Wearable Ornament Backing with Integrated Stand for Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Ornaments and figurines attached to clothing via pin attachments are often stored out of sight when not worn, preventing their owners from enjoying them, and enthusiasts face difficulty in displaying these items both at home and outside.
Innovation Solution
A substantially rigid backing with a vertical section and stand section, designed to couple with figurines, allowing them to stand vertically for display and securely attach to clothing, featuring holes for pin reception and a handle for easy coupling and removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If ornaments are attached to clothing via pin attachment, then they can be worn and displayed on the body, but they must be stored out of sight when not worn
Solution Approach 1:
The pin backing is designed to serve dual functions: it attaches the ornament to clothing when worn, and simultaneously provides a stand section that allows the ornament to stand upright on flat surfaces for display. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate storage solutions and enables display in multiple locations (on body or on surfaces).
Solution Approach 2:
The backing is divided into distinct functional sections: a pin section for attachment, a vertical section for support, and a stand section for displaying the ornament upright. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function while collectively solving the display and storage problem.
2Reliability
If ornaments are stored in a jewelry box, then they are protected when not worn, but they are kept out of sight and cannot be enjoyed
Solution Approach 1:
The ornament with the integrated stand backing serves itself by being able to display upright on any flat surface without requiring a dedicated display case or jewelry box. The ornament protects itself through the secure pin attachment while simultaneously remaining visible and enjoyable in everyday locations.
3Ease of operation
If a stand section is added to the backing, then the ornament can stand vertically for display, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stand section is merged with the pin backing into a single integrated component. The vertical section and stand section are formed as one piece with the pin attachment mechanism, eliminating the need for separate stand accessories or complex assembly mechanisms. This integration adds display capability while minimizing structural complexity.
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AI summary
A backing for an ornamental pin including a tab extended backwards at an angle. Said tab allows ornamental pin to become a display, and vice versa. Includes at least one hole configured to receive at least one type of pin back, including but not limited to needle style pins and locking pin mechanisms. Backing is substantially rigid to allow for standing function. Tab may be adjustable, but still fixable at an angle. Tab may be rigidly fixed at a particular angle. May include grip section for ease of use. Grip section may also enable the pin to lay more uniformly against a user's clothing when ornamental pin is used as such.