Adjustable Sound Bar Mount for TV Orientation Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sound bar mounts are typically fixed, limiting the versatility and directional sound capabilities of sound bars when used with televisions that can be adjusted in orientation.
Innovation Solution
A mount for sound bars that includes a positioning column and a positioning mechanism, allowing for adjustable positioning relative to a television or wall, with features like ratchet levers, actuators, and scissors mechanisms for flexible attachment and alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed mount is used for the sound bar, then the installation is simple and stable, but the sound bar cannot be adjusted to match different television orientations
Solution Approach 1:
The mount transitions from a fixed structure to a dynamic, adjustable structure. The positioning column can move vertically along the mounting arm, and the mounting arm itself can pivot relative to the wall, allowing the sound bar to adapt to different television orientations while maintaining installation stability through locked positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The mount is divided into separate functional components: a wall-mounted base, a pivoting mounting arm, and a vertically adjustable positioning column. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while contributing to the overall adjustability without excessive complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed mount is used for the sound bar, then the mount structure is simple, but the directional sound capability is limited when television orientation changes
Solution Approach 1:
The dynamic adjustment mechanisms allow the sound bar to be positioned at various angles and heights to align with the television's orientation, enabling optimal directional sound output. The pivoting arm and vertical column work together to provide multi-degree-of-freedom adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The ratchet mechanism provides self-locking capability, allowing the user to easily adjust the sound bar to the desired position and have it automatically locked in place without requiring additional tools or complex fastening operations.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed mount is used for the sound bar, then the installation is straightforward, but the sound bar cannot follow television movement
Solution Approach 1:
The mount incorporates dynamic elements including a pivoting mounting arm that can rotate to follow television movement and a vertically adjustable positioning column that can move along the arm's length, allowing the sound bar to track television position changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning system is segmented into independent rotational and vertical adjustment components, each with its own simple mechanism. This modular approach enables complex positioning functionality while keeping individual mechanism complexity low.
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AI summary
A mount for a soundbar includes a positioning column, and a positioning mechanism operably coupled to the positioning column. The positioning column is selectively shiftable relative to the positioning mechanism. A pair of mounting arms is coupled to the positioning mechanism, the mounting arms adapted to attach to a television and a sound bar interface is operably coupled to the positioning column.