Portable Beach Game Rack Assembly for Surfboard Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing outdoor games are cumbersome to transport and store, and there is a need for a system that can support surfboards and other elongated devices, especially in beach settings, while being convertible for indoor or outdoor use.
Innovation Solution
A game assembly comprising target racks with double stake structures, throwing devices, and optional containers, which can be easily transported and assembled, and includes a rack system for supporting surfboards and umbrellas, adaptable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional outdoor games are transported to beach settings, then the game can be played, but the game components become cumbersome to carry and require multiple separate items
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple game components (targets, racks, stakes, containers) into integrated assemblies where the target racks serve dual purposes as both game targets and surfboard storage racks. The stakes are integrated into the rack structure, eliminating the need for separate anchoring components.
Solution Approach 2:
The target racks are designed to function as both game targets during beach games and as storage racks for surfboards and other beach equipment. This multi-functionality reduces the total number of components needed and simplifies transport requirements.
2Ease of manufacture
If surfboards are stored directly on beach sand, then storage is simple, but the waxed finish is damaged and boards are washed away by rising tides
Solution Approach 1:
The target racks serve dual purposes: as game targets during beach games and as elevated storage racks for surfboards. When not playing the game, the same racks protect surfboards by keeping them elevated off the sand, preventing wax damage and tide-related loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The racks are designed with stakes integrated into their structure, allowing them to be预先 anchored into the sand before surfboards are placed on them. This preliminary anchoring ensures the racks remain stable and secure against rising tides.
3Adaptability or versatility
If game components are designed for outdoor use only, then they work well on beach, but cannot be converted for indoor use and vice versa
Solution Approach 1:
The game system is divided into modular components (target racks, throwing devices, containers) that can be selectively assembled and disassembled. This segmentation allows the same components to be configured for outdoor beach use or indoor use without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The target racks and throwing devices are designed to function in both indoor and outdoor environments. The same rack structure that works as a beach game target also serves as indoor game equipment, eliminating the need for separate indoor/outdoor gear.
4Quantity of substance
If multiple separate items are carried to the beach, then all necessary equipment is available, but transportation becomes cumbersome and requires additional trips
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple game components are integrated into consolidated assemblies. The target racks include integrated stakes and can be stored in containers that double as game accessories, reducing the total number of separate items that need to be transported.
Solution Approach 2:
The containers serve dual purposes as both storage vessels for transporting game components and as functional game accessories during play. This eliminates the need for separate storage bags or containers.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention is a game assembly that includes at least one rack with two risers and either a double stake configuration or a base, at least one throwing device, and a carrying case. In one embodiment, the assembly includes at least two racks. In another embodiment, the game assembly includes a plurality of throwing devices. The racks may also be used as a support system for planar and/or elongated devices.