Quick assembly table

Solution Overview

Problem

Current table designs that can be transported in a flat pack configuration either have unstable legs or complex hinging mechanisms, making them unsuitable for heavy-duty use or requiring excessive assembly time.

Innovation Solution

A heavy-duty table design featuring welded hollow tubing for the supporting structure, which can be easily assembled by inserting posts into channels and securing with screws, allowing for quick and sturdy assembly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If hinged legs are used for flat pack configuration, then the table can be easily transported, but the legs become unstable or the hinging mechanism becomes too complex

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovetransportabilityVSAvoidleg stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The table is divided into separable components (top, legs, cross-braces) that can be independently packaged and transported. The legs are completely detached from the top during shipping, allowing flat pack configuration while eliminating the need for complex hinging mechanisms. This segmentation enables both easy transport and stable assembled structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The legs and cross-braces are pre-assembled into a stable truss structure before packaging. The insertable posts are pre-positioned within the hollow tubing members, so that during assembly, the user simply needs to insert the prepared leg assembly into the table top, rather than assembling multiple small components on-site.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of operation

If detached legs are used for flat pack configuration, then the table can be easily transported, but assembly becomes time consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovetransportabilityVSAvoidassembly time

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The table is divided into separable components (top, legs, cross-braces) that can be independently packaged and transported. The legs are completely detached from the top during shipping, allowing flat pack configuration while eliminating the need for complex hinging mechanisms. This segmentation enables both easy transport and stable assembled structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The legs and cross-braces are pre-assembled into a stable truss structure before packaging. The insertable posts are pre-positioned within the hollow tubing members, so that during assembly, the user simply needs to insert the prepared leg assembly into the table top, rather than assembling multiple small components on-site.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If detached legs are used for flat pack configuration, then the table can be easily transported, but the supporting legs are not structurally sound

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovetransportabilityVSAvoidstructural integrity of legs

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The table is divided into separable components (top, legs, cross-braces) that can be independently packaged and transported. The legs are completely detached from the top during shipping, allowing flat pack configuration while eliminating the need for complex hinging mechanisms. This segmentation enables both easy transport and stable assembled structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The supporting structure uses composite construction combining hollow tubing members with internal truss elements and cross-braces. The insertable posts fit within hollow tubing members to form integrated load-bearing structures. This composite design provides high structural strength and stability while maintaining the ability to disassemble for transport.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

Data Source

PatentUS11337515B2Quick assembly table

Publication Date: 2022.05.24 MILLWORK EXPRESSIONS INC

AI summary

A table featuring a horizontal surface, and two supporting trusses designed to be quickly attached and fastened to a horizontal surface, is claimed herein.