Light Therapy Mounting Pole With Adjustable Brackets
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a broader range of supportive accessories for light therapy devices, as existing solutions are limited in terms of versatility and adaptability for different applications and environments.
Innovation Solution
A light therapy device mounting system comprising an elongate pole with multiple holes, mounting devices, top and bottom brackets, and adjustable mechanisms that allow for height adjustment and secure attachment to various surfaces, enabling the system to be used with multiple light therapy devices and various mounting configurations such as door mounts, mobile stands, and fixed stands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of mounting accessories are provided for different applications, then adaptability and versatility are improved, but device complexity and inventory requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single elongate pole with standardized mounting features (holes, brackets) that can serve multiple mounting functions across different applications. The pole can be configured for door mounting, stand mounting, and wall mounting through interchangeable brackets rather than requiring entirely separate mounting systems for each application.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the mounting system into modular components: the elongate pole, various brackets (door brackets, stand brackets, wall brackets), and mounting devices. This allows the system to be customized for different applications by selecting and combining appropriate components rather than providing complete separate systems.
2Productivity
If the mounting system accommodates multiple light therapy devices, then productivity and treatment capacity are improved, but device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies merging by combining multiple light therapy devices onto a single elongate pole structure. The pole serves as a common support for multiple mounting devices, each holding a light therapy device, thereby increasing treatment capacity while sharing common structural components rather than requiring separate standalone units for each device.
Solution Approach 2:
The elongate pole serves universal functions as a common mounting structure for multiple different light therapy devices. The standardized holes and bracket interfaces allow different types of devices to be mounted on the same pole, enabling the system to handle multiple devices with a single standardized support structure.
3Ease of operation
If height adjustment and repositioning capabilities are added, then ease of operation and adaptability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by incorporating adjustable mounting mechanisms that allow the position of mounting devices on the elongate pole to be changed. The sliding brackets and repositionable mounting devices enable height adjustment and repositioning along the pole, transforming a static mounting system into a dynamic one that can be adapted to different operational requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by providing pre-drilled holes at various positions along the elongate pole and pre-configurable brackets. These predetermined mounting positions allow for quick adjustment and repositioning without requiring complex real-time adjustment mechanisms, as the adjustment options have been prepared in advance through the hole pattern and bracket design.
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AI summary
A light therapy device mounting system may include an elongate pole comprising a plurality of holes, a first portion, a second portion, and a coupler configured to couple the first portion and the second portion. In some embodiments, the system includes a slider mount slidably coupled to the elongate pole via at least one hole of the plurality of holes, a top bracket slidably coupled to the first portion of the elongate pole, and a bottom bracket slidably coupled to the second portion of the elongate pole. The top bracket may include a top hook for receiving a top portion of a door, and the bottom bracket may include a bottom hook for receiving a bottom portion of the door.