Modular Bar with Pivotable Seating for Flexible Space Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bar installations are often time-consuming, expensive, and require dedicated space, making them inflexible and costly to customize for different locations and occasions.
Innovation Solution
A modular bar system comprising interchangeable modules with foldable and pivotable seating elements attached to a bar element, allowing for easy assembly and configuration into various shapes and sizes based on available space and requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a custom-designed bar is built for a location, then the bar fits the specific requirements and taste for the occasion, but it is cost intensive and time consuming to install
Solution Approach 1:
The bar is divided into multiple interchangeable modules, each with standardized connection interfaces. These modules can be quickly assembled together to form different bar configurations without requiring custom installation for each location, thus reducing installation time while maintaining adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular bar system uses universal connection mechanisms and standardized module designs that can be configured for various locations and requirements. The same set of modules can be rearranged to suit different spaces and occasions, providing customization without the need for custom design and installation each time.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a custom-designed bar is built for a location, then the bar fits the specific requirements and taste for the occasion, but it is expensive to install
Solution Approach 1:
The bar is divided into multiple interchangeable modules, each with standardized connection interfaces. These modules can be quickly assembled together to form different bar configurations without requiring custom installation for each location, thus reducing installation time while maintaining adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular bar system uses universal connection mechanisms and standardized module designs that can be configured for various locations and requirements. The same set of modules can be rearranged to suit different spaces and occasions, providing customization without the need for custom design and installation each time.
3Ease of manufacture
If a generic bar is installed, then installation is simpler and less expensive, but it takes up dedicated space that might be needed for other uses at other times
Solution Approach 1:
The bar modules incorporate foldable and pivotable seating elements that can transition between extended and retracted positions. When not in use, the seating elements can be folded away, reducing the bar's footprint and freeing up space for other purposes, while maintaining easy assembly when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The bar is divided into multiple interchangeable modules, each with standardized connection interfaces. These modules can be quickly assembled together to form different bar configurations without requiring custom installation for each location, thus reducing installation time while maintaining adaptability.
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 modular bar system reduces installation costs and time, allows for flexible configuration to suit different spaces and occasions, and can be easily disassembled and stored when not in use.
Implementation Method 1
The seating element 2 is foldable and pivotably attached to the bar element 1 to be pivotable and foldable between a stowed position (Fig. 1A) relative to the bar element and a seated position (Fig. 1D)
Data Source
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AI summary
A modular bar made of bar modules comprising a bar element (1) and one or more seating elements (2) pivotably attached to the bar element, the seating element(s) (2) moveable relative to the bar element between a stowed position and a seat position, the module configured to be arranged adjacent one or more other bar modules to form a bar.