Inflatable Water Slide With Undulating Multi-Tube Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing inflatable water slides provide a monotonous sliding experience due to a single flat slide way, leading to a lack of fun and excitement for users.
Innovation Solution
The water slide features an inflatable body with a plurality of inflatable tubes of varying radial dimensions, connected by seams and notches, forming an undulating shape under the slide way to enhance the sliding experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a single flat slide way is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the sliding experience becomes monotonous and lacks fun
Solution Approach 1:
The slide way is divided into multiple sections with different shapes and inclines, each segment providing a different sliding experience. The slide way includes a first section with a first shape and a second section with a second shape, allowing users to experience varied terrain without complicating the overall manufacturing process
Solution Approach 2:
The slide way incorporates dynamic elements such as water spray systems that can be adjusted during operation, and the inflatable body that can be inflated or deflated to change the slide's profile. This allows the same structure to provide varying sliding experiences based on operational adjustments
2Adaptability or versatility
If an inflatable body with multiple inflatable tubes is used, then the sliding experience becomes dynamic and entertaining, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple inflatable tubes are merged into a single integrated inflatable body that supports the entire slide way structure. The tubes are connected through common walls and sealed chambers, allowing them to function as a unified system that provides the undulating shape without requiring separate complex structures for each tube
Solution Approach 2:
The inflatable body uses flexible inflatable tubes with thin film walls that can be easily inflated and deflated. The tubes are constructed from flexible materials that allow them to conform to the required shapes and provide the undulating profile, while maintaining structural integrity through the inflation pressure
3Adaptability or versatility
If the inflatable body is inflated to create undulating shape, then user enjoyment increases, but the volume of air required increases
Solution Approach 1:
The inflatable tubes are designed with varying radial dimensions at different locations along the slide way. The tubes have larger radial dimensions in certain areas to create prominent undulations and smaller radial dimensions in other areas to maintain structural efficiency. This local variation in quality allows the creation of an engaging undulating shape while minimizing the total air volume required compared to uniform inflation
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The undulating shape provides a dynamic and entertaining sliding experience by lifting and lowering the user, increasing the enjoyment and excitement of using the slide.
Implementation Method 1
an inflatable body fixedly connected to a bottom of the slide way, the inflatable body comprising: an upper sheet and a lower sheet connected to the upper sheet along a plurality of seams, and defining a plurality of inflatable tubes adjacent to one another in a length direction of the slide way
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AI summary
A water slide is provided including a slide way and an inflatable body fixedly connected to a bottom of the slide way. The inflatable body includes an upper sheet and a lower sheet connected to the upper sheet along a plurality of seams, thus forming a plurality of inflatable tubes. The inflatable tubes are adjacent to one another in a length direction of the slide way and each extends axially in a width direction of the slide way.