Modular Wall-Mounted Sensor Mounting Device for Multi-Function Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wall-mounted sensors are limited in functionality as they typically perform a single task and lack interoperability, requiring multiple sensors to be distributed throughout buildings for various monitoring tasks, and are often unattractive and not designed for communication with each other.
Innovation Solution
A modular sensor-mounting device with a tubular body and locking structure that allows for easy installation on mounting structures, enabling the attachment of various sensors and communication through bidirectional data and power transmission, allowing for distributed sensing and controlled responses across different environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple conventional sensors are distributed throughout the building, then monitoring coverage is improved, but device complexity and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple sensor functions (temperature, humidity, motion detection, air quality monitoring) into a single integrated wall-mounted device with a modular architecture. This merging approach maintains comprehensive monitoring coverage while reducing the number of separate devices needed, thereby simplifying installation and reducing system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall-mounted sensor device is designed as a universal platform that can perform multiple sensing functions simultaneously. The modular design allows different sensor modules to be attached to a common mounting structure, enabling one device to replace multiple specialized sensors while maintaining adaptability to various monitoring needs.
2Device complexity
If conventional single-function sensors are used, then device simplicity is maintained, but functionality and adaptability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor system is segmented into a permanent wall-mounted base unit and detachable sensor modules. This segmentation allows the base unit to remain simple and fixed, while functionality is extended through interchangeable modules that can be attached as needed. Each module can be optimized for a specific sensing function while the overall system gains versatility through module combinations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates dynamic reconfigurability through removable and replaceable sensor modules. Users can dynamically adjust the system's functionality by attaching different modules based on current needs, allowing the device to adapt its capabilities without changing the fundamental simple structure of the wall-mounted base unit.
3Productivity
If multiple separate sensors are installed, then specific sensing tasks are accomplished, but aesthetic appearance and communication capability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple sensing functions are merged into a single unified wall-mounted device with a coordinated modular design. The base unit and sensor modules share a consistent aesthetic language, creating a harmonious appearance that eliminates the visual clutter of multiple separate sensors while maintaining the ability to perform various sensing tasks through module attachment.
Data Source
AI summary
Sensor-mounting devices are disclosed. A sensor mounting device has a tubular body having a front end, a rear end, and a through hole that extends between the front and rear ends. The tubular body front end includes a flange with a perimeter that is larger than a perimeter of the tubular body. The flange may be positioned at a front face of a mounting structure. A sensor-attachment structure is located on at least one of the tubular body and the front flange. Further locking structure extends from the tubular body to couple the tubular body to the mounting structure. The locking structure is at least one item from the group consisting of: a rear flange, a barb, and threading.