Releasable bracket for fastening to slotted wall panel and mounting system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wall mounting systems often experience issues with brackets shifting side-to-side and easily dislodging from the mounting panel, lacking secure locking mechanisms compared to traditional peg board hooks.
Innovation Solution
The development of releasable brackets with upper and lower leg portions joined by a rear beam, featuring notches and shoulder abutments that rotate and snap into place within vertical slots on a mounting panel, providing secure fastening and easy removal, and incorporating elastic materials like ABS or PLA for enhanced stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional brackets are inserted into slots on mounting panels, then they can be easily installed, but they shift side-to-side and easily dislodge
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is divided into an upper leg portion and a lower leg portion that can independently engage with the slot at different heights, providing multiple contact points that prevent side-to-side movement while maintaining easy installation through sequential engagement
Solution Approach 2:
The upper and lower leg portions are positioned asymmetrically within the bracket structure, with the upper leg engaging the slot at a higher position and the lower leg at a lower position, creating an asymmetric engagement pattern that locks the bracket in place and prevents dislodging
2Productivity
If brackets use simple insertion into slots, then installation is quick, but they lack secure locking mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The upper leg portion is designed to engage with the slot first during insertion, preliminarily securing the bracket before the lower leg portion engages, creating a staged locking sequence that ensures secure attachment while maintaining quick installation
Solution Approach 2:
The upper and lower leg portions are nested within the bracket body structure, with both legs integrated into a single bracket component that engages the slot at two different levels, providing secure locking through multi-level engagement while maintaining a compact single-piece design
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 brackets securely fasten to the mounting panel without side-to-side movement, remaining locked even when inverted, and can be easily removed by reversing the insertion process, offering robust support for tools and items while maintaining a secure attachment.
Implementation Method 1
incorporating elastic materials like ABS or PLA for enhanced stability
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides releasable brackets that can fasten to mounting panels. The invention also includes wall mounting assemblies. The brackets can be inserted into vertical slots in the mounting panel. The mounting panel can be mounted to a wall. The brackets are securely fastened to the mounting panel but can be removed if needed. The brackets have an outwardly extending arm that can be used to support and hold various items such as hand tools, power tools, utensils, and the like.