Adjustable Instrument Hanger With Spring-Loaded Dual Hooks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional suspension devices for musical instruments are not versatile, as they require specific intervals between support bars and lack adjustability, making them inconvenient to use and not providing a strong supporting effect.
Innovation Solution
A suspension device with a mounting portion featuring a stationary hook, a movable hook assembly, and a spring element, allowing for adjustable engagement with support members or bars at any interval, ensuring stable and secure hanging of musical instruments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If hooks are used as support elements, then the suspension device can be installed on net supports with support bars, but it is not versatile and cannot be used with support members at different intervals
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting portion is designed with a universal structure that can engage with both net supports having support bars and wall-mounted supports having support members. The L-shaped configuration with perpendicular mounting surface and extending portion allows it to interface with different support types through the same engagement mechanism, eliminating the need for different hook designs for different applications.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting portion incorporates an adjustable mechanism where the extending portion can be repositioned along the longitudinal axis of the mounting surface. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the distance between the mounting surface and the engagement point to be changed, enabling compatibility with support members at various intervals without requiring multiple fixed-configuration components.
2Strength
If a mounting portion is used to support musical instruments, then it can be installed on support members, but it cannot provide a strong supporting effect
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting portion is pre-configured with an L-shaped structure where the extending portion is already positioned to engage with the support member channel. The retainer component is designed to be simply pressed or snapped into place, creating a strong mechanical interlock before the instrument is even hung. This preliminary structural preparation ensures strong support capability while maintaining ease of installation.
3Reliability
If support members are adjusted to a desired interval using conventional devices, then proper support is achieved, but it is time-consuming and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting portion features an adjustable extending portion that can be repositioned along the longitudinal axis to match different intervals between support members. This dynamic adjustment mechanism allows the installer to quickly adapt the mounting portion to various spacing configurations without time-consuming measurements or modifications, while still achieving reliable support when engaged with the support member channel.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides stable and versatile support for musical instruments, allowing easy adjustment to fit various intervals between support members or bars, enhancing convenience and security of display.
Implementation Method 1
a spring element mounted in the slot and having a first end and a second end, the movable hook assembly is mounted movably on the body, the fastener fixes the first end of the spring element onto the body and fixes the second end of the spring element onto the movable hook assembly
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AI summary
A suspension device can be used to support a musical instrument for display. The suspension device has a holder and a mounting portion. The holder may be a clamp, is able to clamp and hold a musical instrument in position. The mounting portion has a stationary hook and a movable hook. The movable hook is connected with a resilient element that provides a force to pull the movable hook to move toward the stationary hook and therefor engages stably two support bars or support members at any intervals.