Adjustable framing system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing framing systems are difficult to adjust once attached to a support surface without damaging the surface, as adhesives can mar the surface and weaken upon reapplication, limiting the ability to reposition the frame.
Innovation Solution
A framing system with a mount body attached to the surface using a double-sided adhesive and a snap-fitting outer frame element and back plate assembly that allows for rotational and directional adjustments, utilizing a biasing element like springs to maintain the frame's position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If adhesive is used to attach the frame to the support surface, then the frame can be easily attached, but the adhesive can mar the support surface and weaken upon reapplication
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is divided into a mount body that attaches to the support surface and a separate frame assembly that can be adjusted relative to it. This segmentation allows the mount body to remain fixed while the frame assembly can be repositioned without breaking the adhesive bond on the support surface.
Solution Approach 2:
A biasing element acts as an intermediary between the frame assembly and the mount body, providing a mechanical means for adjustment and positioning without requiring disruption of the adhesive bond to the support surface.
2Reliability
If adhesive is used to attach the frame to the support surface, then the frame can be securely attached, but it becomes difficult or impossible to make minor adjustments to the frame position
Solution Approach 1:
The frame system is segmented into a fixed mount body and an adjustable frame assembly. The mount body maintains the secure adhesive attachment to the support surface, while the frame assembly can be independently adjusted within the mount space without compromising the adhesive bond.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame assembly is made dynamically adjustable relative to the fixed mount body through the biasing element mechanism, allowing minor repositioning while the overall attachment remains secure and reliable.
3Ease of operation
If the adhesive bond is broken for repositioning, then the frame can be moved, but the adhesive weakens and the bond becomes weaker
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the frame into a fixed mount body and an adjustable frame assembly, the system enables repositioning of the frame assembly without breaking the adhesive bond on the mount body, thus maintaining bond strength while achieving repositioning capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The biasing element serves as an intermediary mechanism that facilitates adjustment and repositioning through mechanical means rather than by breaking the adhesive bond, preserving the reliability of the adhesive connection.
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
Enables easy assembly and repositioning of the frame without damaging the support surface, allowing for precise placement and adjustment of the frame without breaking the adhesive bond, ensuring a strong and stable attachment.
Implementation Method 1
The adhesive body has an adhesive on an outer surface thereof for contacting and bonding with a support surface
Implementation Method 2
At least one biasing element (e.g. a spring) applies a force against the mount body for holding the assembled outer frame element and back plate in a desired position relative to the mount body
Data Source
AI summary
A frame system according to one embodiment includes a mount body having an inner surface and an opposing outer surface. The outer surface has an adhesive body applied thereto. The adhesive body has an adhesive on an outer surface thereof for contacting and bonding with a support surface. The frame system further includes an outer frame element having a first opening through which an image substrate is visible. The outer frame element has a first surface against which the image substrate seats. A back plate is configured for attachment to the outer frame element and the back plate includes a second opening that receives the adhesive body. The back plate further includes a forward protrusion against which the image substrate seat. A mount space is defined between the outer frame element and the back plate in which the mount body is disposed and is configured to move in at least two directions for adjusting a position of the frame system on the support surface. At least one biasing element (e.g. a spring) applies a force against the mount body for holding the assembled outer frame element and back plate in a desired position relative to the mount body.