Concealed Display Lift Mount for Adjustable Viewing Height
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional display mounting systems lack vertical screen height adjustment, leading to uncomfortable viewing angles and unsightly, intrusive mounting hardware that disrupts the aesthetic of modern living spaces, and are often inadequate for larger and heavier displays.
Innovation Solution
A display mounting system with a lifting mechanism that uses a mounting frame, moving rails, supporting members, hoists, and a control unit to vertically adjust displays, concealing the mechanism behind the display and accommodating larger and heavier displays with greater flexibility and aesthetic integration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a motorized lifting mechanism is added to enable vertical screen adjustment, then viewing comfort is improved, but the mounting hardware becomes bulky and visually intrusive
Solution Approach 1:
The lifting mechanism is nested within the display device itself, with the hoist and rail system concealed behind the display. The display unit acts as a housing that contains the mounting hardware, making it invisible from the front viewing angle while maintaining full vertical adjustment functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting hardware is relocated from the wall surface to the rear dimension of the display device. By positioning the hoist and rail mechanism at the back of the display rather than mounting it protrudably from the wall, the system achieves vertical movement capability while keeping all hardware concealed behind the display's rear surface.
2Device complexity
If traditional wall-mounted brackets are used, then the mounting structure is simple, but the hardware creates visual clutter and disrupts aesthetics
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting hardware is extracted from the wall surface and integrated into the display device's rear structure. The hoist mechanism is positioned at the back of the display, allowing it to be completely hidden behind the display's rear surface, thereby eliminating visual clutter while maintaining structural simplicity.
3Device complexity
If the lifting mechanism is concealed behind the display, then aesthetics are improved, but the weight capacity and travel range must be sufficient for larger displays
Solution Approach 1:
The rail system uses a curved or angled geometry that allows the display to travel vertically while maintaining a compact profile. The curved rail design enables the hoist to pull the display along an arc, providing sufficient travel range for large displays while keeping the mechanism concealed and maintaining structural strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is segmented into multiple components: a fixed mounting frame attached to the wall, a movable rail assembly that provides vertical travel, and a hoist mechanism that provides lifting force. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while working together to support large, heavy displays.
4Adaptability or versatility
If vertical travel range is increased to accommodate varying viewing positions, then viewing flexibility is improved, but the mounting system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is designed to accommodate displays of various sizes and weights within a single universal framework. The adjustable rail length and hoist capacity allow the same basic system design to provide extensive vertical travel range for different display configurations without requiring multiple specialized systems.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides optimal viewing comfort and maintains a clean, minimalist aesthetic by allowing precise vertical adjustment of displays up to 40 inches, accommodating larger displays, and hiding the mounting hardware, thus enhancing both user experience and space utilization.
Implementation Method 1
at least one hoist operably connected to at least one driving unit, wherein the at least one hoist is configured to be rotated upon activation of the at least one driving unit to raise and lower the pair of moving rails through a line system
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a display mounting system with a lifting mechanism for vertically adjusting the position of the display and maintaining a visually unobtrusive appearance by concealing the lifting mechanism behind the display itself. The display mounting system comprises a mounting frame, a pair of moving rails, a plurality of supporting members, at least one hoist, at least one line system, at least one driving unit, and a control unit. The display mounting system accommodates larger and heavier displays beyond the capabilities of existing solutions. The display mounting system offers greater flexibility in adjusting the display height for optimal viewing comfort. The display mounting system integrates seamlessly with the surrounding environment without detracting from the overall design.