Double Sided Bracket for Sign Illumination
Solution Overview
Problem
Temporary real estate signs often lack accessible power sources for illumination, making it difficult to illuminate both sides of the sign consistently and aesthetically, especially in dark conditions, and existing lighting setups can be cumbersome and unsightly.
Innovation Solution
A double-sided bracket assembly that can be easily mounted on a sign post, featuring angled end members and bracket members that allow for adjustable positioning of lights to illuminate both sides of the sign, using battery or solar-powered lights with timers or photosensors for automatic operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If battery or solar powered lights are used to illuminate the sign without electrical power access, then the sign can be illuminated in dark conditions, but it becomes problematic to install and align the lights to provide accurate illumination
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket assembly serves as an intermediary structure that simplifies the installation process. It includes a main member that attaches to the sign post and end members that extend outward to hold lights, providing a pre-configured mounting system that eliminates complex alignment requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket assembly incorporates adjustable features that allow the lights to be positioned and repositioned. The angled bracket members can be adjusted to different angles, and the end members can be repositioned along the main member, enabling easy alignment without permanent installation
2Illumination intensity
If electrical cords are used to power sign lights where power is available, then the lights can be powered, but the cords become cumbersome and unsightly
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the power source from the traditional electrical cord setup by incorporating battery or solar-powered lights directly into the bracket assembly. This eliminates the need for external electrical cords and their associated management complexity, while maintaining illumination functionality
3Illumination intensity
If lights are mounted to illuminate both sides of the sign, then consistent illumination is achieved, but the bracket structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket assembly is segmented into distinct functional components: a main member for attachment, angled bracket members for positioning, and end members for light mounting. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while keeping the overall structure manageable and not overly complex
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket assembly employs asymmetric design with angled bracket members that extend at specific angles from the main member. This asymmetric configuration optimizes the positioning of lights on both sides of the sign, allowing consistent illumination while maintaining structural efficiency
Data Source
AI summary
A double sided bracket assembly includes a main member, a first end member extending from one end of the main member, a second end member extending from an other end of the main member, the first end member and second end member being disposed at an angle relative to the main member. A first angled bracket member and a second angled bracket member are disposed on an underside of the main member, the first angled bracket member and the second angled bracket member being movable with respect to the main member. A first edge member and a second edge member extend from respective longitudinal sides of the main member, the first edge member and second edge member configured to retain the first bracket member and second bracket member in a channel defined by the first edge member and second edge member.