Rotatable Picture Frame Mount for Secure Wall Reorientation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing picture frames that display multiple images lack the ability to easily switch orientations while remaining securely fastened to a wall, especially when changes in balance occur, such as when a door is opened.

Innovation Solution

A picture frame system with a hanging mount and adjustable recesses that allow the frame to be securely attached to a surface in multiple orientations and heights, using protrusions and corresponding recesses to facilitate easy rotation and reorientation without requiring significant retooling of the frame or support components.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a picture frame is mounted on a wall with a fixed hanging mechanism, then it remains securely fastened, but it cannot be easily rotated or changed in orientation

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveorientation switching capabilityVSAvoidmounting security

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The hanging mount is segmented into multiple independent attachment points (first set of recesses and second set of recesses) that can engage with protrusions in different orientations. This segmentation allows the frame to be mounted securely in multiple orientations without compromising mounting reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The hanging mechanism transitions from a static fixed-position design to a dynamic multi-orientation design. The recesses and protrusions are positioned to allow rotation and reorientation of the frame while maintaining secure engagement, enabling the frame to adapt its orientation as needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple attachment points are provided for different orientations, then the frame can be mounted in various orientations, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting orientation optionsVSAvoidhanging mount structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The hanging mount is designed with universal functionality to support multiple mounting orientations using the same basic attachment mechanism. The recesses and protrusions work together in different configurations without requiring entirely separate mounting systems for each orientation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple attachment functions are merged into a single integrated hanging mount structure. The first set and second set of recesses are combined in one component, allowing the frame to be mounted in different orientations without requiring separate mounting devices for each orientation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS9949581B2Rotatable picture frame

Publication Date: 2018.04.24 DYNAMIC FRAMES

AI summary

The present disclosure relates generally to picture frames and picture cabinets, and more specifically to rotatable picture frames and picture cabinets. In some embodiments, the picture frame may be easily rotatable between a landscape display and a portrait display via a set of recesses that correspond to a set of protrusions on a hanging mount. The picture frame may also support a varying number of photographs in a varying number of picture support compartments while also allowing the picture frame to be accessible while said picture frame is mounted on a planar surface such as a wall.