Solid Bath Agent with Embedded Connectable Toy Component
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing multifunctional toy for children lacks interesting features and gimmicks, particularly in terms of usability and engagement during bath time.
Innovation Solution
A solid bath agent comprising a water-soluble main body with a first component that becomes visible and connectable to a second component after the main body dissolves, enhancing usability and engagement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the solid bath agent uses a simple structure without hidden components, then the device complexity is low, but the interesting features and engagement are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent embeds a first component (picture frame or puzzle piece) inside the main body of the solid bath agent. This nesting structure allows the toy to contain hidden elements that are revealed after dissolution, providing surprising and engaging features without significantly increasing external complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The first component is pre-positioned inside the main body during manufacturing, and the second component is prepared in advance outside the main body. This preliminary arrangement ensures that when the main body dissolves, the components are already in the correct positions for assembly, creating a seamless and engaging experience
2Adaptability or versatility
If the first component is hidden inside the main body, then the engagement and surprise element are improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates because children cannot see or access the components before dissolution
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a dynamic transition where the first component moves from a hidden state inside the main body to a visible and accessible state after dissolution. The water-soluble nature of the main body enables this dynamic change, allowing the component to be concealed during storage and transport but revealed during use
Solution Approach 2:
The main body acts as an intermediary that temporarily holds the first component in a concealed state. This intermediary structure facilitates the transition from hidden to visible by dissolving in water, thereby enabling the first component to become accessible without requiring direct manual manipulation during the dissolution process
3Adaptability or versatility
If the solid bath agent contains embedded components, then the versatility and play value are improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the toy into distinct segments: the main body (water-soluble), the first component (picture frame or puzzle piece), and the second component (assembly piece). This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured separately using different processes and then combined, simplifying the overall manufacturing complexity while maintaining versatility
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solid bath agent provides an improved and enjoyable bathing experience for children, with the visible and connectable components offering a fun and interactive element.
Implementation Method 1
a water-soluble main body and a first component (10) included in the main body (5), wherein the first component (10) is visible before the main body (5) is dissolved
Data Source
AI summary
A solid bath agent comprises a water soluble main body, a first component which is enclosed in the main body, wherein the main body is configured so that the first component is visible before dissolution thereof, and the first component is configured to be connectable to the second component which is not enclosed in the main body, after the dissolution of the main body.