Interchangeable hanger mounting system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing plant hanger systems are semi-permanent and require complete dismounting, redrilling, and remounting to change hanger designs, which is tedious, time-consuming, and can cause structural damage.
Innovation Solution
An interchangeable hanger system featuring a 'Clever Mount' base with a T-shaped recessed slot that allows hangers to be slid in and out without tools, enabling quick and easy interchange of various hanger designs without damaging the supporting structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If screws or fasteners are used to mount hangers, then the hanger is securely fixed to the structure, but changing the hanger requires complete dismounting, redrilling, and remounting which is tedious and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into two separate components: a permanent mounting base that remains fixed to the structure, and an interchangeable hanger that can be easily swapped. The mounting base contains a T-shaped recessed slot that provides secure attachment points, while the hanger has a corresponding elongated mounting plate that slides into the slot. This segmentation allows the permanent part (base) to maintain secure fixation while the removable part (hanger) can be quickly changed without affecting the structural connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The T-shaped recessed slot in the mounting base acts as an intermediary mechanism between the permanent structure and the interchangeable hanger. This slot provides a standardized interface that accepts the elongated mounting plate, enabling secure attachment while allowing for quick release and replacement. The intermediary slot design eliminates the need for direct screw-fastening between the hanger and structure, facilitating rapid interchange while maintaining reliable fixation during use.
2Reliability
If screws or fasteners are used to mount hangers, then the hanger is securely fixed to the structure, but changing the hanger requires redrilling which can cause significant damage to the mounting location
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the mounting function from the hanger body, the system creates a permanent mounting base that remains fixed to the structure and an interchangeable hanger component. The mounting base with its T-shaped recessed slot is installed once and provides stable structural attachment, while the hanger slides in and out without requiring any drilling or fastening to the structure itself, thereby eliminating repeated structural damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The T-shaped recessed slot serves as an intermediary that absorbs the mechanical stress of attachment and detachment. Instead of screws directly fastening the hanger to the structure (causing hole enlargement and structural damage), the slot provides a controlled interface where the elongated mounting plate can be inserted and secured. This intermediary mechanism protects the mounting location from damage while maintaining secure fixation during the hanger's service period.
3Device complexity
If a single hanger design is mounted at a time, then the mounting system is simple, but the user's creative expression is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting base is designed with a universal T-shaped recessed slot that can accommodate multiple different hanger designs through the standardized elongated mounting plate interface. This universal interface allows users to interchange various hanger styles, patterns, and configurations at the same mounting location, greatly enhancing creative expression and versatility while maintaining a simple, consistent mounting system architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from a static, permanent mounting arrangement to a dynamic, interchangeable configuration. The sliding mechanism enabled by the T-shaped slot and elongated mounting plate allows for easy replacement of hangers, transforming the mounting system from a fixed state to a flexible, adaptable state. This dynamic capability enables users to frequently change hanger designs according to their creative preferences without increasing the complexity of the underlying mounting infrastructure.
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AI summary
A hanger assembly includes a first decorative element and a mounting base. The decorative element has a first surface and a first elongated mounting plate joined thereto in a plane perpendicular to the first surface. The base has a rear surface fastenable to a vertical surface, a first sidewall, and a front surface within which is formed a recessed slot having a substantially T-shaped cross-section. The recessed slot extends from an open end in the first sidewall to a fixed stop formed in the mounting base and slidably receives the mounting plate. The mounting base may be used with a variety of interchangeable multi-themed decorations or plant hangers.