Push-Push Mechanism Actuating Switch for Toy Electronics
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Solution Overview
Problem
The market for toys and gimmicks requires innovative and cost-effective solutions that incorporate functional mechanisms and additional light and/or sound effects to capture buyer interest.
Innovation Solution
A device featuring a push-push mechanism with a slider element and a basic element, integrated with a circuit board for creating light and/or sound effects, and a switch that activates/deactivates the electronics upon the mechanism's operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a push-push mechanism with integrated switch and electronics is used, then the toy provides additional light and/or sound effects and enhanced functionality, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the push-push mechanism, switch, and electronics into a single integrated device. The slider element of the push-push mechanism directly actuates the switch, eliminating the need for separate components and controls. This merging of functions allows the toy to provide light and/or sound effects while maintaining relatively simple construction suitable for cost-effective manufacturing.
2Adaptability or versatility
If electronics for light and/or sound effects are integrated into the toy, then the toy becomes more attractive to buyers, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The push-push mechanism serves multiple functions: it operates the mechanical function of the toy (opening/closing) and simultaneously actuates the electrical switch to control light and/or sound effects. This multi-functionality allows the toy to be more attractive to buyers with added features while avoiding the need for additional separate controls or mechanisms, thereby controlling manufacturing costs.
3Ease of operation
If a switch is integrated into the push-push mechanism to control electronics, then the toy provides interactive light and/or sound effects, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The push-push mechanism itself serves to activate the switch; no separate control mechanism is needed. The slider element's movement directly actuates the switch through mechanical contact, allowing the toy to provide interactive light and/or sound effects using the existing operational mechanism. This self-service approach increases interactivity without adding significant complexity.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device, in particular a toy, comprising a base body with a push-push mechanism, wherein the push-push mechanism comprises a sliding element (6) and a base element (7), wherein the sliding element (6) is arranged to be longitudinally movable on the base element (7), and wherein the sliding element (6) and the base element (7) are connected to each other by a locking element (13), and a circuit board (9), wherein the circuit board (9) comprises electronics for generating light and/or sound effects, wherein the device (1) further comprises a switch (11), wherein the switch (11) is provided to activate and deactivate the electronics and is thus arranged on the device (1).that a first push of the push-push mechanism switches the switch (11) to an "on" position, thus activating the electronics, and a second push of the push-push mechanism switches the switch (11) to an "off" position, thus deactivating the electronics. Such a toy is easy to manufacture and offers great fun thanks to the built-in mechanism.