Adjustable Sound Bracket Assembly for Horizontal Wall Alignment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing sound brackets are difficult to adjust to the same horizontal position, requiring users to re-punch holes, which complicates the installation process.

Innovation Solution

A sound bracket design featuring a mounting member, a movably arranged fixing portion with a connection hole, and an adjusting member that allows vertical movement to align multiple sound brackets horizontally without re-punching holes, using a mechanism where the adjusting member moves perpendicular to the mounting member to adjust the position relative to the fixing surface.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If sound brackets are fixed on a wall using traditional mounting methods, then the mounting structure is simple and stable, but it is difficult to adjust the horizontal position and requires re-punching holes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadjustability of horizontal positionVSAvoidmounting structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting member incorporates a movable adjustment mechanism that allows the mounting position to be dynamically changed along the vertical direction after initial installation. The adjustment member can move relative to the mounting member in a second direction (vertical) perpendicular to the first direction (horizontal), enabling users to adjust the horizontal position of sound brackets without re-punching holes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: a mounting member fixed to the wall, a movable adjustment member, and a fixing portion. This segmentation allows the adjustment member to be independently moved and repositioned, providing flexibility in horizontal positioning while maintaining a simple overall mounting structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If multiple sound brackets are mounted on a fixing surface, then the sound device can be supported, but aligning them at the same horizontal position is difficult and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvealignment easeVSAvoidinstallation time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The adjustment member can be moved independently in the vertical direction to adjust the horizontal position of each sound bracket. This dynamic adjustment capability allows multiple sound brackets to be quickly aligned at the same horizontal position without requiring precise initial placement or time-consuming re-positioning.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting member and adjustment member are designed to work together such that the adjustment member can be easily moved and repositioned by the user without requiring additional tools or complex procedures. The connection hole structure with narrow and wide portions facilitates easy insertion and adjustment, enabling users to self-align multiple brackets efficiently.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If the mounting member is fixed rigidly to the fixing surface, then the mounting is stable and reliable, but adjustment of position is not possible

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveposition adjustabilityVSAvoidmounting stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system employs a dynamic mounting structure where the adjustment member can move relative to the mounting member along the vertical direction. This movement capability provides position adaptability while the connection to the fixing surface through the mounting member maintains mounting reliability and stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The adjustment member is nested within or integrated with the mounting member structure, allowing it to move within the constraints of the mounting member while maintaining a compact and stable overall structure. The fixing portion connects to both the mounting member and the sound device, creating a nested arrangement that preserves stability during adjustment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS12101586B2Sound bracket, sound bracket assembly using same and its assembly method
Publication Date: 2024.09.24 OHOPE ERGONOMIC TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A sound bracket is provided in the present disclose. The sound bracket comprises a mounting member fixed to the fixing surface; a fixing portion movably arranged on the mounting member; a supporting portion connected to the fixing portion and used for bearing the sound device; an adjusting member movably mounted on the fixing portion and having one end in contact with the mounting member. The fixing portion includes a mounting wall and a connection hole formed on the mounting wall, the connection hole includes a narrow portion and a wide portion communicating with each other, the mounting member is configured to pass through the wide portion and clip into the narrow portion, rotating the adjusting member enables the adjusting member to move relative to the fixing portion, thus applying pressure on the mounting element.