Swing-Arm Graph Mount With Integrated Tool Caddy

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing graph mounts do not incorporate a tool and accessory caddy, limiting their functionality and usability.

Innovation Solution

A graph mount with a bracket, proximal swing arm, and distal swing arm, along with a caddy plate, allowing for the addition of a tool and accessory caddy, enhancing its functionality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a graph holder is used without additional storage components, then the device structure remains simple, but the functionality and usability are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoiddevice structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines a graph holder and a tool caddy into a single integrated device. The caddy is mounted directly to the bracket structure, merging two separate functions (holding graphs and storing tools) into one unified device, thereby improving versatility without proportionally increasing complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The bracket structure is designed to serve multiple functions: it holds the graph display device and simultaneously provides mounting capability for the tool caddy. This multi-functional design allows the same structural element to support both graph viewing and tool storage operations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If a tool and accessory caddy is added to the graph holder, then the usability and functionality are enhanced, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveusabilityVSAvoiddevice structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The tool caddy is designed as a separate, detachable component that can be independently attached to or removed from the bracket. This segmentation allows the caddy to be added only when needed, enabling users to enhance usability without permanently complicating the device structure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The bracket serves as an intermediary structure that connects both the graph holder and the tool caddy. By using the existing bracket as the mounting interface, the patent avoids creating a completely new complex assembly mechanism, instead leveraging the intermediary bracket to simplify the integration process

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12379066B1Graph mount with tool and accessory caddy

Publication Date: 2025.08.05 PELINI STEVEN

AI summary

There is provided a bracket, a proximal swing arm, a distal swing arm and a caddy plate. The proximal swing arm is attached to the bracket. The distal swing arm is rotatably coupled to the proximal swing arm, and the caddy plate is rotatably coupled to the distal swing arm. The caddy plate has a plurality of holes there through for the holding of implements.