Mechanical Fidget Toy Stand With Rotating Dice Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional dice games lack variety and engagement, and existing dice devices are monotonous, failing to attract users and provide sufficient entertainment.
Innovation Solution
A mechanical fidget toy with rotating plates and a pushing component that displays different dice patterns through observation windows, featuring customizable rotating plates and sound-producing mechanisms for enhanced entertainment and stress relief.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional dice are used for table games, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the function is single and cannot attract users
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms a traditional single-function die into a multi-functional device that can display multiple dice patterns (1-6 points), serve as a fidget toy for stress relief, and function as a stand for electronic equipment. The rotating plate with multiple display areas enables one structure to perform multiple functions, directly resolving the contradiction between function variety and structure complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic elements including a rotatable pushing component with movable components that can push rotating plates to rotate, creating dynamic interaction. The resetting component with spring enables automatic return to initial position, adding dynamic behavior to what would otherwise be a static object, thereby enhancing user engagement without excessive complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a mechanical fidget toy with multiple rotating plates and display areas is created, then user engagement and entertainment value increase, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the device into segmented functional modules: a pushing component with movable components, multiple independent rotating plates, display areas with dice patterns, and a resetting component. Each module performs a specific function and can be independently manufactured and assembled, reducing overall complexity while maintaining play variety.
Solution Approach 2:
The resetting component with spring automatically returns the pushing component to its initial position after use, eliminating the need for manual reset operations. This self-service mechanism reduces operational complexity for the user while maintaining the ability to perform multiple playing variations.
3Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If observation windows are added to display dice patterns, then user observation capability improves, but the housing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the display function from the main housing structure by creating separate observation windows that are integrated into the housing but serve a specific viewing purpose. The windows are positioned to allow users to observe dice patterns on rotating plates without requiring complex transparent or removable housing sections, thus improving visibility while minimizing housing complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The toy offers increased market competitiveness, provides multiple ways to play, enhances user engagement, and offers stress-relieving sounds, while ensuring a stable and customizable structure.
Implementation Method 1
each of the third magnet has the opposite magnetic pole to the first magnet, while share the same magnetic pole with the second magnet. Each of the first magnet at each of the first position is located at a side close to each of the plurality of rotating plates respectively, while each of the first magnet at the second position is located at a side away from each of the plurality of rotating plates respectively
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AI summary
A mechanical fidget toy includes a housing, a pushing component and at least one rotating plate. One end of the pushing component is exposed outside the housing, and another end of the pushing component is provided with a resetting component. Each of the at least one rotating plate is movably connected to the housing. A plurality of display areas is arranged on the surface of each of the at least one rotating plate. Each of the plurality of display areas is provided with different signs. The housing is provided with a plurality of observation windows, and users can observe the signs on at least one rotating plate through the observation windows. The pushing component is used to push the at least one rotating plate to rotate or limit the rotation of the at least one rotating plate.