Hinged Bracket Wall Mounting Assembly for Single-Person Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall mounting devices are inefficient in optimizing space utilization and require multiple installation steps, making it difficult for a single person to easily install them.
Innovation Solution
A wall mounting assembly comprising brackets with hinged frame members and angled T-slots on panels, allowing for easy engagement and disengagement without tilting, and a rotatable hook mechanism for secure hanging and easy installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional wall mounting devices are used, then items can be stored on walls, but the installation process requires multiple steps and is difficult for a single person to perform
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the panel and bracket into a single integrated mounting device, eliminating the need for separate installation steps. The integrated design allows the panel to directly engage with wall slots while incorporating bracket functionality, reducing the number of components and simplifying installation to a single-step process that can be easily performed by one person.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device is divided into modular components with standardized slot configurations that can be independently positioned and engaged. The panel contains multiple slots at different orientations and positions, allowing flexible configuration without requiring complex assembly steps. This segmentation enables simple snap-in installation of individual modules.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional wall mounting devices are used, then items can be hung on walls, but space utilization is not optimized
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device incorporates multiple slot types (horizontal, vertical, angled) and bracket configurations within a single panel design, allowing the same panel to accommodate various hanging orientations and item types. This multi-functionality maximizes space utilization by enabling flexible arrangement of stored items without requiring multiple specialized mounting panels.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces angled slots and three-dimensional bracket positioning capabilities, allowing items to be mounted at various angles and depths from the wall surface. This dimensional flexibility optimizes space utilization by enabling items to be arranged in multiple spatial configurations, maximizing wall surface coverage and accessible storage volume.
Data Source
AI summary
Wall mounting assemblies and methods are disclosed. The assembly includes a bracket that has two frame members coupled at a hinge. Each frame member has a hook for engaging a recess or slot on a panel. Rotating the two frame members causes the hooks to lock into the slots on the panel.