Adjustable bracket assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current adjustable bracket assemblies are complex to assemble and adjust, require multiple components and tools, are cumbersome to transport and install, and often necessitate full replacement when a single part is damaged, lacking modularity and ease of component replacement.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable bracket assembly with modular design featuring flat-pack components, including support elements with pivot hinges and articulating arms that allow 360-degree adjustment, enabling easy assembly, adjustment, and replacement, as well as integration with modular lighting and heating fixtures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional bracket assemblies are designed with multiple components to provide adjustability and support, then the adaptability and functionality are improved, but the device complexity and assembly difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket assembly is divided into modular components including support members, articulating arms, and panels that can be independently assembled and configured. Each support member can independently support one or more articulating arms, and each articulating arm can be independently adjusted, allowing flexible configuration without requiring a complete complex assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The support members are designed with universal functionality to support multiple articulating arms and configure various panel arrangements. The same support member structure can accommodate different numbers and types of articulating arms, making the system adaptable to different applications without requiring multiple specialized components.
2Adaptability or versatility
If bracket assemblies are designed to provide broad ranges of adaptability for different installations, then the versatility is improved, but the packaging, shipping, and installation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into flat-packable components that can be efficiently shipped and stored. The support members, articulating arms, and panels are designed as separate planar elements that can be packaged in compact configurations, reducing shipping volume while maintaining full adaptability for various installation scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The articulating arms incorporate dynamic adjustment mechanisms with pivot hinges that allow continuous movement through wide ranges of motion. This dynamic capability enables the same compact component to adapt to different installation geometries and panel positions without requiring multiple fixed-configuration components.
3Reliability
If traditional bracket assemblies are assembled or installed by sellers due to complexity, then the initial setup reliability is improved, but the portability and ease of assembly deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The modular segmentation allows for simplified assembly procedures where each component has a defined function and connection interface. The support members connect to articulating arms through standardized interfaces, reducing assembly complexity while maintaining reliability through consistent connection mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The articulating arms incorporate self-aligning and self-locking features that guide proper assembly without requiring specialized tools or expertise. The pivot hinges and connection mechanisms are designed to naturally guide components into correct positions, enabling end-users to assemble the system reliably without seller intervention.
4Reliability
If bracket assemblies are handled fully assembled to ensure proper configuration, then the functional reliability is improved, but the transportation space requirements and difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system is designed as separable modules that can be shipped in compact flat-pack configurations and assembled at the destination. The support members, articulating arms, and panels are individual planar components that occupy minimal shipping volume compared to pre-assembled three-dimensional structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic articulating mechanisms allow the system to be configured in multiple positions after assembly, enabling the same compact shipped components to be deployed into various functional configurations at the installation site, eliminating the need to ship pre-configured rigid structures.
5Stability of the object's composition
If entire bracket assemblies must be replaced when a single part is damaged, then the structural integrity is maintained, but the ease of repair and cost-effectiveness deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The modular segmented design allows individual components such as articulating arms or panels to be independently replaced without affecting the structural integrity of the remaining assembly. The standardized connection interfaces ensure that replacement components maintain the same structural performance as original components.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed to allow easy removal and replacement of damaged components while retaining the majority of the functional assembly. Individual articulating arms or panels can be discarded and replaced without removing or damaging the support members or other intact components, reducing waste and repair costs.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of an adjustable panel assembly are disclosed. According to one embodiment, at least one adjustable articulating arm assembly connects a support elements having a plurality of equal sized side apertures to adjustable panel ends, providing an adjustable panel assembly with pivot hinges to rotate the adjustable panel about a common longitudinal axis for paired pivot hinges. Fixed top and side panels may be provided for each pair of corresponding support elements. Adjustable modular lighting and heating elements may be adapted between corresponding support elements to provide light or heat to a surface area below or within the panel assembly. The adjustable panel assembly components can be disassembled and/or collapsed into substantially flat shipping containers for ease of distribution and portability.