Cantilevered Support Pole Assembly for Stable Wall Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing support systems for the elderly and infirm often lack stability, as they can move when pressure is applied, posing a risk of injury, and cannot be easily secured between a drop ceiling and the floor in environments like hospitals.
Innovation Solution
A cantilevered support system is provided, featuring a vertical support pole secured to walls at multiple points, with adjustable longitudinally extending arm assemblies and a foot member that can engage the floor, ensuring stability and preventing lateral movement, allowing for positioning at various distances from the wall.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a support pole is secured between the floor and ceiling, then stability is improved, but installation becomes difficult in environments with drop ceilings
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the support pole from the traditional floor-to-ceiling installation configuration and repositions it as a cantilevered structure mounted only to the wall. This removes the requirement to access and secure the pole at the ceiling location, making installation feasible in environments with drop ceilings while maintaining structural stability through the cantilevered arm assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a vertical support structure (floor to ceiling) to a horizontal cantilevered structure (wall outward). By changing the dimensional orientation from vertical to horizontal projection, the support pole can be securely mounted to the wall at accessible heights without requiring ceiling access, thus resolving the installation difficulty in drop ceiling environments.
2Ease of manufacture
If a support pole is cantilevered from the wall, then installation in drop ceiling environments becomes easier, but stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is segmented into multiple components: a wall-mounted base, one or more cantilevered arm assemblies with joints, and the support pole itself. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the base provides secure wall attachment, the articulated arms provide structural support with adjustment capability, and the pole provides the vertical support function, collectively achieving both ease of installation and stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The cantilevered arm assemblies incorporate joints that allow for adjustment and positioning. This dynamic capability enables the arms to be configured to bear and distribute loads effectively, providing structural stability while allowing the system to adapt to different installation scenarios and usage requirements.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the support pole is fixed in position, then stability is improved, but adaptability to different user needs decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The support pole system incorporates adjustable components including cantilevered arm assemblies with joints that can be positioned at different angles and heights. This dynamic adjustability allows the system to accommodate various user needs and spatial configurations while maintaining stability through proper structural design and secure mounting mechanisms.
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AI summary
A cantilevered support system is provided. The cantilevered support system comprises a vertical support pole and longitudinally extending upper and lower support arm assemblies that are securable to a wall.