Modular Installation Support for Multi-Mode Outdoor Equipment Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional single installation supports for outdoor devices are inefficient, requiring multiple units for high-power applications, leading to space inefficiency, complex on-site wiring, and operational challenges due to scattered device installations.

Innovation Solution

A modular installation support system comprising a holding rod piece, a detachable hanging wall integral piece, and hanging pieces that can be configured for various installation modes, including hanging wall and holding rod installations, allowing for flexible and cost-effective deployment of outdoor devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If multiple sets of modules or batteries are required to support high-power devices, then the power support capability is improved, but the device complexity and installation complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower support capabilityVSAvoidinstallation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple installation supports into a single integrated structure that can simultaneously support multiple devices. The support structure includes multiple mounting plates and connecting components that allow concurrent installation of multiple modules or batteries, reducing the number of separate installation operations while maintaining high power support capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The installation support is designed with universal mounting interfaces and adjustable configurations that can accommodate different device types and sizes. The support structure can be configured for various installation modes including wall mounting, pole mounting, and ceiling mounting, making it applicable to different high-power device scenarios without requiring separate specialized supports.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Power

If multiple devices are installed separately, then the power support capability is improved, but the space utilization rate decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower support capabilityVSAvoidspace utilization rate
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The installation support structure employs a nested arrangement where multiple devices are mounted in a compact, space-efficient configuration. The mounting plates and support components are designed to overlap or interlock, allowing devices to be positioned close together vertically or horizontally, thereby maximizing space utilization while supporting multiple high-power devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes vertical space and three-dimensional positioning to arrange multiple devices. Instead of spreading devices horizontally across a large area, the support structure enables vertical stacking or multi-level mounting, transforming the space utilization problem from a two-dimensional layout challenge to a three-dimensional spatial optimization solution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Power

If multiple devices are installed separately, then the power support capability is improved, but the wiring complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower support capabilityVSAvoidwiring complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The installation support structure integrates wiring channels and conduit paths that allow multiple devices to share common power and control wiring routes. The mounting structure includes built-in pathways for cable routing that converge at centralized connection points, reducing the number of separate wiring runs required and simplifying the overall wiring complexity while supporting multiple high-power devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Device complexity

If a single installation support is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different installation modes decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation simplicityVSAvoidinstallation mode adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The installation support structure incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable components that allow it to adapt to different installation modes. The mounting plates, connecting arms, and support elements can be repositioned or reconfigured during installation to accommodate wall mounting, pole mounting, ceiling mounting, or other configurations, maintaining installation simplicity while providing versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent designs the installation support with universal mounting interfaces and standardized connection points that work across multiple installation scenarios. The same basic support structure can be adapted to different mounting surfaces and orientations through configurable attachment mechanisms, providing both simplicity and adaptability without requiring multiple specialized support types.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12196361B2Installation support compatible with multiple installation modes
Publication Date: 2025.01.14 VERTIV CORP
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AI summary

An installation support compatible with multiple installation modes, comprising a pole holding member (1), a pole-holding and wall-hanging integrated member (2), and a hanging member (3) that is detachably fixed to outdoor equipment. The hanging member (3) is detachably hung on the pole-holding and wall-hanging integrated member (2). The pole-holding and wall-hanging integrated member (2) can be independently and detachably installed on a wall body, or is enclosed with the pole holding member (1) to tightly hold a holding pole and is detachably fixed to the pole holding member (1), such that wall-hanging installation and pole-holding installation can be realized, the cost is lowered, and moreover, the field layout is simplified. Furthermore, in order to further be compatible with flush installation and flag installation of equipment, at least two hanging members (3) can be hung on each pole-holding and wall-hanging integrated member (2) side by side, and the support can further comprise an assembling member (4). In this way, a single set of installation support can satisfy four installation modes of pole-holding flush installation, pole-holding flag installation, wall-hanging flush installation and wall-hanging flag installation of the outdoor equipment simultaneously; the cost can be further lowered, and the field layout is simplified.