Portable Folding Table with Sliding Hinge Lock and Wearable Straps
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of portable folding tables that can be conveniently used on the go and at various events, such as concerts, sporting events, or picnics, and can be worn on a person or used as a lap table, while also being foldable and storable in a small device.
Innovation Solution
A portable folding table design featuring two or four panels that fold along their edges with a sliding hinge lock mechanism for secure use and storage, along with telescoping legs, cup holder attachments, and straps for wearing around the neck or waist, made from materials like plastic, wood, or metal, ensuring stability and compliance with venue rules.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional foldable tables with pivotally attached legs are used, then the table can be moved between use and storage positions, but the table becomes big and cannot be conveniently carried around to events or picnics
Solution Approach 1:
The table top is divided into multiple panels that can fold relative to each other, allowing the table to be collapsed into a compact form that fits within a carrying case, thereby improving portability without sacrificing usability
Solution Approach 2:
The table panels are designed to nest within each other when folded, similar to nested dolls, creating a compact portable unit that can be easily carried to events and picnics
2Adaptability or versatility
If restaurants offer trays or boxes that hold food for use in car or at live events, then food can be transported, but these solutions are not foldable and cannot be conveniently reused, stored away or worn on a person
Solution Approach 1:
The table employs dynamic folding mechanisms with movable panels and telescoping legs that allow transformation between compact storage configuration and expanded use configuration, enabling convenient portability and reusability
Solution Approach 2:
The table is designed as a multi-functional device that can serve as a portable table, food tray, or storage surface for various occasions including events, picnics, and car use, replacing multiple single-purpose items
3Ease of operation
If a portable folding table is designed to be worn on a person or used as a lap table, then convenience at events is improved, but the table must be compact enough to fit in a small bag, backpack or other small containers
Solution Approach 1:
The table is segmented into multiple collapsible panels that can be folded into a compact configuration small enough to fit in bags or backpacks, while maintaining sufficient surface area when deployed for use
Solution Approach 2:
The table utilizes three-dimensional folding and collapsing mechanisms that reduce the table's volume dramatically when not in use, allowing it to be stored in compact containers while providing adequate surface area when deployed
4Reliability
If a sliding hinge lock mechanism is added to secure the folding table in both storage and in-use position, then stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding hinge lock mechanism is designed to be operated by the user through simple sliding motions that engage or disengage locks, providing stable positioning without requiring complex external locking systems or additional components
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AI summary
A portable folding table system with folding and slide locking mechanism that secures the folding table in both storage and in-use position and can be wearable on a person. The table comprises at least two panels, with hinges between the section such that they may be folded along the intersections of the panels until the folding table is the size of one panel. Additionally, the table panels incorporate sliding locking mechanisms operable to lock the table in an unfolded position. Other features include: a cup holder operable to adjust for various sizes of beverage containers, strap attachment points operable to allow the table to be strapped to a person and kept level, and telescoping legs operable to be attached to the table and used to support it.