Reusable 3D Sticker with Removable Adhesive Layer and Recording Device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional stickers lack reusability and additional functionality, often leaving sticky residue when removed due to strong adhesives and offering only decorative purposes.

Innovation Solution

A three-dimensional sticker with a removably attaching adhering layer, incorporating a filler material for 3D configuration, a recording device for playing and recording messages, and a lighting device, along with a decorative cover layer that includes fabric panels for enhanced functionality and educational value.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If conventional strong adhesive is used to attach the sticker, then the sticker adheres firmly to the surface, but the sticker cannot be removed without leaving sticky residue

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesion strengthVSAvoidsticky residue
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The sticker is divided into two separate layers: a reusable adhering layer that remains on the surface and a removable decorative layer that can be peeled off and reapplied. This segmentation allows the adhesive function to be separated from the decorative function, enabling removal without residue while maintaining firm adhesion during use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The removable decorative layer is designed to be discarded (peeled off) and recovered (reapplied) multiple times. The adhering layer remains on the surface continuously, while the decorative layer can be removed, cleaned, and reapplied, providing reusability without leaving residue.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

2Adaptability or versatility

If conventional stickers are used, then the sticker provides decorative function, but the sticker lacks additional functionality

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunctional versatilityVSAvoidsticker structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The sticker incorporates multiple functions within a single device: decorative display, audio recording and playback, and tactile interaction. The removable layer can contain recording devices, buttons, or other interactive elements, allowing one sticker to serve multiple purposes beyond simple decoration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines the adhering layer with functional elements (recording devices, buttons, tactile features) in the removable layer. This merging of adhesive function with interactive functions creates a multi-functional sticker that integrates decoration, audio, and tactile engagement in one unit.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If the sticker is made flat and thin, then the sticker is easy to manufacture and apply, but the sticker lacks tactile engagement and three-dimensional interest

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of applicationVSAvoidthree-dimensional configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The sticker transitions from a flat two-dimensional design to a three-dimensional structure by adding height and depth to the removable layer. This can include raised elements, textured surfaces, or layered components that provide tactile engagement while maintaining ease of application through the adhering layer.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS10647150B2Reusable wall/ceiling mounted three dimensional sticker and method therefor
Publication Date: 2020.05.12 ZITZMANN DEANNA
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AI summary

A three-dimensional sticker has an adhering layer removably attaching the three-dimensional sticker to an object. A filler material is positioned on an interior surface of the adhering layer, the filler material forming a three-dimensional configuration. A recording device is positioned on the interior surface of the adhering layer allowing the three-dimensional sticker to play a pre-recorded message and record a new message. A cover layer is positioned over the interior surface of the adhering layer enclosing the filler material and the recording device between the interior surface of the adhering layer and the cover layer.