Toy Support Device With Rotatable Flap And Mating Materials
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing toy support technologies do not provide a simple, adjustable, and versatile way to removably attach and display toys to a user's limb, particularly for children, while ensuring easy storage and protection from dust and lint.
Innovation Solution
A flexible sheet of fabric with first and second mating materials, such as Velcro, and a rotatable flap allows for adjustable wrapping around a user's limb, forming a chamber to secure a toy, which can be easily displayed, removed, and protected with a patch, enabling various orientations and easy use by children.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a toy is attached to a limb using existing support technologies, then the toy can be held in close proximity, but the attachment method is complex and not easily adjustable
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism is divided into two separate mating materials (first mating material on the toy, second mating material on the support device). This segmentation allows independent placement of each component, simplifying the attachment process while maintaining secure connection. The support device itself is segmented into a wrap portion and a display portion, allowing flexible configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The support device uses adjustable wrap configurations that can change parameters such as wrap tightness, wrap circumference, and display orientation. The mating materials allow for parameter adjustment in terms of attachment strength and position, enabling the device to adapt to different limb sizes and toy types without requiring complex mechanisms.
2Ease of operation
If the toy is made removable for storage, then storage is facilitated, but the toy may accumulate dust and lint during removal
Solution Approach 1:
A protective cover is provided that can be placed over the toy's mating material before removal or storage. This preliminary protective action prevents dust and lint from adhering to the mating material during storage, while still allowing easy removal when needed. The cover is designed to be simple and quick to apply and remove.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective cover acts as an intermediary barrier between the toy's mating material and the environment. This intermediary layer prevents direct contact between dust/lint and the mating material, solving the contamination problem while maintaining the removability benefit.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the support device is made adjustable for different orientations, then versatility is improved, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The support device incorporates a rotatable display portion that can rotate to different orientations (e.g., 0 degrees, 90 degrees, 180 degrees, 270 degrees). This dynamic capability allows the toy to be displayed in multiple orientations without requiring multiple separate devices or complex adjustment mechanisms. The rotation is achieved through simple rotational joints or flexible connections.
Solution Approach 2:
The support device is designed to accommodate multiple toy types and display orientations using a single universal structure. The combination of adjustable wrap, rotatable display portion, and standardized mating materials creates a multi-functional device that can handle various toy sizes, shapes, and desired display orientations without requiring model-specific variants.
4Ease of manufacture
If the mating materials are exposed on the flexible sheet, then attachment is simple, but extraneous material may adhere to the mating materials
Solution Approach 1:
A protective cover or flap is provided that acts as an intermediary barrier over the exposed mating materials when the device is not in use. This cover prevents extraneous materials such as dust, lint, and pet hair from adhering to the mating materials, while allowing quick access when attachment is needed. The cover can be a simple flap or a removable protective layer.
Solution Approach 2:
A thin flexible protective film or coating is applied over the mating materials to prevent extraneous material adhesion. This thin film maintains the simplicity of the underlying structure while providing protection. The film can be transparent or translucent and is designed to be durable yet easy to apply and remove if needed.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a user-friendly, adjustable, and versatile method for attaching and displaying toys, ensuring easy storage and protection, suitable for children of all ages and accommodating various toy designs and orientations.
Implementation Method 1
The first mating material of the first section of the first surface is removably connectable to the second mating material of the opposite second surface of the flexible sheet of material to form a wrap encompassing the limb of the user
Implementation Method 2
a flap rotatably attached to the flexible sheet of material. The flap is capable of overlying the first surface of the flexible sheet upon rotation
Data Source
AI summary
A device for removably supporting a toy to the limb of a user utilizing a flexible sheet of fabric which is able to wrap around the limb of a user. The flexible sheet includes surfaces which bear connecting material that permit the removable attachment of a toy for display.