Rotatable Puzzle Board with Ball Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing jigsaw puzzle technologies require large puzzle boards for assembly, which can be inconvenient due to the need for constant rotation and movement to place puzzle blocks from various angles.
Innovation Solution
A rotatable puzzle board design featuring a support plate with a contact component and a support component, allowing the puzzle board to be rotatably connected to the support plate, enabling easy adjustment and assembly at various angles without moving the board.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a larger puzzle board is used to accommodate more puzzle blocks, then the puzzle capacity increases, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to the need for constant rotation and movement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the puzzle board rotatable relative to the support plate. The rotation shaft and bearing enable the puzzle board to rotate smoothly, allowing players to adjust the board orientation dynamically during assembly without moving the entire board structure. This dynamic adjustment capability resolves the contradiction by maintaining large board capacity while improving operational ease through flexible positioning.
2Ease of operation
If the puzzle board is made rotatable, then the ease of operation improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the extraction principle by isolating the rotation mechanism into a separate, modular component system. The rotation shaft is extracted from the main board structure and integrated into the support plate assembly, allowing the rotation function to be independently managed. This modular extraction reduces overall structural complexity while maintaining the rotatable feature, as the rotation mechanism can be assembled and disassembled without affecting the entire puzzle board structure.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a rotation mechanism is added to the puzzle board, then the adaptability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the universality principle by designing the rotation mechanism to serve multiple functions. The same rotation shaft and bearing assembly that enables position adjustment also provides structural support for the puzzle board and facilitates easy assembly. The support plate integrates both the rotation function and the support function, eliminating the need for separate complex mechanisms. This multi-functionality approach improves adaptability while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
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
The rotatable puzzle board allows users to assemble puzzles at various angles without moving the board, enhancing convenience and ease of use, especially for larger puzzles that require extensive rotation and adjustment.
Implementation Method 1
a bearing is provided in the bearing installation hole; the rotation shaft on the contact board passes through the bearing and is fixed in the contact component socket
Implementation Method 2
an anti-slip block is provided on the contact plate, and the anti-slip block is located on one side of the contact plate that contacts with the puzzle board
Implementation Method 3
the support component is located on the support plate and includes a support seat and a rotating ball located on the support seat and be capable of rotating at any angle
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AI summary
A rotatable puzzle board is provided, which includes a puzzle board. One side of the puzzle board is provided with a rotatable base, the rotatable base includes a support plate, a contact component, and a support component. The support plate is provided with a contact component socket, and the contact component includes a contact plate. One side of the contact plate extends downwards with a rotation shaft, which is located in the contact component socket. The contact plate is contacted with the puzzle board, the contact component is rotatably connected to the support plate. The support component is located on the support plate, and the support component includes a support seat and a rotating ball located on the support seat and can rotate at any angle. The rotating ball is contacted with the puzzle board, a user can complete puzzles at various angles on the puzzle board without moving.