Removable Artwork Cover Brackets With UV and Dust Sealing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional protective devices for hanging artwork are not removably attached to the artwork or the wall, making it difficult to display the artwork without removing the protective cover, and they fail to adequately protect against physical contact and sunlight exposure.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising wall-mounted brackets that support a clear protective cover with a UV coating, allowing easy installation and removal, and featuring a bent top edge for sealing gaps and providing a level, while also being aesthetically pleasing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a protective cover is permanently fixed to the wall or artwork, then the artwork is protected from physical contact and sunlight, but the artwork cannot be easily displayed without removing the protective cover
Solution Approach 1:
The protective device is divided into separate components: wall-mounted brackets that remain fixed, and a removable protective cover that can be detached. This segmentation allows the mounting structure to provide reliable protection while the cover portion can be easily removed for display purposes.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective cover transitions from a static permanent fixture to a dynamic removable component. The cover can be inserted into and removed from the brackets, allowing the system to adapt between protected and displayed states based on user needs.
2Reliability
If a protective cover is placed in front of the artwork, then the artwork is protected from physical damage and sunlight, but the artwork cannot be fully displayed
Solution Approach 1:
The system allows dynamic switching between protected and displayed states. The removable cover enables the artwork to be fully displayed when needed while maintaining protection capabilities when the cover is in place, providing versatility in different viewing situations.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective cover incorporates UV coating to block harmful sunlight while maintaining visibility. The bent top edge creates a sealed environment that changes the physical parameters of the protection space, blocking water and dust while allowing light transmission for viewing.
3Reliability
If conventional protective devices are used, then the artwork is protected, but the devices are not aesthetically pleasing when removed
Solution Approach 1:
The protective cover is extracted as a separate removable component from the mounting structure. When removed for display, only the clean wall-mounted brackets remain, which have a simple aesthetic appearance. The cover itself can be stored or displayed separately without compromising the artwork's presentation.
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
The device effectively protects artwork from physical damage and sunlight while allowing full visibility and easy removal for display, offering enhanced protection against water and dust ingress.
Implementation Method 1
The protective cover preferably has an ultra violet coating to protect the artwork from sunlight
Data Source
AI summary
An artwork protection device (2) having a set of brackets (1) that mount into a wall (18) which support a clear protective cover (14) over the front of a piece of hanging artwork (16). Each bracket has a footing (3) with a proximal end (4) and a distal end (5). The proximal end is attached to the wall using a screw, a bolt and a wall anchor and so forth. An extension (8) having a distal end (9) and a proximal end (10) that attaches to the distal end of the footing. The proximal end of the extension preferably has a recessed edge (12) that is placed through an aperture (13) located on a periphery of the protective cover. A cap (15) attaches to the proximal end of the extension, thereby locking the protective cover in place. The device allows a user to easily remove the protective cover and bracket extensions when the user wants to fully display the painting and to attach the caps directly to the footings to give an aesthetic appearance to the footings.