Mat for removably receiving an object
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing self-adhesive mats and related devices face challenges such as inconvenient handling, large space requirements during storage and cleaning, and instability when securing objects, particularly when used for feeding pets or small children.
Innovation Solution
A mat with a recess containing a receiving device made of a more solid material than the mat itself, which allows for easy handling and secure object attachment, featuring a self-adhesive design that resists detachment when lifted in the middle and allows for quick release, along with a twist fastener and optional intermediate layers for enhanced stability and cleanliness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the mat and object are secured together as a one-piece device, then the object is securely held, but the space requirement during storage and cleaning increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into separable components (mat and receiving device), allowing them to be stored and cleaned separately, thus reducing space requirements while maintaining secure object holding capability when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiving device can be positioned within the recess of the mat when not in use, creating a compact nested configuration that minimizes storage space while providing stable object securing when assembled.
2Reliability
If the receiving device is made of solid material, then the object securing becomes stable and handling improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses composite materials with different properties: the mat is made of elastic self-adhesive material for surface attachment, while the receiving device is made of solid material (higher Shore hardness) for stable object securing. This combination of materials resolves the contradiction by assigning different functional requirements to different material components.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiving device is integrated into the mat structure with the recess, combining the surface attachment function and object securing function into a single unified device that maintains simplicity while providing stable object holding.
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 minimizes space requirements during storage and cleaning, provides a stable and easy-to-release securing mechanism, and ensures the mat and object can be used separately, maintaining adhesion to surfaces while allowing easy detachment and handling.
Implementation Method 1
the mat adheres to the surface and can only be removed from the surface in that the mat is lifted at the edge
Implementation Method 2
a vacuum forms which resists a full-area detachment of the mat
Implementation Method 3
a mat, in particular a self-adhesive mat, which is at least partially foil red from an elastically deformable material
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a mat (1), in particular a self-adhesive mat (1), which is at least partially formed from an elastically deformable material. According to the invention, the mat (1) comprises at least one recess (2), wherein in the recess (2) a receiving device (3) is positioned which is at least partially composed of a more solid material than the mat (1).