Adjustable undercounter mount for wireless power transmitter
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing undercounter wireless power transmitters face installation and mounting challenges due to non-uniform base cabinet dimensions, limited vertical separation, and the need for aesthetic concealment, especially in retrofit scenarios where the countertop is already installed.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable undercounter mount system with a tray housing the wireless power transmitter, adjustable rails, and mounting brackets that secure to base cabinet structures, allowing for flexible positioning and secure attachment without direct fastening to the countertop.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a wireless power transmitter is mounted underneath a countertop, then wireless power transmission is achieved, but installation complexity increases due to non-uniform cabinet dimensions and limited mounting space
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate modular components: a mounting bracket that attaches to the cabinet support structure, and an adjustable rail assembly that connects to the wireless power transmitter. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies installation by enabling separate attachment steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting rail incorporates adjustable length capability, allowing the distance between mounting points to be modified to match non-uniform cabinet dimensions. This dynamic adjustment feature enables the same mounting system to adapt to various cabinet configurations without requiring custom fabrication.
2Shape
If the wireless power transmitter is positioned close to the countertop for aesthetic concealment, then appearance is improved, but mounting difficulty increases due to limited vertical separation and space constraints
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of mounting the wireless power transmitter directly to the countertop surface (two-dimensional mounting), the system utilizes the vertical dimension by attaching to cabinet support structures below the countertop. This dimensional shift provides access to additional mounting surfaces and creates space for proper positioning while maintaining aesthetic concealment.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket serves as an intermediary component between the wireless power transmitter and the cabinet support structure. It provides a secure attachment point that distributes mounting forces and facilitates installation by enabling separate attachment of the transmitter to the bracket, then the bracket to the cabinet.
3Volume of stationary object
If base cabinets are designed with maximum storage space, then storage capacity is improved, but mounting options for wireless power transmitter are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is designed with universal attachment capabilities that can interface with various cabinet support structures (side walls, bottom panels, cross-braces). This multi-functionality allows the same mounting components to be used across different cabinet configurations without requiring modifications to the cabinet design or reduction of storage space.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a secure, space-efficient, and adaptable solution for mounting wireless power transmitters under countertops, accommodating various cabinet dimensions and installation scenarios while maintaining a hidden and unobtrusive appearance.
Implementation Method 1
mounting brackets including flanges that engage a mounting lip
Implementation Method 2
flanges that engage a mounting lip that extends at least partially around a periphery of the tray
Data Source
AI summary
An undercounter wireless power system utilizes an adjustable undercounter mount capable of supporting a wireless power transmitter housed within a tray underneath a countertop supported by a base cabinet. In some instances, the adjustable undercounter mount includes one or more adjustable rails having adjustable lengths and including opposing ends configured to be secured to opposing support structures of the base cabinet and having adjustable lengths, and in some instances, the adjustable undercounter mount includes one or more mounting brackets including flanges that engage a mounting lip that extends at least partially around a periphery of the tray.