Wheeled Platform With Recessed Wheels And Hinged Joint
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional skateboards and scooters lack the versatility and functionality desired by users, particularly in terms of storage and transport convenience, as well as performance and comfort during active sports.
Innovation Solution
A wheeled platform apparatus with a minimized surface area for easy storage and transport, featuring adjustable straps, recessed wheels, a hinged or bendable joint for size reduction, and various wheel configurations for enhanced maneuverability and stability, along with a footrest for improved comfort and control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the platform surface area is minimized for convenient storage and transport, then storage and transport convenience is improved, but the functionality and versatility during use may be limited
Solution Approach 1:
The platform is divided into multiple functional zones including a front portion with cupped area for foot stabilization, a rear portion with angled extension for wheel engagement, and a center portion for foot placement. This segmentation allows each zone to serve specific functions while maintaining a compact overall structure that can be stored conveniently when not in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The platform incorporates dynamic elements such as wheels that can be engaged or disengaged from the surface, and a rear extension that can be positioned at different angles. These dynamic features allow the platform to adapt its functionality during use while maintaining a minimized storage profile when the wheels and extension are retracted or positioned for compact storage.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the platform incorporates multiple functional features (adjustable straps, recessed wheels, hinged joints), then versatility and comfort are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The platform integrates multiple functions into a single unified structure. The rear extension serves both as a structural element and as a mechanism for engaging additional wheels. The cupped front portion simultaneously provides foot stabilization and structural support. This multi-functionality approach increases versatility while avoiding the need for separate components that would increase complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The wheels are recessed into the platform structure, with at least one additional wheel nested within the rear extension. This nesting arrangement allows multiple wheel components to be integrated into the platform without proportionally increasing the overall device complexity or storage volume.
3Volume of moving object
If the platform is designed for minimized surface area, then storage convenience is improved, but the stability and comfort during active sports may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The platform employs local quality enhancements in specific areas to maintain stability despite the minimized overall size. The cupped front portion provides localized foot stabilization, the rear extension at an angle offers localized support for wheel engagement, and textured surfaces or friction elements are applied locally to enhance grip and control during active use.
Solution Approach 2:
The platform is designed with pre-positioned structural features such as the cupped front area and angled rear extension that are optimized for stability before use. These features are built into the platform structure in advance, allowing users to achieve stable positioning and control without requiring additional adjustments or components during active sports.
Data Source
AI summary
In a preferred embodiment a wheeled platform apparatus and method for use in rolling on a surface are provided. The apparatus includes a platform having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front portion, a center portion, a rear portion, and a first wheel and a second wheel that interface with or are positioned below the bottom surface of the platform to facilitate rolling movement of the platform. The apparatus may further include an attachment device interfacing with the top surface and the footwear, as well as a footrest to support the forefoot of another foot, or footwear.