Frame-based decorative article and method of assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing frame-based decorative article kits are complex, difficult to assemble, and time-consuming, especially for individuals with reduced dexterity, and often rely on non-flat bases for depth, which can deter hobbyists from completing the assembly process.
Innovation Solution
A frame-based decorative article system featuring a planar frame with concentric circular patterns of receiving holes and flexible securing members that secure decorations in an outwardly projecting relation, allowing for easy assembly and eliminating the need for a non-flat base for depth.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If prior art decorative article kits use complex structures and components, then the decorative articles can achieve desired depth and form, but the assembly becomes difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is segmented into multiple members with receiving holes positioned at specific locations, allowing decorations to be attached at various depths and positions. This segmentation enables depth creation through spatial arrangement rather than complex structural components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from relying on non-flat base structures to create depth, to using a planar frame with receiving holes distributed across two-dimensional space. Decorations are positioned at different depths by attaching them at different locations on the planar frame, effectively using dimensional arrangement to achieve three-dimensional effect.
2Stability of the object's composition
If prior art kits require difficult assembly procedures, then structural integrity can be maintained, but hobbyists with reduced dexterity cannot assemble them
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible securing members are designed to be easily manipulated by the user without requiring specialized tools or techniques. The receiving holes are positioned and sized to guide the securing members into place, allowing the assembly process to serve itself through intuitive design rather than requiring expert skill.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiving holes are designed with specific size and position parameters that accommodate various decoration stem diameters and lengths. The flexible securing members have parameters (flexibility, size) that allow easy insertion and secure attachment, maintaining structural integrity while simplifying the assembly operation.
3Productivity
If prior art kits are designed for quick assembly, then hobbyist interest is maintained, but adequate securing and structural stability are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The receiving holes are pre-positioned in the frame members during manufacturing, eliminating the need for users to locate and create attachment points during assembly. The flexible securing members are designed with pre-formed configurations that enable immediate insertion and securing, maintaining both speed and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical fastening systems with simple flexible securing members that pass through receiving holes. This substitution maintains securing reliability through the flexibility and friction fit of the members while dramatically simplifying the assembly process to require minimal manual manipulation.
4Shape
If prior art decorative articles use non-flat bases to provide depth, then three-dimensional effect is achieved, but the base complexity increases assembly difficulty
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the depth-creating function from the base structure itself. Instead of the base providing depth through its three-dimensional form, the base is simplified to a planar frame, and depth is achieved by positioning receiving holes at different locations on the planar structure, allowing decorations to extend outward at various points.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses the two-dimensional plane of the frame to create three-dimensional effect. By distributing receiving holes across the planar frame at different positions, decorations can be arranged to create depth and volume without requiring the base itself to be three-dimensional, effectively using dimensional arrangement to achieve spatial effect.
Data Source
AI summary
A frame-based decorative article comprises a frame, a plurality of receiving holes in the frame, a plurality of decorations to be secured to the frame, and a plurality of flexible securing members for securing the decorations to the frame. The plurality of flexible securing members extend through a selected pair of receiving holes in the frame and surround a portion of at least one of the decorations and the portion of the frame between the two receiving holes, to thereby secure the plurality of decorations one adjacent others in outwardly projecting relation on the frame.