Surface-Mounted Housing Adhesive Mounting Plate Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing surface-mounted housing installations for electrical components are cumbersome and time-consuming, requiring multiple steps and manual alignment, often necessitating two hands, which complicates the process of mounting on walls efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A surface-mounted housing with an assembly support device featuring an adhesive mass and reinforced drilling aids allows for single-person, time-efficient installation, where the adhesive mass securely attaches the mounting plate to the wall, enabling alignment without manual holding, and the drilling aids facilitate direct drilling and fixing without templates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional mounting methods are used, then the mounting plate can be securely fixed to the wall, but the installation process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming requiring multiple steps and manual alignment
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive mass is pre-applied to the mounting plate before installation, eliminating the need for separate adhesive application steps during installation. The mounting plate is prepared in advance with the adhesive layer, allowing for quicker on-site installation while maintaining secure fixation.
Solution Approach 2:
The adhesive mass and mounting plate are combined into a single integrated component. The adhesive layer is directly applied to the mounting plate, merging the fixation function with the mounting structure, thereby reducing the number of separate installation steps and materials needed.
2Reliability
If traditional mounting methods are used, then the mounting plate can be fixed to the wall, but the alignment process becomes cumbersome requiring manual holding and multiple hands
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive mass acts as an intermediary between the mounting plate and the wall, providing temporary holding capability that allows single-handed operation. The adhesive's tackiness enables the plate to be held in position without requiring manual support, facilitating easier alignment and installation by one person.
Solution Approach 2:
The adhesive mass is pre-applied to the mounting plate, creating immediate bonding capability upon contact with the wall. This preliminary preparation allows the installer to simply press the plate against the wall and hold it briefly for alignment, rather than needing to continuously support the plate's weight during positioning.
3Reliability
If traditional mounting methods are used, then the mounting plate can be fixed to the wall, but the process requires removing the mounting tray for drilling and re-aligning
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive mass and mounting functions are merged into a single integrated solution. The adhesive layer is applied directly to the mounting plate, combining the fixation and alignment functions in one component, thereby eliminating the need to separate or remove the mounting tray during the installation process.
4Ease of operation
If adhesive mass is added to the mounting plate, then the alignment process is simplified allowing single-person installation, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive mass is merged with the mounting plate into a single integrated component. The adhesive layer becomes an inherent part of the mounting plate structure, eliminating the need for separate adhesive application tools or additional mounting accessories, thereby simplifying the overall device while improving ease of installation.
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
This solution simplifies the wall mounting of electrical components by reducing the number of steps and hands required, ensuring quick and secure installation of surface-mounted housings, particularly sockets and cable ducts, with enhanced alignment and fixing capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
The assembly support device has an adhesive mass for materially bonded joining. The adhesive mass is arranged on the wall side of the mounting plate
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AI summary
The invention relates to a surface-mounted housing (1) for integrating electrical components. The surface-mounted housing (1) comprises a cover (2), a frame (3), and a mounting plate (4). The surface-mounted housing (1) has a mounting support device (5).