Detachable Dance Blanket Control Box Design

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing dance blanket systems are cumbersome due to their integral design, making them difficult to detach, store, and carry, as the control box cannot be used independently and the device occupies excessive space.

Innovation Solution

A detachable design where the blanket body and main control box can be separated, with the main control box being usable independently and the blanket body foldable, utilizing a combination of hook and loop fasteners, magnetic attraction devices, and data line interfaces for secure and convenient assembly and disassembly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If the blanket body and main control box are integrally designed, then the structural stability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to inability to detach and store conveniently

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidease of storage
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The dance blanket system is divided into two independent modules: a blanket body and a main control box. These modules can be detached from each other, allowing the blanket to be folded and stored compactly while the control box can be used independently as a music player, resolving the contradiction between structural stability and ease of storage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If the blanket body and main control box are integrally designed, then the reliability is improved, but the volume of stationary object increases making it difficult to pack and carry

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovereliabilityVSAvoidstorage volume
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting the system into detachable modules (blanket body and main control box), the storage volume is reduced when components are separated. The blanket can be folded into a compact form while the control box occupies separate space, enabling convenient packing and carrying while maintaining system reliability through modular connectivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The data line is stored within a data line placement slot on the main control box when not in use, similar to a nested doll structure. This nesting approach minimizes the volume occupied by connection components during storage while maintaining reliable electrical connections when assembled.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Manufacturing precision

If the blanket body and main control box are integrally designed, then the manufacturing precision is improved, but the adaptability deteriorates as the control box cannot be used independently

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing precisionVSAvoidversatility
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system is segmented into independent modules with standardized connection interfaces (data line interfaces and mounting structures). This segmentation maintains manufacturing precision through standardized components while enabling the control box to function independently as a music player or be connected to different blanket bodies, significantly improving versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The main control box is designed with universal functionality - it can serve as part of the dance blanket system when connected, or function independently as a portable music player when detached. The standardized data line interface and mounting structures enable this multi-functionality while maintaining manufacturing precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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

This design allows for enhanced portability and storage convenience by enabling the main control box to be used independently and the blanket body to be easily folded and packed, reducing space occupation.

Implementation Method 1

the blanket body is provided with a first magnetic attraction device, and the housing of the main control box is provided with a second magnetic attraction device, and the blanket body is detachably assembled on the main control box through a cooperation of the first magnetic attraction device and the second magnetic attraction device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Implementation Method 2

the housing is provided with a mounting strip, the blanket body is provided with a hook and loop fastener, and when assembling, one end of the hook and loop fastener bypasses the mounting strip and is pasted on another end of the hook and loop fastener to achieve self-adhesion

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHook and loop fastening: Velcro

Data Source

PatentUS11577156B1Dance blanket
Publication Date: 2023.02.14 SHENZHEN ROOT INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY IND CO LTD
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  • US11577156B1 patent drawing
  • US11577156B1 patent drawing

AI summary

A dance blanket relates to the technical field of dance blankets, comprising: a blanket body and a main control box detachably assembled on the blanket body; wherein the main control box comprises: a housing, a processor built into the housing, a music playback module built into the housing and electrically connected to the processor, a power supply module built into the housing and electrically connected to the processor, and a sound outlet hole provided on the housing and corresponding to an outside of the music playback module; and wherein the blanket body has a secondary control box built into the blanket body, and the secondary control box is provided with a data line for connecting with a data line interface on the main control box; or the main control box is provided with a data line used for connecting to the data line interface on the secondary control box.