Adjustable universal tank mount
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tank mounting systems lack adjustability in the horizontal plane to accommodate tanks of varying sizes and are not mountable to different surfaces such as floors, ceilings, or walls.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable universal tank mount comprising a bottom tray with support legs, vertical trays, and fasteners, allowing for adjustable height and surface mounting, capable of accommodating tanks of varying sizes and mounting to floors, ceilings, or walls.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed bracket device is used to mount the tank, then the mounting structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate tanks of varying sizes and different mounting surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device incorporates adjustable components including vertically movable trays with elongated openings that allow repositioning along the vertical axis, and extendable support legs with adjustment mechanisms. These dynamic elements enable the same device to adapt to tanks of different sizes and mounting heights while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device is designed with universal applicability through its adjustable geometry and multiple mounting configurations. The combination of adjustable trays, extendable legs, and reconfigurable fastening systems allows a single device to serve multiple mounting surfaces (walls, ceilings, floors) and accommodate various tank dimensions, eliminating the need for multiple specialized brackets.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a specialized mounting apparatus is designed for specific tank sizes, then the mounting precision is high, but it cannot be used for tanks of different sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The device employs adjustable vertical trays with elongated openings that permit precise repositioning along the vertical axis, and extendable support legs with adjustment mechanisms. These dynamic components enable precise mounting for each specific tank size while maintaining the ability to adapt to different tank dimensions, thus preserving mounting precision across various applications.
3Adaptability or versatility
If an adjustable mounting system is implemented, then the versatility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device is divided into modular segments including separate adjustable trays, extendable support legs, and independent fastening systems. This segmentation allows each component to be adjusted independently while maintaining overall structural coherence, providing versatility without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable vertical trays are nested within the mounting structure, with elongated openings that allow movement along the vertical axis. The extendable support legs are integrated into the tray assembly, creating a nested configuration that provides adjustment capability while minimizing the number of separate external components.
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AI summary
An adjustable universal tank mount that is mountable to a ceiling, a floor, or a wall. The device is constructed such that it will hold a tank that is 6 to 40 inches in diameter and 9 to 72 inches in height and the support legs can be from 1 inch to 36 inches in length. The tank mount is constructed using 8- to 14 gauge metal. The device is adjustable in height and typically is mounted using fasteners such as bolts or pins. The adjustable universal tank mount allows the user to mount the expansion tank with a single mount making it much more convenient for anyone installing an expansion tank.