Adjustable Mounting Bracket for Mixed-Size Electronic Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing manufacturing process for electronic systems requires a specific mounting bracket for each system, leading to increased design and production costs due to the need for multiple bracket types.
Innovation Solution
A universal mounting bracket with adjustable clamp assemblies and movable slats that can accommodate electronic device modules of various sizes and shapes, allowing for secure mounting without the need for custom brackets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a specific mounting bracket is designed for each electronic system, then the mounting bracket can precisely accommodate the specific components of that system, but the manufacturer must design and manufacture multiple types of mounting brackets, increasing design and production costs
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is designed with adjustable clamp assemblies that can be positioned at multiple locations along the longitudinal edges of the circuit board, allowing a single bracket design to accommodate different electronic systems and module configurations. The clamp assemblies can be secured at various positions to match different board sizes and component arrangements, eliminating the need for multiple specific bracket types while maintaining precise mounting capability
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket incorporates movable and adjustable clamp assemblies that can be repositioned along the longitudinal edges of the circuit board. The clamp assemblies include movable parts that can be adjusted to different spacings and secured at various positions, providing dynamic adaptability to different electronic system configurations rather than requiring fixed, system-specific designs
2Device complexity
If a universal mounting bracket is designed to accommodate various electronic systems, then the number of bracket types is reduced, but the bracket must be more complex to handle different sizes and shapes
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is divided into multiple clamp assemblies, each independently adjustable along the longitudinal edges of the circuit board. Each clamp assembly can be positioned and secured at different locations, allowing the bracket to adapt to various electronic system configurations. This segmentation enables a single bracket design to handle different sizes and shapes without requiring a completely different bracket for each application
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp assemblies are designed with movable parts that can be adjusted to different spacings and secured at various positions along the longitudinal edges. This dynamic adjustability allows the bracket to accommodate a wide range of electronic device module sizes and shapes, providing versatility without requiring multiple fixed bracket designs
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AI summary
A mounting bracket holds electronic device modules having various sizes and shapes. The mounting bracket includes a mounting plate. An adjustable clamp includes a fixed part attached to the mounting plate, and a movable part that is movable to any spacing from the mounting plate within a preset range and is securable anywhere within the preset range. The adjustable clamp holds an electronic device module against the mounting plate. A moveable slat moves along the mounting plate to any distance from the fixed part within a fixed range and is securable to the mounting plate anywhere within the fixed range. The movable slat holds the electronic device module against the fixed part. The mounting bracket therefore holds electronic device modules of various sizes and shapes upon the electronic device module having a thickness within a range of thicknesses and a height within a range of heights.