Cone Pin Block Hand Printing Tool Design

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing hand printing methods lack versatility and creativity in producing intricate designs and patterns, as they are limited by fixed shapes and designs, restricting the variety of patterns that can be created.

Innovation Solution

The use of cone pin blocks, flat pin blocks, and multisided sequence stamps, which feature adjustable pins and interchangeable components, allows for the creation of symmetrical and asymmetrical designs by threading inking cord material through pins in various patterns, enabling the production of a wide range of geometric and curved shapes on flat surfaces like paper or fabric.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional fixed shape printing tools are used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the design versatility and pattern variety are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedesign versatilityVSAvoidtool structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The printing tool is divided into separate modular components: a base block with pin array, interchangeable pattern rings with relief designs, and handles. This segmentation allows users to combine different rings with the same base to create various patterns, significantly increasing design versatility without proportionally increasing overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The base block with pin array serves multiple functions: it provides the structural foundation, holds the interchangeable pattern rings, and transfers ink to the substrate. The same base block can work with different pattern rings to create various designs, making it a universal component that handles multiple printing functions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If interchangeable pattern rings are added to increase pattern variety, then the design flexibility improves, but the device complexity and number of components increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepattern varietyVSAvoidnumber of components

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Pattern rings are designed to slide over and nest onto the central pin array of the base block. This nesting arrangement allows multiple pattern rings to be stored on the same base block, enabling users to switch between different patterns by simply sliding rings on and off, thereby increasing pattern variety without requiring separate complete tool sets.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Adaptability or versatility

If relief designs are formed on interchangeable rings, then the creativity and design options increase, but the manufacturing complexity of the components increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedesign optionsVSAvoidcomponent manufacturing

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

Pattern rings are created as negative molds or copies of the desired relief designs. The relief patterns on the rings are formed by casting or molding processes that replicate design templates, allowing complex artistic patterns to be manufactured efficiently without requiring complex manufacturing processes for each unique design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

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

These tools enable the creation of complex, unique, and infinite patterns by rearranging the blocks and inking cord configurations, providing a flexible and creative solution for hand printing that surpasses the limitations of traditional methods.

Implementation Method 1

The inking material collects liquid ink by absorption or surface adhesion

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAbsorption: Absorption (physical)

Implementation Method 2

The inking material collects liquid ink by absorption or surface adhesion

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSurface adhesion: Adsorption

Implementation Method 3

Then the cone is rolled on the base surface to be printed and ink transfers from the inking cord material to the surface

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectInk transfer through rolling contact: Friction

Data Source

PatentUS12083811B2Printing cone for hand printing designs and patterns

Publication Date: 2024.09.10 GRASSMAN DARIN A

AI summary

Elements for hand printing designs and patterns include cone pin blocks, flat pin blocks, and multisided sequence stamps. A cone pin block generally has a circular cross-section and is rolled in order to make symmetrical, circular or partial-circle designs. Flat pin blocks have a flat surface. The pin blocks have pins extending out of the cone surface or the flat surface. Flexible inking cord material is threaded between the pins in a chosen pattern. The inking material collects liquid ink by absorption or surface adhesion, which is transferred to a base by rolling or stamping.