Mounting Bracket with Biasing Tab for Secure Hardware Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current bathroom hardware mounting solutions are prone to detachment from walls and are difficult to install, failing to provide a secure and easy installation process.
Innovation Solution
A mounting bracket with a biasing member and tongue mechanism that allows for easy attachment and secure fixation of hardware components to the wall, utilizing a plate with multiple fastener points and adjustable anchoring options for stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional mounting solutions are used, then the hardware can be installed on the wall, but the hardware is prone to detachment during use and difficult to install
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a mounting bracket that attaches to the wall and a hardware component that attaches to the bracket. This segmentation allows the bracket to be securely installed on the wall while the hardware component can be easily attached and detached, resolving the contradiction between mounting security and installation ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket is pre-installed on the wall with fastening elements positioned to engage with the hardware component. This preliminary action ensures secure mounting capability is established before the hardware component is attached, allowing easy installation without compromising mounting security.
2Ease of operation
If simple fastening methods are used, then installation is easy, but the mounting is not secure during use
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening system transitions from a static traditional mounting to a dynamic mechanism where the biasing member actively engages and disengages the fastening elements. This dynamic action provides strong secure mounting during use while allowing easy attachment and detachment, resolving the contradiction between installation ease and mounting strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The biasing member changes the force parameter by applying elastic force to move the fastening elements into engagement with the mounting bracket. This parameter change enables strong mounting strength through mechanical engagement while maintaining ease of operation through controlled engagement and disengagement.
3Stability of the object's composition
If multiple fastening points are provided, then mounting stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple fastening elements are merged into a single integrated mounting bracket structure. The bracket combines multiple mounting features and fastening points into one cohesive component, providing mounting stability through multiple engagement points while avoiding the complexity of separate components for each fastening point.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure and predictable mounting of bathroom hardware, ensuring it remains firmly attached during use and simplifies the installation process.
Implementation Method 1
a biasing member (150) positioned at the lower end of the plate (104) and configured to bias the tab (152) outwardly away from the plate (104)
Data Source
AI summary
A mounting bracket is provided that includes a plate having a mounting hole for attachment to a surface. The mounting bracket includes a hooking portion attached to the plate for supporting a hardware mounting component. The mounting bracket further includes a biasing member attached to the plate and biasing a tab of the biasing member to a first position for engagement with the hardware mounting component to secure the hardware mounting component to the plate. The tab of the biasing member is movable to a second position where the tab does not engage the hardware mounting component.