Modular Construction Panel with Equidistant Fasteners
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional construction toys often limit creativity by being specific to a particular structure, making it difficult for children to build alternative structures without a variety of components.
Innovation Solution
A modular construction panel with equidistant fasteners on a trapezoidal shape, allowing for flexible assembly with other panels via lap joints, using magnetic or adhesive fasteners, and multiple layers for self-supporting structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional construction toys use specific components for a particular structure, then the structure can be built accurately, but the child's creativity is limited and alternative structures are difficult to construct
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a construction panel where each panel contains multiple fasteners that can connect to fasteners on any other panel regardless of orientation or position. This allows a single type of panel to serve multiple functions in constructing various structures, eliminating the need for specialized components for each structure type.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the construction system into standardized modular panels, each with identical fastener configurations. This segmentation allows panels to be independently assembled and reconfigured, enabling children to create diverse structures using simple repetitive units rather than complex specialized components.
2Adaptability or versatility
If construction panels use non-uniform fastener distribution, then specific structures can be built precisely, but the panels cannot be flexibly reconfigured for different structures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the parameter of fastener distribution from non-uniform to uniform across all panels. Each panel has fasteners positioned at identical locations relative to the panel geometry, allowing panels to be assembled in various configurations while maintaining consistent connection points, thus achieving both flexibility and structural accuracy.
3Stability of the object's composition
If construction panels are rigid, then stable structures can be built, but the panels cannot be easily stored or transported
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the panels flexible rather than rigid. The panels can bend and flex for easy storage and transport, yet when assembled with multiple panels connected through fasteners, they form stable three-dimensional structures that maintain their shape and provide structural stability.
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
Enables children to build a wide range of structures and shapes using a single type of panel, fostering creativity and versatility in construction, from two-dimensional shapes to three-dimensional structures and costumes.
Implementation Method 1
The fasteners may be magnets disposed within said modular construction panel.
Implementation Method 2
The modular construction panel may comprise stitching, ultrasonic welding or glue to maintain said fasteners in position.
Implementation Method 3
The modular construction panel may comprise stitching, ultrasonic welding or glue to maintain said fasteners in position.
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AI summary
A modular construction panel is provided. The modular construction panel has a panel having a plurality of fasteners disposed within or thereon, each fastener permitting adjoining to a like construction panel for creating a structure. The panels are provided in shapes optimizing modularity when mated to other panels.