Articulating Mounting Plates for Adhesive Wall Storage Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall mountable storage devices face challenges in securely adhering to uneven or non-flat surfaces, such as shower or bath enclosures, due to incomplete contact between double-faced adhesives and the wall, which can lead to reduced holding capacity and adhesive loss over time.
Innovation Solution
A storage assembly design featuring articulatable mounting plates with a snap fit connection to coupling brackets, allowing for complete contact between the adhesive and the wall surface, even on uneven surfaces, while maintaining the snap fit connection for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If rigid snap fit connection is used between mounting plates and storage device, then structural support and stability are improved, but complete contact between adhesive and uneven wall surface cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is designed with articulation capability, transforming from a rigid fixed connection to a dynamic adjustable connection. The mounting plate can pivot and rotate relative to the storage device body, allowing it to adapt its angle to match uneven wall surfaces, ensuring complete adhesive contact while maintaining structural support through the articulated snap-fit connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The articulation mechanism introduces rotational degrees of freedom between the mounting plate and storage device body. This dimensional change allows the mounting plate to adjust its orientation in multiple directions, enabling it to conform to wall surface variations while maintaining the snap-fit structural connection.
2Reliability
If mounting plates are made articulatable to accommodate uneven walls, then adhesive contact is improved, but connection stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The articulation is designed as a controlled dynamic system where the mounting plate can pivot to achieve proper alignment with the wall surface, but the snap-fit connection provides mechanical constraints that stabilize the connection once positioned. The system transitions from a completely rigid structure to a controlled dynamic structure that can adapt while maintaining stability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If double-faced adhesive is applied on uneven wall surfaces, then mounting flexibility is improved, but adhesive wetting and contact completeness deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The articulating mounting plate acts as a dynamic interface that compensates for wall surface irregularities. By allowing the mounting plate to pivot and rotate, the system ensures that the adhesive surface maintains complete contact with the wall, achieving proper wetting even on uneven surfaces while preserving mounting flexibility.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The design ensures thorough contact and secure bonding of the storage device to the wall, accommodating variations in wall flatness and maintaining the snap fit connection under load, thereby enhancing the holding capacity and longevity of the adhesive attachment.
Implementation Method 1
at least one double-faced adhesive configured to be arranged between the bonding face and a wall for securing the storage assembly to the wall
Data Source
AI summary
A wall mountable storage assembly including a storage device, at least one mounting plate, and at least one double-faced adhesive. The storage device includes a coupling bracket forming a first engagement feature. The mounting plate forms a second engagement feature. The first and second engagement features have a complimentary construction configured to provide a releasable snap fit connection in which the mounting plate can articulate relative to the coupling bracket. The adhesive is configured to be arranged between the mounting plate and a wall, with the mounting plate articulating relative to the coupling bracket to facilitate complete contact between the adhesive and the wall. The storage device can include two spaced-apart coupling brackets. Two of the mounting plates are provided, each carrying adhesive. The mounting plates can articulate independent of one another, accommodating variations in flatness of the wall to which the storage assembly is mounted.