Embroidery Simulation Emblem Bonding System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing embroidery methods are time-consuming and limited to specific types of goods, making it difficult to efficiently create aesthetically pleasing designs on a variety of items.
Innovation Solution
An embroidery simulation system and method that uses sheets with desired artwork and bonding layers to create emblems with a simulated embroidery appearance, which can be quickly attached to both traditional embroidery items and non-traditional goods like drinking mugs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If traditional embroidery machinery is used to create embroidered designs on garments, then the appearance quality is improved, but the production time increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a simulated embroidery emblem that copies the visual appearance of traditional embroidery without using actual embroidery machinery. The emblem is formed by bonding a sheet with printed artwork to a base item, replicating the aesthetic quality of embroidered designs while eliminating the time-consuming stitching process.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional embroidery methods are used, then the design can be created on fabric items, but the method cannot be applied to hard surfaced goods like drinking mugs
Solution Approach 1:
The bonding emblem system is designed to be universally applicable to both soft fabric items and hard surfaced goods. The emblem consists of a bonding layer that can adhere to various surfaces, making the same manufacturing process suitable for garments, hats, drinking mugs, and other diverse items without requiring different production methods.
3Ease of operation
If companies maintain inventory of goods with pre-attached emblems, then customer service is improved, but inventory requirements and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The emblem is separated from the base item, allowing companies to maintain inventory of blank goods and separate emblems. The emblem can be attached to the base item at the point of sale or fulfillment, enabling companies to offer customized combinations without maintaining pre-assembled inventory of every possible product variation.
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 system significantly reduces the time required for embroidery, allows for the creation of emblems that mimic authentic embroidery, and increases the flexibility of product offerings by enabling attachment to a wide range of goods.
Implementation Method 1
one or more bonding layers. The one or more bonding layers may be positioned between the sheet and the die, whereby the bonding layer is configured to enable the sheet to be attached to a base item
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AI summary
An embroidery simulation system and method configured to create desired artwork on a readily attachable base member having the appearance of simulated embroidery is disclosed. The system and method are configured to enable an emblem to be created that resembles embroidery and is configured to enable the emblem to be attached to goods, that were traditionally embroidered, in a fraction of the time previously needed to embroider that same article. In addition, the emblem to be created by the system and method may be attached to goods that traditionally we unable to be embroidered, such as drinking mugs and other hard surfaced goods. The embroidery simulation system and method enhance the flexibility of a company by increasing the type and diversity of product to which an emblem can be affixed while also reducing inventory requirements for resellers of goods.