Mounting Adapter for Keystone Modules with Angled Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing assembly adapters for keystone modules in electronics boxes can only accommodate a maximum of two modules side by side due to space constraints, limiting installation flexibility and requiring separate adapters for straight and angled installations, which increases assembly complexity and part count.
Innovation Solution
A versatile assembly adapter with a holding plate featuring a stop for keystone module attachment in both straight and angled positions, using a protruding oblique surface for alignment and third recesses for secure fastening, allowing the same parts to be used for both installation types without increasing on-site assembly effort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate mounting adapters are used for straight and angled installations, then installation flexibility is improved, but assembly complexity and part count increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting adapter is designed with a single structure that can accommodate both straight and angled installations of Keystone modules. The adapter includes a mounting plate with a recess that can hold the module in either orientation, eliminating the need for separate adapters for different installation types.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple Keystone modules are arranged side by side, then connectivity options increase, but space constraints limit the number of modules to maximum two
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting adapter utilizes vertical space within the electronics box by allowing Keystone modules to be arranged in an angled configuration. This dimensional approach enables efficient use of available space while maintaining the ability to install multiple modules without requiring additional horizontal area.
3Ease of operation
If Keystone modules are installed at an angle, then furniture can be positioned closer to the wall, but requiring separate angled mounting adapters increases part count
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting adapter is designed with a single structure that can accommodate both straight and angled installations of Keystone modules. The adapter includes a mounting plate with a recess that can hold the module in either orientation, eliminating the need for separate adapters for different installation types.
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AI summary
In order to create a mounting adapter (1) for attachment to an electronics box, for receiving and holding one or two Keystone modules (3), comprising at least a mounting plate (2) with connecting holes (4) for connection to the electronics box, and further comprising a first recess (5) into which an insert (6) for receiving and holding the Keystone module (3) or Keystone modules (3) can be inserted or is inserted, in which the mounting of the Keystone module or Keystone modules is possible both in a straight and in an angled position to the mounting plate and thus to the wall, in which only an extremely small number of parts need to be kept on hand for on-site assembly, which is cost-effective and easy to manufacture and has a long service life, it is proposed that the mounting plate (2) has holding means,by means of which the insert part (6) and thus the Keystone module (3) or Keystone modules (3) arranged thereon can be optionally attached or fastened either in a straight position that runs approximately parallel to the mounting plate (2) of the mounting adapter (1), or in a position that runs at an angle to the mounting plate (2) of the mounting adapter (1).