Gear Box Power Output Segmentation for Assembly Robot Toy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing assembled electric toys are limited in their assembly diversity due to symmetrical power output from both ends of the driving mechanism, which restricts creativity and imagination in children's assembly play.
Innovation Solution
An assembly robot toy design featuring a gear box with a gear set, motor, and transmission rods, where the power supply module is integrated with the motor, allowing power output from both sides and the bottom of the gear box, enabling diverse assembly configurations and increased creativity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If power output is provided from both ends of the driving mechanism, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the assembly diversity is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The power output structure is segmented into multiple independent output points: two transmission rods extending from the left and right side walls, and one transmission rod extending from the bottom of the gear box. This segmentation allows assembly components to be connected at different locations and orientations, significantly increasing assembly diversity while maintaining the simplicity of the driving mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from traditional two-dimensional power output (left and right sides only) to three-dimensional power output by adding a bottom output point. This dimensional expansion allows assembly components to be arranged in multiple spatial configurations, including vertical and diagonal arrangements, thereby enhancing assembly diversity without complicating the driving mechanism.
2Device complexity
If power output is provided from both ends of the driving mechanism, then the device complexity is low, but the creativity stimulation is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the power output into multiple segmented points (left side, right side, and bottom), the patent provides children with more connection options and design freedom. This segmentation maintains low device complexity while significantly enhancing creativity stimulation through increased assembly possibilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The gear box serves multiple functions: it acts as the driving mechanism housing, provides structural support, and serves as a multi-point power distribution node. This universality allows the same component to fulfill multiple roles, maintaining simplicity while enabling diverse creative assemblies.
3Adaptability or versatility
If transmission rods are arranged on the outer side of the gear box, then the assembly flexibility is improved, but the gear box structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The gear box structure is segmented with distinct avoidance holes positioned at the left side wall, right side wall, and bottom. These segmented openings allow transmission rods to extend in multiple directions without requiring complex internal modifications to the gear box, thus improving assembly flexibility while maintaining structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The avoidance holes serve as intermediary structures that facilitate the connection between the internal transmission mechanism and external assembly components. By providing pre-defined passage points, these intermediaries simplify the overall structure while enabling flexible assembly configurations.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances assembly diversity and creativity in children's play by allowing power output from multiple directions, improving the interestingness and usability of the toy.
Implementation Method 1
a motor and a plurality of transmission rods which are respectively connected with the gear set; the head part is provided with a power supply module which is electrically connected with the motor and used for supplying power to the motor
Implementation Method 2
the gear box internally is provided with a gear set, and a motor and a plurality of transmission rods which are respectively connected with the gear set; the transmission rod is configured to rotate by transmission of the gear set when the motor is driven
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AI summary
An assembly robot toy includes a gear box, a head part and an assembly component. The head part and the assembly component are detachably arranged on the gear box, the gear box internally is provided with a gear set, and a motor and a plurality of transmission rods which are respectively connected with the gear set. The assembly component is connected with the gear set and/or the transmission rod, and the bottom of the gear box is provided with a second avoidance hole corresponding to the position of the gear group for the assembly connection. The head part is provided with a power supply module which is electrically connected with the motor and used for supplying power to the motor; and the transmission rod is configured to rotate by transmission of the gear set when the motor is driven.