Lattice Reflective Panel with Integrated Restraining Heads
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing decorative panels for displaying images through light reflection face challenges in assembly complexity and weight reduction, with assembly processes being intricate and materials like ABS plastic or polycarbonate requiring high heating temperatures, leading to potential distortion and increased weight.
Innovation Solution
A reflective decorative panel with a base configured as a plastic lattice framework featuring restraining members with inner longitudinal cavities and tapered restraining heads, allowing for easier assembly and reduced weight through the use of rods with restraining heads and connection elements, facilitating quick installation and module connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If rigid polymer materials like ABS plastic or polycarbonate are used for the base, then strength and durability are improved, but weight increases and manufacturing complexity increases due to high heating temperatures and long cooling times
Solution Approach 1:
The base is designed as a lattice framework structure with hollow cavities and porous features. This allows the use of lighter materials while maintaining structural strength through the geometric configuration. The lattice structure provides sufficient load-bearing capacity while significantly reducing the overall weight compared to solid polymer bases.
Solution Approach 2:
The base combines different materials and structures - a lattice framework that may use lighter materials in specific regions, integrated with molded-in restraining members. This composite approach optimizes the strength-to-weight ratio by placing material only where structurally necessary.
2Strength
If rigid polymer materials like ABS plastic or polycarbonate are used for the base, then strength and durability are improved, but assembly complexity increases due to high heating temperatures and long cooling times
Solution Approach 1:
The restraining members are molded directly into the base structure as integrated features. This merging of components eliminates separate assembly steps for attaching restraining members, simplifying the overall assembly process while maintaining the structural integrity and strength of the base.
Solution Approach 2:
The restraining members are pre-formed and molded-in during base manufacturing, preparing the structure in advance for simple rod insertion. This preliminary action eliminates complex post-assembly operations and reduces assembly complexity.
3Stability of the object's composition
If cantilever mounting with rivets and cylindrical supports is used, then structural stability is improved, but assembly complexity increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The complex cantilever mounting system with rivets and cylindrical supports is extracted and replaced with a simplified direct insertion method. Rods are inserted directly into holes formed in the base, eliminating unnecessary intermediate components and assembly steps while maintaining adequate mounting stability.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using a complex top-down cantilever mounting approach requiring multiple components, the solution inverts to a simple bottom-up direct insertion method where rods are placed directly into pre-formed holes, achieving stability with minimal complexity.
4Weight of stationary object
If all-cast cantilever members with inner longitudinal cavities are used, then weight is reduced, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The base is segmented into a lattice framework structure with distinct struts and nodes, allowing weight reduction through strategic material placement. The segmentation into modular lattice elements makes the manufacturing process more manageable and less sensitive to overall casting precision requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
A reflective decorative panel comprises a base implemented as a module of the panel, the base having restraining members on which reflective elements are arranged. The base is configured as a lattice framework having longitudinal and transverse bearing stripes, and the restraining members comprise rods each having a restraining head and used for accommodating the reflective element. The restraining head has a tapered shape towards its free end, and the restraining members are casted integrally with the base. At edge portions of the base, support members are provided with connection slots for connecting modules. The restraining members comprise the support members, and the support members have inner longitudinal cavities in which the rods with the restraining heads are provided. The restraining head comprises a vertical slot used for putting on the movable reflective element.