Profiled Beam Bracket Clamp for Heavy Monitor Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing brackets for display frames are insufficient in supporting heavy objects like large computer monitors due to weak clamping mechanisms, and there is a need for a more versatile and easier-to-use solution.
Innovation Solution
A bracket with a pair of opposed clamp members and a fastener that engages one side of a profiled beam, with retaining features on one side and a fastener on the other, providing enhanced clamping force and adjustable grip means to secure objects effectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a traditional single-clamp mechanism is used, then the bracket structure is simple, but the clamping force is insufficient to support heavy objects
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp is divided into two separate clamp members (first clamp member and second clamp member) that can independently engage with the beam from opposite sides. This segmentation allows each clamp member to contribute to the overall clamping force, enabling the bracket to support heavier objects while maintaining a relatively simple individual component design
Solution Approach 2:
The first and second clamp members are combined through a fastener to form a unified clamping system. The fastener connects both clamp members to the beam, creating a composite clamping mechanism where the combined action of both clamp members provides sufficient clamping force for heavy objects
2Strength
If a complex fastening system is used, then the clamping force is sufficient, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening system is segmented into separate fasteners for each clamp member, allowing independent installation and adjustment. This segmentation simplifies the installation process by enabling step-by-step assembly where each clamp member can be secured separately, improving ease of operation while maintaining sufficient clamping force
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp members are designed with pre-configured engagement features that automatically align with the beam profile during installation. This preliminary configuration of the clamping geometry allows for easier and quicker installation without requiring complex alignment procedures, while still providing adequate clamping force
3Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed clamping mechanism is used, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability to various beam dimensions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp members are designed with adjustable or flexible engagement features that can adapt to different beam dimensions. This dynamic capability allows the clamp structure to accommodate various beam sizes and profiles while maintaining a relatively simple overall design, achieving adaptability without excessive complexity
Solution Approach 2:
Specific portions of the clamp members (such as the engagement surfaces or adjustable components) are designed with variable geometry or adjustment mechanisms, while the rest of the structure remains simple. This localized complexity provides adaptability to different beam dimensions without making the entire clamp structure overly complex
Data Source
AI summary
A bracket (1) for mounting an object to a profiled beam (10), which includes a clamp (2) and a support (3) for adjustably securing the object relative to the profiled beam (10). The clamp (2) includes a pair of opposed clamp members (20, 21), a sprung hinge (4) connecting the clamp members (20, 21) together on a first of their sides and a fastener (5) for fastening the clamp members (20, 21) together on a second of their sides. Each clamp member (20, 21) describes a beam receiving recess (22) and includes a retaining lip (25) on the first side for engaging a profiled beam (10). The fastener (5) is operable to fasten the clamp members (20, 21) on the second side of the beam (10), while the retaining lips (25) engage the first side of the beam (10).