Rotatable Suspension Bracket for Tool-Free Device Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic devices require the use of hand tools for installation due to the need for bolts, and existing suspension structures cannot accommodate various mounting surface orientations, making installation complicated.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device design featuring a rotatable connection base that can be assembled without bolts, allowing for easy adjustment and affixing to different mounting surface orientations using a bracket with adaptable hooks and notches.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If bolts and hand tools are used for installation, then the connection is secure and reliable, but the installation process becomes complicated and requires special tools
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional bolt-based mechanical fastening system with a snap-fit mechanism. The connection base includes positioning protrusions that engage with corresponding positioning notches in the bracket, eliminating the need for bolts and hand tools while maintaining secure connection through geometric interlocking
Solution Approach 2:
The connection base and bracket are designed to self-align and self-secure through the positioning protrusion-notch mechanism. The elastic component provides automatic tension to maintain the connection without requiring additional fastening operations, allowing the structure to service itself during installation
2Adaptability or versatility
If a single suspension structure is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot satisfy different installation requirements on various mounting surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The connection base is designed with rotational capability relative to the device body, allowing it to dynamically adjust its orientation. This enables the same connection base to accommodate mounting surfaces at different angles and orientations by rotating to the appropriate position before snapping into the bracket
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is designed with a universal mounting interface that can be affixed to various mounting surfaces (ceiling, wall, inclined surfaces). The combination of the rotatable connection base and the adaptable bracket creates a multi-functional suspension system that handles different installation scenarios with a single design
3Adaptability or versatility
If the connection base is fixed to the device body, then the structure is stable, but the device cannot be adjusted to different orientations
Solution Approach 1:
The connection base is designed with rotational capability relative to the device body, allowing it to dynamically adjust its orientation. This enables the same connection base to accommodate mounting surfaces at different angles and orientations by rotating to the appropriate position before snapping into the bracket
Solution Approach 2:
The suspension system is segmented into distinct functional components: the device body, the rotatable connection base, and the mounting bracket. This segmentation allows the connection base to rotate independently for orientation adjustment while maintaining stable connection to both the device body and bracket when locked in position
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AI summary
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device is adapted to be disposed on a mounting surface. The electronic device includes a device body, a connection base and a bracket. The connection base is connected to the device body. The connection base is adapted to be rotated between a first orientation and a second orientation relative to the device body. When the connection base is in the first orientation, the connection base is connected to the device body. When the connection base is in the second orientation, the connection base is separated from the device body. The bracket is wedged against the connection base, wherein the bracket is adapted to be affixed to the mounting surface.