Leather Image Substrate Display with Rigid Support Structure
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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 adhered to resemble a canvas stretched over a stretcher bar frame, using materials like plastic, paperboard, or metal, and incorporating orientation systems for secure and professional-looking displays.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional wooden stretcher frames are used, then professional appearance is achieved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a support structure that copies the visual appearance and structural characteristics of traditional wooden stretcher frames using alternative materials. The support structure includes side elements and end elements that resemble wooden bars, and the image substrate is stretched and secured in the same manner as traditional canvas stretching, achieving a professional appearance without using expensive wood
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs cost-effective materials such as metal, plastic, or paperboard for the support structure instead of expensive wooden materials. These alternative materials can be manufactured more cheaply while still providing the necessary structural support and professional appearance, making the overall display system more affordable
2Reliability
If image substrate is stretched over frame, then professional appearance is achieved, but image may deform or warp
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different properties to different parts of the support structure. The side elements and end elements have specific structural characteristics that provide localized support where needed, and the image substrate is secured at specific locations (corners and along edges) to maintain overall image integrity while achieving the stretched appearance
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates protective measures in advance by designing the support structure to prevent deformation before it occurs. The rigid side and end elements are configured to maintain proper spacing and alignment, preventing the image substrate from warping or deforming under tension or environmental changes
3Ease of manufacture
If non-wooden support structures are used, then cost is reduced, but professional appearance is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses composite construction for the support structure, combining metal, plastic, or paperboard materials in a way that mimics the appearance of traditional wooden frames. The side elements and end elements are designed to work together as a unified structure that provides both cost effectiveness and professional appearance through their composite nature
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AI summary
An image display including an image substrate and a support structure. The image substrate includes a layer of leather material and 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. The image substrate can overlie an external surface of the front sheet so that the front sheet forms a rigid backing for the image substrate.