Collapsible Outdoor Game with Foldable Frame and Storage Bag
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing outdoor games lack versatility and convenient storage solutions, making them less portable and adaptable for different playing environments.
Innovation Solution
A portable outdoor game featuring a donut-shaped game board with a hinged, foldable frame and a collapsible base, combined with a storage bag, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly for transport and play, incorporating a netted basket for scoring points.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If outdoor games use fixed, non-collapsible structures, then game stability and durability are improved, but portability and storage convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The game structure is divided into multiple collapsible segments including foldable legs and a detachable game board that can be separated into components for easy storage and transport while maintaining structural integrity during play
Solution Approach 2:
The game structure transitions from a static fixed state during play to a dynamic collapsible state for storage, with mechanisms allowing the frame and board to fold and collapse without compromising structural stability when assembled
2Device complexity
If outdoor games use simple storage solutions, then device complexity is reduced, but storage convenience and protection deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The storage bag integrates multiple functions including carrying the collapsed game structure, storing game pieces and accessories, and providing protective packaging all in a single unified container system
Solution Approach 2:
The storage bag serves multiple purposes: as a carrying case for the folded game, as an organizer for game components, as a protective cover during transport, and as a portable storage solution that can also function as a seat or table surface
Data Source
AI summary
The subject matter described herein relates to outdoor game design and more particularly to a portable game with versatile, collapsible storage. In one embodiment, the portable game includes a game board defining a center; a net coupled to the center of the game board; and a structure to support the game board at a certain height above the ground.