Object Hanging System with Retention Channel for Level Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional methods for hanging objects on a support structure, such as walls, often result in difficulty in achieving a straight and level orientation, are prone to shifting or falling, especially in seismic events, and can obstruct ventilation or lighting due to improper positioning.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a support component with a retention channel and an object component with a retention portion and engagement surface, allowing for secure, level, and aesthetically pleasing mounting by engaging the object component within the channel, thereby ensuring stability and spacing from the support structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If traditional nails or screws are driven into the wall to hang an object, then the object can be mounted on the wall, but it is difficult to achieve straight and level orientation and the object may shift or fall
Solution Approach 1:
The hanging system is divided into separate components: a support component with retention channel mounted on the wall, and an object component with retention portion attached to the object. This segmentation allows independent positioning and adjustment of each component, enabling precise level orientation while maintaining ease of repositioning by simply detaching and reattaching the object component.
Solution Approach 2:
The support component acts as an intermediary between the wall and the object. It provides a retention channel that receives the retention portion, creating a secure connection that maintains level orientation. The intermediary structure includes leveling features and adjustment mechanisms that facilitate precise positioning while allowing easy repositioning if needed.
2Reliability
If multiple nails or screws are driven into the wall in a level arrangement, then the object can be hung securely, but it is time consuming and complex to achieve precise level positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The support component is pre-mounted to the wall with built-in leveling features and retention channels positioned at precise locations. This preliminary action eliminates the need for time-consuming measurements and adjustments during object installation. The object component is then simply attached to the object and engaged with the pre-positioned retention channel, achieving secure hanging quickly and easily.
3Ease of operation
If the object is hung from a point near its top, then the object can be mounted on the wall, but the object tilts toward the wall and covers vents or lighting
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from traditional point-based hanging (single dimension) to a distributed retention system (multiple dimensions). The retention channel and retention portion create a multi-point connection that distributes the object's weight and prevents tilting. This dimensional change allows the object to be mounted in a true vertical orientation, preventing it from covering vents or lighting while maintaining simple installation procedures.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for hanging and leveling an object on a support structure including a support component and an object component. The support component includes a first mounting portion comprising a rear support surface, a channel portion positioned forwardly of the support component including a retention channel between a front support member and a rear support member, and an intermediate portion extending between the first mounting portion and the channel portion. The object component includes a second mounting portion configured to engage a surface or an alignment feature of the object, a retention portion defining a free bottom end that is configured to seat within the retention channel, and a support portion defining an engagement surface. The support component and object components are configured such the retention portion can seat within the retention channel and the engagement surface engages a top end portion of the front support member.