Plastic Mounting Plate Layout for Multi-Direction Tie Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting plates are limited in versatility due to the use of only vertical bars for item attachment, making it difficult to guide ties or tapes, especially when the plate is attached to a base, and they do not accommodate items of different shapes and sizes or positions.
Innovation Solution
A flat, plastic molded mounting plate with horizontal and vertical openings, featuring converging walls, central connecting bars, and apex-shaped structures for flexible attachment options, along with beveled openings and indented zones for secure attachment to various bases and items, using ties, screws, and push pins.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If only vertical bars are used for item attachment, then the structure is simple, but the versatility is reduced and it becomes difficult to guide ties or tapes
Solution Approach 1:
The plate is divided into multiple functional zones with different opening types (single openings for horizontal attachment, double openings for vertical attachment) arranged in parallel rows. This segmentation allows the plate to provide diverse attachment options while maintaining a systematic and organized structure, resolving the contradiction between versatility and structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The plate incorporates multiple types of openings (single and double openings) that can accommodate different attachment methods (horizontal and vertical) and various item shapes and sizes. This multi-functionality enables a single plate structure to serve multiple purposes, enhancing versatility without requiring multiple separate components.
2Ease of operation
If the plate is already attached to a base, then the base connection is stable, but it becomes difficult to guide ties or tapes during insertion under the vertical bars
Solution Approach 1:
The plate provides both horizontal and vertical attachment dimensions through different opening types. Single openings enable horizontal attachment paths while double openings enable vertical attachment paths. This multi-dimensional approach allows ties and tapes to be guided and inserted from different directions, improving ease of operation while maintaining stable base connection.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a metal mounting plate is used, then the structure is strong, but it interferes with electronic signals
Solution Approach 1:
The material parameter is changed from metal to plastic, which fundamentally alters the electrical properties of the plate. Plastic is an electrical insulator and does not interfere with electronic signals, while still providing sufficient structural strength for mounting applications. This parameter change resolves the contradiction between eliminating signal interference and maintaining structural integrity.
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AI summary
A flat plastic structure is provided with several horizontal, parallel rows of openings, each comprising several single, for horizontally attaching openings, alternating with several double, for vertically attaching openings. Each of the several single, for horizontally attaching openings has an upper and a lower wall converging inwardly from horizontal edges of those several openings. A flat bar for horizontally attaching centrally connects opposite vertical walls of each single opening. A double, for vertically attaching opening incorporates a vertically extending, centrally located apex-shape structure formed by a pair of intersecting walls diverging towards the back side. A flat bar for vertically attaching is located at each side of the vertically extending centrally located apex-shape structure connects opposite vertical walls of the double, vertically attaching opening.