Removable Elastic Door Cover System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional methods for covering and decorating doors are often permanent, time-consuming, and can damage the door upon removal, lacking the ability for easy reuse and quick application.

Innovation Solution

A reusable and washable door cover system with straps that securely attach to the door using elastic, Velcro, or other fasteners, allowing for easy installation and removal, and can be customized with various decorations and materials for different occasions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of stationary object

If permanent methods such as painting, lacquer or stain are used to cover a door, then the door covering is durable and long-lasting, but the door cannot be easily removed or changed and the process is time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedurability of door coveringVSAvoidease of installation and removal

Core Design Contradiction:

Duration of action of stationary objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The door covering system is divided into separate components: a removable cover and a fastening mechanism. This segmentation allows the cover to be easily attached and detached without permanent modification to the door, resolving the contradiction between durability and ease of removal.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from static permanent covering methods to a dynamic removable system. The cover can be easily attached and removed through the fastening mechanism, allowing flexibility in changing door decorations while maintaining durability during use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If individual decorations are put up with tape or putty for parties or events, then the door can be decorated for specific occasions, but the process is time-consuming and may damage the door upon removal

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to decorate for different occasionsVSAvoidtime required for installation and removal

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The door cover system serves multiple functions: it can be used for permanent covering, event decorations, and room decor. The same basic system can be adapted for different occasions by changing the cover design, eliminating the need for multiple separate decoration systems and reducing time loss.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The removable cover allows the decoration to be easily discarded after use and stored for future occasions. This recovering process eliminates the time-consuming removal and damage associated with traditional tape or putty methods, while maintaining adaptability for different events.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #34Discarding and recovering

3Adaptability or versatility

If individual decorations are put up with tape or putty, then the door can be decorated for specific occasions, but the process may damage the door upon removal

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to decorate for different occasionsVSAvoiddamage to door upon removal

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The fastening mechanism acts as an intermediary between the decoration cover and the door. This intermediary system allows for easy attachment and removal without direct adhesion to the door surface, preventing damage while maintaining adaptability for different occasions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

Enables quick and easy decoration of doors for events or room decor without damaging the door, with the ability to be reused and easily stored, offering a versatile and durable solution for door covering.

Implementation Method 1

straps that securely attach to the door using elastic

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

straps that securely attach to the door using elastic, Velcro, or other fasteners

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectVelcro: Velcro

Data Source

PatentUS11781373B1Door cover system and method of use

Publication Date: 2023.10.10 HALL JEFFERY B

AI summary

A method of covering a door includes providing a door cover system with a removable and washable cover body having a front surface and at least one opening extending through a thickness of the removable and washable cover body; one or more straps attached at the top edge of the removable and washable cover body; providing an interior door having a front surface and at least one handle; positioning the removable and washable cover body over the front surface of the interior door such that the front surface of the removable and washable cover is presented; positioning the at least one opening such that the at least one handle extends therethrough; securing the removable and washable cover body to the interior door via the one or more straps; allowing the removable and washable cover body to hang vertically.