Floor-Mount Electrical Box Stand With Adjustable Stud Brace
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing floor mount stands for electrical boxes cannot be securely attached to the top, limiting their positioning and stability, and often require the use of far side support brackets that restrict the placement of the electrical box.
Innovation Solution
A floor mount stand with an adjustable brace assembly made of two channel-type pieces that can extend to adjacent vertical studs, allowing for secure attachment and adjustable length, enabling hands-free installation and flexible positioning of the electrical box.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If far side support brackets are used to minimize movement of the floor mount stand, then stability is improved, but the position of the electrical box is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the Dynamics principle by making the brace length adjustable rather than fixed. The brace includes multiple holes at different positions that allow the electrical box to be secured at various heights and distances from the wall, transforming a static structure into a dynamic one that can adapt to different positioning requirements while maintaining stability through secure attachment to vertical studs
2Ease of operation
If the floor mount stand is attached to the floor, then positioning is enabled, but secure attachment to the top is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the Segmentation principle by dividing the support structure into two independent components: the floor-mounted stand that provides positioning and the separate adjustable brace that provides secure attachment to vertical studs. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function effectively without compromising the other, enabling both easy positioning and reliable secure attachment
3Adaptability or versatility
If an adjustable brace assembly is added to enable secure attachment and flexible positioning, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the Universality principle by designing the brace assembly to serve multiple functions simultaneously: it provides secure attachment to vertical studs, enables adjustable length to accommodate different positioning needs, and allows flexible mounting of the electrical box. This multi-functionality reduces the need for multiple separate components, thereby managing complexity while enhancing adaptability
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AI summary
A floor mount stand that is connectable to an electrical box includes a frame connectable to the electrical box to support the electrical box on a floor and a brace that is removably connected to the frame. The brace is connectable to the frame to extend to the adjacent vertical studs.