Clipboard Box with Integrated Tape Dispenser and Key Organizer

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing clipboard solutions fail to effectively organize and secure multiple documents and keys, often leading to disarray and inefficient access in industries that require simultaneous handling of both.

Innovation Solution

A clipboard box design featuring hinged rectangular members with a latching mechanism, integrated pen holder, tape-dispensing document clip, and detachable key holders within a double-sided compartment, allowing for organized storage and easy access of documents and keys.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If a hollow interior is added to the clipboard box for carrying additional items, then the carrying capacity is improved, but the organization and security of items deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecarrying capacityVSAvoidorganization of items

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The hollow interior is segmented into multiple compartments and sections using dividers. These dividers create organized spaces for different types of items (documents, keys, pens, tape), preventing disarray while maintaining carrying capacity. The segmentation allows each item type to have its designated space, solving the contradiction between quantity and organization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If multiple keys are stored in the clipboard box, then the accessibility of keys is improved, but the organization and identification of individual keys deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccessibility of keysVSAvoididentification of keys

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

Each key holder is designed with unique identifying features such as color coding, labels, or distinctive shapes. The key holders are arranged in an organized pattern within the compartment, with each position having a specific purpose or association. This local differentiation allows quick identification of individual keys while maintaining easy access to all keys through the open design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

3Adaptability or versatility

If a tape dispenser is integrated into the document clip, then the functionality for taping documents is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefunctionality for taping documentsVSAvoidstructure of document clip

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The tape dispenser mechanism is merged with the document clip structure. The clip body houses the tape cartridge, and the dispensing lever is integrated into the clip's actuating mechanism. This merging allows the clip to perform both document clamping and tape dispensing functions, improving versatility while minimizing the increase in complexity through functional integration rather than addition of separate components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS11571922B2Clipboard and key organizer with tape dispenser

Publication Date: 2023.02.07 JOHNSON OLGA LETICIA

AI summary

A portable multipurpose clipboard box equipped for securing and sectioning documents, holding keys, and dispensing tape.