Rod bracket

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current curtain rod bracket installation methods are time-consuming, messy, and can damage walls or window casings, especially for those without experience, and existing tool-less solutions are not universally applicable.

Innovation Solution

A rod bracket system featuring a bracket base with angled mounting cavities and a fastening prong that allows for tool-free installation by manually pressing the bracket into a wall, using a pointed end to secure it without additional tools.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional mounting hardware and preparation methods are used, then reliable wall attachment is achieved, but installation time increases and wall damage occurs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewall attachment reliabilityVSAvoidinstallation time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent removes traditional mounting hardware (screws, anchors, drill bits) from the installation process by integrating the fastening function directly into the bracket body through the inwardly protruding engagement feature that presses against the rear surface of the window casing

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The bracket performs its own fastening function through the self-contained engagement feature with protruding portion and pressing surface, eliminating the need for separate mounting hardware and tools - the bracket itself creates the secure attachment when pressed into position

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If traditional mounting hardware and preparation methods are used, then secure mounting is achieved, but wall and window casing damage occurs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting securityVSAvoidwall and window casing damage

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent eliminates damaging fastening elements (screws, anchors, drill holes) by using a pressing mechanism that distributes force across the rear surface of the window casing through the engagement feature, preventing localized damage while maintaining secure attachment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The engagement feature with its pressing surface is designed to distribute mounting forces evenly across the window casing material before any potential damage can occur, preventing stress concentration that would lead to cracks or breaks

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Ease of operation

If tool-less installation is implemented, then installation ease is improved, but applicability to certain wall types is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinstallation easeVSAvoidwall type applicability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The engagement feature with the protruding portion and pressing surface is designed to work with multiple substrate types (window casings, walls, door frames) by pressing against the rear surface, making the tool-less installation method universally applicable across different installation locations and materials

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11690467B2Rod bracket

Publication Date: 2023.07.04 KENNEY MANUFACTURING CO

AI summary

An anchorless-installed wall-mount bracket system comprising a plurality of wall-penetrating fasteners. A wall-mount portion constructed to orient the wall-penetrating fasteners for supporting a load. A load bearing portion constructed to support the load at a hanging distance from the wall-mount portion. The load bearing portion extending laterally away from the wall-mount portion. Afinial attachment feature constructed to support any one of a plurality of distinct finials adapted for use with the wall-mount bracket system. The finial attachment feature disposed on the load bearing portion so that a finial attached thereto is at least partially exposed beyond the load when the load is disposed at the hanging distance.