Zipper Retaining Box With Sliding Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing zippers lack the ability for the retaining box to slide upwards and downwards, limiting their functionality compared to double-separating zippers.
Innovation Solution
A retaining box design for zippers, comprising an upper panel, a lower panel, and a connecting brace, with insertion openings and mating members, allowing the retaining box to function as both a slider and a retaining box, enabling it to slide along the zipper tapes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a retaining box is used in a zipper, then the zipper can function as a single-separating zipper with stability and aesthetics, but the retaining box cannot slide upwards and downwards
Solution Approach 1:
The retaining box is designed to perform multiple functions: it can slide along the zipper tapes like a slider to enable double-separating functionality, and it can remain stationary to provide single-separating functionality with stability. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction between adaptability and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The retaining box transitions from a static component to a dynamic one by incorporating sliding capability along the zipper tapes. The dynamic design allows it to move when needed for double-separating operation while maintaining stability when positioned, thus resolving the contradiction between adaptability and reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the retaining box is designed to slide like a slider, then it gains versatility, but it loses the aesthetic and stability features of a traditional retaining box
Solution Approach 1:
The retaining box combines the aesthetic appearance of a traditional retaining box with the sliding capability of a slider. It maintains the visual characteristics of a retaining box while gaining the functional flexibility to slide, thus resolving the contradiction between adaptability and aesthetics.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a double-separating zipper design is used, then sliding functionality is achieved, but the structure becomes more complex compared to a single-separating zipper
Solution Approach 1:
The retaining box serves as a universal component that can function as both a traditional retaining box and a slider. This eliminates the need for separate components for single-separating and double-separating functions, thereby reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining full separating capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the functions of a retaining box and a slider into a single component. The retaining box incorporates sliding mechanisms internally, combining what were previously separate components into one unified structure, thus reducing complexity.
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AI summary
A zipper includes a left zipper belt, a right zipper belt, and a square slider. Each of the left zipper belt and the right zipper belt is provided with a left stop member and a right stop member. The slider includes an upper fin, a lower fin, and a connection support rod. Two sides of the slider are separately provided with a first inserting opening and a second inserting opening fitting correspondingly to the left stop member and the right stop member.