Positioner Marking Assembly for Accurate, Level Wall Hanging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for hanging home decor objects like pictures and mirrors result in deviations during installation, leading to tilting and unsightly wall damage due to inaccurate hole drilling and spacing.
Innovation Solution
A positioner system comprising a base, marking component, and mounting component that allows precise marking and alignment of fastening structures on a mounting surface, ensuring equal spacing and level alignment of hanging structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple fastening structures are disposed on the back surface of the home decor object, then the home decor object can be securely fastened to the mounting surface, but it becomes cumbersome to position these fastening structures accurately
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-positioning the fastening structures on the back surface of the home decor object at predetermined locations. The positioner tool is used beforehand to mark the exact positions on the mounting surface, ensuring accurate alignment before actual fastening. This preliminary positioning eliminates the need for complex measurement and adjustment during installation, making the process easier while maintaining secure fastening.
2Shape
If the fastening structures are symmetrically arranged at the same level, then the home decor object appears aesthetically pleasing when installed, but any deviation in drilling hole positions causes tilting and diminishes the beauty
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a positioner tool as an intermediary device between the fastening structures and the mounting surface. This positioner includes marking components that transfer the precise positions of the symmetrically arranged fastening structures onto the mounting surface. By using this intermediary marking step, the system ensures that even if drilling has some variability, the marks guide the drilling to maintain symmetric arrangement and level alignment, preserving the aesthetic appearance.
3Device complexity
If manual measurement and marking methods are used to position fastening structures, then the installation process is simple, but deviations occur leading to inaccurate hole drilling and spacing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by designing the positioner tool to automatically determine and mark the positions of fastening structures without requiring manual measurement. The positioner includes components that self-align with the fastening structures on the back surface of the home decor object and automatically transfer their positions to the mounting surface through marking components. This self-positioning mechanism eliminates manual measurement errors while keeping the installation process relatively simple, achieving both accuracy and ease of use.
Data Source
AI summary
A positioner includes a base, a marking component, and a first mounting component. The marking component includes a marking portion and a connecting portion connected with each other. The marking portion is configured to set a mark onto a mounting surface. The connecting portion is inserted into the base. The first mounting component is detachably connected to the connecting portion. An end of the first mounting component distal from the connecting portion is configured to connect to a mounting object. Each fastening structure on a back surface of the mounting object is fixedly connected to a hanging structure via the first mounting component. A plurality of matching marks are made onto the mounting surface through a plurality of positioners.