Resin-Impregnated Fabric Decorative Structure for 3D Relief

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing decorative structures fail to effectively create high-relief aesthetic effects with simple manufacturing processes while preserving the integrity of applied fabric or paper elements.

Innovation Solution

A decorative structure comprising a panel with applied fabric or paper objects impregnated with resins, such as epoxy, ureic, or polyvinyl resins, which provides three-dimensional relief and protection from humidity and sunlight, allowing for durable and aesthetically pleasing displays.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Shape

If traditional decorative structures are used to create high-relief effects, then aesthetic features are achieved, but the manufacturing process becomes complex and the structural integrity is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehigh-relief effectVSAvoidmanufacturing process complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ShapeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies composite materials by combining fabric or paper objects with resin impregnation. The resin-soaked fabric/paper creates a composite structure that maintains three-dimensional relief shapes while simplifying manufacturing. The resin binds the material layers together, providing structural integrity without requiring complex assembly processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes parameter changes by transforming flat fabric or paper into three-dimensional relief structures through resin impregnation and drying. The resin saturation and drying process changes the physical parameters of the material, creating permanent high-relief effects that are simple to manufacture.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Shape

If fabric or paper objects are applied to create decorative elements, then aesthetic features are achieved, but endurance against environmental factors deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedecorative elementVSAvoidendurance

Core Design Contradiction:

ShapeVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The resin-impregnated fabric or paper creates a composite material that combines the aesthetic properties of fabric/paper with the protective properties of resin. This composite structure protects the underlying material from humidity and sunlight while maintaining its decorative shape and visual appearance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The resin layer acts as a protective thin film or shell over the fabric or paper objects. This resin coating provides environmental protection while allowing the decorative elements to maintain their flexible, three-dimensional forms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

3Reliability

If multiple layers of resin are applied to preserve decorative elements, then protection and endurance are improved, but the aesthetic display of the below object deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveprotectionVSAvoidaesthetic display

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies resin with local quality by using transparent or translucent resin that provides protection while maintaining visibility. The resin's optical properties are specifically chosen to allow light transmission, ensuring that the decorative objects below remain aesthetically displayable while being protected.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes color changes by employing transparent or translucent resin that does not obscure the underlying decorative objects. The resin's optical transparency ensures that the aesthetic display of the objects is maintained while providing the necessary protective function.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #32Color changes

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

The solution enables the creation of stable, long-lasting decorative elements with three-dimensional relief effects, preserving the integrity of the applied materials and enhancing their endurance against environmental factors.

Implementation Method 1

these objects 2 being made of fabric, or fabric garments, or non-woven fabrics, or films made of paper or cardboard; these objects 2 are impregnated with at least one layer 4 of resins

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectImpregnation: Absorption (physical)

Implementation Method 2

The layer 4 of resins with which the various objects 2 made of decorated fabric or non-woven fabric or paper or cardboard are impregnated, allows preserving the decorative structure 5 from humidity and sun rays

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectProtection from humidity: Hydrophobe

Implementation Method 3

creating a decorative element adapted to show bends and three-dimensional relief motifs 3

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThree-dimensional relief formation: Deposition (physical)

Data Source

PatentEP2808176B1Use of a decorative structure having three-dimensional properties

Publication Date: 2019.12.04 GEMELLI & C O

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AI summary

A decorative structure (5) is described, comprising at least one supporting panel (1) having applied thereon one or more objects (2), such objects (2) being made of fabric, or fabric garments, or non-woven fabrics, or films made of paper or cardboard; these objects (2) are impregnated with at least one layer (4) of resins in order to transform the objects (2) into decorative elements (3) with three-dimensional bends and motives; the layer (4) of resins also operates as protection layer for the decorative elements (3), conferring the decorative elements (3) a suitable stiffness and endurance. A process for manufacturing this decorative structure (5) is also described.