Character Writing Board Holder With Integrated Marker and Eraser Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional writing board holders lack interactive and attractive features, making them less engaging for children and difficult to mount securely in home or public environments, with issues related to the accessibility and safety of writing implements and erasers.
Innovation Solution
A writing board holder incorporating a character design with attachable appendages, where one appendage serves as a movable arm for writing and another as a movable leg with an attached eraser, allowing for interactive and engaging use, and is securely mounted using a base and poles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a simple mounting device is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation and user engagement deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the mounting function with a character design by integrating appendages (arm and leg) into the holder structure. The arm appendage holds writing implements while the leg appendage holds the eraser, merging storage and character aesthetics into a single engaging unit that children can interact with imaginatively.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder serves multiple functions: it mounts the writing board securely, stores writing implements in the hand aperture, holds the eraser in the foot, and provides an engaging character design for children's imagination. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by adding value without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Ease of operation
If writing implements are left accessible, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability and safety deteriorate due to risk of loss or removal
Solution Approach 1:
The writing implements are merged with the character's arm and hand appendages. The hand contains an aperture that receives and secures the writing implement, making it part of the character design rather than a separate storage component. This ensures implements remain attached and accessible.
Solution Approach 2:
The hand aperture acts as an intermediary between the writing implement and the holder body, providing a secure interface that holds the implement firmly while allowing easy access for children to grab and use it during writing activities.
3Reliability
If the eraser is attached to the holder, then the reliability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates if it is not easily accessible
Solution Approach 1:
The eraser is attached to the foot appendage, positioning it in a location that is both secure and easily accessible to children. The foot is shaped to receive the eraser and position it within reaching distance, ensuring children can easily access it for erasing marks on the board.
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AI summary
A writing board holder adapted for use with various writing boards and writing implements, incorporating a design attractive to children for interactive play. The writing board holder comprises at least one support post with an attached writing board, and appendages which can be used with writing and erasing implements to draw on the board and clean the board.