Anchoring device for radiators
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing radiator anchoring devices face issues with stability and are not universally compatible with different radiator dimensions and geometries, and they are not aesthetically concealed when mounted.
Innovation Solution
An anchoring device featuring a C-shaped metallic bracket with contoured holes for secure wall attachment, a fixed hook for the radiator, and a movable hook with a locking mechanism that includes a plastic locking member and reinforcement tabs for enhanced stability, allowing adjustable positioning and easy installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a movable hook with elastic locking means is used, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability of fastening deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism is divided into two independent locking members (first and second locking members) that engage with protrusions on opposite sides of the bracket. This segmentation distributes the locking force across multiple engagement points, enhancing overall reliability while maintaining ease of operation through the elastic activation mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic means (spring) is pre-loaded to continuously push the locking members against the protrusions, creating a pre-tensioned locking state. This beforehand cushioning ensures that the radiator is securely held in position before any external forces are applied, preventing accidental disengagement while allowing easy activation when needed.
2Device complexity
If a simple bracket design is used, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different radiator dimensions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is designed with multiple protrusions at different positions and the locking members can engage with any of these protrusions. This universal design allows the same bracket structure to accommodate radiators of various heights and dimensions by simply adjusting which protrusions are engaged, without requiring different bracket models.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable support and locking members are designed to be adjustable along the bracket's length. The support can be positioned at different locations and the locking members can engage different protrusions, creating a dynamic configuration that adapts to various radiator dimensions while maintaining a simple overall bracket structure.
3Ease of operation
If visible mounting components are used, then ease of operation is improved, but aesthetic appearance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The locking members and support structure are nested within the bracket's C-shaped profile and contoured walls. The operational components are hidden inside the bracket structure, with only minimal external features visible, creating a nested arrangement that maintains aesthetic concealment while preserving full operational accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The contoured walls and internal structures of the bracket serve as intermediaries that provide access to the locking mechanism through the radiator's interior space. This allows adjustment and operation of the locking members without external visible components, as the intermediary structure channels access through the radiator itself.
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AI summary
An anchoring device for radiators, including a bracket having a predominantly longitudinal extension, the lower end of the bracket forming a fixed hook adapted to cooperate with a movable hook associated with the upper end of the bracket, the movable hook being supported by a support which is mounted slidingly on the bracket and can be locked by a reversible locking means in a position chosen among predefined positions, the locking means including a contoured body which translates integrally with the support and is provided with at least one locking member which cooperates with elastic means and with at least one release lever which acts in contrast with the elastic means and is configured to move the locking member between a locking configuration, in which it engages the bracket by being pushed by the elastic means, and a release position, in which it is substantially disengaged from the bracket. The particularity of the device resides in that it includes a plurality of protrusions which protrude from the bracket so as to be selectively engageable by the locking member in the locking configuration.