Sliding Wall Mount Assembly for Behind-Display Electronics Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for mounting small electronics components near wall-mounted displays are costly and complex, requiring additional construction and wire routing, which is aesthetically unappealing and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A slide mount assembly that attaches to a wall or structure behind a display, featuring a base frame with a sliding frame and a mounting plate with tabs and a locking mechanism, allowing for secure and removable attachment of electronics, and utilizing slide assemblies for smooth movement, thereby maximizing space for component mounting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If an electronics box is incorporated in the wall, then electronics equipment can be mounted, but additional construction is required which is costly and time consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate modular components: a base frame that attaches to the wall, a slide frame that moves independently, and a mounting plate for electronics. This segmentation eliminates the need for complex integrated wall construction while enabling easy installation and flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The slide frame is designed to be movable relative to the base frame through slide assemblies, transforming a static wall-mounted system into a dynamic one. This allows the electronics mounting position to be adjusted and accessed easily without complex construction.
2Shape
If wiring is run in the walls, then wiring is hidden, but locating associated audio/video and computer equipment becomes more challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The system moves the electronics mounting from the wall plane to a sliding frame that extends outward from the wall. This dimensional change allows equipment to be positioned in front of the wall surface, making it easily accessible while maintaining clean wall appearance with hidden wiring.
3Volume of moving object
If a sliding frame is used to mount electronics behind a display, then space is maximized, but the mounting plate needs to be securely attached
Solution Approach 1:
Mounting tabs are pre-formed on the mounting plate before attachment to the slide frame. These tabs align with apertures in the slide frame and can be inserted in advance, with final securing through the locking mechanism ensuring both ease of assembly and reliable attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking mechanism with locking fingers is designed to engage with the mounting tabs and slide frame apertures beforehand, providing secure attachment. The biasing spring ensures continuous engagement force, preventing accidental detachment while allowing intentional removal when needed.
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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.