Foldable Weightlifting Rack Wall Mount Bracket Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional foldable weightlifting rack assemblies require additional studs on the wall for secure attachment, increasing the footprint and limiting placement options, especially when wall studs are narrow and cannot support the assembly effectively.
Innovation Solution
A foldable weightlifting rack assembly design featuring upper and lower wall mount brackets with offset panels and pivot brackets that allow for secure attachment to the wall without additional studs, enabling versatile placement and compact folding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If additional studs are used to secure the assembly to the wall surface, then the attachment reliability is improved, but the footprint of the assembly increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional wall surface attachment to a three-dimensional volumetric attachment by using deep brackets that extend into the wall cavity space. The brackets engage with wall studs through slots that accommodate stud spacing variations, allowing secure attachment without adding horizontal footprint. This dimensional transition enables the assembly to utilize the third dimension (depth into the wall) rather than expanding in the wall plane.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the assembly is attached directly to vertical wall studs, then the placement flexibility is improved, but the load-bearing capacity deteriorates when studs are narrow
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple attachment functions into a single integrated bracket system. The brackets simultaneously provide placement flexibility through slot-based accommodation of varying stud positions while maintaining load-bearing capacity through engagement with multiple wall studs. The merging of these functions allows the assembly to overcome the limitation of narrow individual studs by distributing loads across multiple attachment points.
3Area of stationary object
If foldable or collapsible structures are used to reduce footprint, then the space efficiency is improved, but the attachment complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic attachment mechanisms where the brackets can accommodate variations in wall stud positioning through slot-based adjustment. This dynamic capability allows the assembly to adapt to different installation scenarios without requiring complex pre-engineered solutions for each possible stud configuration. The slots provide a range of motion and adjustment that simplifies the attachment process while maintaining structural integrity.
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AI summary
An upper wall mount bracket configured for use with a foldable weightlifting rack assembly including a central panel, a top wall mount panel and a bottom wall mount panel. The top wall mount panel and the bottom wall mount panel are substantially planar and offset from the central panel. The top wall mount panel and the bottom mount panel are positionable to overlie a wall surface, and including at least one slot extending therethrough configured to receive a fastener therethrough to, in turn, couple the upper wall mount bracket to the wall surface. The central panel has a first side mounting region proximate to a first end thereof and a second side mounting region proximate a second end thereof. An upper rack mount assembly may be configured for use in association with the foldable weightlifting rack assembly and the upper wall mount bracket.