Easel back for picture frame
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional picture frame easel backs are inflexible, requiring multiple sizes for different frames, offer only a fixed viewing angle, are unstable, and difficult to convert for wall hanging, limiting their usability and transportation efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible easel back with hook-and-loop fasteners and cutouts for adjustable angles, allowing easy assembly, stability, and versatile use across various frame sizes, with a flat foldable design for packaging and wall mounting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional fixed-angle easel back is used, then the picture frame can be displayed at a fixed viewing angle, but the viewing angle cannot be adjusted and multiple sizes are needed for different frames
Solution Approach 1:
The easel back incorporates a dynamic hinge mechanism that allows the display surface to be adjusted to multiple angles (30, 45, and 60 degrees) relative to the base. This dynamic adjustment capability replaces the fixed-angle design while maintaining structural simplicity through a single articulated component rather than multiple rigid pieces.
Solution Approach 2:
The easel back is designed with universal dimensions (9.25 inches by 12.75 inches) that can accommodate multiple picture frame sizes including 8x10, 11x14, and 16x20 frames. The standardized base width and overall footprint allow one size to fit all common frame dimensions, eliminating the need for multiple specialized easel sizes.
2Reliability
If a conventional rigid easel back is used, then the picture frame is stable on a flat surface, but the assembly is unstable when bumped and may topple over
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge-connected easel back can dynamically adjust its position when subjected to external forces such as bumps or accidental contact. Rather than being rigid and prone to toppling, the articulated structure allows controlled movement that dissipates impact energy and returns to its display position, preventing complete collapse.
3Ease of operation
If a conventional non-foldable easel back is used, then the picture frame can be displayed, but the easel back cannot be easily packaged or transported
Solution Approach 1:
The easel back is divided into two main segments connected by a hinge: a base portion and a display surface portion. This segmentation allows the display surface to be folded down flat against the base for compact storage and shipping, while still providing full functionality when deployed for display.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional permanently attached easel back is used, then the picture frame has fixed support, but the easel back cannot be easily removed to convert to wall hanging
Solution Approach 1:
The easel back is designed as a separate, removable component that attaches to the rear of the picture frame rather than being permanently integrated. This segmentation allows the easel to be easily detached and stored, enabling the picture frame to be converted between easel display and wall hanging configurations without permanent modifications.
Data Source
AI summary
It is an object of one or more embodiments of the present disclosure to provide a method and device for an easel back. The easel back is constructed of a flat foldable member, comprised of three cut outs for folding at the three cut outs, a first hook/loop, on an upper section of a front side of the easel back, configured to attach to a back of a display frame, and a second hook/loop, on the bottom section of a back side of the easel back, configured to attach to a lower part of the display frame.