Collectible Mounting Bracket With Reconfigurable Wall and Shelf Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting systems for collectibles are complex and costly, lacking versatility to adapt between wall and standing configurations, and they do not offer cost-effective, stable, and aesthetically pleasing solutions, while also generating unnecessary packaging waste.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system comprising J-shaped support members with adjustable slots and a tensioning mechanism, allowing for both wall and standing configurations, and a compact, environmentally friendly packaging method using a shared fastener for assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional mounting systems are used, then mounting stability is achieved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate modular components: wall mounting brackets, shelf mounting brackets, and shelf boards that can be independently assembled and configured, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining stability
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting brackets are designed with universal functionality to work with both wall mounting and shelf mounting configurations, eliminating the need for different specialized components and reducing device complexity
2Reliability
If traditional mounting systems are used, then secure mounting is achieved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system uses inexpensive materials such as MDF for shelf boards and simple metal brackets that can be manufactured at low cost, replacing expensive traditional mounting solutions while maintaining adequate durability for the application
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple mounting functions are combined into single integrated bracket components that perform both wall attachment and shelf support functions, reducing the total number of parts and manufacturing costs
3Reliability
If traditional packaging methods are used, then product protection is achieved, but shipping cost and retail footprint increase
Solution Approach 1:
The shelf board is nested within the mounting bracket assembly during packaging, with components fitted together in a compact configuration that minimizes packaging volume while protecting all parts during shipping
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple components are combined into a single integrated packaged unit using shared fasteners and unified packaging structures, reducing the total packaging volume required compared to separate packaging for each component
Data Source
AI summary
A collectable mounting device is configurable to a wall-mounted configuration, and a horizontal support surface (or shelf) mounted configuration. In the wall-mounted configuration, support members are secured together via a fastener through the adjustment slots such that support channels extend in the same direction to support the collectable on a wall. In the shelf-mounted configuration, the support members are fastened together such that the support channels extend in opposite directions, and a tensioning member is inserted between the support members in opposed tensioning member receiving slots to flex the support members away from each other. A method of using a collectable mounting device comprises the steps of configuring the support members in a first configuration for supporting a collectable on a wall and a second configuration for supporting a collectable on a horizontal surface.