Clamp TV Mounting for Damage-Free Temporary Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional TV mounting systems require drilling, which damages the mounting surface and are not easily removable, limiting their use on rental properties and watercraft where temporary and damage-free installation is needed.
Innovation Solution
A multi-purpose TV mounting system utilizing a clamp with a rail and base that allows for secure attachment to various surfaces without drilling, featuring adjustable clamping screws and soft materials to prevent damage, enabling easy installation and removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional TV mounting systems are used, then the TV can be securely mounted to the surface, but the mounting surface is permanently damaged due to drilling holes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a clamp as an intermediary device between the TV mounting system and the surface. The clamp has a C-shaped configuration that wraps around the surface (deck header, railing, or boat gunwale) and uses tightening screws to apply clamping force, securing the TV without penetrating or damaging the surface. This mediator allows secure mounting while preserving the integrity of the mounted surface.
2Reliability
If traditional drilling-based mounting systems are used, then the TV is permanently fixed to the surface, but the mounting system cannot be easily removed or relocated
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system transitions from a static permanent installation to a dynamic removable configuration. The clamp incorporates tightening screws that allow the user to adjust the clamping force for secure mounting, and when loosened, the clamp can be easily removed from the surface. This dynamic adjustment capability enables both stable mounting during use and easy removal when needed, accommodating temporary or relocatable installation requirements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a universal mounting system is designed to work on different surfaces, then the system becomes more versatile, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp is designed with a universal C-shaped configuration that can accommodate various surface types including deck headers, railings, and boat gunwales. The basic clamp structure remains the same, but different mounting plates and attachment mechanisms can be used depending on the specific surface type. This universal design allows a single clamp body to serve multiple functions across different applications while maintaining relatively simple construction.
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
The system provides a durable, easy-to-install, and damage-free solution for mounting TVs on different surfaces, including decks and watercraft, allowing for versatile viewing angles and easy relocation.
Implementation Method 1
The clamp can include a clamp underpart configured to secure the clamp to an object received by the receptacle when a tightening screw of the clamp underpart is turned clockwise
Implementation Method 2
The clamp base can include an interface wall configured to attach to one of the lateral walls or the base wall
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AI summary
Described herein are improved multi-purpose television mounting systems, methods, and apparatuses. Embodiments can include a clamp having a clamp rail and a clam base that can be arranged in different ways so that a TV mounting system using the clamp can mount a TV to many different types of objects for use indoors or outdoors.