Perpendicular Plane Assembly for Rigid 3D Spherical Structures

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for assembling three-dimensional objects using wire grids are complex, consume high amounts of material, and result in objects that lack necessary rigidity, limiting material choices to wire and not allowing for efficient assembly or sufficient structural integrity.

Innovation Solution

A method involving the selection and connection of at least six identical elements, where each element's connection points are determined to form intersecting planes that are perpendicular, allowing for the assembly of a three-dimensional object with high strength properties by ensuring planes intersect at right angles, using materials like metal, polymer, or composite materials.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If wire grids with spiral winding are twisted to form three-dimensional objects, then the objects can be assembled, but the assembly process becomes complex and material consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveassembly processVSAvoidassembly complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention divides the three-dimensional object into multiple planar elements that can be assembled independently and then connected. Each plane is formed by straight wires instead of complex spiral windings, allowing for simpler manufacturing and assembly of individual components before final integration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention transitions from two-dimensional wire grid patterns to three-dimensional structures formed by intersecting planes. By using straight wires arranged in perpendicular planes rather than spiral windings, the assembly process becomes more straightforward while achieving the desired three-dimensional form.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Ease of manufacture

If wire grids are used to form three-dimensional objects, then assembly is possible, but material consumption becomes high

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveassembly capabilityVSAvoidmaterial consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts the essential structural function from complex spiral wire windings and reduces it to simple straight wires arranged in perpendicular planes. This extraction eliminates unnecessary material while preserving the load-bearing and structural integrity functions of the three-dimensional object.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes the geometric parameters from spiral windings with multiple turns to straight wires with specific lengths and orientations. This parameter change significantly reduces material consumption while maintaining the structural capability to form three-dimensional objects.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of manufacture

If wire grids are twisted to form three-dimensional objects, then assembly can be achieved, but the resulting objects lack necessary rigidity

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveassembly feasibilityVSAvoidstructural rigidity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The invention performs preliminary action by pre-forming rigid planar elements with straight wires before assembly. These pre-formed planes provide inherent rigidity, and when connected in perpendicular orientations, they create a structurally sound three-dimensional object that maintains rigidity throughout assembly rather than gaining it through the assembly process itself.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

4Ease of manufacture

If wire materials are used for three-dimensional objects, then assembly is possible, but material selection is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveassembly capabilityVSAvoidmaterial selection

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The invention applies universality by designing a structural system using straight wires and perpendicular planes that can accommodate multiple material types. The geometric arrangement and connection methodology remain the same regardless of whether wire, rod, tube, or other linear elements are used, enabling versatility in material selection while maintaining assembly capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12049046B2Method of obtaining parallel-perpendicular spherical system of planes

Publication Date: 2024.07.30 MAKAROV IVAN ALEKSANDROVICH

AI summary

The invention relates to methods for producing parallel-perpendicular spherical systems and can be used to assemble structures in engineering, construction or other arts. The method comprises the following operations: first, selecting of at least three identical elements; determining of at least one connection point on the first element; at least, determining of the connection point on the second element; connecting of the elements at certain points of the junction in such a way that the planes passing through the first element and the second element are perpendicular; selecting of the next element; determining of its points of intersection with first and second elements; connecting of the element with the first and second elements at the intersection points in such a way that the planes passing through the elements are mutually perpendicular, wherein meeting of the condition that the first element is parallel to the fourth one, the second element is parallel to the fifth one, and the third element is parallel to the sixth element. The claimed solution simplifies the assembly of three-dimensional objects and increases their reliability.