3D Color Model Display Device with Foldable Panels

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing color display devices fail to effectively three-dimensionally represent color models, limiting the understanding and interaction with color relationships.

Innovation Solution

A foldable device with hingedly connected panels arranged around a central axis, displaying primary, secondary, and tertiary colors in a three-dimensional spatial relationship, allowing for both an open and closed position, and potentially incorporating a skeletal frame structure for additional support.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If a two-dimensional color wheel is used to display colors, then the device structure is simple, but the ability to three-dimensionally represent color models is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethree-dimensional representation capabilityVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms a traditional two-dimensional color wheel into a three-dimensional structure by adding vertical layers. Multiple color wheels are stacked at different heights, creating a multi-layered configuration that provides true three-dimensional representation of color models while maintaining the familiar circular color arrangement in each layer.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The color display device is divided into multiple independent layers, each containing a complete color wheel. These layers are stacked vertically and can be considered as segmented sections. Each layer displays specific color relationships, and the combination of layers creates the comprehensive three-dimensional color model representation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Loss of information

If multiple layers are stacked to achieve three-dimensional display, then the color model representation is enhanced, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecolor relationship informationVSAvoidmulti-layer structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Each layer in the stacked configuration serves multiple functions: it displays a complete color wheel for general color reference, shows specific color relationships relevant to its vertical position, and contributes to the overall three-dimensional structure. This multi-functionality reduces information loss while managing complexity through reusable design patterns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a nested structure where multiple color wheels are stacked concentrically or in a tower configuration. Each layer is contained within or adjacent to the others, creating a compact nested arrangement. This nesting principle allows comprehensive color information display while minimizing the overall device footprint and managing structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS8858232B2Device to three-dimensionally display colors of a color model
Publication Date: 2014.10.14 CAVERLY HEATHER H
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AI summary

A device to three-dimensionally display colors of a color model is provided. The device includes a plurality of interconnected top panels. The top panels are arranged in a circle about a central axis to display primary, secondary and tertiary colors of the color model in a predetermined spatial relationship at the top surface of the device. The device further includes a plurality of interconnected side and bottom panels. Left and right surfaces of the side panels, the lower surfaces of the top panels and the upper surfaces of the bottom panels form the side surfaces of the device and display the primary, secondary and tertiary colors of the color model at the side surfaces.