Adjustable Fixture Mounting Bracket With Sliding Channel Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fixture mounting brackets do not allow for adjustable positioning of fixtures after attachment, requiring detachment for repositioning and lacking flexibility for pre-wired fixtures.
Innovation Solution
The development of fixture mounting brackets with a sliding channel and coupling arms that enable fixtures to be adjusted in position without detachment, allowing for pre-wiring and flexible positioning between attachment ends, using channel fasteners for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional fixed mounting brackets with threaded holes are used, then fixtures can be securely attached to building structures, but the position of fixtures cannot be adjusted after attachment
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket transitions from a static fixed-structure to a dynamic adjustable-structure by replacing fixed threaded holes with a sliding channel mechanism. The channel allows the fastener to move along the channel length, enabling continuous position adjustment of the fixture while maintaining secure attachment. This dynamic element resolves the contradiction by providing both security and adjustability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket is segmented into distinct functional components: the bracket body, the sliding channel, and the movable fastener. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently - the bracket provides structural support, the channel enables movement, and the fastener secures the fixture. This modular approach increases adaptability without proportionally increasing overall complexity.
2Ease of operation
If fixtures are attached directly to building structures, then installation is straightforward, but repositioning requires detachment and creates loss of fasteners within wall cavities
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket system is self-service in that all adjustment operations are performed from the front access side. The channel and fastener mechanism allows the installer to slide and reposition the fixture without needing to access the back side of the wall cavity or detach fasteners. This eliminates the time-consuming detachment process and prevents fastener loss, as the fastener remains engaged with the channel throughout the adjustment process.
Solution Approach 2:
The sliding channel acts as an intermediary mechanism between the fastener and the fixture. Instead of the fastener directly attaching to a fixed hole in the bracket, it engages with the movable channel that guides its movement. This intermediary structure enables smooth repositioning by providing a controlled path for the fastener to follow during adjustment, making the operation easier and faster.
3Productivity
If pre-wired fixtures are used, then installation efficiency is improved, but positioning flexibility is lost with conventional fixed brackets
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket incorporates a dynamic sliding channel that allows the fastener to be positioned at any point along the channel length. When pre-wired fixtures are attached, this dynamic mechanism enables final position adjustments without requiring detachment or re-wiring. The fixture can be slid to the precise location needed, maintaining both installation efficiency and positioning flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket is prepared in advance with the sliding channel already installed and positioned on the building structure. This preliminary action allows the fixture to be attached and then immediately adjusted to the correct position before final securing. The channel is pre-configured to accommodate the fixture's mounting holes, enabling efficient installation of pre-wired fixtures while preserving positioning flexibility.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein are mounting brackets that allow fixtures to be adjustably attached to the bracket during installation, and positioned after attaching the mounting bracket to the mounting surface. The mounting brackets and installation methods disclosed herein provide more efficient installations of fixtures including as electrical junction boxes, communications boxes, conduit, pipe, lighting, and cables.