Shield Handle Structure With Integrated Wall Mount
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a market need for decorative shields that can be mounted or hung on a wall, as traditional shields are primarily designed for hand-held use and lack a mechanism for wall installation.
Innovation Solution
A shield design incorporating a handle with a wall mount, featuring an outward bending portion and a covering, secured with bolts or adhesives, allowing the shield to be hung on a wall, with specific dimensions and angles for optimal mounting and user grip.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional hand-held shield design is used, then the shield maintains its original structural simplicity and combat functionality, but it cannot be mounted or hung on a wall for decorative purposes
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is designed to serve dual functions: as a grip for hand-held use and as a mounting mechanism for wall display. The outward bending portion with the slit can function as both a hand grip and a hook for hanging the shield on nails or screws, making the shield adaptable to both combat and decorative purposes without requiring separate mounting hardware
Solution Approach 2:
The handle is segmented into distinct functional portions: a first end portion for attachment to the shield, an outward bending portion with a slit for mounting, and a second end portion for gripping. This segmentation allows each portion to be optimized for its specific function while working together as an integrated system
2Adaptability or versatility
If a wall mount is added to the handle, then the shield can be hung on a wall for decorative display, but the handle structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The wall mounting function is merged into the handle itself rather than being a separate component. The outward bending portion with the slit is integrated directly into the handle structure, eliminating the need for separate mounting brackets or hardware and reducing overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The handle structure is designed to perform multiple functions including gripping, mounting, and structural support. The outward bending portion serves as both a structural element of the handle and a mounting mechanism, reducing the need for additional components
3Ease of operation
If the outward bending portion is spaced from the shield portion, then the handle provides better grip and mounting capability, but the handle requires additional attachment points and structural support
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is divided into functional segments with the outward bending portion spaced from the shield body. This segmentation allows the bending portion to be optimized for gripping and mounting while the attachment points at the ends provide structural support, creating a modular structure that balances comfort and strength
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention includes a shield having a shield portion and a handle, the handle comprising a wall mount that allows the shield to be hung on a wall. The handle is coupled to the shield portion at a first end portion and a second end portion. An outward bending portion is disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion that allows a user to hold the shield. The wall mount includes a slit configured to house the head of a nail or other hanging fixtures and enables the shield to be mounted on a wall.