Interchangeable Lateral Brackets for Dual-Mode Electronic Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices require two distinct mounting accessories for different mounting scenarios, leading to waste when only one is selected.
Innovation Solution
A mounting accessory with interchangeable lateral brackets that can be configured in two ways, allowing the device body to be mounted on either of two specific objects using identical brackets with adjustable screw positions and shapes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If two distinct mounting accessories are provided for different mounting scenarios, then the adaptability is improved, but the loss of substance increases due to waste of the unselected accessory
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting accessory is designed with dual functionality to accommodate two different mounting scenarios. The bracket includes a first mounting portion for wall mounting and a second mounting portion for vehicle mounting, allowing a single accessory to serve multiple purposes. This eliminates the need to produce and discard a second distinct mounting accessory, thereby reducing waste while maintaining adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting accessory is divided into distinct functional segments: a first mounting portion with first mounting holes for wall installation, and a second mounting portion with second mounting holes for vehicle installation. These segments can be selectively used based on the mounting scenario, allowing the same physical accessory to serve different functions without requiring complete duplication of the entire mounting component.
2Adaptability or versatility
If two distinct mounting accessories are manufactured, then the adaptability is improved, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
By designing a single mounting accessory that incorporates both wall mounting and vehicle mounting capabilities, the manufacturer eliminates the need to produce two separate accessories. This reduces material costs, manufacturing overhead, inventory management complexity, and shipping requirements, while still providing adaptability for different mounting scenarios through the integrated dual-purpose design.
3Loss of substance
If a single mounting accessory is designed to accommodate both mounting scenarios, then the loss of substance is reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting accessory is segmented into distinct functional portions: a first mounting portion with first mounting holes for wall installation, and a second mounting portion with second mounting holes for vehicle installation. This segmentation allows each portion to be optimized for its specific function while being part of a unified structure, reducing the complexity burden compared to a fully integrated design without clear functional separation.
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the mounting accessory have different local qualities optimized for their specific mounting scenarios. The first mounting portion has features suited for wall mounting, while the second mounting portion has features suited for vehicle mounting. This local differentiation allows the overall accessory to handle multiple scenarios without requiring the entire structure to be overly complex.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device includes a device body and a mounting accessory. The mounting accessory includes a first lateral bracket and a second lateral bracket. When the first lateral bracket and the second lateral bracket are mounted on the device body in a first mounting configuration, the first lateral bracket and the second lateral bracket provide a set of locking points. When the first lateral bracket and the second lateral bracket are mounted on the device body in a second mounting configuration, the first lateral bracket and the second lateral bracket provide another set of locking points.