Bedding cover device with quick closing, kit and method based on such a device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bedding covers for items like duvets and pillows are cumbersome to install and remove, especially for individuals with mobility issues, and loose, non-rigid items often move inside the cover, requiring frequent repositioning.
Innovation Solution
A bedding cover device with upper and lower flanks, each extending over three adjacent sides, featuring removable fixing clips and closure structures like zippers or Velcro, which allow quick and easy installation and secure positioning of non-rigid items.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional bedding covers are used, then the bedding element can be covered, but the installation and removal process is long, complex and tedious
Solution Approach 1:
The bedding cover is divided into two separate flanks (first and second flanks) that can be independently manipulated. Each flank has its own closure structure, allowing them to be closed separately rather than requiring the entire cover to be installed in one complex operation. This segmentation simplifies the installation process by breaking it into manageable steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The closure structures are designed to be movable and adjustable, with clips that can be positioned at different locations along the flanks. The flanks themselves can be dynamically adjusted during installation, allowing the bedding element to be progressively positioned and secured rather than requiring complete insertion before adjustment.
2Stability of the object's composition
If conventional bedding covers are used, then the bedding element can be covered, but the loose non-rigid item moves inside the cover requiring frequent repositioning
Solution Approach 1:
The closure structures are positioned and adjusted before the bedding element is fully installed. The clips and closure mechanisms are preliminarily set at appropriate locations to anticipate and prevent movement of the bedding element during use. This preliminary positioning ensures stability without requiring frequent adjustments later.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the flanks have different closure characteristics. The clips can be positioned at specific locations along the flanks to provide localized stabilization where needed. The closure structures have varying grip strengths and positioning capabilities at different points, allowing targeted stabilization of the bedding element in critical areas.
3Loss of time
If multiple covers are used to limit washing, then the washing frequency is reduced, but the installation and removal becomes more laborious and physical
Solution Approach 1:
The flanks and closure structures are designed for dynamic, easy manipulation. The clips can be quickly opened and closed, and the flanks can be easily adjusted during the changing process. This dynamic design reduces the physical effort required compared to rigid, complex conventional covers, making frequent cover changes feasible even for users with mobility limitations.
Solution Approach 2:
The closure structures are designed to be self-aligning and self-securing. The clips automatically engage with the flap structures, reducing the need for precise manual alignment and complex manipulation. This self-service characteristic simplifies the cover changing process, making it less laborious despite the need to handle multiple covers.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a bedding cover device (H), comprising: - an upper side (s) configured to cover the upper surface of a bedding element (E); - a lower side (i) configured to cover the lower surface of said bedding element (E); - an edge closure device (Z) comprising an upper band (bs) extending over a contour element of the upper side (s) and a lower band (bi) extending over a contour element of the lower side (i), characterized in that the zipper closure device (Z) is configured to close the bedding cover device (H) onto the bedding element (E). In particular, at least one of said sides (i, s) has fastening clips (P) configured to attach certain points of the bedding cover device (H) to certain points of the bedding element (E). The invention further relates to a method based on such a device.