Screen mounting system
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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 allows for easy assembly and linkage of modules to accommodate multiple displays in various configurations, including vertical and horizontal arrangements, with teardrop-shaped slots for lateral 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 is difficult and cumbersome to assemble
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate modular components: wall-mounted brackets with mounting feet, and display-mounted plates with fasteners. These segments can be independently assembled and then connected through slots and fasteners, making the overall system easier to assemble while maintaining structural integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system uses universal slots and fasteners that can accommodate multiple display sizes and configurations. The same basic bracket and plate design can be used for single or multiple displays, reducing the need for different models and simplifying the assembly process
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional mounting systems are used, then displays can be mounted, but they lack adjustability for non-flat walls
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting feet are designed to be adjustable relative to the wall-mounted brackets, allowing the system to adapt to non-flat walls. The feet can be positioned at different distances from the wall and angled to compensate for wall irregularities, providing dynamic adjustment capability during installation
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting feet act as intermediaries between the wall and the display mounting brackets. They provide a flexible connection that can accommodate wall irregularities while maintaining proper display alignment, easing the installation process on non-flat surfaces
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional mounting systems are used, then displays can be mounted, but the system is not easily scalable
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into identical modular units (brackets and plates) that can be replicated for different display configurations. Whether mounting one or multiple displays, the same basic components are used, making the system easily scalable without increasing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The universal slot and fastener design allows the same mounting components to be used for single or multiple displays in various arrangements. This universality enables easy scaling from one to many displays without requiring different models or complex reconfiguration
4Manufacturing precision
If displays are mounted tightly together, then the overall display is compact, but displays may contact each other during installation causing damage
Solution Approach 1:
The elongated slots allow displays to be preliminarily positioned without tight constraints during installation. The slots provide lateral adjustment capability, enabling installers to position displays safely before final tightening, preventing damage while achieving precise final positioning
5Ease of operation
If fixed position mounting is used, then installation is simple, but adjustment for tolerance buildups is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities through elongated slots that allow lateral movement. This enables simple initial installation followed by precise adjustment to compensate for tolerance buildups, maintaining both ease of operation and alignment precision
Data Source
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.