Bracket-and-Retainer Mounting for Theft-Resistant Pole Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting systems for electronic equipment on structures, such as poles, are difficult to install and lack theft resistance, making them insecure for securing objects.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system comprising a bracket with slots and apertures that use a retainer to secure projections, preventing withdrawal and featuring a theft-resistant bolt for added security, allowing easy installation and secure fastening to structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional mounting brackets with bolts and nuts are used, then the electronic equipment can be fixed to the structure, but the installation is difficult and theft resistance is not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is divided into multiple functional components: a base portion for mounting to the structure, a retaining portion with slots for securing projections, and a fastening mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally while simplifying the overall installation process
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is pre-configured with slots and retaining features that automatically engage with projections on the electronic equipment during installation. The theft-resistant bolts are pre-positioned in the fastening mechanism, eliminating the need for complex assembly steps during installation
2Ease of operation
If mounting brackets are designed to be easy to install, then installation ease is improved, but theft resistance may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The retaining portion acts as an intermediary mechanism between the simple slot insertion and secure retention. The slots guide projections into place easily, while the retaining features (such as detents or locking surfaces) automatically engage to provide theft resistance without requiring complex installation steps
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening mechanism uses theft-resistant bolts with specific geometric features (such as non-removable heads or tool-required fasteners) that change the security parameter while maintaining ease of installation. The bracket design allows these specialized fasteners to be installed using standard tools while providing enhanced theft resistance
3Reliability
If the bracket uses a retainer to prevent projection withdrawal, then security is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The retaining portion is merged with the base portion of the bracket, forming an integrated structure rather than a separate component. The slots and retaining features are formed as single-piece elements in the bracket body, reducing the number of parts and simplifying the overall device complexity while maintaining security functionality
Data Source
AI summary
A mounting system is disclosed that includes a bracket configured to mount an object on a structure. The bracket includes a front panel, two side panels extending from the front panel, and a plurality of slots. Each slot is configured to accept a projection connected to the object and retain the projection within the slot. The bracket further includes a plurality of apertures. The mounting system further includes a retainer configured to extend into the bracket through the plurality of apertures and prevent, at least in part, the plurality of projections, retained by the bracket in the plurality of slots, from being withdrawn from the plurality of slots.