Flexible Hook Hanger Strip for Curved and Corner Surface Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hook systems are complex and expensive when allowing multiple hooks to be oriented horizontally, vertically, or both, and are not easily mountable on curved or corner surfaces without requiring individual hook mounting and utilitarian appearance.
Innovation Solution
A flexible hook hanger system with a base strip and mount strip made from flexible materials, allowing hooks to be oriented without moving parts, easily attachable to curved or corner surfaces using hook and loop or tacks, maintaining simplicity and aesthetic appeal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a rail system with locking mechanism is used to allow hook rotation, then hook orientation versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the complex locking mechanism and rotation system from the hook assembly. Instead, hooks are directly attached to the flexible strip and can be positioned at any orientation without requiring mechanical rotation or locking components. This extracts the unnecessary complexity while preserving the ability to achieve multiple orientations.
Solution Approach 2:
Rather than providing a mechanism to actively rotate and lock hooks into different orientations, the invention inverts the approach by allowing hooks to be freely positioned and held in place by the flexibility of the strip itself. The system passively adapts to hook orientation rather than actively controlling it through mechanical means.
2Adaptability or versatility
If individual hooks are mounted independently on curved surfaces, then mounting flexibility is improved, but installation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple hooks into a single integrated assembly mounted on a flexible strip. This allows multiple hooks to be installed simultaneously as one unit rather than individually, significantly reducing installation time while maintaining the ability to adapt to curved surfaces through the strip's flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible strip serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for multiple hooks, enables adaptation to curved surfaces, and allows for quick installation. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate mounting operations for each hook while preserving surface adaptability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a pegboard system is used for multiple hook orientations, then hook positioning versatility is improved, but aesthetic appearance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a flexible strip that can be made from aesthetically pleasing materials and finished to match various decor styles. This flexible film or strip approach replaces the utilitarian appearance of pegboards while maintaining the ability to position hooks in multiple orientations through the strip's flexibility.
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AI summary
A hook hanger supports hooks in either a vertical orientation, a horizontal orientation, or both. The hook hanger uses an elongate, relatively thin base strip is flexible so that it attaches to a surface, which surface may be flat, curved, 90-degree cornered, or a combination thereof. A mount strip, which is also flexible, overlays and is attached to an outer surface of the base strip. The mount strip has one or more openings along its length. A hook has a rearward and downward positioned bayonet so that the bayonet is inserted between the base strip and the mount strip either at an edge of the mount strip or through an opening on the mount strip.