Universal HVAC Duct Mount for Interior or Exterior UV Lamp Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting structures for HVAC systems lack versatility and effectiveness in securely attaching UV light assemblies and other devices to duct walls, particularly in terms of flexibility between interior and exterior wall mounting and compatibility with different duct configurations.
Innovation Solution
A mounting structure with a base having dual mounting features, allowing secure attachment to either the interior or exterior duct walls using various connectors such as screws, magnets, or adhesives, and accommodating UV light assemblies and odor bars, with features like apertures, sockets, and safety interlocks for secure and flexible installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a mounting structure is designed for interior wall attachment, then it can effectively disinfect interior surfaces, but it cannot be used for exterior wall mounting
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is designed with dual functionality to accommodate both interior and exterior wall attachments. The base structure includes mounting features on opposite sides, allowing the same device to be installed on either the interior or exterior surface of HVAC ducts, thereby achieving universal applicability across different mounting scenarios
2Adaptability or versatility
If a mounting structure is designed for exterior wall attachment, then it provides stable external mounting, but it cannot be used for interior wall mounting
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure incorporates mounting features on both the interior and exterior surfaces of the base. This allows the same mounting structure to be universally applied to both interior and exterior wall configurations of HVAC ducts, eliminating the need for separate mounting designs
3Adaptability or versatility
If a single mounting structure is used for both interior and exterior walls, then versatility is improved, but the secure attachment to different wall types deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure employs different mounting features tailored to specific wall types. Interior mounting features are optimized for interior duct surfaces while exterior mounting features are designed for exterior duct surfaces. This localized optimization ensures secure attachment to the appropriate wall type while maintaining overall versatility
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure, flexible, and adaptable mounting of UV light assemblies and odor bars to HVAC ducts, ensuring effective disinfection and odor removal while accommodating different duct configurations and user preferences for interior or exterior wall attachment.
Implementation Method 1
The second mounting features may be configured to connect to an interior wall of a duct with a magnet
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AI summary
A mount for mounting an ultraviolet (UV) lamp assembly or other device to a duct wall of an HVAC system. The mount may have a base having a first side and a second side, an aperture extending through the base from the first side to the second side, one or more first mounting features, and one or more second mounting features. To secure a UV lamp assembly to the base, the mount may have a socket allowing at least a portion of the UV lamp to extend through the aperture of the base. To secure the first side of the mount to the duct wall, the first mounting features receives connectors. To secure the second side of the mount to the duct wall, the second mounting features receive connectors. A recess between the second mounting features may facilitate connecting connectors to a duct wall without the duct wall interfering with the secured UV lamp assembly.