Display Mounting Linkage for Cable Access

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional display mounting systems are complex and make it difficult to connect cables to the rear portion of the display main body without separating it from the mounting wall, as the cable path is obstructed by the display's structure.

Innovation Solution

The display features upper and lower link assemblies that allow the display main body to be tilted, creating a cable work space between the rear portion and the mounting wall, enabling easy cable connection without dismounting, along with a main bracket and safety supporter for secure cable management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the display main body is mounted flush against the mounting wall, then the structural stability is improved, but the cable connection becomes difficult as the cable path is obstructed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidcable connection ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting apparatus allows the display main body to be mounted in multiple positions (flush against the wall or tilted away) by providing a rotatable linkage mechanism. This dynamic positioning capability enables the display to transition between a stable flush-mounted state for normal operation and a tilted state for cable connection, resolving the contradiction between structural stability and cable connection ease.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If the mounting apparatus includes multiple linkage components for rotation and locking, then the view angle adjustment capability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveview angle adjustment capabilityVSAvoidmounting apparatus structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting apparatus combines multiple functions (rotation, locking, and positioning) into an integrated linkage mechanism. The first and second links work together with locking members to provide both view angle adjustment and stable positioning, reducing the need for separate components and simplifying the overall structure while maintaining adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If the display main body is tilted to create cable work space, then the cable connection ease is improved, but the structural stability may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecable connection easeVSAvoidstructural stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The locking members are designed to engage with the linkage components at specific positions, providing stable support before the display is tilted into the cable connection position. This pre-positioned locking mechanism ensures that when the display is tilted, the structure remains stable and secure, preventing any compromise to structural integrity while enabling easy cable access.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Data Source

PatentUS7345870B2Display and display mounting apparatus
Publication Date: 2008.03.18 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
  • US7345870B2 patent drawing
  • US7345870B2 patent drawing
  • US7345870B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A display with a display main body having a screen includes an upper link assembly which includes an upper first link having a first end rotatably coupled with a mounting wall, and an upper second link having a first end rotatably coupled with the display main body and a second end rotatably coupled with a second end of the upper first link and connects an upper rear portion of the display main body to the mounting wall, and a lower link assembly which includes a lower first link having a first end rotatably coupled with the mounting wall, and a lower second link having a first end rotatably coupled with the display main body and a second end rotatably coupled with a second end of the lower first link and connects a lower rear portion of the display main body to the mounting wall. The display main body is rotatable between a first tilted position that an upper portion thereof is apart from the mounting wall while a lower portion is in contact with the mounting wall, and a second tilted position that the upper portion is in contact with the mounting wall while the lower portion is apart from the mounting wall.