Modular TV Stand Bridging Structure for Flexible Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing television mounting systems lack versatility and customization options, requiring multiple kits for different TV types and configurations, leading to consumer confusion and increased retailer inventory costs.
Innovation Solution
A modular flat panel television console and support kit that includes a bridging structure, vertical column, and mounting frame, allowing consumers to assemble and reconfigure the console in multiple ways to accommodate various TV sizes and mounting preferences, with features like wire hiding and adjustable components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate mounting kits are provided for different TV types and configurations, then each specific mounting need is met, but consumer confusion and retailer inventory costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting kit is designed with universal components that can be configured for multiple TV types and mounting scenarios. The bridge structure with adjustable legs, various shelf configurations, and interchangeable mounting plates enable a single kit to serve wall mounting, console mounting, and corner mounting configurations for different TV sizes and types.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting kit is divided into modular segments including the bridge structure, legs, shelves, and mounting plates that can be independently assembled and reconfigured. This segmentation allows consumers to assemble only the components needed for their specific configuration, reducing complexity while maintaining versatility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed console structure is provided, then manufacturing and inventory are simplified, but customization options for consumers are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The console structure incorporates dynamic, adjustable elements including legs that can be positioned at different heights and angles, shelves that can be relocated along the legs, and a bridge structure that can be configured in multiple orientations. This dynamic design allows the same components to create different console configurations without requiring multiple fixed designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The kit provides pre-designed connection interfaces and standardized mounting points that simplify the assembly process. While the structure is customizable, the preliminary design of connection mechanisms and component interfaces reduces the complexity consumers face during assembly.
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AI summary
A flat panel television console and support kit allows the consumer to employ any of three modes of support, namely stand mount, console mount, and wall mount. The console assembly has upper and lower shelves on upper and lower shelf supports, which are supported between a pair of legs. A bridge receptacle is located on the upper end of each leg. A bridging structure has ends that can be received in the bridge receptacles. A vertical column having a lower end is detachably secured to the bridging structure at a joint so that the vertical column extends upwardly from the bridging structure, providing an elevated support for a flat panel television. A cap structure can be received in the bridge receptacles when the bridging structure is not used, and a flat panel television may be mounted on a stand on the console or on a wall mount.