Biodegradable Document Holder with Integrated Binding Slots

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Solution Overview

Problem

Standard document holders are inadequate for securely holding unbound papers, lack customizable filing systems, and are not eco-friendly, as they often fail to accommodate various binding systems and maintain a neat appearance, and require substantial handling and customization efforts.

Innovation Solution

An integrated document holder made of bio-degradable material with customizable features, including a front cover, back cover, and spine, featuring slots, crease lines, slit portions, and locking mechanisms that allow for secure holding and easy customization to accommodate multiple page sizes and binding systems.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If standard document holders use simple front and back covers with staples or glue, then they can securely hold bound papers like scribbling pads and notepads, but they cannot properly hold and secure unbound papers of standard sizes without risk of pages dropping out

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity of holding papersVSAvoidaccommodation of different paper types

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The document holder is segmented into multiple functional zones: front cover portion, back cover portion, spine portion, and extension sleeve portion. Each segment serves specific purposes - the front cover has slots and slit portions for binding operations, the extension sleeve provides additional securing mechanisms, and the spine connects all components. This segmentation allows the holder to accommodate both bound and unbound papers effectively.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The document holder integrates multiple binding capabilities into a single structure. It can accommodate stapled binding through slots in the front cover, cotton thread binding through punched holes, and additional securing through the extension sleeve. This multi-functional design allows one document holder to serve multiple binding purposes that previously required different types of holders.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If prior art document holders have notches for staple binding or punched holes for cotton thread binding, then they can facilitate specific binding systems, but they cannot provide both accommodations together

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesupport for various binding systemsVSAvoidstructure to accommodate multiple bindings

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple binding system accommodations into a single integrated document holder structure. The front cover portion combines slots for stapling, punched holes for cotton threading, and the extension sleeve for additional binding options all within one cohesive design. This merging eliminates the need for separate holders for different binding types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Strength

If ordinary document holders are made of non-bio degradable materials, then they can provide durable document storage, but they have limitations to stand as an eco-friendly product

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedurability of document holderVSAvoidenvironmental impact

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the material parameter from conventional non-biodegradable materials to biodegradable materials while maintaining the structural integrity and strength required for document storage. This parameter change in material composition allows the document holder to meet durability requirements while also satisfying eco-friendly criteria.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

4Adaptability or versatility

If prior art document holders require customization for specific files, then they can be adapted to particular needs, but they require substantial handling time and efforts and are expensive and subject to error

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecustomization capabilityVSAvoidcustomization time and effort

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The document holder is designed with pre-configured slots, punched holes, and extension sleeve structures that are ready for immediate use with different binding types. This preliminary preparation of binding accommodations eliminates the need for time-consuming customization operations during file creation, allowing users to simply insert papers and complete the binding process without extensive handling or adjustment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11541681B2Integrated document holder

Publication Date: 2023.01.03 VARTAK CHINTAMANI

AI summary

Disclosed is an integrated document holder that includes an arrangement to accommodate clam stapler binding for important documents. Further, the integrated document holder includes holes punched at predefined locations to be utilized for cotton thread binding, if needed. The integrated document holder includes a pen holder integrated into the filing unit. The integrated document holder includes locking mechanisms that provide added support and security to the documents contained therein. The integrated document holder is biodegradable and recyclable.