Securing device for table or other surface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional securing devices for objects like umbrellas and tables fail to securely hold umbrellas in place, especially during adverse weather conditions or transportation, often requiring permanent attachments or bulky bases that limit mobility.
Innovation Solution
A securing device comprising a hollow base component and removably connectable support components that fit around the umbrella shaft, allowing it to be securely attached to a table without the need for an external umbrella base, using materials like resin, rubber, or metal, and featuring adjustable connections to accommodate various table thicknesses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional securing devices use a simple pre-existing hole in the table, then the device complexity is low, but the reliability of securing the umbrella is insufficient under adverse weather conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The securing device is divided into multiple functional components: a base component that fits into the table hole, support components that contact the table surface, and connection components that attach to the umbrella shaft. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function effectively, improving overall securing reliability without creating a single complex integrated structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The base component is designed to fit within the pre-existing hole in the table, while support components extend outward to contact the table surface. The connection components attach to the umbrella shaft which passes through the base component. This nested arrangement allows the device to utilize the existing table structure while adding securing functionality.
2Reliability
If permanent attachment methods are used to secure the umbrella, then the securing reliability improves, but the mobility of the table and umbrella setup is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between the securing device and the umbrella shaft is designed to be adjustable and removable. The support components can be positioned at different locations, and the entire device can be detached from the table when mobility is needed. This dynamic design allows the system to transition between secured and mobile states.
Solution Approach 2:
The securing device acts as an intermediary between the table and the umbrella shaft. It provides the securing function through its connection to the table while maintaining the ability to be removed. This intermediary role allows the table and umbrella to remain separate but securely connected when needed, preserving mobility when the device is removed.
3Reliability
If bulky umbrella bases are used to prevent umbrella movement, then the securing reliability improves, but the device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The securing device merges the functions of an umbrella base and a table attachment mechanism into a single compact unit. The base component fits into the table hole while support components extend to contact the table surface, creating a secure connection without requiring a large external base. This combines multiple functions into a space-efficient design.
Solution Approach 2:
The securing device serves multiple functions: it acts as an umbrella base, a table attachment mechanism, and a structural support element. By making the device universal and multi-functional, it eliminates the need for separate bulky components, achieving reliable securing with minimal volume.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the securing device uses adjustable connections to accommodate various table thicknesses, then the adaptability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support components are designed with adjustable positioning capabilities that allow them to accommodate different table thicknesses. By changing the position or orientation of the support components rather than changing the fundamental device structure, the system achieves adaptability with minimal increase in complexity.
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AI summary
Described herein are securing devices configured to hold one object to another. In some embodiments the securing devices are specifically configured to connect an umbrella to a table. The securing devices can comprise a base component configured to receive a first object and one or more support components configured to connect the base component, and thus the first object, to a second object.