Socket Box Frame Spring Mounting for Uneven Wall Surfaces

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional systems attached to socket boxes struggle with uneven surfaces, leading to gaps and inability to attach due to surface irregularities.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a frame with a protrusion and a spring element that can pivotably attach to a body part using locking and fixing means, allowing flexible fixation despite surface unevenness.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If conventional fixing means (clips, screws) are used to attach the frame to the body part, then the frame is firmly fixed on the surface, but gaps appear between the frame and uneven surfaces

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveframe fixation stabilityVSAvoidadaptability to uneven surfaces

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The spring element transforms the static rigid connection into a dynamic flexible connection. The spring can compress and extend to adapt to surface irregularities while maintaining continuous contact pressure between the frame and the mounting surface, eliminating gaps without compromising fixation stability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The spring element changes the physical parameter of connection rigidity from fixed to variable. By utilizing the elastic properties of the spring, the system can adjust the contact pressure and position dynamically to match the surface profile, enabling adaptation to uneven surfaces while maintaining stable fixation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of manufacture

If the surface has greater unevenness, then it becomes difficult to attach the frame onto the body part with known fixing means, but the system becomes inattachable to chosen surfaces

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of attachmentVSAvoidsurface compatibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The spring element provides dynamic adjustment capability that allows the frame to accommodate various degrees of surface unevenness. As surface irregularity increases, the spring compresses accordingly, maintaining attachment feasibility across different surface conditions without making the system inattachable.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The spring element acts as a sacrificial component that absorbs the stress of surface irregularities through compression. This simple, replaceable element enables attachment to surfaces that would otherwise be incompatible, expanding surface compatibility while keeping the attachment process easy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Stability of the object's composition

If the frame is rigidly fixed to eliminate movement, then stable attachment is achieved, but gaps appear on uneven surfaces

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment stabilityVSAvoidgaps between frame and surface

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The spring element introduces controlled movement capability into the rigid frame structure. The spring allows the frame to move slightly to conform to surface irregularities while maintaining stable attachment through continuous elastic pressure, eliminating gaps without sacrificing attachment stability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The spring element provides pre-compression force that cushions the frame against surface irregularities before contact is made. This beforehand cushioning ensures that when the frame contacts the uneven surface, the spring is already compressed to provide continuous pressure, preventing gap formation while maintaining stable attachment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables secure attachment of the frame to the body part without gaps, accommodating uneven surfaces by allowing flexible movement and easy installation.

Implementation Method 1

a spring element arranged to press the protrusion of the frame with a force to flexibly fix the frame onto the body part

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentEP4183013B1A system for attaching to a socket box inside a wall

Publication Date: 2025.12.31 OUMAN

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AI summary

Disclosed is a system (100) comprising a spring element (120), a body part (110, 210), a frame (140) and optionally a cover (150, 250). The body part (110, 210) comprises a guide (111, 112, 113) and attaching means (114, 115, 116, 117). The guide (111, 112, 113) is arranged to guide the spring element (120) with respect to the body part (110, 210). The attaching means (114, 115, 116, 117) are arranged to removably attach the spring element (120) onto the body part. The attaching means comprise locking means (114, 115) and fixing means (116, 117). The locking means (114, 115) are configured to lock the spring element pivotably and the fixing means (116, 117) are configured to fix the spring element on the body part (110, 210). The frame (140) comprises an opening and a protrusion (141) arranged in the opening on inner side of the frame. The spring element (120) is arranged to press the protrusion (141) of the frame (140) with a force to flexibly fix the frame onto the body part while the spring element is attached with the attaching means.