Flat Carrier With Segmented Recess and Flexible Cover
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a carrier that can safely transport objects of varying sizes and shapes, particularly portable data carriers like chip cards, while being easy to remove and reuse, and must be environmentally friendly and cost-effective, with the added challenge of accommodating different form factors without damaging the items during transport.
Innovation Solution
A flat carrier with a recessed design covered by a layered coating, featuring pre-cuts for easy division into smaller form factors, and a movable mechanism within a transport case that ensures secure placement and easy removal of objects, using materials like cardboard or plastic for stability and environmental compatibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the carrier is designed to completely enclose the object in a recess for secure transport, then the object is protected from falling out and environmental influences, but the object becomes difficult to remove and the carrier structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a flexible cover made of thin film material that can be easily peeled off or opened to access the recess containing the object. This flexible covering maintains the secure enclosed structure during transport while allowing simple removal by peeling or opening the cover, thus resolving the contradiction between security and ease of removal.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the carrier is manufactured as a universal ID-1 format to accommodate multiple form factors, then the carrier can transport different sized objects, but the carrier cannot be easily divided into smaller form factors for different uses
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates pre-cut separation lines or perforations in the carrier structure that allow it to be easily divided into smaller sections. These segmentation features enable the single ID-1 format carrier to be split into smaller form factors (such as ID-000 or ID-3FF) after manufacturing, thus providing both universal compatibility and ease of division for different applications.
3Ease of operation
If the carrier uses a simple open structure for easy removal, then the object can be easily accessed, but the object may fall out or be damaged during transport
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a pre-formed recess structure that is prepared in advance during carrier manufacturing. This recess is designed to precisely fit and secure the object in place before transport begins. The recess structure is pre-configured with appropriate depth, walls, and opening mechanisms that ensure the object remains securely held during transport while allowing easy access when needed, thus resolving the contradiction between protection and accessibility.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a flat support (7) for an article (1) and to a method of production for a support (7), said support (7) comprising an accommodating element for accommodating the article (1) and said accommodating element being designed to have the shape of a cut-out portion (12), said cut-out portion (12) completely accommodating the article (1). The support (7), in the region of the cut-out portion (12), has a layered cover (22) for completely covering the cut-out portion (12).