Railing Spindle Mounting Rails for Damage-Free Accessory Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fence or railing mounted hangers cause damage to handrails when removed, leaving marks and holes, and obstruct the handrail's function as a handrail.
Innovation Solution
A mounting system comprising multiple rails and fasteners that allow for removable attachment to railing spindles without damaging them, using flanged apertures and aligned apertures to secure the rails and enable slidable rail hooks for attaching accessories.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional hangers are permanently mounted using screws, nails and/or bolts, then the attachment is secure and reliable, but the railing material is damaged with marks and holes left behind
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a railing mount as an intermediary component that attaches to the railing without damaging it. The mount uses a clamp-like structure with compression members that grip the railing externally, eliminating the need for screws, nails, or bolts that would create holes or marks in the railing material.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical fastening system (screws, nails, bolts) with a compression-based clamping system. The compression members apply radial force to grip the railing, providing secure attachment without penetrating the railing material, thus avoiding damage while maintaining reliability.
2Stability of the object's composition
If items hang over handrails, then the mounting is stable, but the handrail function is blocked and cannot be used as a handrail
Solution Approach 1:
The patent moves the mounting function from the lateral space (hanging over the handrail) to the vertical dimension (under the handrail). The railing mount attaches to the underside or side of the handrail, allowing items to hang below rather than blocking the handrail, thus maintaining both stability and usability.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of mounting items that extend outward from the handrail (blocking its use), the invention inverts the approach by mounting items that hang downward or inward from the handrail structure, preserving the handrail's primary function while providing stable item attachment.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple mounting points are provided for versatility, then the adaptability increases, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the railing mount with universal features that allow it to attach to different railing types and configurations. The compression members can accommodate various railing shapes and sizes, and the mount includes multiple attachment points and adjustable components that provide versatility without requiring multiple different mounting devices, thus managing complexity while enhancing adaptability.
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AI summary
A mounting system for attaching items on railing spindles includes a plurality of rails, a fastener, and a rail hook for attaching accessories. The mounting system is configured to removably mount the rails to railing spindles without causing damage to the railing spindles, wherein the fastener is comprised of a first element configured to engage a surface of a flanged aperture on a second rail, and a second element configured to engage a first and second major surface of a first rail through aligned apertures of the first rail. The rail hook is then selectively attachable to the plurality of rails, wherein a plurality of accessories may be attached to the rail hooks for attaching items to railing spindles.