Wall-Mounted Nested Table With Hidden Art Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional folding tables lack a convenient and space-efficient solution for storage and deployment, especially in smaller living spaces, and there is a need for a functional art table that can transform from a wall-mounted artwork to a fully functional table without requiring tools.
Innovation Solution
A wall mountable table and nesting apparatus that transitions from custom wall art to a dining or other table in seconds, featuring a nesting apparatus with a table member that can be hung on a wall, and includes a mechanism for the table to fold into a stable, standard height table using metal legs that snap into place, with no exposed mounting hardware.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional folding table is used, then the table can be folded for storage, but finding a convenient and space-efficient storage location is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The table is designed to be mounted on a vertical wall surface rather than occupying horizontal floor space. The nesting apparatus with overlapping panels creates a compact vertical profile that utilizes wall area, allowing the table to be stored in a three-dimensional space that would otherwise be unused.
Solution Approach 2:
The table consists of multiple panels that nest within each other when folded. The first panel overlaps with the second panel, and the third panel overlaps with the second panel, creating a compact nested configuration that minimizes storage space while maintaining structural integrity.
2Area of stationary object
If a wall-mounted folding table is created, then storage space is saved, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting hardware is integrated directly into the nesting apparatus structure. The first mounting element is formed as part of the first panel, and the second mounting element is formed as part of the second panel, eliminating separate mounting components and simplifying the overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The nesting apparatus serves dual functions: it provides the structural framework for the wall-mounted table and simultaneously acts as a decorative artwork when the table is folded. The visible surfaces of the nested panels are designed to be aesthetically pleasing, allowing the structure to function as both furniture and art.
3Reliability
If mounting hardware is used to attach the table to the wall, then the table can be securely mounted, but exposed hardware ruins the aesthetic appearance
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting elements are extracted from separate visible hardware components and integrated into the panels themselves. The first mounting element is formed as part of the first panel, and the second mounting element is formed as part of the second panel, so that the mounting mechanism becomes an invisible part of the artwork rather than an exposed detail.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting function is merged with the artistic surface of the panels. The mounting elements are formed as integral parts of the visible panel surfaces, combining the structural mounting function with the aesthetic artwork in a single unified element that serves both purposes simultaneously.
4Area of stationary object
If the table is designed to fold completely flat for storage, then storage efficiency is maximized, but the table cannot provide decorative value when stored
Solution Approach 1:
The nesting apparatus is designed to serve as both a functional table support structure and a decorative artwork. The visible surfaces of the nested panels are designed to be aesthetically pleasing, allowing the structure to function as art on the wall even when the table is folded and stored in the nested position.
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AI summary
A wall mountable table and nesting apparatus for providing wall art which may be additionally deployed as a freestanding table. The wall mounted table and nesting apparatus includes a wall mount defining a first French cleat style mount, a nesting member which is adapted to hang on the wall mount and provide a first display surface as well as a second French cleat style mount, and a table member which includes a plurality of selectably deployable legs and is adapted to hang on the nesting member and provide a second display surface or, in the alternative, to stand on a floor as a freestanding table. The first display surface and second display surface may include the same aesthetic design or distinct designs to provide either the same or an alternate experience depending on whether the table member is on the wall or the floor.