Modular Mounting Track With Insertion Zone for Secure Repositioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting track systems lack flexibility and ease of use in securely attaching and positioning objects along a continuous track, particularly for devices that require hands-free operation, as they often require complex assembly and limited adjustment capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A modular mounting track system comprising track sections, endpieces, insertion-pieces, and angled-pieces that form a continuous track with insertion zones, allowing for easy attachment and alignment of a mount assembly, and featuring interconnecting tabs and slits or grooves for assembly, enabling flexible positioning and secure retention of objects along the track.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a continuous track system is used to enable movement of objects along a fixed path, then flexibility of positioning is improved, but the complexity of assembly and securing the object increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting track system is divided into multiple track sections that can be individually assembled and connected together to form a continuous track. Each track section contains standardized mounting features and retention elements that simplify assembly while enabling flexible positioning along the entire track length.
Solution Approach 2:
The track sections are designed with universal mounting features including standardized retention elements, mounting holes, and connection interfaces that can be used across all sections. This allows the same components to serve multiple functions: securing objects, connecting sections, and enabling positioning adjustments throughout the entire track system.
2Length of stationary object
If multiple track sections are connected to form a continuous track, then the length of the track is extended, but the reliability of securing the mount assembly decreases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple track sections are merged together through standardized connection interfaces that create a continuous, integrated track structure. The retention elements and mounting features are combined across section boundaries, ensuring that the mount assembly remains securely retained throughout the entire extended track length without compromising reliability at connection points.
3Reliability
If a retention element is used to secure a mount assembly to the track, then the object is securely retained, but the ease of adjusting the position of the object is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The retention element is designed with dynamic characteristics that allow it to be easily engaged and disengaged from the track section. The retention mechanism can be quickly released and repositioned to different locations along the track, enabling easy adjustment of the mount assembly position while maintaining secure retention when engaged.
Data Source
AI summary
A mounting track includes a track section having a track base, two vertical track-rails, and horizontal track-beams laterally-spaced-apart from each other by a first distance. An endpiece is attachable to the track section and includes an endpiece base, a vertical endpiece rail, and horizontal endpiece beams. When attached to the track section, the track base and the endpiece base align, the vertical track-rails and the vertical endpiece rail align, and the horizontal track-beams and the horizontal endpiece beams align to form a continuous track within which a retention element of a mount assembly can move. The endpiece includes an insertion zone where opposing portions of the horizontal endpiece beams are spaced-apart from each other by a second distance that is larger than the first distance to facilitate insertion of the retention element into the track.