Shoe-Shaped Doorstopper with Non-Slip Rubber Base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional doorstops are ineffective at keeping doors propped open, unattractive, and do not accommodate various door sizes or styles, failing to provide a decorative and functional solution for users.
Innovation Solution
A doorstopper device shaped like different styles of shoes with a non-slip vulcanized rubber base, available in multiple colors and sizes, packaged in kits for versatile application, featuring a wedge-shaped design to securely hold doors open.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional doorstops are used, then doors can be propped open, but they are unattractive and ineffective at keeping doors propped open
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functional doorstop element with a decorative shoe-shaped housing. The wedge-shaped doorstop is enclosed within a shoe-shaped casing that provides both aesthetic appeal and structural support, combining utility and decoration into a single integrated device.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different materials and properties to different parts of the device. The doorstop wedge uses dense, friction-resistant material for effective door holding, while the housing uses decorative materials with various finishes, textures, and colors to enhance aesthetic appeal in specific locations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If standard doorstops are used, then doors can be held open, but they do not accommodate various door sizes or styles
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the doorstop wedge with adjustable features and the housing in various sizes and styles to accommodate different door types. The universal wedge mechanism works with multiple door thicknesses and weights, while the housing variety provides style adaptation without increasing mechanical complexity.
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional doorstoppers are used, then doors can be propped open, but they are unattractive and do not match décor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the doorstop device into distinct functional and decorative components. The wedge-shaped doorstop handles the propping function, while the shoe-shaped housing provides the decorative element. This segmentation allows independent optimization of both functionality and aesthetics.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses the familiar form of shoes as the housing design, copying a recognizable and aesthetically pleasing object from everyday life. This copying approach provides immediate decorative appeal while the internal wedge mechanism ensures reliable door propping function.
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 shoe-shaped doorstopper effectively keeps doors propped open, allowing for easy entry and ventilation while matching décor, accommodating various door sizes and styles, and providing a decorative and functional solution.
Implementation Method 1
The device comprises a base component with a non-slip vulcanized rubber sole component to keep the doorstopper device in place
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a novel doorstopper device. The device is a doorstop shaped like various shoes, such as, but not limited to, sandals, flip flops, wedge shoes, tennis shoes, slip-on shoes, Mary Jane shoes, moccasins, cleats, loafers, boots, baby booties, etc. The device comprises a base component with a non-slip vulcanized rubber sole component to keep the doorstopper device in place. The doorstopper device can be available in multiple opaque colors or can be transparent. The doorstopper device can be packaged in a pack of two or more for application to any type of door or gate.