Modular Exhibitor With Contoured Edges For Container Panels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for displaying informative and advertising material on refuse containers are prone to rapid deterioration due to environmental factors and material variability, leading to increased costs and complexity in production and installation.
Innovation Solution
A modular exhibition device with contoured perimetric edges and detachable panels that can be easily replaced, featuring drainage holes and antitheft mechanisms, allowing for versatile installation and preservation of the material.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If heterogeneous supports such as plastic stickers, riveted aluminum panels, or spray paint are used on container walls, then informative material can be displayed, but the images and wordings quickly lose their original coloring and become illegible due to urban pollution, atmospheric agents, and container surface characteristics
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a removable panel as an intermediary element between the container wall and the informative material. This panel serves as a protective mediator that shields the informative material from direct exposure to environmental factors such as urban pollution and atmospheric agents, while still allowing the information to be displayed effectively. The panel acts as a buffer that prevents direct contact between the degrading elements and the informative material, thereby maintaining legibility and durability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a panel structure that functions as a protective shell or film covering the informative material. This thin protective layer shields the underlying informative content from environmental degradation while maintaining the visibility and readability of the information. The panel can be made from materials resistant to urban pollution and atmospheric effects, creating a flexible protective barrier.
2Adaptability or versatility
If panels are used as support for informative or advertising material on containers of different materials, shapes, and sizes, then the material can be displayed, but the production and installation costs increase due to the need for different panel sizes and shapes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal panel design that can be adapted to various container types, materials, shapes, and sizes through standardized mounting mechanisms. The panel itself maintains consistent dimensions and attachment features, while the mounting system accommodates different container configurations. This universal approach allows the same panel design to serve multiple functions across diverse container applications, eliminating the need for custom panels for each container type.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the mounting system into separable components: a standardized panel and a container-adaptable mounting mechanism. This segmentation allows the panel to remain uniform while the mounting system is customized for different container types. The modular approach enables easy adaptation to various container configurations without redesigning the entire panel, reducing production complexity and installation difficulty.
3Productivity
If informative material is directly applied to container walls using stickers, riveted panels, or spray paint, then the material can be displayed, but frequent replacement is required due to rapid deterioration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies protective panels with pre-installed mounting mechanisms before exposing the informative material to environmental conditions. This preliminary protective action prevents degradation from occurring in the first place, rather than requiring corrective replacement after deterioration. The panel is installed in advance to shield the informative material, ensuring long-term durability and reducing the frequency of replacements needed.
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AI summary
An exhibitor (1) for supporting informative material particularly for containers, urban furnishing elements and the like, comprising at least one plate (2) which is provided with drainage holes and with at least one contoured perimetric edge (3). The plate (2) is intended to accommodate stably at least one panel (4). The exhibitor (1) also comprises a closure element (5) which is provided with means (6) of detachable coupling with the contoured perimetric edge (3). The closure element (5) couples the panel (4) to the plate (2). The coupling means (6) and the contoured perimetric edge (3) comprise respective mated and complementary profiles.