Elevated Yard Game Modular Grid Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional multi-square game systems are bulky, heavy, costly, and complex, making them unsuitable for urbanized neighborhoods where space is limited and require significant setup areas for popular sports.
Innovation Solution
An elevated yard game system with adjustable, resilient structures that include vertical supports, flexible horizontal members, and securing elements, allowing for easy setup and adjustment, reduced weight, cost, and packed size, while accommodating various player sizes and terrain.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional multi-square game systems are used, then game functionality is provided, but the system becomes bulky, heavy, costly, and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The game system is divided into separate modular components including vertical supports, horizontal members, coupling mechanisms, and playing surface elements. These modules can be manufactured independently at lower cost and assembled by consumers, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining full game functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The vertical supports and horizontal members serve multiple functions: they provide structural framework, define playing areas, support scoring indicators, and enable various game configurations. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized components, lowering cost and complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional multi-square game systems are used, then game functionality is provided, but the system becomes bulky and requires significant space
Solution Approach 1:
The game system employs adjustable and reconfigurable components that can be dynamically adapted to different space constraints. Vertical supports can be positioned at varying locations, horizontal members can be adjusted in length and position, and the playing surface can be configured for different game types, allowing the system to fit into urban backyards and smaller outdoor spaces.
3Ease of operation
If conventional multi-square game systems are used, then game functionality is provided, but the system becomes heavy and difficult to assemble
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the system into lightweight modular components connected through simple coupling mechanisms, the overall weight is reduced and distribution is optimized. Each module can be easily handled during assembly, and the segmented structure allows for straightforward connection without requiring heavy tools or complex assembly procedures.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments described herein relate to a system which includes a first vertical support, a second vertical support parallel to the first vertical support, a third vertical support parallel to the first vertical support, and a fourth vertical support parallel to the first vertical support, a first, second, third, and fourth elevation couplers releasably attachable proximate an end of the corresponding vertical supports, a first, second, third, and fourth outer horizontal members releasably coupleable to extend between the elevation couplers perpendicular to the vertical supports, and first and second inner horizontal member extending between the outer horizontal members to be oriented substantially perpendicular to the vertical supports and overlap each other to form an elevated grid suitable for a game.