Board Wall Mounting Kit for Precise Glass Board Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mounting systems for glass whiteboards face significant alignment challenges due to unique hole spacing variations, requiring multiple installers to ensure precise positioning, which is inefficient and labor-intensive.
Innovation Solution
A board wall mounting kit and method using a template with alignment guides and a marking tool to align the board and mounting template, allowing for accurate hole positioning without the need for multiple installers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional standoff mounting systems are used with pre-drilled holes in glass whiteboards, then the mounting process requires multiple installers to ensure precise alignment, but this increases labor requirements and installation complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-marking the template with hole positions before installation. The template is prepared in advance with all mounting hole locations clearly marked, eliminating the need for installers to manually measure and mark positions during installation. This pre-prepared template guides the installation process directly, ensuring precision while reducing labor requirements from multiple installers to fewer personnel.
2Measurement precision
If multiple installers are used to manually position and mark standoff locations on glass whiteboards, then alignment accuracy can be achieved, but the installation process becomes labor-intensive and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies copying by using a template that replicates the exact hole pattern and spacing requirements onto the wall surface. Instead of manually positioning each standoff and measuring distances, the template serves as a reusable copy of the mounting pattern that can be positioned once and then used to transfer all hole locations accurately. This copying approach maintains positioning accuracy while dramatically reducing the time and coordination required among multiple installers.
3Adaptability or versatility
If glass whiteboards with unique hole spacing variations are mounted using conventional methods, then each board requires custom positioning, but this increases installation complexity and potential for errors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by making the template adjustable to accommodate different hole spacing variations in glass whiteboards. The template can be modified or selected in different configurations to match the specific hole pattern of each board. This flexibility in the template parameters allows the system to adapt to various board specifications without increasing overall mounting process complexity, as the template serves as the standardized interface between the variable board parameters and the fixed wall mounting structure.
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AI summary
A mounting kit and method for accurately positioning a board on a wall are disclosed. The kit comprises a board, a mounting template, an alignment guide to ensure proper board-to-template positioning, and a marking tool for transferring hole locations. The alignment guide includes receiving channels and backstops for precise alignment, and may feature a level indicator. The method involves using the alignment guide to position the board and template, marking hole locations, transferring the template to the wall, and installing fasteners. The kit may include standoff fasteners, such as cleats with interlocking angled or socket-based connections. This system simplifies the installation process by eliminating guesswork and enhancing precision, making it particularly useful for mounting glass boards and other display surfaces.