Transformable Toy Frame and Rotation Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional transformable toys are limited in their transformation capabilities, only allowing shape changes within their own structure without combining with other toys, lacking variety and creativity in user experience.
Innovation Solution
A transformable toy designed to combine with a model toy, featuring a transformable body that can change from an independent state to a state where it partially covers and is releasably coupled to the model toy, utilizing multiple rotation axes and transformation portions to achieve different forms, including a vehicle and dinosaur shape.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional transformable toy is designed to change shape only through its own structure, then the transformation mechanism is simple and easy to manufacture, but the transformation capability is limited and lacks creativity
Solution Approach 1:
The transformable body is merged with the model toy to form a combined structure. The transformable body includes a frame portion that covers part of the model toy and transformation portions that can rotate relative to the frame, allowing the toy to transform between independent and combined states with the model toy.
Solution Approach 2:
The transformable body serves multiple functions: it can exist as an independent toy, combine with the model toy to form a new structure, and provide transformation capabilities through its rotatable portions. This multi-functionality enhances adaptability without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a transformable toy is designed to combine with a model toy, then the play value and user experience are enhanced, but the ease of operation may be reduced due to additional coupling mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The transformation portions are designed to be rotatable relative to the frame portion, allowing dynamic transformation between different states. The releasable coupling mechanism enables the transformable body to be easily attached to and separated from the model toy, maintaining operational simplicity despite enhanced combination capability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple transformation portions with different rotation axes are added, then the number of transformable forms increases, but the manufacturing complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The transformable body is segmented into a frame portion and multiple transformation portions, each with its own rotation axis. This segmentation allows independent manufacturing and assembly of components, making it easier to produce complex multi-form toys by combining standardized parts rather than manufacturing each complete assembly as a single piece.
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AI summary
A transformable toy transformable so as to be coupled to a model toy and a toy set including the model toy and the transformable toy are provided. The transformable toy includes a transformable body that is transformable into a first state of being independent from the model toy and a second state of partially covering the model toy and being releasably coupled to the model toy. The transformable body incudes a frame portion and a transformation portion. The frame portion partially covers the model toy in the second state of the transformable body. The transformation portion is coupled to the frame portion so as to be rotatable about a corresponding rotation axis. The transformation portion is rotated about the corresponding rotation axis with respect to the frame portion for transformation of the transformable body from one of the first and second states to the other.