Rotary scale for animation design
The rotating ruler for animation design, with its magnetic limiting and toothed meshing design, solves the problem of fixed length in traditional rulers, enabling flexible measurement and angle adjustment, thus improving the drawing efficiency and artistic quality of animation works.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520111781.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-17
AI Technical Summary
Traditional animation design uses a rotating ruler with a fixed length, which is difficult to meet the needs of long-distance measurement, resulting in multiple measurement and splicing errors, affecting the accuracy and proportion of the image.
A rotating ruler for animation design was designed. Through the magnetic attraction of male and female blocks, combined with the design of toothed meshing and limiting grooves, the auxiliary ruler can achieve circular motion, flexibly extend the measurement length, and adjust the drawing angle through a level and angle line to ensure the continuity and accuracy of the lines.
It avoids errors from multiple measurements and splicing, improves the efficiency and quality of large-scale scene drawing, provides more diverse possibilities for line drawing, and enhances the artistic quality and visual effects of animation works.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of animation design technology, and in particular to a rotating ruler for animation design. Background Technology
[0002] As we all know, animation design is a comprehensive field that integrates creativity, art, and technology. Based on rich imagination, creators use various methods such as hand-drawing and computer graphics software to shape characters with diverse styles, from cute and playful elves to brave and fearless superheroes. Each character is given a unique appearance, personality, and backstory. In animation design, a rotating ruler is a commonly used tool that helps designers draw the lines needed for characters or objects.
[0003] However, traditional animation design uses rotating rulers, which are usually fixed in length when drawing large-format animation scenes. This fixed length is often insufficient to meet the needs of measuring long distances at once. As a result, designers need to measure in segments multiple times and then perform splicing calculations. This process is not only cumbersome, but also prone to introducing measurement errors, affecting the overall accuracy and proportional harmony of the image. Therefore, technical improvements are urgently needed. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a rotating ruler for animation design. When in use, pulling the corner of the auxiliary ruler disengages the magnetic male block 1 from the magnetic female block 2. Then, rotating the knob 1 moves the tooth 1, simultaneously moving the tooth 2. This causes the auxiliary ruler to move in a circular motion along the limiting groove until the magnetic male block 2 and magnetic female block 1 adhere to each other, thus limiting the auxiliary ruler and indirectly lengthening its length. This allows for flexible extension of the measurement length, avoiding the multiple measurements and splicing errors caused by traditional fixed-length rulers failing to meet long-distance measurement needs. It ensures the continuity and accuracy of line drawing, resulting in a more harmonious picture proportion and greatly improving the efficiency and quality of drawing large scenes.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A rotating ruler for animation design includes a ruler with indicator marks embedded on both sides of the upper surface of the ruler near the bearing plate. The bearing plate is embedded in the middle of the upper surface of the ruler, and a pressing groove is formed in the middle of the upper surface of the bearing plate. A return spring is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the pressing groove, and a pressing block is fixedly connected to the upper end of the return spring. An angle line is provided at the edge of the upper surface of the bearing plate.
[0007] A storage slot is provided at the front end of one side of the ruler's outer wall. A knob is rotatably connected to the middle of the bottom surface of the storage slot. Multiple teeth are fixedly connected to the lower end of the outer wall of the knob. An auxiliary ruler is provided on one side of the storage slot. Multiple teeth are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the other side of the front end of the auxiliary ruler.
[0008] Compared to existing rotating rulers used in animation design, this new rotating ruler, through the above technical solution, ensures the ruler is horizontal using a level. Pressing the pressing block compresses the return spring, initially positioning the bearing plate. The ruler then rotates, causing the indicator to rotate as well. Angle line one allows adjustment of the ruler to the desired angle, and rotating the knob with angle line two allows adjustment of the auxiliary ruler's drawing angle. The auxiliary ruler's angle can be independently adjusted according to specific needs. Working in conjunction with the ruler, it enables more diverse line drawing and angle combinations, providing richer creative possibilities. This helps designers fully unleash their creativity, improving the artistic quality and visual effects of animation works, and demonstrates high practicality.
[0009] Furthermore, the upper surfaces of the ruler and the auxiliary ruler are respectively provided with scale line one and scale line two;
[0010] The above technical solution facilitates the drawing of lines as needed using scale line one and scale line two.
[0011] Furthermore, a level is embedded in the middle of the outer wall of the front end of the ruler;
[0012] The above technical solution allows the level to be used to ensure the ruler is horizontal.
[0013] Furthermore, a magnetic male block 1 is embedded in the middle of the outer wall of the rear end of the ruler, and a magnetic female block 2 is embedded in the middle of the outer wall of the front end of the auxiliary ruler. The magnetic male block 1 and the magnetic female block 2 attract each other.
[0014] The above technical solution facilitates the positioning of the auxiliary ruler by using the mutual attraction of the magnetic male block one and the magnetic female block two.
[0015] Furthermore, the first tooth and the second tooth mesh with each other;
[0016] With the above technical solution, the interlocking of tooth one and tooth two facilitates the movement of the auxiliary ruler by rotating the knob.
[0017] Furthermore, limiting grooves are provided at the edges of the bottom and top surfaces of the storage slot, and limiting blocks are fixedly connected to the middle of the upper and lower surfaces of the second tooth, and the limiting blocks are slidably connected to the inner wall of the limiting groove respectively.
[0018] With the above technical solution, the limiting blocks are slidably connected to the inner wall of the limiting groove, which facilitates the limiting of the auxiliary ruler.
[0019] Furthermore, a second magnetic male block is embedded on one side of the outer wall of the front end of the auxiliary ruler, and a first magnetic female block is embedded on the other side of the outer wall of the front end of the ruler near the knob. The second magnetic male block and the first magnetic female block attract each other.
[0020] The above technical solution allows the magnetic male block 2 and the magnetic female block 1 to be attracted to each other, which facilitates the limitation of the unfolded state of the auxiliary ruler.
[0021] Furthermore, an angle line 2 is provided on the upper surface of the ruler near the front end of the knob;
[0022] The above technical solution allows for easy adjustment of the angle of the auxiliary ruler using angle line two.
[0023] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0024] 1. This utility model proposes a rotating ruler for animation design. Compared with existing rotating rulers for animation design, when using this rotating ruler, the auxiliary ruler's corner is pulled to disengage the magnetic male block 1 from the magnetic female block 2. Then, rotating the knob 1 moves the tooth 1 and simultaneously moves the tooth 2, causing the auxiliary ruler to move in a circle along the limiting groove until the magnetic male block 2 and magnetic female block 1 are attracted to each other, thus limiting the auxiliary ruler and indirectly lengthening its length by resisting the ruler. This allows for flexible extension of the measurement length, avoiding the multiple measurements and splicing errors caused by the inability of traditional fixed-length rulers to meet the needs of long-distance measurement. It ensures the continuity and accuracy of line drawing, making the proportions of the picture more harmonious and greatly improving the efficiency and quality of drawing large scenes.
[0025] 2. This utility model proposes a rotating ruler for animation design. Compared with existing rotating rulers for animation design, this rotating ruler ensures the ruler is horizontal by using a level. Pressing the pressing block compresses the return spring, initially positioning the bearing plate. The ruler can then be rotated, causing the indicator to rotate as well. Angle line one allows adjustment of the ruler to the desired angle. Rotating the knob with angle line two also allows adjustment of the auxiliary ruler's drawing angle. The auxiliary ruler's angle can be adjusted independently according to specific needs. Combined with the ruler, this enables more diverse line drawing and angle combinations, providing richer possibilities for creation. It helps designers fully unleash their creativity, improving the artistic quality and visual effects of animation works, and has high practical performance. Attached Figure Description
[0026] Figure 1This utility model provides an axonometric drawing of a rotating ruler for animation design.
[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the unfolded auxiliary ruler in a rotating ruler for animation design proposed in this utility model;
[0028] Figure 3 This is an isometric schematic diagram of a rotating ruler for animation design proposed in this utility model;
[0029] Figure 4 An exploded schematic diagram of a knob in a rotating ruler for animation design proposed in this utility model;
[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0031] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.
[0032] Legend:
[0033] 1. Ruler; 11. Level; 12. Scale line one; 13. Indicator; 14. Bearing disc; 15. Pressing groove; 16. Return spring; 17. Pressing block; 18. Angle line one; 19. Magnetic male block one; 2. Storage slot; 21. Knob; 22. Gear one; 23. Auxiliary ruler; 24. Limiting groove; 25. Gear two; 26. Limiting block; 27. Magnetic male block two; 28. Magnetic female block one; 29. Magnetic female block two; 210. Scale line two; 211. Angle line two. Detailed Implementation
[0034] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0035] Reference Figure 1-6 An embodiment of this utility model is provided: a rotating ruler for animation design, including a ruler 1, with indicator marks 13 embedded on both sides of the upper surface of the ruler 1 near the bearing disk 14, the bearing disk 14 embedded in the middle of the upper surface of the ruler 1, a pressing groove 15 opened in the middle of the upper surface of the bearing disk 14, a return spring 16 fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the pressing groove 15, a pressing block 17 fixedly connected to the upper end of the return spring 16, and an angle line 18 provided at the edge of the upper surface of the bearing disk 14;
[0036] A storage slot 2 is provided at the front end of the outer wall of one side of the ruler 1. A knob 21 is rotatably connected to the middle of the bottom surface of the storage slot 2. Multiple teeth 1 22 are fixedly connected to the lower end of the outer wall of the knob 21. An auxiliary ruler 23 is provided on one side of the storage slot 2. Multiple teeth 25 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the other side of the front end of the auxiliary ruler 23.
[0037] Compared to existing rotating rulers used in animation design, this rotating ruler ensures that the ruler 1 is horizontal by using a level 11. Pressing the pressing block 17 compresses the return spring 16, initially positioning the bearing disc 14. The ruler 1 can then be rotated, causing the indicator 13 to rotate as well. With the help of angle line 18, the ruler 1 can be adjusted to the desired angle. By rotating the knob 21 and using angle line 211, the drawing angle of the auxiliary ruler 23 can also be adjusted as needed. The angle of the auxiliary ruler 23 can be adjusted independently according to specific circumstances. In conjunction with the ruler 1, it enables more diverse line drawing and angle combinations, providing richer possibilities for creation. It helps designers fully unleash their creativity, improve the artistic quality and visual effects of animation works, and has high practical performance.
[0038] The upper surfaces of the ruler 1 and the auxiliary ruler 23 are respectively provided with scale line 12 and scale line 210, which facilitate the drawing of lines as needed. A level 11 is embedded in the middle of the outer wall of the front end of the ruler 1, which facilitates the leveling of the ruler 1. A magnetic male block 19 is embedded in the middle of the outer wall of the rear end of the ruler 1, and a magnetic female block 29 is embedded in the middle of the outer wall of the front end of the auxiliary ruler 23. The magnetic male block 19 and the magnetic female block 29 attract each other, which facilitates the positioning of the auxiliary ruler 23. The teeth 122 and the teeth 25 mesh with each other, which facilitates the movement of the auxiliary ruler 23 by the knob 21. The bottom and top surfaces of the storage slot 2 are also shown. Limiting grooves 24 are provided at the edges of the tooth 25. Limiting blocks 26 are fixedly connected to the middle of the upper and lower surfaces of the tooth 25. The limiting blocks 26 are slidably connected to the inner wall of the limiting groove 24. The sliding connection of the limiting blocks 26 to the inner wall of the limiting groove 24 facilitates the limiting of the auxiliary ruler 23. A magnetic male block 27 is embedded on one side of the outer wall of the front end of the auxiliary ruler 23. A magnetic female block 28 is embedded on the other side of the outer wall of the front end of the ruler 1 near the knob 21. The magnetic male block 27 and the magnetic female block 28 attract each other. The mutual attraction of the magnetic male block 27 and the magnetic female block 28 facilitates the limiting of the unfolded state of the auxiliary ruler 23. An angle line 211 is provided on the front end of the upper surface of the ruler 1 near the knob 21. The angle line 211 facilitates the adjustment of the angle of the auxiliary ruler 23 as needed.
[0039] Working principle: When it is necessary to extend the measurement length, pull the corner of the auxiliary ruler 23 to separate the magnetic male block 19 from the magnetic female block 29. Then rotate the knob 21 to drive the tooth 22 to move and link it with the tooth 25, causing the auxiliary ruler 23 to move in a circle along the limiting groove 24 until the magnetic male block 27 and the magnetic female block 28 are attracted to each other to limit the auxiliary ruler 23. At this time, the auxiliary ruler 23 is against the ruler 1, which effectively increases the measurement length and solves the problem of fixed length of traditional rulers. To ensure levelness, the level 11 monitors the ruler 1 in real time to ensure it is level. When adjusting the angle, the level 11 is used to level the ruler 1. Then, pressing the press block 17 compresses the return spring 16 to initially position the bearing plate 14. Rotating the ruler 1 drives the indicator 13 to rotate. Combined with angle line one 18, the angle of the ruler 1 can be precisely set. At the same time, rotating the knob 21 in conjunction with angle line two 211 can flexibly change the angle of the auxiliary ruler 23. The two work together to meet diverse drawing needs. Whether drawing long lines in large scenes or multi-angle lines in complex compositions, its unique design ensures accurate and continuous line drawing, providing strong support for animation design and creation, and improving the quality and efficiency of the work.
[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A rotating ruler for animation design, comprising a ruler (1), characterized in that: Indicator marks (13) are embedded on both sides of the upper surface of the ruler (1) near the bearing disk (14). The bearing disk (14) is embedded in the middle of the upper surface of the ruler (1). A pressing groove (15) is opened in the middle of the upper surface of the bearing disk (14). A return spring (16) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the pressing groove (15). A pressing block (17) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the return spring (16). An angle line (18) is provided at the edge of the upper surface of the bearing disk (14). The ruler (1) has a storage slot (2) on the front end of one side of its outer wall. A knob (21) is rotatably connected to the middle of the bottom surface of the storage slot (2). Multiple teeth (22) are fixedly connected to the lower end of the outer wall of the knob (21). An auxiliary ruler (23) is provided on one side of the storage slot (2). Multiple teeth (25) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the other side of the front end of the auxiliary ruler (23).
2. The rotating ruler for animation design according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ruler (1) and the auxiliary ruler (23) are respectively provided with scale line one (12) and scale line two (210) on their upper surfaces.
3. A rotating ruler for animation design according to claim 1, characterized in that: A level (11) is embedded in the middle of the outer wall of the front end of the ruler (1).
4. A rotating ruler for animation design according to claim 1, characterized in that: A magnetic male block (19) is embedded in the middle of the outer wall of the rear end of the ruler (1), and a magnetic female block (29) is embedded in the middle of the outer wall of the front end of the auxiliary ruler (23). The magnetic male block (19) and the magnetic female block (29) attract each other.
5. A rotating ruler for animation design according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first tooth (22) and the second tooth (25) mesh with each other.
6. A rotating ruler for animation design according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting grooves (24) are provided at the edges of the bottom and top surfaces of the storage groove (2). Limiting blocks (26) are fixedly connected to the middle of the upper and lower surfaces of the tooth (25). The limiting blocks (26) are slidably connected to the inner wall of the limiting groove (24).
7. A rotating ruler for animation design according to claim 1, characterized in that: A magnetic male block 2 (27) is embedded on one side of the outer wall of the front end of the auxiliary ruler (23), and a magnetic female block 1 (28) is embedded on the other side of the outer wall of the front end of the ruler (1) near the knob (21). The magnetic male block 2 (27) and the magnetic female block 1 (28) attract each other.
8. A rotating ruler for animation design according to claim 1, characterized in that: Angle line 2 (211) is provided on the upper surface of the ruler (1) near the front end of the knob (21).