Magnetic Card Holder Assembly for Wind-Resistant Gameplay
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current magnetic card holders fail to prevent disruption of playing cards due to wind or turbulence, as they do not provide a stable playing surface in various environments, leading to interruptions in gameplay.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic card holder assembly comprising multiple slabs with embedded magnets and a magnetic receptive deck protector sleeve, allowing cards to be securely held and played upon, even in windy or turbulent conditions, with a configuration that transitions from closed for storage to open for gameplay.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If cards are placed on a traditional playing surface, then the game can be played, but the cards are easily disrupted by wind or turbulence
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical friction-based card holding (relying on felt or tray edges) with a magnetic field-based retention system. Magnets embedded in the playing surface and magnetic receptive inserts in the card sleeves create magnetic attraction forces that securely hold cards against wind and turbulence, fundamentally changing how cards are retained on the playing surface.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical parameter of card retention from friction-based (contact force) to magnetic force-based. By introducing magnetic fields as the retaining mechanism, the system achieves superior card stability under turbulent conditions while maintaining ease of play.
2Reliability
If cards are held down manually or with trays, then cards are prevented from sliding, but cards are still affected by wind or turbulence
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual holding or tray-based mechanical retention with magnetic field retention. The magnetic attraction between embedded magnets and magnetic receptive inserts creates a force field that holds cards securely, providing superior resistance to wind and turbulence compared to friction-based mechanical systems.
3Ease of operation
If a felt playing surface is used to increase friction, then cards have better grip, but cards are still disrupted by external forces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces friction-based grip (felt surface) with magnetic field-based retention. The magnetic attraction force provides superior card security against external disruptions like wind and turbulence, while maintaining ease of card handling and gameplay.
4Area of stationary object
If cards are placed overlapping in confined areas, then space is saved, but the slippery surface increases card movement from turbulence
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces friction-based position stability with magnetic field-based retention. Even when cards are placed overlapping in confined spaces, the magnetic attraction between the embedded magnets and magnetic receptive inserts ensures cards remain securely positioned and resistant to turbulence-induced movement.
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 magnetic card holder assembly maintains card position and orientation stability during gameplay, enabling uninterrupted play in various environments, including those with high winds or turbulence, by using strong magnetic attraction to retain cards on the slabs.
Implementation Method 1
Each of the first, second and third card holder slabs has a plurality of magnets embedded into the upper surface. In operation, the magnetized slabs attract and retain the magnetized deck protector sleeves.
Implementation Method 2
The magnetic receptive deck protector sleeve includes a deck protector sleeve with at least one magnetic receptive insert inserted into the sleeve.
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AI summary
A magnetic card holder assembly that forms a card playing surface that allows users to play card games in environments with high winds or other disruptive elements. The magnetic card holder assembly comprises a main unit, a plurality of card holder slabs, and a plurality of deck protector sleeves. The card holder comprises the main unit and slabs that can be stacked in closed configuration for storage or connected in an open configuration for game playing. Each slab has a plurality of magnets. Each of the deck protector sleeves includes a deck magnet that is attracted to the slab magnets. In operation, playing cards are inserted into the magnetized deck protectors. The magnetized deck protectors that contain the cards are placed and retained on the upper surface of the magnetized slabs. The magnetic card holder is transportable where game play can be paused without concern about disruption of game play.