Weight-bearing adhesives with adjustable angles

摘要

The invention provides unique releasable adhesive devices that are high-load bearing and highly stable while allowing adjustment of the weight-bearing angle in a wide range, thereby greatly expanding the scope of applications for technology. Adhesive systems and devices of the invention can be designed to fit applications ranging from household weight-bearing shelves and holders, components for transportation, athletic equipment, labels and advertising posts, automobile interior trims, permanent or reversible fasteners, as well as instruments and devices for industrial, commercial, medical or military applications.

主权项

1. A releasable, surface adhering device, comprising:
a first-adhering pad, comprising: a first planar backing layer ; and a first elastic planar layer having a first adhering surface on at least one side, wherein the first elastic planar layer adheres to a first target surface when the first elastic planar layer is pressed against the first target surface, wherein the first elastic planar layer is applied to the first planar backing layer on at least the side opposing the first adhering surface; a second adhering pad, comprising: a second planar backing layer; and a second elastic planar layer having a second adhering surface on at least one side, wherein the second elastic planar layer adheres to a second target surface when the second elastic planar layer is pressed against the second target surface, wherein the second elastic planar layer is applied to the second planar backing layer on at least the side opposing the second adhering surface; a tether having a proximal end and a distal end, respectively attached to the first and second planar backing layers; and a hinge attached to the tether, wherein the hinge is rotatable along at least one rotational axis resulting in the hinge forming an angle with the tether in the range from about 0° to about 359°.