Kids Pool Stick Adapter with Rolling Bottom for Table Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Young children and individuals with limited dexterity, such as those in wheelchairs, struggle to play pool without scratching or damaging the table surface due to their inability to use the standard two-handed technique, and existing solutions like smaller sticks or bridges are inadequate.
Innovation Solution
A pool stick adapter with a rolling bottom and adjustable attachment mechanism that allows for single-handed use, preventing contact with the table surface during play.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If children use standard pool sticks, then they can play pool, but they will scratch or damage the pool table fabric due to lack of dexterity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary device (pool stick adapter with protective bottom) that attaches to the pool stick to provide protection. This mediator absorbs the harmful interaction between the pool stick and table surface, allowing children to play while preventing fabric damage through the protective bottom layer that contacts the table instead of the cue ball area
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a pool bridge is used, then the pool table surface is protected, but the device becomes too complex for young children to use
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the protective function from the complex bridge structure by creating a simple adapter attachment that can be easily fixed to any pool stick. This segmented approach separates the protection mechanism (adapter with rolling bottom) from the aiming function (pool stick), allowing children to use familiar pool sticks while gaining protection without learning complex bridge techniques
3Ease of operation
If smaller pool sticks are used, then children can hold them, but they still risk damaging the pool table fabric
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter device is designed with universal applicability, attaching to pool sticks of various sizes including both standard adult sticks and smaller children's sticks. This multi-functional adapter serves both protection and stability functions, allowing it to be used with any pool stick size while preventing fabric damage through its protective bottom design
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AI summary
Most pool table owners don't want young children playing on their pool table. They can mark or damage the felt top or fabric by using a smaller stick or by only using 1 hand which does not support the far end of the pool stick. Normal pool players require two hands to properly shoot a cue ball and due to this, it is almost impossible to scratch or scar the felt surface of a pool table. Young children have not mastered this 2-hand technique due to their lacking the dexterity or height to lean over the table and create that proper stance. This product also can assist people in wheel chairs that may suffer from that same lack of 2-hand shots across the middle of the table. The “Kid's Pool Stick Adapter” or “Cue Buddy” will allow children to play pool but make it impossible to scratch the table.