Modular Wall Decoration Assembly for Easy Alignment and Repositioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wall decoration systems are not user-friendly and are restricted in their re-use and repositioning capabilities, lacking flexibility in alignment and size adaptability.

Innovation Solution

A kit comprising a suspension system with a longitudinal strip and connecting elements featuring protrusions and adhesive elements, allowing for easy alignment and removable attachment of wall decorations to a wall, enabling multiple re-uses and dynamic configuration.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional wall decoration systems are used, then the decorations can be fixed to the wall, but they are difficult to align perfectly and are restricted in re-use and repositioning

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvealignment easeVSAvoidre-use capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The wall decoration system is divided into separate modular components: a suspension strip with perforations, connecting elements with protrusions, and wall decorations with perforations. This segmentation allows independent positioning and alignment of each component, making it easy to align perfectly while enabling multiple re-uses and repositionings without restriction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The suspension strip and connecting elements are designed as universal components that can be used with multiple different wall decorations. The standardized perforation-protrusion interface allows the same suspension system to accommodate various decoration sizes and types, providing both easy alignment and unrestricted re-use capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If reusable wall decoration systems are used, then the decorations can be taken down and rehung, but they are not user-friendly and have limited re-use

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverepositioning capabilityVSAvoiduser-friendliness
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The connection system is designed to be dynamically adjustable rather than fixed. The perforation-protrusion mechanism allows users to easily change the position of wall decorations by simply moving them to different perforations on the suspension strip or reconnecting to different connecting elements, making the system both highly repositionable and user-friendly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The connecting elements with protrusions serve as intermediaries between the suspension strip and wall decorations. These intermediaries simplify the repositioning process by providing standardized connection points, allowing users to easily attach and detach decorations without complex operations, thus enhancing user-friendliness while maintaining high repositioning capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If fixed wall decoration systems are used, then the decorations are securely attached, but they cannot be easily removed or reconfigured

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment securityVSAvoidremoval ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The suspension strip is pre-attached to the wall at desired locations before wall decorations are hung. This preliminary action allows the attachment points to be optimally positioned for security while maintaining easy access for removing and reconfiguring decorations later by simply detaching from the pre-positioned strip.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The traditional mechanical fastening system (screws, nails, clips) is replaced with a simpler perforation-protrusion engagement system. This substitution maintains reliable attachment security through the interlocking geometry of protrusions and perforations while dramatically improving removal ease, as decorations can be detached by simple pulling motion without tools.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 provides a modular and removable wall decoration system that can be easily hung, repositioned, and reconfigured, offering flexibility in design and size, enhancing user experience and reducing the complexity of installation and removal.

Implementation Method 1

one or more adhesive elements, characterized in that said suspension system further comprises one or more connecting elements, whereby said connecting element is suitable for receiving said one or more adhesive elements on the rear of said element

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesive: Adhesive

Data Source

PatentUS9532670B2Wall decoration assembly, kit for making a wall decoration assembly and method for hanging such assembly
Publication Date: 2017.01.03 IXXI CONCEPTS GRP
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AI summary

A kit for making a wall decoration assembly is described. The kit includes a suspension system and one or more wall decorations. A method for making and hanging the wall decoration assembly is also described.