Recessed Wall Mounting Apparatus Flush Drywall Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current recessed wall mounting systems are not flush with the drywall, resulting in a visible flap or flange, making them obtrusive and not fully integrated into architectural structures.
Innovation Solution
A recessed wall mounting apparatus with a mounting ring embedded in a housing unit, using overmold materials like Gypsum or plastic to blend with the drywall, and adjustable brackets for secure and concealed installation of various devices such as outlets, switches, and sensors, ensuring a flush and integrated appearance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If recessed mounting systems are used, then devices are more concealed and less obtrusive, but the systems usually overhang the wall creating a visible flap or flange
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the problematic flange or flap element from the mounting system design. By removing this external protruding component and integrating the mounting mechanism entirely within the wall cavity, the system achieves flush mounting without visible external elements, resolving the contradiction between concealment and visible flange.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is nested within the wall structure itself. The housing unit fits into a recessed cavity in the wall, with the mounting ring embedded in the housing, creating a nested configuration where each component is contained within the previous one, eliminating the need for external flanges.
2Ease of operation
If recessed mounting systems are used, then devices are more concealed, but the systems are not flush with the drywall
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs preliminary action by pre-forming the housing unit with an integrated flange structure that is designed to be flush with the drywall surface. The flange is not added later but is built into the housing during manufacturing, ensuring precise flush alignment when installed.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing unit appears to use composite construction combining rigid structural materials with finishing materials that match the drywall. This allows the housing to both structurally support the device and aesthetically blend with the wall surface for a flush appearance.
Data Source
AI summary
A recessed wall mounting apparatus and method are presented. The invention includes a housing unit coupled with a mounting ring. The housing unit has a base wall with a front side having an outwardly extending perimeter wall from each side of the base wall to form a recessed compartment. The perimeter wall terminates in an outer edge that is configured to be flush with a drywall of an architectural structure. The base wall has an access hole configured substantially in alignment with an accessory window in the mounting ring. The mounting ring is configured for removably mounting an accessory device, e.g. light switch, to the accessory window. One or more removable and adjustable wall brackets are coupled to one or more sides of the housing unit for securing the housing unit to the wall of the architectural structure.