Modular frame assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing frame devices lack versatility and aesthetic enhancement for objects, as they are not easily adaptable or customizable to provide a uniform and ornamental framing solution.

Innovation Solution

A modular frame assembly comprising removably engaging first and second framing units that form a rectangle, allowing for enhanced ornamental framing of objects without the need for adhesives or fasteners, with each unit designed to be selectively assembled and disassembled for storage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional frame devices are used, then they provide basic framing function, but they lack versatility and aesthetic enhancement

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveversatilityVSAvoidcomplexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The frame device is divided into multiple separate framing units that can be individually selected and assembled. Each framing unit can be independently engaged with others to form complete frames, allowing versatile configuration without requiring a completely different device for each framing scenario.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The framing units are designed with universal engagement features that allow them to work together in multiple configurations. The same basic framing units can be combined in different arrangements to frame various objects, providing multi-functionality without increasing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If removable engagement is used, then easy assembly and disassembly is achieved, but connection strength may be reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of assemblyVSAvoidconnection strength

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The connection system is segmented into discrete engagement features on each framing unit. These features include protrusions and recesses that provide positive mechanical engagement, ensuring strong connections while maintaining the ability to easily assemble and disassemble the frame components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If modular framing units are used, then customizable framing is enabled, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecustomizable framingVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The frame is segmented into standardized framing units that can be manufactured independently using the same processes. This segmentation allows each unit to be produced efficiently through standardized manufacturing, reducing overall manufacturing complexity despite the customizable nature of the final assembly.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The same basic framing units serve multiple purposes and can be used in various configurations. This universality reduces the number of different parts that need to be manufactured, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity while still enabling customizable framing solutions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS9901194B1Modular frame assembly

Publication Date: 2018.02.27 FIELDS JOHNELL

AI summary

A modular frame assembly for being selectively assembled to frame an object includes a plurality of first framing units. A plurality of second framing units is provided. Each of the second framing units removably engages each of the first framing units. Thus, the first framing units and the second framing units form a rectangle. Each of the first framing units and the second framing units frame the object thereby enhancing an ornamental appearance of the object.