Flip-type photo frame
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional photo frames are cumbersome to open and close for inserting or removing photos, requiring tedious manipulation of locking pieces which complicates the process.
Innovation Solution
A flip-type photo frame design featuring an opening-and-closing flip cover with elastic positioning parts that securely maintain the cover in open or closed states, allowing easy access to the insert cavity through a turning mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a back cover with multiple locking pieces is used to secure the photo, then the photo is securely fixed, but the operation to open and close becomes troublesome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The back cover is segmented into multiple independent locking pieces, each capable of being operated separately. This allows the user to open or close the photo frame by manipulating individual locking pieces rather than a single complex mechanism, thereby maintaining secure fixation while simplifying the opening and closing operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking pieces are designed to be dynamically adjustable between locked and unlocked states. This dynamic characteristic enables the back cover to transition smoothly between secure fixation and easy access modes, resolving the contradiction between reliability and ease of operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the back cover is removed to replace the photo, then the photo can be accessed, but the process requires multiple steps and is cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The back cover is divided into multiple independent locking pieces that can be operated separately. This segmentation reduces the complexity of the photo replacement process by allowing users to unlock and access the photo through individual piece manipulation rather than removing the entire back cover, thereby maintaining adaptability while reducing operational steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking pieces are pre-positioned and designed to be easily manipulated into unlocked states. This preliminary arrangement of the locking mechanism allows for quick and simple photo replacement without requiring complex disassembly operations, reducing the number of steps involved in the process.
3Stability of the object's composition
If multiple locking pieces are used to secure the back cover, then the photo is firmly held, but the operation becomes more troublesome
Solution Approach 1:
The back cover stability is achieved through multiple independent locking pieces rather than a single complex mechanism. Each locking piece contributes to the overall stability while being individually operable, thus maintaining firm photo holding without excessively complicating the manipulation process.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking pieces are designed to be self-latching and self-releasing through simple manipulation. This self-service characteristic allows the locking mechanism to maintain stability automatically once engaged, while requiring minimal effort for opening and closing operations, thereby balancing stability with ease of operation.
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
Facilitates convenient replacement and secure placement of photos by stabilizing the flip cover in open or closed positions, preventing accidental opening or interference during photo insertion or removal.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic positioning part, where the elastic positioning part acts between the opening—and—closing flip cover and the frame body; when the opening—and—closing flip cover is located at the closing position, the elastic positioning parts abut against the opening—and—closing flip cover to keep the opening—and—closing flip cover in the closed state, and when the opening—and—closing flip cover is located at the opening position, the elastic positioning parts abut against the opening—and—closing flip cover to keep the opening—and—closing flip cover in the open state
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention discloses a flip-type photo frame, which adopts an opening—and—closing flip cover to be turned to open an insert cavity, so that a photo or a picture can be replaced conveniently. The opening—and—closing flip cover can be turned and is supported and limited by an elastic positioning part. The elastic positioning part is preferably in an arc shape or a V-like shape, to apply an outward elastic restoring force on the opening—and—closing flip cover in a radial direction of the arc or an inclined direction, so that the opening—and—closing flip cover can be kept at a closed position or an open position.