Tablet Wall Mount Frame With Modular Retention for Mixed Device Sizes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall mount systems for tablets lack versatility and adaptability to accommodate different tablet sizes and types, and do not provide secure and adjustable mounting solutions.
Innovation Solution
A modular wall mount system featuring a frame member with a receptacle, rear-side fastening means, screen cutout, and detachable foam or silicone pads for improved retention, along with a wall mount having counterpart fasteners and holes for secure attachment to the wall, allowing for various fastening options such as magnets, snap elements, and screws.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a wall mount system uses a fixed design with individual snap or clip elements, then the mounting structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate different tablet sizes and types
Solution Approach 1:
The frame member is designed with a universal receptacle that can accommodate multiple tablet sizes and types through a standardized mounting interface. The receptacle dimensions and fastening means are configured to work with various tablet form factors, making the wall mount system adaptable to different devices without requiring separate mounting solutions for each tablet type.
2Reliability
If the wall mount uses a single fastening method, then the mounting process is simple, but it does not provide secure attachment for various tablet weights and sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The wall mount system combines multiple fastening methods within a unified structure: snap or clip connections for quick attachment, adhesive pads for additional bonding strength, and screw mounting through the wall mount for permanent secure fixation. These different fastening mechanisms work together to provide reliable attachment for tablets of various weights and sizes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the wall mount is designed for specific power supply configurations, then the mounting structure is simplified, but it cannot accommodate various power supply arrangements
Solution Approach 1:
The wall mount incorporates a central recess that can dynamically adapt to different power supply configurations. The recess allows the power supply unit to be positioned flexibly behind the frame member, accommodating various cable arrangements and power adapter positions. This dynamic design enables the mounting system to work with different power supply setups without requiring structural modifications.
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
The system provides a secure, adjustable, and versatile mounting solution for different tablet sizes and types, ensuring stable attachment to the wall while allowing for easy switching between devices and accommodating various power supply configurations.
Implementation Method 1
at least one foam pad to hold the tablet
Implementation Method 2
at least one foam pad to hold the tablet
Implementation Method 3
allowing for various fastening options such as magnets, snap elements, and screws
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention pertains to a wall mount system for a tablet, the wall mount system comprising: a frame member, the frame member having the following features: a receptacle to provide a retention for the tablet in the receptacle, a rear side which faces a wall in the assembled state, a front side, which is opposite the rear side, a first fastening means, the first fastening means being arranged at the rear side of the frame member, a screen cutout for a screen of the tablet; and a wall mount, the wall mount having the following features: a first counterpart fastener, the first counterpart fastener being configured for connection to the first fastening means of the frame member, holes for fixing the wall mount of the wall, at least one foam pad for retaining the tablet, and a central recess to allow the wall mount (9) to be positioned above a power supply unit.