System for mounting objects to a structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mounting large or bulky artwork on walls is time-consuming and requires frequent adjustments to ensure it remains level and straight, with existing methods often being cumbersome and prone to tampering or theft in commercial settings.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a pivoting mounting bracket with a swivel system and a C-channel rail allows for easy adjustment and secure attachment of artwork to structures, enabling 360-degree rotation and side-to-side movement without the need for frequent releveling, using a ball bearing swivel system and elongated attachment strips for stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional mounting methods (nails, pins, brackets) are used to hang artwork, then the artwork can be securely attached to the wall, but frequent adjustments are needed to ensure the artwork remains level and straight
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system transitions from a static fixed-position bracket to a dynamic adjustable bracket that can move along the rail and rotate 360 degrees. The bracket includes a sliding mechanism with engagement protrusions that interact with engagement recesses in the rail, allowing continuous adjustment of position and orientation while maintaining secure attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: a rail mounted to the wall, a bracket with sliding capability, and an artwork holder. This segmentation allows independent adjustment of each component, enabling precise positioning and leveling without affecting the overall security of the mounting.
2Adaptability or versatility
If large or bulky artwork is mounted using traditional methods, then the artwork can be displayed, but the mounting process becomes very time-consuming and difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is designed to accommodate artwork of various sizes and weights through a universal rail-bracket interface. The rail can be mounted at different heights and positions, and the bracket can be adjusted along the rail to suit different artwork dimensions, eliminating the need for custom mounting solutions for each piece.
Solution Approach 2:
The rail is pre-mounted to the wall in the desired position before the artwork is hung. This preliminary action establishes a stable reference framework that guides the subsequent quick attachment of the bracket and artwork, significantly reducing the time and difficulty of mounting large pieces.
3Reliability
If artwork is secured to the wall with fasteners in commercial settings, then theft and tampering are prevented, but the artwork cannot be easily repositioned or rotated
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket incorporates a rotational mechanism that allows 360-degree rotation around the rail axis while maintaining secure engagement. The sliding and rotation capabilities are constrained by the rail-bracket interface geometry, preventing removal or tampering while enabling authorized repositioning and orientation changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The rail acts as an intermediary between the wall and the artwork, providing a secure anchor point while allowing the bracket to move and rotate along it. This intermediary structure decouples the security function (provided by the wall-rail connection) from the positioning function (provided by the rail-bracket-artwork interface), enabling both security and flexibility.
4Manufacturing precision
If frequent adjustments are made to ensure artwork remains level and straight, then proper display is maintained, but the mounting process becomes cumbersome and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket's sliding mechanism along the rail provides continuous adjustability in horizontal and vertical positions, while the rotational capability allows adjustment of orientation. This dynamic system enables precise leveling and alignment to be achieved through simple mechanical movement rather than complex adjustment procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is designed to be self-aligning through its mechanical geometry. The rail and bracket engagement features guide the bracket into proper alignment during insertion, and the ability to slide and rotate allows the user to easily achieve level and straight positioning without requiring external tools or complex measurement procedures.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates quick and easy adjustment and secure display of artwork, eliminating the need for frequent releveling and enhancing security by allowing artworks to be easily rotated and repositioned without remeasuring, while maintaining stability and preventing tampering.
Implementation Method 1
A system is disclosed that includes a pivoting mounting bracket portion and a corresponding rail portion
Data Source
AI summary
A system for mounting an object on a structure includes a pivoting mounting bracket portion and a rail portion. The mounting bracket portion includes a front plate that is pivotally coupled to a back plate. The rail portion is shaped in the form a C-channel. The back plate is sized and shaped to snugly fit within the C-channel of the rail portion. The rail portion is configured to be attached to the structure, and the front plate is configured to be attached to the object.