Skateboard Wall Mount Using Smooth Pins to Prevent Graphic Damage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing skateboard display methods, such as using grooved metal rods or threaded bolts, can damage the graphic artwork on skateboards, and shelving systems do not allow for a floating display that highlights the graphics.
Innovation Solution
A skateboard hanger system with smooth pins and a modular base that attaches to the skateboard through its mounting holes, using alignment indicators and bubble levels for precise positioning, and optional graphic inserts to protect the artwork.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If grooved metal rods or anchors with sharp edges are used to attach the skateboard to the wall, then the skateboard can be securely mounted in a floating position, but the graphic artwork on the skateboard may be damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a protective intermediary element (smooth rod or padded anchor) between the mounting hardware and the skateboard graphic. This intermediary prevents direct contact between sharp edges and the artwork while still providing secure mounting through the wheel assembly holes, thus resolving the contradiction between mounting security and graphic protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the mounting function from the traditional anchor-based system and relocates it to the wheel assembly holes of the skateboard. By using the existing holes designed for wheel attachment, the system eliminates the need for separate anchors that could damage the graphic, achieving both secure mounting and graphic preservation.
2Strength
If threaded bolts and nuts are used to attach through the wheel assembly holes, then the skateboard can be securely mounted, but the mounting process becomes complex and requires tools
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the fastening function from the threaded bolt system and replaces it with a simple friction-fit or snap-fit mechanism. The mounting rod or anchor is inserted directly into the wheel assembly holes without requiring threading or tool-based fastening, thus maintaining mounting security while dramatically simplifying the installation process.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is designed to be self-installing without requiring external tools or complex assembly steps. The smooth rod or padded anchor simply inserts into the pre-drilled wheel assembly holes and secures itself through friction or a simple locking mechanism, allowing anyone to mount the skateboard without mechanical expertise.
3Ease of operation
If a shelving type system is used to display the skateboard, then the skateboard can be displayed, but it cannot achieve a floating position that highlights the graphic artwork
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the skateboard from traditional shelving support and mounts it directly to the wall through the wheel assembly holes. This extraction from shelving dependency enables the skateboard to be positioned in a floating orientation where the graphic is fully visible, rather than being constrained to horizontal shelf placement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from two-dimensional shelf display to three-dimensional wall mounting. By utilizing the vertical wall space and mounting through the wheel holes, the system creates a floating display position that showcases the graphic artwork in a new dimensional context, highlighting the design rather than simply storing the board.
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AI summary
A quick install skateboard hanging device designed to lower damage to the wall, the skateboard deck, and the graphic design on the skateboard deck. The hanger is configured to allow small adjustments to the positioning after the first installation. Hanger device includes a base, a set of pins, and a set of adhesive or hook and loop strips for attaching the base to the wall. In one embodiment, the device has a cradle and a ball adapter, wherein the ball adapter is attached to the base and the cradle is removably fastened to the ball adapter, the ball adapter is positioned between the base and the cradle, wherein clamps of the cradle are extendable to accommodate skateboard of different sizes.