Picture Frame Hanger With Integrated Level and Wall Marking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for hanging picture frames are inefficient and prone to errors, as they often require precise measurement and can result in the frame becoming dislodged or uneven due to external disturbances.
Innovation Solution
A dual-purpose hanging and marking system that includes a level integrated into the picture frame, allowing for accurate leveling and marking of nail holes without the need for distance measurement, using a removable marking section that leaves a visual indication on the wall for precise placement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a single nail or screw is used to hang a picture frame, then the installation process is simple, but the picture frame becomes easily perturbed or dislodged when someone walks by or when the wall shakes
Solution Approach 1:
The hanging system is divided into multiple independent attachment points (at least two nails or screws spaced apart) rather than using a single attachment point. This segmentation distributes the mechanical load and prevents the picture frame from rotating or dislodging when subjected to external forces such as someone walking by or wall vibrations.
2Reliability
If two or more precisely measured nail locations are used to securely hang a picture frame, then the stability and level positioning improve, but the complexity of the hanging process increases due to the need for precise measurement
Solution Approach 1:
The picture frame includes pre-marked indicator positions that show exactly where to place nails or screws. These indicators are prepared in advance during frame manufacturing, eliminating the need for the user to perform complex measurements and calculations during installation. The user simply follows the pre-determined indicator positions to achieve proper leveling and secure attachment.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional picture hanging methods requiring distance measurement are used, then flexibility in hanging location is maintained, but time consumption and error rates increase
Solution Approach 1:
The picture frame includes visual indicators (such as colored dots, marks, or symbols) that copy the essential positioning information needed for hanging. These indicators replicate the function of complex measurement data by providing direct visual guidance on where to place fasteners, eliminating the need for users to perform distance measurements and calculations while maintaining flexibility in hanging location.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This system reduces the time and errors associated with hanging picture frames, ensuring secure and level placement by eliminating the need for distance measurement and providing a stable leveling mechanism.
Implementation Method 1
a level which is sized and constructed so as to sit on a top horizontal portion of a picture frame in a stable manner
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for hanging a picture frame on a wall, comprising the steps of providing a picture frame with a hanger, for receiving a nail therein and a marking device temporarily secured to the picture frame and disposed near the void for receiving the nail; pressing the picture frame with the marking device protruding out from the picture frame, so that the marking device makes a perceivable mark on the wall, then removing the marking device; inserting a nail, screw or a length adjustable wall auger into the wall at the mark; and hanging the picture with the hanger so that the nail, screw or a length adjustable wall auger occupies some of the space earlier occupied by the marking device.