Adjustable framing system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional framing systems for displaying objects like photographs or artwork are difficult to adjust once attached to a support surface, as they often require breaking the adhesive bond, which can mar the surface and result in a weaker reattachment.
Innovation Solution
A framing system with a mount that includes an adhesive for attachment to the support surface and a back plate that can rotate relative to the mount, allowing for adjustments without removing the frame, utilizing a snap-fit mechanism for secure attachment and repositioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If adhesive is used to attach the frame to the support surface, then the frame can be securely mounted, but the adhesive bond cannot be broken without marring the surface and weakening the bond for reattachment
Solution Approach 1:
The frame system is divided into two functional segments: a stationary mount that remains adhered to the support surface, and a movable frame assembly that can be adjusted relative to the mount. This segmentation allows the adhesive bond to remain intact on the mount while enabling frame repositioning through the coupling mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mechanism transitions from a static fixed connection to a dynamic adjustable connection. The frame assembly can be rotated and repositioned relative to the mount through the coupling elements, allowing dynamic adjustment of frame position while maintaining secure attachment.
2Ease of operation
If the adhesive bond is broken to reposition the frame, then the frame can be moved to a new position, but the adhesive bond weakens and the support surface may be marred
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the adhesive attachment function (performed by the stationary mount) from the repositioning function (performed by the movable frame assembly through coupling elements), the system enables repositioning without breaking the adhesive bond, thus avoiding surface damage and bond weakening.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mechanism acts as an intermediary between the stationary mount and the movable frame assembly. It provides the adjustment capability without requiring disruption of the adhesive bond, serving as a mediator that enables repositioning while protecting the adhesive attachment integrity.
3Reliability
If a fixed attachment system is used, then the frame is securely mounted to the support surface, but adjustments to the frame position require removal from the support surface
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the mounting function (stationary mount with adhesive) from the adjustment function (movable frame assembly with coupling elements). This allows secure mounting to be maintained while simplifying the adjustment process to simple rotation and repositioning of the frame assembly relative to the mount.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mechanism provides dynamic adjustability within a securely mounted system. The frame assembly can be easily rotated and repositioned relative to the stationary mount without removal, transforming a static fixed attachment into a dynamically adjustable system.
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AI summary
A frame system includes a mount having an outer surface for receiving an adhesive for placement on a support surface and an inner surface that includes a plurality of first coupling elements. The frame system also includes a hollow outer frame element and a back plate configured for insertion into and attachment to the outer frame element. The back plate includes a plurality of second coupling elements that mate with the first coupling elements for attaching the back plate to the mount in such a way that the back plate can rotate relative to the mount to allow for adjustment of the combined outer frame element and the back plate.