Rotating Mounting Bracket for Universal Telecommunication Component Installation

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing telecommunications enclosures require different mounting brackets for devices of varying sizes, leading to increased complexity and part requirements.

Innovation Solution

A device mounting system featuring an axial mounting bracket with a rotating plate and pin mechanism, allowing for multiple positions to accommodate devices of different sizes using the same bracket.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If different mounting brackets are used for devices of varying sizes, then each device size can be properly mounted, but the quantity of parts and system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting compatibility across device sizesVSAvoidnumber of mounting bracket variants

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting bracket is designed as a universal structure that can accommodate multiple device sizes through a single configurable component. The bracket includes adjustable elements that allow it to adapt to different device dimensions without requiring separate bracket designs for each device size, thereby achieving multi-functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting bracket incorporates dynamic adjustment mechanisms that allow it to change its configuration based on the device being mounted. This includes movable components and adjustable positioning features that enable the same bracket to properly secure devices of varying sizes through reconfiguration rather than replacement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple mounting brackets are maintained for different device sizes, then proper mounting is achieved, but inventory complexity and part management increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice size accommodationVSAvoidnumber of distinct mounting bracket parts

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting bracket is designed as a universal structure that can accommodate multiple device sizes through a single configurable component. The bracket includes adjustable elements that allow it to adapt to different device dimensions without requiring separate bracket designs for each device size, thereby achieving multi-functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention merges the functionality of multiple device-specific mounting brackets into a single universal bracket design. By combining the mounting capabilities for various device sizes into one configurable component, the system reduces the total quantity of distinct parts that must be manufactured, stored, and managed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Manufacturing precision

If device-specific mounting brackets are used, then precise mounting is achieved, but installation time and complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting accuracyVSAvoidinstallation time

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting bracket incorporates dynamic adjustment mechanisms that allow it to change its configuration based on the device being mounted. This includes movable components and adjustable positioning features that enable the same bracket to properly secure devices of varying sizes through reconfiguration rather than replacement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting bracket is designed with pre-configured adjustment ranges and positioning features that anticipate different device sizes. This preliminary design of adjustable capabilities allows installers to quickly adapt the bracket to the specific device without requiring complex on-site modifications or selection among multiple bracket types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250047769A1Enclosure with bracket configured to rotate so as to allow mounting of different sized telecommunication components in the enclosure

Publication Date: 2025.02.06 PPC BROADBAND INC

AI summary

A telecommunication component mounting system configured to allow mounting of different sized components, including: a first mounting portion configured to attach a telecommunication component to an enclosure; and a second mounting portion configured to attach the telecommunication component to the enclosure. The first mounting portion comprises a moving portion that is configured to engage the enclosure; the moving portion comprises a retaining portion that is configured to engage an engaging portion of the enclosure such that the retaining portion slidingly moves relative to the engaging portion; the retaining portion is a curved slot; and the moving portion is configured to rotate about an axis such that different sized telecommunication components are permitted to be mounted in the enclosure so as to avoid a need for different mounting parts for different sized telecommunication components, thereby resulting in a reduction of parts needed to mount different sized telecommunication components to the enclosure.