Mounting Plate for Electrical Switching Device Accessibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing satellite dish installation configurations often lack a suitable location for electrical switching devices, making it difficult to position them correctly and access cabling for satellite receivers.
Innovation Solution
A mounting plate with a planar surface and bracket system that secures electrical switching devices near the antenna, allowing easy access and connection to cabling, which can be attached to various objects like antenna masts or railing mounts using screws, bolts, or C-clamps.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If satellite dish is mounted on railing or side wall, then installation flexibility is improved, but adequate location for electrical switching device is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: a railing mount for structural attachment, a mounting plate for device mounting, and the electrical switching device itself. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the railing mount provides installation flexibility while the mounting plate provides device accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
A mounting plate is introduced as an intermediary component between the railing mount and the electrical switching device. This intermediary provides a stable, accessible platform for mounting the switching device at an appropriate level and orientation, while the railing mount handles the structural attachment to the railing.
2Ease of operation
If electrical switching device is positioned near antenna, then cabling access is improved, but device mounting location becomes limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is designed with universal attachment capabilities - it can be mounted to the railing mount in various positions and orientations, and also provides standardized mounting surfaces for the electrical switching device. This multi-functionality allows the system to achieve both good cabling access and flexible mounting location options.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting plate extends the mounting space into a new dimensional plane, providing a flat surface that protrudes from the railing structure. This creates additional mounting real estate that is close to the antenna for cabling access, yet positioned at an accessible height and angle for device installation and maintenance.
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AI summary
Described herein are mounting plates which facilitate securing of the electrical switching device to an object. The plate mounts to an object and is configured to secure one or more electrical switching devices. The mounting plate includes a planar surface having a plurality of first through holes configured to secure an electrical switching device to a first side of the planar surface. The mounting plate further includes a bracket attached to a second side of the planar surface configured to secure the mounting plate to another object.