Adjustable Support Extension Coupler for Wall-Mounted Versatility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall-mounted support assemblies lack versatility due to fixed extensions, which are not adaptable to various sizes and shapes of items to be supported.
Innovation Solution
A position adjustable support assembly with detachable and adjustable support extensions that can be attached to a support frame with horizontal and vertical members, featuring a T-shaped extension attachment and fin slots for secure positioning, allowing multiple extensions to be added or removed and adjusted along the length of horizontal support members.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fixed extensions are used in wall-mounted support assemblies, then structural simplicity is maintained, but versatility for supporting various sized and shaped items is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The support assembly is divided into modular components: a support frame with horizontal support members and detachable extension attachments. Each extension attachment can be independently attached or removed from the horizontal support members, allowing the system to be segmented and reconfigured for different item sizes and shapes.
Solution Approach 2:
The extension attachments are designed to be positionably adjustable along the length of the horizontal support members, transforming the static fixed extensions into dynamic, movable components. This allows the support assembly to adapt its configuration based on the specific items being supported.
2Adaptability or versatility
If detachable extension attachments are added to enable position adjustment, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The extension attachment is designed as a universal component that can be attached to any horizontal support member and positioned at multiple locations. The same extension attachment design can serve multiple functions: supporting different item types, accommodating various positions, and working with any horizontal support member in the frame.
Solution Approach 2:
The extension attachment features a nested structure with an inner retainer that fits within the extension attachment body. This nested design allows compact storage when not in use and simplifies the attachment mechanism while maintaining adjustability and versatility.
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AI summary
A position adjustable support assembly provides a support extension that is detachably attachable to a support member. The support extension is attached by an extension attachment that has a support coupler that extends along the length of the support member and has a gap opening to allow the support coupler to be snapped onto the support member. The support coupler may be cylindrical in shape and snap over the rod-shaped support member in a concentric coupling arrangement. The support member has a fin slot for retaining a plurality of fins that extend up from the outside surface of the support member. The fins are slid into a retaining slot along the inside surface of the support coupler to retain the support coupler and support extension in a rotational position with respect to the support member. The support extension can be slid along the length of the support member.