Matte Silver Polyester Label for Tool Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional tools with identification marks face issues such as abrasion, peeling, and increased manufacturing complexity due to the methods used for marking, leading to confusion and reduced usability over time.
Innovation Solution
A tool with a matte silver polyester label that is easily applied to the tool main body, providing a large area for identification marks while being waterproof, grease-proof, scratch-resistant, and heat-resistant, ensuring the marks remain legible and operational feel is maintained.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If identification marks are formed by printing with different colors, then identification effect is improved by contrast and variation, but the marks are liable to abrasion and peeling after long-term use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies a multi-layer composite label structure consisting of a polyester base layer, a matte silver middle layer, and an identification mark layer. This composite material approach combines the advantages of different materials: polyester provides tear resistance and dimensional stability, matte silver layer provides scratch resistance and visual contrast, while the identification marks are permanently integrated into the label structure rather than being surface-printed, eliminating peeling and abrasion issues.
2Loss of information
If a recessed identification mark is formed by impressing, then identification effect is improved, but the manufacturing process becomes more complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the identification system into a separate label component that is applied to the tool body. Instead of directly impressing or printing marks onto the metal tool surface, the identification marks are formed on a separate polyester label that is then adhered to the tool. This segmentation allows the label to be manufactured independently with precise markings, then applied to various tool types without requiring complex secondary processing of the tool itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The polyester label acts as an intermediary carrier between the tool body and the identification marks. Rather than directly marking the tool, the label serves as a mediating layer that can be easily manufactured, applied, and removed without affecting the tool substrate. This intermediary approach simplifies manufacturing by decoupling the marking process from the tool manufacturing process.
3Loss of information
If a large area label is applied to provide sufficient identification space, then identification effect is improved, but the label may protrude from the tool surface and affect operational feel
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by creating a recessed label region on the tool body surface. Instead of applying a large label that uniformly protrudes across the entire tool surface, only the specific area where identification is needed is recessed. This allows the label to be applied flush with the surrounding tool surface in the label region while maintaining a larger overall identification area, thus preserving operational feel in non-label areas while providing sufficient space for markings in the label region.
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AI summary
A tool of the present invention includes a tool main body and a matte silver polyester label. The outer surface of the tool main body has a label region. The matte silver polyester label has an indicate surface and a glue surface opposite to the indicate surface. The indicate surface has one or more identification marks represented by words, colors, numbers, patterns or figures. The glue surface is stuck in the label region of the tool main body. As a result, the tool of the present invention provides great identification effect.