Wearable Toy Simulator with Segmented Harness and Interchangeable Propellers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing toys and video games for simulating vehicle operations lack versatility and physical engagement, restricting children's imaginative play and providing limited physical exercise.
Innovation Solution
A wearable toy simulator with a semi-rigid base, adjustable harness, and multiple moving parts, including a rack system for linear and rotational movements, allowing for various manipulative actions and accommodating interchangeable toy handles and electronics devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a child wears a large toy airplane structure to simulate flight, then the realism of controlling the vehicle is improved, but the toy becomes cumbersome and limits variations in appearance
Solution Approach 1:
The toy airplane is divided into multiple separable components: a wearable body harness, an interchangeable propeller assembly, and a detachable tail section. This segmentation allows the child to wear the harness while holding different propeller assemblies, providing both realistic wearability and versatility in configuration and appearance variations
Solution Approach 2:
The body harness is designed as a universal platform that can accommodate multiple different propeller assemblies and tail sections. The standardized connection interfaces allow various components to be interchanged while maintaining the same wearable base structure, enabling one toy to serve multiple functions and configurations
2Ease of manufacture
If video games are used for vehicle simulation, then the simulation content is improved, but physical exercise and imaginative freedom are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The toy airplane acts as a physical intermediary between the child and the concept of flight simulation. Rather than using a screen-based video game, the child physically manipulates the toy airplane with wearable components, translating imaginative flight scenarios into physical motor movements while maintaining freedom of imagination
Solution Approach 2:
The toy requires the child to actively assemble and reassemble different components (propellers, tails) and physically maneuver the wearable structure. This self-service aspect promotes physical exercise, fine motor skill development, and independent imaginative play without relying on pre-programmed video game content
3Ease of manufacture
If a toy has fixed construction for ease of manufacture, then production is simplified, but versatility and appeal are restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The toy is manufactured as separate modular components (harness, propellers, tails) that can be independently produced using standardized processes. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured efficiently while the combination of components provides versatility and extended play value
Solution Approach 2:
The toy allows children to change parameters such as propeller type, tail configuration, and assembly arrangement. These parameter changes are achieved through interchangeable components with standardized connection points, maintaining manufacturing simplicity while enabling extensive customization and versatility
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 a wide range of imaginative play with multiple motion options, promoting physical activity and versatility beyond the limitations of traditional toys and video games.
Implementation Method 1
The action arm may further comprise a main spring that enables forward and back rotation of the action arm pivoting around the main spring that is positioned near the proximal end of the action arm
Implementation Method 2
the proximal end of the action arm further comprises a tab that is biased against the face of the rack and its grooves, wherein the tab is stiff enough to retain the action arm in a vertical location on the rack but flexible enough to allow a child to move the action arm up and down the face of the rack and rigid base
Implementation Method 3
The stem and sleeve may be frictionally engaged with each other by way of grooves formed in a face of the stem and a ball and spring mechanism in the sleeve bearing against the stem grooves
Data Source
AI summary
A toy simulator includes a semi-rigid base that is adapted to be releaseably attached and worn by a child on the front torso of a child. An action arm is connected to the semi-rigid base and includes multiple ranges of motion that allow a child substantial movement of various components of the toy simulator in order to provide multiple layers of movement and imagination for the child.