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, and the process can be time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A movable puzzle platform with a board accessible unit that allows the platform to be slid and rotated on the playing surface, enabling players to move the platform rather than themselves, and includes a supplement arrangement for storing unfinished pieces to prevent loss.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the puzzle board size is increased to accommodate higher piece counts, then the puzzle complexity and challenge increase, but the player cannot reach all sides of the board and must physically move around
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 keeping the large board size for high piece counts while enabling easy access to all sides through movement rather than requiring the player to physically relocate.
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 significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The movable platform allows players to efficiently access different sections of the puzzle board without physical movement, reducing the time spent navigating around the board and thereby decreasing overall completion time for large piece counts.
Solution Approach 2:
The platform includes a supplement arrangement with storage compartments where unfinished puzzle pieces can be pre-organized and stored. This preliminary organization reduces search time and allows players to quickly access needed pieces, thereby reducing overall completion time.
3Quantity of substance
If the puzzle board size is increased, then higher piece counts are possible, but the risk of losing puzzle pieces increases due to physical movement requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The supplement arrangement includes storage compartments designed to hold unfinished puzzle pieces securely on the platform. This preliminary storage arrangement prevents pieces from being lost during play, as pieces are kept in designated areas rather than scattered on surrounding surfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage compartments are integrated directly into the puzzle platform structure, merging the playing surface with piece storage. This combination ensures that pieces remain within the player's immediate workspace, reducing the risk of loss while maintaining accessibility.
Data Source
AI summary
A movable puzzle platform includes 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. A first circumferential surface of the first moving member is engaged with a 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. The first moving member includes a first horizontal flat base and a first rolling surface arranged along the first horizontal flat base. 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.