Electrical Box Hanger With Multi-Orientation Rod Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions lack an efficient and versatile method to securely mount electrical boxes and manage conduits and cables within various structural orientations.
Innovation Solution
A support system for electrical boxes that includes a body plate with mounting features, side flanges, and adjustable mounting arms, along with clamps that can secure conduits and cables, allowing for multiple installation orientations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a support system is designed to accommodate multiple installation orientations, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support system is designed with multiple mounting arms (first, second, third, and fourth mounting arms) that can be configured in different orientations, allowing the same device to support electrical boxes in multiple orientations (vertical, horizontal, angled) without requiring separate mounting solutions for each orientation
Solution Approach 2:
The support system is divided into separate functional components including a body plate, multiple independent mounting arms, and adjustable clamps, allowing each component to be optimized for its specific function while contributing to the overall multi-orientation capability
2Adaptability or versatility
If mounting features are added to support electrical boxes in multiple orientations, then the versatility is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The body plate is designed with multiple mounting arms that can serve different mounting orientations, reducing the need to manufacture separate support structures for each orientation and simplifying the overall manufacturing process
3Adaptability or versatility
If clamps with adjustable arms are used to secure conduits of different sizes, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp mechanism incorporates movable clamp arms that can be adjusted to different positions and angles, allowing the same clamp to securely hold conduits of various diameters and configurations without requiring multiple fixed-size clamps
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp arms can be adjusted to change their position and orientation parameters, enabling the clamp to adapt to different conduit sizes and shapes while maintaining a secure grip
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AI summary
A support for electrical boxes can include a body plate, first and second mounting arms, and first and second side flanges. The body plate can include mounting features configured to secure an electrical box to the body plate. The first and second mounting arms can extend from the body plate and receive a threaded rod to support the body plate in a horizontal orientation. The first and second side flange extend from opposing sides of the body and include an aperture to receive a threaded rod that can support the body plate in a vertical orientation.