Modular Flying Disc With Handle And Dome
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional flying discs lack versatility and functionality, failing to provide innovative configurations, enhanced durability, and integrated features that can enhance play and usability.
Innovation Solution
The development of a flying disc system that includes a handle, dome, and modular parts allowing for various configurations such as single, double, triple, and multi-disk setups, along with integrated features like shock absorption, propulsion systems, and embedded technologies for communication, navigation, and entertainment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional flying discs are used, then simplicity and ease of manufacture are maintained, but versatility and functionality are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The flying disc system is divided into separate modular components including the disc body, handle, dome, and various attachments that can be independently manufactured and assembled. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall versatility through different configuration combinations.
Solution Approach 2:
The flying disc system is designed with multi-functional capabilities where a single base disc can be configured for multiple uses by attaching different handles, domes, and accessories. The universal mounting interface allows the same disc body to support various configurations for different playing styles and functions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If modular parts and configurations are added, then versatility is enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses segmented modular parts that can be manufactured separately using standardized processes and then assembled. Each module (handle, dome, disc) is designed with consistent mounting interfaces that simplify both manufacturing and assembly, reducing overall complexity despite the variety of configurations available.
3Adaptability or versatility
If integrated features like shock absorption and propulsion are added, then functionality is enhanced, but device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functions such as shock absorption, propulsion, and structural support are merged into integrated components. For example, the handle incorporates shock-absorbing materials and propulsion mechanisms within its structure, eliminating the need for separate components and simplifying the overall manufacturing process while maintaining enhanced functionality.
4Reliability
If handle and dome attachments are added, then durability and safety are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The handle and dome are merged with the disc structure through integrated mounting systems that reinforce the overall construction. The handle incorporates shock-absorbing materials and the dome provides structural reinforcement, combining multiple protective functions into unified components that enhance durability without proportionally increasing complexity.
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AI summary
This invention is a type of flying disc. It has very special features that makes it unique and an innovation. To the flying disc part one can add a handle, thus, making it a flying disc with a handle protruding downwards from the center of the flying disc part. To this flying disc with a handle, one can add many features like: an overhang, a dome, lights, sound devices, solar panels, computer, buttons, light sensors, speakers, TV screen, meteorological instruments, remote control, drone capabilities, flaps, wings, propellers, etc. Also, this flying disc with a handle rotates like a top on various surfaces. Thus, it is a flying disc and a top in one. To the flying disc with a handle, one can add or take off parts, like extensions, handle, and flying disc parts to create bigger or more interesting flying discs, as shown in the drawings.