UV Watch Screen Protector Sticking Machine with Integrated Curing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing UV watch screen protector sticking machines lack a built-in curing function, have inconveniently replaceable glue-absorbing materials, and are complex to operate, often resulting in bubble formation and improper positioning during the screen protector application process.

Innovation Solution

A UV watch screen protector sticking machine with an integrated UV curing lamp, a detachable liquid-absorbing member, and a Z-shaped press member that ensures precise positioning and easy operation, featuring a fool-proof slot for accurate placement and bubble prevention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If a UV tempered glass screen protector is used, then anti-breakage performance is improved, but UV glue is easily squeezed out around during sticking

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanti-breakage performanceVSAvoidUV glue squeezing out
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

A liquid absorbing member is introduced as an intermediary component between the screen protector and the base. This member absorbs the UV glue that would otherwise squeeze out during the sticking process, preventing the harmful effect while maintaining the anti-breakage benefit of UV tempered glass

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts the harmful effect of UV glue squeezing out into a beneficial outcome by using the liquid absorbing member to capture the excess glue. The glue that would cause problems is instead absorbed and contained, transforming a negative effect into a controlled process element

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

2Measurement precision

If a magnet and positioning cover are used for watch positioning, then positioning accuracy is improved, but the structure becomes complex and the liquid absorbing material cannot be replaced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The positioning system is segmented into modular components: a base with positioning slots, a positioning cover with limiting parts, and a separate liquid absorbing member. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while maintaining overall simplicity and replaceability of the liquid absorbing material

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The liquid absorbing member is designed to be disposable or replaceable. After absorbing UV glue during the sticking process, it can be removed and replaced with a fresh one, simplifying maintenance and reducing the need for complex cleaning mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

3Reliability

If a UV curing lamp is provided separately for UV glue curing, then curing function is achieved, but operation convenience deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecuring functionVSAvoidoperation convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The UV curing lamp is merged with the screen protector sticking machine, integrating the curing function into the main device. This eliminates the need for separate external UV lamp equipment, allowing users to complete the entire screen protector application process including curing in one device

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The screen protector sticking machine is designed with multi-functionality, combining positioning, sticking, and UV curing functions in a single device. This universal design improves operation convenience by eliminating the need to switch between multiple devices or equipment

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

4Ease of operation

If traditional screen protector placement method is used, then operation is simple, but bubble generation cannot be solved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation simplicityVSAvoidbubble generation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The positioning cover and limiting parts are pre-configured to guide the screen protector into the correct position before the sticking process begins. This preliminary positioning action prevents misalignment and reduces the likelihood of bubble formation during application

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The liquid absorbing member serves as an intermediary that also helps eliminate bubbles. By absorbing excess glue and controlling the adhesive distribution, it prevents bubble formation while maintaining operational simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 integrated UV curing lamp ensures effective glue curing, the detachable liquid-absorbing member simplifies maintenance, and the Z-shaped press member and fool-proof slot enhance operational simplicity and precision, reducing bubble formation and improving the overall sticking process.

Implementation Method 1

a UV curing lamp, and an electrical connection port; the switch passes through the button mounting hole; and the circuit board is clamped with the upper cover body through the clamping slot

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectUV curing: Photopolymerisation

Implementation Method 2

The liquid absorbing member is detachably bonded to the positioning member through back glue

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapillary action: Capillary Action

Data Source

PatentUS12019403B1UV watch screen protector sticking machine
Publication Date: 2024.06.25 ZHANG HAIBING
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AI summary

The present disclosure discloses a UV watch screen protector sticking machine, which includes an upper cover component, a base, and a screen protector positioning component. The screen protector positioning component includes a positioning member and a liquid absorbing member. The positioning member is provided with a screen protector mounting hole, a press member, and a removal hole. A UV curing lamp is arranged in the upper cover component, and the base is provided with a placement slot of a fool-proof slot structure, a limiting member, an elastic member, and a locking member. The present disclosure solves the problems in the background section that the existing watch screen protector sticking machine does not have a curing function itself, a glue absorbing material is inconvenient to replace, it is complex to position the watch and apply the screen protector in the sticking process of the screen protector, and the like.