Rotating Cylinder Ring Mechanism for Dynamic Figure Motion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing jewelry designs fail to effectively simulate the running motion of animal and human figures on a ring-type piece of jewelry, lacking dynamic and engaging mechanisms to convey movement.
Innovation Solution
A mechanism involving a rotating wheel system with articulated limb elements attached to a cylindrical assembly, where opposing cylinders are manually rotated to simulate the running motion of various figures, including horses, dogs, cats, alligators, humans, four-legged animals, and two-legged mammals, by utilizing a pivoting joint system and gear or friction interfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a static figure embossment is used on a ring, then the jewelry structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the running motion simulation capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the static figure embossment into a dynamic mechanism by attaching articulated limbs to a rotating outer cylinder. The limbs are connected through pivoting joints that allow movement, enabling the figure to simulate running motion when the cylinder rotates. This dynamic approach resolves the contradiction by adding motion capability while maintaining a relatively simple cylindrical structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The figure is divided into separate articulated segments (head, body, limbs) that can move independently. The limbs are attached to the outer cylinder through pivoting joints, allowing each segment to move relative to others during rotation. This segmentation enables the running motion simulation while keeping each individual component simple and easy to manufacture.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple rotating wheels with articulated limbs are added to simulate running motion, then the dynamic display capability is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The outer cylinder serves multiple functions: it rotates to drive the running motion, it holds the articulated limbs through attachment points, and it provides the structural framework for the entire mechanism. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, simplifying manufacturing while maintaining dynamic display capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The articulated limbs are nested within the cylindrical assembly structure, with pivoting joints positioned inside the cylinder's rotation path. The inner cylinder is nested within the outer cylinder, creating a compact nested arrangement that reduces overall complexity and simplifies the manufacturing process while maintaining the running motion simulation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the outer cylinder rotates to drive limb movement, then the running motion is simulated effectively, but the mechanical precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The running motion is simulated through periodic rotation of the outer cylinder, creating a rhythmic lifting and lowering of the limbs. This periodic action naturally produces the characteristic gait of running without requiring precise continuous control. The cyclic motion allows for tolerance in manufacturing while maintaining effective running simulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The pivoting joints are designed to allow free movement within their ranges, accommodating variations in cylinder rotation precision. The dynamic nature of the joints absorbs manufacturing tolerances and maintains effective running motion simulation even with moderate precision requirements, reducing the need for extremely tight manufacturing tolerances.
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
Enables a wearable ring-type jewelry item that visually conveys the running motion of figures through mechanical manipulation, enhancing the aesthetic and interactive experience by creating a dynamic display of movement.
Implementation Method 1
The upper and lower leg elements are joined to the figure, by a pivoting joint and then attached to one another by a second pivoting joint
Implementation Method 2
by utilizing a pivoting joint system and gear or friction interfaces
Data Source
AI summary
A jewelry ring designed to be worn on the finger of a hand, having rotating halves that when rotated against one another cause the legs of a Horse or other figure attached to the outward face to move in a naturally articulate manner or run. The rings assembly consists of an inner and outer cylinder that contain one or more inner gears or friction driven cylinders which are positioned perpendicular relative to the center axis of the rotating cylinders and are held in place by the two cylinders. When the cylinders of the ring are rotated in opposing directions the cylinders that are positioned perpendicular to the center axis rotate. The rotational movement of the cylinders that are positioned perpendicular to the center axes cause the leg elements, consisting of upper and lower sections, connected to the cylinder and the Horse or other figure by rotational joints, to move in a fashion designed to mimic the natural leg movement of the horse or other figure on the ring or to appear to run.