Flexible Wall Mount Structure for Irregular Electronic Device Surfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for mounting systems that can reliably attach electronic devices, such as digital media players, to diverse and irregular wall surfaces, including those with curved or angled orientations, without requiring precise measurement of surface angles and sizes.
Innovation Solution
The proposed mounting system features a base with flexible necks that can adjust their orientation independently to adhere to various surfaces, incorporating a platform that couples multiple flexible necks to the base, allowing for flexible attachment to different wall shapes and orientations, and includes ventilation channels for airflow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If rigid mounting structures are used, then manufacturing precision is improved, but adaptability to irregular surfaces deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs flexible necks that can dynamically adjust their orientation and angle to adapt to irregular wall surfaces. These flexible necks replace rigid mounting structures, allowing the mount to conform to curved or angled surfaces while maintaining secure attachment of the electronic device.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible necks change their geometric parameters (orientation, angle, position) to match the irregular surface characteristics. This parameter adjustment enables the mounting system to adapt to diverse wall shapes and orientations without requiring precise pre-measurement or custom fabrication.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple adjustable components are added, then adaptability to different surfaces is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into distinct functional components: a base portion, multiple flexible necks, and an electronic device holder. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while simplifying the overall design and assembly process.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible necks serve multiple functions: they provide structural support, enable angular adjustment, and adapt to irregular surfaces. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional specialized components, thereby managing complexity while maintaining high adaptability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If flexible mounting components are used, then adaptability to irregular surfaces is improved, but mounting reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible necks provide dynamic adjustment capability that allows the mounting system to conform to irregular surfaces while maintaining secure attachment. The flexibility enables the necks to absorb surface irregularities and maintain reliable contact without compromising mounting strength.
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
This solution enables secure and adaptable mounting of electronic devices to irregular surfaces, ensuring reliable attachment without the need for precise surface measurement, while maintaining airflow and flexibility to conform to different shapes.
Implementation Method 1
a first flexible neck that protrudes inward from the inward side of the flat base (or tray)... The first flexible neck can have a first distal end and a first proximal end. The first proximal end of the first flexible neck can be coupled to the inward side of the flat base. The first distal end of the first flexible neck can be coupled to the first flat adhesive surface
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AI summary
Mounts can hold electronic devices. Some mounts can attach digital media players to a wall, such as a wall of a home or a backside of a television. In some embodiments, mounts include a tray with side walls that hold electronic devices at least partially inside the mounts. In several embodiments, mounts include flexible necks connected to adhesive surfaces. The flexible necks can flex independently of each other to enable a mount to attach electronic devices to a wall that is not flat.