Segmented Threaded Screw for Adaptable Flip Book Binding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing binding systems for flip books are inefficient as they require multiple sizes of binding parts or a system to adapt uniform parts, neither of which is effectively available, making it difficult for creators to securely bind flip books of varying thicknesses.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a threaded screw with designated break areas and an adaptation tool allows for the modification of screw length, enabling secure binding of flip books of different thicknesses using a limited number of binding component sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple sizes of binding parts are used to accommodate different flip book thicknesses, then the system can securely bind various thicknesses, but the device complexity and inventory requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The binding screw is divided into multiple segments with designated break areas between them. By breaking the screw at different segments, users can obtain different effective lengths from a single screw type, allowing adaptation to various flip book thicknesses without needing multiple screw sizes.
Solution Approach 2:
The effective length parameter of the binding screw is changed by selectively breaking it at different segments. This allows a single screw design to provide multiple effective lengths (e.g., full length, half length, quarter length) to accommodate different binding thicknesses.
2Device complexity
If a uniform supply of binding parts is used for all flip book thicknesses, then inventory management is simplified, but the system cannot securely bind thicker flip books
Solution Approach 1:
The uniform binding screws are designed with multiple segments and break areas, allowing them to be broken into different effective lengths. This enables a single uniform screw type to serve multiple thickness requirements by breaking at appropriate segments.
Solution Approach 2:
The binding screw is designed to be self-adaptable through breaking at designated segments. The user can manually break the screw at the appropriate segment based on the flip book thickness, transforming a uniform supply into a customized solution without requiring multiple pre-manufactured sizes.
3Strength
If longer binding screws are used for thicker flip books, then secure binding is achieved, but the screws become difficult to manipulate and install
Solution Approach 1:
The long binding screw is segmented into multiple sections with break areas. Users can break the screw at the appropriate segment to achieve the optimal length for the specific flip book thickness, balancing binding security with ease of manipulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The binding screw length is made dynamic and adjustable through breaking at different segments. Instead of using a fixed long length for all cases, the effective length is adapted to match the specific requirements of each flip book, improving handling ease while maintaining adequate binding strength.
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AI summary
System of flip-book binding components, and preferable adaptation tool, for creating a plurality of different size thicknesses of flip book bindings, comprising a threaded screw having an initial length and having a screw head end and an initial threaded tip end, the screw comprising at least one designated intermediate break area to facilitate optional modification of the screw to a different threaded length with a different resulting threaded tip end, the system further comprising a threaded cap nut adapted for threaded receipt and retention of one of the initial threaded tip end and the optional resulting threaded tip end to enable binding of a plurality of given flip book size thicknesses.