Triangular Prism Cube Display for Multi-Angle Image Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display structures fail to effectively showcase multiple still or moving images on more than two faces without mechanical components, while also being scalable, cost-effective, and maintaining optical clarity, especially under harsh conditions.
Innovation Solution
A multi-image display structure comprising substantially triangular optical prisms arranged in a cube-like shape with slots between inward-facing surfaces, allowing for multiple pictures or light-emitting displays, and utilizing light-transmitting materials with specific refractive indices to achieve image reflection and visibility changes based on the viewing angle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple pictures and light-emitting displays are provided in slots between inward-facing surfaces of optical prisms, then the number of images displayed on multiple sides is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display structure is divided into multiple triangular optical prisms arranged in a cube-like configuration, with each prism containing slots for independent pictures or light-emitting displays. This segmentation allows multiple images to be displayed simultaneously on different faces while maintaining a modular structure that manages complexity through repetition of standardized units.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple display elements (pictures and light-emitting displays) are combined within the same structural framework of triangular prisms. The slots between inward-facing surfaces of adjacent prisms allow different display media to be integrated into a single cohesive structure, achieving multi-image display without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.
2Manufacturing precision
If light-transmitting materials with specific refractive indices are used, then optical clarity is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent specifies particular refractive index parameters for the light-transmitting materials used in the triangular prisms and slots. By defining specific optical parameters (refractive indices), the invention optimizes light transmission and image clarity while providing clear manufacturing specifications that balance optical performance with fabrication feasibility.
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
Enables the display of numerous images on multiple sides with excellent optical clarity, scalability, and a favorable visual appearance, without mechanical components, suitable for various applications and harsh environments.
Implementation Method 1
utilizing light-transmitting materials with specific refractive indices to achieve image reflection and visibility changes based on the viewing angle
Implementation Method 2
achieve image reflection and visibility changes based on the viewing angle
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AI summary
This invention relates to a multi-image display structure and a kit comprising: a plurality of substantially triangular optical prisms arranged in a cube-like shape, the triangular prism surfaces being plane-parallel to the top and bottom surfaces of the cube-like shape; slots configured as receptacles for pictures and/or a light-emitting displays between inward-facing quadrangular surfaces of the optical prisms, wherein at least one slot is perpendicular to a side face of the cube-like shape. The multi-image display structure may be used in advertising signs, promotional items, and/or used to display or exhibit multiple artworks, photographs, pictures and/or videos and enables switching between different images depending on the viewing angle of the observer.