Modular Wall Decoration Assembly for Easy Repositioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wall decoration systems are not user-friendly, restrict re-use, and lack flexibility in alignment and size adaptability, making it difficult to easily hang, reposition, and change wall decorations.

Innovation Solution

A modular wall decoration kit featuring a suspension system with a flexible polymer strip, reusable adhesive elements, and connecting elements with protrusions that create a key-lock system for easy attachment and detachment, allowing for dynamic repositioning and interchangeability of wall decorations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional wall decoration systems are used, then wall decorations can be hung on walls, but they are difficult to align and restrict re-use and repositioning

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of alignment and hangingVSAvoidre-use and repositioning flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The wall decoration system is divided into separate modular components: a suspension element with adhesive means for wall attachment, a connecting element with protrusions and perforations for alignment, and the wall decoration itself. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each component's function while enabling easy reconfiguration and repositioning of the entire system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates dynamic features through the removable and reconfigurable connecting elements that can be detached and reattached at different positions. The perforations and protrusions allow for adjustable alignment, enabling the wall decoration to be dynamically repositioned and reconfigured multiple times without permanent installation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If reusable wall decoration systems are designed, then re-use is enabled, but user-friendliness and ease of operation deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvere-use capabilityVSAvoiduser-friendliness
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The connecting element design with protrusions and perforations creates a self-aligning, self-latching mechanism that automatically guides proper connection without requiring precise manual alignment or complex tools. The user simply needs to insert the protrusions into the perforations, and the system self-services the alignment and securing functions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system replaces complex mechanical alignment and securing mechanisms with a simplified perforation-protrusion interface combined with adhesive suspension. This substitution eliminates the need for screws, nails, or complex mounting hardware, making the system both reusable and extremely user-friendly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If modular wall decoration systems are created, then flexibility in size and configuration is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesize and configuration flexibilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The connecting element is designed as a universal component that serves multiple functions: it provides structural connection between the suspension element and wall decoration, enables alignment through perforations, allows for repositioning through removability, and facilitates modular assembly. This multi-functionality reduces the need for multiple specialized components, thereby reducing overall system complexity despite the modular design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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

Enables easy, removable, and modular hanging of wall decorations, providing flexibility in alignment and size, allowing users to regularly change the look or reposition the decorations without leaving residue, enhancing user experience and reducing production costs.

Implementation Method 1

said connecting element is removable connected to a wall by means of an adhesive element

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesive: Adhesive

Data Source

PatentEP2992787B1Wall decoration assembly, kit for making a wall decoration assembly and method for hanging such assembly
Publication Date: 2017.04.26 IXXI CONCEPTS GRP
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AI summary

The current invention concerns a kit for making a wall decoration assembly, comprising a suspension system and one or more wall decorations. The current invention also relates to the resulting wall decoration assembly, as well as to a method for making and hanging such assembly.