Inflatable Water Slide with Spray Pipe and Storage Chamber
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Solution Overview
Problem
Recreational water slide devices lack innovative features to enhance user experience through wave and spray generation, relying on basic water lubrication methods that do not fully utilize the potential of water flow for excitement and safety.
Innovation Solution
A water slide device comprising an inflatable chamber, a water storage chamber, and a water spray pipe system that creates waves and sprays by directing water flow through strategically placed openings and spray holes, integrated with a flexible thermoplastic water spray pipe and a connecting pipe for efficient water distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If basic water lubrication methods are used, then the structure is simple, but the user experience lacks excitement and innovation
Solution Approach 1:
The water delivery system is segmented into multiple spray pipes with different functions: some spray water onto the slide surface for lubrication, while others spray into the water storage chamber to generate waves and sprays. This segmentation allows the system to provide both basic lubrication and exciting wave effects without requiring a completely complex new system.
Solution Approach 2:
The water spray system serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides lubrication on the slide surface, generates waves in the water storage chamber, creates sprays for user excitement, and cools the slide surface. This multi-functionality enhances user experience while avoiding the need for separate systems for each function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If water flow is increased for wave and spray generation, then excitement is enhanced, but water loss increases
Solution Approach 1:
Water is delivered to different locations with different flow rates and patterns: high-velocity spray into the water storage chamber to generate waves, moderate flow onto the slide surface for lubrication, and targeted spray at specific points to create exciting spray effects. This local differentiation maximizes the effectiveness of water usage while minimizing overall water loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses hydraulic principles to generate waves and sprays by directing water flow through the opening in the connecting sheet, creating dynamic water effects without requiring excessive water volume. The water flow is optimized to create maximum wave action with minimal water consumption.
3Ease of operation
If water spray holes are added to the water spray pipe, then water distribution is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The water spray pipe incorporates multiple spray holes of different sizes and orientations, creating a porous-like distribution pattern that efficiently disperses water throughout the water storage chamber and onto the slide surface. This approach achieves good water distribution while maintaining a relatively simple pipe structure that can be manufactured using conventional techniques.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides an enhanced user experience by generating waves and sprays during sliding, improving safety through controlled water flow and lubrication, while maintaining structural integrity with ribbons and recess parts for strength.
Implementation Method 1
a water spray pipe connected to the slide way and configured to spray water therefrom into the water storage chamber
Implementation Method 2
When the inflatable chamber is pressed, water in the water storage chamber may form waves and/or sprays through the opening
Implementation Method 3
A water spray device may be disposed on the slide and used to lubricate the slide
Data Source
AI summary
A recreational water slide device is provided including an upper sheet and a lower sheet, together defining an inflatable chamber. A connecting sheet is disposed under the inflatable chamber and comprises an edge that is connected to the lower sheet. A water storage chamber is formed between the connecting sheet and the lower sheet with an opening, through which water can pass, between the inflatable chamber and the connecting sheet.