Rotating Wall Mount With Power Disc for Thin Full-Rotation Displays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall mounts for electronic devices that allow full rotation are often heavy, bulky, unsightly, and can damage the wall, while also requiring a recess in the device for mounting, which is not aesthetically pleasing or practical.
Innovation Solution
A wall mount system comprising a wall plate, rotator ring, face plate, and power disc that allows for full rotation of electronic devices without the need for a recess in the device, measuring only 8 millimeters thick and designed to be invisible behind the device, with Teflon-coated components for reduced friction and minimal wall damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a wall mount is designed to allow full rotation of electronic devices, then the device can be mounted in multiple orientations (vertical and horizontal), but the wall mount becomes heavy, bulky, and unsightly
Solution Approach 1:
The wall mount is divided into separate functional components: a wall plate for mounting, a rotator ring for rotation, a face plate for device attachment, and a power disc for electrical connection. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, reducing overall weight while maintaining full rotation capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from traditional bulky mechanical rotation mechanisms to a thin-profile design that achieves rotation in a compact dimensional space. The rotator ring mechanism enables full rotation within an 8mm thickness profile, effectively adding rotational freedom without increasing weight or bulk.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a wall mount is designed to allow full rotation of electronic devices, then the device can be mounted in multiple orientations, but the wall mount becomes bulky and unsightly
Solution Approach 1:
The wall mount achieves full rotation capability within an extremely thin 8mm profile, effectively moving the rotation mechanism from a bulky three-dimensional structure to a compact planar design. This allows the mount to be essentially invisible behind the electronic device while maintaining complete rotational freedom.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotator ring is designed with dynamic characteristics that allow smooth rotation between vertical and horizontal orientations. The Teflon coating provides low-friction movement, enabling the thin-profile structure to achieve full rotational range without requiring bulky mechanical components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional wall mount is used for full rotation, then rotation is possible, but it can damage the wall it is mounted on
Solution Approach 1:
The wall plate is designed as a thin-profile mounting structure that distributes mechanical loads across a wider area of the wall. This thin-film approach reduces point stresses that would otherwise cause wall damage, while the Teflon-coated rotator ring minimizes friction and mechanical stress during rotation operations.
4Adaptability or versatility
If existing wall mounts are designed for full rotation, then rotation is enabled, but they are difficult to use
Solution Approach 1:
The Teflon coating on the rotator ring provides extremely low-friction rotation, making the mount easy to operate. Users can smoothly transition between vertical and horizontal orientations without requiring excessive force or complex manipulation, significantly improving ease of use while maintaining full rotation capability.
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
Enables easy rotation of electronic devices between vertical and horizontal orientations while maintaining continuous power supply, with minimal thickness and unobtrusive design, reducing wall damage and providing a user-friendly mounting solution.
Implementation Method 1
Teflon-coated components for reduced friction
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AI summary
A system and method for pivotally mounting a device to a wall is disclosed. The wall mount includes a power connector disc having contact pads, a wall plate mounted to the wall having at least one mounting slot and at least one tab for limiting rotation, a rotator plate configured to coaxially engage said wall plate with at least one mounting horn extending in an upward direction and a central opening and having at least one inwardly projecting rotation tab, a face plate configured to coaxially engage said rotator plate and said wall plate and fixed to the wall plate enclosing the rotator plate and having a central opening with at least one strip extending into the interior, and a back cover coupled to the device having contact points to receive said contact pads, at least one slot to receive said mounting horn and at least one flap to receive said strip.