Television mount concealer assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
The reduction in size of televisions has led to them being mounted on walls, resulting in a noticeable gap between the TV and the wall, which exposes unsightly television cables and mounting components, particularly in small spaces.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable concealer assembly that can be configured to conceal television cables and mounting components, featuring expandable and contractible components made of flexible materials, allowing for customizable attachment to the wall and TV, and incorporating aesthetic elements like lighting and design patterns.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If television is mounted on wall to save space, then space utilization is improved, but aesthetic appearance deteriorates due to exposed cables and mounting components
Solution Approach 1:
A concealer assembly is introduced as an intermediary component between the wall-mounted television and the viewing space. This assembly includes a rear panel that attaches to the television back and a front panel with aesthetic designs that face the room, effectively mediating the visual impact while maintaining the space-saving wall-mounted configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The concealer assembly incorporates various aesthetic elements including different colors, patterns, and finishes on the front panel. These visual modifications allow the concealer to blend with or complement the room's decor, transforming the previously unsightly exposed mounting area into an aesthetically pleasing feature.
2Strength
If television mount protrudes from wall to support television, then structural support is improved, but gap visibility worsens exposing cables and components
Solution Approach 1:
The concealer assembly is designed to nest within the existing gap created by the television mount protrusion. The rear panel attaches to the television back while the front panel extends toward the wall, effectively nesting the concealer within the available space without requiring modification of the mount's structural support function.
Solution Approach 2:
The concealer assembly addresses the gap visibility problem by adding depth in the third dimension. Rather than trying to reduce the mount's protrusion distance, the concealer extends from the television back toward the wall, filling the gap space and eliminating visibility of cables and components from the front viewing angle.
3Ease of manufacture
If concealer assembly is added to hide mounting components, then aesthetic appearance is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The concealer assembly is segmented into distinct functional components: a rear panel for attaching to the television back, a front panel with aesthetic designs, and connecting elements. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently and simplifies the overall assembly process, reducing complexity while maintaining aesthetic functionality.
Data Source
AI summary
Various embodiments of a television mount concealer assembly and a method of operating the television mount concealer assembly are described. In one example, the television mount concealer assembly can include a television mount and an adjustable concealer assembly for placement behind a wall-mounted television. The adjustable concealer assembly comprising a front panel, a rear panel, a first flexible sidewall, and a second flexible sidewall. The rear panel can be configured to be placed adjacent to a wall in which a television is mounted, and the front panel can be adjusted between a first position and a second position in order to expand and contract the adjustable concealer assembly.