Foldable Weightlifting Rack Bracket for Secure Low-Footprint Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional weightlifting rack assemblies require additional studs on the wall surface for secure attachment, increasing the footprint and limiting placement options, especially when wall studs are narrow and cannot support the assembly effectively.
Innovation Solution
A foldable weightlifting rack assembly with an upper and lower wall mount bracket system, featuring offset panels and pivot brackets, allows for secure attachment to the wall without additional studs, enabling versatile placement and compact folding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If additional studs are secured to the wall surface to span between vertical wall studs, then the assembly can be properly secured to the wall surface, but the footprint of the assembly increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional wall-mounted assembly to a three-dimensional corner-mounted assembly. By utilizing the corner of a wall where two walls meet, the mounting bracket can extend into the third dimension (depth), allowing secure attachment without requiring additional horizontal footprint on the wall surface. The bracket engages with vertical studs from the corner position, distributing mounting requirements across both walls rather than spreading horizontally.
2Ease of operation
If the assembly is coupled directly to vertical studs, then placement is simplified, but the wall studs must be sufficiently wide to support the assembly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple mounting functions into a single integrated corner mounting bracket. The bracket simultaneously engages with vertical studs from both walls, merging the support capacity of two separate stud locations into one unified mounting system. This allows the assembly to be supported by the combined strength of two narrower wall sections rather than requiring a single wide support area.
3Area of stationary object
If the assembly is made foldable to reduce footprint, then storage space is improved, but the mounting complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic mounting system where the bracket can be positioned at multiple angles and locations along the corner of the wall. The mounting bracket includes adjustable components that allow it to adapt to different corner configurations and wall orientations. This dynamic capability provides foldable functionality for reduced storage footprint while maintaining relatively simple mounting through standardized bracket designs that accommodate various positioning requirements.
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AI summary
A weightlifting assembly includes a wall mount bracket configured for mounting to a wall surface and a weightlifting rack assembly connected to the wall mount bracket. The weightlifting rack assembly may have various configurations, including a foldable weight rack assembly, a pull-up bar, a fixed weightlifting rack, a wall-mount weightlifting rack, or various other configurations. The wall mount bracket may be elongated along a lateral width thereof and may have a first mounting region and a second mounting region spaced from each other along the lateral width of the wall mount bracket. The wall mount bracket may also include a central panel that is spaced from the wall surface to provide clearance for fasteners for connection to the weightlifting rack assembly, and in some embodiments, the weightlifting rack assembly may be connected to multiple wall mount panels.