Adjustable Slat Panel Assembly for Multi-Console Equipment Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional slat panel systems for consoles are not easily customizable in terms of height or to fit various console types, limiting their adaptability and flexibility in mounting equipment.
Innovation Solution
The equipment mounting assembly includes slat panels with upright support members and connectors that allow for adjustable mounting configurations, featuring a collar portion with a channel and plates for secure attachment to structures, enabling customizable installation on different consoles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional slat panel systems use pre-set heights and fixed connectors, then manufacturing precision is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connector assembly incorporates an adjustable mechanism that allows the slat panel system to dynamically change its configuration. The connector can be positioned at multiple heights along the upright support member, enabling the system to adapt to different console heights and configurations while maintaining precise mounting capability through defined adjustment positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables parameter changes by allowing the connector position to be varied along the upright support member. This parameter adjustment (vertical position) permits the same slat panel system to be installed on consoles of different heights and types, transforming a fixed-parameter system into a variable-parameter system that maintains manufacturing precision through standardized components.
2Device complexity
If conventional slat panel systems are designed for particular connectors, then manufacturing complexity is reduced, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connector assembly is designed with universal adaptability, allowing a single standardized connector design to function with multiple console types. The connector can be mounted at various positions on the upright support member and accommodates different console configurations, making the slat panel system universally applicable across different applications while maintaining design standardization.
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments the mounting function into separate adjustable components: the connector, the upright support member with mounting positions, and the slat panel. This segmentation allows the standardized connector to be independently positioned at different locations, enabling adaptation to various console types without redesigning the entire system.
3Strength
If slat panels are mounted with fixed upright support members, then structural integrity is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The upright support member incorporates defined mounting positions that allow the connector to be dynamically repositioned while maintaining secure attachment. This dynamic capability enables easy reconfiguration and customization of the slat panel system without compromising the structural integrity of the mounting connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The upright support member is pre-configured with defined mounting positions during manufacturing, preparing the system for easy customization. These pre-established positions allow users to quickly install and reconfigure connectors at appropriate locations without complex calculations or modifications, balancing structural integrity with ease of operation.
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AI summary
Slat walls and slat rails are used for mounting various equipment such as displays. According to an aspect, there is provided an equipment mounting assembly comprising at least one slat pane, at least one upright support member, and for each upright support member, a respective connector for mounting the upright support member to a structure. Each slat panel includes a respective plurality of horizontal slats on a front face thereof. Each slat panel is mounted to the at least one upright support member at a rear face thereof. Two or more slat panels may be stacked. The connector may include a collar portion that engages an upper panel of a console or other structure.