Collapsible Gaming Assembly with Magnetic Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of athletically oriented games that are adaptable for both indoor and outdoor play, scalable based on available space, and can be played with a variable number of players without requiring significant equipment or setup.
Innovation Solution
A gaming assembly comprising collapsible frames and facings connected by adjustable attachment means, allowing for the creation of a versatile obstacle course that can be easily set up and adjusted in size and complexity, with players navigating through without detaching the attachments to win.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional athletic games are played, then competitive spirit and physical activity are promoted, but large playing area and multiple players are required
Solution Approach 1:
The game is divided into modular components including multiple frames (at least two), facings (at least two), and attachment means that can be independently assembled and configured. This segmentation allows the game to be adapted to various space sizes by adding or removing modules, directly resolving the contradiction between adaptability and space requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The frames and facings are designed with universal attachment mechanisms that allow the same components to serve multiple functions and be configured in different arrangements. This universality enables the game to adapt to both indoor and outdoor spaces of varying sizes without requiring different equipment, thus improving adaptability while minimizing space requirements
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional athletic games are played, then competitive spirit is fostered, but large number of players on each team are needed
Solution Approach 1:
The game configuration is made dynamic and adjustable rather than fixed. The modular frames and facings can be arranged in different patterns to accommodate varying numbers of players, allowing the game to scale from small groups to larger teams. This dynamic reconfigurability directly addresses the need for player number scalability
3Ease of operation
If traditional athletic games are played, then athletic ability is tested, but significant equipment investment and setup are required
Solution Approach 1:
The equipment is segmented into discrete, easily assembled components (frames, facings, attachment means) that can be quickly put together without complex tools or procedures. This segmentation dramatically simplifies setup while maintaining the structural integrity needed for athletic play, resolving the contradiction between ease of setup and equipment complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment means are designed to be self-sufficient and easy to operate, allowing players to set up and adjust the game themselves without requiring specialized equipment or complex procedures. This self-service capability enhances ease of operation while minimizing the need for additional complex equipment
Data Source
AI summary
Provided herein is a gaming assembly having two or more collapsible frames, two or more facings, and one or more means for attachment. Each of the frames may be composed of first and second upright frame members that are connected by one or more crossbar frame members to define a vertical plane. Each of the two or more facings is configured to fasten to the upright frame members and the crossbar frame members, covering the vertical plane. The facings feature one or more means for capturing the one or more means for attachment, such as by means of magnetic strips. The means for attachment may be made of a material such as rope with pieces of magnetic metal attached at each end, and is used to connect a first frame to a second frame.