Oblique-Hole Mounting Bracket for Stronger Wall Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation of wall-mounted curtain rod systems is often cumbersome and requires multiple tools or fasteners, and existing mounting methods may not be suitable for various wall types, leading to instability and limited application versatility.
Innovation Solution
A multiple-piece mounting bracket with obliquely extending mounting holes and a dual-hole configuration that allows for secure attachment at different angles, increasing load capacity and versatility by accommodating different wall types and installation methods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional mounting brackets use standard perpendicular mounting holes, then the installation process is simple, but the load-bearing capacity is limited and applicability to different wall types is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is divided into multiple functional components: a main body portion, an arm portion, and multiple sets of mounting holes with different orientations. Each component serves a specific function, allowing the bracket to achieve superior load-bearing capacity through distributed force paths while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces oblique mounting holes that extend at angles perpendicular to the rear surface, adding a dimensional aspect to the mounting configuration. This angular dimension allows fasteners to engage the wall at optimized angles for enhanced pull-out resistance and shear strength, transforming a simple planar mounting problem into a three-dimensional force distribution system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different fasteners and tools are required for installation, then the mounting can be securely attached to various wall types, but the installation process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket incorporates multiple sets of mounting holes (first pair oblique, second pair perpendicular, third pair at different orientation) that can accommodate different fastener types and wall materials. This multi-functional design allows the same bracket to be installed on drywall, wood, metal, or masonry surfaces using the most appropriate hole configuration for each application, eliminating the need for multiple specialized brackets.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket provides dynamic adaptability by allowing the installer to select which set of mounting holes to use based on the specific wall type and loading conditions. This flexibility enables the mounting system to adapt its configuration to match the requirements of different installation scenarios, optimizing both security and ease of installation for each unique situation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the mounting holes are positioned only at standard locations, then the manufacturing is simple, but the bracket cannot be securely mounted in special circumstances or varied applications
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is divided into multiple functional components: a main body portion, an arm portion, and multiple sets of mounting holes with different orientations. Each component serves a specific function, allowing the bracket to achieve superior load-bearing capacity through distributed force paths while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket incorporates multiple sets of mounting holes (first pair oblique, second pair perpendicular, third pair at different orientation) that can accommodate different fastener types and wall materials. This multi-functional design allows the same bracket to be installed on drywall, wood, metal, or masonry surfaces using the most appropriate hole configuration for each application, eliminating the need for multiple specialized brackets.
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AI summary
A bracket for attachment to a structure is provided that includes a base having a supporting portion and a mounting portion extending at an angle to the supporting portion. The mounting portion defines one or more first mounting holes sized to receive a fastener for mounting the bracket to the structure and disposed at an oblique angle to the mounting portion. The base defines a gap having a width. The bracket includes a support arm extending from the base and through the gap of the base. The support arm has a width at an interconnection with the base that is less than the width of the of the gap such that a first portion of the base is on one side of the support arm and a second portion of the base is on an opposite side of the support arm. At least a portion of the one or more first mounting holes is located above a top of the support arm.