3D Article with Transparent Silicone Outer Body
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Solution Overview
Problem
The creation of three-dimensional articles with glass-like visual or optical properties poses challenges due to the high temperatures and brittleness of glass, necessitating materials that are easier to handle and more durable.
Innovation Solution
A three-dimensional article comprising a main body with an inner body and an outer body, where the outer body is at least partially transparent and overlays the inner body, providing a glass-like appearance while being more flexible and durable, often made from materials like silicone rubber, and featuring surface features that enhance both aesthetics and functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If glass is used to create three dimensional articles, then glass-like visual or optical properties are achieved, but high temperatures are needed and the material is brittle and fragile
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameter from glass to silicone rubber, which fundamentally alters the physical properties while maintaining the desired optical appearance. This substitution resolves the contradiction by providing a material that is both visually similar to glass and mechanically durable.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses composite construction with an inner body and an outer body made of silicone rubber. This composite structure allows the outer body to provide durability and flexibility while the overall design maintains glass-like visual properties, thus resolving the contradiction between appearance and reliability.
2Illumination intensity
If glass is used to create three dimensional articles, then glass-like visual or optical properties are achieved, but high temperatures are needed for molding
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameter from glass to silicone rubber, which has a much lower processing temperature. This resolves the contradiction by enabling the creation of glass-like articles without requiring high-temperature molding processes.
Solution Approach 2:
By using silicone rubber instead of glass, the invention employs a material that is easier and cheaper to manufacture, reducing the complexity and cost of the molding process while achieving the desired visual effect.
3Illumination intensity
If the outer body is made transparent to show inner body features, then aesthetic appearance is improved, but structural strength may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the optical parameter of the silicone rubber outer body to be transparent or translucent, allowing the inner body features to be visible while maintaining the structural integrity and durability advantages of silicone rubber material.
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AI summary
An three dimensional article comprising a main body having an inner body and an outer body overlaying at least a portion of the inner body. At least one of the inner body or the outer body is at least partially visible through the other of the inner body or the outer body. An outer surface of the inner body may include at least one surface feature visible through the outer body. The main body may include a base portion, a medial portion, a neck portion, and a rim portion each of the inner body and outer body defining a base portion, medial portion, neck portion, and a rim portion corresponding to the base portion, medial portion, neck portion, and rim portion of the main body.