Magnetic Collapsible Background Assembly for Photography

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional photographic backgrounds are difficult to transport, time-consuming to set up, and often unstable, as they require specific stands and can be cumbersome to mount, especially collapsible backgrounds which lack effective support systems.

Innovation Solution

A photographic background assembly featuring a collapsible background unit with a semi-rigid frame and magnetic portions that can be easily attached to a background mounting member with magnetic receiving formations, allowing for quick assembly and disassembly, and providing stability without the need for additional support stands.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional rigid panels or flexible sheets are used as backgrounds, then the background can provide a featureless backdrop for photography, but the background becomes difficult to transport and time-consuming to erect and mount

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of transport and setupVSAvoidtime to erect and mount

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The background is divided into multiple collapsible panels that can be folded into compact sections for easy transport. Each panel can be independently handled and assembled, reducing the time and effort required to set up the complete background structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Magnetic mounting members replace traditional mechanical fastening systems (screws, clips, or adhesive tapes). The magnetic attraction provides secure attachment of background panels to mounting surfaces without requiring complex mechanical assembly, significantly reducing setup time and simplifying the mounting process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If collapsible backgrounds are used to improve portability, then the background becomes easier to transport, but the background becomes difficult to mount and support stably

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveportabilityVSAvoidstability during use

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

Magnetic mounting members provide stable support for collapsible backgrounds by utilizing magnetic attraction forces. The magnets are embedded in or attached to the mounting surface, and they securely hold the background panels in place without requiring additional support stands or complex mechanical fastening systems, ensuring stability while maintaining portability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting function is merged directly into the background structure itself through magnetic mounting members that are integrated with or attached to the collapsible panels. This eliminates the need for separate support stands and mounting hardware, combining the background and mounting systems into a single portable unit that maintains stability during use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Reliability

If traditional mounting methods are used to secure backgrounds, then the background can be held in position, but the mounting process becomes time-consuming and cumbersome

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveholding positionVSAvoidtime to attach and adjust

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

Magnetic mounting members replace traditional mechanical fastening methods such as screws, clips, or adhesive tapes. The magnetic attraction provides immediate and secure attachment when the background panel is brought near the mounting surface, eliminating the need for manual fastening operations and significantly reducing the time required to mount and adjust the background.

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

The solution enables a portable, easy-to-assemble, and stable photographic background system that can be quickly set up and taken down, reducing setup time and improving stability, while allowing for versatile use in various locations.

Implementation Method 1

the collapsible background unit comprises a magnetic portion, and wherein the background mounting member comprises at least one magnetic receiving formation configured to engage the magnetic portion of the collapsible background unit

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetism: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS9952484B2Photographic background assembly

Publication Date: 2018.04.24 VIDENDUM MEDIA SOLUTIONS UK LTD

AI summary

A photographic background assembly, comprises a collapsible background unit having a semi-rigid frame, and a background mounting member. The collapsible background unit comprises a magnetic portion, and the background mounting member comprises at least one magnetic receiving formation configured to engage the magnetic portion of the collapsible background unit, such that the collapsible background unit is selectively attachable to the background mounting member by the magnetic portion so as to provide a background for use in photography.