Knockdown Game Table Leg Assembly for Rigid DIY Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional game tables with fixed legs are difficult to store and transport, and lack aesthetic appeal, prompting a need for a DIY assembly option that combines ease of assembly with a rigid and visually appealing design.
Innovation Solution
A knockdown table leg design featuring a support frame with L-shaped cross section, connected by front and rear casings with latch members, allowing for easy DIY assembly and a sculptural appearance, with adjustable height and secure fastening components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the table legs are fixedly connected with the table face in a factory, then the structural integrity and stability are improved, but the difficulty of storage and transportation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The table leg is divided into multiple separable components: an outer casing, an inner casing, and a support frame. These components can be disassembled and stored separately, reducing storage space requirements while maintaining structural integrity when assembled. The outer casing and inner casing can be nested within each other, further compacting the storage volume.
2Stability of the object's composition
If conventional fixed table legs are used, then structural stability is maintained, but the aesthetic appeal and design versatility are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The outer casing features a curved surface design that provides aesthetic appeal and sculptural appearance. The curved geometry contrasts with the linear support frame, creating visual interest while the underlying structural components maintain structural stability. The curved outer casing serves both decorative and protective functions.
Solution Approach 2:
Different parts of the table leg structure serve different functions: the outer casing provides aesthetic appeal with its curved surface, the inner casing provides structural support, and the support frame ensures stability. Each component has optimized local properties for its specific function, allowing both beauty and structural integrity.
3Ease of operation
If DIY assembly is implemented, then ease of assembly and storage is improved, but the assembly complexity and time required increase
Solution Approach 1:
The table leg components feature self-aligning designs where the inner casing fits within the outer casing with predetermined orientations. The support frame has connection sections that naturally align with corresponding features on the casings, reducing the need for complex alignment procedures. Users can assemble the structure by simply connecting components in a logical sequence without requiring specialized tools or expertise.
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AI summary
A knockdown table leg of game table includes a support frame, a front casing and a rear casing. The support frame has a connection section at a top end of the support frame. The lateral sides of the front and rear casings are connected with each other to form a hollow housing enclosing the support frame. The connection section of the support frame protrudes from the front and rear casings. A consumer can DIY assemble the table leg.