Modular Sign Holder with Adjustable Cross-Member Bracket Positioning

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing sign holders for modular shelving systems lack the ability to adjust height easily, limiting flexibility in displaying objects and requiring multiple brackets for multiple shelves, which complicates installation and adjustment.

Innovation Solution

A modular shelving system with a cross member and support brackets that include a base member, extension portion, and securement member, allowing for adjustable positioning of shelves and securement of signs, enabling easy height adjustment and secure display of objects.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If existing sign holders are used for modular shelving systems, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the height adjustment capability is limited and multiple brackets are required for multiple shelves

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheight adjustment capabilityVSAvoidbracket structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The support bracket is designed as a universal component that can be used across multiple shelves and positions in the modular shelving system. The bracket includes a base member that can be positioned at different locations along the cross member, and the extension portion with securement member can accommodate signs at various heights, allowing one bracket design to serve multiple functions and positions throughout the system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The bracket incorporates adjustable positioning capabilities through the base member that can be located at different positions along the cross member. This dynamic positioning feature allows the bracket to adapt to different height requirements and shelf configurations, providing flexibility without requiring multiple fixed bracket designs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple brackets are used for multiple shelves to achieve height adjustment, then the height flexibility is improved, but the installation complexity and number of components increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveheight flexibilityVSAvoidinstallation simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The support bracket is designed as a universal component that can be used across multiple shelves and positions in the modular shelving system. The bracket includes a base member that can be positioned at different locations along the cross member, and the extension portion with securement member can accommodate signs at various heights, allowing one bracket design to serve multiple functions and positions throughout the system.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The bracket is divided into distinct functional segments: a base member for attachment to the cross member, an extension portion for vertical positioning, and a securement member for holding the sign. This segmentation allows each component to be independently positioned and adjusted, simplifying installation while maintaining height flexibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed position sign holder is used, then the manufacturing is simple, but the ability to accommodate various display needs is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedisplay configuration flexibilityVSAvoidbracket design complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket incorporates adjustable positioning capabilities through the base member that can be located at different positions along the cross member. This dynamic positioning feature allows the bracket to adapt to different height requirements and shelf configurations, providing flexibility without requiring multiple fixed bracket designs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The base member is designed with pre-established attachment features that allow it to be securely positioned at various locations along the cross member before final assembly. This preliminary positioning capability enables flexible configuration planning while maintaining simple manufacturing processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12165546B2Height adjustable sign holder

Publication Date: 2024.12.10 SPG INT LLC

AI summary

A sign holder assembly for a shelving system, in which the shelving system includes a first support post and a second support post, with each support post configured to support a side of a shelf, includes a cross member configured to be coupled to and extend between the first support post and second support post. The assembly further includes a support bracket having a base member configured to be positioned about a portion of the cross member in one of a plurality of positions along a length of the cross member, an extension portion extending from the base member, and a securement member projecting from the extension portion and spaced from the base member.