Vehicle-Mounted Portable Table With Adjustable Support Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable table apparatuses are typically designed for use with a specific type of vehicle and are limited to either recreational or commercial applications, lacking the ability to be adjusted for various vehicle dimensions and uses.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable portable table assembly that can be securely attached to a vehicle, featuring a horizontal and vertical assembly with adjustable lengths, a storage container, and a shelter assembly, allowing for versatile use across different vehicles and environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the table apparatus is designed for a specific vehicle type, then it achieves stable attachment and structural reliability, but it loses adaptability to different vehicles and uses
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the horizontal assembly length adjustable through a sliding mechanism. The second member slides within the first tubular member, allowing the horizontal assembly to dynamically change its length to adapt to different vehicle types and uses, while maintaining stable attachment through the fixturing means at various positions
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements universality by designing the horizontal assembly with adjustable length that can accommodate multiple vehicle types and application scenarios. The same apparatus can be configured for different vehicle sizes and used for both recreational and commercial purposes, making one device serve multiple functions
2Device complexity
If the horizontal assembly length is fixed, then the structure is simpler and more reliable, but it cannot be adjusted for different vehicle dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The horizontal assembly transitions from a fixed structure to a dynamic adjustable structure. The second member can slide within the first tubular member to change the effective length, and the fixturing means can secure the assembly at various positions along the sliding path, enabling adaptation to different vehicle dimensions
3Ease of manufacture
If the table apparatus is designed for recreational use only, then the structure can be optimized for that specific purpose, but it cannot be used for commercial applications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent achieves multi-functionality by making the horizontal assembly length adjustable. This allows the same apparatus to be configured for different application scenarios - shorter configurations for recreational uses and longer configurations for commercial applications - eliminating the need for separate designs for different purposes
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AI summary
A portable table apparatus is disclosed, where that apparatus can be releaseably attached to a vehicle. The apparatus comprises an adjustable horizontal assembly, one or more storage containers attached to that horizontal assembly, a vertical assembly, and a table.