Multi-Functional Fixation Insert With Raised Edges And Supplementary Means
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current fixation inserts primarily serve only to secure and cushion items during transport, lacking the capability to perform additional functions.
Innovation Solution
A multi-functional insert is developed, featuring a spatially formed central part with raised edges and supplementary information or packing means, such as adhesive tapes, woven textiles, or plastic hoses, which are integrated during production to enhance functionality, including anti-corrosion, antistatic protection, and advertising.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fixation inserts are designed with only basic fixation structure, then manufacturing is simple, but functional versatility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The fixation insert is enhanced by integrating multiple functional layers including information carrier, protective coating, and supplementary packing means into a single structure, allowing one component to perform multiple functions: fixation, information display, corrosion protection, and cushioning
Solution Approach 2:
Different functional elements (fixation insert, information carrier, protective coating, packing means) are merged into a single integrated structure that is produced in one pass through production equipment, combining multiple functions without increasing assembly complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple functional layers are integrated into fixation insert, then functional versatility improves, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The information carrier, protective coating, and packing means are attached to the fixation insert during its production process in one pass, performing the integration action preliminarily during manufacturing rather than requiring subsequent assembly steps
Solution Approach 2:
The production process is designed to manufacture the fixation insert with all functional layers integrated in a single pass through production equipment, combining multiple manufacturing operations into one continuous process
3Loss of information
If only basic fixation function is provided, then device complexity is low, but information dissemination capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The fixation insert incorporates an information carrier that enables the structure to serve dual purposes: mechanical fixation and information display, allowing the same component to communicate product information without adding separate communication devices
4Reliability
If supplementary packing means are added, then protection capability improves, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The supplementary packing means is integrated with the fixation insert during the production process itself, performing the protection function preliminarily during manufacturing rather than requiring separate packaging operations later
Solution Approach 2:
The production equipment is configured to manufacture the fixation insert with supplementary packing means integrated in one pass, combining the production of protective elements with the main fixation structure in a single manufacturing operation
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 multi-functional insert provides enhanced protection, stability, and information dissemination to consumers, increasing the package's functional value by enabling fixation, shock absorption, and additional protective features like anti-corrosion and antistatic properties.
Implementation Method 1
the fixation insert contains spatially raised edges and the central part, which is compressed
Implementation Method 2
The supplementary information carrying means is an adhesive tape. In the most advantageous embodiment the supplementary information carrying means is an adhesive tape containing an adhesive component that can be wetted with water
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AI summary
A multi-functional insert, especially a multi-functional insert consisting of a fixation insert (1) made of at least one layer of a flat material that is formed into a spatial shape that contains spatially raised edges (6) and the central part (7), which is compressed, which contains at least one supplementary carrying means (2) and/or supplementary packing means (3).