Modular Wall Corner Assembly With Magnetic Mounting and Hidden Wiring

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional home theater design faces challenges with acoustical treatment panels being unsightly, requiring numerous holes in walls and ceilings for mounting, and difficulty integrating speakers and lighting, along with visible wiring.

Innovation Solution

A modular wall overlay system that is detachably coupled to walls or ceilings, hiding acoustical treatment panels, speakers, and wiring behind aesthetically pleasing panels with magnetic attachments and a cable retention system, allowing for easy installation and customization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If acoustical treatment panels are mounted directly to walls and ceilings, then effective acoustical treatment is achieved, but the panels are unsightly and require numerous holes in surfaces

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveacoustical treatment effectivenessVSAvoidvisual appearance and surface damage

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides the acoustical treatment into separate components: a decorative overlay panel and a mounting structure with magnetic attachments. The panels are segmented into modular units that can be independently positioned and attached to the surface without direct penetration, eliminating the need for numerous holes while maintaining acoustical effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

A magnetic mounting system serves as an intermediary between the decorative panel and the wall/ceiling surface. The magnetic attachments provide a non-invasive connection method that holds the panels in place without requiring screws or holes, thus preserving surface integrity and visual appearance while maintaining secure attachment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Object-affected harmful factors

If speakers and lighting are integrated into the wall structure, then a clean visual appearance is achieved, but wiring becomes visible and installation becomes complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevisual appearanceVSAvoidinstallation complexity and wiring visibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system nests speakers, lighting, and other accessories within the modular panel structure. The panels are designed to accommodate these elements internally, with dedicated compartments and routing channels that hide wiring and components within the panel thickness, maintaining a clean external appearance while simplifying installation through modular assembly.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The modular panels are designed as multi-functional units that can accommodate various accessories (speakers, lighting, electronics) within the same structural framework. This universal design allows different components to be integrated using the same mounting and routing mechanisms, reducing overall installation complexity despite the variety of functions provided.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Strength

If traditional mounting methods are used for wall panels, then secure attachment is achieved, but installation time increases and surfaces are damaged

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment securityVSAvoidinstallation time and surface damage

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces traditional mechanical fastening methods (screws, nails, adhesives) with a magnetic attachment system. The magnetic mounts provide secure attachment through magnetic force, eliminating the need for penetrating fasteners and reducing installation time while preserving surface integrity. The magnetic strength is sufficient to hold the panels securely in place.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The system provides effective acoustical treatment while maintaining a visually appealing design, reducing installation time and damage to surfaces, and enabling easy removal and reconfiguration of components.

Implementation Method 1

an elastic corner insert that is flexible and has a curved outer surface configured to fill the gap between the outer corner of the corner bracket and the first and second frame elements when assembled

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElastic deformation: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

The corner bracket has an upstanding foot that protrudes rearwardly therefrom and carries a coupling member at a distal end thereof

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS10961703B2Corner assembly for a modular wall overlay system

Publication Date: 2021.03.30 RAYVA INT LLC

AI summary

A corner hardware kit for completing a frame corner that is defined by a first frame element and a second frame element includes a corner bracket having a first portion for attachment to the first frame element and a second portion for attachment to the second frame element. The corner bracket has an upstanding foot that protrudes rearwardly therefrom and carries a coupling member at a distal end thereof. The kit also includes an elastic corner insert that has a curved outer surface and has a pair of first coupling elements for mating to a pair of second coupling elements that are associated with the first and second frame elements to complete the corner of the frame.