Spliced puzzle table
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Solution Overview
Problem
Puzzle tables with flat boards occupy large spaces, leading to high packaging and transportation costs and storage inconvenience.
Innovation Solution
A spliced puzzle table design featuring a table portion composed of at least two splicing panels that can be assembled and disassembled, with a support structure on the bottom surface to enable rotation or movement, using components like roller components, rotating supports, and universal wheels to reduce space requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a flat board is used for the puzzle table, then the playing surface is stable and flat, but the space occupied is large, leading to high packaging and transportation costs
Solution Approach 1:
The flat board is divided into multiple splicing panels that can be separated for packaging. Each panel can be independently folded or detached, reducing the overall volume during transportation while maintaining the complete flat surface when assembled for play.
Solution Approach 2:
The splicing panels are designed to nest within each other or fold into a compact configuration when not in use. The panels can be stacked or folded together to minimize packaging space, similar to nested dolls, while still providing a large flat playing surface when deployed.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a flat board is used for the puzzle table, then the playing surface is stable, but storage convenience is poor due to large space occupation
Solution Approach 1:
The flat board is segmented into multiple splicing panels that can be easily separated, folded, or detached for storage. This segmentation allows the table to be compacted into a small package that is convenient for storage in homes, vehicles, or travel bags, while still providing a stable flat surface when assembled for play.
3Volume of moving object
If the table portion is made from multiple splicing panels, then the packaging and transportation space is reduced, but the structure complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple splicing panels are combined with integrated connecting structures that simplify assembly. The panels include built-in connection mechanisms such as magnets, clips, or interlocking features that automatically align and secure the panels together, reducing the need for complex fastening procedures while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The splicing panels are designed with universal connection interfaces that can be used in multiple configurations. The same panel design and connection mechanism work for various panel arrangements and sizes, simplifying the overall structure by using standardized components rather than custom-designed connections for each panel.
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 design allows for compact packaging and transportation while maintaining a flat, horizontal playing surface, reducing costs and improving storage convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a roller component, comprising a mounting base and a roller, wherein the mounting base is connected to the bottom surface of the table portion, and the roller is connected to the mounting base
Implementation Method 2
a rotating support, comprising a fixing base and a rotating member, wherein the rotating member is capable of rotating relative to the fixing base
Data Source
AI summary
A spliced puzzle table includes a table portion and a support structure, the table portion comprises at least two splicing panels, the at least two splicing panels are configured to be spliced together on a plane; the support structure is disposed on a bottom surface of the table portion, and is configured to drive the table portion to rotate or move.