Furniture assembly and mounting device and mounting method thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing furniture assembly mounting systems expose fixing screws, compromising aesthetics and stability due to inadequate clamping force if screws are not tightly fastened or loosened.
Innovation Solution
A mounting device comprising a panel with extended and supporting sections, a mounting member with supporting parts, and fastening members that connect the mounting member to the panel, along with an auxiliary member that covers the mounting member and fastening members, ensuring secure attachment and hiding the fastening components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If fixing screws are used to connect the mounting member to the panel, then the mounting member can be securely attached to the panel, but the fixing screws are exposed on the inner surface which compromises appearance and is prone to damp
Solution Approach 1:
The harmful element (exposed fixing screws) is extracted and hidden by introducing a covering component. The covering component is installed over the fixing screws, removing them from visible areas and protecting them from environmental factors while maintaining the secure attachment function.
Solution Approach 2:
A covering component is introduced as an intermediary element between the fixing screws and the environment. This covering component serves as a mediator that hides the screws from view and protects them from damp, while allowing the fixing screws to maintain their attachment function.
2Ease of operation
If fixing screws are not tightly fastened or are loosened, then the installation process becomes easier and more flexible, but the clamping force becomes insufficient affecting the stability of the mounted component
Solution Approach 1:
The covering component is designed to be installed after the fixing screws are in place, preliminarily securing the mounting member before final adjustment. This allows for easy installation and adjustment of the fixing screws while the covering component is already providing protective coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The covering component provides beforehand protection for the fixing screws, cushioning against the harmful effects of exposure to damp and visual imperfection. This allows the fixing screws to be adjusted for optimal stability without compromising the protective coverage.
3Reliability
If multiple fastening members are used to ensure stable attachment, then the mounting member becomes more securely connected to the panel, but the number of exposed fastening components increases compromising appearance
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple fixing screws and the covering component are merged into a unified assembly. The covering component encompasses all fastening members, combining their functions while hiding their individual appearances, thus maintaining attachment stability without the visual complexity of multiple exposed fasteners.
Solution Approach 2:
The harmful visual complexity of multiple exposed fastening members is extracted by introducing the covering component. This covering element removes the visual presence of multiple fasteners while maintaining their structural function, simplifying the appearance while preserving attachment stability.
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AI summary
A mounting device is configured to mount a panel to a wall of an object. The mounting device includes a mounting member and an auxiliary member. The mounting member is configured to be mounted to the panel, and the mounting member is arranged with at least one coupling device. The at least one coupling device is configured to connect the panel to the wall. The auxiliary member is configured to cover at least one predetermined portion of the mounting member.