Multi-position adjustable fastener
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wall hanging hooks are fixed in position and require complex, inconvenient adjustments, often necessitating specific tools and procedures.
Innovation Solution
A multi-position adjustable fastener assembly comprising a base with mounting openings and fasteners that can be attached to a surface, featuring spacer pads to maintain distance and allow for adjustable positioning of objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional hooks are installed with nails or screws, then the hook is securely attached to the surface, but the position is fixed and cannot be adjusted
Solution Approach 1:
The fastener is divided into two separate components: a base that is permanently attached to the surface, and a fastener element that can be removed and repositioned. This segmentation allows the base to provide secure attachment while the fastener element provides adjustability, resolving the contradiction between fixed security and flexible repositioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastener transitions from a static, fixed-position design to a dynamic system where the fastener element can be easily removed and reattached at different positions on the base. This dynamic capability enables position adjustment while maintaining secure attachment through the threaded engagement mechanism.
2Adaptability or versatility
If threaded post-driven hooks are used, then position adjustment is possible, but the adjustment procedure is complex and requires specific tools
Solution Approach 1:
The fastener element is designed with a self-contained threaded structure that engages directly with the base without requiring external tools or complex procedures. The user can simply screw the fastener element into the base by hand, making the adjustment process simple and tool-free, thus improving ease of operation while maintaining adjustability.
3Reliability
If the base is attached directly to the surface, then secure attachment is achieved, but the fastener position cannot be adjusted vertically
Solution Approach 1:
The base is designed with vertical thickness that creates a third dimension for positioning. The fastener element engages with the base at different vertical levels within the base thickness, enabling vertical adjustment of the fastener position while the base remains securely attached to the surface. This dimensional approach allows height adjustment without compromising attachment security.
Data Source
AI summary
A fastener assembly includes a base including a front face and a rear face. The base includes one or more mounting openings extending through the front face and the rear face. The fastener assembly includes a mounting fastener received within the one or more mounting openings. The mounting fastener includes a length that is greater than the thickness of the base such that the mounting fastener extends through the mounting opening and engages a surface to attach the base to the surface. One or more fasteners are attached to the front face of the base. The one or more fasteners extend outwardly from the front face.