Sink Mounting Bracket with Adjustable Support for Fragile Fixtures

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing sink mounting methods can damage fragile materials and are challenging to install on fixtures with uneven surfaces, as they often require mechanical fasteners that can crack the material or fail to provide stable support.

Innovation Solution

A sink mounting apparatus featuring a mounting bracket with a mounting flange, a support flange extending orthogonally, and an adjustable support with a contact pad that can be selectively extended to engage and support the fixture without damaging it, allowing for adjustable height and secure mounting on various surface types.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If mechanical fasteners are used to mount fixtures, then secure mounting is achieved, but damage to fragile materials occurs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting securityVSAvoidmaterial damage

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

A mounting bracket serves as an intermediary component between the fixture and the mounting surface. The bracket includes a mounting flange that attaches to the mounting surface and a support flange with an adjustable support that contacts the fixture, distributing mounting forces and preventing direct damage to fragile fixture materials.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The adjustable support allows modification of the contact point position and support height. This parameter adjustment enables the mounting system to adapt to different fixture types and mounting surface conditions, providing secure mounting without applying excessive localized stress that could damage fragile materials.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of manufacture

If traditional mounting methods are used on fixtures with uneven surfaces, then mounting is achieved, but stable support is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting applicabilityVSAvoidsupport stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The adjustable support incorporates a mechanism that allows dynamic adjustment of the support height and contact point position. This enables the mounting system to adapt to uneven fixture surfaces and achieve stable support by positioning the contact pad at the optimal location on the adjustable support.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Device complexity

If fixed support structures are used, then simple design is maintained, but adaptability to varying installation conditions is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting structure simplicityVSAvoidinstallation condition adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The adjustable support mechanism provides dynamic adaptability while maintaining relatively simple construction. The support can be adjusted vertically and angularly to accommodate different fixture heights, depths, and mounting surface variations, making the same basic bracket design versatile for multiple installation scenarios.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11339558B1Sink mounting apparatus

Publication Date: 2022.05.24 BANKS TAYLOR

AI summary

A sink mounting apparatus includes a mounting bracket comprising a mounting flange configured to couple to a mounting surface and a support flange coupled to the mounting flange which extends horizontally from the mounting flange. The apparatus also includes an adjustable support extending vertically from the support flange and a contact pad disposed on a distal end of the adjustable support configured to support a fixture.