Sliding Fixture Mounting Apparatus for Adjustable Stud Spacing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing furniture mounting apparatuses are costly to manufacture and require pre-established leveling, limiting their positioning flexibility, especially for heavier components which need to be fixed through spaced vertical studs.
Innovation Solution
A mounting apparatus with adjustable fixings and connecting means that allow for sliding positioning along a connection axis, enabling flexible placement and leveling, and accommodating various stud spacings and furniture widths.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the horizontal spacing between fixings is substantially fixed, then the apparatus structure is simple, but the positioning flexibility for heavier components is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a sliding mechanism that allows fixings to move dynamically along the connecting means. The fixing can be positioned at any location along the connection axis by sliding it within the channels, transforming a static fixed-spacing structure into a dynamic adjustable-spacing structure. This resolves the contradiction by enabling positioning flexibility without requiring multiple fixed-spacing apparatus variants.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting means is segmented into channels that guide the fixing movement, separating the positioning function from the structural support function. This segmentation allows the fixing to be independently positioned along the connection axis while the connecting means maintains structural integrity, achieving both simplicity and flexibility.
2Productivity
If the level must be established before placing furniture, then the mounting process is controlled, but the installation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting means incorporates pre-integrated leveling channels that guide the fixing positioning. The leveling function is built into the structure beforehand, allowing the fixing to be automatically leveled during the sliding positioning process rather than requiring separate pre-leveling operations. This eliminates the need for establishing level before placing furniture, reducing installation time while maintaining precision.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the apparatus is designed for fixed stud spacing, then the design is simplified, but the adaptability to different stud spacings and furniture widths is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting means with sliding fixings serves multiple functions: it accommodates various stud spacings, supports different furniture widths, and provides adjustable positioning all within a single design. The universal sliding mechanism replaces the need for multiple fixed-design variants, achieving adaptability without proportionally increasing design complexity.
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AI summary
The invention provides apparatus for mounting a furniture unit to a wall and, in particular, to wall studs. The apparatus includes sliding fixings that allow the spacing between fixing members to be adjusted and, thereby, allow the horizontal position of the furniture unit to adjusted to any desired position relative to the wall studs.