Patent · US Expired

Crystal ball structure delivering virtual snowfall scene and light effect

US6880274B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 6, 2002
Grant dateApr 19, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 6, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09F19/08
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to a crystal ball structure that delivers virtual snowfall scene and light effect, comprising of a crystal ball enclosing a thematic sight and liquid, a seat to support the crystal ball and contain a drive mechanism, an agitating mechanism that can rotate to stir the liquid, and a light to enhance the decoration effect. Under the drive of the dynamic drive mechanism, a gear train and an agitating mechanism, which is powered from a manually fastened spring, the fans of the agitating mechanism agitates the liquid to stir the floating matter dispersed in the liquid and generate a virtual scene of snowfall scene under the reflection of the light.

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