Extendable Covering Bracket Adjustment for Precise Wall Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
The assembly of extendable coverings relative to walls or ceilings is cumbersome due to the need to align and attach the covering while carrying its weight, with potential misalignment issues and the requirement for adjusting and securing it accurately.
Innovation Solution
A support system with a bracket and an extendable covering end piece featuring connection means, an adjustment arrangement, and locking mechanisms that allow for fine adjustment and securement of the covering's position, enabling facilitated assembly and secure attachment to the wall or ceiling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the extendable covering is attached directly to the bracket during assembly, then the covering can be supported securely, but the alignment precision deteriorates due to the weight of the covering making it difficult to position accurately
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is first attached to the support structure (wall or ceiling) before the extendable covering is hung on it. This preliminary action allows the bracket to be properly positioned and secured in advance, so that when the covering is subsequently attached, the operator does not need to simultaneously bear the covering's weight while attempting precise alignment. The connection means enable the covering to be hung on the pre-positioned bracket, resolving the contradiction between secure support and alignment precision.
2Device complexity
If the extendable covering is hung on the bracket without adjustment capability, then the assembly process is simplified, but the position accuracy deteriorates as misalignment cannot be corrected
Solution Approach 1:
The connection means between the bracket and the extendable covering end piece are designed to allow for adjustment after initial attachment. This dynamic capability enables the operator to fine-tune the position of the covering once it is hung on the bracket, correcting any misalignment while keeping the assembly process relatively simple. The adjustment feature adds flexibility without significantly complicating the overall assembly procedure.
3Reliability
If the extendable covering is attached to the bracket, then the covering can be supported, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to the need for fine adjustment and locking operations
Solution Approach 1:
The connection means are designed to facilitate self-service assembly and adjustment. The bracket and covering end piece include integrated connection features that allow the operator to easily attach the covering to the bracket and perform necessary adjustments without requiring complex tools or procedures. The locking mechanism, when engaged, secures the covering in place, providing support capability while maintaining ease of operation through intuitive design.
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AI summary
A support system for supporting at least one extendable covering includes a bracket and an extendable covering end piece. The bracket is adapted for being connected to a wall or ceiling, wherein the bracket and the extendable covering end piece includes corresponding connection an arrangement for connecting the extendable covering end piece to the bracket in a way that the extendable covering may hang supported by the bracket in a first orientation. The support system includes an adjustment arrangement for fine adjustment of a position of the extendable covering relative to the wall or ceiling to a second orientation. The adjustment arrangement includes an arrangement for locking the extendable covering in the second orientation relative to the wall or ceiling when the extendable covering hangs supported by the bracket.