Mobile Phone Case Gyro Rotating Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional mobile phone cases lack playability and entertainment features, failing to provide an engaging experience beyond basic protection.

Innovation Solution

A mobile phone case equipped with a gyro function, featuring a rotating assembly comprising a bearing seat, bearing, and rotating shafts at each corner, allowing for rotational play by applying force with a finger or object, enabling cyclic rotation and interactive play.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a conventional mobile phone case is used, then the mobile phone is protected, but the case lacks playability and entertainment features

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveplayabilityVSAvoidstructure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The rotating assembly is nested within the mobile phone case structure, with bearing seats embedded in the case body and rotating shafts positioned within bearing holes. This nesting approach allows the gyro function to be integrated into the case without requiring a separate external mechanism, adding playability while controlling structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces dynamic rotating components (rotating shafts with bearings) into the previously static phone case structure. The rotating shafts can rotate freely within the bearing seats, transforming the case from a purely protective static object to an interactive dynamic toy that responds to user input through cyclic rotation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If rotating assemblies are added to provide gyro function, then playability is enhanced, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinteractive playVSAvoidmechanical structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The rotating assembly is segmented into distinct functional components: bearing seats (providing mounting and support), bearing holes (housing the rotation mechanism), and rotating shafts (enabling the gyro motion). This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the overall assembly process, reducing manufacturing complexity while maintaining interactive play functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

Enhances playability and entertainment value for mobile phones, offering a new form of interactive culture suitable for various environments.

Implementation Method 1

the bearing is mounted on the bearing seat, the rotating shaft is mounted in a bearing hole

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentUS20240413850A1Mobile phone case with gyro function
Publication Date: 2024.12.12 WU DONGNI
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a mobile phone case with gyro function, including a mobile phone case and a rotating component, wherein the rotating assembly includes a bearing seat, a bearing and a rotating shaft, a through hole is provided at each of the four corners of the mobile phone case, a rotating assembly is provided in each of the through holes, the rotating shafts of two diagonal rotating assemblies coincide, and the rotating assembly is located inside the diagonal of the mobile phone. The bottom surface of the bearing seat is arc-shaped, the outer side surface of the bearing hole is circular and is provided with a groove, an annular boss is provided in a through hole on the mobile phone case, and the bearing seat is clamped in the through hole on the mobile phone case.