Article Transfer Frame for Precise Placement of Printed Apparel
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for retaining and transferring articles of apparel, especially those with printed or uncured portions, face challenges in maintaining accurate placement and minimizing contact with printed areas during handling.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a frame and receptacle configuration that allows for precise alignment and retention of the article, enabling easy transfer while minimizing contact with printed portions, using a frame that interacts with the article and receptacle to maintain a fixed orientation and facilitate handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional handling methods are used for articles with printed portions, then handling is simple, but contact with printed areas increases causing potential damage or contamination
Solution Approach 1:
A frame structure serves as an intermediary device between the handler and the article. The frame contacts the article at multiple points along its longitudinal axis, distributing contact forces away from printed portions. This mediator enables handling while minimizing direct contact with sensitive printed areas, resolving the contradiction between safe handling and operational simplicity.
2Manufacturing precision
If articles are handled without support structures, then handling is straightforward, but placement precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support system is segmented into a modular frame structure with multiple contact points distributed along the article's longitudinal axis. This segmentation provides precise positional control at each contact point while maintaining overall structural simplicity. The segmented approach enables accurate placement without requiring complex support mechanisms.
3Stability of the object's composition
If multiple contact points are used on the article, then retention stability improves, but contact with printed portions increases
Solution Approach 1:
The frame structure employs asymmetric contact point distribution, with contact points positioned at specific locations along the longitudinal axis that avoid symmetric alignment with printed portions. This asymmetric arrangement provides stable retention through multiple contact points while strategically positioning them to minimize contact with printed areas, resolving the contradiction between stability and protection.
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AI summary
A method and system for retaining and transferring an article uses a frame and a receptacle. The frame is inserted to interact with the receptacle. The article is placed over the frame and receptacle. The article and the frame may be simultaneously removed from the receptacle.