Movable Extension Assembly for TV Mounting Fastener Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wall mounting systems for large and heavy flat panel televisions become impractical due to the difficulty in accessing fasteners, as the space between the television and the wall is insufficient, making it hard for installers to securely attach the adapter brackets, especially with larger screens exceeding 63 inches.
Innovation Solution
A movable extension component connected to the fastener allows for easy access at the bottom of the device mounting bracket, enabling secure attachment by positioning a portion of the surface mounting bracket between the device mounting bracket and the extension component, preventing movement relative to the surface mounting bracket.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the adapter bracket is designed to securely fasten large and heavy flat panel televisions, then the mounting strength is improved, but the space between the television and the wall increases, making it difficult for installers to access the fasteners
Solution Approach 1:
The patent relocates the fastener access point from the traditional position behind the television to the bottom of the adapter bracket. This dimensional change in access location allows installers to reach the fasteners from below rather than from behind, solving the accessibility problem while maintaining secure mounting capability for large, heavy televisions
Solution Approach 2:
The movable extension component acts as an intermediary mechanism that connects the fastener to the adapter bracket. This extension allows the fastener to be positioned at the bottom of the bracket while still securing the television to the wall mounting bracket, bridging the gap between the television and the mounting surface
2Weight of moving object
If the adapter bracket is made larger to accommodate heavy televisions, then the mounting capacity is improved, but the difficulty of installation increases due to limited space for installer access
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the access dimension for fasteners from the horizontal plane (behind the television) to the vertical plane (bottom of the bracket). This allows the adapter bracket to be sufficiently large to support heavy televisions while maintaining simple installation procedures, as installers can access fasteners from below regardless of the bracket's size
3Reliability
If the fastener is positioned behind the television for secure mounting, then the mounting reliability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to difficult access
Solution Approach 1:
The patent repositions the fastener from the traditional location behind the television to the bottom of the adapter bracket. This spatial reconfiguration maintains mounting reliability by keeping the fastener securely connected to the bracket while dramatically improving accessibility, allowing installers to reach fasteners from below without needing to fit hands or arms behind the television
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AI summary
An improved system for securing a display device mounting bracket to a surface mounting bracket in a mounting system. A fastener connects to a movable extension component that is movably engaged with the device mounting bracket. When a device mounting bracket has been correctly positioned relative to the surface mounting bracket, the movable extension component is moved until a portion of the surface mounting bracket is positioned between the device mounting bracket and the movable extension component, thereby preventing the device mounting bracket from moving away from the surface mounting bracket.