Multi-Mount Rail Assembly for Fast Repositioning of Electronics
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of network products on fixed objects requires numerous screws and components, leading to high costs and difficulty in altering the mounting direction, such as rotating by 90 or 180 degrees.
Innovation Solution
A multi-mount assembly with a quadrilateral rail and positioning hole that allows easy installation and dismantling from a U-type rail, enabling quick installation, removal, and multi-directional positioning of electronic devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional mounting methods using numerous screws and components are used, then secure mounting is achieved, but installation cost and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: a C-shaped clamp that provides secure attachment to the rod, and a quadrilateral rail that enables multi-directional mounting. This segmentation allows the clamp to focus on secure fastening while the rail handles positioning flexibility, reducing overall installation complexity and time
Solution Approach 2:
The quadrilateral rail serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, enables multi-directional mounting (horizontal, vertical, angled), and interfaces with both the C-shaped clamp and the electronic device. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate mounting brackets and adjustment mechanisms, reducing installation time and component count
2Reliability
If traditional mounting methods with numerous screws and components are used, then secure mounting is achieved, but material cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The C-shaped clamp and quadrilateral rail are merged into an integrated assembly where the clamp forms the base and the rail is attached thereto. This combination replaces what would traditionally require multiple separate brackets, screws, and fastening components, reducing the total quantity of parts needed while maintaining secure mounting
Solution Approach 2:
The quadrilateral rail performs multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, enables multi-directional mounting capabilities, and serves as the interface for the electronic device. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate mounting brackets, adjustment mechanisms, and additional fastening components, reducing material cost
3Reliability
If products are firmly mounted with large numbers of screws, then secure attachment is achieved, but removal and repositioning become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is segmented into a removable quadrilateral rail assembly and a fixed C-shaped clamp. The clamp remains securely attached to the rod while the rail can be easily detached and repositioned. This segmentation maintains secure attachment through the clamp's C-shaped engagement with the rod, while enabling easy removal and repositioning of the rail and mounted device without dealing with numerous screws
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system transitions from a static, fixed configuration to a dynamic, reconfigurable system. The quadrilateral rail can be easily attached to and removed from the C-shaped clamp, allowing the mounting position and orientation to be adjusted as needed. This dynamic capability enables quick repositioning while maintaining secure attachment during use
4Stability of the object's composition
If traditional mounting methods are used, then stable mounting is achieved, but mounting direction cannot be altered
Solution Approach 1:
The quadrilateral rail has an asymmetric design with its four sides allowing mounting in different directions (horizontal, vertical, and angled positions). The C-shaped clamp provides stable, fixed attachment to the rod, while the asymmetric rail geometry enables versatile positioning. This asymmetry allows the same stable mounting base to support multiple mounting orientations without requiring additional components
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AI summary
A multi-mount assembly disposed on a fastening structure that has a U-type rail is provided. The multi-mount assembly includes a main body having a quadrilateral rail, a positioning hole, and a passage. The quadrilateral rail is disposed along a periphery of the main body. The positioning hole is in a side of the main body facing away from the fastening structure. The passage is spatially communicated with a first edge and a second edge of the main body, in which the first edge is opposite the second edge. The main body is configured to enter an opening of the U-type rail of the fastening structure such that three sides of the quadrilateral rail are coupled to the U-type rail. The positioning hole is configured to enable a protruding element to pass therethrough.