Nested Display Case for Graded Collectibles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Protective solutions for graded collectibles, such as rare coins and comic books, are inadequate in preventing damage to the clear plastic holders and labels, which are integral to the collectibles' value and authenticity, while maintaining visibility of the items.
Innovation Solution
A protective display case with two compartments, one for the graded collectible and another for its label, featuring channels to secure the clear plastic sleeve without obscuring visibility, made from various materials like plastics, metals, or flexible elastic materials, providing a secure and aesthetically appealing enclosure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a clear plastic holder/sleeve is used to seal and protect the graded collectible, then the collectible is protected and visible, but the holder/sleeve itself becomes vulnerable to cracking, breakage, and discoloration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a nested protective structure where the clear plastic holder/sleeve containing the graded collectible is placed inside a second outer protective case. This nested arrangement allows the inner holder to maintain its transparency and viewing function while the outer case provides additional protection against cracking, breakage, and discoloration. The inner holder and outer case are nested concentrically, with the inner holder positioned within the cavity of the outer case.
2Device complexity
If the graded collectible and label are placed in a single compartment, then the structure is simple, but the label and collectible may not be adequately secured and protected
Solution Approach 1:
The protective case is segmented into two distinct compartments: a first compartment for housing the graded collectible and its holder, and a second compartment for housing the label. This segmentation allows each compartment to be optimized for its specific function - the first compartment provides protection and visibility for the collectible, while the second compartment securely displays the label. The segmentation also prevents movement between components and ensures proper positioning.
3Reliability
If channels are added to secure the sleeve in the compartments, then the collectible and label are securely held, but the channels may obscure visibility
Solution Approach 1:
The channels in the protective case are strategically positioned and dimensioned to provide localized securing function only where needed. The channels are formed in the walls of the compartments at specific locations to engage with the holder/sleeve, providing secure positioning while minimizing obstruction. The channels are designed with dimensions that allow engagement of the sleeve edges without blocking the viewing area, thus maintaining local transparency and visibility of the graded collectible and label while providing secure holding.
Data Source
AI summary
Protective display cases for collectibles, such as trading cards, rare coins and comic books. Such collectibles are often graded to increase their value, where the collectible is labelled and contained within a sleeve (i.e., a clear plastic sleeve). The protective display case includes a first compartment sized and shaped to receive and at least partially enclose the collectible and a first portion of the sleeve holding the collectible without obscuring visibility of the collectible, a second compartment adjoining the first compartment and sized and shaped to receive and at least partially enclose the label and a second portion of the sleeve holding the label without obscuring visibility of the label, a first end proximate the first compartment; and a second end proximate the second compartment, opposite the first end.