Recycled Paperboard Wall Mount Supporting Element
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional packaging solutions for ancillary furniture articles generate significant waste, contributing negatively to the environment, as they are typically made of non-recyclable materials and result in excessive waste post-purchase.
Innovation Solution
A supporting element for wall-attached articles made from recycled and recyclable materials, featuring a plate-shaped main body with environmentally friendly connecting means, such as slots and screws, designed for easy assembly and disposal, reducing waste and promoting recyclability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional packaging materials are used for ancillary furniture articles, then the articles can be effectively packaged and displayed, but significant waste is generated with negative environmental impact
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameters of the supporting element from conventional non-recyclable materials to recycled and recyclable materials. The element is made from recycled paperboard with a specific grammage range (200-400 g/m²) and includes recyclable connecting means, transforming the environmental characteristics while maintaining structural functionality for packaging and display.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a system where the supporting element is designed to be easily discarded after use but can be recovered and recycled. The element includes recycling information printed on its surface and is constructed from materials that can be efficiently separated and processed in recycling streams, enabling recovery of valuable materials from what would otherwise be waste.
2Object-generated harmful factors
If recycled and recyclable materials are used for the supporting element, then environmental impact is reduced, but the strength and structural integrity may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs composite material construction for the supporting element, combining recycled paperboard with specific grammage characteristics and integrating recyclable connecting means made from compatible materials. This composite approach allows the element to achieve sufficient structural integrity for supporting articles while maintaining recyclability and reduced environmental impact.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different material qualities to different parts of the supporting element. The main body uses recycled paperboard with specific thickness and density characteristics, while the connecting means use materials optimized for their specific function (e.g., metal or plastic screws, nails, or adhesives). This local differentiation ensures each component has the necessary strength for its function while the overall structure remains environmentally friendly and recyclable.
3Loss of substance
If the supporting element is made from recyclable materials, then waste disposal costs are reduced, but the manufacturing process complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the supporting element into distinct functional parts: the main body made from recycled paperboard and the connecting means made from recyclable materials. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured using optimized processes for its specific material type, then assembled together. The element also includes integrated recycling information that guides the recycling process, reducing complexity in waste management despite increased manufacturing considerations.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a supporting element (1) for articles to be fixed to walls, comprising a main body (2) adapted to receive and support at least one article (A), a first connecting means (3) for connecting the main body (2) to an exhibition structure, and a second connecting means (4) for connecting the article (A) to the main body (2), wherein the main body (2) is made at least partly of recycled and/or recyclable material.