Multi-Tier Floor Vent Bracket with Spacer-Based Height Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vent systems and grilles lack efficiency and adaptability in installation due to varying floor thicknesses and standards, requiring improved adjustable solutions for efficient and effective installation in remodels and new constructions.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of an adjustable multi-tier floor vent system that allows height adjustment by using spacers and shims with a bracket, incorporating a plurality of screws, a grill, and vent bracket, enabling compatibility with different flooring thicknesses and types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing vent systems are used with fixed mounting brackets, then installation is simple, but they cannot accommodate varying floor thicknesses and standards
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is transformed from a fixed, static structure to an adjustable, dynamic system that can adapt to different floor thicknesses. The bracket includes adjustable arms with multiple positioning holes and movable components that allow installation workers to configure the mounting height and position according to the specific floor thickness requirements, thereby resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system incorporates adjustable parameters including the height of the bracket arms, the position of the vent grille relative to the floor, and the spacing between mounting points. These parameters can be modified by moving components along guide rails or through telescopic adjustments, enabling the system to accommodate various floor thicknesses while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable components like spacers and shims are added to accommodate different flooring thicknesses, then adaptability improves, but installation time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is pre-configured with multiple positioning holes, adjustment mechanisms, and integrated spacer slots during manufacturing. This preliminary preparation allows installers to quickly select and attach the appropriate spacing components without requiring complex on-site calculations or multiple separate parts, thereby reducing installation time while maintaining compatibility with different flooring types.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket is designed as a universal system that can accommodate various flooring types (hardwood, laminate, tile, carpet) and thicknesses through its multi-functional adjustment capabilities. A single bracket design with adjustable arms and integrated spacer systems replaces the need for multiple specialized mounting solutions, streamlining the installation process across different applications.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple adjustment mechanisms are incorporated into the vent system, then flexibility and adaptability improve, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple adjustment functions are merged into a single integrated mounting bracket assembly. The bracket combines height adjustment, angular positioning, and spacing capabilities in one unified structure rather than requiring separate mechanisms for each function. This consolidation reduces the total number of discrete components while maintaining comprehensive adjustability, thereby improving flexibility without proportionally increasing complexity.
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AI summary
Adjustable multi-tier floor vent system is provided. The adjustable multi-tier floor vent system includes grilles, guards, and components, which may be integrated or modular with the device, and which are configured to be modified to improve operation of the device. The adjustable multi-tier floor vent system device is configured for improved performance by allowing the height of the grille of the floor vent system to be adjusted by adding spacers and shims to a bracket. Adding spacers and shims to the bracket of the adjustable multi-tier floor vent system allows the grill to be raised to accommodate different thicknesses in flooring.