Reversible Display Arm Holder With Tapered Slot and Magnetic Mount
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing holders for display arms are limited in their ability to accommodate display arms of different sizes and shapes, as they are often specific to particular diameters and require perforated or slotted surfaces for mounting, making them inflexible and not universally applicable.
Innovation Solution
A holder with bent arms and a tapered slot that can be mounted on various surfaces, including pegboards, slat walls, and non-perforated surfaces, using a magnet for ferromagnetic materials, allowing it to support display arms of varying diameters and shapes by adjusting to fit different sizes and orientations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If existing holders are designed for specific diameters and perforated surfaces, then mounting precision is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is designed with a universal mounting mechanism that can accommodate both perforated surfaces (via pegboard engagement) and non-perforated surfaces (via adhesive backing), allowing a single holder design to serve multiple mounting scenarios without sacrificing precision for either method
Solution Approach 2:
The holder incorporates an adjustable arm mechanism that can dynamically adapt to different display arm diameters and positions, allowing the mounting structure to remain precise while accommodating variations in display arm specifications through movable adjustment components
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple holder sizes are used to accommodate different display arm sizes, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
A single holder design incorporates multiple adaptation mechanisms including adjustable arm positions, variable grip tensions, and interchangeable mounting backs (perforated and adhesive) that allow one holder to replace multiple specialized holders, reducing inventory complexity while maintaining universal compatibility
Solution Approach 2:
The holder design features nested adjustment mechanisms where smaller adjustment components are integrated within the main holder structure, allowing multiple adjustment functions (arm diameter, arm position, mounting method) to be combined in a single compact unit rather than requiring separate holders for each function
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The holder provides a universal solution for mounting display arms of different sizes and shapes on various surfaces, ensuring secure and adaptable installation without the need for multiple sizes or specialized mounting requirements, enhancing versatility and usability.
Implementation Method 1
The holder may include a magnet for mounting the holder on a ferromagnetic material or other metal or magnetically attractive material.
Data Source
AI summary
A holder for a display arm includes a body from which extend two bent arms for mounting in a pegboard or slat wall. A tapered slot at the top receives a mounting end of the display arm. The body is inverted and flipped over and magnetically attached to a steel surface by a magnet in the body. A second tapered slot at the top of the body in the inverted orientation receives a mounting end of the display arm.