Modular Clipping Mount for Stable Railing Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals face difficulties in securely mounting cylindrical-shaped items to railing structures without using cumbersome mechanical fasteners, which can lead to instability and accidents.
Innovation Solution
A modular, double-ended clipping device with detachable ends, comprising C-shaped mounting brackets and a coupling mechanism with interlocking members, allows for secure attachment of cylindrical objects to railings without the need for mechanical fasteners, providing a versatile and temporary mounting solution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If mechanical fasteners are used to secure cylindrical items to railing structures, then the mounting stability is improved, but the device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to cumbersome installation, adjustment, and removal
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device is divided into two separate C-shaped brackets that can be independently attached to the railing and cylindrical object, connected through a coupling mechanism. This segmentation allows each bracket to be independently positioned and secured, simplifying installation while maintaining stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mechanism between the two brackets is designed to be detachable and reconfigurable, allowing users to easily assemble, disassemble, and adjust the mounting configuration without permanent fasteners. This dynamic connection maintains security while enabling flexible operation.
2Reliability
If mechanical fasteners are used to secure cylindrical items to railing structures, then the mounting stability is improved, but the device complexity deteriorates due to the need for mechanical fasteners
Solution Approach 1:
The invention replaces traditional mechanical fasteners (screws, bolts, nuts) with a coupling mechanism that uses interlocking C-shaped brackets. This substitution eliminates complex threading and fastening operations while maintaining secure mounting through the geometric interlocking of the C-shaped structures.
Solution Approach 2:
By dividing the mounting system into separate modular brackets connected through a coupling mechanism, the design avoids the need for complex integrated fasteners. Each component is simple in structure, and their combination provides secure mounting without mechanical fasteners.
3Reliability
If a fixed mounting solution is used for cylindrical items, then the mounting stability is improved, but the adaptability deteriorates as the device cannot be easily reconfigured or removed
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling mechanism is designed to be detachable, allowing the mounting configuration to be dynamically adjusted, reconfigured, or completely removed. This dynamic design enables the same system to provide stable mounting when needed while allowing easy adaptation to different uses or locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The C-shaped bracket design with the coupling mechanism creates a universal mounting solution that can accommodate various cylindrical objects of different sizes and shapes. The same basic structure can be used for bikes, brooms, shovels, or other cylindrical items, providing both stability and versatility.
4Ease of operation
If simple leaning is used for cylindrical items against railing structures, then the ease of operation is improved, but the stability deteriorates causing items to fall
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the simplicity of leaning (by using gravity-assisted C-shaped bracket closure) with the security of mechanical attachment (through the interlocking brackets and coupling mechanism). The C-shaped brackets naturally close around the cylindrical object when positioned, providing both ease of operation and stable mounting without requiring active fastening.
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AI summary
A modular clipping device is used to attach a cylindrical device to a railing structure. The clipping device is formed from two detachable clasps that enable a user to form a semi-permanent mount for the cylindrical device. The clipping device has a pair of mounting brackets and a coupling mechanism. The pair of mounting brackets are clasps that are each designed to clamp around the cylindrical object and the railing structure. The coupling mechanism is a detachable fastener that has a pair of interlocking members which can be quickly connected to or detached from each other. Additionally, each of the interlocking members is connected to a corresponding mounting bracket so that the mounting brackets can be detachably connected to each other. The interlocking members are connected in between the mounting brackets and retain the mounting brackets in a desired orientation.