Reversible Grid-Cell Hanging Apparatus for Dual-Side Display Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hanging devices for presenting objects in a grid field are limited by their inability to suspend primary carriers from both sides, have complex constructions that increase production costs, and offer limited variability in carrier configurations, restricting flexibility and mounting options.
Innovation Solution
A grid field system with cells open on both sides, featuring a primary support with a plug-in part having an upward-pointing hook contour and a lower stop, allowing for reversible hanging from either side, along with a simple construction design and multiple carrier variants to accommodate various configurations, including free-standing, wall-mounted, or ceiling-mounted arrangements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the plug-in part is designed with a complex construction to enable secure hanging, then the reliability of hanging is improved, but the production costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The plug-in part is divided into functionally independent elements: the hook contour for engagement, the stop for positioning, and the flanks for lateral stability. This segmentation allows each element to be optimized independently while simplifying the overall construction and reducing manufacturing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The plug-in part is designed as a universal component that can be used in multiple configurations and positions. The same basic design serves both front-side and rear-side hanging operations, eliminating the need for different variants and reducing production costs through standardized manufacturing.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the grid field is designed to accommodate only front-side hanging, then the construction is simplified, but the adaptability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The cell design incorporates asymmetric features that naturally accommodate hanging from either side. The horizontal bars are positioned and dimensioned to allow hook engagement from both front and rear, while the stop positions are configured to provide proper positioning regardless of hanging direction, eliminating the need for complex additional components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If only one carrier variant is provided, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides dynamic adaptability through a single versatile carrier design that can be configured in multiple ways. The carrier's plug-in part can engage cells in different orientations and positions, and the carrier body can be adapted to hold various object types, eliminating the need for multiple specialized carrier variants while maintaining full configurability.
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AI summary
The hanging apparatus for displaying articles initially comprises a grid arrangement (1) which has a large number of systematically arranged cells (10) which are each surrounded by two horizontal webs (11) and two vertical webs (12), wherein the cells (10) are open to a front face (18) and to a rear face (19). The hanging apparatus also has a primary support (2, 2') which has at least one plug part (21, 21') which is intended to be detachably suspended in a selected cell (10). The plug part (21, 21') has a hook contour (214, 214') which points upward and, in the suspended state, engages behind the horizontal web (11) which bounds the selected cell (10) at the top. The plug part (21, 21') has a lower stop (217, 217') which, in the suspended state, is supported on the horizontal web (11) which bounds the selected cell (10) at the bottom. The plug part (21, 21') has at least one sheet-like flank (211, 211') with a front edge (212, 212') which merges with the hook contour (214, 214') at the top. The lower stop (217, 217') is provided on a lower face of the flank (211, 211'). The at least one flank (211, 211') of a primary support (2, 2') which is fitted from the front face (18) of the grid arrangement (1) can be suspended in the selected cell (10) and the at least one flank (211, 211') of a primary support (2, 2') which is fitted from the rear face (19) can be suspended at the same time.