Bracket for a console for fixing radiators to a wall
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing radiator attachment brackets are complex, require operation of multiple parts for dismantling, and lack effective prevention against unintentional lifting and lateral displacement of radiators.
Innovation Solution
A simple and inexpensive bracket design featuring a locking element that prevents unintentional lifting and displacement by interacting with the heating element, using a single actuable locking element and an elastic tab or screw, allowing for easy installation and secure mounting with adjustable positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a locking member with multiple gripping parts is used to prevent unintentional lifting, then safety against lifting is improved, but device complexity increases and dismantling becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential locking function from a complex multi-part gripping mechanism and implements it through a single locking element that can be actuated from above. This single element engages with the radiator to prevent lifting, eliminating the need for multiple gripping parts while maintaining the safety function.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking element serves multiple functions: it prevents unintentional lifting, prevents lateral displacement when positioned laterally, and can be easily actuated for both installation and dismantling. This multi-functional design replaces the need for separate mechanisms for each function.
2Reliability
If a spring-loaded claw mechanism is used to secure the radiator, then automatic locking is improved, but manufacturing complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the expensive spring-loaded claw mechanism with a simple, inexpensive locking element that can be easily manufactured. The locking element achieves the same security function without requiring complex springs or claws, making it more cost-effective and simpler to manufacture.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking element is designed to be self-actuating through simple mechanical interaction. When the radiator is inserted, the locking element automatically engages to prevent lifting and displacement, providing automatic locking without complex spring mechanisms while remaining simple to manufacture.
3Device complexity
If no lateral displacement prevention is provided, then device simplicity is maintained, but safety against radiator displacement is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The locking element is designed to perform multiple security functions: it prevents both unintentional lifting and lateral displacement. By positioning the locking element laterally, it engages with the radiator to prevent displacement in horizontal directions, adding this protective function without requiring a separate mechanism.
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 solution effectively secures radiators against lifting and displacement, simplifies installation and dismantling, and reduces manufacturing costs by using a single locking element and integrated spring, ensuring safety and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a spring (33) which presses the claw-like holding part (30) in the holding position against the heating element (40) with a clamping force
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AI summary
The invention relates to a mounting bracket for a console (10) for attaching radiators (40) to a wall, wherein the console (10) comprises an elongated rail (11), a lower support (12), and an upper support (20). The upper support (20) is vertically displaceable and lockable at one end (21) on the rail (11) and has a claw-like retaining element (30) with a chamfer (31) at its other end (22). A recess (32) is provided for receiving a mounting area of a radiator (40). The claw-like retaining part (30) is mounted under the force of a spring (33) in such a way that it can be moved against the spring load (33) by a radiator (40) moving towards the upper holder (20) with the insertion of the ramp (31) until the holding area (41) of the radiator (40) is inserted into the recess (32).A locking element (34) is further provided, by which the claw-like retaining part (30) can be secured against unintentional lifting of the radiator (40) by preventing movement of the claw-like retaining part (30). The invention now proposes that the locking element (34) additionally prevents unintentional displacement of the radiator in the claw-like retaining part (30) by interacting directly or indirectly with the retaining area (41) of the radiator (40), wherein the locking element (34) can be actuated when the radiator (40) is installed (Fig. 1).