Skate-Bear Projection Lamp Rotary Picture Plate Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing skate-bear-shaped projection lamps have limited picture combinations, requiring complex operations to switch images, which can lead to user frustration and decreased interest, especially for children.

Innovation Solution

The design incorporates a skate-bear-shaped projection lamp with a projection head portion, a lower body, and a center column, featuring adjustable inner and outer annular picture plates, dynamic aurora light sources, and a rotary adjustment assembly, allowing for multiple angle adjustments and combination projections without the need for card insertion or frequent head portion removal.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If card insertion method is used for picture projection, then picture switching can be achieved, but the operation process becomes complex and requires frequent disassembly of the head portion

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepicture switching capabilityVSAvoidoperation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the picture plate rotatable rather than requiring disassembly. The picture plate can be rotated to different angles (0°, 45°, 90°, 135°, 180°, 225°, 270°, 315°) to switch between different projection images, transforming a static card insertion mechanism into a dynamic rotating mechanism that maintains head portion assembly while enabling picture switching.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The picture plate is divided into multiple independent picture regions arranged radially around the rotation center. Each picture region can be independently projected by rotating the picture plate to different angles, allowing multiple pictures to coexist on a single plate without requiring multiple separate cards or frequent disassembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple pictures are projected by arranging and combining several objects and backgrounds, then the number of picture combinations is limited, but the structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenumber of picture combinationsVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The picture plate serves multiple functions: it acts as both the projection surface and the switching mechanism. By rotating the single picture plate to different angles, multiple different picture combinations can be achieved without adding separate switching components or mechanisms, thus achieving high adaptability with relatively simple structure.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The picture plate is designed with picture regions nested in a radial arrangement around the rotation center. Different picture regions are positioned at different angular positions, allowing multiple pictures to be contained within a single plate structure. This nested radial layout enables unlimited picture combinations through rotation without requiring multiple separate plates or complex assembly mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the head portion is frequently removed and opened for picture replacement, then picture switching can be achieved, but moving components become insensitive or damaged

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepicture replacement capabilityVSAvoidcomponent durability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the picture replacement mechanism from a static disassembly-based system to a dynamic rotation-based system. The picture plate rotates in place within the head portion without requiring removal or disassembly, eliminating repeated mounting and removal operations that cause component damage and insensitivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The picture plate is designed to perform its own switching function through rotation without requiring external intervention or disassembly of the head portion. The rotating mechanism allows the picture plate to serve itself in switching between different projection images, eliminating the need for user intervention that would involve removing and opening the head portion.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

This solution enables a wide range of projection combinations, simplifies the image switching process, and maintains the lamp's functionality without wear and tear, thereby enhancing user experience and maintaining children's interest.

Implementation Method 1

light that is emitted by a light source passes through an inverted projection picture and is finally projected out after being magnified by a convex lens and inverted for the second time

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight refraction and magnification: Lens

Data Source

PatentUS12313230B2Skate-bear-shaped projection lamp
Publication Date: 2025.05.27 ZHANG YAQI
  • US12313230B2 patent drawing
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  • US12313230B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The present disclosure discloses a skate-bear-shaped projection lamp, and relates to the technical field of projection lamps. The skate-bear-shaped projection lamp includes a projection head portion; a lower body of the skate bear is movably connected to the projection head portion; a center column, a lower end of which is fixedly connected to an inner cavity of the lower body of the skate bear, is mounted in a center inside the projection head portion; an inner annular picture plate and an outer annular picture plate which are adjusted in any angle for combined projection surround an upper end of the center column in sequence from inside to outside; an inner ring plate and an outer ring plate which are capable of being adjusted in any angle are respectively fixed at upper ends of the inner annular picture plate and the outer annular picture plate.