Compact Rotational Track Toy With Integrated Guide Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional track running toys with bifurcated tracks are bulky, making them difficult for infants to handle.
Innovation Solution
A track running toy with a rotational device that includes a track surface main body, an entry and exit guide member, and a pop-up abutment member, allowing the toy to be compact in size while maintaining functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a bifurcated track switching device is added to enable direction switching, then the functionality and play value are improved, but the overall size of the toy is enlarged making it difficult for infants to handle
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the entry guide member and exit guide member into a single integrated component that performs both functions. The guide member includes an entry guide portion that guides the running body from the entry portion to the track surface, and an exit guide portion that guides the running body from the track surface back to the entry and exit portion, eliminating the need for separate guide components and reducing overall toy size
Solution Approach 2:
The guide member is designed to serve multiple functions: it acts as both an entry guide and an exit guide, and also serves as a structural support element. The single guide member configuration allows it to handle both entry and exit operations of the running body, reducing the number of parts needed while maintaining full functionality
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AI summary
A track running toy has a rotational device, whose track surface main body has a track surface and an entry and exit portion. An entry and exit guide member has an entry guide portion guiding a running body from the entry and exit portion to the track surface and an exit guide portion guiding the running body from the entry and exit portion to the same portion. An entry and exit control member is provided at the entry and exit portion, has a pop-up guide portion formed to follow a track guide portion and a running surface, and projects while tilting, whereby the running surface connects to the track surface by operating an operating body. A pop-up abutment member is switched from a retracted to a projecting state when operating the operating body and abuts a stopping abutment portion of the entry and exit guide member when projecting.