Wall hanging system

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wall hanging systems lack an efficient and versatile solution for storage and power distribution, failing to effectively organize tools and devices while providing adequate power supply.

Innovation Solution

A modular wall panel system with interchangeable panels, hooks, and power distribution components, including a power strip and conductor system, that allows for customizable storage and power supply configurations using connectors, clips, and a control box for various power sources.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a modular wall panel system with interchangeable panels is used, then adaptability and versatility are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage and power distribution configurationsVSAvoidmodular components and connectors
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The wall hanging system is divided into multiple interchangeable wall panels, each with specific hook portions and connector portions. These modular panels can be assembled in different configurations to create customized storage and power distribution setups, allowing adaptability without requiring a completely new system for each application.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The wall panels are designed with universal connector portions that can interface with various panel types and configurations. The same basic panel structure can serve multiple functions - storage panels with hooks, power distribution panels with electrical components, or combination panels - reducing the need for specialized components for each function.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple wall panels with connectors are used to create assemblies, then adaptability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepanel assembly configurationsVSAvoidpanel assembly and disassembly
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The connector portions are designed as separate, discrete elements that can be independently engaged and disengaged. This segmentation allows users to assemble and disassemble individual panels without having to manipulate entire wall panel assemblies, significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining configurability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Reliability

If a securing member with latch mechanism is used, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecuring member retentionVSAvoidlatch member mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The latch member is designed to automatically engage with the panel hook portion when the securing member is installed, providing self-locking functionality. The gripping member rotates to cause the latching portion to engage with the hook, creating a reliable retention mechanism that requires minimal user intervention and no additional complex components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS10492631B2Wall hanging system
Publication Date: 2019.12.03 BLACK & DECKER CORP
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  • US10492631B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A wall panel system including a first wall panel, the first panel including at least a first panel hook portion. The system also including a second wall panel having a different configuration than the first wall panel. The second panel includes at least a second panel hook portion and a third panel hook portion opposing the second panel hook portion. The first wall panel is configured to engage with the second wall panel to create a wall panel assembly.