Mounting Box Assembly With Adjustable Depth Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting box assemblies require specific installation members for different wallboard thicknesses, limiting their versatility and applicability.
Innovation Solution
A mounting box assembly with attaching means that allow the installation member to be fixed at multiple predetermined positions in the depth direction, accommodating various wallboard thicknesses by integrating flexible locking projections and guiding mechanisms within the box case and installation member.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a specific installation member is designed for each wallboard thickness, then the attachment precision is improved, but the device complexity increases and versatility decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The installation member is designed with multiple attachment positions (first and second positions) that can accommodate different wallboard thicknesses. The attaching means includes a locking projection that can engage with different positions on the box case, allowing a single installation member to serve multiple functions for various wallboard thicknesses rather than requiring separate members for each thickness.
Solution Approach 2:
The attaching means incorporates a movable locking projection that can be positioned at different locations along the box case. This dynamic positioning capability allows the installation member to adapt to different wallboard thicknesses by adjusting the attachment position, transforming a static single-position design into a dynamic multi-position system.
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple specific installation members are provided for different wallboard thicknesses, then the manufacturing precision for each thickness is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A single installation member design incorporates multiple attachment positions and can be used with different wallboard thicknesses. The box case includes a flange with multiple engagement positions, and the locking projection can engage at different locations, allowing one installation member to replace multiple thickness-specific members, thereby reducing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple attachment positions and functionality into a single installation member and box case assembly. Instead of having separate members for different thicknesses, the design merges the attachment mechanisms into one unified system with adjustable positioning capability, reducing the number of components needed.
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AI summary
A mounting box assembly comprising a mounting box and an installation member (5) adapted to be attached to the mounting box. The installation member (5) comprises a frame contact portion (51) by means of which the installation member (5) is adapted to be fixed to a frame of a wall. The mounting box assembly comprises attaching means for attaching the installation member (5) to the mounting box, the attaching means being integrated into the mounting box and installation member (5) and adapted to attach the installation member (5) to a first predetermined position and a second predetermined position in a depth direction by preventing movement of the box case (2) in a first direction relative to the installation member (5), the first direction being parallel to the depth direction.