Show Stick Spring Joint Reinforcement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing show sticks are prone to breaking at the joint, rendering them inoperable during use.

Innovation Solution

A show stick design that incorporates a spring underlying a protective layer, which reinforces the joint and maintains flexibility, preventing the whip from coming apart at the joint.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a traditional joint design is used to connect whip portions, then the show stick can be assembled, but the joint easily breaks and the whip comes apart during use

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvejoint durabilityVSAvoidjoint strength

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

A spring mechanism is installed within the joint assembly to absorb and cushion forces that would otherwise cause the joint to break. The spring provides pre-compression and elastic deformation capability, preventing catastrophic failure during use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Solution Approach 2:

The joint assembly combines multiple materials including a spring (metallic elastic material), protective layers (polymer or rubber material), and whip portions (flexible material) to create a composite structure that leverages the strengths of each material to prevent breakage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If the joint is reinforced to prevent breaking, then durability improves, but the flexibility and whip-like motion may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvejoint durabilityVSAvoidwhip flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The spring mechanism within the joint provides dynamic response to applied forces, allowing the joint to flex and move during whip motion while maintaining structural integrity. The spring compresses and expands to accommodate the flexible motion required for whip functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The protective layers are designed with specific material properties that balance protection and flexibility. The spring constant and material composition are selected to provide adequate reinforcement while allowing the necessary range of motion and flexibility for whip-like action.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

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 solution significantly increases the durability and flexibility of the show stick, preventing breakage and ensuring continued functionality during use.

Implementation Method 1

A spring underlying a protective layer, which reinforces the joint and maintains flexibility

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS12325623B1Show stick with spring joint

Publication Date: 2025.06.10 ALBRACHT NICK

AI summary

A system and method for a show stick. The show stick has an upstream whip component joined with a downstream whip component by a joint. There is a spring overlaying the joint. At least one protective layer is placed atop the spring. The protective layer keeps the fine edges from making contact with an animal. The spring provides the necessary flexibility, but the spring further reinforces the joint and ensures the whip does not come apart at the joint.