Hello all,
I am trying to design and then model an air mattress/pad but I can't find specific information or a book about air mattress design. Does anyone here have any type of information or document I can use to do this? If you also have info on self inflatable air pad design, I'd highly like that as well.
Thanks,
Mike
Hello Dave,
What I'm trying to make is a hail protector type of pad/mattress/what-you-might-call-it that for a car, suv and truck that is self inflatable in some parts (hood, roof and trunk areas), and in other areas, a clear plastic for the windows/windshield. There are some modifications I will have to make but this is the gist of it.
Uchenna
Hello Uchenna,.. maybe chambers using tubes and walls? (image attached)
Paul,
With these type of designs, I am not sure how the mattress will inflate, with or without a pump.
the air would occupy the void between the walls & tubes.. That is a common internal design approach for all inflatables unless the incorporate foam or extra support material. Otherwise, without the core features you are just doing and edge laminate with two profiles and then allowing the air pressure to dictate the shape.
How about we do all the research and development, and design work, and give you the design, and your company can reap all of the profits.
Sounds like a plan?
Oh. and be sure to manufacture in India or China for maximum profits.
Hi Mike,
What specific type of air mattress are you looking at doing?
Hospital infection resistant type?
General camping type?
Emergency Fire & Rescue type?
Each have different qualities, materials, cell make-ups etc. A little bit more information may help.
Dave.