Gaming Table with Retractable Feet for Stability During Play
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing game tables experience instability during play, which can affect playing comfort and lead to deterioration of stabilization feet due to lateral movement during games.
Innovation Solution
The game table is designed to have a connecting mechanism that allows some running feet to be spaced from the ground in play configuration, transferring weight to stabilization feet and increasing their ability to resist movement, while all stabilization feet are in contact with the ground to oppose table movement, enhancing stability and preventing sliding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If running feet are in contact with the ground during play configuration, then the table can be easily moved, but the stability of the table deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The table design allows dynamic reconfiguration of the running feet relative to the ground contact. In play mode, the running feet are elevated above the ground to maximize stability, while in storage mode, they can contact the ground to enable easy movement. This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction between stability during use and ease of movement during storage.
2Stability of the object's composition
If stabilization feet are used to prevent lateral movement, then stability improves, but the running feet cannot support the table weight
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between two operational modes: in play configuration, the stabilization feet contact the ground to provide lateral stability while the running feet are elevated; in storage configuration, the running feet contact the ground to support the table weight while the stabilization feet are retracted. This dynamic mode switching allows both functions to be optimized at different times without compromise.
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 significantly improves the stability of the game table during play by transferring weight to stabilization feet and increasing resistance to sliding, ensuring the table remains stable and resistant to movement.
Implementation Method 1
running feet each equipped with at least one wheel for rolling the table on a level ground
Implementation Method 2
running feet each equipped with at least one wheel for rolling the table on a level ground
Implementation Method 3
each at least one stabilizing foot resting on the ground to support the table thereon... each stabilization foot may have a friction end which opposes the sliding of the foot on the ground
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AI summary
Game table (1) having: - a board (2) comprising first and second board portions (2a, 2b); - a plurality of stabilizing feet (3); - a plurality of rolling feet (4) for rolling on a flat ground (S); - a connection mechanism (M) connecting the top (2a) to the plurality of legs (3, 4); the table (1) adopting a storage configuration and a game configuration. The link mechanism (M) is arranged to move the plurality of stabilizing feet (3) relative to the plurality of rolling feet (4) so that in game configuration, the stabilizing feet (3) are all resting on the flat ground (S) while the running feet (4) are all away from the flat ground (S).