Multi-angular reconfigurable hanging apparatus

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional wall hanging methods fail to provide rapid removable fixation and angular reconfiguration of objects, such as boards, limiting their usability in collaborative settings and requiring cumbersome adjustments for changing orientations or erasing content.

Innovation Solution

A multi-angular reconfigurable hanging solution using a first element with mounting apertures affixed to the object and a second element with a cutout affixed to the surface, allowing for rapid mounting and dismounting, and 360-degree rotative adjustability at standard angles (0-degrees, 30-degrees, 45-degrees, 60-degrees, and 90-degrees) without additional hardware or tools.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional fixation methods (screws, hooks, cables) are used to affix an object to a wall, then the object can be securely mounted, but the mounting configuration is fixed and cannot be rapidly reconfigured or removed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting configuration flexibilityVSAvoidfixation system structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The fixation system is divided into two separate elements: a first element with mounting apertures that attaches to the object, and a second element with a complementary cutout that attaches to the wall. This segmentation allows each element to be independently installed and enables rapid reconfiguration by simply detaching and reattaching the first element to different positions on the second element, without requiring tool removal or complex disassembly.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The second element mounted to the wall serves multiple functions: it provides a fixed anchor point and simultaneously offers multiple mounting positions (apertures) that accommodate various angular orientations. This universal design allows a single wall-mounted component to support multiple mounting configurations, eliminating the need for multiple specialized fixation devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If traditional fixation methods are used, then the object is securely mounted, but rapid removal and reconfiguration requires uninstalling and reinstalling the entire mounting surface

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting and dismounting speedVSAvoidtime for reconfiguration

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

By separating the mounting system into a removable first element and a fixed second element, the patent enables rapid reconfiguration. The first element can be quickly detached from one position on the second element and reattached to another position without requiring removal of the wall-mounted component, dramatically reducing reconfiguration time compared to traditional methods.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The second element is pre-mounted to the wall with multiple apertures positioned at standard angular intervals. This preliminary setup allows the first element to be rapidly repositioned between predetermined angles without requiring measurement or alignment adjustments, enabling quick switching between mounting configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If a board is permanently affixed to a wall, then it remains securely mounted, but the written content cannot be preserved when the board needs to be erased or reoriented

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveboard reorientation capabilityVSAvoidcontent preservation ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting system transitions from a static, permanent fixation to a dynamic, reconfigurable connection. The first element can be easily detached and reattached at different angular positions, allowing the board to be dynamically reoriented or removed for content preservation while maintaining secure mounting when needed. This dynamic capability enables users to preserve content by simply rotating or removing the board without erasing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Adaptability or versatility

If additional fixation devices are installed on the board to enable alternative mounting configurations, then multiple orientations become possible, but the system becomes cumbersome and inefficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting orientation optionsVSAvoidhardware quantity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of adding multiple separate fixation devices to the board, the patent uses a single universal second element mounted to the wall that provides multiple mounting positions. The complementary cutout and aperture design allows one first element to interface with multiple positions on the second element, achieving multiple orientations without requiring additional hardware on the board itself.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10709269B2Multi-angular reconfigurable hanging apparatus

Publication Date: 2020.07.14 COMSERO INC

AI summary

The preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a wall hanging apparatus allowing removable fixation of an object, such as a board, to a structure and allowing a user rapidly adjust the angular orientation of the object in relation to the wall. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a wall hanging apparatus allowing modular mounting and reconfigurability of boards.