N-Side Slot Mount Matrix for Modular Workstation Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Modular building assembly systems for office and industrial workstations lack durability, strength, and flexibility, limiting their effectiveness in constructing ergonomic and functional workspaces.
Innovation Solution
The Universal Mount Platform System, which includes substructure modules and positioning holders, utilizes rails, rail splices, and various mounting configurations to create a flexible and strong framework for building ergonomic workstations, allowing for three-dimensional utilization of workspace and easy attachment of accessories like tabletops, lighting, and storage bins.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If modular building assembly systems are used for constructing workstations, then ease of assembly and disassembly is improved, but durability and strength deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the workstation structure into modular components (vertical supports, horizontal rails, mounting plates) that can be independently assembled and disassembled. Each module is designed with standardized connection interfaces that maintain structural integrity while enabling easy reconfiguration.
Solution Approach 2:
Connection points and mounting locations are pre-planned and pre-positioned on each modular component during manufacturing. This preliminary preparation of connection interfaces allows for rapid assembly without compromising the strength of joints, as all connection points are optimally positioned before assembly begins.
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AI summary
A universal mount platform for office and industrial modular workstations including embodiments of an N-side slot mount matrix. The N-side slot mount matrix also includes an N number of outer rails arranged in a N-sided polygon, where N is an integer, each of the outer rails having two outer rail ends, each of the two outer rail ends coupled to one of the outer rail ends of another one of the outer rails. The N-side slot mount matrix has an N number of inner rails, each of the inner rails having a first end coupled to one of the outer rails and a second fend coupled to another one of the inner rails. The N-side slot mount matrix has an N number of mount slots, each between one of the inner rails and an adjacent one of the outer rails.