Quick-Mount Folder Spine Slit Binding Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing folder systems require the binding device to be opened and closed for coupling, which is inefficient and inconvenient.

Innovation Solution

A folder design with pivotally coupled panels and a spine portion featuring holes and slits allows for quick and easy attachment to a binding device without needing to open or close the device, enabling secure and easy coupling and decoupling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If existing binding hole systems are used, then the folder can be securely attached to the binding device, but the binding device must be opened and closed which is time-consuming and inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment speedVSAvoidoperation convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The folder attachment system is segmented into two distinct components: binding holes formed through the folder panels and a separate binding device with binding members. This segmentation allows the folder to be attached by simply passing binding members through the holes, eliminating the need to open or close the binding device and significantly improving attachment speed and convenience.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If a quick-mount system is implemented, then the attachment process is simplified and sped up, but the structural integrity and appearance of the folder may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment convenienceVSAvoidstructural integrity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The folder panels are designed with localized binding holes positioned at specific locations optimized for binding device engagement. These holes are strategically placed to maintain the overall structural integrity of the folder while providing convenient attachment points. The binding holes are formed through the panels in a way that minimizes structural weakness while enabling quick mounting.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

3Loss of time

If binding holes are formed through the panels, then quick attachment is enabled, but the folder structure may be weakened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment timeVSAvoidfolder durability

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of creating large or numerous holes that would compromise folder durability, the design uses precisely sized and positioned binding holes that replicate only the minimal necessary openings for binding device engagement. This approach maintains folder durability while enabling rapid attachment, as the holes are optimized for both structural integrity and binding device compatibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS9290034B2Quick-mount folder

Publication Date: 2016.03.22 ACCO BRANDS CORP

AI summary

A folder system including a folder having a first panel and a second panel pivotally coupled to the first panel along a pivot line. The folder further includes a spine portion positioned between the first and second panels at the pivot line, wherein said spine portion includes a hole formed therethrough. The spine portion further includes a slit extending from an outer edge of the spine portion to the hole to enable a binding device to be passed through the slit into the hole.