SEG Framing Assembly With Precut Profiles and Tool-Free Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing framing systems for silicone edge graphics (SEG) require skilled labor, specialized tools, and time-consuming modifications such as cutting and drilling, increasing costs and complexity.

Innovation Solution

Extruded aluminum framing pieces with features like mechanical compression and friction connections, mounting slots, and chamfered edges, allowing for easy assembly without drilling, and combinations of framing pieces to create various mounting configurations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If traditional framing systems are used with cutting and drilling modifications, then professional results are achieved, but skilled labor and specialized tools are required increasing costs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprofessional resultsVSAvoidcosts

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The frame pieces are pre-drilled with holes and pre-cut to size during manufacturing, so that when the user receives the frame pieces, all the critical precision work has already been done. This eliminates the need for the user to perform skilled cutting and drilling operations, while still achieving professional results through proper pre-preparation of the components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The frame pieces are designed with self-aligning features including recesses that receive protrusions, and pre-drilled holes that automatically align when pieces are joined. This self-service alignment mechanism eliminates the need for specialized tools and skilled labor to achieve precise alignment, while maintaining professional appearance and fit.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Manufacturing precision

If traditional framing systems require cutting and drilling modifications, then proper fit is achieved, but time-consuming modifications are required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveproper fitVSAvoidtime-consuming modifications

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

All cutting and drilling operations are performed in advance during the manufacturing process. The frame pieces arrive pre-cut to exact dimensions and pre-drilled with properly positioned holes, eliminating the time-consuming modifications that would otherwise be required on-site or by the user.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The design incorporates self-aligning recesses and protrusions that automatically guide the frame pieces into proper alignment during assembly. This self-service feature eliminates the need for time-consuming measurement, marking, and alignment operations, allowing for rapid assembly while maintaining proper fit.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If professional framing results are achieved through skilled labor, then quality assembly is obtained, but skilled labor and training are required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvequality assemblyVSAvoidskilled labor

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The frame pieces incorporate self-aligning features where recesses in one piece receive protrusions in another piece, automatically guiding proper alignment and connection. This self-service mechanism ensures quality assembly without requiring skilled labor or extensive training, as the design itself guides the assembly process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

All precision work including drilling, cutting, and positioning of connection features is completed during manufacturing. This preliminary action ensures that when assembly occurs, the components are already prepared for high-quality joining, eliminating the need for skilled labor during the assembly phase while maintaining professional results.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

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

Facilitates quick and cost-effective framing and mounting of SEG products with professional results, reducing the need for specialized tools and skilled labor.

Implementation Method 1

the inner surface comprising a chamfered surface in proximity to the front receptacle and tapered inwardly towards an opening of the front receptacle... configured to minimize a shadow on a SEG product mounted in the front receptacle when the framing member is used with a light source

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectShadow minimization through chamfered surface geometry: Shadow

Implementation Method 2

the components are connected via mechanical compression and/or friction using a mechanical fastener coupled to at least one of a channel, a mounting plate, or a predrilled hole of the component

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical compression connection: Compression

Implementation Method 3

the components are connected via mechanical compression and/or friction using a mechanical fastener coupled to at least one of a channel, a mounting plate, or a predrilled hole of the component

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFriction connection: Friction

Data Source

PatentUS20260065813A1Framing system for use with silicone edge graphics

Publication Date: 2026.03.05 DESIGN TO PRINT INC

AI summary

Framing member for use in mounting and displaying a SEG product.