Deformable Sheet Recreational Device With Folded Jumping Frog
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing recreational devices for children are often complex and costly to produce, with many serving only aesthetic purposes and lacking durability, leading to short-term use and high production and purchase costs.
Innovation Solution
A recreational device comprising a deformable sheet with detachable image objects and folding lines, allowing for customizable designs and functionality, such as a jumping frog model, made from materials like PET or polypropylene, which can be easily manufactured and modified by users.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If complex toys with aesthetic functions are produced, then the device performs aesthetic functions and can be collected or exchanged, but the production cost and purchase cost become considerable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies this principle by creating a simple recreational device that can be produced at low cost using basic materials like paper or thin plastic. The device is designed to be disposable or short-lived, eliminating the need for expensive manufacturing processes while still providing aesthetic appeal through simple graphics and colors. This resolves the contradiction by accepting limited durability in exchange for dramatically reduced production costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes flexible thin films or paper as the base material for the device. This allows for simple manufacturing processes involving cutting, folding, and assembling basic shapes. The thin film structure provides sufficient aesthetic appearance through printed graphics while maintaining extremely low production costs, thus resolving the contradiction between aesthetic function and manufacturing cost.
2Ease of manufacture
If simple and indefinite devices are designed, then the production cost is low, but the devices are no longer used for their intended purpose after a short time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by designing a device that transforms from a flat two-dimensional sheet into a three-dimensional structure through user interaction. The device includes movable parts that can be folded, collapsed, or reconfigured, creating dynamic movement and transformation sequences. This dynamic behavior increases engagement and usage duration while maintaining simple, low-cost construction from basic materials.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the device into multiple foldable sections or panels that can be manipulated independently. This segmentation creates a sequence of transformations as the device is activated, extending the usage experience. The segmented structure is achieved through simple fold lines and creases in the basic material, maintaining low production costs while significantly extending engagement time.
3Adaptability or versatility
If custom and customizable devices are created to favor fun and sociality, then user engagement and social interaction improve, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal base structure that can serve multiple functions and be customized for different purposes. The device includes standardized components like foldable panels, connection points, and graphic areas that can be configured in various ways. This universality allows users to create different custom designs without increasing the fundamental device complexity, as the same basic structure supports multiple configurations and social interaction modes.
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
The device is inexpensive to produce, customizable, and combines functionality with aesthetics, encouraging social interaction and fun, while being durable and versatile, allowing for varied jumping intensities and directions, thus extending its use and appeal.
Implementation Method 1
a sheet (2), which is made of an elastically and plastically deformable material
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AI summary
A recreational device (1) is provided, which comprises a sheet (2), including at least one image object (3) defining a perimeter (3a), main guides (30) placed along the perimeter (3a) suitable to facilitate the detachment of the image object (3) from the sheet (2) and folding lines (31) suitable to permit the folding of the image object, wherein the folding lines (31) allow the formation of at least one support element (32), provided on a base surface (100) and wherein the support element (32) is elastically deformable and suitable to react in contrast to the base surface (100).