Dice Storage Device with Segmented Chambers and Throwing Surface
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Solution Overview
Problem
The practicality and usability of multiple small, polyhedral dice in recreational activities are hindered by difficulties in storage and transportation, as well as the need for a suitable surface for throwing, limiting their use in various environments.
Innovation Solution
A device with a polyhedral main body and transparent, box-shaped housing containing chambers of identical volume to accommodate and display dice, allowing easy access, transport, and use on any surface, featuring a central core with convergent side surfaces for rolling and a hinged design for easy opening and closing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple small dice are stored in a box or bag, then all dice can be contained and transported, but continuous access during gameplay causes interruptions and dice may be lost
Solution Approach 1:
The device divides the storage space into multiple individual chambers, each capable of holding one or more dice. This segmentation allows players to access specific dice by opening only the relevant chamber rather than searching through a bag or box, eliminating game interruptions while maintaining secure storage for multiple dice simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The chambers are pre-configured with dice before the game begins. Each chamber can be independently opened to reveal the pre-placed dice, allowing immediate access without interruption to the game flow. This preliminary arrangement eliminates the need to search through storage during gameplay.
2Quantity of substance
If dice are made in small dimensions, then more dice can be contained in limited space, but they become easily removable and difficult to handle
Solution Approach 1:
Each small die is assigned to its own dedicated chamber, preventing loss by ensuring that even tiny dice remain contained within the structured housing. The segmentation provides individual retention spaces that secure small dice during transport and gameplay, eliminating the risk of them being accidentally removed or lost.
Solution Approach 2:
The device provides a nested structure where multiple chambers are housed within an outer protective casing. This nested arrangement ensures that even the smallest dice are retained within the overall device structure, providing multiple levels of containment that prevent loss while maintaining compact dimensions.
3Quantity of substance
If a traditional box or bag is used for storage, then dice can be contained, but a suitable surface is still needed for throwing dice
Solution Approach 1:
The device merges the storage function with the playing surface function into a single integrated unit. The top surface of the device serves dual purposes: it protects the chambers during transport and provides a smooth throwing surface for dice when the device is placed on any surface. This combination eliminates the need for separate storage and playing surface requirements, enabling gameplay in any environment including outdoor and mobile settings.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed to perform multiple functions: it stores multiple dice in individual chambers, provides a protected transport case, and offers a smooth throwing surface on its top. This multi-functionality allows the same device to be used for storage, transport, and gameplay on any surface, greatly enhancing versatility across different environments and situations.
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AI summary
A device (1) for the use of playing dice (D), comprises: a main body (2) having a plurality of chambers (3) each of which configured to contain a respective playing dice (D); and a box-shaped element (4) internally defining a compartment (5) for housing said main body (2) and being at least partly made of transparent material to visually access the interior of each chamber (3).