Inflatable Bouncy Castle Slide
A picture-to-CAD and reverse-engineering case study for an inflatable play product. The SolidWorks model was reconstructed from supplied agency imagery and measured scale references to depict a close 1:1 visual replica, including the bounce area, slide, inflated rails, entry opening, rounded cushion forms, and colour-blocked product styling.
Project Overview
The bouncy castle project focused on reverse-engineering a soft inflatable product from reference photographs. Measurements were interpreted against known scale references and rebuilt in SolidWorks using a 1:1 modelling workflow, producing a structured assembly and visual render for product communication.
Project Category
Inflatable outdoor play product
Design Method
Reverse engineering and picture-to-CAD SolidWorks modelling using measured scale references
Main Components
Inflated base, slide, soft play walls, entry opening, rounded rails, roof form
Material Context
Inflatable PVC-style product geometry represented for visual CAD communication
Standard Context
BS EN 14960 and EN 71 activity-toy context considered; no public certification claim
Software
SolidWorks
Output
Public render and Draco-compressed GLB web model
Status
Public-safe case study prepared
Engineering Challenge
The main challenge was recreating soft inflated geometry inside a mechanical CAD workflow, while keeping the model simple enough for website viewing and avoiding unsupported compliance claims.
Design Solution
The final output presents a clean image-referenced SolidWorks model with simplified inflated forms, slide path, entry opening, colour regions, and public render. The web model is Draco-compressed for fast loading.
Key Features
- Reverse-engineered SolidWorks model created from supplied agency reference images and measured scale references
- 1:1 proportional modelling workflow used to recreate the inflatable product geometry
- Rounded inflated rails, slide body, play enclosure, entry opening, and colour-blocking represented
- Inflatable play design reviewed with awareness of BS EN 14960 and EN 71 activity-toy context
- Simplified public-facing geometry prepared for smooth browser viewing
- Draco-compressed GLB prepared for fast web load
Project Deliverables
- SolidWorks visual product model
- Approved public render
- Draco-compressed GLB web model
- Public-safe project summary
CAD Model & Drawing References
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