Luminous Advertisement Assembly Profiled Connecting Element

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing luminous advertisement assemblies require the use of glues or solvents for connecting the trim cap to the front plate, which is cumbersome and inefficient, especially when dealing with curved and angled contours, and lacks a stable and uniform bond.

Innovation Solution

A luminous advertisement assembly with a profiled connecting element featuring a latching hook that interlockingly connects the front plate to the side wall without glues, using a recess in the front plate and an anti-slip coating for secure holding, and optionally including a stiffening insert for enhanced stability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If glue is used to connect the trim cap to the front plate, then a bond is created between the components, but the process becomes cumbersome and inefficient, especially with curved and angled contours

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebond strengthVSAvoidassembly ease

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the chemical bonding system (glue) with a mechanical interlocking system. The profiled connecting element features a receptacle with legs and a latching hook that mechanically engages with a recess in the front plate, eliminating the need for adhesive applications while providing secure connection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The connecting element is segmented into distinct functional parts: a receptacle formed by first and second legs, and a latching hook. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function - the legs provide structural support and positioning, while the latching hook provides the locking mechanism - making assembly simpler and more reliable than a monolithic glued connection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Strength

If glue is applied to the lower surface of the receptacle, then bonding is achieved, but additional gluing devices and controlled glue distribution are required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebond stabilityVSAvoidequipment complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent eliminates the need for gluing devices by replacing chemical bonding with mechanical interlocking. The latching hook engages with the recess to provide stable bonding without requiring any adhesive application equipment, significantly reducing device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Shape

If the trim cap is laid along curved and angled contours, then visual appeal is achieved, but maintaining stable holding and continuous layout without cuts becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontour followingVSAvoidlayout continuity

Core Design Contradiction:

ShapeVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The latching hook is designed to be flexible enough to accommodate curved and angled contours while maintaining its locking function. The hook can deform to follow the contour of the recess along the entire length of the front plate, ensuring continuous stable connection without requiring cuts or discontinuities in the layout.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Strength

If glue is pressed onto the visible surface of the front plate, then bonding occurs, but glue may be pressed back onto the visible surface creating aesthetic issues

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebond formationVSAvoidsurface appearance

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The patent eliminates glue application entirely, replacing it with a mechanical latching system. The latching hook engages with the recess from the rear, providing bond formation without any risk of adhesive contamination on the visible surface of the front plate, thus maintaining perfect aesthetic appearance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This solution provides a secure, glue-free connection that maintains a visually appealing appearance, is easy to assemble, and prevents removal of the front plate, while also offering protection against weather conditions and thermal changes.

Implementation Method 1

A latching hook is disposed on the first leg and is configured to fix the front plate in the receptacle. A recess is disposed in the front plate, and the latching hook of the profiled connecting element engages in the recess of the front plate.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical interlocking: Mechanical Fastener

Data Source

PatentUS11295639B2Luminous advertisement assembly and luminous advertisement

Publication Date: 2022.04.05 ELKAMET KUNST GMBH

AI summary

A luminous advertisement assembly includes a side wall, a transparent and/or translucent front plate and a profiled connecting element. The profiled connecting element has a first connecting region to which the front plate is fixed, and a second connecting region to which the side wall is fixed. The first connecting region is configured as a receptacle having a first leg and a second leg between which the front plate is received. A latching hook is disposed on the first leg and is configured to fix the front plate in the receptacle. A recess is disposed in the front plate, and the latching hook of the profiled connecting element engages in the recess of the front plate.