Adjustable Retaining Bracket for Multi-Axis Construction Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mounting brackets do not allow for retention and adjustment of objects before final installation, as they are typically permanent and non-adjustable, limiting flexibility and precision in construction processes.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable retaining bracket system that enables side-to-side, up-and-down, and in-and-out movement relative to a structural member, allowing for adjustments under load, featuring a base brace, outer tube, inner tube, and adjusting bolts for secure attachment and precise positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional mounting brackets are used, then the object is securely fastened to the structure, but the bracket cannot be adjusted once installed
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket transitions from a static conventional design to a dynamic adjustable design through the telescoping inner tube that can extend and retract, and the rotating outer tube that enables angular adjustment, allowing the bracket to adapt its position while maintaining secure retention through the locking mechanism
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is divided into separate functional segments: a base brace for mounting, an outer tube for angular adjustment, and an inner tube for linear positioning, allowing each segment to be independently adjusted and locked to achieve precise positioning while maintaining security
2Ease of operation
If permanent attachment methods are used, then the object is firmly retained, but adjustments cannot be made after installation
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket employs a nested tube structure where the inner tube is housed within the outer tube, both of which are mounted on the base brace. This nested configuration allows multiple adjustment degrees (angular and linear) while consolidating the mechanism into a compact form that does not excessively increase overall complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket allows preliminary adjustments to be made during installation before final securing, enabling the object to be positioned and aligned correctly prior to permanent fixation, thereby simplifying the overall installation process despite the adjusted mechanism
3Manufacturing precision
If conventional non-adjustable brackets are used, then the structure is simple, but precise positioning of the object cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The static bracket is transformed into a dynamic positioning system with two degrees of freedom: angular adjustment via the rotating outer tube and linear positioning via the telescoping inner tube, enabling precise positioning while maintaining a relatively simple mechanical structure based on common components like tubes and locking mechanisms
Data Source
AI summary
Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed to an adjustable retaining bracket that can be secured to a surface and adjusted in a first elevational direction relative to the surface, in a second direction along an axis substantially perpendicular to the first elevational direction and towards or away from the surface and in a third direction substantially perpendicular to the second direction. The adjustable retaining bracket may include a base brace and at least one adjusting bolt configured to secure the adjustable retaining bracket to the surface. The adjustable retaining bracket may also include an outer tube operationally engaged with the base brace and an adjusting rod configured to move the outer tube along the third direction, and an inner tube in telescoping relationship with the outer tube and configured for movement relative to the outer tube along the second direction.