Pre-assembled Model Kit with Rotational Ball-Joint Limbs

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing model assembly methods using block structures for arc splicing result in difficulty in intuitively seeing the style outline of structures, and the assembled models lack flexibility due to immovable joints.

Innovation Solution

A rapidly pre-assembled model product is formed by sleeving and assembling a trunk model, a head model, arm models, leg models, and a model hand, utilizing ball-head connecting mechanisms and round rod connecting mechanisms to allow rotational adjustments and flexibility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If block structure is divided into small pieces for arc splicing, then the model can be assembled from small components, but the style outline of structures cannot be intuitively seen and the assembly becomes very difficult to operate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly easeVSAvoidassembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The model is divided into modular components (head, trunk, arms, legs, hands) that can be assembled separately and then connected. This segmentation allows for easier manufacturing of individual parts while maintaining overall assembly simplicity through standardized connection interfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The四肢 components (arms and legs) are designed to be nested within or connected to the trunk model through receiving structures. This nesting approach allows components to be stored within the main body when not in use, simplifying the overall assembly footprint while maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Stability of the object's composition

If insert pieces connection structure is used, then the model can be assembled, but the joints cannot move and the model is not flexible enough to play and operate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvejoint stabilityVSAvoidmodel flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The connection structures between components are designed with movable joints that allow rotation and adjustment. The receiving structures and connecting pieces incorporate rotational freedom while maintaining stable connections, enabling the model to achieve various poses and configurations for enhanced playability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The joint connections allow for parameter changes in terms of angular position and orientation. The ball-head connecting mechanisms and round rod connections enable rotational movement, allowing the model to adapt to different configurations while maintaining structural stability through controlled parameter variations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS12274952B1Assembled model kit
Publication Date: 2025.04.15 NG YANNI
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AI summary

The invention discloses a rapidly pre-assembled model product, which is formed by mutually sleeving and assembling a trunk model, a head model, an arm model and a leg model; The head model is arranged on the top of the trunk model; The arm model includes a left arm model and a right arm model, wherein the left arm model is arranged on the left side of the top of the trunk model, and the right arm model is arranged on the right side of the top of the trunk model; The leg model includes a left leg model and a right leg model, wherein the left leg model is arranged on the left side of the bottom of the trunk model, and the right leg model is arranged on the right side of the bottom of the trunk model. The figure model of the invention is formed by mutually sleeving and assembling a trunk model, a head model, an arm model and a leg model, thus canceling the splicing form of the existing model adopting a small block structure, and through the pre-assembled modules, the modules are assembled and spliced through corresponding connecting structures, so as to make the whole model product assembled and spliced more conveniently and quickly.