Corner Mounting Bracket Structure for Stable Indirect Lighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing corner mounting brackets for lighting fixtures and other items are difficult to manufacture and use, especially in corner installations, as they lack stability, ease of installation, and cost-effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
A corner-mounted bracket comprising a flat, rigid backing panel with side panels, a step panel, and an outward flange, allowing for secure mounting and easy installation by positioning the backing panel against a wall and using the outward flange to hold the weight of the fixture, with optional retaining scoops for additional support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional brackets are used for corner mounting, then mounting capability is provided, but manufacturing complexity and difficulty of use increase
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is divided into distinct functional segments: a corner mounting member with first and second mounting surfaces for attaching to perpendicular walls, a support member extending from the corner member to provide structural support, and a shelf member that can be attached to the support. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently using simple processes while assembling to create the complete mounting solution.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket components are designed to be manufactured from inexpensive materials such as wood, metal, or plastic using basic manufacturing processes. The design accepts that the bracket may need replacement over time and focuses on low-cost production methods rather than creating a permanent, highly durable structure, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity and cost.
2Ease of operation
If traditional brackets are used for corner mounting, then mounting capability is provided, but ease of installation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The corner mounting member is pre-configured with mounting surfaces and attachment mechanisms that are ready for installation. The support member and shelf member are designed to be pre-assembled or pre-positioned, reducing the complexity and time required for on-site installation. This preliminary preparation of components significantly improves ease of installation while maintaining manageable structural complexity.
3Illumination intensity
If lighting fixtures are mounted in corners, then decorative appearance and light positioning are improved, but heat effects on adjacent walls increase
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket structure serves as an intermediary between the lighting fixture and the walls. The corner mounting member attaches to both perpendicular walls, creating a stable anchor point. The support member extends outward to position the lighting fixture at an optimal distance from the walls, thereby mediating the heat transfer and preventing direct contact between the heat-generating fixture and the wall surfaces.
4Shape
If lighting fixtures are mounted in corners, then decorative appearance is improved, but stability of mounting decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket employs local quality by providing different structural characteristics at different locations: the corner mounting member has a rigid, stable configuration for secure wall attachment, the support member provides structural reinforcement and positioning, and the shelf member offers a stable mounting surface for the lighting fixture. Each local region is optimized for its specific function, ensuring overall mounting stability while achieving the desired corner positioning.
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AI summary
The present invention may comprise a corner mounted bracket for an indirect lighting fixture, mounted flush against vertical walls in a building. The bracket may engage a mounting bracket along an edge. The bracket may have a transverse cross-section in a trapezoidal shape. The bracket may be attached to a vertical wall with screw fasteners. An engagement edge of the bracket may interface with a hook or other structure to engage with a structure to be hung, suspended, or otherwise supported. The bracket may be used in conjunction with a lighting fixture, shelving, or other structures for hanging or supporting securely on vertical walls.