Display Module Hanger Slots for Precise Cabinet Alignment

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Solution Overview

Problem

The assembly and positioning of large-scale display devices are challenging due to the weight and size of sheet metal cabinets, making it difficult to mount and align them correctly during assembly.

Innovation Solution

A hanger system with hanging slots featuring guide sections in different directions allows the rolling receiving portions of display modules to be guided into place, facilitating easy assembly and positioning by enabling smooth movement and alignment of the cabinets.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If large-sized sheet metal cabinets are used for display modules, then the display device can achieve large-scale display, but the assembly and positioning becomes difficult due to weight

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay module sizeVSAvoidassembly difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The hanger is divided into multiple independent hanging structures, each capable of independently supporting and positioning a display module. This segmentation allows heavy display modules to be handled individually rather than as a single large assembly, reducing assembly difficulty while maintaining large-scale display capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The hanging structure acts as an intermediary between the support surface and the heavy display modules. It provides a mechanical advantage system that distributes the weight load and facilitates easier positioning and assembly of large display modules without requiring direct manual handling of the full weight

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Strength

If traditional mounting methods are used for heavy cabinets, then structural strength is maintained, but positioning precision deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting strengthVSAvoidpositioning precision
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The hanging slots are pre-configured with specific geometries and orientations that guide the display modules into correct positions before final mounting. This preliminary positioning action ensures precise alignment is achieved before the mounting process begins, maintaining both strength and positioning precision

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical fastening systems with a hanging-based positioning system that uses gravitational force and geometric constraints to achieve precise positioning. This substitution allows heavy cabinets to be accurately positioned through the hanging structure's guiding geometry rather than relying solely on mechanical alignment tools

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS11788677B2Hanger and display device
Publication Date: 2023.10.17 CORETRONIC CORPORATION
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AI summary

A hanger hanging multiple display modules is provided. Each display module has at least one rolling receiving portion. The hanger includes a hanger base and a first hanging structure disposed on the hanger base and including at least one first hanging slot corresponding to the rolling receiving portion of the display module. A rolling receiving portion of a first display module passes through the first hanging slot to hang the first display module on the first hanging structure. The first hanging slot includes a first guide section extending along a first direction and a second guide section extending along a second direction. The second guide section is connected to the first guide section. The rolling receiving portion reaches a first position by guidance of the first guide section and a second position by guidance of the second guide section. A display device using the hanger is further provided.