Modular Flying Disc Centrifugal Expansion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing aerodynamically supported amusement devices, such as flying discs, do not effectively expand with centrifugal force when thrown, limiting their performance and versatility.

Innovation Solution

A modular flying disc design featuring four weighted corner sections and a center weighted section that expand with centrifugal force, allowing for stacking and enhanced aerodynamic support, utilizing various attachment methods like sewing, magnetized metals, or snap devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If a traditional flying disc design is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the disc does not effectively expand with centrifugal force when thrown, limiting performance

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural simplicityVSAvoidaerodynamic performance

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The flying disc is divided into multiple modular segments (center section, corner sections, and intermediate sections) that can independently move relative to each other. This segmentation allows the disc to expand dynamically when thrown while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through standardized modular components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The disc transitions from a static rigid structure to a dynamic expandable structure. The weighted corner sections and articulation points enable the disc to automatically expand with centrifugal force during throwing, improving aerodynamic performance without complicating the basic manufacturing process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If weighted corner sections are added to enable expansion with centrifugal force, then aerodynamic performance improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaerodynamic performanceVSAvoidstructural complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Weight is strategically concentrated in the corner sections rather than uniformly distributed. This local quality approach provides the necessary centrifugal expansion capability at critical locations while keeping the overall structure relatively simple and manageable.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The modular sections are designed to nest together when not in use, with corner sections and intermediate sections capable of stacking within the center section or against each other. This nesting capability reduces storage space and simplifies handling despite the added structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple modular sections are used to enable stacking, then versatility and configuration options improve, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestacking capabilityVSAvoidhandling complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple disc configurations are merged into a single modular system. The same basic modules that form one disc can be combined to create stacked configurations or different disc sizes, providing versatility without requiring separate designs for each configuration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The modular sections are designed with universal attachment interfaces that allow them to function in multiple roles - as individual disc components, as stacked configurations, or as parts of different disc sizes. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed while maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 modular design enhances the flying disc's performance by increasing its span when thrown, providing improved lift and stability, and allowing for multiple discs to be stacked for larger configurations.

Implementation Method 1

a flying device that has four weighted corner sections and a center weighted section that allow the modular flying disc to expand with centrifugal force when thrown

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCentrifugal force: Centrifugal Force

Implementation Method 2

The modular flying disc is an amusement device that is aerodynamically supported

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAerodynamic lift: Aerofoil

Data Source

PatentUS9630121B1Modular flying disc

Publication Date: 2017.04.25 BRIDGEWATER MARCUS

AI summary

The modular flying disc is an amusement device that is aerodynamically supported. The modular flying disc is a flying device that has four weighted corner sections and a center weighted section that allow the modular flying disc to expand with centrifugal force when thrown. In various embodiments of the disclosure, the weights used in the four weighted corner sections are configured to allow multiple modular flying discs to be stacked. The modular flying disc comprises a swatch, a center weight, and a plurality of corner weights.