Bluetooth Speaker Module for Building Block Robots
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional building block robots lack functional diversity in their components, particularly in providing integrated audio capabilities such as Bluetooth connectivity and versatile mounting options for various configurations.
Innovation Solution
A Bluetooth speaker module designed to be easily attachable to building block robots, featuring post-shaped mounting portions for efficient assembly, a circuit board with a loudspeaker, Bluetooth module, light emitting module, and microphone, allowing wireless audio signal processing and versatile orientation connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional building block elements are used, then basic robot shape creation is achieved, but functional diversity is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functional modules (Bluetooth module, loudspeaker, light emitting module, microphone, circuit board) into a single integrated speaker unit. This merging approach enables building block robots to gain audio functionality without requiring separate components, thus improving functional diversity while managing device complexity through consolidation.
Solution Approach 2:
The speaker unit is designed with universal mounting portions that can connect to various building block elements through multiple connection orientations. This multi-functionality allows the same speaker module to be attached to different robot configurations, enhancing adaptability and versatility across various robot designs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple functional modules are integrated into the speaker, then audio capability is improved, but assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the building block robot system into separable modules, with the speaker unit being a self-contained module that includes all audio-related components (Bluetooth module, loudspeaker, light emitting module, microphone). This segmentation allows the audio module to be manufactured independently and then easily attached to the robot, improving assembly efficiency while maintaining comprehensive audio capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The speaker unit is pre-assembled with all necessary electronic components (circuit board, Bluetooth module, loudspeaker, light emitting module, microphone) already connected and configured before attachment to the building block robot. This preliminary assembly of functional modules simplifies the final assembly process, as users only need to attach the complete speaker unit rather than assembling individual components.
3Productivity
If post-shaped mounting portions are used, then assembly efficiency is improved, but mounting orientation flexibility may be limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting portions are designed with asymmetric features including protrusions and corresponding recesses that enable directional connection. This asymmetric design allows the mounting portions to be connected in multiple orientations (horizontal, vertical, inclined) while maintaining secure attachment, thus preserving both assembly efficiency and mounting flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting portions are designed to accommodate connections in multiple spatial dimensions and orientations. The post-shaped mounting portions can be connected horizontally, vertically, or at inclined angles by rotating the connection direction, effectively adding orientational degrees of freedom to the assembly process while maintaining simple post-shaped structures.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables building block robots to perform actions controlled by audio signals and enhances assembly efficiency with versatile mounting options, providing integrated audio functionality and operational state indication.
Implementation Method 1
a light emitting module, and a microphone, are received in the receiving space
Data Source
AI summary
A Bluetooth speaker includes an upper case and a lower case. The upper case and the lower case corporately define a receiving space, and the upper case and the lower case each include a mounting portion for connecting with a building block element. A circuit board, a loudspeaker, a Bluetooth module and a light emitting module are received in the receiving space, and the loudspeaker, the Bluetooth module and the light emitting module are electrically connected to the circuit board.