Ceiling Suspension Bracket Locking for Multi-Structure Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional suspension mounting mechanisms are not adaptable to multiple types of metal supporting structures in ceilings, leading to difficulties in mounting electronic devices like wireless routers and a risk of the mechanism dropping, causing damage.
Innovation Solution
A suspension mounting mechanism featuring a suspension bracket with holding hooks, stopping units, and a locking unit that can be adjusted to fit different ceiling structures, including elastic sheets and a locking block that restricts movement to prevent accidental detachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional suspension mounting mechanism is used, then it can be attached to a specific type of metal supporting structure, but it cannot be attached to multiple types of metal supporting structures simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The suspension mounting mechanism is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate multiple types of ceiling structures (T-shaped beams, square tubes, round tubes, etc.). The holding hooks can engage with different ceiling geometries, and the stopping units can adapt to various ceiling widths, allowing a single mechanism design to serve multiple mounting scenarios without requiring separate specialized mechanisms for each ceiling type.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting mechanism is divided into separable components including holding hooks, stopping units, and a locking unit. This segmentation allows each component to be independently adjusted or configured for different ceiling types. The stopping units can be positioned at different locations along the suspension bracket to accommodate varying ceiling widths, and components can be assembled or disassembled to adapt to different mounting requirements.
2Reliability
If a conventional suspension mounting mechanism is used, then it has a simple structure, but it may easily drop from the ceiling structure
Solution Approach 1:
The locking unit is designed to proactively prevent accidental detachment before it can occur. The stopping units extend beyond the ceiling structure to create a physical barrier that prevents the holding hooks from slipping off. The locking mechanism engages the stopping units with the ceiling structure in advance, creating a redundant safety system that actively counteracts forces that might cause detachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The stopping units serve as a preliminary safety buffer between the holding hooks and the ceiling structure. If the holding hooks experience excessive force or deformation, the stopping units are already in position to prevent complete detachment. This creates a cushioning effect that protects against mounting failure before it can occur.
3Ease of operation
If a conventional suspension mounting mechanism is used, then it has fewer components, but it is difficult to assemble
Solution Approach 1:
The locking unit is designed to automatically engage the stopping units with the ceiling structure during installation. The elastic stopping units naturally extend and make contact with the ceiling, and the locking mechanism automatically secures them in position without requiring complex alignment procedures or specialized tools. This self-service design simplifies the assembly process despite the increased number of components.
Solution Approach 2:
The stopping units incorporate elastic elements that allow for dynamic adjustment during assembly. The elastic properties enable the stopping units to flex and adapt to slight variations in ceiling structure dimensions and tolerances, making the assembly process more forgiving and easier to perform correctly on the first attempt.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The mechanism can be easily assembled and securely attached to various ceiling structures of different sizes, providing a reliable and cost-effective solution that prevents unexpected separation from the ceiling.
Implementation Method 1
The first stopping unit may comprise a first elastic sheet and a second elastic sheet. The second stopping unit may comprise a third elastic sheet and a fourth elastic sheet.
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AI summary
A suspension mounting mechanism is provided. The suspension mounting mechanism is adapted to be mounted on a first ceiling structure. The suspension mounting mechanism includes a suspension bracket, a first holding hook, a second holding hook, a first stopping unit, a second stopping unit, and a locking unit. The first holding hook and the second holding hook are affixed to the suspension bracket. The first stopping unit is moveably disposed on the suspension bracket. The second stopping unit is moveably disposed on the suspension bracket. In a first state of assembly, the first ceiling structure presses and moves the first and second stopping units. In a first mounting state, the first holding hook and the first stopping unit abut one side of the first ceiling structure, and the second holding hook and the second stopping unit abut the other side of the first ceiling structure.