Toy Building Set Flywheel Mounting Positions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing toy building sets lack variability in play options, as they often rely on fixed configurations of flywheel mechanisms, limiting creative expression and interaction possibilities.
Innovation Solution
A toy building set with a rotatable flywheel and actuator mechanisms, featuring multiple types of coupling means and a connecting structure that allows the flywheel to be mounted in various positions, enabling different interconnections and orientations, thereby increasing play variations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fixed configurations of flywheel mechanisms are used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the scope for play variations is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The toy building set is divided into multiple independent building elements, each capable of being combined with others through coupling means. This segmentation allows for numerous configuration variations while keeping each individual element simple in structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling means are designed to be compatible across different building elements, allowing a single coupling mechanism type to serve multiple functions and positions. This universality enables versatile play configurations without requiring multiple specialized connection systems.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of coupling means are provided, then the scope for interconnections is increased, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling means are designed with universal compatibility, allowing the same basic coupling mechanism to be used across different building elements and positions. This multi-functionality achieves diverse interconnection possibilities without proportionally increasing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling means incorporate elements that allow dynamic adjustment and reconfiguration of building elements during play. This dynamic capability enables varied interconnections while maintaining relatively simple individual coupling components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the flywheel is mounted in multiple positions and orientations, then play variability is enhanced, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The building elements are segmented with standardized coupling interfaces that accommodate multiple mounting positions. This segmentation allows for positional variations while maintaining consistent manufacturing tolerances at each interface point.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling means are designed with geometric parameters that allow for discrete positional variations while maintaining proper engagement. This approach enables multiple mounting positions without requiring extremely tight manufacturing tolerances, as the design accommodates variations within defined ranges.
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 solution enhances play variability by allowing the flywheel to be mounted in multiple positions and orientations, providing a range of combinations and interactions, thus expanding creative play options and enhancing user engagement.
Implementation Method 1
it is also known to use flywheels in toys to create various gyroscopic effects
Data Source
AI summary
A toy building set comprising at least two toy building elements of which the one toy building element is provided with one or more coupling means of first type, and the second toy building element is provided with one or more coupling means of second type that is/are configured to be complementary to said coupling means of first type to the effect that they can be interconnected to form a structure, wherein the second toy building element comprises a flywheel (10) which is rotatably mounted on the toy building element, wherein the flywheel comprises one or more actuator mechanisms (21); and wherein the coupling means and the complementarily configured coupling means are configured such that the second toy building element can be mounted on the first toy building element in two or more different positions.