AV Mount Bracket with Tilt and Slide Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing audio/visual device mounting systems lack sufficient adjustability, particularly in terms of tilt and positioning, which limits user flexibility in optimizing the viewing orientation of mounted devices.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system comprising a support attachment bracket, a display mounting bracket, and an adjustment mechanism that allows for variable adjustment, including tilt and linear travel, with a locking feature to secure the system in desired positions, enabling forward and rearward tilt, and fine adjustment assemblies for leveling and height adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed mounting system is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the adjustability and user flexibility are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system transitions from a fixed structure to a dynamic adjustable structure through the inclusion of an adjustment mechanism with movable components. The display mounting bracket can be adjusted between multiple positions (tilt angles and linear positions) along the support attachment bracket, allowing the system to adapt to different viewing requirements while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into distinct functional segments: a support attachment bracket fixed to the wall, a display mounting bracket that holds the device, and an adjustment mechanism that connects them. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, providing adjustability without requiring complete structural redesign.
2Ease of operation
If multiple adjustment features are added, then user flexibility is improved, but the device complexity and number of components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanism combines multiple adjustment functions (tilt adjustment and linear position adjustment) into a single integrated assembly. The movable component serves dual purposes: it allows angular tilt adjustment of the display mounting bracket and simultaneously enables linear sliding adjustment along the support bracket, reducing the need for separate adjustment mechanisms for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment mechanism is designed as a multi-functional component that provides both tilt adjustment and position adjustment capabilities. The same movable component and locking feature system handles multiple adjustment types, making the mechanism universally applicable for various adjustment needs without requiring separate specialized mechanisms for each function.
3Reliability
If an adjustment mechanism with locking feature is used, then position stability is improved, but the ease of installation and operation may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The locking feature is designed to automatically engage with the adjustment mechanism when the movable component is positioned at desired tilt or linear positions. This self-locking capability eliminates the need for separate manual locking operations, maintaining position stability while preserving ease of operation. The user simply adjusts the position, and the locking feature automatically secures it.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking feature acts as an intermediary element between the movable component and the support attachment bracket. It provides a simple engagement interface that automatically secures the adjusted position without requiring complex manual intervention, thus maintaining both stability and ease of operation.
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AI summary
A mounting system for attaching an audio/visual device to a surface via a surface mounting member. The mounting system includes a support attachment bracket configured to operatively connect to the surface mounting member, a display mounting bracket configured to operatively connect to the audio/visual device, an adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a position of the display mounting bracket relative to the support attachment bracket between a collapsed position and a tilted position, and a locking feature configured to selectively engage a post for retaining the mounting system in the collapsed position. The locking feature is disposed on one of the support attachment bracket, the display mounting bracket, and the adjustment mechanism. The post is disposed on another of the support attachment bracket, the display mounting bracket, and the adjustment mechanism.