Adjustable Skull Mount Assembly for Reconfigurable Display Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing animal skull mounts are limited to fixed positions, often overshadowing the skull and requiring professional taxidermy for reconfiguration, which is costly and inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
A user-configurable mounting system comprising a bracing member and an engaging member with adjustable elements, allowing the skull to be securely engaged and retained in various positions without screws or adhesives, and enabling easy repositioning and reconfiguration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed-position mounting system is used, then the skull is securely mounted, but the skull cannot be repositioned or reconfigured without professional taxidermy
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a base assembly, a connecting assembly with pivot rod and sleeve, and a holder assembly. This segmentation allows independent adjustment of each component while maintaining overall structural integrity, enabling reconfiguration without professional taxidermy.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting assembly incorporates a pivot rod and sleeve that enable dynamic movement between the base and holder assemblies. This mechanical linkage allows the skull to be positioned at various angles and orientations, transforming a static mount into a dynamically adjustable system.
2Strength
If a large mounting plate is used to securely mount the skull, then the skull is firmly attached, but the mounting plate overshadows the skull and detracts from presentation
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system extracts the attachment function from a large, visible mounting plate and relocates it to minimal, concealed connection points. The pivot rod and sleeve provide secure attachment while remaining hidden or minimal in appearance, allowing the skull to be the focal point rather than being overshadowed by large mounting hardware.
3Adaptability or versatility
If professional taxidermy is used to reconfigure a mounted skull, then the skull can be repositioned, but the process is costly and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system enables the owner to reconfigure and reposition the skull themselves without requiring professional taxidermy services. The user-friendly adjusting members and removable connecting assembly allow individuals to easily modify the display configuration at home, making the system self-sufficient for reconfiguration needs.
4Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable members are used to secure the bracing and engaging members, then the skull can be positioned in various configurations, but the mounting system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The adjusting members serve multiple functions: they secure the engaging member to the bracing member, enable position adjustment, and allow for easy disassembly and reassembly. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components for each function, thereby limiting the increase in overall system complexity despite the added positioning flexibility.
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AI summary
Example implementations relating to mounting assemblies are disclosed herein, including in one example a skull mount having a substantially longitudinal bracing member and an engaging member comprising a curved portion configured to engage a portion of an animal skull such as a base of the brain cavity. One or more adjusting members adjustably position and secure the bracing member and the engaging member to securely engage and retain a skull of an animal therebetween by engaging the curved portion of the engaging member with at least a portion of the skull such as the brain cavity. A base assembly attached to a mounting surface is coupled to a connecting assembly removably coupling the bracing member and engaging member assembly to the base assembly, the connecting assembly comprising a pivot rod and a sleeve configured to receive and removably retain the pivot rod.