Lampshade Covering Detachable Frame Hook Loop Fastening

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional lampshades for deck lamps have non-detachable frame structures and non-collapsible coverings, leading to increased storage and delivery costs due to space inefficiency, and limited design flexibility.

Innovation Solution

The use of hook and loop materials, such as Velcro, to detachably fasten the lampshade covering to the top and bottom frames, allowing for separate storage and easy replacement of the covering.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If the frame structure is made non-detachable and the covering is made non-collapsible, then the lampshade structure is simple and stable, but the storage space requirement increases and delivery cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveframe structure stabilityVSAvoidstorage space
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The lampshade is divided into separate components: a detachable frame structure and a separate covering. The frame can be disassembled into multiple parts (top frame ring, bottom frame ring, and intermediate frames) that can be stored separately from the covering, significantly reducing storage space while maintaining structural stability when assembled.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The lampshade transitions from a static, fixed structure to a dynamic, reconfigurable structure. The frame rings can be detached and reattached, and the covering can be removed and reattached, allowing the lampshade to be collapsed into a compact form for storage and then dynamically reassembled into its functional three-dimensional shape when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of manufacture

If the frame structure is made non-detachable, then the assembly is simple, but the design flexibility and adaptability are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly simplicityVSAvoiddesign flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The frame is segmented into multiple detachable rings (top frame ring, bottom frame ring, and intermediate frames) that can be independently manufactured and assembled. This segmentation allows for greater design flexibility as each component can be customized or replaced while maintaining the overall lampshade structure, whereas a monolithic non-detachable frame would limit design variations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The detachable frame rings and covering components serve multiple functions: they can be assembled to create different lampshade shapes and sizes, the same components can be used with different coverings for various designs, and the modular structure allows for easy repair and replacement. This multi-functionality increases adaptability while keeping individual components simple to manufacture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Stability of the object's composition

If the covering is permanently fastened to the frame, then the structure is stable, but the ease of replacement and customization is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecovering attachment stabilityVSAvoidcovering replaceability
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The covering attachment system transitions from a permanent fixed connection to a dynamic reversible connection. The covering can be easily attached to and detached from the frame rings using simple fastening mechanisms, allowing for easy replacement and customization while maintaining stable attachment when in use. This dynamic attachment enables users to swap coverings for different designs or repair purposes without requiring complex disassembly procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

This solution reduces storage and delivery costs by allowing the frames and covering to be detached for compact packing and enables design flexibility through replaceable lampshade covers.

Implementation Method 1

the lampshade covering is fastened to the top lampshade frame and the bottom lampshade frame by means of Velcro

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVelcro: Velcro

Data Source

PatentEP2098777B1Lampshade
Publication Date: 2019.04.17 W K PRODS
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AI summary

A lampshade includes a top lampshade frame (2), a bottom lampshade frame (1), a lampshade covering (3) covering the top lampshade frame and the bottom lampshade frame, hook materials (12,22) (or loop materials) provided at the top lampshade frame and the bottom lampshade frame, and loop materials (32,34) (or hook materials) provided at the lampshade covering and detachably fastened to the hook materials (or loop materials) to secure the lampshade covering to the top lampshade frame and the bottom lampshade frame.