Custom Decorative Edge Profiling for Corner and Surface Transitions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods fail to efficiently determine and create custom decorative articles that seamlessly fit installation areas with corners and transitions between surfaces, particularly in complex environments like commercial and residential spaces.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for determining an edge profile of custom decorative articles using computing devices that receive and process coordinates of installation areas, considering corner geometry and surface transitions, allowing for precise customization and on-site cutting or marking to fit the installation space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If custom decorative articles are created to precisely fit installation areas with corners and surface transitions, then installation precision and seamless fitting are improved, but device complexity and manufacturing complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the installation area into discrete geometric components (corners, walls, surface transitions) and processes each segment independently through automated calculation. The edge profile is divided into multiple segments corresponding to different installation area features, allowing complex custom fitting to be achieved through systematic breakdown rather than monolithic complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary automated calculation of edge profiles before manufacturing begins. By pre-determining the precise geometric parameters needed for custom fitting based on installation area coordinates, the system eliminates the need for complex on-site measurement and adjustment equipment, reducing device complexity while maintaining high installation precision
2Loss of substance
If custom decorative articles are created to precisely fit installation areas, then material waste is reduced, but measurement precision and manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a digital copy or model of the installation area geometry through coordinate input, then uses this digital representation to calculate the precise edge profile needed. This copying approach allows for exact material optimization without requiring repeated high-precision physical measurements, reducing material waste while managing precision requirements through digital modeling
3Productivity
If automated edge profile determination is implemented, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces manual measurement and calculation methods with automated computational processing. By substituting mechanical measurement tools and human calculation with algorithm-based edge profile determination, the system achieves high productivity through efficient digital processing while keeping the physical device complexity relatively low
Solution Approach 2:
The edge profile determination device is designed to handle multiple types of installation area geometries (different corner configurations, surface transitions, room layouts) through a single unified computational approach. This multi-functionality allows the same device to maintain high productivity across diverse applications without requiring specialized equipment for each scenario
Data Source
AI summary
A method for determining an edge profile of a custom decorative article to be installed in an installation area is disclosed, the installation area having a perimeter having a plurality of corners. A computing device receives data indicative of a plurality of coordinates corresponding to the plurality of corners of the perimeter of the installation area. Based on at least first, second, and third coordinates respectively corresponding to first, second, and third corners of the plurality of corners of the perimeter of the installation area, the computing device determines dimensional and/or geometric characteristics of a pair of opposed portions of the edge profile that, in an installed position, are configured to meet to form a corner of the custom decorative article when installed at the second corner of the perimeter of the installation area.