Extendable Bar Table Frame for Variable Pole Spacing Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tents and awnings often lack a bar table or have fixed, non-adjustable bar countertops that occupy large space, making them inconvenient for transportation and limiting their versatility in installation at different tents or structures.
Innovation Solution
A foldable and adjustable bar table design that can be installed at supporting poles of varying distances, featuring extendable frames and connectors that allow for secure attachment to poles of different spacings, along with an adjustable leg assembly for height customization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fixed bar countertop is welded directly on the tent frame, then the bar countertop is stable and secure, but the tent together with the bar countertop takes up a large space and is inconvenient for transportation and storage
Solution Approach 1:
The bar table is divided into separate components: tabletop units, frame assemblies, and leg assemblies that can be detached from each other. The frame assembly includes mounting members that can be selectively coupled to tent poles, allowing the bar table to be assembled and disassembled easily for transportation while maintaining stability when installed.
Solution Approach 2:
The bar table transitions from a static fixed structure to a dynamic adjustable structure. The frame assembly can be adjusted to accommodate different pole spacings, and the leg assembly can be adjusted for different heights, allowing the bar table to adapt to various installation environments while remaining portable.
2Reliability
If a fixed bar countertop is welded directly on the tent frame, then the bar countertop is stable, but it cannot be separated from the tent or installed at other tents of different sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The frame assembly is designed as a universal mounting system that can be installed on different tent types and pole configurations. The mounting members can be selectively coupled to various supporting poles at different spacings, making the bar table adaptable to multiple installation locations and tent sizes while maintaining stable operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable frame assembly allows the bar table to dynamically adapt to different pole spacings and installation environments, providing versatility across different tent configurations while maintaining structural stability during use.
3Device complexity
If a fixed bar countertop is used, then the structure is simple, but the bar countertop cannot be adjusted in height to meet different needs
Solution Approach 1:
The leg assembly incorporates height adjustment capability, allowing the bar table to be configured at different heights to meet various user needs. This dynamic adjustment feature is integrated into a relatively simple overall structure, maintaining ease of assembly while providing customization options.
Data Source
AI summary
A bar table includes a tabletop having one or more tabletop units. Each tabletop unit includes a panel and a frame coupled with the panel. At least one tabletop unit has a frame that is extendable beyond the panel of the same tabletop unit. The bar table also includes first and second connectors each for connecting the tabletop to a supporting pole. One or both of the first and second connectors are coupled with the extendable frame so that the bar table can be installed at the supporting poles of different distances.