Concealed Wall Mounting With Spigot Clamp Against Loosening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall mounting systems for bathroom and kitchen accessories are aesthetically unpleasing due to visible componentry and often result in insecure attachment, as incorrect installation can lead to loosening and detachment over time.
Innovation Solution
A cleft spigot-based mounting system with a clamp head and threaded elongate member, where the clamp head is drawn axially and downwardly to securely attach the accessory, utilizing a recessed formation and annular seat to transmit forces directly to the wall, minimizing the risk of loosening.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional mounting means are used to attach accessories to the wall, then the accessory can be securely attached, but the componentry becomes visually exposed which detracts from the aesthetics
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system extracts the visible componentry from the final assembled appearance. The cover plate is designed to completely conceal the mounting plate, spigot, and fastening means, leaving only the aesthetically pleasing cover plate visible on the wall surface while the functional components remain hidden behind it.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system employs a nested structure where the spigot is inserted into the mounting plate, the cover plate is fitted over the spigot, and the fastening means are concealed within the nested assembly. This nesting allows multiple functional components to be housed within a single aesthetic envelope.
2Ease of operation
If traditional mounting systems are used, then installation can be simple, but incorrect installation often results in the rail loosening and eventually detaching from the wall
Solution Approach 1:
The spigot is pre-formed with a recessed formation that includes a sloping surface and base designed to automatically guide the clamp head into the correct position during installation. This preliminary structural preparation ensures that even if the installer is inexperienced, the clamp head will be properly positioned to engage the spigot securely.
Solution Approach 2:
The spigot acts as an intermediary component between the mounting plate and the clamp head. It provides a precisely engineered interface with the recessed formation that mediates the connection, ensuring proper force transmission and preventing incorrect installation that could lead to loosening.
3Reliability
If a clamp head is drawn axially towards the spigot using threaded member, then secure attachment is achieved, but the clamp head must be precisely directed to engage the recessed formation
Solution Approach 1:
The recessed formation in the spigot is pre-configured with a sloping surface that begins at the open end and leads down to a base. This preliminary structural feature automatically directs the clamp head along a precise path as it is drawn toward the spigot, ensuring accurate engagement without requiring high installation precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The sloping surface of the recessed formation uses a curved, tapered geometry to guide the clamp head. This curved surface naturally directs the clamp head axially inwardly and downwardly toward the base, providing self-alignment that compensates for minor installation variations.
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 secure and aesthetically pleasing attachment of accessories by ensuring the clamp head is drawn tightly against the spigot and inner wall, preventing loosening and detachment, unlike traditional grub screw systems which are prone to deformation and loosening.
Implementation Method 1
The clamping means includes a threaded elongate member, such as a screw, to which is engaged, at one end, the clamp head. When the threaded member is actuated, by rotation, the clamp head is drawn, along the threads of the member, towards the spigot.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention provides a mounting system for a wall mounted acces-sory which includes a first component (12), which is attachable to a wall (13), having a spigot (30), and a second component (14), to which the accessory (16) is attached, which has a tubular element (20) and a clamping means (22) which projects into an interior of the tubular element, which has, at one end, a clamp head (46) and which is actuatable, when the tubular element is passed over the spigot (30) and the spigot (30) is located between the clamp head (46) of the clamping means and an inner wall (72) of the tubular member, to draw the clamp head (46) into abutment with the spigot to clamp the spigot between the clamp head and the inner wall.