Conversion Bracket for CRT-to-Flat Panel Monitor Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mounting solutions for Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitors are not compatible with flat panel monitors, requiring consumers to invest in new mounting systems when upgrading from CRT to flat panel monitors.

Innovation Solution

A conversion bracket that adapts CRT monitor mounting solutions to accommodate flat panel monitors, featuring a two-prong mounting adaptor, base portions, a monitor mounting plate, and a flange, allowing secure attachment and adjustment for compatibility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a mounting solution is designed for CRT monitors, then it provides stable support for CRT monitors, but it cannot be used with flat panel monitors

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompatibility with different monitor typesVSAvoidmounting solution structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a conversion bracket as an intermediary component that connects the existing CRT monitor mounting solution to flat panel monitors. The conversion bracket includes an adapter portion that attaches to the original mounting solution and a mounting plate that secures the flat panel monitor, thereby enabling compatibility without modifying the original mounting system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The conversion bracket is designed to provide universal compatibility by adapting a single mounting solution to support both CRT monitors (through its adapter portion) and flat panel monitors (through its mounting plate), thereby extending the functionality of the original mounting system to multiple monitor types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If consumers upgrade from CRT to flat panel monitors, then they get better image quality and smaller footprint, but they must invest in new mounting solutions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemonitor upgrade compatibilityVSAvoidmounting solution cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The conversion bracket enables consumers to recover and reuse their existing CRT monitor mounting solutions when upgrading to flat panel monitors. Instead of discarding the original mounting system, the conversion bracket allows it to be retained and adapted, thereby reducing the need to purchase entirely new mounting solutions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #34Discarding and recovering

3Adaptability or versatility

If a mounting solution is designed specifically for flat panel monitors, then it provides optimal support for flat panel monitors, but it cannot accommodate CRT monitors

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflat panel monitor compatibilityVSAvoidmounting solution design

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The conversion bracket is divided into distinct functional segments: an adapter portion that interfaces with the original mounting solution and a mounting plate that interfaces with the flat panel monitor. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while working together to achieve overall compatibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS8827217B2Cathode ray tube monitor to flat panel monitor conversion bracket

Publication Date: 2014.09.09 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICAN INC

AI summary

A conversion bracket is described. Specifically, the conversion bracket allows a mounting system for use with a computer system having a CRT monitor to be used with a computer system having a flat panel monitor. The conversion bracket may comprise a two prong mounting adapter and a flange to secure the conversion bracket to the CRT monitor caddy.