Anchoring structure particularly for radiators
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional radiator mounting systems face challenges with centering accuracy, structural stability, safety, and aesthetics, as they often require precise alignment and can be visibly unsightly, and are not easily adjustable or suitable for heavy radiators.
Innovation Solution
An anchoring structure that includes a supporting device with contoured jaws and a semitubular C-shaped supporting member, allowing for adjustable horizontal and vertical positioning, using anchoring screws and expansion plugs, and featuring a spacer system for fine-tuning and safety, making it suitable for heavy radiators and aesthetically concealed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional brackets are used to mount radiators, then installation is simple and quick, but centering accuracy deteriorates making correct alignment difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by providing adjustment means (screws, nuts, or sliding mechanisms) that allow installers to correct positioning inaccuracies after the bracket is initially mounted on the wall. This preliminary correction capability eliminates the need for perfect initial alignment, maintaining fast installation while achieving accurate centering.
2Device complexity
If traditional brackets are used to mount radiators, then the system is simple, but safety deteriorates as radiators can be accidentally disengaged by impacts
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies beforehand cushioning by incorporating retention elements such as collars, clamps, or interlocking features that prevent accidental disengagement of the radiator. These safety features are built into the bracket design beforehand, so that even if impacts occur, the radiator remains securely mounted without requiring complex additional safety systems.
3Ease of operation
If traditional brackets are used to mount radiators, then the mounting method is straightforward, but aesthetic appearance deteriorates as brackets remain visible from the front
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies taking out by designing brackets that attach to the radiator at the rear or side surfaces, extracting the mounting function from the front-visible area. The adjustment means and retention elements are positioned on the rear face or lateral surfaces of the radiator, making them invisible from the front while maintaining ease of operation during installation.
4Device complexity
If brackets are used without adjustment means, then the structure is simple, but adaptability deteriorates making it difficult to remedy positioning inaccuracies
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by incorporating adjustment means (screws, nuts, or sliding mechanisms) that enable the bracket position to be dynamically modified after initial mounting. This allows installers to adapt the bracket position to correct inaccuracies, transforming a static simple structure into a dynamically adjustable system that maintains simplicity while gaining versatility.
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
The anchoring structure ensures safe and stable installation of radiators, allows for easy adjustment of inaccuracies, and provides a sleek, hidden appearance while being cost-effective and suitable for various radiator sizes.
Implementation Method 1
anchored to the wall by using expansion plugs
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AI summary
An anchoring structure, particularly for radiators, which includes a supporting device, which can be anchored to a wall and can be detachably associated with a radiator in order to keep it in a condition for use, in which the radiator is hung and is substantially parallel to the wall. The particularity of the present invention resides in that the supporting device has an engagement member, which is adapted to detachably clamp at least one tubular portion of the radiator and cooperates with a supporting member, which can be anchored to the wall and can be detachably associated with the engagement member, and with a spacer means suitable to determine and correctly maintain the condition for use described previously.