Drying Rack Wall Mount With Hidden Screws and Splash Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fastening methods for heatable drying racks on walls leave visible screw heads, compromise the waterproof integrity of the wall, and are cumbersome due to the need for manual support and stencil usage during installation.
Innovation Solution
A fastening arrangement using an adhesive inner portion that acts as a stencil, with a covering portion to hide screw heads and protect against dampness, allowing for easy alignment and secure attachment without visible screws, and accommodating cable routing options through the inner portion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If fastening screws are used to attach the drying rack to the wall, then secure attachment is achieved, but the screw heads remain visible on the surface and compromise waterproof integrity
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening support is divided into two distinct parts: an inner portion that attaches to the wall and a covering portion that hides the screw heads. This segmentation allows the functional aspect (secure attachment) to be separated from the aesthetic and protective aspects (hidden screws and waterproofing), resolving the contradiction between attachment security and visual appearance/waterproof integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The covering portion acts as an intermediary element between the wall and the external environment. It mediates by covering the screw heads and screw holes, preventing dampness from penetrating through the fastening points while maintaining the secure attachment provided by the inner portion.
2Manufacturing precision
If manual support and stencil are used during installation, then accurate marking of mounting holes is achieved, but the installation process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening support serves its own function as a stencil during installation. The inner portion with its mounting hole positions directly indicates where holes should be drilled in the wall, eliminating the need for separate stencils or manual measurement. The component itself provides the marking guidance, simplifying the installation process while maintaining accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The function of the fastening support (attachment) and the function of the stencil (marking guidance) are merged into a single component. The inner portion serves dual purposes: it is both the attachment element and the positioning guide, combining multiple functions into one element to reduce installation complexity.
3Manufacturing precision
If the drying rack is supported during mounting hole drilling, then accurate hole placement is achieved, but the installation process requires multiple support operations
Solution Approach 1:
The inner portion is designed with pre-defined mounting hole positions that serve as templates. By placing the inner portion against the wall, the correct hole positions are automatically indicated before drilling begins, eliminating the need for repeated support and repositioning operations during the installation process.
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
Ensures accurate and secure fastening of the drying rack without visible screws, maintains the wall's waterproof integrity, and simplifies the installation process by using the rack itself as a guide, while providing flexibility in cable management.
Implementation Method 1
The inner portion (20) has an adhesive sticker (25) at its bottom (26)
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AI summary
The object of the invention is an arrangement and a method for fastening a device onto a planar surface structure, such as onto a wall. The invention is most preferably applicable for the fastening of a drying rack which is to be heated by electricity or by circulating water. In the solution according to the invention, an inner portion is used which is fastened on one hand onto a wall and on the other hand onto a fastening support of the drying rack. The drying rack with its inner portions is placed for a moment at a desired mounting spot, in which case the inner portions become attached and remain at their proper places by adhesive attachment. The inner portions can thereafter be fastened with screws onto the wall without the drying rack or a stencil. Finally, the drying rack is set at its place and fastened to the inner portions, in which case the screws which have been fastened into the wall get covered and are protected from splash water.