Reusable fixed tissue holder

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing tissue holders face challenges with inefficient attachment and detachment due to the high effort required for suction cup fixation, varying attachment forces needed for different sizes, and difficulty in repositioning without damaging the wall structure.

Innovation Solution

A reusable tissue holder design featuring a bar frame with a suction cup and a mechanism that generates negative pressure using a pipe barrel and linkage mechanism, allowing for easy attachment and detachment by controlling air flow through channels and valves, reducing the force needed for fixation and enabling repositioning without wall damage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a suction cup is used to attach the tissue holder to the wall, then the holder can be repositioned without damaging the wall, but significant effort is required to attach and detach the holder

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproverepositionabilityVSAvoidattachment effort
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a suction cup mechanism that utilizes atmospheric pressure differential to create strong adhesion between the holder and wall surface. The suction cup forms a sealed cavity where air is evacuated, creating negative pressure that holds the holder firmly in place without requiring mechanical fasteners or adhesives.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #29Pneumatics and hydraulics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates a movable pressing block that can shift position to control the communication between the suction cup's internal cavity and the external atmosphere. When the pressing block moves to open the air passage, air enters the cavity, equalizing pressure and releasing the suction effect, enabling easy detachment without excessive force.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If a large suction cup is used to increase adsorption capacity, then the holder can be securely fixed, but more effort is required to squeeze and attach it

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefixation strengthVSAvoidattachment effort
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an air passage as an intermediary mechanism that controls the pressure differential within the suction cup. By managing the flow of air into and out of the suction cavity, the system achieves strong fixation with reduced manual effort, as the pressure control mechanism amplifies the effectiveness of the applied force.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the need for purely mechanical compression with a pneumatic control system. Instead of relying solely on mechanical force to maintain adhesion, the system uses controlled air flow to regulate the pressure differential, reducing the continuous mechanical effort required to maintain secure fixation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If the suction cup is tightly attached to the wall, then the holder is securely fixed, but it becomes very difficult to detach the holder

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefixation strengthVSAvoiddetachment effort
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The air passage serves as a controlled intermediary that manages the pressure differential. By opening this passage, external air enters the suction cavity, eliminating the negative pressure that creates adhesion. This allows the holder to be detached easily without excessive force, as the pneumatic control mechanism reverses the suction effect.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from a static strong adhesion state to a dynamic controllable state. The movable pressing block enables the user to switch between attached and detached states by controlling air flow, making detachment as easy as attachment rather than requiring forceful removal.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

4Reliability

If traditional fixing methods like bolts or adhesive tape are used, then the holder is securely fixed, but the wall structure is damaged when the holder is removed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefixation strengthVSAvoidwall damage
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses atmospheric pressure differential through a suction cup mechanism to achieve secure fixation without mechanical fasteners or chemical adhesives. The suction cup creates a sealed cavity where evacuated air generates negative pressure, producing strong adhesion that holds the holder firmly to the wall surface while leaving no traces or damage upon removal.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #29Pneumatics and hydraulics

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 design allows for rapid and secure attachment and detachment of the tissue holder with reduced effort, maintaining high adsorption capacity and facilitating easy repositioning, thus improving the efficiency and usability of the tissue holder.

Implementation Method 1

the pipe barrel generates a negative pressure between the suction cup and the smooth surface by the second channel

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectNegative pressure: Vacuum

Data Source

PatentEP4245200B1Reusable fixed tissue holder
Publication Date: 2023.12.06 TONGXIANG COCHLEA SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention relates to the technical field of furniture items, in particular to a reusable fixed tissue holder including: a bar frame including a first bar frame and a second bar frame sleeving the first bar frame; a base fixed to one end of the first bar frame; a disc seat mounted in the base; a suction cup mounted on the disc seat, wherein a first channel is disposed on the disc seat, and a second channel connected with the channel is disposed on the suction cup; and a button structure mounted on the base and used for connecting the first channel and the second channel to the atmosphere. According to the present invention, a cavity is exhausted by using a pipe barrel to form a negative pressure, the tissue holder can be attached on the wall surface without applying a great pressing force.