Adjustable Vehicle-Mounted Table Assembly for Stable Multi-Vehicle Use
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable table apparatuses are typically designed for use with either recreational or commercial vehicles and cannot be easily adjusted to accommodate various vehicle types or dimensions, limiting their versatility.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable portable table apparatus with a horizontal assembly that can be securely attached to a vehicle, featuring an adjustable height umbrella assembly, allowing the table height to be adjusted to suit different applications and vehicle configurations, ensuring stability and adaptability across multiple uses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the portable table apparatus is designed for a specific vehicle type, then the stability and usability for that vehicle is improved, but the adaptability to other vehicle types deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The horizontal assembly incorporates adjustable mechanisms that allow the length and configuration to be dynamically changed. This enables the same apparatus to adapt to different vehicle types and sizes while maintaining stable attachment and proper table height positioning for each specific application.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus is designed with universal attachment features and adjustable components that enable it to function with multiple vehicle types (recreational vehicles, trucks, trailers, etc.). The horizontal assembly can be configured in different lengths and the vertical assembly can be adjusted to achieve standard table heights regardless of the underlying vehicle platform.
2Ease of manufacture
If the table height is fixed, then the manufacturing simplicity is improved, but the adaptability to different applications deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The vertical assembly includes an adjustable mechanism that allows the table height to be changed while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure. The adjustment capability is integrated into the existing vertical support system, adding versatility without significantly complicating the manufacturing process.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the horizontal assembly length is adjustable, then the adaptability to various vehicles is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The horizontal assembly is divided into multiple segments or sections that can be adjusted in length. This segmentation allows for flexible configuration to match different vehicle widths and sizes while keeping each individual segment relatively simple in design and easy to manufacture.
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AI summary
A portable table apparatus is disclosed, where that apparatus can be releaseably attached to a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a horizontal assembly, a vertical assembly, and a table.