Telepresence Mounting Assembly for Tool-Free Leveling Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing videoconferencing device mounting systems are difficult to install and require multiple tools, and once installed, they are challenging to adjust precisely for optimal positioning.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable mounting system comprising a wall mount and a support component with a salient-connector portion that allows for adjustable placement and leveling of a telepresence device without the need for cumbersome tools, enabling easy installation and precise adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional mounting systems are used, then the device can be mounted to the wall, but the installation process becomes difficult and requires multiple tools
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate components: a wall mount portion that attaches to the wall and a support component that holds the telepresence device. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies installation by enabling separate mounting steps rather than requiring complete assembly installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The salient-connector portion acts as an intermediary element between the wall mount and the support component. It provides a standardized interface that simplifies the connection process, allowing the support component to be attached to the wall mount without requiring complex alignment or multiple tools.
2Measurement precision
If traditional mounting systems are used, then the device can be mounted, but precise adjustments for optimal positioning become extremely challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates adjustable elements that allow the support component to be positioned at various locations along the wall mount. This dynamic adjustability enables precise positioning of the telepresence device while maintaining ease of operation through simple mechanical adjustments rather than requiring complex alignment procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows for changes in key parameters such as the position of the support component relative to the wall, and the orientation of the telepresence device. These parameter changes can be made easily after installation, enabling precise optimization of device positioning without requiring reinstallation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the mounting system allows for adjustment, then precise positioning is achieved, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the mounting system into distinct components with standardized interfaces, the patent achieves adjustability without proportionally increasing overall structure complexity. Each segment can be independently adjusted while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through modular design.
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AI summary
An adjustable mounting system enables a telepresence device to be easily mounted to a wall. Once the mounting system is emplaced, the area to which the telepresence device is or will be connected can be adjusted for distance with respect to the wall as well as to ensure the scaffold unit is level—without the need for cumbersome tools.