Picture Hook Positioning Bar for Accurate Level Wall Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The positioning and leveling of hanger hooks on walls is a difficult and time-consuming process, especially due to the shape of conventional hooks and the angle of their apertures, which makes it hard to hold them in place while hammering nails.
Innovation Solution
A device with a cross arm and sliding holding bodies, featuring ruler markings and recessed slots with magnets, allows for easy positioning, leveling, and secure mounting of picture hanging hooks on the wall, accommodating different hook sizes and enabling simultaneous hanging of multiple hooks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional hanger hooks are used with manual positioning by fingers, then the device complexity is low, but the positioning precision and leveling accuracy are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a positioning device as an intermediary tool between the user and the hanger hook. This device includes a holding body with a recessed slot that receives the hook, providing precise positioning and leveling without requiring complex manual manipulation. The device acts as a mediator that simplifies the interaction while achieving accurate hook placement.
2Stability of the object's composition
If hanger hooks are held in position with fingers during nail hammering, then no additional device is needed, but the operation stability is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning device serves as an intermediary holding mechanism that provides stable support for the hanger hook during the nail hammering process. The device's structure with the recessed slot and cross arm allows the hook to be securely held at the correct position and level, freeing both hands for hammering while maintaining hook stability.
3Productivity
If multiple hanger hooks need to be positioned simultaneously, then the mounting efficiency increases, but the positioning precision decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple positioning functions into a single integrated device. The cross arm with multiple holding bodies allows simultaneous positioning of multiple hooks, while the interconnected structure ensures they remain at correct relative positions and levels. This merging of functions maintains precision while improving efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning device is segmented into multiple holding bodies that can independently receive different hooks, yet are connected through the cross arm structure. This segmentation allows each hook to be positioned independently with precision while maintaining overall coordination and relative positioning accuracy among multiple hooks.
4Ease of operation
If conventional hooks with angled apertures are used, then the hook design is simple, but the ease of operation during mounting deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning device acts as an intermediary that compensates for the limitations of conventional hook designs with angled apertures. By providing a structured holding mechanism with recessed slots, the device makes it easier to position and hold hooks during mounting, offsetting the operational difficulties created by the hook's aperture angle without requiring modification to the hook itself.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates efficient and accurate placement and leveling of hooks, reducing the complexity and time required for mounting artwork or pictures by providing a stable and adjustable system for securing hooks to the wall.
Implementation Method 1
These hooks are more easily retained in place with magnets that are within the recessed slots
Data Source
AI summary
A picture hanging hook positioning and mounting device (1) for positioning, leveling, and holding picture hanging hooks while securing the picture hanging hooks to a wall with nails.