Pivoting Bracket Assembly for Adaptable Stable Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for a bracket that can support multiple styles and sizes of electronic products, daily necessities, or architectural accessories, and can be installed through a convenient and stable assembling method.

Innovation Solution

A bracket comprising a first unit and a second unit, where the first unit includes a first body portion and a first assembling portion, and the second unit is pivotally connected to the first unit, including a second body portion and a second assembling portion. The bracket can be assembled with an object by unfolding and closing the units relative to each other, allowing for secure and versatile attachment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a bracket is designed to support multiple styles and sizes of objects, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket is divided into multiple modular units (first unit, second unit, etc.), each with body portions and assembling portions. These segmented units can be independently configured and combined to adapt to different object sizes and styles, providing versatility without requiring a completely different bracket design for each application.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The bracket units are pivotally connected to each other, enabling dynamic adjustment of the bracket configuration. The pivotal connections allow the bracket to change its shape and orientation to accommodate various object geometries, enhancing adaptability while maintaining a relatively simple structural foundation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If a bracket uses a pivotal connection between units, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability may worsen due to potential pivot failure

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidreliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket units are designed with predetermined pivotal connection points and assembling portions that guide the assembly process. The pivotal connections are pre-configured to engage with specific coupling portions on adjacent units, ensuring proper alignment and reducing the risk of improper assembly that could compromise reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The assembling portions and coupling portions act as intermediary elements between the pivotal connections. These intermediaries provide controlled engagement points that distribute mechanical loads and reduce stress concentration at the pivot points, thereby enhancing the overall reliability of the pivotal connection system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20250116373A1Bracket and assembling method
Publication Date: 2025.04.10 WISTRON NEWEB CORP
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AI summary

A bracket includes a first unit and a second unit. The first unit includes a first body portion and a first assembling portion connected to the first body portion, and an angle is formed between the first body portion and the first assembling portion. The second unit is pivotally connected to the first unit and includes a second body portion and a second assembling portion. The second assembling portion is connected to the second body portion, and another angle is formed between the second body portion and the second assembling portion. When the first unit and the second unit are in s closed state, the first assembling portion and the second assembling portion are configured for assembling an object.