Pattern Covering Variation Device

Abstract

A pattern-masking and changing device includes a bottom pattern plate and a transparent pattern plate. The bottom pattern plate includes a plurality of first array points forming a first pattern. The transparent pattern plate includes a plurality of second array points forming a second pattern. The transparent pattern plate is rotatable relative to the bottom pattern plate about an axis between a fully masked position and several unmasked positions. In the fully masked position, the first array points are partially and completely masked by the second array points, causing the second pattern to completely mask the first pattern. In any of the unmasked positions, the first array points and the second array points intersect, causing the first pattern and the second pattern to overlap and appear simultaneously. This creates a visually dynamic changing effect, increasing the overall fun and interactivity of the device.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a pattern covering and changing device that can be applied to flat promotional materials, packaging boxes, picture books, and book covers. [Previous Technology]

[0002] Currently, most print promotional materials, packaging boxes, picture books, and book cover designs primarily employ flat graphic design, emphasizing the aesthetics of color matching and visual composition. While such designs effectively convey brand or product messages, they are too static, lack interactivity, and fail to fully attract consumers' attention or arouse their curiosity. With the improvement of consumers' aesthetic standards and the intensification of market competition, simple graphic design is gradually becoming insufficient to meet consumer needs. Consumers' expectations are also gradually extending from visual presentation to diverse interactive experiences, seeking a deeper emotional connection with the product. Therefore, how to introduce fun, interactivity, and novel elements into design to enhance product attractiveness and competitiveness has become a key focus for the design industry. [Summary of the Invention]

[0003] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a pattern covering and changing device that enhances the interactive experience.

[0004] Therefore, the pattern covering and changing device of the present invention includes a bottom pattern plate and a transparent pattern plate. The bottom pattern plate includes a plurality of first array points constituting a first pattern. The transparent pattern plate is disposed above the bottom pattern plate and overlaps with the bottom pattern plate along an axis. The transparent pattern plate includes a plurality of second array points constituting a second pattern. The transparent pattern plate is capable of continuous rotation relative to the bottom pattern plate around the axis between a fully covered position and several uncovered positions. When the transparent pattern plate rotates relative to the bottom pattern plate around the axis to the fully covered position, the first array points are partially and completely covered by the second array points, causing the second pattern to completely cover the first pattern. When the transparent pattern plate rotates relative to the bottom pattern plate around the axis to any of the uncovered positions, the first array points and the second array points intersect, causing the first pattern and the second pattern to overlap and appear simultaneously.

[0005] The advantage of the present invention is that the transparent pattern plate can be operated to continuously rotate relative to the bottom pattern plate between the fully covered position and the uncovered position. In the fully covered position, the user can only see the second pattern, and in any uncovered position, the user can see the first pattern and the second pattern at the same time, thereby creating a dynamic visual effect. This not only increases the fun and interactivity of the overall device, but also provides the user with a more intuitive and attractive visual experience.

Implementation Method

[0006] Before the present invention is described in detail, it should be noted that similar elements are represented by the same numbers in the following description.

[0007] Referring to Figures 1 to 3, a first embodiment of the pattern covering and changing device of the present invention can be applied to flat promotional materials, packaging boxes, picture books, book covers or art installations, etc. The pattern covering and changing device includes a bottom pattern plate 1, a transparent pattern plate 2, and a positioning component 3.

[0008] The bottom pattern plate 1 includes a main body 11, a circular blank area 12 formed on the main body 11, and a plurality of first array dots 13 disposed in the blank area 12. The first array dots 13 form a first pattern 14 in the blank area 12. In this embodiment, each first array dot 13 is a dot, and the radii of the first array dots 13 are different, presenting different sizes.

[0009] Referring to Figures 2 and 4, the transparent pattern plate 2 is disposed above the bottom pattern plate 1 and overlaps with the bottom pattern plate 1 along an axis L. The transparent pattern plate 2 includes a transparent plate body 21 with a size corresponding to the blank area 12, and a plurality of second array points 22 disposed on the transparent plate body 21. These second array points 22 constitute a second pattern 23. Each second array point 22 is a dot, and the radii of these second array points 22 are different, exhibiting different sizes. Furthermore, the size of these second array points 22 shows a trend of increasing radius from bottom to top in the direction of Figure 4. That is, the second array points 22 located below the transparent plate body 21 in Figure 4 have larger radii, while the second array points 22 located above the transparent plate body 21 in Figure 4 have smaller radii. In this embodiment, the second pattern 23 is a wavy pattern.

[0010] Referring to Figure 2, the positioning component 3 is used to rotatably position the transparent pattern plate 2 on the bottom pattern plate 1 along the axis L. In this embodiment, the positioning component 3 includes a first magnetic member 31 disposed along the axis L on the lower surface of the bottom pattern plate 1, and a second magnetic member 32 disposed along the axis L on the upper surface of the transparent pattern plate 2 and magnetically attracted to the first magnetic member 31. It is worth noting that the positioning component 3 may also be an item that can serve as a pivot, such as a thumbtack, pin, or other fixing device that can provide a stable fulcrum and allow rotation, depending on the requirements, and is not limited to this embodiment.

[0011] Referring to Figures 5 and 6, the transparent pattern plate 2 can rotate continuously relative to the bottom pattern plate 1 around the axis L between a fully obscured position and several unobscured positions. When the transparent pattern plate 2 rotates relative to the bottom pattern plate 1 around the axis L to the fully obscured position, the first array points 13 are partially covered by the second array points 22, causing the second pattern 23 to completely obscure the first pattern 14, as shown in Figure 5. When the transparent pattern plate 2 rotates relative to the bottom pattern plate 1 around the axis L to any of the unobscured positions, the first array points 13 and the second array points 22 intersect, causing the first pattern 14 and the second pattern 23 to overlap and appear simultaneously, as shown in Figure 6. During the continuous rotation of the transparent pattern plate 2 relative to the bottom pattern plate 1 between these unobscured positions, the superposition of the first pattern 14 and the second pattern 23 produces a moiré pattern visual effect.

[0012] Wherein, when the transparent pattern plate 2 is rotated to the fully covered position relative to the bottom pattern plate 1, the relative distance and relative position between any two adjacent second array points 22 used to cover the first array points 13 are the same as the relative distance and relative position between the two first array points 13 respectively covered.

[0013] Referring to Figures 7 to 10, Figure 7 shows other configurations of the first pattern 14 of the bottom pattern plate 1, and Figure 8 shows other configurations of the second pattern 23 of the transparent pattern plate 2. Figure 9 shows the configuration of the bottom pattern plate 1 of Figure 7 and the transparent pattern plate 2 of Figure 8 in the fully obscured position after being superimposed. Figure 10 shows the configuration of the bottom pattern plate 1 of Figure 7 and the transparent pattern plate 2 of Figure 8 in a non-obscured position after being superimposed.

[0014] By allowing the transparent pattern panel 2 to be operated and continuously rotated relative to the bottom pattern panel 1 between the fully covered position and the uncovered positions, the user can only see the second pattern 23 in the fully covered position, and can see the first pattern 14 and the second pattern 23 simultaneously in any uncovered position, thereby creating a dynamic visual effect. This not only increases the fun and interactivity of the product, but can also be used in various application scenarios such as printed promotional materials, packaging boxes, picture books, and book covers, providing users with a more intuitive and attractive visual experience, thereby enhancing the market value and competitiveness of the product.

[0015] When applied to art installations, this invention can serve as an interactive creative device for visitors in exhibition spaces. Through the dynamic rotation design of the transparent patterned panel 2 relative to the bottom patterned panel 1, visitors can easily create pattern changes, adding fun and engagement to the visit.

[0016] Referring to Figures 11 and 12, a second embodiment of the pattern covering and changing device of the present invention differs from the first embodiment in that the second embodiment further includes a top cover plate 4 covering the transparent pattern plate 2. The positioning component 3 does not have the first magnetic suction member 31 and the second magnetic suction member 32, but instead includes a partition plate 33 disposed above the bottom pattern plate 1. The partition plate 33 is located between the bottom pattern plate 1 and the top cover plate 4, and has a receiving hole 34 with a diameter larger than the area of ​​the blank area 12 of the bottom pattern plate 1. The bottom pattern plate 1 closes one end of the receiving hole 34. The size of the transparent pattern plate 2 corresponds to the receiving hole 34, and it can be accommodated in the receiving hole 34. The transparent pattern plate 2 also has an operating plate 24 surrounding and connected to the periphery of the transparent plate body 21. The top cover 4 has a cover body 41 covering part of the partition 33 and part of the transparent pattern plate 2, and a display hole 42 formed in the cover body 41. The first pattern 14 and the second pattern 23 can be displayed through the display hole 42.

[0017] Referring to Figures 12 and 13, a portion of the operating plate 24 of the transparent pattern plate 2 is exposed outside the cover plate 41. Therefore, the user can operate the operating plate 24 to expose the portion of the cover plate 41, so that the transparent pattern plate 2 can rotate continuously relative to the bottom pattern plate 1 around the axis L between the fully covered position (as shown in Figure 12) and the uncovered positions (as shown in Figure 13).

[0018] Therefore, the second embodiment can also achieve the same effect as the first embodiment.

[0019] In summary, the pattern covering and changing device of the present invention can increase the fun and interactivity of products when applied to flat promotional materials, packaging boxes, picture books, and book covers, and provide users with a more intuitive and attractive visual experience, thereby enhancing the market value and competitiveness of products. Therefore, it can indeed achieve the purpose of the present invention.

[0020] However, the above description is only an embodiment of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Any simple equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of the patent application and the contents of the patent specification of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the patent of the present invention. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0021] FIG1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the pattern covering changing device of the present invention; FIG2 is an exploded perspective view of the first embodiment; FIG3 is an incomplete top view of a bottom pattern plate of the first embodiment; FIG4 is an incomplete top view of a transparent pattern plate of the first embodiment; FIG5 is a top view of the first embodiment, illustrating that the transparent pattern plate is in a fully covered position relative to the bottom pattern plate; FIG6 is another top view of the first embodiment, illustrating that the transparent pattern plate is in an uncovered position relative to the bottom pattern plate; FIG7 is another variation of the bottom pattern plate of the first embodiment; FIG8 is another variation of the transparent pattern plate of the first embodiment; FIG9 is the transparent pattern plate of FIG8 in a fully covered position relative to the bottom pattern plate of FIG7; FIG10 is the transparent pattern plate of FIG8 in an uncovered position relative to the bottom pattern plate of FIG7; FIG11 is an exploded perspective view of a second embodiment of the pattern covering changing device of the present invention. Figure 12 is a top view of the second embodiment, illustrating a fully obscured position of a transparent patterned plate relative to a bottom patterned plate; and Figure 13 is another top view of the second embodiment, illustrating a non-obscured position of the transparent patterned plate relative to the bottom patterned plate.

Claims

1. A pattern covering and changing device, comprising: a bottom pattern plate including a plurality of first array points constituting a first pattern, each first array point being a dot, the first pattern being composed of the first array points of varying radii; and a transparent pattern plate disposed above the bottom pattern plate and overlapping the bottom pattern plate along an axis, the transparent pattern plate including a plurality of second array points constituting a second pattern, each second array point being a dot, the second pattern being composed of the second array points of varying radii; wherein... The transparent pattern plate can rotate continuously relative to the bottom pattern plate around the axis between a fully obscured position and several unobscured positions. When the transparent pattern plate rotates relative to the bottom pattern plate around the axis to the fully obscured position, the first array points are partially obscured by the second array points, so that the second pattern completely obscures the first pattern. When the transparent pattern plate rotates relative to the bottom pattern plate around the axis to any of the unobscured positions, the first array points and the second array points intersect, so that the first pattern and the second pattern are superimposed and displayed simultaneously.

2. The pattern masking and changing device as described in claim 1, wherein, When the transparent pattern plate is rotated about the axis to the fully obscured position relative to the bottom pattern plate, the relative distance and relative position between any two adjacent first array points are the same as the relative distance and relative position between the two second array points that respectively obscure the two first array points.

3. The pattern masking and changing device as described in claim 1, wherein, The bottom pattern plate also includes a main body, a blank area formed on the main body, and first array dots disposed on the blank area, the first array dots forming the first pattern in the blank area. The transparent pattern plate also includes a transparent plate body with a size corresponding to the blank area, and second array dots disposed on the transparent plate body.

4. The pattern covering and changing device as claimed in claim 1 further includes a positioning component for rotatably positioning the transparent pattern plate on the bottom pattern plate along the axis.

5. The pattern masking and changing device as described in claim 4, wherein, The positioning component includes a first magnetic member disposed along the axis on the lower surface of the bottom pattern plate, and a second magnetic member disposed along the axis on the upper surface of the transparent pattern plate and magnetically attracted to the first magnetic member.

6. The pattern covering and changing device as claimed in claim 4 further includes a top cover plate disposed above the transparent pattern plate, wherein the positioning component includes a partition disposed above the bottom pattern plate, the partition plate having a receiving hole, the bottom pattern plate closing one end of the receiving hole, the transparent pattern plate being accommodated in the receiving hole, and the top cover plate having a display hole through which the first pattern and the second pattern can be displayed.

7. The pattern masking and changing device as described in claim 6, wherein, The bottom pattern plate also includes a main body, a blank area formed on the main body, and first array points disposed on the blank area. The first array points form the first pattern in the blank area. The aperture of the receiving hole of the partition is larger than the area of ​​the blank area. The size of the transparent pattern plate corresponds to the receiving hole of the partition. It also includes a transparent plate body with a size corresponding to the blank area, an operating plate body surrounding and connected to the periphery of the transparent plate body, and second array points disposed on the transparent plate body.