Cord Reel Mounting Bracket With Keyway Rails for Faster Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cord reel mounting systems face challenges due to the weight of cord reels and the need for multiple trades to install both the reel and supply devices, making the mounting process difficult and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A mounting bracket system comprising a base plate with mounting openings and a pair of side rails defining a keyway, which allows for securement of a cord reel and optional supply devices like junction boxes, facilitating easier installation by separating the securement of the bracket and reel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional mounting methods are used for cord reels, then the reel can be mounted to a surface, but the heavy weight of the cord reel makes the mounting process difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is divided into separate components: a base plate for surface mounting and side rails for reel attachment. This segmentation allows the heavy reel to be supported by the structured bracket system rather than requiring complex single-piece mounting hardware, reducing installation time while maintaining stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket acts as an intermediary device between the surface and the cord reel. It distributes the weight load across multiple mounting points on the surface while providing a standardized interface for reel attachment, eliminating the need for difficult direct mounting of heavy reels to surfaces.
2Reliability
If traditional mounting methods are used for cord reels, then the reel can be mounted to a surface, but the mounting process requires multiple trades (electrician and mechanic) making it complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is designed as a universal mounting solution that can accommodate both mechanical reel attachment and electrical supply device installation through its integrated side rails with tongues. This multi-functionality allows a single bracket structure to serve both trades, reducing installation complexity while ensuring complete installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket combines mechanical support functions and electrical device mounting functions into a single integrated structure. The side rails serve both to support the reel mechanically and to provide tongues for securing electrical supply devices, merging the requirements of multiple trades into one installation process.
3Strength
If a secure mounting system is used for heavy cord reels, then the reel can be firmly attached to the surface, but the installation process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket uses local quality enhancement by concentrating structural strength where needed: the base plate provides broad surface attachment area for overall stability, while the side rails with integrated tongues provide localized reinforcement at the reel attachment points. This targeted strength distribution achieves high mounting strength without requiring complex structures throughout the entire bracket.
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AI summary
A mounting bracket for a cord reel assembly is provided. The bracket includes a base plate and a pair of side rails. The base plate has one or more mounting openings. The pair of side rails define a keyway between each of the side rails and the base plate. An assembly of a cord reel and the mounting bracket are also provided, as is a method of a method of installing a cord reel using the mounting bracket. In some embodiments, at least one rail of the pair of side rails includes a tongue extending therefrom. The tongue is configured for securement of a supply device thereto.