Customizable Mannequin Form with Interchangeable Features

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mannequins lack customization options for facial features and safe lighting solutions, limiting their use in holiday decorations and posing a fire hazard when using candles to illuminate hollowed-out pumpkins.

Innovation Solution

A customizable mannequin form with removably attached sides, accessory apertures for interchangeable facial features, and a light source for safe interior illumination, along with a recording and playback device integrated within the interior volume.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If facial features are molded with the body of the mannequin, then the mannequin structure is simple and durable, but the customization capability is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecustomization capabilityVSAvoidmannequin structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mannequin is divided into a body portion and a separately attachable facial feature set. The facial features are not molded into the body but are provided as distinct components that can be attached to and removed from the mannequin, enabling customization while keeping the base structure simple.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The facial features are made changeable and interchangeable rather than fixed. Users can attach different facial feature sets to the same mannequin body, allowing the appearance to be dynamically changed for different occasions or preferences.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Illumination intensity

If a candle is used to illuminate the hollow interior of a decorated pumpkin, then the lighting effect is achieved, but a fire hazard is created

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelighting effectVSAvoidfire hazard

Core Design Contradiction:

Illumination intensityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the traditional candle with a battery-operated light source. This eliminates the fire hazard associated with open flames while providing sufficient illumination. The battery-powered light is a safe, controlled alternative that achieves the same lighting effect without the harmful fire risk.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Adaptability or versatility

If accessories are permanently attached to the mannequin, then the structural integrity is maintained, but the ease of customization is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of customizationVSAvoidstructural integrity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment mechanism is designed to be reversible and changeable. Accessories and facial features can be easily attached and detached without permanent bonding, allowing users to customize the mannequin's appearance while maintaining the ability to reconfigure or remove components as needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10343076B2Customizable mannequin form

Publication Date: 2019.07.09 VARGAS DARCY

AI summary

A customizable mannequin form that may be decorated according to user preference is provided. The mannequin form includes a front side resembling a face, wherein one or more accessory apertures are disposed thereon. The front side is removably secured to a rear side, thereby forming an interior volume. The front side and the rear side are removably attachable to one another via one or more fasteners. A speaker and light source are operatively connected to a power source, wherein the speaker, light source, and power source are disposed within the interior volume of the mannequin form. The mannequin form further includes multiple accessory portions that may be inserted through the one or more accessory apertures disposed on the front side in order to provide a customized appearance.