Adjustable Bracket Assembly for Precise Cabinet Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing open frame electronic devices and accessories only support a single mounting type and method, limiting user flexibility and requiring cumbersome installation processes, including the need for additional components like double-sided studs or welding, due to lack of adjustable locking holes for varying cabinet depths and decorative plate thicknesses.

Innovation Solution

A bracket assembly with adjustable guide slots and locking holes, allowing for flexible positioning and locking of electronic devices on cabinets, enabling different mounting types and methods without the need for complete unloading during alignment, using guide locking pieces and device locking pieces for secure attachment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single mounting type and method are used, then the device structure is simple, but the adaptability to different mounting needs is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting adaptabilityVSAvoidbracket structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket assembly is designed to support multiple mounting types (flat mount and standard mount) and methods (rear mount and front mount) through a unified structure. The bracket includes adjustable locking holes and guide slots that can accommodate different mounting configurations, eliminating the need for different bracket designs for different mounting scenarios.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The bracket incorporates adjustable locking holes positioned at different locations and guide slots that allow for flexible positioning. This dynamic adjustability enables the bracket to adapt to various cabinet depths and decorative plate thicknesses, providing versatility without requiring multiple fixed designs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Manufacturing precision

If simple locking holes are used, then the bracket structure is simple, but the positioning precision for different cabinet depths and plate thicknesses is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning precisionVSAvoidbracket structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket features locking holes positioned at different locations with specific functional characteristics. Different locking holes are designed for different mounting scenarios, allowing precise positioning for various cabinet depths and decorative plate thicknesses while maintaining overall bracket simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The adjustable locking holes can be selected and positioned based on specific mounting requirements. This dynamic selection capability enables precise positioning without requiring a complex fixed structure, as the appropriate locking hole can be chosen based on the actual cabinet and plate dimensions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Manufacturing precision

If the electronic device position deviates during mounting, then alignment can be achieved, but the mounting time increases due to complete unloading and re-locking

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvealignment precisionVSAvoidmounting time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The guide slots are designed to guide the locking pieces during the mounting process, automatically aligning the bracket with the cabinet and decorative plate. This preliminary alignment action prevents position deviation and eliminates the need for complete unloading and re-locking, significantly reducing mounting time while ensuring precise alignment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

4Strength

If additional components like double-sided studs or welding are required, then the locking strength is sufficient, but the ease of operation and installation burden increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelocking strengthVSAvoidinstallation ease
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket integrates the locking function directly into its structure through integrated locking pieces that work with the locking holes. This merging of the locking mechanism into the bracket itself eliminates the need for separate components like double-sided studs or welding operations, maintaining sufficient locking strength while greatly improving ease of installation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS12098802B2Bracket assembly and electronic device
Publication Date: 2024.09.24 CINCOZE
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AI summary

A bracket assembly includes a first bracket and a first lock bracket. The first bracket forms a plurality of first guide slots and a plurality of first locking holes, the first guide slot extends along a mounting direction, and a position of the first locking hole in the mounting direction is gradient; the first lock bracket is connected to the first bracket, and includes a first device connecting piece and a first bracket connecting piece, the first device connecting piece forms at least one first device locking hole thereon, the first bracket connecting piece is bent with respect to the first device connecting piece and forms a plurality of first lock holes. In addition, the disclosure further provides an electronic device including the above-mentioned bracket assembly.