Inflatable Obstacle Castle Unit
A picture-to-CAD and reverse-engineering case study for an inflatable outdoor play unit. The SolidWorks model was reconstructed from supplied visual references and measured scale information into a clean public-facing CAD asset, showing the inflatable enclosure, slide exit, mesh window zones, tower forms, entry openings, and colour-blocked layout.
Project Overview
The project focused on reverse-engineering a supplied inflatable product image into a structured SolidWorks model. Proportions were established from scale references and developed using a 1:1 modelling workflow. The public version keeps the work generic and NDA-safe while showing the modelling method, inflatable form control, and browser-ready 3D output.
Project Category
Inflatable outdoor play product
Design Method
Reverse engineering and picture-to-CAD SolidWorks modelling using measured scale references
Main Components
Inflated towers, slide exits, obstacle area, mesh panel zones, soft rails, arched openings
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, mesh-like panels, slide features, and proportional play zones inside a mechanical CAD workflow without exposing internal project names, client references, or drawing identifiers.
Design Solution
The final public case study uses an approved render, generic project naming, and a Draco-compressed GLB model. The asset is intended for visual review and portfolio demonstration, not as a public certification or manufacturing release document.
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
- Inflated towers, soft rails, slide exits, mesh panel zones, arched openings, and obstacle-play layout represented
- Inflatable play design reviewed with awareness of BS EN 14960 and EN 71 activity-toy context
- Public-safe model prepared with no internal names, project references, or drawing identifiers
- Draco-compressed GLB prepared for fast browser viewing
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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