Flexible Annular Ring Flying Disc with Detachable Trampoline Surface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing flying discs lack a design that enhances both safety and ease of use, particularly in launching and catching objects, and do not effectively utilize flexible materials for improved performance.
Innovation Solution
A sports activity device featuring an outer annular ring member detachably engaged with an inner annular ring assembly, incorporating a flexible, trampoline-like surface for launching and catching objects, which includes a removable trampoline extrusion system to ensure secure engagement and efficient object rebound.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a rigid flying disc design is used, then structural stability is maintained, but safety and ease of catching are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies flexible materials to create a flying disc with a flexible outer annular ring member and inner annular ring assembly. This flexibility allows the disc to deform upon impact, reducing injury risk while maintaining flight stability through the engineered annular structure. The flexible construction enables the disc to bend and absorb impact forces, directly addressing the contradiction between safety and structural stability.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a flexible material is used throughout the disc, then safety improves, but launching efficiency and velocity are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements local quality by differentiating the properties of different disc regions. The flexible materials are strategically positioned in the outer annular ring and inner ring assembly to provide safety and shock absorption, while the central planar surface maintains sufficient rigidity for effective launching and catching. This localized differentiation resolves the contradiction by allowing flexibility where needed for safety while preserving stiffness where launching efficiency is critical.
3Ease of repair
If a detachable engagement system is used, then ease of repair and adaptability improve, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the flying disc into separable components: an outer annular ring member and an inner annular ring assembly that can be detachably engaged. This segmentation allows individual parts to be replaced or repaired independently without discarding the entire device, directly improving ease of repair. The engagement assembly provides a straightforward connection mechanism that minimizes complexity while enabling the beneficial detachable feature.
4Ease of operation
If the disc is made foldable for storage, then ease of storage improves, but structural integrity during use is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes flexible outer annular ring and inner ring assembly that can be bent and folded for compact storage while maintaining sufficient structural integrity during flight and play. The flexibility of these annular components allows the disc to be collapsed without permanent deformation, enabling easy storage. During use, the engineered flexibility provides enough rigidity to maintain flight characteristics while allowing controlled deformation for safety.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides a safer and more efficient means of launching and catching objects, allowing for increased velocity, height, and distance, while also serving as a versatile tool for various athletic activities and training exercises.
Implementation Method 1
a flexible material creating a substantially uninterrupted planar surface that stretches across an annular cavity defined by the continuous inner surface of the inner ring member configured and operable to launch and/or catch objects
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AI summary
A sports activity device playable, for example, as a device for launching and catching objects and as a tossable flying disc. Embodiments of the sports activity device includes an outer annular ring member and an inner annular ring assembly detachably engaged to the outer annular ring member. The inner annular ring assembly may include an inner annular ring member and an engagement assembly configured and operable to facilitate detachable engagement of the inner annular ring assembly with the outer annular ring member.