Obround Light Mounting Bracket for Stable Adjustable Wall Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall mounting methods for lightweight objects are often unstable, require multiple holes in the wall, and lack ease of alignment and adjustment, making them unsuitable for renters or those who want a aesthetically pleasing solution.
Innovation Solution
A mounting bracket assembly featuring an obround-shaped wall mount with a raised internal ridge and rim segment, combined with an object mount having a curved ledge and inwardly-projecting brim, allowing for secure, level, and adjustable mounting of objects with minimal wall damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If specially-designed wall mounting assemblies (Z-mounts, interlocking mounts) are used, then stability and flush mounting are improved, but device complexity and installation difficulty increase due to requiring multiple nails or screws
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into two separate components: a wall mount portion that attaches to the wall and an object mount portion that attaches to the object. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies installation by enabling separate attachment steps
Solution Approach 2:
The curved ledge acts as an intermediary element between the wall mount and the object mount. It provides a bridging interface that allows the two components to connect without requiring complex interlocking mechanisms or multiple fasteners
2Stability of the object's composition
If specially-designed wall mounting assemblies are used, then mounting stability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to requiring precise alignment and multiple installation attempts
Solution Approach 1:
The flared protrusion ends provide dynamic adjustment capability during installation. The flared geometry allows the object mount to be inserted at slight angles and then guided into proper alignment, accommodating user error and eliminating the need for precise pre-alignment
Solution Approach 2:
The wall mount is installed and positioned on the wall before the object mount is attached. This preliminary installation of the wall portion provides a stable base and reference point that simplifies the subsequent attachment of the object, separating the alignment requirements into manageable steps
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional nails or screws with hooks are used, then ease of manufacture is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to instability and susceptibility to breaking
Solution Approach 1:
The curved ledge with its rounded, arch-shaped geometry provides superior mechanical interlocking compared to traditional straight hooks. The curved shape distributes stresses more evenly and resists breaking by avoiding sharp corners and stress concentration points
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system combines different geometric features (obround wall mount with raised ridge and rim, curved ledge with flared protrusions) to create a composite structure that leverages the strengths of each shape for enhanced overall reliability and load-bearing capacity
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are mounting brackets, mounting bracket assemblies, mountable lights, and methods of installation thereof. In one embodiment, a mounting bracket assembly comprises an obround-shaped wall mount configured to be mounted to a wall and a light mount configured to be coupled to a surface of a light. The wall mount comprises a raised internal ridge extending from a wall-facing side of the wall mount and a rim segment surrounding the raised internal ridge. A clearance space can be formed in between the wall and the rim segment when the wall mount is mounted to the wall. The light mount comprises a curved ledge and an inwardly-projecting brim. At least part of the curved ledge can rest on a top of the wall mount and the inwardly-projecting brim can be positioned within part of the clearance space when the light is mounted to the wall.