Enhanced Toy Vehicle with Improved Stability and Self-Righting Mechanism
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A toy vehicle with a self-righting mechanism that incorporates design improvements and enhancements to ensure efficient and safe operation, addressing the limitations of existing toy vehicles.
Background and Problem Solved
The original toy vehicle patent, while innovative, had limitations in terms of stability and self-righting capabilities. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing design improvements that enhance the toy vehicle's overall performance, safety, and user experience.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The enhanced toy vehicle features a lower center of gravity, achieved through relocation of the motor or addition of weights, and a recalibrated motor torque to ensure efficient self-righting. The vehicle body incorporates shock-absorbing materials, and the motor is equipped with a torque limiter to prevent damage or injury. A dynamic balance system with adjustable balance surfaces and a feedback loop continuously monitors and adjusts the vehicle's balance and orientation. The system also includes a sensor to detect the vehicle's orientation and a control system to adjust motor torque and wheel rotation speed in real-time.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in its integrated approach to improving stability and self-righting capabilities, which is not obvious from the original patent. The combination of design improvements, material selection, and advanced control systems creates a unique and innovative solution that surpasses the existing art.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include variations in vehicle design, such as different shapes or sizes, or the use of alternative materials for the vehicle body and balance surfaces. The control system could also be modified to incorporate machine learning algorithms or other advanced technologies to further enhance the toy vehicle's performance.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The enhanced toy vehicle has significant commercial potential in the toy industry, particularly in the remote-controlled and autonomous vehicle segments. The improved stability and self-righting capabilities make it an attractive option for consumers seeking a more realistic and engaging play experience.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A63 | A63H17/004 |
| A | A63 | A63H17/262 |
| A | A63 | A63H30/04 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Toy Vehicle Design and Robotics, focusing on self-righting mechanisms and vehicle stability control systems. Requires knowledge of mechanical engineering, control systems, and toy vehicle dynamics
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A mechanical engineer with expertise in robotics, toy design, and control systems. Familiar with motor torque management, center of gravity optimization, and mechanical stability principles
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations are logical extensions of the source patent's core teachings about self-righting toy vehicles. The disclosed improvements represent predictable engineering solutions to known challenges in toy vehicle design, utilizing standard techniques for center of gravity manipulation and motor control
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,887 |
|---|---|
| Title | Toy vehicle with selected centre of gravity |
| Assignee(s) | Bbx Design Group Inc, SPIN MASTER LTD. |