Visual Movement Display System With Offset Rotation Axes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current visual movement display systems lack the ability to create dynamic and engaging visual effects with adjustable rotation axes and weight offsets, limiting their entertainment and amusement value.
Innovation Solution
A visual movement display system comprising multiple annular members with offset rotation axes and weight elements, allowing for adjustable angles between 1 to 89 degrees, which are rotatably coupled to create complex and engaging visual movements when rotated.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple annular members with offset rotation axes are used, then visual engagement and entertainment value are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs multiple annular members nested within each other, where each annular member can rotate independently about its own rotation axis. The inner annular members are positioned within the structure of outer annular members, creating a compact nested configuration that enables complex visual movements without requiring separate external mechanisms for each component.
Solution Approach 2:
The display system is divided into multiple independent annular members, each capable of autonomous rotation about its designated rotation axis. This segmentation allows each annular member to contribute independently to the overall visual effect, with their movements combining to create engaging patterns. The modular segmented structure enables flexibility in design and adjustment of individual components.
2Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable rotation axes and weight offsets are implemented, then visual effect customization is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables customization of visual effects by allowing adjustment of key parameters including the orientation of rotation axes relative to each other, the angular positions of weight elements on each annular member, and the distribution of weights. These parameter variations permit the creation of diverse visual patterns and movements without requiring fundamentally different mechanical structures, facilitating customization through controlled parameter modification rather than complete redesign.
3Adaptability or versatility
If offset rotation axes are used, then dynamic visual movements are improved, but mechanical precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent deliberately employs asymmetric configurations by offsetting the rotation axes of different annular members from a common central axis. Each annular member rotates about its own uniquely positioned and oriented rotation axis, creating asymmetric motion patterns that generate dynamic and engaging visual effects. This asymmetric design intentionally accepts and utilizes the resulting mechanical precision requirements as part of the system's functional characteristics.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system generates dynamic and engaging visual effects, enhancing entertainment and amusement by allowing for customizable rotation speeds and weight distributions, providing a range of visual experiences.
Implementation Method 1
a first annular member (2); a first coupling element (8) coupled to the first annular member (2), the first coupling element (8) rotatably coupling the first annular member (2) to a support element (9), the first coupling element (8) defining a first rotation axis (5) about which the first annular member (2) rotates
Implementation Method 2
a second annular member (3) disposed within the first annular member (2); a second coupling element (18) coupled to the second annular member (3), the second coupling element (18) rotatably coupling the second annular member (3) to the first annular member (2), the second coupling element (18) defining a second rotation axis (6) about which the second annular member (3) rotates
Implementation Method 3
a first weight element (26) coupled to the second annular member (3), whereby the first weight element (26) can be offset in relation to the second rotation axis (6) by a second angle (27)
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A visual movement display system including a first annular member; a first coupling element coupled to the first annular member, the first coupling element rotatably coupling the first annular member to a support element, the first coupling element defining a first rotation axis about which the first annular member rotates; a second annular member disposed within the first annular member; a second coupling element coupled to the second annular member, the second coupling element rotatably coupling the second annular member to the first annular member, the second coupling element defining a second rotation axis about which the second annular member rotates; whereby the second rotation axis can be offset in relation to the first rotation axis by a first angle; and a first weight element coupled to the second annular member, whereby the first weight element can be offset in relation to the second rotation axis by a second angle.