Collapsible Computer Workstation for Stackable Esports Event Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing computer workstations for esports events are bulky, non-stackable, lack modular design, and inadequate for managing computer hardware and display cables, making them inefficient for large-scale competitions.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible computer workstation with a frame, table top, legs, cavity for electronics, and display that can transition between upright and folded configurations, featuring cable management conduits, ambient lighting, and modular design for easy setup and stacking, along with optional dividers for privacy and virus protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional computer workstations are used for esports events, then they provide stable computing performance, but they are bulky, non-stackable, and difficult to set up and store
Solution Approach 1:
The workstation is divided into separable components including the table top, legs, display unit, and cable management system. These segments can be independently assembled and disassembled, allowing the workstation to be quickly set up and stored without moving the entire structure as one piece.
Solution Approach 2:
The workstation incorporates movable and adjustable elements such as foldable legs, adjustable display angles, and flexible cable routing. These dynamic features allow the workstation to transition between operational and storage configurations, reducing its volume when not in use while maintaining functionality during operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional tables are used for esports events, then they provide sufficient surface area, but they lack modular design and stackability
Solution Approach 1:
The table is designed with modular components including detachable legs, separable table top sections, and independent cable management units. Each module can be independently manufactured, assembled, and replaced, providing adaptability for different event configurations while simplifying the overall structure through standardization.
Solution Approach 2:
The table design incorporates multiple functions within a single structure: it provides a stable surface for equipment, includes integrated cable management, offers adjustable display mounting, and enables stackable storage. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized equipment while maintaining structural clarity.
3Ease of operation
If computers and displays are delivered separately with traditional tables, then they provide flexible configuration options, but they lack integrated cable management and electronics
Solution Approach 1:
The cable management system merges power cables, data cables, and display cables into a single organized pathway within the table structure. Electronics such as power supplies and distribution units are integrated into the table rather than being separate external components, simplifying connections and reducing cable clutter while maintaining flexible configuration options.
Solution Approach 2:
The table acts as an intermediary structure that houses and organizes all cables and electronics between the computers and displays. Internal cable channels and mounting points within the table provide a structured pathway for connections, eliminating the need for complex external cable management while preserving configuration flexibility.
4Productivity
If hundreds of computers and equipment are set up for large-scale esports tournaments, then they provide sufficient computing resources, but they require extensive setup time and space
Solution Approach 1:
The workstation system is segmented into portable, independently transportable units that can be quickly assembled in the venue. Each unit contains pre-organized components that can be rapidly deployed, significantly reducing setup time compared to traditional bulk equipment delivery and assembly methods.
Solution Approach 2:
The workstation components are designed to nest within each other when collapsed or stored. The display unit nests within the table structure, and legs fold into compact positions, allowing multiple workstations to be stored in a fraction of the space they occupy during operation, thereby reducing venue space requirements.
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AI summary
A collapsible computer workstation includes a frame, a table top, a plurality of legs, computer electronics, a cavity adapted for enclosing the computer electronics, and a display. The workstation includes a first open configuration in which the workstation stands upright on the legs and the display is positioned substantially perpendicular to the table top, and a second collapsed configuration in which the legs and display are folded into the table top. The collapsed configuration allows multiple computer workstations to be stacked or racked for transportation and storage. Computer workstations may be detachably coupled together to form a straight or arcuate row. Arcuate rows are particularly useful for stadium seating. Each of the computer workstations can include a built-in computer and display.