Detachable Throwing Rod Connector With Elastic Launch Assist
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet throwing rods are bulky, inconvenient to carry, lack flexibility in accommodating different toys, and have slippery handles that reduce throwing effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
A detachable connector with an elastic portion and interchangeable throwing rod heads, featuring corrugated teeth and anti-slip members, enhances launch speed and rotation, providing a secure grip and extended flight path.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the throwing rod is made as a single integrated structure, then it is simple in structure and easy to manufacture, but it is bulky and inconvenient to carry
Solution Approach 1:
The throwing rod is divided into multiple detachable segments including a handle, connector, and throwing rod head. The connector can be separated from both the handle and the head, allowing the rod to be disassembled into smaller components for convenient carrying and storage, while maintaining structural simplicity through modular design
2Ease of manufacture
If the throwing rod uses a fixed head design, then the structure is simple, but it lacks flexibility in accommodating different toys
Solution Approach 1:
The throwing rod head is designed as a detachable component that can be separated from the connector. This allows users to replace the head with different types suited for various toys, enhancing versatility while keeping each individual component simple in structure
Solution Approach 2:
The connector is designed with universal compatibility to work with multiple types of throwing rod heads and different toys. This multi-functional design allows a single connector to accommodate various heads for different toy types, providing flexibility without complicating the overall structure
3Device complexity
If the connector lacks an elastic portion, then the structure is simpler, but the launch speed and rotation acceleration are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
An elastic portion is incorporated into the connector to change its mechanical parameters dynamically. The elastic material allows the connector to deform and store energy during the throwing motion, then release this energy to increase launch speed and rotation acceleration, while the overall connector structure remains relatively simple
4Device complexity
If the connector lacks corrugated teeth, then the structure is simpler, but the elastic deformation space is limited and the connector is more prone to damage
Solution Approach 1:
Corrugated teeth with curved surfaces are added to the connector to create elastic deformation spaces. These curved structural features allow the connector to flex and absorb impact forces more effectively, reducing the likelihood of damage while maintaining a relatively simple overall connector design
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 design improves launch speed and rotation, enhances user enjoyment through the Magnus effect, and ensures secure handling, allowing for various toys and convenient transportation.
Implementation Method 1
the elasticity of the elastic portion increases the work done on the toy's running thread, improving the launch speed
Implementation Method 2
accelerate the rotation of the toy at the moment of launch, thereby achieving the Magnus effect in the toy during high-speed launch
Implementation Method 3
The turbulent boundary layer generated by shallow vortices at high rotational speeds reduces aerodynamic drag
Implementation Method 4
The turbulent boundary layer generated by shallow vortices at high rotational speeds reduces aerodynamic drag
Data Source
AI summary
This application provides a throwing rod structure that includes a connector with an elastic portion. The throwing rod assembly comprises a throwing rod handle and a throwing rod head, where the throwing rod handle and the throwing rod head are detachably connected to the connector, and the elastic portion is located between the throwing rod handle and the throwing rod head. The throwing rod handle and the throwing rod head are detachably connected via the connector, enabling the replacement of the throwing rod head. The elastic portion of the connector is located between the throwing rod handle and the throwing rod head. At the moment of toy launching, the elastic effect of the elastic portion increases the work done on the toy's running thread, improving the launch speed and accelerating the toy's rotation.