Magnetic Crane Mechanism for Rotating and Lifting Magnetic Tiles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing magnetic tile toys offer limited play options with simple structures, leading to children losing interest quickly.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic crane is integrated into a magnetic tile toy, comprising a base, hollow limiting assembly, lifting assembly, swing arm, and magnetic suction assembly, allowing for 360° rotation and magnetic attraction to enhance playability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If magnetic tiles are spliced together through magnetic attraction to form various shapes, then children's imagination is developed, but the play options are limited and the structure is simple, causing children to lose interest
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a magnetic tile set with a magnetic crane device into an integrated toy system. The crane includes a base with magnet blocks, a rotatable turntable, a U-shaped support frame, a hollow limiting assembly, a lifting assembly, and a magnetic suction assembly. This merging of building blocks with a functional crane mechanism provides diverse play options while maintaining engagement through both construction and operational activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic crane serves multiple functions: it can lift and move magnetic tiles, rotate 360 degrees via the turntable, position tiles at different heights through the lifting assembly, and connect to other magnetic structures. The base with magnet blocks allows the crane itself to be part of the magnetic construction, enabling versatile play scenarios that combine construction and mechanical operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a magnetic crane is added to provide diverse play options, then play enjoyment is enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic crane is divided into distinct functional modules: a base with magnet blocks, a rotatable turntable component, a U-shaped support frame, a hollow limiting assembly, a lifting assembly with movable components, and a magnetic suction assembly. Each module performs a specific function and can be understood independently, making the complex device more manageable and easier to assemble while providing diverse play options.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The magnetic crane provides diverse play options by enabling the magnetic tiles to be rotated, lifted, and connected to other structures, enhancing children's play enjoyment and imagination.
Implementation Method 1
a magnetic suction assembly... a first magnet block is mounted below in the magnetic suction assembly
Implementation Method 2
a second magnet block is mounted on an inner side of the base... the base can be attracted to another magnetic tile
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a magnetic crane and a magnetic tile toy including such magnetic crane, and relates to the field of toy technologies. The magnetic crane includes a base and a second magnet block mounted in a frame thereof. The second magnet block can be attracted to another magnetic tile, thereby fixing the crane at a certain position. Additionally, a first magnet block is mounted in the magnetic suction assembly. The first magnet block can be attracted to another magnetic tile, so as to lift the magnetic tile. As a hollow limiting assembly is turned over and an elevating frame is pulled, the magnetic tile can be moved and elevated. A turnplate fixed on the base allows the hollow limiting assembly to rotate at any angle, providing more play options of the magnetic tile and enhancing children's play enjoyment.