Adhesive display strip

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing adhesive display strips are unable to securely attach products with rigid packaging or heavier weight, limiting their versatility and visual appeal.

Innovation Solution

A laminar adhesive display strip with a lamellar central structure and two plastic sheets, one permanently attached and one removable, featuring U- or C-shaped cut-outs for product attachment, allowing secure attachment of heavier products while maintaining visual appeal.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If a traditional adhesive display strip is used, then it can attach lightweight bagged products easily, but it cannot securely hold products with rigid packaging or heavier weight

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment strengthVSAvoidproduct type compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The display strip is divided into multiple modular units, each with its own attachment window and adhesive area. This segmentation allows each unit to be independently optimized for different product types and weights, enabling the system to handle both lightweight bagged products and heavier rigid-packaged items effectively.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The display strip combines multiple materials with complementary properties: a cardboard base structure for rigidity and shape retention, adhesive layers for attachment, and transparent plastic sheets for product protection. This composite construction enables the strip to securely hold heavier products while maintaining visual appeal and structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Adaptability or versatility

If the entire plastic sheet is permanently attached to maximize product visibility through windows, then visual appeal is maintained, but the attachment means cannot be reused for different products

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovereusabilityVSAvoidsheet attachment stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The plastic sheet is segmented into a permanently attached portion and a removable portion. The permanent portion maintains the windows and provides continuous visual access to products, while the removable portion can be detached and reattached to different display strip units, enabling reuse across multiple product changes while maintaining structural stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The plastic sheet attachment transitions from a static permanent bond to a dynamic system where the sheet can be partially removed and repositioned. This dynamic capability allows the same plastic sheet to serve multiple display units throughout its lifecycle, enhancing reusability while the permanently attached portion ensures ongoing stability and visual functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Strength

If more adhesive area is used to hold heavier products, then attachment strength increases, but the visual appeal and product visibility are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveholding capacityVSAvoidvisible display area
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The adhesive is concentrated in specific local areas around the window perimeters rather than being distributed across the entire plastic sheet. This localized adhesive placement provides sufficient attachment strength for heavier products while leaving the central window areas completely clear for optimal product visibility and visual appeal.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The attachment area is segmented into functional zones: adhesive regions positioned strategically at window edges for secure attachment, and clear window regions for product visibility. This spatial segmentation allows the display strip to simultaneously achieve high holding capacity and maintain aesthetic appeal through optimized zone distribution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables secure attachment of products with rigid packaging, optimizing space and maintaining visual appeal, with flexible support and recyclable materials, enhancing display efficiency and attractiveness.

Implementation Method 1

one of the aforementioned sheets will be permanently attached to the lamellar central structure by means of an adhesive

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesive: Adhesive

Implementation Method 2

the other sheet will be configured in a removable manner, being attached to the lamellar central structure by means of an adhesive and/or a rivet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesive: Adhesive

Data Source

PatentEP4374742B1Adhesive display strip
Publication Date: 2025.12.03 EMBALAJES LICAR
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AI summary

The invention relates to an adhesive display strip comprising, at least, a lamellar central structure (1), a plastic sheet (2) permanently attached to the lamellar central structure (1) by means of an adhesive (3) and means for the attachment of units for sale. The attachment means consist of: - a window (4) cut into the central structure (1), configured to allow access to the adhesive (3) of the plastic sheet (2); - and a U-shaped or inverted U-shaped, or C-shaped or inverted C-shaped cut-out (5) punched through the central structure (1) and the plastic sheet (2), around the perimeter of the window (4), with at least one side attached to the central structure (1); where the punched cut-out (5) allows the window (4) to turn around the axis formed by the side attached to the central structure (1).