Picture Frame Hanging Assembly with Adjustable Multi-Hook Brackets
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing frame hanging systems are inefficient and costly, as they require multiple hooks for heavy frames, cause stress on the frame structure, and often result in damage to the wall and frame during adjustment and installation, with limited adjustability and visibility issues.
Innovation Solution
A frame hanging assembly with plate-like, rigid brackets and cantilevered hook components that allow for horizontal and vertical adjustment without moving wiring attachment points, using puncturing members to mark wall positions and a laser level for precise alignment, enabling safe and efficient installation and repositioning of frames.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a single hook is used to hang a frame, then the installation is simple, but heavy frames cannot be supported
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is divided into multiple independent hook receptacles (first, second, third, and fourth hook receptacles) arranged in a rectangular pattern. Each receptacle can receive a separate hook, allowing the bracket to support heavy frames through multiple attachment points while maintaining a single integrated bracket structure for easy installation.
2Strength
If two or more hooks are used to support heavy frames, then the support capacity increases, but the placement becomes more difficult and requires making multiple holes in the wall
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple hook receptacles are merged into a single bracket assembly that is attached to the frame as one unit. The receptacles are positioned at predetermined locations forming a rectangular pattern, which allows the entire bracket to be installed in one placement action rather than individually positioning multiple separate hooks, thereby reducing the need for multiple wall holes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the frame is adjusted to a new position, then the location can be optimized, but the hook must be moved which requires making a new hole in the wall
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket incorporates an adjustable mechanism that allows the frame to be repositioned vertically along the wall without removing the bracket from the wall. The first and second hook receptacles are positioned to allow vertical adjustment of the frame's hanging position, enabling location optimization while avoiding the need to make new holes in the wall.
4Ease of operation
If a horizontal wire is used to attach the frame, then the frame can be hung, but substantial stress is placed on the vertical parts of the frame structure
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is pre-attached to the frame in a fixed position on the rear surface, with hook receptacles positioned to receive hooks that will be attached to the wall. This preliminary attachment distributes the weight and stress forces across multiple predetermined points on the frame (through the four hook receptacles in rectangular pattern) rather than concentrating stress on vertical frame parts, preventing frame deformation while maintaining easy hanging capability.
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AI summary
A picture frame hanging assembly that includes a pair of brackets each respectively directly coupled at least one of a horizontally and a vertically oriented frame elements and each bracket enclosing and defining hook-receiving aperture superimposed over a frame cavity of the picture frame and with an aperture width. The assembly includes a pair of hook components directly coupled to a building wall surface and with a cantilevered hook member extending therefrom an offset length from a front surface of the hook components to define a bracket placement zone with one of the pair of brackets disposed therein and having an inner surface with an inner surface hook width spanning from terminal opposing lateral sides thereon and at least partially supporting an upper wall of the respective one of the pair of hook components, the aperture width at least approximately twice or greater than the inner surface hook width.