Swaying Base Throwing Game with Y-Rod Ring Holders

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional game apparatus are monotonous and lack versatility, as they are fixed and only provide a single form of throwing game, failing to engage children's interest.

Innovation Solution

A multifunctional swaying throwing game apparatus with a base that can sway and rock back and forth, equipped with a Y-shaped rod and clasp hooks/holes to securely hold various throwing rings, allowing for games involving sandbags, rubber bands, and paper airplanes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional game apparatus use a fixed structure, then the structure is simple and stable, but the apparatus is monotonous and unable to arouse children's interest

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegame varietyVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed base structure into a movable one that can sway and rock back and forth. The base is designed to pivot on a horizontal axis, allowing it to dynamically change position during gameplay. This dynamic movement creates varying throwing distances and angles, providing children with diverse throwing experiences and maintaining their interest, while the overall structure remains relatively simple.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If conventional game apparatus provide a single throwing game, then the apparatus is simple to operate, but it is monotonous and lacks versatility

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegame varietyVSAvoidoperation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements universality by designing the base to perform multiple functions: it can sway left and right, rock forward and backward, and remain stationary when needed. This single multi-functional base structure supports various throwing games with different objects (rings, sandbags, paper airplanes, rubber bands) at different distances and angles, eliminating the need for multiple separate game apparatus while maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the base is designed to sway and rock, then the apparatus provides dynamic throwing games, but the stability of the apparatus decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethrowing game diversityVSAvoidapparatus stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent resolves this contradiction by designing a controlled dynamic system where the base can sway and rock within specific ranges. The base pivots on a horizontal axis and can be positioned at different angles, providing dynamic throwing conditions while maintaining structural stability. The Y-shaped rod and ring holder remain stable relative to the base, ensuring safe and controlled gameplay even during movement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS9345940B2Multifunctional swaying throwing game apparatus
Publication Date: 2016.05.24 CHIU YEN PO
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AI summary

A multifunctional swaying throwing game apparatus is formed by assembling a base and a rod, in which the base is a base able to sway and rock back and forth. The rod is designed to form a Y-shaped rod, and clasp hooks and clasp holes are provided on support rods extending from the upper portion of the rod. The clasp hooks enable hook holes of rings to hook thereon, and the clasp holes enable the peripheral edge of rings to be inserted and fixed therein. The hollow part of each of the rings allows for children to throw sandbags, rubber bands, or other objects therethrough.