Removable Railing Bracket Assembly for Damage-Free Container Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for a removable bracket system that can securely hold a container, such as a planter box, above a railing without permanently attaching to the rail, ensuring easy installation and removal without leaving any visible signs of attachment.

Innovation Solution

A bracket system comprising a lower section and an upper section, where the upper section is a bent strip forming a receptacle to receive the container, and the lower section includes a connection interface with fasteners to removably couple the upper section to the railing, allowing for adjustable width and secure retention of the container.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If a bracket system is used to securely hold a container above a railing, then the container retention strength is improved, but the railing may be damaged or marked by permanent attachment methods

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontainer retention strengthVSAvoidrailing damage or marks

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket system is divided into multiple components: an upper section that contacts the container, a lower section that contacts the railing, and separate fastening mechanisms. This segmentation allows the lower section to be removable and non-damaging while the upper section provides secure container retention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The lower section acts as an intermediary between the bracket system and the railing. It provides a mounting interface that can be attached and removed without damaging the railing, thereby protecting the railing from direct contact with fastening elements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Stability of the object's composition

If permanent attachment methods are used to secure the bracket to the railing, then the bracket stability is improved, but the railing appearance is degraded due to visible attachment marks

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebracket stabilityVSAvoidrailing appearance degradation

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The lower section is designed to be dynamically attachable and detachable rather than permanently fixed. This allows the bracket to be securely mounted when needed while enabling complete removal to restore the railing's original appearance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The fastening function is extracted from the main bracket structure and placed in the removable lower section. This separation allows the upper bracket portion to remain stable and functional while the lower section can be completely removed without leaving marks on the railing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Reliability

If a complex fastening system is used to securely attach the bracket to the railing, then the attachment reliability is improved, but the installation and removal complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment reliabilityVSAvoidinstallation and removal ease

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The fastening system is segmented into modular components with standardized interfaces. The lower section contains all necessary fastening elements in one detachable unit, simplifying both installation and removal operations while maintaining secure attachment when mounted.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

4Manufacturing precision

If the bracket width is fixed to ensure structural integrity, then the manufacturing precision is improved, but the adaptability to different railing widths is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebracket width precisionVSAvoidrailing width adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The lower section incorporates adjustable width capability through movable components or expandable structure. This allows the bracket to adapt to different railing widths while maintaining precise dimensions for proper fit and structural integrity when installed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The bracket design allows modification of the lower section width parameter to match different railing configurations. The upper section maintains fixed precise dimensions for container retention, while the lower section parameters can be adjusted for adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS12150579B2Railing bracket holder and systems, kits, and methods thereof

Publication Date: 2024.11.26 SAMAN SAM S

AI summary

A bracket assembly adapted to be removably coupled to a railing at a first side and hold a portion of a container at a second side can comprise a lower section and an upper section removably coupled to the lower section. The upper section can be a bent strip that forms a receptacle to receive the portion of the container, and the lower section can include a body in the form of a second bent strip, and a fixed connection post extending from an upper surface of the body to interface with an opening in the connection interface of the upper section to removably couple the upper section to the lower section via the at least one fastener. The platform section can include a first step and a second step each extending from the connection interface to respective ones of the retaining arms.