3D Modular Beer Pong Target with Adjustable Stanchions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional two-dimensional beer pong setups are limited by cup placement on a flat surface, leading to instability and potential cup displacement during play, which hampers gameplay and social interaction.
Innovation Solution
A three-dimensional throwing game target apparatus comprising platforms, bridge members, and stanchions that can be assembled in various configurations to create a longitudinal, transverse, and vertical layout, allowing for detachable and adjustable cup receptacles to enhance gameplay stability and versatility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If cups are placed on a flat table surface in a two-dimensional layout, then the game setup is simple and easy to implement, but the cups are unstable and may slide across or off the table during play
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional flat table surface to a three-dimensional structure using platforms at different heights and bridge members connecting them. This vertical dimension addition prevents cups from sliding off while maintaining setup simplicity through modular assembly of platforms and bridges.
Solution Approach 2:
The game apparatus is divided into separate modular components including platforms, bridge members, and receptacle rings that can be assembled and disassembled independently. This segmentation allows easy setup and reconfiguration while providing stable three-dimensional cup placement positions.
2Device complexity
If cups are arranged in fixed two-dimensional positions on a table, then the game configuration is simple, but the gameplay lacks variety and player engagement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables dynamic reconfiguration of the game apparatus by allowing platforms and bridge members to be assembled in various combinations and heights. Players can create different gameplay configurations such as elevated platforms, multi-level structures, and varied cup arrangements, enhancing gameplay variety while maintaining relatively simple modular components.
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AI summary
A three-dimensional throwing game target apparatus includes platforms, bridge members, connectors and stanchions. The platforms include an outer wall and a platform receptacle ring that is adapted to receive a cup. Each of the bridge members include at least one bridge receptacle ring and a plurality of elongated girders extending outwardly from the bridge receptacle ring. The bridge members and the platforms may be detachably connected to one another in a horizontal plane. The stanchions are assembled to the platforms to support the receptacle rings at a plurality of different heights. The platforms, bridge members, connectors and stanchions may be assembled together to support the platform receptacle rings at selected vertically and horizontally spaced locations.