Air cooling for inflatable amusements

Abstract

An embodiment is the use of an inflatable enclosure for amusement purposes and it comprises an air cooling system which is operated by a plurality of interconnecting vinyl tubes, panels and reservoirs which has air forced into it via the same blower that keeps the enclosure inflated that allows a strong stream of cool air to be forced out under pressure from gauze based vents placed in a number of predetermined positions mainly on the inside of the enclosure that cools the users, preferably children to allow the play within the enclosure to be at a lower air temperature thus facilitating better and prolonged use and if the air cooling system is not required it can be turned off using a series of closing valves and flaps concealed within he walls of the enclosure and accessed from the outer walls.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective inside elevated view of a Prior Art enclosure.

FIG. 2 is a perspective inside elevated view of the air cooling system vents installed into the wall of the enclosure.

FIG. 3 is a perspective cross sectional view of an example of the plurality of interconnecting tubes that carries the air cooling before it is forced out of the vents.

FIG. 4 is a perspective cross-sectional view of an example of how the air flow is stopped by the moving of the opening and closing flap.

FIG. 5 is a perspective cross-sectional view of the other half of the wall shown in FIG. 4 and the doorway flap that allows the air cooling invention to be controlled within the wall from the outside wall.

FIG. 6 is a perspective outside elevated view of the flap as shown in FIG. 5 that allows the air cooling invention to be controlled within the wall from the outside wall.

DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Referring now to FIG. 1 it depicts a typical Prior Art inflatable enclosure 100 having at least one air-filled horizontal mattress interconnected to a number of inflated walls upon which people, typically children, can jump, bounce and rebound that can be in a multitude of sizes and shapes.

Now referring to FIG. 2 it shows a typical Prior Art inflatable enclosure 100 that now has the air cooling system installed into the internals of the wall 120. The vinyl based gauze vents 110 are continually expelling out cool air under pressure to cool users.

Now referring to FIG. 3. it shows the inside of a typical wall 120 with a regular blower 190 attached to the inflatable enclosure which then has a plurality of vinyl tubes and reservoirs 180 inside directing air through the internals of the walls to the vents 110. This is a sample and there are other methods used to ultimately move the cool air out of the walls.

Now referring to FIG. 4 this depicts the inside of a typical enclosure wall 120 where the intertwined vinyl flap 130 can be moved to cover and close off the air cooling 110 by attaching the hook and loop 140. However when the flap 130 is open and moved to the open position 150 it allows the air cooling to vent out.

Now referring to FIG. 5 it shows the external intertwined vinyl flap 160 can be opened from the outside of the inflatable wall 120 and allows a hand to go in and adjust the flap 130, shown in FIG. 4. Hook and Loop 170 also seals the inflatable when such changes have been made.

Now referring to FIG. 6 it shows the positioning of the external flap 160 in which you gain access to all the cooling flow adjustments on the wall 120.

While the forgoing provides a detailed description of a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is to be understood that this description is illustrative only of the principles of the invention and not limitative. Furthermore as many changes can be made to the invention without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all material contained herein be interpreted as illustrative of the invention and not limiting in the sense.

Claims

1. A cooling system for a user of an inflatable structure, comprising: a blower for forcing air into the structure, the structure comprising a reservoir with an internal surface and an external surface; wherein the internal surface of the reservoir is configured to receive the air and provide support to the structure;an opening in the structure configured to allow the air to escape from the internal surface of the reservoir; anda first flow control device located in the reservoir, wherein the first flow control device is configured to control air flow through the opening and wherein the air flow through the opening is used to cool the user.

2. The cooling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first flow control device is activated manually.

3. The cooling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first flow control device utilizes a hook and loop attaching system.

4. The cooling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first flow control device has a first position and a second position.

5. The cooling system as claimed in claim 4, wherein the first position blocks a substantial portion of the opening.

6. The cooling system as claimed in claim 5, wherein the air within the reservoir assist in maintaining the first flow control device in the first position.

7. The cooling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first flow control device is made from a flexible material.

8. The cooling system as claimed in claim 7, wherein the first flow control device is made from a substantially vinyl-type material.

9. The cooling system as claimed in claim 8, wherein the first flow control device is configured as a flap.

10. The cooling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first flow control device is made from a material comprising ultra-violet inhibitors.

11. The cooling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first flow control device is made from a fire retardant material.

12. The cooling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first flow control device is made from a water retarding material.

13. The cooling system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the opening further comprises a gauze vent.

14. The cooling system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: a second flow control device, wherein the second flow control device is located on the external surface of the reservoir and permits access to the first control device.

15. The cooling system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the second flow control device utilizes a hook and loop attaching system.

16. The cooling system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the second flow control device is made from a flexible material.

17. The cooling system as claimed in claim 15, wherein the second flow control device is made from a substantially vinyl-type material.

18. The cooling system as claimed in claim 16, wherein the second flow control device is configured as a flap.

19. The cooling system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the second flow control device is made from a material comprising ultra-violet inhibitors.

20. The cooling system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the second flow control device is made from a fire retardant material.