Rigid Image Mount Structure for Canvas-Like Display Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image display systems using wooden stretcher frames are either expensive or do not provide a professional appearance, and there is a need for cost-effective support structures and image substrates that maintain the integrity and appearance of mounted images.
Innovation Solution
The development of image display systems featuring a support structure with a rigid base and a flexible image substrate that can be folded and secured to resemble a canvas stretched over a stretcher bar frame, using materials like plastic, paperboard, or metal, and incorporating adhesives and folding mechanisms to ensure stability and ease of assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional wooden stretcher frames are used, then professional appearance and image integrity are achieved, but cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a copy of the traditional wooden stretcher frame appearance using alternative materials such as molded plastic or composite materials that replicate the visual characteristics of wood without the associated cost and complexity. The support structure mimics the form and function of traditional frames while using more economical manufacturing processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention employs cost-effective materials like molded plastic, paperboard, or metal that can be mass-produced at lower costs compared to traditional wooden frames. These materials provide sufficient durability for the intended application while significantly reducing manufacturing expenses.
2Ease of manufacture
If alternative support structures are used to reduce cost, then manufacturing cost decreases, but professional appearance is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure incorporates surface treatments, coatings, or material selections that replicate the aesthetic qualities of traditional wooden frames. This includes matching colors, grain patterns, or finishes to ensure the alternative structure maintains a professional appearance comparable to conventional wooden stretcher frames.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes composite materials that combine the visual characteristics of traditional wood with the manufacturing advantages of modern materials. These composites provide both the desired appearance and the cost-effectiveness of alternative materials, bridging the gap between aesthetics and economy.
3Shape
If image substrate is stretched and folded at corners, then professional appearance is achieved, but assembly complexity and potential image damage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The image substrate is pre-stretched and pre-folded at the corners during manufacturing, creating a ready-to-assemble product. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for complex field assembly operations and reduces the risk of image damage that would occur during manual stretching and folding processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure incorporates integrated attachment mechanisms such as pre-positioned staples, adhesives, or mechanical fasteners that automatically secure the image substrate in the correct position and configuration. This self-securing feature simplifies assembly and ensures proper tensioning and alignment without requiring skilled manual intervention.
Data Source
AI summary
An image display including an image substrate and a support structure. The image substrate has an image printed on a first surface. The support structure can include a front sheet, a back sheet and a plurality of side strips secured between the front sheet and the back sheet for forming a closed support structure. An internal support can be provided in an internal cavity of the support structure for enhancing the rigidity of the support structure. The image substrate can be adhered to an external surface of the front sheet so that the front sheet forms a rigid backing for the image substrate. A variety of image substrates are provided.