Picture Hanging Marker Rail for Dual Attachment Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing picture hanging aids are cumbersome, expensive, limited in functionality, and unable to measure and mark frames with two attachment points effectively, requiring a solution for accurately locating and aligning securement rings on frames with multiple attachment points.
Innovation Solution
A mounting hole transfer device with a support member and marker housings that can be slidably and lockably positioned, featuring retractable pins and levels for precise alignment and marking, allowing for the transfer of measurements from a frame to a wall, enabling the use of various materials and profiles for the support member and marker housings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing picture hanging aids are used, then alignment assistance is provided, but the devices are cumbersome and expensive to manufacture
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate functional components: a support member for positioning, marker housings for transferring measurements, and leveling indicators for alignment. Each component can be independently positioned and adjusted, allowing the device to assist alignment without requiring a complex integrated system.
2Ease of operation
If existing picture hanging aids are used, then alignment assistance is provided, but they require special hardware and are limited in functionality
Solution Approach 1:
The marker housings are designed to be movable along the support member and can be locked into position as needed. This dynamic positioning capability allows the device to adapt to different frame sizes and attachment point configurations, providing versatile functionality without requiring multiple specialized tools for different scenarios.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and accurate alignment and marking of frames with multiple attachment points on walls, improving user experience by providing a flexible and precise method for hanging pictures, suitable for various surface types and materials.
Implementation Method 1
at least one horizontal level on at least one of the support member or the one or more marker housings to leveling the mounting hole transfer device
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention includes methods, devices, kits, and components of an apparatus that can assist a user to identify locations of attachment points or openings on a frame and transferring those measurements to a wall for purposes of supporting a picture that is level.