Roller-Supported Jigsaw Puzzle Board for 360-Degree Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face challenges in playing large-scale jigsaw puzzles due to insufficient arm length and viewing angle, necessitating frequent repositioning of the puzzle board, which can lead to loss of pieces and inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
A jigsaw puzzle board equipped with a rotating device that allows the board to be moved and rotated on a playing surface, featuring a case with rollers that enable smooth movement and a kickstand for stable support, enabling the board to be inclined or unfolded for convenient piece assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the jigsaw puzzle board is made large to accommodate more pieces, then the puzzle complexity and entertainment value increase, but the user's arm length and viewing angle become insufficient to reach and observe the entire game area
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the puzzle board rotatable rather than fixed. The rotating device allows the board to change its orientation dynamically, enabling users to access different areas of the large board by rotating it into view rather than requiring direct reach to all areas. This resolves the contradiction by making the board's position adaptable to user needs.
2Ease of operation
If the user moves the puzzle board frequently to access different areas, then all pieces remain accessible, but the pieces may be lost or scattered during repositioning
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating device provides a controlled dynamic solution that allows the board to be repositioned through rotation rather than lifting and moving. This controlled motion reduces the risk of pieces falling off compared to frequent lifting and repositioning, while still maintaining accessibility to all areas of the board.
3Area of stationary object
If the jigsaw puzzle board is made large to provide sufficient playing area, then more pieces can be assembled, but the user needs to physically travel from side to side to access all areas
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating device transforms the static large board into a dynamically repositionable surface. Instead of requiring users to physically travel across the board, the board rotates to bring different areas within the user's reach, effectively reducing the complexity of user movement while maintaining a large playing area.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The rotating device facilitates easy access to all puzzle pieces without repositioning, enhancing user convenience and reducing piece loss by allowing 360-degree rotation and stable support during play.
Implementation Method 1
a first roller received in the receiving space, and a second roller completely received in the receiving space and in contact with the first roller to rotate together with the first roller. When the first roller and the second roller rotate, at least a part of the first roller passes through the opening to make contact with the playing surface
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AI summary
A rotating device and a jigsaw puzzle table using the rotating device are disclosed in present disclosure. The jigsaw puzzle board includes a board assembly having a body portion and a kickstand coupled with the body portion, and at least one rotating device attached to the kickstand of the board assembly. When the kickstand is in a folded state, at least a part of the rotating device protrudes from a lower surface of the board assembly and contacted with a playing surface. The board assembly is capable of being rotated on the playing place via the rotating device. When the kickstand is in the unfolded state, the body portion and the rotating device are inclined and supported on the playing surface.