U.S. patent application number 15/636221 was filed with the patent office on 2018-10-04 for inflatable arch and water slide for entertainment.
The applicant listed for this patent is BESTWAY INFLATABLES & MATERIAL CORP.. Invention is credited to Shuiyong HUANG.
Application Number | 20180280815 15/636221 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 59152652 |
Filed Date | 2018-10-04 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180280815 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
HUANG; Shuiyong |
October 4, 2018 |
INFLATABLE ARCH AND WATER SLIDE FOR ENTERTAINMENT
Abstract
An inflatable arch and a water slide are provided in the present
disclosure. The inflatable arch includes at least one arcuate
component, comprising a first end portion and a second end portion,
and having a first air chamber; and more than one accommodating
chamber, disposed at the first end portion and the second end
portion of the at least one arcuate component respectively and
configured to be filled with a weight. Therefore, the inflatable
arch provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure has a
high stability and is not likely to tilt or fall down in use.
Inventors: |
HUANG; Shuiyong; (Shanghai,
CN) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
BESTWAY INFLATABLES & MATERIAL CORP. |
Shanghai |
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CN |
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Family ID: |
59152652 |
Appl. No.: |
15/636221 |
Filed: |
June 28, 2017 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63G 31/007 20130101;
A63G 21/18 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A63G 21/18 20060101
A63G021/18; A63G 31/00 20060101 A63G031/00 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Mar 31, 2017 |
CN |
201720335472.1 |
Claims
1. An inflatable arch, comprising: at least one arcuate component
comprising a first end portion and a second end portion, and having
a first air chamber; and more than one accommodating chamber,
disposed at the first end portion and the second end portion of the
at least one arcuate component respectively and configured to be
filled with a weight, the more than one accommodating chamber being
disposed entirely within the first air chamber of the at least one
arcuate component.
2. The inflatable arch according to claim 1, wherein the at least
one arcuate component comprises two side pieces and two end pieces,
the two side pieces are connected with each other so as to form a
tubular structure, and two end portions of the tubular structure
are respectively connected with the two end pieces to form the
first air chamber.
3. (canceled)
4. (canceled)
5. The inflatable arch according to claim 1, wherein each of the
more than one accommodating chamber has an annular shape, and each
of the more than one accommodating chamber surrounds and is
connected with the first end portion or the second end portion of
the at least one arcuate component.
6. The inflatable arch according to claim 1, wherein the more than
one accommodating chamber comprises a top piece and a bottom piece,
and an edge of the top piece is connected with an edge of the
bottom piece.
7. The inflatable arch according to claim 6, wherein the bottom
piece of the more than one accommodating chamber is connected with
an end piece of the at least one arcuate component.
8. The inflatable arch according to claim 1, wherein the at least
one arcuate component includes an end piece, and an edge of a first
sheet piece is connected with the end piece to form the more than
one accommodating chamber.
9. The inflatable arch according to claim 2, wherein an edge of a
second sheet piece is connected with the two side pieces, and each
of the more than one accommodating chambers is defined by a portion
of the two side pieces, one of the two end pieces and the second
sheet piece.
10. The inflatable arch according to claim 1, wherein a valve
component is disposed on the more than one accommodating chamber,
so that the weight can be filled into the more than one
accommodating chamber through the valve component.
11. The inflatable arch according to claim 10, wherein a bottom
piece of the more than one accommodating chamber is connected with
an end piece of the at least one arcuate component, an opening is
disposed at a connection position of the bottom piece and the end
piece, and the valve component is connected with an edge of the
opening.
12. The inflatable arch according to claim 1, wherein a water spray
device is disposed on the at least one arcuate component, and the
water spray device is configured to be communicated with a water
source for spraying water.
13. The inflatable arch according to claim 12, wherein the water
spray device comprises a water inlet portion, a water outlet
portion and a connection pipe, the water inlet portion is
configured to be connected with the water source, at least one
water outlet is disposed on the water outlet portion, and the water
inlet portion is communicated with the water outlet portion through
the connection pipe.
14. The inflatable arch according to claim 13, wherein the water
inlet portion and the water outlet portion are disposed on an outer
surface of the at least one arcuate component, and the connection
pipe is disposed in the first air chamber of the at least one
arcuate component.
15. The inflatable arch according to claim 13, wherein the water
outlet portion comprises a jet disposed between the first end
portion and the second end portion of the at least one arcuate
component.
16. The inflatable arch according to claim 13, wherein the water
outlet portion comprises a water spray pipe connected with the at
least one arcuate component.
17. The inflatable arch according to claim 13, wherein the water
outlet portion comprises a third piece, an edge of the third piece
is connected with the at least one arcuate component to form a
water spray pipe, and a plurality of water outlets are disposed on
the water spray pipe for spraying water.
18. The inflatable arch according to claim 1, wherein there are a
plurality of arcuate components and a plurality of accommodating
chambers, and the plurality of accommodating chambers are
respectively disposed at the first end portion and the second end
portion of the plurality of arcuate components; and the plurality
of the arcuate components are connected by at least one connection
portion.
19. The inflatable arch according to claim 18, wherein the at least
one connection portion comprises a support portion, and the support
portion has a second air chamber.
20. (canceled)
21. A water slide for entertainment, comprising: a sliding portion;
and the inflatable arch according to claim 1; wherein the sliding
portion comprises a sliding surface for sliding, and the inflatable
arch is configured to cross over the sliding portion when the first
air chamber of the inflatable arch is inflated.
22. The water slide for entertainment according to claim 21,
further comprising: a bumper portion connected with an end of the
sliding portion, where the bumper portion has a third chamber
configured to be inflated or filled with water.
23. The water slide for entertainment according to claim 21,
wherein a water pipe is disposed on the sliding portion, and a
plurality of water outlets are disposed on the water pipe.
24. An inflatable arch, comprising: a plurality of arcuate
components, each arcuate component including a first end portion
and a second end portion and each arcuate component including a
first air chamber; and at least one connection portion connecting
the plurality of arcuate components, the at least one connection
portion including a support portion having a second air chamber,
the at least one connection portion including an upper piece and a
lower piece, a first edge of the lower piece and a second edge of
the lower piece, opposite to the first edge, are respectively
connected with two adjacent arcuate components, and an edge of the
upper piece is connected with the lower piece to form the second
air chamber of the support portion.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority to Chinese
Patent Application No. 201720335472.1, titled "INFLATABLE ARCH AND
WATER SLIDE FOR ENTERTAINMENT", filed on Mar. 31, 2017, the entire
disclosure of which are incorporated herein by reference.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present disclosure relates to entertainment facility
field, and more particularly, to an inflatable arch and a water
slide for entertainment.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Nowadays, inflatable arches in a conventional technology are
made of a flexible material and inflated in use. As the inflatable
arches are light in weight, the inflatable arches are likely to
tilt or fall down under wind or human touch when being used in the
open air, which may affect their application.
[0004] Therefore, there is a need for a new type of inflatable
arch.
SUMMARY
[0005] In order to solve the aforementioned problems, an inflatable
arch is provided according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure. The inflatable arch may include: at least one arcuate
component which includes a first end portion and a second end
portion, and has a first air chamber; and more than one
accommodating chamber, disposed at the first end portion and the
second end portion of the at least one arcuate component
respectively and configured to be filled with a weight.
[0006] In some embodiments, the at least one arcuate component
comprises two side pieces and two end pieces, the two side pieces
are connected with each other so as to form a tubular structure,
and two end portions of the tubular structure are respectively
connected with the two end pieces to form the first air
chamber.
[0007] In some embodiments, the more than one accommodating chamber
are disposed in the first air chamber of the at least one arcuate
component.
[0008] In some embodiments, the more than one accommodating chamber
are disposed outside the first air chamber of the at least one
arcuate component.
[0009] In some embodiments, each of the more than one accommodating
chamber has an annular shape, and each of the more than one
accommodating chamber surrounds and is connected with the first end
portion or the second end portion of the at least one arcuate
component.
[0010] In some embodiments, the more than one accommodating chamber
include a top piece and a bottom piece, and an edge of the top
piece is connected with an edge of the bottom piece.
[0011] In some embodiments, the bottom piece of the more than one
accommodating chamber is connected with an end piece of the at
least one arcuate component.
[0012] In some embodiments, an edge of a first sheet piece is
connected with an end piece of the at least one arcuate component
to form the more than one accommodating chamber.
[0013] In some embodiments, an edge of a second sheet piece is
connected with the two side pieces, and each of the more than one
accommodating chamber is defined by a portion of the two side
pieces, one of the two end pieces and the second sheet piece.
[0014] In some embodiments, a valve component is disposed on the
more than one accommodating chamber, so that the weight can be
filled into the more than one accommodating chamber through the
valve component.
[0015] In some embodiments, a bottom piece of the more than one
accommodating chamber is connected with an end piece of the at
least one arcuate component, an opening is disposed at a connection
position of the bottom piece and the end piece, and the valve
component is connected with an edge of the opening.
[0016] In some embodiments, a water spray device is disposed on the
at least one arcuate component, where the water spray device is
configured to be communicated with a water source for spraying
water.
[0017] In some embodiments, the water spray device includes a water
inlet portion, a water outlet portion and a connection pipe, the
water inlet portion is configured to be connected with the water
source, at least one water outlet is disposed on the water outlet
portion, and the water inlet portion is communicated with the water
outlet portion by the connection pipe.
[0018] In some embodiments, the water inlet portion and the water
outlet portion are disposed on an outer surface of the at least one
arcuate component, and the connection pipe is disposed in the first
air chamber of the at least one arcuate component.
[0019] In some embodiments, the water outlet portion includes a jet
disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion
of the at least one arcuate component.
[0020] In some embodiments, the water outlet portion includes a
water spray pipe connected with the at least one arcuate
component.
[0021] In some embodiments, the water outlet portion includes a
third piece, an edge of the third piece is connected with the at
least one arcuate component to form a water spray pipe, and a
plurality of water outlets are disposed on the water spray pipe for
spraying water.
[0022] In some embodiments, there are a plurality of arcuate
components and a plurality of accommodating chambers, and the
plurality of accommodating chambers are respectively disposed at
the first end portions and the second end portions of the plurality
of arcuate components; and the plurality of the arcuate components
are connected by at least one connection portion.
[0023] In some embodiments, the at least one connection portion
includes a support portion, and the support portion has a second
air chamber.
[0024] In some embodiments, the at least one connection portion
includes an upper piece and a lower piece, a first edge of the
lower piece and a second edge of the lower piece opposite to the
first edge are respectively connected with two adjacent arcuate
components, and an edge of the upper piece is connected with the
lower piece to form the second air chamber of the support
portion.
[0025] A water slide for entertainment is also provided according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The water slide for
entertainment includes: a sliding portion; and the inflatable arch;
wherein the sliding portion includes a sliding surface for sliding,
and the inflatable arch is configured to cross over the sliding
portion when the first air chamber of the inflatable arch is
inflated.
[0026] In some embodiments, the sliding apparatus for entertainment
further includes a bumper portion connected with an end of the
sliding portion, where the bumper portion has a third chamber
configured to be inflated or filled with water.
[0027] In some embodiments, a water pipe is disposed on the sliding
portion, and a plurality of water outlets are disposed on the water
pipe. Therefore, when the water pipe is communicated with the water
source, the plurality of water outlets can spray water to wet the
sliding surface of the sliding portion.
[0028] Compared with the conventional technology, the present
disclosure has the following advantages.
[0029] The inflatable arch provided in the present disclosure
includes more than one accommodating chamber disposed at the first
end portion and the second end portion of the at least one arcuate
component. When in use, stability of the inflatable arch can be
increased by filling the more than one accommodating chamber with
the weight, such as water, sand or the like, which may lower the
center of gravity of the inflatable arch.
[0030] Further, the water spray device is disposed on the
inflatable arch and communicated with the water source to realize
spraying water, therefore the functionality and entertainment of
the inflatable arch can be enhanced.
[0031] Further, the inflatable arch can be applied in conjunction
with the sliding portion, and the inflatable arch is configured to
cross over the sliding portion, which can enhance the entertainment
of the sliding portion.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0032] FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a front view of an
inflatable arch according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0033] FIG. 2 schematically illustrates a side view of an
inflatable arch according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0034] FIG. 3 schematically illustrates a side view of an
inflatable arch according to another embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0035] FIG. 4 schematically illustrates a front view of an
inflatable arch according to another embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0036] FIG. 5 schematically illustrates a front view of an
inflatable arch according to another embodiment of the present
disclosure; and
[0037] FIG. 6 schematically illustrates a three-dimensional
structural diagram of a water slide for entertainment according to
an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0038] As described in the background, inflatable arches in a
conventional technology are made of a flexible material and
inflated when in use. As the inflatable arches are light in weight,
the inflatable arches are likely to tilt or fall down under effect
of wind or human touch when being used in the open air, which may
affect their application.
[0039] In view of foregoing, an inflatable arch is provided
according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The
inflatable arch includes: at least one arcuate component including
a first end portion and a second end portion and having a first air
chamber; and more than one accommodating chamber, disposed at the
first end portion and the second end portion of the at least one
arcuate component respectively and configured to be filled with a
weight. Thus, when in use, stability of the inflatable arch can be
increased by filling the more than one accommodating chamber of the
inflatable arch with the weight, such as water, sand or the
like.
[0040] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and
advantages of the utility model more easily understood, specific
embodiments of the utility model will be described in detail with
reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0041] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, an inflatable arch 100 is
provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The
inflatable arch 100 includes at least one arcuate component 101 and
more than one accommodating chamber 102. It should be noted that,
for convenience of description, the arcuate component 101 and the
accommodating chamber 102 described below as an example refer to
any one of the at least one arcuate component 101 and any one of
the more than one accommodating chamber 102.
[0042] In some embodiments, the arcuate component 101 includes a
first end portion 1011 and a second end portion 1012. The arcuate
component 101 is extended between the first end portion 1011 and
the second end portion 1012 and forms an outward arch. For example,
the arcuate component 101 may be C-shaped as shown in FIG. 1. In
some embodiments, the arcuate component 101 may also be
semicircle-shaped, U-shaped or the like. When in use, the first end
portion 1011 and the second end portion 1012 are in contact with a
support surface (e.g., ground) to make the inflatable arch stand on
the support surface.
[0043] In some embodiments, the arcuate component 101 has a first
air chamber. When the first air chamber is inflated, the arcuate
component 101 is in an expanded state to stand on the support
surface; and when the first air chamber is deflated, the arcuate
component 101 is in a contraction state so as to facilitate
folding, carriage or storage.
[0044] In some embodiments, the arcuate component 101 includes a
first side piece 1013, a second side piece 1014, a first end piece
1015 and a second end piece 1016, where the first side piece 1013
and the second side piece 1014 are connected with each other so as
to form a tubular structure, and two end portions of the tubular
structure are respectively connected with the first end piece 1015
and the second end piece 1016 to form the first air chamber.
Specifically, an inner side edge of the first side piece 1013 is
connected with an inner side edge of the second side piece 1014, an
outer side edge of the first side piece 1013 is connected with an
outer side edge of the second side piece 1014, an edge of the first
end piece 1015 is connected with a first end edge of the first side
piece 1013 and a first end edge of the second side piece 1014, and
an edge of the second end piece 1016 is connected with a second end
edge of the first side piece 1013 and a second end edge of the
second side piece 1014.
[0045] As such, first corresponding edges of the first side piece
1013 and the second side piece 1014 (i.e. the inner side edge of
the first side piece 1013 and the inner side edge of the second
side piece 1014, and the outer side edge of the first side piece
1013 and the outer side edge of the second side piece 1014) are
connected with each other to form the tubular structure, and the
first end piece 1015 and the second end piece 1016 are respectively
connected with second corresponding edges of the first side piece
1013 and the second side piece 1014 (i.e. the first end edge of the
first side piece 1013 and the first end edge of the second side
piece 1014, and the second end edge of the first side piece 1013
and the second end edge of the second side piece 1014), so as to
form a closed chamber, that is, the first air chamber of the
arcuate component 101. In some embodiments, the inner side edge of
the first side piece 1013 is a first long edge of the first side
piece 1013, the inner side edge of the second side piece 1014 is a
first long edge of the second side piece 1014, the outer side edge
of the first side piece 1013 is a second long edge of the first
side piece 1013, and the outer side edge of the second side piece
1014 is a second long edge of the second side piece 1014.
[0046] In some embodiments, the first side piece 1013, the second
side piece 1014, the first end piece 1015 and the second end piece
1016 may be made of a flexible thermoplastic material, such as PVC
(PolyVinyl Chloride), PU (Polyurethane) or the like.
[0047] In some embodiments, the first side piece 1013, the second
side piece 1014, the first end piece 1015 and the second end piece
1016 are connected by high frequency welding.
[0048] In some embodiments, a gas valve is disposed on the arcuate
component 101 so as to inflate or deflate the first air chamber. In
addition, the gas valve may be welded to the arcuate component
101.
[0049] In some embodiments, the more than one accommodating chamber
102 are disposed at end portions of the arcuate component 101.
Specifically, there may be two accommodating chambers 102
respectively disposed at the first end portion 1011 and the second
end portion 1012 of the arcuate component 101. Further, the more
than one accommodating chamber 102 are configured to be filled with
a weight, such as water, sand or the like. In this way, when the
first air chamber of the arcuate component 101 of the inflatable
arch is inflated with gas and stands on the support surface through
the first end portion 1011 and the second end portion 1012, since
the more than one accommodating chamber 102 are respectively
disposed at the first end portion 1011 and the second end portion
1012, and the more than one accommodating chamber 102 are filled
with the weight, the inflatable arch has a light weight in an upper
part and a heavy weight in a lower part, that is, the inflatable
arch has a low center of gravity and a high stability. In addition,
even if the inflatable arch will be shaken under external forces,
they will not fall down. Therefore, the inflatable arch in the
present disclosure has a high stability and will not accidentally
fall down in use.
[0050] In some embodiments, the accommodating chamber 102 may be
formed by connecting a top piece and a bottom piece. Specifically,
an edge of the top piece is connected with an edge of the bottom
piece so as to form the accommodating chamber 102 configured to be
filled with the weight. In other words, the accommodating chamber
102 includes a two-piece (i.e., the top piece and the bottom piece)
material, where edges of the two pieces are connected together.
[0051] Further, the bottom piece may be connected with an end piece
(i.e., the first end piece 1015 or the second end piece 1016) of
the arcuate component 101, so that the accommodating chamber 102
can be fixed to an end portion of the arcuate component 101 (such
as, the first end portion 1011 or the second end portion 1012).
[0052] In some embodiments, the top piece and the bottom piece of
the accommodating chamber 102 may be made of a flexible
thermoplastic material, such as PVC, PU or the like. In addition,
an edge of the top piece and an edge of the bottom piece may be
connected by high frequency welding.
[0053] In some embodiments, a valve component 1021 is disposed on
the accommodation chamber 102, so that a weight can be filled into
the accommodation chamber 102 through the valve component 1021.
Specifically, the valve component 1021 may include a filling port
and a plug, when the plug is inserted into the filling port, the
valve component 1021 is in a blocked state so that the weight can
be prevented from flowing out from the accommodation chamber 102;
and when the plug is pulled out from the filling port, the valve
component 1021 is in an open state so that the weight can be poured
out of the accommodating chamber 102 or be filled into the
accommodating chamber 102 through the filling port.
[0054] In some embodiments, when the accommodating chamber 102 is
disposed in the first air chamber of the arcuate component 101, and
the bottom piece of the accommodating chamber 102 is connected with
an end piece of the arcuate component 101, an opening is disposed
at a connection position of the bottom piece of the accommodating
chamber 102 and the end piece of the arcuate component 101, and the
valve component 1021 is connected with an edge of the opening. For
example, the valve component 1021 may be welded to the edge of the
opening through a flange on the valve component 1021, the bottom
piece of the accommodating chamber 102, the end piece of the
arcuate component 101 and the flange are welded together around the
opening, so that the weight can be poured out of the accommodating
chamber 102 or be filled into the accommodating chamber 102 through
the valve component 1021.
[0055] In some embodiments, an end piece (e.g., the first end piece
1015 or the second end piece 1016) of the arcuate component 101 may
be connected with an edge of a first sheet piece so as to form the
accommodating chamber 102.
[0056] In some embodiments, the edge of the first sheet piece is
connected with the edge of the end piece. Whereby the entire end
piece is connected with the first sheet piece to define the
accommodating chamber 102.
[0057] In some embodiments, the first sheet piece may be connected
with a portion of the end piece within the edge of the end piece,
thereby the accommodating chamber 102 is defined by the portion of
the end piece and the first sheet piece.
[0058] In some embodiments, the first sheet piece may be made of a
flexible thermoplastic material, such as PVC, PU, or the like. The
first sheet piece and the end piece may be connected with each
other by high frequency welding.
[0059] In some embodiments, two side pieces (e.g., the first side
piece 1013 and the second side piece 1014) of the arcuate component
101 may be connected with an edge of a second sheet piece so as to
form the accommodating chamber 102.
[0060] Specifically, the second sheet piece of the accommodating
chamber 102 is spaced from an end piece of the arcuate component
101, and an edge of the second sheet piece is connected with two
side pieces (e.g., the first side piece 1013 and the second side
piece 1014) of the arcuate component 101. Therefore, the
accommodating chamber 102 is defined by the second sheet piece, the
end piece, and a portion of the two side pieces between the second
sheet piece and the end piece.
[0061] In some embodiments, the second sheet piece of the
accommodating chamber 102 may be attached to a side piece of the
arcuate component 101, and an edge of the second sheet piece is
connected with the side piece. As such, the accommodating chamber
102 is defined by the second sheet piece and a partial surface of
the side piece.
[0062] In some embodiments, the second sheet piece may be made of a
flexible thermoplastic material, such as PVC, PU, or the like. The
second sheet piece and the side piece may be connected with each
other by high frequency welding.
[0063] It is should be noted that, the "first" and the "second" in
the first sheet piece and the second sheet piece are only applied
to distinguish pieces disposed at different locations, and
materials, shapes or the like of the first sheet piece and the
second sheet piece may be the same.
[0064] In some embodiments, the accommodating chamber 102 may be
disposed in the first air chamber of the arcuate component 101, as
shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. It should be noted that, since the
accommodating chamber 102 is disposed in the arcuate component 101,
the accommodating chamber 102 is shown in dotted lines in FIG. 1
and not visible in FIG. 2.
[0065] In some embodiments, the accommodating chamber 102 may also
be disposed outside the first air chamber of the arcuate component
101 as shown in FIG. 3. For example, the accommodating chamber 102
may be disposed on an outer surface of the arcuate component
101.
[0066] In some embodiments, the accommodating chamber 102 may have
an annular shape. As shown in FIG. 3, the annular accommodating
chamber 102 is disposed outside the first air chamber of the
arcuate component 101, and the accommodating chamber 102 is
configured to surround and be connected with the first end portion
1011 or the second end portion 1012 of the arcuate component
101.
[0067] In some embodiments, the accommodating chamber 102 may also
be circle-shaped or oval-shaped.
[0068] In some embodiments, the accommodating chamber 102 may also
have an irregular shape.
[0069] It is should be noted that, the shape of the accommodating
chamber 102 described herein refers to a shape of the accommodating
chamber 102 being filled with a weight. In absence of the weight,
the accommodating chamber 102 is in a contraction state.
[0070] It can thus be seen that, the center of gravity of the
inflatable arch can be lowered when the more than one accommodating
chamber 102 of the inflatable arch in the present disclosure are
filled with a weight such as water, sand or the like. The weight
may also increase weight of the inflatable arch, thereby preventing
the inflatable arch from tilting or falling down under effect of
external forces such as wind blowing.
[0071] In some embodiments, a water spray device 103 is further
disposed on the inflatable arch for spraying water.
[0072] In some embodiments, the water spray device 103 may include
a water inlet portion 1031, a water outlet portion and a connection
pipe 1032, where the water inlet portion 1031 is configured to be
communicated with a water source, at least one water outlet is
disposed on the water outlet portion, and the connection pipe 1032
connects the water inlet portion 1031 and the water outlet portion.
Therefore, the water outlet portion can be communicated with the
water source for spraying water.
[0073] In some embodiments, the water inlet portion 1031 and the
water outlet portion are disposed on an outer surface of the
arcuate component 101, and the connection pipe 1032 is disposed in
the first air chamber of the arcuate component 101.
[0074] In some embodiments, the water inlet portion 1031 may be a
water pipe connector. The water inlet portion 1031 may be welded to
the arcuate component 101.
[0075] In some embodiments, the water outlet portion may be a water
outlet portion 1033a shown in FIG. 1. The water outlet portion
1033a includes a jet disposed between the first end portion 1011
and the second end portion 1012 of the arcuate component 101.
[0076] As shown in FIG. 4, an inflatable arch according to another
embodiment of the present disclosure may include a water outlet
portion 1033b, where the water outlet portion 1033b may include a
water spray pipe connected to the arcuate component 101. The water
spray pipe may be a hose pipe.
[0077] As shown FIG. 5, an inflatable arch according to another
embodiment of the present disclosure may include a water outlet
portion 1033c. Specifically, the water outlet portion 1033c
includes a third piece, an edge of the third piece is connected
with the arcuate component 101 to form a water spray pipe, and a
plurality of water outlets are disposed on the water spray pipe for
spraying water. Therefore, the water outlet portion 1033c is a
water spray pipe defined by a portion of an outer surface of the
arcuate component 101 and the third piece, which can realize
spraying water by virtue of the plurality of water outlets.
[0078] In some embodiments, the third piece is made of a flexible
thermoplastic material, such as PVC, PU, or the like. In addition,
the third piece may be connected with the outer surface of the
arcuate component 101 by high frequency welding.
[0079] In some embodiments, there are two arcuate components 101 as
shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, and the two arcuate components 101 are
arranged in parallel and connected through a connection portion 104
to form an integral structure. Correspondingly, there are four
accommodating chambers 102 respectively disposed at the first end
portion 1011 and the second end portion 1012 of the two arcuate
components 101.
[0080] In some embodiments, there are more than two arcuate
components 101 which are sequentially arranged in parallel.
[0081] Therefore, when there are a plurality of arcuate components
101, a range covered by the plurality of arcuate components 101 is
increased compared with a range covered by only one arcuate
component 101. For example, when the water spray device 103 is
disposed on each of the plurality of arcuate component 101, the
plurality of arcuate components 101 arranged in parallel can
increase the coverage area of the water spray device 103.
[0082] In some embodiments, the connection portion 104 may be made
of a flexible thermoplastic material.
[0083] In some embodiments, the connection portion 104 includes a
support portion 1041, where the support portion 1041 has a second
air chamber. When the second air chamber of the support portion
1041 is inflated, the support portion 1041 can prevent a relative
movement between adjacent arcuate components 101, so that a
relative stability between the adjacent arcuate components 101 can
be increased.
[0084] In some embodiments, the connection portion 104 includes an
upper piece 1042 and a lower piece 1043, a first edge of the lower
piece 1043 and a second edge of the lower piece 1043 opposite to
the first edge are connected with two adjacent arcuate components
101 respectively, and an edge of the upper piece 1042 is connected
with the lower piece 1043 to form the second air chamber of the
support portion 1041. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the upper
piece 1042 has a toothed structure, thus the support portion 1041
is also tooth-shaped. In other embodiments, the upper piece 1042
may have other shapes.
[0085] Referring to FIG. 6, a water slide for entertainment is also
provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The
water slide for entertainment includes the inflatable arch 100 and
a sliding portion 200. Where the sliding portion 200 includes a
sliding surface 201 for sliding. When the first air chamber of the
inflatable arch 100 is inflated, the inflatable arch 100 is
configured to cross over the sliding portion 200.
[0086] In some embodiments, the sliding portion 200 may have a
one-piece structure. For example, the sliding portion 200 may be
made of a flexible film.
[0087] In some embodiments, the sliding portion 200 may include an
upper piece and a lower piece. An edge of the upper piece is
connected with the lower piece to form a chamber configured to be
inflated or filled with water.
[0088] In some embodiments, the water slide further includes a
bumper portion 300, connected with an end of the sliding portion
200, where the bumper portion 300 has a third chamber configured to
be inflated or filled with water.
[0089] In some embodiments, the bumper portion 300 may be connected
with one end of the sliding portion 200. Therefore, when a user
slides from the other end of the sliding portion 200 to the one end
of the sliding portion 200, the bumper portion 300 can provide a
cushion to prevent the user from sliding out of the sliding portion
200.
[0090] In some embodiments, a water pipe 202 is disposed on the
sliding portion 200, and a plurality of water outlets are disposed
on the water pipe 202. When the water pipe 202 is communicated with
a water source, the plurality of water outlets on the water pipe
202 start to spray water to wet the sliding surface 201 of the
sliding portion 200, which can facilitate sliding.
[0091] It can thus be seen that, when the inflatable arch 100 is
applied in conjunction with the sliding portion 200, the inflatable
arch 100 may cross over the sliding portion 200. The inflatable
arch 100 according to the embodiments of the present disclosure has
a high stability and is not likely to tilt or fall down. In
addition, when the water spray device (for example, the water spray
device 103) is disposed on the inflatable arch 100, the water spray
device can be applied to wet the sliding surface 201 of the sliding
portion 200, and further to enhance entertainment of the sliding
portion 200.
[0092] Although the present disclosure is disclosed as above, the
present disclosure is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in
the art will be able to make various changes and modifications
without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model,
and therefore the scope of the present invention should be limited
by the scope of the claims.
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