Electrostatic Doll Stand With Charge Transfer Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional doll stands lack the ability to dynamically style and display dolls with advanced features such as electrostatic hair manipulation and lighting, limiting their interactive and aesthetic capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A doll stand equipped with an electrostatic charge generating device, such as a Van de Graaff generator, and light sources, which includes a conductive member for transferring charge to the doll and an electrical disconnect mechanism to manage power, allowing for the levitation and illumination of doll hair when activated.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an electrostatic charge generating device is added to the doll stand, then the ability to dynamically style and display dolls is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into a single integrated doll stand system: the electrostatic charge generating device (Van de Graaff generator) is merged with the supporting structure, conductive members, light sources, and speaker into one unified device. This allows the stand to simultaneously support the doll, generate electrostatic charge for hair manipulation, provide illumination, and emit sounds, thereby improving versatility while managing complexity through functional integration
Solution Approach 2:
The doll stand is designed as a multi-functional device that can: (1) support and display the doll, (2) generate electrostatic charge to manipulate doll hair, (3) illuminate the doll through light sources, and (4) emit sounds through a speaker. This universal design allows a single device to perform multiple styling and display functions, enhancing adaptability without requiring separate dedicated devices for each function
2Reliability
If a conductive member is made movable to control charge transfer, then the safety and control of electrostatic discharge is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The conductive member is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to dynamically change position between a first position (hindered charge transfer) and a second position (promoted charge transfer). This dynamic configuration enables controlled electrostatic discharge - when the conductive member is in the first position, charge transfer is limited for safety; when moved to the second position, full charge transfer occurs for effective hair manipulation. The movability provides reliable control over the electrostatic discharge process
Solution Approach 2:
The conductive member acts as an intermediary between the electrostatic charge generating device and the doll. By making it movable, it serves as a controllable mediator that can selectively enable or disable charge transfer. The biasing member further mediates by automatically returning the conductive member to the safe first position after use, ensuring controlled discharge while simplifying operation through automatic reset functionality
3Object-affected harmful factors
If an electrical disconnect mechanism is added to prevent power reception when no doll is present, then user safety is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical disconnect mechanism is configured to automatically prevent the electrostatic charge generating device from receiving power when no doll is present on the stand. This preliminary safety action occurs before any potential harmful effect can occur - the disconnect mechanism proactively cuts off power supply in the absence of a doll, eliminating the risk of uncontrolled electrostatic discharge or energy waste. When a doll is placed on the stand, the mechanism automatically enables power reception, providing safety without requiring manual intervention
Solution Approach 2:
The electrical disconnect mechanism operates autonomously based on the presence or absence of a doll on the stand. It self-regulates the power supply to the electrostatic charge generating device without requiring user control - when a doll is detected (through weight, contact, or position sensing), the mechanism automatically enables power; when no doll is present, it automatically disconnects power. This self-service functionality improves safety while minimizing the need for additional control interfaces or complex user interactions
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the dynamic styling and display of dolls with levitated hair and illumination, enhancing play and display experiences while ensuring user safety through controlled electrostatic discharge.
Implementation Method 1
an electrostatic charge generating device supported by the supporting structure for causing hair of the doll to move when the doll is supported by the supporting structure and the electrostatic charge generating device is activated
Implementation Method 2
In various embodiments the electrostatic charge generating device is a Van de Graaff generator that is located inside of the supporting structure of the stand and is used to make the hair of the doll stand up on end
Implementation Method 3
the stand includes a conductive member for contacting the doll and for transferring charge generated by the electrostatic charge generating device to the doll
Data Source
AI summary
A stand includes a supporting structure for supporting a doll and an electrostatic charge generating device supported by the supporting structure for causing hair of the doll to move when the doll is supported by the supporting structure and the electrostatic charge generating device is activated. A method of using a stand for a doll includes supporting the doll with a supporting structure of the stand and activating an electrostatic charge generating device that is supported by the supporting structure to cause hair of the doll to move. The supporting structure may include a conductive member made of carbon-impregnated plastic for contacting the doll and for transferring charge generated by the electrostatic charge generating device to the doll. The conductive member may be moveable in response to a positioning of the doll to provide for user safety. The stand may also include an electrical disconnect mechanism for user safety.