Resilient-Wing Mounting Bracket for Damage-Free Antler Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing antler display products either damage the antlers by drilling or require permanent attachment, and fail to display antlers in their natural orientation and appearance, with many being unsightly and concealing parts of the antler.
Innovation Solution
A mounting bracket with resilient wings and a stopper that grips the antler without drilling, allowing for easy installation and removal, and adjustable orientation to mimic the antler's natural position, while being aesthetically compatible with the antler's color.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If drilling is used to attach the antler to the wall, then the antler can be securely mounted, but the antler is damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mounting bracket as an intermediary device between the antler and the wall. The bracket has a clamping mechanism with resilient wings that grip the antler without drilling, while the mounting holes in the bracket body allow secure attachment to the wall. This mediator resolves the contradiction by providing secure mounting through the bracket-wall connection while protecting the antler from damage.
2Reliability
If permanent attachment is used to secure the antler, then the mounting is stable, but the antler cannot be easily removed for handling and display
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the mounting system into separable components: the bracket body with mounting holes for wall attachment, and the clamping mechanism with resilient wings for antler holding. The resilient wings can be flexed outward to release the antler, allowing easy removal while maintaining stable mounting when closed. This segmentation enables both stable mounting and easy removal by decoupling the attachment functions.
3Ease of operation
If a shelf design is used to display the antler, then the antler can be removed, but the antler cannot be displayed in its natural orientation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs resilient wings that can flex and adapt to different antler sizes and shapes. The clamping mechanism allows the antler to be positioned at various angles and orientations within the grip of the wings, unlike a fixed shelf design. The dynamic nature of the resilient clamps enables the antler to be displayed in its natural orientation while still allowing easy removal by flexing the wings outward.
4Reliability
If a hose clamp design is used to grip the antler, then the antler can be securely held, but the antler appearance is compromised and parts are concealed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the clamping mechanism only at specific locations on the antler (the beam or rack area) using the resilient wings, rather than wrapping around the entire antler like a hose clamp. This localized application provides secure grip where needed while leaving the main display portions of the antler visible and aesthetically pleasing. The mounting holes in the bracket body are positioned to avoid interfering with the antler's appearance.
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 securely holds antlers without damage, allows for easy handling and display in various orientations, and maintains the antler's natural appearance, addressing the issues of damage, permanence, and aesthetics in existing products.
Implementation Method 1
The first resilient wing and the second resilient wing are biased toward each other such that the first resilient wing and the second resilient wing are configured to grip and secure an object to the mounting bracket
Data Source
AI summary
The mounting bracket includes a body that has a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a first mounting hole that passes through the body and is located between the first end and the second end. A first resilient wing is located at the first end of the body. A second resilient wing is located at the second end of the body. A tab protrudes from a first edge of the body. The tab is located between the first end of the body and the second end of the body. A second mounting hole passes through the tab. The first resilient wing and the second resilient wing each extend upward from the body and are biased toward each other such that the first resilient wing and the second resilient wing are configured to grip and secure an object to the mounting bracket.