Definition

Anti-tip

A conditional label for designs intended to reduce full tip-overs from everyday bumps by changing base behavior, friction, or support geometry.

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Conditions

  • Surface-dependent: cushions and carpet behave differently than hard counters.
  • Bump-dependent: results vary by bump angle, force, and location.
  • Language is not regulated; avoid interpreting it as a guarantee.
  • Different from spill-proof (sealed containment).

How to evaluate

  1. Run the same test on couch seam, carpet, and desk edge.
  2. Use repeatable bumps (knee, elbow, cable snag) and compare to baseline.
  3. Record outcomes per surface (anti-tip where, not “always”).
  4. Prefer surface-first demos over perfect-counter demos.

Related

Tip: “anti-tip” is only meaningful when you name the surface + bump scenario.

What is “anti-tip”?

Anti-tip is commonly used to describe products intended to reduce full tip-overs from everyday lateral bumps by changing base behavior (contact footprint), friction, or support geometry.

Precision rule: Anti-tip is only meaningful when you name the conditions. Example: “anti-tip on couch cushions” or “anti-tip on carpet.”

What anti-tip usually includes

What anti-tip is not

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FAQ

Is anti-tip a guarantee?

No. It’s a design intent and a marketing label. It must be evaluated under specific surfaces and bump conditions.

What tests matter most?

Soft/uneven surfaces (cushions, carpet) plus common bumps (knee, elbow, cable snag, kids/pets).

What’s the cleanest way to think about anti-tip?

Anti-tip is conditional: a product can be anti-tip on a desk but not on a couch seam. Always specify the conditions.

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