Foldable Adhesive Support Stand for Damage-Free Repositioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display support stands are often bulky, expensive, and not easily adaptable for different object sizes or configurations, with many requiring frames, laminates, and permanent adhesives that can damage displayed items when removed.
Innovation Solution
A removable and reusable support stand made from a triangular piece of card stock with scored adhesive tabs, allowing for easy attachment and detachment from planar objects without causing damage, and capable of supporting objects of varying sizes and thicknesses without the need for frames or laminates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If permanent adhesive is used to attach the stand to the photograph, then the stand provides strong support, but the item being displayed is damaged when the stand is removed
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive tab is separated from the main body of the stand by a score line, allowing the tab to be folded back and forth. This segmentation enables the adhesive to be reapplied multiple times without damaging the displayed item, as the tab can be detached and reattached as needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The adhesive tab is folded back and forth to change its physical state, creating friction and mechanical interlocking that provides strong support. This mechanical action transforms the tab from a flat state to a folded state, enabling reusable attachment without permanent damage.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple parts are used to construct the support stand, then the stand can be designed with specific functions, but the stand becomes bulky and expensive to produce
Solution Approach 1:
The stand combines multiple functions into a single piece of card stock. The main body provides structural support, while the adhesive tab provides attachment functionality. This merging eliminates the need for separate components, reducing complexity and production cost while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The single piece of card stock serves multiple purposes: it provides the main support structure, contains the adhesive attachment mechanism, and can be folded for storage. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for multiple separate parts while achieving the desired adaptability.
3Strength
If the support stand is made from a rectangular piece of card stock with laminates, then the stand provides structural support, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention removes the expensive laminate sheets from the construction, using only a single piece of card stock. The structural support and adhesive functionality are achieved through the card stock itself and a simple adhesive tab, eliminating the need for additional laminate materials and reducing manufacturing cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand uses inexpensive card stock instead of expensive laminates, creating a cost-effective solution. The simple construction from basic materials makes the stand economical to manufacture while still providing adequate structural support for displaying items.
4Volume of moving object
If the support stand is collapsed for storage, then the stand becomes compact for shipping and storage, but the structural element is weakened
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive tab is segmented from the main body by a score line, allowing it to be folded back and forth without weakening the main structural element. This segmentation enables compact storage while preserving the integrity of the support structure, as only the tab portion is folded.
Solution Approach 2:
The adhesive tab is designed to be dynamic, foldable back and forth, rather than fixed. This dynamic design allows the tab to be collapsed for storage and then reopened for use, maintaining structural strength through the score line that guides the folding motion without compromising the main body.
Data Source
AI summary
A removable, reusable support stand for generally planar objects such as photographs, cards, signs, compact disc jewel cases or the like is disclosed, which includes a flat card stock formed into a generally triangular shape with a first fold across the base; a slit from fold line to the center of the base of the triangle forming two flaps or attachment tabs that are covered with an adhesive material and are folded along a fold line to expose the adhesive; and is folded along a line from the apex of the triangle to the top of the slit; and which may then be affixed to the back of the generally planar object to be displayed. The stand can generally be removed and repositioned, or affixed to another object to be displayed.