Modular Display Mounting System for Adjustable Multi-Screen Arrays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting systems for multiple electronic displays are cumbersome to assemble, lack adjustability for non-flat walls, and are not easily scalable, limiting their versatility and installation options.
Innovation Solution
A modular mounting system with adjustable legs and elongated slots that allows for easy assembly and configuration of multiple displays in various shapes, including vertical and horizontal arrays, with teardrop-shaped slots for precise adjustment and a pusher mechanism to secure displays.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional mounting systems are used for multiple electronic displays, then the displays can be mounted on the wall, but the system becomes difficult and cumbersome to assemble
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into modular components including individual mounting feet, brackets, and display support elements that can be independently assembled and configured. Each mounting foot can be separately adjusted and attached to the wall, allowing installers to work with manageable sections rather than a single complex structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system incorporates adjustable mounting feet with slots that enable dynamic positioning and adjustment during installation. The feet can be shifted parallel to the wall plane and adjusted perpendicular to the wall, providing flexibility throughout the assembly process rather than requiring precise pre-positioning.
2Adaptability or versatility
If fixed mounting systems are used, then the structure is stable, but the system cannot accommodate non-flat walls or provide adjustment for external factors
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting feet incorporate slots that allow dynamic adjustment of position both parallel to the wall (to accommodate surface irregularities) and perpendicular to the wall (to adjust display distance). This dynamic capability enables the system to adapt to non-flat walls while maintaining stable display mounting.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows change in mounting parameters including the position of mounting feet relative to the wall and the perpendicular distance from the wall to the display. These parameter adjustments enable accommodation of varying wall conditions while maintaining system stability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple displays are mounted in a fixed array configuration, then the layout is predetermined, but the system cannot be easily scaled or reconfigured for different array sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system uses modular mounting feet and brackets that can be independently configured to create arrays of various sizes and shapes. Additional displays can be added by incorporating more mounting feet and support structures, allowing easy scaling without requiring a complete system redesign.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting feet and support structures are designed with universal adjustment capabilities that work for single displays or multiple displays in various configurations. The same basic components can be arranged to create different array shapes and sizes, providing multi-functionality across different installation scenarios.
4Reliability
If displays are tightly secured during installation, then the mounting is secure, but the displays may contact each other and suffer damage
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system allows displays to be initially attached with lateral movement capability through elongated slots, enabling installation without tight constraints. The secure tightening action is performed as a preliminary final step after displays are positioned, preventing damage during the installation process while ensuring security in the final configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanism transitions from a dynamic state allowing lateral movement during installation to a fixed state for final secure mounting. The elongated slots provide dynamic adjustment capability during installation, then the display can be tightened to a secure fixed position, eliminating damage risk while maintaining attachment security.
5Measurement precision
If precise measurement and positioning are required during installation, then the display placement is accurate, but the installation process becomes time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting feet and brackets are pre-configured with slot positions and attachment points that facilitate accurate display positioning. Tape measure slots are pre-positioned at key points on the mounting structure, allowing installers to quickly reference measurement locations without complex calculation or repeated measurements during the installation process.
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AI summary
A modular mounting system for attaching multiple electronic display devices to a wall in an array. The system provides for vertical attachment of multiple electronic displays to a single module, and for vertical and horizontal attachment of multiple modules. The disclosed modular system enables multiple displays to be mounted in a virtually unlimited number of shapes as well as the standard square and rectangular arrays.