Movable Puzzle Platform with Sliding Board for Large-Scale Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Large-scale puzzles require a significant playing surface, making it difficult for players to reach all pieces without moving around, leading to potential piece loss 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.
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 cannot reach all sides of the board without moving 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 while enabling easy access to all sides through movement rather than requiring the player to physically relocate.
Solution Approach 2:
The solution adds a movement dimension to the traditionally stationary puzzle board. By introducing wheels and a sliding mechanism, the board can move across the playing surface in multiple directions, transforming the interaction from player-moving-to-board to board-moving-to-player.
2Quantity of substance
If the puzzle board size is increased, then more pieces can be assembled, but the player requires more time to complete the puzzle due to moving around
Solution Approach 1:
The movable platform reduces assembly time by eliminating the need for players to physically move around the board. The board brings pieces to the player's reach, significantly reducing the time spent repositioning and improving overall assembly efficiency.
3Quantity of substance
If the puzzle board size is increased, then higher piece counts are possible, but pieces may be lost or missed accidentally
Solution Approach 1:
The movable platform serves multiple functions: it acts as the puzzle board surface, provides storage compartments for unfinished pieces, and enables movement. This multi-functionality ensures pieces are retained in storage areas while the board remains accessible, preventing loss even as piece count increases.
4Reliability
If a container is added to store unfinished pieces, then piece loss is prevented, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The storage compartments are merged with the puzzle board structure itself, forming an integrated unit. Rather than adding a separate container, the board includes built-in storage areas that hold unfinished pieces, preventing loss without significantly increasing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The puzzle board simultaneously serves as both the playing surface and the storage container for unfinished pieces. This multi-functional design prevents piece loss while avoiding the need for separate storage devices, thereby minimizing added complexity.
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AI summary
A movable puzzle platform includes a puzzle board and a board accessible unit. The puzzle board has a bottom for supporting on a playing surface, and a top surface for playing puzzle piece thereon. The board accessible unit is coupled at the bottom of the puzzle board for sliding on the playing surface, wherein the board accessible unit provides accessibility for the puzzle board to move the puzzle board at different planar directions with respect to the playing surface. 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.