Surface Grid Panel Assembly with Intersecting Grid Members
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional toy building block sets have a heavy and non-customizable base plate, limiting their versatility and structural strength, as well as being unable to accommodate different block products or functional elements.
Innovation Solution
A surface grid panel assembly with intersecting grid members and detachable attachment studs, featuring a T-shaped cross section for enhanced structural strength, customizable size and shape, and the ability to incorporate both solid and hollow studs for various fittings, allowing for stackability and compatibility with existing units without altering their design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a conventional building plate made of rigid material is used, then the structural strength is sufficient, but the weight becomes relatively heavy
Solution Approach 1:
The building plate is segmented into a grid framework consisting of multiple grid members arranged in intersecting patterns, rather than using a solid rigid plate. This segmentation maintains structural strength at key locations while removing unnecessary material, thereby reducing overall weight.
Solution Approach 2:
The grid members are constructed using composite material structures that optimize the strength-to-weight ratio. The framework combines rigid connection points with lighter structural elements between intersections, creating a composite system that provides both strength and weight reduction.
2Ease of manufacture
If a conventional building plate with fixed size is used, then the manufacturing is simple, but the size cannot be customized
Solution Approach 1:
The building plate is divided into modular grid members that can be independently manufactured and then assembled in various configurations. This segmentation enables both simple manufacturing of individual components and flexible customization of the overall plate size by adding or removing grid members.
Solution Approach 2:
The grid framework design allows the building plate to be dynamically reconfigured by adding, removing, or rearranging grid members according to different size requirements. The modular nature enables the structure to adapt to various dimensions while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through standardized components.
3Device complexity
If building blocks can only interlock with each other, then the structure is simple, but the versatility to accommodate different block products is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The grid members are designed with universal attachment features at their intersections that can accommodate multiple types of building blocks and functional elements. The standardized grid intersections serve as multi-functional coupling points that can attach various block products, functional units, and accessories, greatly enhancing versatility while maintaining relatively simple structural design.
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AI summary
A surface grid panel assembly includes a grid panel and a plurality of attachment studs formed thereon. The grid panel includes a plurality of first and second grid members intersecting with each other. The attachment studs are spacedly protruded from top surfaces of the first and second grid members of the grid panel, wherein one or more attachment elements are adapted for detachably coupling with the attachment studs to couple the attachment elements on the grid panel.