Adjustable Wall Hanging Strap with Sliding Level
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for hanging multiple items on a wall using multiple hooks often struggle with accurately spacing and leveling, leading to uneven or angled installations due to difficulties in ensuring that multiple hooks are at the same height.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable wall hanging device featuring sliding points with a built-in level, allowing for precise alignment and leveling of anchor points on a wall, which can be made of various materials and includes features like a bubble level or laser level for accurate marking of hanging positions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple spaced hooks are used to hang a picture, then the picture can be securely mounted, but it becomes difficult to ensure accurate spacing and leveling of the hooks
Solution Approach 1:
The device performs preliminary marking of hook positions before actual installation. The slider with pointed end marks precise anchor points on the wall at the correct spacing and elevation, eliminating the need to measure and mark each hook position separately during installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The device introduces an intermediary tool that transfers the spacing and leveling requirements from the picture frame to the wall. The slider acts as a mediator that carries the geometric relationships defined by the picture's hanging hardware to the installation location.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional measuring methods are used to mark multiple anchor points, then flexibility in positioning is maintained, but time is lost through multiple attempts to achieve correct spacing and leveling
Solution Approach 1:
The device performs preliminary marking of hook positions before actual installation. The slider with pointed end marks precise anchor points on the wall at the correct spacing and elevation, eliminating the need to measure and mark each hook position separately during installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The device replaces traditional mechanical measuring systems (tape measures, spirit levels used separately) with an integrated mechanical system that combines spacing measurement and leveling indication in a single tool, reducing the number of operations required.
3Ease of operation
If a simple single hook method is used, then the hanging process is simple, but it cannot accommodate pictures requiring multiple spaced hooks
Solution Approach 1:
The device is designed to be universal, accommodating pictures with different numbers and arrangements of hanging hooks. The adjustable slider can be positioned to match various spacing requirements, making the tool applicable to multiple picture types and hanging configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates dynamic elements including an adjustable slider that can be repositioned along the strip to accommodate different spacing requirements. This dynamic adjustability allows the same tool to handle various multi-hook configurations while maintaining ease of operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device ensures that anchor points are evenly spaced and level, facilitating proper hanging of items by allowing users to mark precise locations on the wall for hanging points, reducing the need for multiple attempts and improving the overall hanging process.
Implementation Method 1
This device has a built-in level 16 so that the puncture dimples can be leveled without one being higher or lower than the other.
Implementation Method 2
The sliders can lock into place by friction so the spacing thereof is not altered before the puncture dimples can be made.
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AI summary
An adjustable picture and wall hanging device comprising an elongated strap having thereon a pair of spaced sliders, each slider having a point thereon to enable a spot to be marked on a wall, and a level centrally mounted on the strap for facilitating leveling of the device so that the item to be mounted will be level. Alternatively the level can be on one slider. This device enables pictures and other items to be hung on a wall in a simple, quick and easy manner.