Display assembly and interlocking fastener thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for mounting and displaying images lack a professional appearance and require secondary support to prevent warping, compromising the integrity of the image.
Innovation Solution
An image display assembly using a foldable base with v-grooves and an interlocking fastener that forms a non-image panel, allowing for a professional, artistic display without additional support structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If traditional mounting methods (staples or adhesive) are used to secure images to frames, then the image can be displayed, but the appearance is not professional and the image integrity is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The base is segmented into multiple foldable segments that can be assembled into different configurations (flat, angled, or three-dimensional displays). This segmentation allows the base to adapt to various display requirements while maintaining a clean appearance without visible staples or adhesive on the image side.
Solution Approach 2:
Fastening members with retainers act as intermediaries to secure the folded base segments together. These fastening members connect the segments internally without requiring external staples or adhesive on the image side, thus maintaining professional appearance while ensuring secure assembly.
2Stability of the object's composition
If secondary support structures (rigid back panels, foam) are added to prevent warping of folded edges, then the assembled position is secured, but the production time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
V-grooves are pre-formed in the base segments at specific angles and positions. These pre-formed grooves guide the folding process and ensure that the segments assemble into stable configurations without requiring additional support structures. The preliminary preparation of the base geometry enables self-stabilizing assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The folded base segments, when assembled with the fastening members, create self-supporting structures that maintain their shape and stability without requiring additional rigid back panels or foam supports. The geometric configuration and interlocking fastening mechanism provide inherent structural stability.
3Stability of the object's composition
If secondary support structures (rigid back panels, foam) are added to prevent warping, then the assembled position is secured, but the cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The base is divided into multiple foldable segments that can be manufactured as separate components and then assembled. This segmentation allows for simpler manufacturing of individual segments without requiring complex rigid back panels or foam structures, reducing overall manufacturing cost while maintaining stability.
Solution Approach 2:
Fastening members with retainers serve as intermediaries to secure the folded segments together. These fastening members provide the necessary structural stability without requiring expensive secondary support structures like rigid back panels or foam, thus reducing manufacturing costs.
4Reliability
If multiple fastening members are used to secure all distal ends of base segments, then the assembly is secure, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening members are designed with a universal structure that can secure multiple distal ends of base segments. Each fastening member incorporates multiple retainers that can engage with retainers on different segments, allowing a single fastening member to perform multiple securing functions rather than requiring separate fasteners for each segment.
Data Source
AI summary
A fastener for an image display assembly comprising a polygonal planar body having a ventral surface with at least one fastening member extending from the ventral surface. The fastening member comprises a fastening member body and at least one cantilever tab extending from the fastening member body. Each cantilever tab comprises a fastener retainer facing the ventral surface. Also provided is an image display assembly comprising retaining features; an assembled image display comprising said image display assembly and said fastener; a kit comprising said image display assembly and said fastener; a method of creating an image display; and use of said image display assembly and said fastener to create an image display.