Novel object hanging device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing object hanging devices fail to securely attach to surfaces due to limited stickiness of adhesive tapes and require smooth surfaces, making them unsuitable for wet or uneven surfaces, and are unable to hold heavy objects.

Innovation Solution

A novel object hanging device featuring a base with a soft edge and glue groove, a lug boss with a glue injection hole, and a cover block with a glue chamber, allowing for precise positioning, deformation to prevent glue spillage, and screwing to secure the device firmly, with options for different adhesiveness and load-bearing capabilities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If double faced adhesive tape is used to attach the hook, then the installation is simple, but the holding strength is insufficient for heavy objects

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation simplicityVSAvoidholding strength
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment system is divided into multiple functional components: a soft edge for initial positioning and surface contact, a glue groove for structured adhesive application, and a lug boss with glue injection hole for controlled glue delivery. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally, combining the simplicity of adhesive attachment with the strength of controlled glue application.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The soft edge is designed to be pressed against the surface first to establish correct positioning before glue is injected. This preliminary action ensures the base is properly positioned and the glue groove is correctly aligned, preventing misalignment issues that would compromise both installation ease and holding strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If adhesive tape is used, then no special surface requirements are needed, but the adhesion is limited and cannot hold heavy objects

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesurface compatibilityVSAvoidadhesion strength
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The invention combines multiple attachment mechanisms into a composite system: the soft edge provides initial surface contact and positioning, while the injected glue provides strong chemical adhesion. This composite approach leverages the advantages of both mechanical contact and chemical bonding, achieving both surface compatibility and high adhesion strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The glue groove acts as an intermediary structure that channels and contains the adhesive material. It ensures the glue is applied precisely where needed, maximizing contact with the surface and preventing waste, thereby enhancing both the effectiveness of the adhesive and its compatibility with various surface types.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Strength

If a sucker is used to attach the hook, then strong adhesion can be achieved, but the wall surface must be smooth

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesion strengthVSAvoidsurface requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The invention changes the attachment mechanism from suction-based (which requires smooth surfaces) to adhesive-based with a soft edge interface. The soft edge can conform to slight surface irregularities, and the injected glue can penetrate and bond to various surface textures, thereby maintaining strong adhesion while significantly increasing surface compatibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Strength

If glue is injected into the glue groove, then firm adhesion is achieved, but glue may spill out from the sides

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesion strengthVSAvoidglue spillage
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The soft edge functions as a flexible sealing element that deforms under compression to close off the ends of the glue groove. This flexible barrier prevents glue from spilling laterally while allowing the glue to be injected and distributed evenly within the groove, ensuring strong adhesion without messy spillage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The soft edge is positioned and compressed before the glue is fully injected, creating a pre-formed containment structure. This beforehand cushioning ensures the glue groove is properly sealed and positioned to receive the adhesive, preventing spillage before it occurs and ensuring clean, effective application.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

5Ease of operation

If the base is pressed down gently during installation, then repositioning is possible, but firm attachment requires significant pressure

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproverepositionabilityVSAvoidpressing force
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSForce

Solution Approach 1:

The soft edge is designed to be pressed first with gentle force to establish positioning. During this preliminary phase, the base can be easily repositioned if needed. Once positioned correctly, the same soft edge structure is compressed further to seal the glue groove and prepare for glue injection, transitioning from easy repositioning to firm attachment through controlled pressure stages.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

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

Enables secure and firm attachment to various surfaces, including wet or uneven ones, and supports heavy objects, with adjustable adhesiveness and additional hanging features like hooks or baskets for multiple objects.

Implementation Method 1

As the soft edge is squeezed and deformed, the glue inside the glue groove won't spill out from two sides of the soft edge to ensure firm adhesion after solidification of the glue

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDeformation: Deformation

Implementation Method 2

a soft edge capable of being attached to a hanging surface to be attached

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesion: Adhesive

Data Source

PatentEP3153073B1Novel object hanging device
Publication Date: 2019.12.18 YE YI
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AI summary

Disclosed is an object hanging device, comprising a base (1), wherein a back surface of the base (1) is provided with a soft edge (2) capable of being attached to a hanging surface to be attached, a glue groove for containing glue is enclosed by the soft edge (2), a lug boss (5) is arranged on a front end surface of the base (1), and a glue injection hole (4) extending towards the back surface of the base (1) and being in communication with the glue groove (3) is arranged on the lug boss (5). By arranging the lug boss (5), the glue injection and the bearing of heavy objects are facilitated, and glue can be injected in different environments, so that the adhesion is firm.