Cornhole Board Adhesion Stabilization to Prevent Impact Movement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Game boards for object tossing games like cornhole tend to move when struck, causing instability and requiring frequent adjustments during play, and existing solutions such as increased weight, non-adhesive rubber feet, and shock-absorbing materials are either ineffective or impractical due to weight, cost, and surface damage concerns.
Innovation Solution
The use of securement devices like corner brackets and adhesion members, including stick gel pads, to anchor the game boards to the surface, along with leveling blocks to compensate for uneven surfaces, ensuring stability and preventing movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the weight of the board is greatly increased to prevent movement, then the board stability is improved, but the ease of transport deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary anchoring system consisting of ground anchors, stakes, or adhesion members that connect the board to the playing surface. This mediator transfers the stabilizing force to the ground rather than relying solely on board weight, allowing the board to remain stable while maintaining a transport-friendly weight.
Solution Approach 2:
The stabilization function is segmented from the board structure itself and implemented through separate anchoring components (ground anchors, stakes, adhesion members). This allows the board to be lightweight for transport while the distributed anchoring system provides stability during play.
2Stability of the object's composition
If non-adhesive rubber feet are added to increase friction, then the board stability is slightly improved, but the effectiveness remains marginal and movement still occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces marginal friction-based rubber feet with a more effective intermediary anchoring system that physically connects the board to the ground through stakes, ground anchors, or adhesion members, providing reliable stabilization that actually prevents movement during play.
3Stability of the object's composition
If mats or rugs are used to prevent board movement, then the board stability is improved, but the cost and logistical burden increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential stabilization function from expensive mats and rugs and implements it through minimal, targeted anchoring components (stakes, ground anchors, or adhesion members) placed only at the board corners, dramatically reducing material quantity and cost while maintaining stability.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using a continuous expensive mat or rug under the entire board area, the patent segments the stabilization function into discrete anchoring points at the board corners, reducing the quantity of material needed while maintaining effectiveness.
4Stability of the object's composition
If adhesive members are used to anchor the board, then the board stability is improved and protective material is not needed, but the adhesion must be sufficient to withstand impact forces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent specifies that adhesion members must have sufficient adhesion strength parameter to withstand the impact forces generated during play. The system allows parameter selection based on surface type and impact conditions, ensuring the adhesion strength is adequate for the specific application.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively keeps the game boards stable, reduces the need for additional weight or protective materials, and allows play on uneven surfaces without damaging the underlying flooring, enhancing gameplay and reducing logistical challenges.
Implementation Method 1
adhering the one or more adhesion members of the one or more stabilizing units to the support surface to stabilize the cornhole board relative to the support surface
Data Source
AI summary
A method of stabilizing a cornhole board on a support surface, comprising providing a cornhole board including an inclined board have a front, a rear, and a top with a target hole, one or more rear supports that support the rear of the inclined board at a height above the front of the board, and one or front supports that support the front of the inclined board; providing one or more stabilizing units for the one or more front supports that support the front of the inclined board and the one or more rear supports that support the rear of the inclined board, wherein the one or more one or more stabilizing units include one or more adhesion members that adhere to and stabilize the cornhole board relative to the support surface.