Detachable Sliding Toy With Modular Component Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing sliding toys, such as Klotski puzzles, have a fixed overall structure that makes disassembly and replacement of damaged or patterned parts difficult, leading to low replacement efficiency and reduced practicality.
Innovation Solution
A detachable sliding toy design featuring a main frame with an accommodating cavity, a sliding rail base, and a slider assembly, utilizing detachable connections through first and second fixed parts, sliding grooves, and splicing parts to allow quick disassembly and assembly of components, enabling easy replacement and adaptation of shapes and sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the sliding toy uses a fixed overall structure, then the structural stability is improved, but the ease of repair and replacement efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding toy is divided into multiple detachable modules including a base module, sliding block module, and cover module. Each module can be independently removed and replaced through detachable connection structures (first connection structure between base and sliding blocks, second connection structure between base and cover), enabling easy repair while maintaining structural stability during gameplay.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the sliding toy uses a fixed overall structure, then the structural stability is improved, but the adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The toy is segmented into replaceable modules that can be configured in different arrangements. The sliding blocks can be removed and replaced with different patterns or designs, and the cover can be detached to reveal or hide the sliding blocks, providing multiple gameplay modes and visual configurations while maintaining a stable base structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection structures enable dynamic reconfiguration of the toy. Users can detach and reattach sliding blocks and covers to change the toy's appearance and functionality, allowing adaptation to different preferences or repair needs while the base maintains its structural integrity.
3Ease of manufacture
If the sliding toy uses a fixed overall structure, then the manufacturing simplicity is improved, but the replacement efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The toy is manufactured as separate modular components (base, sliding blocks, cover) that are assembled through simple detachable connection structures. This modular manufacturing approach slightly increases production steps but enables rapid replacement of individual components, significantly improving replacement efficiency compared to manufacturing a completely fixed structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The base module serves multiple functions: it provides the structural foundation, contains the sliding grooves, and acts as the connection interface for both sliding blocks and cover through universal connection structures. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed while maintaining replacement efficiency.
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AI summary
A detachable sliding toy is provided, which includes a main frame, a sliding rail base, and a slider assembly, wherein a centre of the main frame is formed an accommodating cavity, and an inner wall of the accommodating cavity is provided with first fixed parts; a shape of the sliding rail base is matched to the accommodating cavity, and the sliding rail base is provided with second fixed parts detachably connected to the first fixed parts; a plurality of sliding grooves are cross arranged on the sliding rail base; the slider assembly is covered and connected to the sliding rail base, including a plurality of sliding blocks. The sliding toy can be quickly disassembled by separating the main frame and the sliding rail base, and then separating the sliding rail base and the slider assembly, with low difficulty in disassembly and assembly.