Overhead Mounting System With Adjustable Channel And Concealed Wiring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing garage organization systems are inadequate for frequently accessed tools like power cords, speakers, and lights, as they often require remote control and convenient access, which is not efficiently addressed by traditional overhead storage solutions.
Innovation Solution
An overhead mounting system comprising a u-shaped channel, covers, and spacers that can be mounted to a ceiling, accommodating varying inter-truss spacings and device usage, with features like inward protrusions, concave ends, and adjustable configurations to support and hide wiring, allowing for secure and accessible device mounting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If tools are stored in ground-based boxes or cabinets, then storage capacity is improved, but accessibility for frequently used tools deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from ground-based storage to overhead mounting, utilizing the vertical dimension and unused ceiling space. The mounting system attaches devices to the ceiling, effectively moving storage from the horizontal ground plane to the vertical overhead space, thereby improving accessibility while maintaining storage capacity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If tools are stored in out-of-the-way locations, then storage organization is improved, but accessibility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of placing storage in conventional out-of-the-way locations on the ground, the patent inverts the approach by mounting storage devices overhead on the ceiling. This inversion of the storage location paradigm allows frequently used tools to be within easy reach while maintaining organized storage.
3Ease of operation
If overhead storage is used for frequently accessed tools, then accessibility is improved, but wiring management becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for devices, integrates wiring channels within the mounting structure, and offers a consolidated solution for both mechanical attachment and electrical routing. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity despite the overhead installation.
4Adaptability or versatility
If mounting systems accommodate varying inter-truss spacings, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates adjustable components that can adapt to different inter-truss spacings. The mounting brackets or positioning mechanisms are designed with dynamic adjustment capabilities, allowing installation on various ceiling structures without requiring custom-designed complex systems for each spacing configuration.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of overhead mounting systems are described herein. Various embodiments may include a channel, one or more covers, and one or more cover spacers. The channel may include a channel base, at least two channel walls, and at least two channel ends. The channel walls may be connected perpendicularly to the channel base such that the channel is u-shaped. The channel walls may each comprise a plurality of channel wall openings. The covers may include a cover base, at least two cover walls, and at least two cover ends. The cover walls may each include one or more inward protrusions. The cover ends may be concaved along the cover base such that a cover base length is less than a cover wall length. The cover ends may be concaved along one or more of the cover walls.