Self-stabilizing system and method for long table
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tables lack an effective mechanism to stabilize themselves on uneven surfaces, leading to instability and discomfort for users.
Innovation Solution
A self-stabilizing system comprising a table top supported by multiple legs and stabilizing members that can pivot or rock within vertical shafts, allowing for adjustable stabilization by tightening or loosening connections, ensuring the table remains steady on uneven surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a table is placed on an uneven surface, then the table legs contact the surface, but the table becomes unstable and rocks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the stabilizing member movable relative to the support structure. The stabilizing member can pivot or rock within the vertical shaft, allowing it to dynamically adjust its position in response to surface irregularities. This dynamic adjustment enables the table to maintain stability on uneven surfaces without requiring a complex fixed mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The stabilizing member automatically adjusts its position based on the surface conditions without external intervention. When the table encounters an uneven surface, the stabilizing member self-adjusts by pivoting or rocking within the vertical shaft, eliminating the need for manual adjustment or complex control systems.
2Strength
If the connection between vertical shaft and post is tightened, then structural strength increases, but the rocking movement required for stabilization is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by allowing the connection characteristics to vary. The connection between the vertical shaft and post can be adjusted in terms of tightness, enabling the system to transition between a rigid state (for strength) and a more flexible state (for adaptability). This adjustable parameter allows optimization of both structural integrity and stabilization capability.
3Stability of the object's composition
If multiple supports are added to the table, then stability on uneven surfaces improves, but device complexity and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the stabilization function from the main support structure by introducing a separate, dedicated stabilizing member. This stabilizing member is integrated into one of the existing supports but functions independently to provide stabilization. This approach provides enhanced stability without requiring a complete redesign of the entire support system or adding multiple heavy supports.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system effectively prevents rocking and wobbling, maintaining table stability and user comfort by dynamically adjusting to surface irregularities through movable stabilizing members and adjustable connections.
Implementation Method 1
said stabilizing member may pivot about a connection point to said one of said horizontal members of said two spaced supports
Data Source
AI summary
An integral system for stabilizing a long table on an uneven surface. One version includes two spaced supports with each of the supports comprising a vertical member. One horizontal platform attaches to an upper portion of one of the supports and an underside of the table top and a second horizontal platform affixed to a post and attached to the underside of the table top. The post is insertable into the vertical member of the other support and movably joined at a first end thereto such that the post may move side-to-side, in a rocking manner relative to the vertical member stabilizing the table. Another version includes a table having two spaced supports each with a horizontal member and a stabilizing member configured to slip over one horizontal member and movably connect thereto. When attached, the stabilizing member may rock about the connection point with the horizontal member.