Ceramic Decorative Sleeve With Expandable Notches for Stable Clamping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing decorative pieces are typically made of metal and lack the texture and decorative effect of ceramic pieces, limiting their aesthetic appeal.
Innovation Solution
A ceramic decorative assembly comprising an accommodating sleeve with a first accommodating slot and U-shaped notches, an elastic ceramic piece clamped to the slot, and a hook fastener attached to a hook-and-loop fastener on a bag, allowing easy attachment and protection of the ceramic piece.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If a ceramic piece is used as a decorative piece, then the texture and decorative effect are improved, but the durability and protection are worsened compared to metal
Solution Approach 1:
The ceramic piece is nested inside the accommodating sleeve, which provides protection while allowing the ceramic decorative effect to be visible through the opening. The sleeve acts as a protective container that preserves the ceramic piece's aesthetic qualities while enhancing its durability.
Solution Approach 2:
The accommodating sleeve is made of elastic material that can flexibly accommodate the ceramic piece and provide protection. The elastic nature of the sleeve allows it to absorb impacts and protect the fragile ceramic piece while maintaining its decorative appearance.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a ceramic piece is clamped to the accommodating slot, then the stability is improved, but the ease of operation for installation and removal is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The accommodating sleeve is designed to be elastic and expandable, allowing it to dynamically adjust its size. When force is applied to the U-shaped notches, the sleeve expands to release the ceramic piece, and when relaxed, it contracts to clamp the piece securely in place.
Solution Approach 2:
The accommodating sleeve is divided into multiple U-shaped notches that can independently flex, allowing localized expansion and contraction. This segmentation enables the sleeve to maintain overall stability while providing easy access points for installation and removal of the ceramic piece.
3Ease of operation
If multiple U-shaped notches are provided, then the ease of operation for expanding the opening is improved, but the device complexity is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The U-shaped notches serve multiple functions: they act as expansion points for easy installation, provide structural reinforcement, and maintain the elastic properties of the sleeve. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity.
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
Enhances the stability and durability of ceramic pieces while maintaining their decorative effect, enabling them to be used as a decorative element on bags.
Implementation Method 1
the accommodating sleeve is an elastic sleeve
Implementation Method 2
a hook fastener of a hook-and-loop fastener assembly (commercially known as Velcro®), glued onto the accommodating sleeve and located at a bottom of the accommodating sleeve, where the hook fastener is fastened to a loop fastener of a hook-and-loop fastener assembly (commercially known as Velcro®) on a surface of a bag
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AI summary
The present application provides a ceramic decorative assembly, where the ceramic decorative assembly comprises an accommodating sleeve and a hook fastener of a hook-and-loop fastener assembly (commercially known as Velcro®); a first ceramic piece is accommodated in a first accommodating slot through an opening; the accommodating sleeve is further provided with at least one U-shaped notch, and the U-shaped notch faces the opening and is communicated with the first accommodating slot, so that the U-shaped notch and the opening can be opened when a user presses the accommodating sleeve on both sides, thereby expanding a range of the opening of the accommodating sleeve, so that the first ceramic piece is smoothly accommodated in the accommodating sleeve. Meanwhile, the first ceramic piece is clamped to the first accommodating slot, thereby improving stability of connection between the ceramic piece and the accommodating sleeve.