Slide Mount Assembly for Wall-Cavity Electronics Behind Displays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for mounting small electronics components near wall-mounted displays are costly and time-consuming, requiring additional construction and complex wiring solutions, as they often necessitate remote equipment placement and extensive wiring.
Innovation Solution
A slide mount assembly that attaches to a wall or structure behind a display, featuring a base frame with a slide frame and mounting plate, allowing for secure and adjustable mounting of electronics components with a disengageable locking mechanism and sliding assembly for easy access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If wall mounted displays are installed to achieve a clean aesthetic appearance, then the visual appearance is improved, but the complexity of locating and wiring associated electronics equipment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The slide mount assembly nests electronics equipment mounting capabilities within the wall cavity space behind the display. The base frame attaches to structural supports in the wall, creating a nested mounting environment that keeps electronics close to the display without compromising the clean front appearance. This nesting approach allows wiring to be concealed within the wall structure rather than running externally.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention moves the electronics mounting problem from the two-dimensional wall surface to the three-dimensional wall cavity space. By utilizing the depth dimension behind the display, the slide mount assembly provides mounting capacity without affecting the clean aesthetic appearance of the wall surface. This dimensional transition allows electronics to be positioned in previously underutilized space.
2Adaptability or versatility
If an electronics box is incorporated in the wall, then electronics equipment can be mounted, but additional construction work is required which increases cost and time
Solution Approach 1:
The slide mount assembly is divided into separable components: a base frame that attaches to structural supports and a slide frame with mounting plate that can be independently assembled. This segmentation allows the mounting system to be installed in stages without requiring complete wall construction modifications. The base frame can be attached to existing structural supports, and the slide frame can be added later to accommodate specific electronics equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The slide frame is designed to be movable along the base frame, providing dynamic adjustment capability. This allows the mounting position to be adjusted after installation to accommodate different electronics equipment sizes and positioning requirements. The movable design eliminates the need for precise pre-planning of equipment locations, simplifying the installation process.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If electronics equipment is mounted behind a display, then wiring can be concealed, but access for servicing becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The slide frame can be moved along the base frame and removed from the wall cavity, providing dynamic access to mounted electronics equipment. This movable design allows servicing to be performed by simply sliding the frame out, without requiring display removal or complex disassembly. The electronics remain concealed during normal operation but are easily accessible when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The slide frame acts as an intermediary between the wall cavity and the electronics equipment. It provides a removable interface that allows electronics to be mounted securely within the wall while maintaining easy access. The frame serves as a mediator that can be detached to provide service access while keeping the mounting structure intact.
4Area of stationary object
If mounting space is maximized behind the display, then more equipment can be accommodated, but the mounting system becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate on the slide frame provides multiple mounting positions and configurations to accommodate various electronics equipment types. The plate includes multiple mounting holes and can be positioned at different locations along the slide frame, allowing a single mounting system to serve multiple equipment installation scenarios. This universality maximizes the utility of the available mounting space without requiring multiple specialized mounting structures.
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AI summary
A slide mount assembly for attachment to a wall or other structure in a location behind a mounted display and for mounting of electronics equipment. The slide mount assembly includes a base frame configured to attach to a structure and frame having a mounting flange with holes for use in securing the base frame to the structure. A slide frame is slidably attached to the base frame by at least one slide assembly. The slide frame includes flanges that are attached to a slide frame plate, each flange having a plurality of spaced apart apertures. A mounting plate is attached to the slide frame and has a planar portion. At least one mounting tab is formed on and extends outward from the upper and lower edges of the mounting plate. Each mounting tab is configured to engage with one of the mounting apertures on the slide frame.