Angled Wall Mounting Hook for Heavy Objects Without Studs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wall mounting devices are complex, time-consuming, require professional expertise, and are limited in their ability to securely hang a wide range of objects without damaging the wall, especially on different types of surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A mounting device with a support member featuring angled nipple members for nail penetration and a hook portion with a barb edge, allowing secure attachment of objects using a hang member without complex tools or professional help, capable of supporting up to 200 lbs. on various wall types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional mounting devices are used to securely hang objects, then the objects can be firmly attached to the wall, but the installation process becomes complex and time-consuming requiring professional expertise
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device is divided into separate functional components: a support member with nipple members for wall attachment, and a hanging member with a hook for object suspension. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the overall installation process while maintaining secure attachment capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The nipple members are designed to be self-aligning and self-seating during installation. The angled geometry of the nipple members guides them into proper orientation as they are inserted through the wall, eliminating the need for complex alignment procedures or specialized installation tools.
2Strength
If conventional mounting devices are used to support heavy objects, then the objects can be securely held, but wall studs are required which limits hanging locations
Solution Approach 1:
The nipple members act as intermediary elements that transfer the load from the hanging member through the wall surface without requiring attachment to wall studs. The angled nipple members distribute the load across a broader area of the wall surface, enabling heavy object support at locations without studs.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device changes the parameter of wall attachment from stud-dependent to surface-dependent. By using multiple angled nipple members that penetrate the wall surface at specific angles, the system achieves high load capacity while providing flexibility to install at any wall location regardless of stud presence.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional mounting devices are installed on different wall surfaces, then various wall types can be accommodated, but the fixing mechanism makes removal difficult and may damage the wall
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device provides dynamic reversibility in its installation mechanism. The nipple members are designed to be easily inserted at an angle during installation but can be cleanly removed by pulling them out at the same angle, allowing for non-damaging removal and reuse of the mounting device on different wall surfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The installation and removal processes use opposite actions: insertion at an angled orientation for secure attachment, and extraction at the same angled orientation for clean removal. This inverted approach to the same mechanical action enables both strong attachment and easy, damage-free removal across different wall surface types.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a mounting device to securely hang objects to the wall. The mounting device has a support member and a hook portion. The support member has a plurality of nipple members through which a plurality of nail members can be driven into the wall. The nipple members are positioned on an angle to support and offset the weight of heavier objects. The support member also has apertures in a “V-shaped” configuration. The user can hammer larger screws through the apertures for securing the support member onto denser walls. The mounting device also has a hang member. The hang member has smaller apertures and a large opening. The smaller apertures are used to secure the hang member onto the object to be hung itself. The large opening couples the hang member to the hook portion, allowing the mounting device to securely hang the object to the wall.