Pivoted Bead Framework With Selective Locking for Pattern Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional beading processes limit the control and organization of beads in structured designs, leading to free movement and loss of design functionality, as both ornamental and engineering professionals focus on separate aspects without addressing the issue of controlling bead movement in organized structures.
Innovation Solution
A bead product system featuring beads with multiple axial configurations, holding members with pivots, and a locking mechanism that allows specific beads to rotate within defined ranges, enabling user control over bead movement and patterns through a combination of axial positions and locking mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If beads are organized into predetermined structures, then structural organization is improved, but bead movement control is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by enabling beads to rotate within defined angular ranges rather than being completely fixed. The holding members with pivots allow beads to dynamically adjust their positions within permitted ranges, providing both structural organization and controlled movement capability simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of bead movement from complete freedom to constrained rotation within specific angular ranges. By defining first, second, and third ranges of axial positions, the system transforms the bead position parameter to achieve both organization and controllability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If beads are allowed to move freely on pivots, then design flexibility is improved, but structural stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the bead movement parameter from unrestricted rotation to constrained rotation within defined angular ranges (first, second, and third ranges of axial positions). This parameter change maintains design flexibility while restoring structural stability through the locking mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism acts as an intermediary between the bead and the holding member, controlling the bead's rotational movement. It permits rotation within defined ranges while preventing movement beyond these ranges, thus mediating between flexibility and stability requirements.
3Ease of operation
If a locking mechanism is added to control bead rotation, then movement control is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is designed to work universally with multiple beads through the same holding member structure. The same locking mechanism can control multiple beads' rotational ranges, reducing overall system complexity compared to having separate locking mechanisms for each bead.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates equipotentiality by using identical holding members with pivots and locking mechanisms for all beads in the system. This standardization reduces design and manufacturing complexity while maintaining consistent control across all beads.
Data Source
AI summary
A bead product is provided. The bead product comprises a plurality of beads, each of the plurality of beads having a first surface facing a first direction opposing a second surface facing a second direction; a plurality of holding members, one of the plurality of holding members disposed within or attached to the plurality of beads; a framework formed from the holding member and the plurality of beads, the framework having a first configuration and a second configuration; and a locking mechanism, the locking mechanism locks positions of the holding member, the plurality of beads or both on the framework in the first configuration and the locking mechanism unlocks only a predetermined bead of the plurality beads for movement on the framework in the second configuration. Systems and methods are disclosed.