Deck Bracket with Planar Face and Perpendicular Walls
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing deck bracket systems lack a robust and versatile design that efficiently supports deck components, particularly in varying deck configurations and materials, leading to instability and inadequate fastening options.
Innovation Solution
A deck bracket system comprising a planar bracket face with perpendicular walls and flanges, featuring strategically placed apertures for secure coupling with deck sheaths and bands, and a supporting lip for edge support, designed to be adaptable through bending for different deck dimensions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional deck bracket systems are used, then installation is simple, but stability and fastening capability are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is divided into multiple functional segments: a mounting surface for attachment to the deck, perpendicular walls extending from the mounting surface, and flanges extending from the walls. Each segment serves a specific function - the mounting surface provides attachment area, the walls provide structural support and positioning, and the flanges provide additional fastening points. This segmentation allows the bracket to achieve enhanced stability through multiple contact points and distribution of load across different segments.
2Adaptability or versatility
If deck brackets are designed for specific configurations, then fastening is secure, but adaptability to different deck configurations is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket design incorporates multiple apertures in the flanges and mounting surface that can accommodate various fastening configurations. The perpendicular walls and flanges can be positioned to support different deck component types including sheaths and bands. This multi-functional design allows a single bracket type to serve multiple deck configurations and material types, enhancing versatility while maintaining secure fastening capability through proper aperture placement and structural geometry.
3Strength
If multiple fastening points are added to improve secure coupling, then fastening capability increases, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket combines multiple fastening functions into a single integrated component. The mounting surface, perpendicular walls, and flanges with their respective apertures work together as unified structural elements rather than separate components. This merging provides multiple fastening points distributed across the bracket structure, enhancing overall fastening capability and stability while avoiding the complexity of assembling multiple separate fastening devices.
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AI summary
Certain exemplary embodiments can provide deck bracket, which comprises a bracket face. The bracket face is substantially planar and defines a first plane. The deck bracket comprises a first bracket wall and a second bracket wall, each of which directly contact the bracket face. The deck bracket comprises a first bracket flange that directly contacts the first bracket wall and a second bracket flange that directly contacts the second bracket wall.