Article support using peel release adhesives

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing peelable adhesive products for mounting articles lack sufficient shear performance, making them prone to premature removal and damage when used on surfaces like painted drywall.

Innovation Solution

A two-piece structure comprising a flexible adhesive tape with a peelable adhesive and a detachable rigid faceplate, where the flexible tape is independently optimized for adhesive and release properties, and the rigid faceplate covers the tape to prevent premature peeling, allowing for interchangeable adhesive tapes and improved mounting performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If a semi-rigid plastic backing with rigid hook is used as a one-piece article, then the structural integrity is improved, but the shear performance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural integrityVSAvoidshear performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting article is divided into two separate components: a flexible adhesive tape structure with peelable adhesive and a rigid faceplate structure. These components are detachably connected, allowing each to be optimized independently - the flexible tape for adhesive properties and the rigid plate for structural strength, thereby resolving the contradiction between structural integrity and shear performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The invention combines two distinct material systems - a flexible polymer-based adhesive tape and a rigid plastic faceplate - into a composite mounting article. This composite structure leverages the advantages of both materials: the flexibility and adhesive capability of the tape plus the rigidity and strength of the faceplate, achieving superior overall performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If the flexible adhesive tape structure is exposed, then the adhesive properties are optimized, but the premature peeling risk increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesive propertiesVSAvoidpremature peeling resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting article separates the adhesive function (flexible tape) from the protective function (rigid faceplate). The faceplate acts as a cover that protects the adhesive tape from premature peeling while allowing the tape to be exposed when needed for mounting, thus resolving the contradiction between adhesive optimization and peeling resistance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The rigid faceplate serves as an intermediary element between the adhesive tape and the external environment. It provides mechanical protection to the tape, preventing accidental peeling, while still allowing controlled exposure of the tape for intentional mounting operations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If a two-piece structure with detachable connection is used, then the interchangeability of adhesive tapes is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinterchangeability of adhesive tapesVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

By dividing the mounting article into a reusable rigid faceplate and replaceable flexible adhesive tapes, the invention enables easy interchangeability of adhesive components. The detachable connection allows users to swap tapes based on different mounting needs without replacing the entire article, achieving high adaptability with minimal complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The rigid faceplate serves as a universal component that can work with multiple different adhesive tape configurations. This multi-functionality allows a single faceplate to support various tape types for different environments and mounting requirements, enhancing versatility without proportionally increasing complexity

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

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

This configuration enhances the shear strength and consistency of adhesive mounting articles, enabling reliable attachment and removal without surface damage, and allows for interchangeable adhesive tapes for different environments.

Implementation Method 1

a peelable adhesive layer disposed on a first major surface of the flexible backing layer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesive bonding: Adhesive

Data Source

PatentEP3054816B1Article support using peel release adhesives
Publication Date: 2020.05.27 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO
  • EP3054816B1 patent drawingFigure 1~2
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AI summary

An adhesive mounting article includes a flexible adhesive tape structure having a first major surface and a second major surface opposite to the first major surface. The flexible adhesive tape structure includes a peelable adhesive layer disposed on the first major surface and a first separable connecting member disposed on the second major surface. The peelable adhesive layer is capable of adhering to a mounting surface and thereafter being manually removable from the mounting surface by peeling. A rigid faceplate structure includes a rigid faceplate having a first major surface and a second major surface opposite to the first major surface, and a second separable connecting member disposed on the first major surface of the rigid faceplate. The first and second separable connecting members engage with each other to form a separable connection to connect the flexible adhesive tape structure and the rigid faceplate structure.