Mounting Support with Divergently Arcuate Legs for Universal Surface Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting supports are limited to specific surface types and shapes, leading to incompatibilities when used with different surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A mounting support with divergently arcuate inner surfaces and a fastener system that allows for secure attachment to various mounting surfaces, including tubular structures of different shapes and sizes, using elastic bands or wraparound fasteners for versatility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a mounting support is designed for a specific surface type and shape, then it provides stable mounting for that specific surface, but it becomes incompatible with other surface types and shapes
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting support is designed with a universal interface system comprising a body with multiple legs having divergently arcuate inner surfaces that can accommodate various surface shapes. The fastening mechanism includes multiple attachment points and adjustable fasteners that can secure the support to different surface types (circular, rectangular, irregular) without requiring different support designs, thus achieving multi-functionality and broad adaptability while maintaining reliable mounting.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a mounting support is designed to accommodate multiple surface types, then it improves versatility, but it increases device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting support is segmented into distinct functional components: a body portion, multiple legs with specific arcuate surfaces for different surface contacts, and a fastening system with separate adjustment mechanisms. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while the overall assembly maintains simplicity. The legs can be independently positioned and adjusted, enabling adaptation to various surfaces without requiring a completely complex redesign of the entire structure.
3Reliability
If specific mounting supports are manufactured for different surfaces, then each support is optimized for its specific surface, but it increases manufacturing complexity and inventory requirements
Solution Approach 1:
A single universal mounting support design incorporates features that enable it to be manufactured using standard processes while accommodating multiple surface types. The body with legs having divergently arcuate inner surfaces can be produced as one standardized component through conventional manufacturing methods. This eliminates the need to manufacture and inventory multiple specialized support types for different surfaces, simplifying production while maintaining optimized mounting capability across various surface geometries.
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AI summary
A mounting support for mounting an object, such as a light, flashlight or the like, to a mounting surface is disclosed. The support comprises a body to which may be coupled the object, at least two legs projecting from the body, the legs comprising opposed divergently arcuate inner surfaces each providing at least one abutment point for abutting the legs upon the mounting surface, and a fastener for maintaining the abutment. The object or light may be integrally, fixedly, pivotally or otherwise coupled to the body.