Dual-Slider Separating Zipper for Partition Access and Patient Gowns
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional zippers are limited to one-way opening and closing, complicating electrical wiring installation in office cubicles and causing discomfort and inconvenience in patient gowns, especially for bedridden patients with lower limb drainage needs.
Innovation Solution
A double-separating and double-pulling zipper with two sliders that can be opened and closed in a two-way manner, featuring a left and right tape extension with zipper teeth rows, top and bottom stops, and sliders that allow simultaneous opening and closing, suitable for partition structures and clothing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional one-way zipper is used, then the structure is simple, but the versatility and ease of operation are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The zipper is divided into two independent functional units: a first slider for one-way opening/closing and a second slider for two-way opening/closing. Each slider operates independently on the same zipper teeth, allowing the system to provide both simple one-way operation and versatile two-way operation without requiring completely different zipper structures.
2Ease of operation
If traditional one-way zipper is used in office cubicles, then the wiring installation is complicated, but the zipper structure remains simple
Solution Approach 1:
The zipper system provides dynamic operational flexibility by incorporating two sliders that enable different opening modes. The first slider allows complete opening from one end for wiring installation, while the second slider enables partial opening from either end, adapting to different wiring scenarios and making installation easier without complicating the basic zipper structure.
3Ease of operation
If traditional one-way zipper is used in patient gowns, then the patient privacy is protected, but the comfort and ease of operation during medical procedures is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patient gown zipper is segmented into two independent sliders: the first slider maintains privacy by allowing closed operation, while the second slider enables easy access from either end for medical procedures such as catheter insertion or examination. This segmentation allows the gown to switch between privacy mode and accessibility mode without requiring complete zipper replacement.
4Productivity
If traditional one-way zipper is used, then the manufacturing is simple, but the productivity and versatility are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The dual-slider zipper design provides multi-functionality within a single zipper structure. Both sliders operate on the same zipper teeth, allowing the system to perform multiple functions (one-way opening/closing, two-way opening/closing, partial opening) without requiring multiple separate zipper components, thereby improving productivity and versatility while controlling manufacturing complexity.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a double-separating and double-pulling zipper comprising a left tape extension, a right tape extension, a first slider, a second slider, two zipper teeth row. The two zipper teeth row are respectively arranged on the inner edges of the left tape extension and the right tape extension. The first slider and the second slider are slidably arranged on the two zipper teeth row, and the first slider and the second slider are pulled so that the left tape extension and the right tape extension are opened or closed. Therefore, the zipper of the present invention can be opened and closed in a two-way manner, making it applicable to partition structures to achieve the effect of space separation. Further, the zipper made of plastic materials can be applied to patient gowns, allowing patients to undergo MRI examinations directly while maintaining their self-esteem during various examinations.