Suction Dart Throwing Member with Detachable Target Cups
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional dart systems pose safety risks due to piercing darts and wear on targets, necessitating a safer and more secure throwing mechanism.
Innovation Solution
A suction dart target game system featuring throwing members with suction cups and target pieces with detachable suction cups, allowing for secure and detachable attachment to a mounting structure, enabling users to throw and potentially rotate the throwing member for successful attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional piercing darts are used in dart systems, then the throwing mechanism is simple and effective, but safety risks increase due to potential piercing of surfaces other than the receiving target
Solution Approach 1:
The harmful piercing tip is extracted and removed from the dart structure. The dart is redesigned to use only a suction cup at the throwing end, eliminating the sharp point that causes safety hazards while maintaining the throwing function.
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanical piercing action is replaced with a suction-based attachment mechanism. Instead of relying on kinetic energy to pierce the target, the system uses atmospheric pressure through suction cups to attach to the mounting surface, fundamentally changing the interaction mechanism.
2Reliability
If conventional piercing darts are used, then the throwing action is straightforward, but the receiving target can be worn during use
Solution Approach 1:
The physical contact and piercing action is extracted from the system. The dart never physically penetrates or contacts the target surface in a damaging way, instead using suction to attach to the mounting structure around the target area, thereby eliminating wear on the target.
Solution Approach 2:
The suction cup acts as an intermediary between the dart and the mounting surface. It provides the attachment function without requiring direct piercing contact with the target area, distributing the interaction forces and preventing concentrated wear on the target.
3Reliability
If suction cups are added to the throwing member for secure attachment, then attachment reliability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The suction cup serves multiple functions: it provides attachment to the mounting surface, enables controlled release through pressure changes, and maintains dart stability during flight. This multi-functionality justifies the added component by consolidating several requirements into a single element.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanism utilizes changes in atmospheric pressure and suction force as controllable parameters. By varying the pressure applied to the suction cup, the user can control attachment strength and release timing, adding a dimension of control that offsets the structural complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a safer and more controlled throwing experience by preventing damage from misdirected darts and allowing for secure attachment to various surfaces, enhancing gameplay with adjustable difficulty levels.
Implementation Method 1
a target suction cup, such that an outer end of the target suction cup is connected to an inner end of the target central body, such that an outer end of the target central body faces away from the target suction cup; such that the target suction cup is configured to attach to the target piece securely and detachably to a mounting structure
Data Source
AI summary
A suction dart target game system includes a throwing member with a central protrusion, and first and second throwing suction cups; and a target piece with a first target suction cup; such that the target piece is attached to a mounting structure, such that a user can throw the throwing member at the target piece from a distance, optionally such that the throwing member rotates in flight, such that either the first throwing suction cup or the second throwing suction cup attaches to the first or second target suction cup or to a surface area of the mounting structure adjacent to the target piece, if a throw is successful. Also disclosed is a suction dart target game method, including positioning a target piece, throwing a throwing member, and measuring a distance.