Portable Target Rack Assembly for Beach Games and Board Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing outdoor games are cumbersome to transport and store, and there is a need for a system that can easily convert between indoor and outdoor use, while also providing a support for surfboards and other elongated devices.
Innovation Solution
A game assembly comprising target racks with double stake structures, throwing devices, and optional containers, which can be easily assembled and disassembled, and converted for indoor or outdoor use, with racks serving as both game components and supports for surfboards and umbrellas.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional outdoor games are used, then the game can be played outdoors, but the game components are cumbersome to transport and store
Solution Approach 1:
The target rack is designed to serve dual purposes: as a game target for outdoor throwing games and as a support rack for surfboards and other beach equipment. The rack structure includes vertical posts and horizontal bars that can hold surfboards upright, while simultaneously functioning as the target structure for the game. This multi-functionality eliminates the need to transport separate game components and beach equipment separately, resolving the contradiction between outdoor game functionality and transport complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional outdoor games are used, then the game can be played, but it is difficult to store items such as surf boards and umbrellas
Solution Approach 1:
The target rack structure incorporates surfboard support capabilities by including vertical posts and horizontal bars that can hold surfboards upright. The same structural elements that form the game target also serve as the support framework for storing surfboards, umbrellas, and other beach equipment. This integration means that after playing the game, the same structure can be used to organize and store beach equipment conveniently, eliminating the need for separate storage solutions.
3Device complexity
If the game assembly is designed for portability, then it can be easily transported, but it may lack stability when set up
Solution Approach 1:
The target rack is constructed from modular components including vertical posts, horizontal bars, and connection elements that can be easily assembled and disassembled. This segmented design allows the structure to be broken down into manageable pieces for transport while maintaining structural integrity when assembled. The modular nature enables quick setup and takedown, achieving both portability and stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection joints and assembly mechanisms incorporate curved or rounded elements that facilitate easy connection and disconnection of modular components. These curved connection points allow for smooth assembly without requiring complex tools or procedures, enabling quick setup while maintaining structural stability through secure mechanical connections.
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AI summary
The present invention is a game assembly that includes at least one rack with two risers and either a double stake configuration or a base, at least one throwing device, and a carrying case. In one embodiment, the assembly includes at least two racks. In another embodiment, the game assembly includes a plurality of throwing devices. The racks may also be used as a support system for planar and/or elongated devices.