Woven Picture Frame Corner Pieces for Custom Artwork Sizes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Parents face challenges in finding the right-sized and cost-effective frames for their children's artwork, as conventional framing solutions are often too expensive and difficult to customize for odd-shaped and sized pieces.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable picture frame system using molded corner pieces with notches for looping filaments like yarn, cable, or chain, allowing for quick assembly of frames of various shapes and sizes, from small to large, by weaving the filaments around the corner pieces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional framing solutions are used, then frames can be obtained with standard sizes and shapes, but they are too expensive and cannot accommodate odd-shaped and sized artwork
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is divided into separate corner pieces that can be independently manufactured and then assembled. Each corner piece is a discrete unit with notches for receiving filaments, allowing modular construction of frames in various sizes and shapes without requiring custom manufacturing of entire frame assemblies
Solution Approach 2:
The corner pieces are designed as universal components that can be used to create frames of different sizes and shapes. The same basic corner piece design with notches can accommodate various filament configurations to produce rectangular, square, or custom-shaped frames, eliminating the need for different frame types for different artwork dimensions
2Manufacturing precision
If custom frames are ordered to fit specific artwork sizes, then the perfect fit is achieved, but the cost becomes prohibitive
Solution Approach 1:
The frame system allows dynamic adjustment of dimensions by selecting different numbers and arrangements of corner pieces, and by varying filament tension and wrapping patterns. This enables the same basic corner piece design to adapt to different artwork sizes while maintaining precise fit through adjustable parameters rather than custom manufacturing
Solution Approach 2:
The frame dimensions and shape parameters can be changed by modifying the arrangement and spacing of corner pieces, and by adjusting filament properties such as thickness, material, and wrapping tension. This allows precise fitting to various artwork dimensions using standardized components rather than expensive custom fabrication
3Reliability
If traditional framing methods are used, then professional finished frames are obtained, but the process is time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The corner pieces are pre-manufactured with notches and mounting features already integrated, eliminating the need for on-site construction or complex assembly steps. The filaments are designed to be simply wrapped around the pre-formed corner structures, allowing rapid assembly of professional-quality frames without time-consuming traditional framing processes
Solution Approach 2:
The corner pieces are designed to self-align and self-secure the filaments through their notch structures, which automatically guide and hold the wrapping material in place. This self-service mechanism ensures consistent professional finish quality while minimizing the skill level and time required for assembly
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AI summary
An adjustably-sized and shaped picture frame formed of corner pieces around which are looped or woven one or more filaments such as colored yarns to form the frame borders. The frames created can be customized to various shapes and sizes. The corner pieces may be molded or molded and machined, and may have a diamond shape with inner side edges that align with outer corners of a sheet of artwork. The filament is woven around posts on both a front face and an outer corner of the corner pieces. A chamfer under a lower face of each corner piece may be used to secure free ends of the filament.