Adjustable Stud Mounting Bracket for Variable Junction Box Depths

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mounting brackets for electrical or communication devices on wall studs lack versatility and adaptability to accommodate various junction box sizes, requiring multiple brackets for different depths and increasing material costs and complexity.

Innovation Solution

A telescoping stud mounting bracket with configurable mounting extensions that can be bent into multiple configurations to fit different junction box sizes, and a resilient box mounting bracket that can attach to the stud mounting bracket independently, allowing for secure attachment of junction boxes of varying depths without additional material.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple mounting brackets are used for different junction box sizes, then adaptability to various junction box depths is improved, but device complexity and material costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to various junction box sizesVSAvoidcomplexity of mounting bracket system

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting bracket is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate multiple junction box sizes and depths through a single device. The bracket includes an adjustable extension mechanism that allows it to adapt to different mounting depths, eliminating the need for multiple specialized brackets for different application scenarios.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting bracket incorporates dynamic, adjustable components including telescoping bars with adjustable lengths and pivotable extensions. These dynamic features allow the bracket to be reconfigured for different junction box depths and sizes, providing versatility without requiring multiple static bracket designs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple mounting brackets are used for different junction box sizes, then adaptability to various junction box depths is improved, but material costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to various junction box depthsVSAvoidmaterial costs

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting bracket is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate multiple junction box sizes and depths through a single device. The bracket includes an adjustable extension mechanism that allows it to adapt to different mounting depths, eliminating the need for multiple specialized brackets for different application scenarios.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention combines multiple functional capabilities into a single mounting bracket design. By integrating adjustable length mechanisms, pivotable extensions, and configurable mounting patterns, the bracket merges the functions of what would traditionally require multiple different bracket types, thereby reducing material consumption and costs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of manufacture

If fixed-length mounting brackets are used, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but adaptability to different junction box depths deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesimplicity of mounting bracket manufacturingVSAvoidadaptability to different junction box depths

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting bracket incorporates dynamic, adjustable components including telescoping bars with adjustable lengths and pivotable extensions. These dynamic features allow the bracket to be reconfigured for different junction box depths and sizes, providing versatility without requiring multiple static bracket designs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting bracket is divided into segmented, modular components including telescoping bars, pivotable extensions, and detachable mounting elements. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured using simple, standardized processes while enabling the assembled bracket to achieve complex, adaptable configurations for different junction box depths.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS9935439B2Mounting bracket for electrical or communication device

Publication Date: 2018.04.03 EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LTD

AI summary

A stud mounting bracket for a junction box includes a mounting extension extending outward from a longitudinal end margin of a main body. The mounting extension includes a mounting body connected to the longitudinal end margin of the main body and an extension tab connected to the mounting body. The extension tab is pivotable relative to the mounting body about an axis from a compact configuration to an extended configuration to increase the length of the mounting extension. A box mounting bracket for mounting a junction box on a stud mounting bracket includes first and second jaws. The first and second jaws engage the stud mounting bracket for use in attaching the box mounting bracket to the stud mounting bracket. The first and second jaws are resiliently deflectable both relative to the base and independent of one another when attaching the box mounting bracket to the stud mounting bracket.