Integrated Electronics Module for Toy Actuation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronics modules require multiple components and skilled labor for assembly, leading to high costs and inefficiencies, including the need for external resistors and complex manufacturing processes.
Innovation Solution
An integrated electronics module that eliminates the need for external components like resistors and allows for simplified assembly by integrating an integrated circuit directly into a transistor case package, which can be affixed to a power source and activated through a level-hold trigger, enabling actuation segments like sound playback without requiring skilled labor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple external components (resistors, PCB, battery contact plate, switch) are used in electronics modules, then functional requirements are met, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate components (integrated circuit, resistors, battery contact plate, switch) into a single integrated electronics module. The IC is directly mounted on the battery contact plate with integrated resistor elements, eliminating the need for separate PCB and external resistor components. This consolidation maintains all required functions while reducing component count and assembly complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery contact plate serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides electrical contact for battery insertion, houses the integrated circuit, incorporates resistor elements, and provides structural support for the switch. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate dedicated components for each function, reducing overall device complexity.
2Manufacturing precision
If skilled labor and automated machines are used for assembly, then manufacturing precision is maintained, but labor cost and production time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The electronics module is pre-assembled and tested as a complete unit before being installed into the final product. The IC, resistors, battery contact plate, and switch are integrated in advance, so that during final assembly, only the module installation is required. This preliminary integration maintains precision while significantly simplifying the final assembly process and increasing productivity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If external resistors and additional electronics are incorporated, then functional requirements are satisfied, but manufacturing cost and physical footprint increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates resistor elements directly onto the battery contact plate alongside the IC, eliminating the need for separate external resistor components. This merging reduces the total number of parts that need to be manufactured, purchased, and assembled, thereby reducing manufacturing cost while maintaining all required electrical functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The battery contact plate is designed as a multi-functional component that provides both electrical contact and houses passive components (resistors) and active components (IC, switch). This universal design reduces the total component count and simplifies manufacturing processes, leading to lower production costs while satisfying all functional requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
An efficient electronics package comprising an integrated circuit, a transistor case packaging, a power supply, an actuation segment and a sensor segment, wherein engagement of the integrated circuit causes the actuation segment to be activated. The integrated circuit may be engaged, for example, by a level-hold trigger or the sensor segment.