Adjustable Computer Case Mount for Above-Surface Clamping

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing computer case mounts often require cumbersome installation methods, such as clamping from underneath the worksurface, which can be inconvenient and limit flexibility in mounting configurations.

Innovation Solution

A computer case mount featuring an adjustable frame with height and width adjustment mechanisms, coupled with a clamp mechanism that can be easily attached over the edge of a worksurface from the upper side, providing secure mounting without the need for underneath clamping.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If clamping from underneath the worksurface is used, then secure mounting is achieved, but installation becomes cumbersome and flexibility is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting securityVSAvoidinstallation convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The clamp mechanism is inverted from the conventional underneath-clamping approach to clamp from the upper side of the worksurface. This inversion allows the clamp to engage with the top surface and extend downward, providing secure mounting while enabling easy installation from above without requiring access to the underside of the worksurface.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

2Ease of manufacture

If fixed frame dimensions are used, then manufacturing is simplified, but adaptability to different computer case sizes is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidcompatibility with different computer case sizes

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The frame incorporates adjustable mechanisms that allow dynamic reconfiguration of the frame's dimensions. The height and width of the frame can be adjusted to accommodate different computer case sizes, transforming a static structure into a dynamic one that adapts to various mounting requirements while maintaining manufacturing feasibility through standardized adjustment components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The frame is divided into adjustable segments or modules that can be independently configured. This segmentation allows the frame to be customized for different computer case dimensions by adjusting individual segments, providing versatility without requiring completely different frame designs for each case size.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS12215820B1Computer case mount

Publication Date: 2025.02.04 CKNAPP SALES INC

AI summary

A computer case mount includes an adjustable frame configured to receive a computer case, The frame includes a height adjustment mechanism providing a selectable height adjustment range for the computer case and a width adjustment mechanism providing a selectable width adjustment range for the computer case. The computer case mount further includes a clamp connected to the adjustable frame and configured to attach over an edge of a worksurface.