Wall-Mounted Cap Holder for Adjustable Front-Panel Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for displaying baseball caps are either expensive, complex, or limited in their ability to showcase the cap's indicia, with prior cap holders often failing to allow for adjustable positioning and visibility of the cap's front panels and visor.
Innovation Solution
A wall-mounted cap holder that secures the cap at its apex, featuring a base plate with orthogonal arcuate protrusions forming a slot for the cap's button and a snug fit, allowing for adjustable left-right positioning and easy installation using adhesive or fasteners, enabling optimal display of the cap's front panels and visor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a cap is hung on a wall-mounted hook or peg, then the cap can be displayed, but the front panels and indicia face downward and are not easily viewed
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of hanging the cap from the front (which causes indicia to face downward), the invention inverts the display orientation by supporting the cap from below at the crown apex, allowing the front panels and indicia to face upward and be easily viewed by observers
2Ease of operation
If shelves are installed on a wall to display caps, then caps can be displayed with visible peaks, but the installation is time consuming and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the display system into individual, independent wall-mounted holders that can be installed separately at any location, eliminating the need for complex shelf installations while maintaining visibility of cap peaks and indicia
Solution Approach 2:
The wall-mounted holder is designed as an inexpensive, simple device that can be easily installed and removed without requiring costly shelf installations or complex mounting hardware
3Ease of operation
If prior art cap holders hang from near the apex of the crown, then caps can be displayed, but they are needlessly complex and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts only the essential functional elements needed for cap display (support at crown apex and front panel visibility) from complex prior art designs, creating a simplified holder structure with a base plate and support arms that eliminates unnecessary complexity while maintaining display effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The invention inverts the support approach by using a base plate that supports the cap from below rather than hooks that hang the cap from above, simplifying the structure while improving visibility of cap indicia
4Device complexity
If prior art cap holders hold the hat in a single position, then the structure is simple, but the user cannot rotate or adjust the position of the hat to maximize display of indicia
Solution Approach 1:
The invention introduces dynamic adjustability to the holder structure by allowing the support arms to rotate and adjust the cap's position and orientation, enabling users to maximize display of indicia while maintaining a relatively simple base plate structure
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Provides a cost-effective, versatile, and adjustable solution for displaying baseball caps, ensuring the cap's front panels and visor are visible while allowing for easy installation and adjustment, addressing the limitations of prior art systems.
Implementation Method 1
a base plate with adhesive for easy mounting
Data Source
AI summary
A wall mounted baseball-style cap holder (or cap clip) that supports the cap the apex of its crown proximate a button (if the cap is so equipped) is described. The clip comprises a base plate including a flat rear surface, which may have a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive attached thereto, and upper and lower spaced arcuate plate-like protrusions that extend generally orthogonally from the base plate. The holder is configured to be mounted to a wall or other substantially vertical surface typically by way of an adhesive or double sided tape, which may or may not be provided with the holder.