Spinning Top With Nested Rotor And Auxiliary Engagement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional spinning tops face issues with durability and reduced rotation force due to external collisions, which diminish the amusement value of top-spinning games.
Innovation Solution
A spinning top design incorporating an outer rotor with an accommodation groove and an inner rotor connected via a rotation shaft, along with an auxiliary top that engages with the outer rotor to maintain rotation force, ensuring the rotor is not exposed and enhancing gameplay experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the rotor is exposed to the outside for direct collision in top-spinning games, then the gaming functionality is enabled, but the rotation force is likely to be decreased and durability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested structure where the rotor is placed inside the outer rotor, which in turn is placed inside the launcher. This nested arrangement protects the rotor from direct external collisions while enabling the gaming functionality through the engagement mechanism between the rotor and launcher.
Solution Approach 2:
The outer rotor acts as an intermediary between the rotor and the external environment. It transmits rotational force from the rotor to the launcher while shielding the rotor from direct impact, thus maintaining rotation force and durability during gameplay.
2Reliability
If the rotor is protected from direct collision by enclosing it, then durability is improved, but the complexity of the device structure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a nested structure where the rotor is enclosed within the outer rotor, which is itself enclosed within the launcher. This nested design protects the rotor while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure that is easy to manufacture and assemble.
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 design maintains rotation force during collisions and enhances gameplay by allowing multiple spinning tops to interact, increasing the amusement value of the game.
Implementation Method 1
an inner rotor which is installed in the outer rotor and is rotated around a rotation shaft in the outer rotor
Implementation Method 2
a pinion gear installed to the rotation shaft to convert a linear motion of the winder into a rotary motion and then output it to the rotation shaft
Implementation Method 3
an engaging boss which is provided at the outer rotor accommodating groove, and is engaged to the outer rotor which is received in the outer rotor accommodating groove, to transmit rotation of the engaged outer rotor to the auxiliary top
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AI summary
The present invention provides a spinning top employing a gyroscope to enhance the amusement at spinning top play, and a spinning top play device using the same such that, since a rotor of the spinning top is not exposed to the outside, an angular momentum of the rotor can be advantageously maintained for a long period of time even when collision occurs.