Hanging Jig With Perpendicular Arms And Sliding Fastener
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hanging devices are inefficient and lack precision in locating and marking anchor positions for hanging pictures on walls, failing to provide a user-friendly and adaptable solution for various types and sizes of articles.
Innovation Solution
A hanging jig with a first arm and a second arm oriented perpendicular to each other, featuring a picture rest, moveable marking and holding members, and a leveler, which allows for precise alignment and marking of anchor positions on the wall, enabling easy hanging of pictures by sliding and removably connecting the arms with a fastener.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If existing hanging devices are used, then the basic function of locating anchor positions is provided, but the precision and efficiency of locating and marking anchor positions is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The hanging device is divided into separate functional components: a first arm for supporting the picture, a second arm for marking anchor positions, and a fastener for connecting them. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function, improving both precision and efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastener acts as an intermediary mechanism that connects the first arm and second arm, enabling precise relative positioning. The fastener with its opening and slot configuration provides a reliable intermediary connection that maintains the perpendicular relationship between arms while allowing easy assembly and disassembly.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed rigid structure is used for the arms, then structural stability is maintained, but the adaptability to different picture sizes and types is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between the first arm and second arm is made dynamic through the fastener mechanism. The fastener can be moved between an open position for easy assembly and a closed position that locks the arms in their perpendicular configuration, providing both adaptability and stability as needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The hanging device is designed with universal components that can accommodate different picture sizes and types. The first arm can support various picture configurations, and the second arm can mark different anchor positions, making the device adaptable to multiple hanging scenarios while maintaining structural integrity through the perpendicular arm configuration.
3Ease of operation
If multiple separate components are used for the arms and marking members, then the device complexity increases, but the ease of assembly and storage is improved
Solution Approach 1:
The marking members and holding members are integrated into the second arm as unified components rather than separate elements. This merging reduces the number of separate parts that need to be assembled and stored, while the fastener mechanism provides the necessary connection functionality. The integrated design maintains ease of operation by simplifying the overall assembly process.
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AI summary
A hanging jig for locating and marking anchor positions for hanging a picture is described. The hanging jig can include a first arm and a second arm in slidable connection to the first arm, and the first and second arms can be oriented perpendicular to one another. The first arm can also include a picture rest extending forward from a top end of the first arm. The second arm can also include first and second moveable marking members extending backward from the second arm and first and second moveable holding members extending forward from the second arm.