Removable Protective Case for Trading Cards
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional protective cases for trading cards lack adequate protection and ease of handling, often compromising on one aspect or the other.
Innovation Solution
A protective case design featuring a removably coupled front and back cover with a securing mechanism, such as magnets, that forms a recess to securely hold collectibles while allowing for easy viewing and handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional protective cases are designed to allow easy handling of the trading card, then ease of operation is improved, but protection for the trading card deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The protective case is divided into a front cover and a back cover that can be separated. The front cover can be removed to access the trading card, allowing easy handling and display, while the back cover remains in place to maintain protective enclosure. This segmentation enables users to easily open and close the case without compromising the protective structure when closed.
2Reliability
If conventional protective cases are designed to provide best protection for the trading card, then protection is improved, but ease of handling deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The front cover is designed to be movable and removable rather than fixed. Users can easily detach the front cover to handle or display the trading card, then reattach it to restore full protection. This dynamic design allows the case to transition between protective and accessible states, maintaining both protection and ease of handling capabilities.
3Reliability
If a securing mechanism is added to the protective case, then protection is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The securing mechanism uses magnetic attraction instead of complex mechanical fastening systems. Magnets embedded in the front cover and back cover create a secure connection through magnetic force, which is simpler and more reliable than traditional latches, buttons, or snap-fits. This substitution reduces mechanical complexity while maintaining secure protection for the trading card.
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 solution provides enhanced protection and ease of handling for collectibles by securely retaining them between the front and back covers, ensuring durability and visibility while maintaining mobility.
Implementation Method 1
the securing mechanism may comprise a plurality of magnets inserted in the front cover. the securing mechanism may comprise a plurality of metal portions inserted in the back cover that are positioned to align with the plurality of magnets inserted in the front cover
Data Source
AI summary
A protective case is provided that includes a front cover removably coupled to a back cover. The front cover and back cover may be configured to retain a collectible between the front cover and the back cover. The front cover and/or back cover may be configured such that a viewer may view the inserted collectible through the front cover and/or the back cover when the collectible is positioned between the front cover and the back cover and when the front cover is coupled to the back cover.