Cosmetic Mirror Mount With Rotatable Coupler Disk
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cosmetic mirror mounts do not allow for in-plane rotation of the mirror, limiting user adjustment and versatility.
Innovation Solution
A cosmetic mount comprising a base, an arm, and a coupler with a rotatable coupler disk that allows the mirror to rotate in-plane, providing multiple degrees of motion and attachment/detachment flexibility from various surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional fixed mount is used to attach the mirror to the wall, then the mounting structure is simple and stable, but the mirror cannot rotate in-plane limiting user adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The mount is divided into separate functional components: a base for wall attachment, an arm for extension, and a coupler with a rotatable disk for mirror attachment. This segmentation allows the mirror to rotate in-plane while maintaining overall structural stability and simplifying manufacturing of individual parts.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupler incorporates a rotatable disk that enables dynamic in-plane rotation of the mirror around the arm axis. This dynamic element allows the mirror to adjust its orientation freely within the plane perpendicular to the arm, providing versatility while the base and arm remain stable.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the mirror is permanently fixed to the wall, then the mounting is stable and secure, but the mirror cannot be easily detached or repositioned
Solution Approach 1:
The mount consists of separable components (base, arm, coupler) that can be assembled and disassembled. The mirror attaches to the coupler disk which can be easily detached and reattached, allowing repositioning while maintaining secure attachment when installed.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupler design allows the mirror to be dynamically attached and detached from the arm assembly. The rotatable disk interface provides both secure mounting when attached and easy removal when needed, balancing reliability with flexibility.
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AI summary
The present disclosure describes a cosmetic mount (e.g., for mounting a cosmetic mirror to a wall) and a system that include the cosmetic mount. The cosmetic mount includes a base, an arm, and a coupler. The arm is coupled to the base at a first end of the arm. The coupler includes a coupler arm, a coupler base, and a coupler disk. The coupler arm is rotatably coupled to a second end of the arm opposite the first end such that the coupler arm extends from the arm along a first axis. The coupler base is coupled to the coupler arm. The coupler disk is coupled to the coupler base such that the coupler disk is rotatable about the first axis.