Apparatus for mounting object on wall
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for hanging decorative objects on walls require precise drilling and careful alignment, which is laborious and demanding.
Innovation Solution
A hanger system with a track member and telescopically coupled sliders that allow adjustable positioning of hooks for easy and precise mounting of objects on walls, featuring a track member with a channel and sliders that slide between inward and outward positions, and hooks attached to the sliders for varying distances.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional drilling and hook alignment methods are used, then precise mounting is achieved, but the process becomes laborious and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The track member is pre-installed on the wall with multiple positioning holes at predetermined locations. This preliminary action eliminates the need for on-site measurement and drilling, allowing the sliders to be quickly positioned and secured at the desired locations without time-consuming alignment procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: the track member (fixed infrastructure), sliders (movable positioning elements), and hooks (attachment elements). This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and assembled in a straightforward sequence, reducing overall mounting time while maintaining precision.
2Measurement precision
If conventional drilling methods are used, then hooks can be positioned precisely, but the process requires careful measurements and steady hands
Solution Approach 1:
The track member incorporates pre-marked positioning holes that serve as self-guiding references. When sliders are positioned over these holes, the correct location is automatically indicated, eliminating the need for external measurement tools or skilled judgment. The system guides the user through the positioning process, making it accessible to individuals without specialized skills.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning holes in the track member act as an intermediary element between the wall infrastructure and the sliders. These holes provide a standardized interface that translates complex measurement requirements into simple alignment tasks, mediating the transition from precise but difficult conventional drilling to easy but previously imprecise alternative methods.
3Ease of operation
If fixed hook positions are used, then mounting is simple, but adjustable positioning is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The slider components are designed to move along the track member, transforming the static hook positions of conventional systems into dynamic, adjustable positions. The sliders can be repositioned to any of the multiple positioning holes along the track, providing adaptability while maintaining the simplicity of a standardized mounting interface. This dynamic capability allows the same basic mechanism to serve both simple and versatile mounting needs.
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AI summary
An apparatus for mounting an object to a wall and a related method of use are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a longitudinally extending track, plural carriers movably supported by the track for movement relative thereto in a longitudinal direction, and couplers supported on the carriers to support the object. A feature of the apparatus is that the carriers are positionable to project past ends of the track whereby the couplers can be located beyond the track. Another feature of the apparatus is that the couplers can be movably supported on the carriers to be repositionable in a crosswise direction to the longitudinal direction.