Foldable Laminar Diffuser With Hook And Adhesive
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing diffuser devices for volatile substances are limited in versatility and application, as they are typically designed for hanging only, restricting their use in small enclosed spaces where a suitable hanging point is not available, and do not offer cost-effective or simple solutions for alternative positioning.
Innovation Solution
A disposable diffuser device with a laminar element composed of flexible, low-cost materials, featuring a foldable design with a hook and adjustable parts for hanging, standing, or adhering, allowing multiple positioning options and integration with other devices for enhanced fragrance release control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the diffuser is designed with a hook for hanging only, then the device structure is simple and cost-effective, but the versatility of placement options is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The diffuser device integrates multiple attachment means (hook for hanging, adhesive layer for sticking, and base for standing) into a single device structure, allowing it to be placed in various locations (hanging from mirrors/door handles, sticking to surfaces, or placing on flat surfaces) without requiring multiple separate devices, thus achieving versatility while maintaining structural simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the hook attachment means, adhesive attachment means, and standing base into one integrated laminar element structure, merging multiple functions into a single device that resolves the contradiction between versatility and structural complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If the diffuser is designed as a disposable device, then the manufacturing cost is low and user cost is minimal, but the device cannot be reused or repositioned
Solution Approach 1:
The diffuser device incorporates dynamic attachment capabilities through a retractable top flap that can switch between open and closed positions, allowing the device to be easily repositioned by simply opening the flap and moving it to a new location, then closing the flap to secure it, providing repositioning capability while maintaining the disposable nature and low manufacturing cost
3Reliability
If the diffuser uses a retractable top flap to secure the hook, then the reliability of hanging is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The retractable top flap is designed as a simple dynamic element that can pivot between open and closed positions, providing a mechanical locking mechanism when closed to prevent accidental detachment, thereby improving hanging security through a minimalistic dynamic structure rather than complex locking mechanisms
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
The device provides a cost-effective, versatile solution for diffusing volatile substances in various settings, allowing flexible placement and adjustable fragrance release, while preventing accidental falls and membrane contact, thus enhancing user convenience and safety.
Implementation Method 1
Diffusers are well known for air fresheners, insecticides, deodorants etc., usually in liquid form or dispensed as a gel or tablets which, by the appropriate evaporation means, distribute the active particles of the compound in the air.
Data Source
AI summary
The device comprises a laminar element (1) made of a flexible material adapted to be folded along a folding line (26), comprising at least a first part (2) and a second part (4). Said first part (2) has a deposit (3) containing a product (30) origin of volatile substances. The second part (4) has a hook configuration (5) with a lateral opening (12) and a central groove (24) that can be occupied by removable adhesive means. Both parts (2, 4) are manufactured in a single industrial process, without additional parts but incorporating various attachment means and even other parts for functions of regulation or protection of the diffusion means, or which replicate the diffusion functionality allowing the user to combine effects. They also allow selecting the form of application in any location: hanging, adhered, joined to another identical device or folded and supporting itself on a horizontal surface.