Servomotor Assembly Block with Integrated Rotary Polyhedron

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing assembly block kits require special parts for rotation shafts, limiting their versatility and necessitating separate purchases for different applications, such as gears, tires, and rods, which increases costs and complexity for users.

Innovation Solution

An assembly block kit equipped with a servomotor that can be directly connected to a rotary block on the rotation shaft, eliminating the need for additional components like gears and allowing for various types of rotating parts without requiring special parts for rotation shafts, enabling users to create diverse assemblies with rotating mechanisms.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If special parts (gears, tires, rods) are used for rotation shafts in assembly block kits, then the rotation function can be achieved, but the device complexity and the number of parts required increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveversatility of assembly blockVSAvoidcomplexity of assembly block kit
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The assembly block integrates a servomotor directly into the block body, making the block itself capable of rotation without requiring separate gears, tires, or rods. This multi-functional design allows a single block to serve both as a structural element and a rotating component, reducing the need for specialized parts and enhancing versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention combines the servomotor, rotation shaft, and assembly block into a single integrated unit. The servomotor is mounted inside the block body with its output shaft extending outward, merging multiple functions (motivation, transmission, and rotation) into one component, thereby simplifying the overall system and reducing part count.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Adaptability or versatility

If special parts are purchased separately for different rotation applications, then specific rotation functions can be achieved, but the cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevariety of rotating partsVSAvoidnumber of parts to purchase
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The standardized assembly block with integrated servomotor can be used for various rotation applications without requiring different specialized parts. Users can achieve diverse rotating functions by assembling multiple identical blocks in different configurations, eliminating the need to purchase separate gears, tires, and rods for each application.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention divides the rotation function into modular assembly blocks that can be independently assembled. Each block is a self-contained unit with its own servomotor and rotation capability, allowing users to segment complex rotating structures into simpler modular components rather than requiring complete specialized kits for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Power

If gears and other transmission components are used to connect motor to rotation shaft, then the motor can drive the rotation shaft, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemotor driving capabilityVSAvoidnumber of transmission components
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The servomotor is directly integrated into the assembly block body with its output shaft serving as the rotation shaft. This eliminates the need for separate gears, belts, or other transmission components, as the motor's rotational power is directly transferred to the block's rotation shaft, simplifying the power transmission system while maintaining full driving capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 assembly block kit with a servomotor allows users to create complex rotating structures without additional components, enhancing versatility and reducing the need for separate purchases, thus providing a cost-effective and flexible solution for creating various works with rotating parts.

Implementation Method 1

a servomotor 2 which is mounted to a block main body 1; a rotation shaft 3 which is rotationally driven by the servomotor 2

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic conversion: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP3127588B1Assembly block with servomotor, and assembly block kit
Publication Date: 2019.08.28 ARTEC
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AI summary

Provided are an assembly block with a servomotor and an assembly block kit, which enable assembly of various works without requiring special parts used for a drive shaft only. An assembly block 100A with a servomotor according to the present invention includes: a block main body 1 having connection means including a protrusion 17 or a recessed portion; a servomotor 2; and a rotation shaft 3 rotationally driven by the servomotor 2. The assembly block 100A with the servomotor is connectable to another assembly block by fitting the connection means to connection means of the another assembly block. The assembly block 100A with the servomotor includes a rotary block 4 which is formed of a polyhedron, has, on a surface thereof, connection means including a recessed portion or a protrusion, and is fixed to one end of the rotation shaft 3 and rotates. The assembly block kit according to the present invention includes the assembly block 100A with the servomotor, and basic blocks connectable to the assembly block 100A.