Modular Display Mounting Arms for Portable Multi-Monitor Setups
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display mounting systems are either permanently fixed to a surface or have large bases, making them impractical for portable use in remote work environments where space is limited and flexibility is needed to accommodate multiple or single monitors.
Innovation Solution
A modular, portable display mounting system with rotatable support arms and a removable base that allows for easy assembly and disassembly, enabling users to adjust the configuration to suit different workspaces and display setups, while maintaining stability and usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If display mounting systems are permanently fixed to a hard surface, then they can support the weight of multiple monitors, but they become unportable and cannot be easily moved between locations
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate modular components including a base unit, mounting arms, and display brackets that can be easily assembled and disassembled. This segmentation allows the system to maintain structural integrity for supporting multiple monitors while enabling portability through simple assembly and disassembly of modular parts.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting arms incorporate rotatable joints and adjustable positioning mechanisms that allow the system to transition between different configurations. The arms can rotate between extended and retracted positions, enabling the system to adapt between a stable mounted state for supporting displays and a compact folded state for portability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If display mounting systems are made freestanding without permanent fixation, then they become more portable, but they require large bases that obstruct substantial portions of the surface and are cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting arms and support structures are designed to nest within each other when not in use. The arms can be retracted into the base unit or folded against each other, allowing the system to occupy minimal surface area when portability is required while maintaining full functionality when deployed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs dynamically adjustable arms that can extend and retract based on operational needs. When portability is required, the arms retract to minimize the base footprint. When supporting displays, the arms extend to provide adequate support while maintaining a smaller overall footprint compared to traditional freestanding systems.
3Productivity
If the mounting system supports multiple monitors, then productivity is enhanced, but the system becomes more complex and difficult to transport in limited spaces
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses standardized modular mounting brackets and arms that can be independently configured for different display arrangements. Each mounting unit is self-contained and can be easily attached or detached, allowing users to scale from single to multiple monitor configurations without increasing overall system complexity. The modular design enables simple addition or removal of mounting arms based on the number of displays needed.
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AI summary
A display mounting system including a central upright support, a first support arm connecting a first terminal upright support to the central upright support, a second support arm connecting a second terminal upright support to the central upright support, and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is connected to one of the support arms and is configured to receive an electronic display. At least one of the support arms is rotatably connected to the central upright support such that the support arms can be selectively rotated between an open position and a collapsed position. In embodiments, the support arms are configured to disconnect from the central upright support and the terminal upright supports such that the central upright support and a support arm can be removed, or additional central upright supports and support arms can be incorporated.