Cam Lock Wall Hanging System for Repositionable Level Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Hanging articles from walls, especially heavy or large items like cabinets, often requires multiple people to ensure level installation and can result in unsightly non-level positioning, and existing systems make it difficult to move items without creating additional holes in the wall.
Innovation Solution
A wall hanging system utilizing cam screws and cam locks that allow horizontal movement of articles along the wall without detaching them, enabling level installation and easy repositioning without creating new holes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional mounting systems are used to hang articles on walls, then the articles can be securely fixed, but the articles cannot be easily repositioned without creating additional holes in the wall
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system transitions from a static fixed position to a dynamic adjustable position. The cam lock mechanism allows the mounted object to be moved horizontally along the wall by rotating the cam, enabling repositioning without removing the mounting element from the wall, thus avoiding additional holes and damage.
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple people are used to hang heavy articles, then level installation can be ensured, but the installation process becomes more complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The cam lock mechanism is pre-configured with an extended cam portion that protrudes from the mounting element. This preliminary design allows a single installer to easily adjust and level the mounted object by simply rotating the cam lock, eliminating the need for multiple people to manually position and level heavy articles during installation.
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
Facilitates solo installation of articles in a level manner and allows for future adjustments without damaging the wall, improving ease and aesthetics.
Implementation Method 1
rotating the at least one cam lock about the longitudinal axis locks the at least one cam lock to the surface mounting element and prevents further movement of the article along the support surface due to friction between the article and the support surface
Data Source
AI summary
A wall hanging system for hanging an article from a support surface such as a wall. The article may have a first mounting channel that is elongated along a first channel axis. The system includes a surface mounting element that is configured to be coupled to the support surface with a portion of the surface mounting element protruding from the support surface. Furthermore, there is a cam lock slidably coupled to the article along the first mounting channel. The cam lock has a longitudinal axis and a receiving cavity that is configured to receive a distal portion of the portion of the surface mounting element. The cam lock is configured to be locked to the surface mounting element by rotating the cam lock about the longitudinal axis while the distal portion of the portion of the surface mounting element is located within the receiving cavity of the cam lock.