Helmet Wall Mount Assembly with Adjustable Pads for Varied Shapes

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing helmet display solutions fail to accommodate the varied shapes and designs of sports helmets, as well as other helmets with unique openings, making it difficult to securely and adjustably mount them on walls for display.

Innovation Solution

A helmet mount assembly comprising a wall mount base with adjustable pads and a threaded element that allows for the secure attachment of helmets to a wall, enabling adjustable tilt and orientation by engaging the helmet's threaded element through a suitable opening, using either a male or female threaded configuration.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed helmet mount is used, then the helmet is securely held in place, but it cannot accommodate varied helmet shapes and designs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccommodation of varied helmet shapes and designsVSAvoidsecure holding of helmet
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The mount base is divided into multiple adjustable pads (first pad, second pad, third pad) that can be independently positioned along the threaded element, allowing each pad to be optimized for different helmet shapes and sizes while collectively providing secure support

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The pads are made adjustable in position along the threaded element, transforming a static fixed mount into a dynamic system that can be reconfigured for different helmet geometries, thereby achieving both adaptability and secure holding

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If adjustable pads are added to accommodate different helmets, then versatility improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadjustability for different helmet shapesVSAvoidnumber of adjustable components
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple pads serve universal functions of support and positioning, where each pad can function independently or in combination with others, allowing the same components to handle various helmet types without requiring specialized parts for each helmet shape

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If the helmet is pressed firmly against the wall mount base, then secure attachment is achieved, but the helmet may be damaged

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecure attachment of helmetVSAvoiddamage to helmet
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The pads act as cushioning elements positioned between the helmet and the rigid wall mount base, providing protective interference that prevents direct contact between the helmet shell and hard mounting surfaces, thereby securing the helmet without causing damage

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Data Source

PatentUS9719631B1Universal helmet mount assembly
Publication Date: 2017.08.01 DELOACH THOMAS W JR
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AI summary

A wall mount assembly for suspending a helmet near a wall to provide the illusion to a viewer positioned so that the helmet is located between the viewer and the wall mount base that the helmet is floating without support. The wall mount assembly having at least one wall mount pad that may be moved relative to a wall side of the wall mount base to alter a tilt of the helmet relative to the wall side of the wall mount base. A helmet threaded element extending from the wall mount base and through a hole in the helmet receives an interior threaded element which may be advanced to secure the helmet to the wall mount base.