Wind-Activated Power Cut Device for Inflatable Toy Safety
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for inflatable toys lack an automatic means to cut the electric supply to prevent the toy from taking off in strong winds, requiring manual intervention and additional elements that can be forgotten or overlooked during setup.
Innovation Solution
A device with an anemometer for wind detection, a visual and acoustic alarm system, and an electric circuit that automatically cuts the power connection between the electric source and appliance when wind speeds exceed a preset value, ensuring no manual operation is required during strong wind conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If additional control and alarm elements are installed to detect and respond to strong wind conditions, then safety monitoring capability is improved, but device complexity and installation requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the wind detection function, alarm function, and power cutting function into a single integrated device that connects between the power source and the inflatable toy. This eliminates the need for separate control elements and alarm devices, reducing installation complexity while maintaining safety monitoring capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The device performs multiple functions simultaneously: it monitors wind conditions through detection means, provides visual and acoustic alarms, and automatically cuts power when dangerous conditions are detected. This multi-functionality in a single device reduces the number of separate components needed, addressing the installation complexity issue.
2Reliability
If separate control and alarm elements are installed for wind detection, then wind monitoring capability is improved, but installation time and user attention required increase
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating wind detection, alarm, and power control functions into one device that connects in series between the power source and toy, the installation process is simplified to a single connection step, dramatically reducing installation time and the attention required from users.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed to be installed once at the beginning, and then it automatically performs all safety functions without requiring user attention or manual intervention during operation. The preliminary installation action sets up continuous automatic monitoring and response.
3Ease of operation
If manual intervention is required to cut electric supply during strong wind conditions, then user control is improved, but response time and safety reliability decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The device monitors wind conditions continuously and automatically cuts power when dangerous conditions are detected, without requiring any manual intervention from users. This self-service capability ensures immediate response to hazardous conditions, improving safety reliability while eliminating the delay associated with manual reaction.
Solution Approach 2:
The device continuously monitors wind conditions through detection means and provides feedback through alarms and automatic power cutting when preset thresholds are exceeded. This closed-loop feedback system ensures rapid automatic response to changing wind conditions, eliminating response delays associated with manual monitoring and intervention.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides automatic intervention to prevent inflatable toys from lifting off by automatically cutting the electric supply when strong winds are detected, eliminating the need for manual intervention and ensuring safety without additional installation complexities.
Implementation Method 1
at least one sensor (6) arranged outside the device (1) for identifying speed of air
Data Source
AI summary
A device (1) for connecting an electric power source (8) with an electric appliance (9) comprising a first electric coil (4), connecting the electric power source (8) with the device (1) and a second electric coil (5), connecting the electric appliance (9) with the device (1), at least one sensor (6) arranged outside the device (1) for identifying a speed of air, an alarm device connected to the at least one sensor (6) configured such that depending on the speed of air generates a pre-alarm signal and/or a main alarm signal and/or cuts an electric connection between the electric power source (8) and the electric appliance (9), and an electric circuit having an input element (7) configured such that by operating the input element (7) after the end of a preset period of time, the electric connection between the electric power source (8) and the electric appliance (9) is activated, if the at least one sensor (6) does not identify a preset speed of air.