Movable puzzle platform
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Solution Overview
Problem
Large-scale puzzles require a significant playing surface, making it difficult for players to reach all areas, leading to the potential loss of puzzle pieces due to the need to physically move around the board, which can result in missed pieces and increased assembly time.
Innovation Solution
A movable puzzle platform with a sliding and rotatable board accessible unit that allows players to move the platform instead of themselves, incorporating a supplement arrangement for storing unfinished pieces and preventing loss, enabling convenient and efficient puzzle assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the puzzle board size is increased to accommodate more pieces, then the puzzle complexity and piece count increase, but the player's ability to reach all areas of the board deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The puzzle board is made movable through a wheeled platform mechanism, allowing the board to be dynamically repositioned in front of the player. This resolves the contradiction by enabling access to all areas of large boards without requiring the player to physically move around, thus maintaining ease of operation while supporting high piece counts
2Quantity of substance
If the puzzle board size is increased, then more pieces can be assembled, but the time required to complete the puzzle increases
Solution Approach 1:
The movable board allows players to efficiently access different areas during assembly, maintaining a steady workflow without physical movement interruptions. This dynamic positioning capability reduces assembly time for large puzzles by enabling continuous engagement with all board areas
3Ease of operation
If the player moves around the puzzle board to access different areas, then all pieces can be reached, but the risk of losing pieces increases
Solution Approach 1:
By making the board movable instead of the player, the system eliminates the need for players to reach across or move around the board. All pieces remain within easy reach throughout the assembly process, significantly reducing the risk of losing pieces while maintaining full accessibility
Data Source
AI summary
A movable puzzle platform includes a movable puzzle platform having a puzzle board having a top surface and a board accessible unit having a first moving member, a second moving member, and a first bearing unit coupled between the first moving member and the second moving member. The first moving member is rotatably mounted to the second moving member by the first bearing unit. Wherein the first circumferential surface of the first moving member is engaged with the second circumferential surface of the second moving member via the first bearing unit to enable the second moving member to be coaxially rotated with respect to the first moving member. Therefore, a player is able to move the puzzle board on the playing surface at a desired orientation to assemble the puzzle pieces on the top surface of the puzzle board.