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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for mounting objects to support surfaces require creating multiple holes, which damages the surface when the object needs to be moved to a different position, as they cannot be easily repositioned without additional holes.
Innovation Solution
A display mount system utilizing an angle bar with sliding rails and anchors that allow for translation in multiple directions without the need for additional holes, enabling the object to be moved and repositioned on the surface with reduced damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional mounting systems use fixed holes to attach objects to support surfaces, then the mounting position is stable and secure, but the surface is damaged when the object needs to be moved to a different position
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: a mounting plate with multiple holes, a carriage with positioning mechanisms, and a rail system. This segmentation allows the object to be mounted at different positions along the rail without creating new holes in the support surface, thereby enabling repositionability while preventing surface damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static fixed-hole mounting approach to a dynamic adjustable mounting system. The carriage can slide along the rail and be positioned at various locations, allowing the mounted object to be dynamically repositioned without damaging the support surface, thus resolving the contradiction between adaptability and surface protection.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple holes are created in the support surface to allow movement to different positions, then the object can be repositioned, but the number of holes increases and causes more damage to the surface
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate with its array of holes and the rail system serve multiple functions: they provide both initial mounting capability and subsequent repositioning capability. The same structural elements that enable the object to be mounted also enable it to be moved to different positions, eliminating the need to create additional holes and thus preserving surface integrity while maintaining position adjustability.
Solution Approach 2:
The rail system acts as an intermediary between the support surface and the mounted object. Instead of directly creating multiple holes in the support surface, the rail provides a guided path that allows the carriage (and thus the object) to be moved to different positions, reducing surface damage while maintaining adjustability.
3Reliability
If a fixed mounting system is used to secure the object firmly, then the mounting is stable, but the system cannot be easily repositioned without additional holes
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is pre-configured with multiple holes and the rail system is pre-installed on the support surface. This preliminary preparation allows the object to be firmly mounted initially and then easily repositioned later by simply moving the carriage along the rail and engaging different holes, thus maintaining both mounting stability and repositioning ease without requiring additional holes to be created during relocation.
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AI summary
A system for mounting a display to a vertical surface includes an angle bar, at least one rail, a carriage and a number of anchors. The angle bar has a first planar portion configured for mounting to the vertical surface and a second planar portion extending from the first planar portion. Configured to hang from the second planar portion of the angle bar and slide therealong, the rail has a length defined between first and second ends. The carriage includes a display mounting panel and is configured for selectively sliding along the rail towards the first or second ends. The anchors are configured for selectively locking the carriage to the rail at any of a variety of positions between the first and second ends.