Layered Metal Jersey Display With Tab Coupling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional fabric-based jerseys and uniforms deteriorate, fade, and wear out over time, especially when displayed for extended periods, necessitating a durable and long-lasting display solution that maintains their appearance.
Innovation Solution
A layered metal display system comprising a base layer, an item layer, and design layers, where each layer is coupled using tabs with narrow and wide portions to create a cohesive image with perceived depth, allowing for unique shapes and colors, and can include additional design elements like numbers, names, or logos.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If fabric-based jerseys are used for display, then the initial appearance and flexibility are good, but the jersey deteriorates, fades, and wears out over time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies composite materials by combining multiple metal layers (base layer, item layer, design layers) with different properties to create a unified display structure. Each metal layer serves a specific function: the base layer provides structural support, the item layer represents the jersey, and design layers add visual elements. This composite structure resolves the contradiction by achieving both durability and long display lifespan that single-material solutions cannot provide.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the jersey display into multiple separate metal layers that can be individually manufactured and then assembled. The tabs with narrow and wide portions enable modular assembly of these segments. This segmentation allows each layer to be optimized for its specific function while contributing to the overall durability and longevity of the display.
2Duration of action of stationary object
If traditional fabric jerseys are displayed for extended periods, then the display duration is achieved, but the jersey fades and deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a metallic copy or representation of the fabric jersey using metal layers that replicate the visual appearance and design elements. This metal copy maintains vivid appearance over time while preserving the essential characteristics of the original jersey, resolving the contradiction between long display duration and appearance maintenance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the material parameter from fabric to metal, which fundamentally alters the durability and appearance maintenance characteristics. Metal materials do not fade, deteriorate, or wear out like fabric, thereby maintaining reliable appearance over extended display periods while enabling long-term preservation.
3Shape
If multiple metal layers are coupled together to create depth, then the aesthetic enhancement is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complex layered structure into standardized components with tabs featuring narrow and wide portions. This segmentation enables systematic assembly of multiple metal layers (base layer, item layer, design layers) to create perceived depth while managing complexity through modular design and consistent joining mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
A layered metal display has a base layer, an item layer, and one or more design layers. The item layer is coupled to the base layer via a plurality of tabs. The tabs extend rearwardly substantially perpendicular to the item layer and pass through tab receiving slots in the base layer. The distal ends of the tabs may be bent, welded, or otherwise secured to the base layer. The two or more layers form a display.