Toolless Friction Mount Bracket for Temporary Work Surface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing temporary workspace solutions are cumbersome and require multiple pieces, complex mounting mechanisms, and additional tools, making them difficult to set up and relocate without damaging the mounting surface.
Innovation Solution
A removably mountable temporary work surface featuring a toolless mounting bracket with a friction fit mechanism, a spacing bar with locking mechanisms, and a work surface with magnetic attachment mechanisms, allowing for quick and easy mounting, adjustment, and relocation without tools or damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing temporary workspace solutions are used, then a workspace can be established, but the setup process is cumbersome and requires multiple pieces, complex mounting mechanisms, and additional tools
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the mounting bracket, spacing bar, and work surface into a single integrated unit. The friction fit bracket is directly attached to the spacing bar, which is hinged to the work surface, eliminating the need for separate mounting components and tools. This integration allows the entire workspace to be mounted to construction framing with a simple one-piece installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The friction fit bracket utilizes a self-adjusting mechanism where the bracket's geometry and friction between surfaces automatically secure the workspace to the framing. The lateral gap and internal edges are designed to self-align and self-lock onto the framing member without requiring tools or additional adjustment mechanisms.
2Ease of operation
If existing temporary workspace solutions are used, then a workspace can be established, but relocation and dismounting require additional tools and may damage the mounting surface
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical fastening systems (screws, nails, clips requiring tools) with a friction-based mechanical system. The friction fit bracket relies on friction between its surfaces and the framing member to hold the workspace in place, allowing tool-free installation and removal while preventing damage to the mounting surface.
Solution Approach 2:
The workspace incorporates a hinged connection between the spacing bar and work surface, allowing the work surface to dynamically adjust between mounted and folded positions. This dynamic design enables easy relocation by simply folding the work surface and detaching the bracket without tools.
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing temporary workspace solutions are used, then a workspace can be established, but adjustment of height and position is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The hinged connection between the spacing bar and work surface creates a dynamic structure that can be easily adjusted to different heights and angles. The hinge allows the work surface to pivot relative to the spacing bar, enabling simple height and position adjustments without tools or complex mechanisms.
4Device complexity
If existing temporary workspace solutions are used, then a workspace can be established, but the structure requires multiple separate pieces making assembly complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the mounting bracket, spacing bar, and work surface into a single pre-assembled unit. The bracket is attached to the spacing bar, and the work surface is hinged to the spacing bar, creating one integrated component that eliminates the need for on-site assembly of multiple separate pieces.
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
The solution provides a convenient, easy-to-use workspace that can be quickly mounted and dismounted, adjusted in height, and relocated without damaging the mounting surface, addressing the limitations of existing temporary workspace solutions.
Implementation Method 1
a magnetic attachment mechanism. In some of these and other configurations, a magnetic attachment mechanism may include at least two magnets affixed to opposite ends of a flexible tether
Implementation Method 2
the friction fit bracket implemented in the disclosed devices may include at least three internal edges and a lateral gap
Data Source
AI summary
A removably mountable temporary work surface is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the removably mountable temporary work surface includes a toolless mounting bracket, a spacing bar, and a hinge affixed to a work surface. The toolless mounting bracket may be configured to mount to construction framing. The spacing bar can be configured to extend or retract for use and storage. In various configurations, the work surface may include a metallic material and include one or more mechanisms to secure contents to the work surface, such as magnetic tethers. The work surface can be sized to form a substantially contiguous surface when mounted to adjacent framing posts.