Toolless Mounting Bracket With Adjustable Engagement Members

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Solution Overview

Problem

Deploying electronic devices across various locations is time-consuming and costly due to the need for multiple types of mounting brackets to accommodate different support structures, requiring extensive tool usage and user training.

Innovation Solution

A mounting bracket with toolless user-applied force engagement members that can be moved to engage both electronic devices and support structures, eliminating the need for tools and reducing the variety of brackets required.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple types of mounting brackets are used to accommodate different support structures, then the adaptability of mounting solutions is improved, but the device complexity and management complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability of mounting bracketsVSAvoidcomplexity of managing multiple bracket types

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting bracket is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate multiple support structures through adjustable engagement members. The bracket includes first and second engagement members that can be positioned at different locations and orientations, allowing a single bracket type to serve multiple mounting configurations and support structure types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Strength

If traditional mounting brackets requiring tools are used, then the engagement strength is improved, but the ease of operation and installation time are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveengagement strength of mounting bracketVSAvoidease of installation of mounting bracket

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting bracket replaces traditional tool-based mechanical fastening systems with a toolless engagement mechanism. The engagement members feature surfaces that can be directly manipulated by hand to achieve secure attachment, eliminating the need for screwdrivers, wrenches, or other installation tools while maintaining strong engagement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting bracket is designed to be self-installing through direct hand manipulation of the engagement members. The first and second engagement members can be independently adjusted and secured by user force alone, allowing the device to mount itself without external tools or complex assembly procedures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple types of mounting brackets are used for different support structures, then the adaptability is improved, but the loss of time for deployment increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompatibility with support structuresVSAvoidtime required for device deployment

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting bracket incorporates multiple engagement members that can be configured to match various support structure types, allowing a single universal bracket design to replace multiple specialized bracket types. This eliminates the time required to select and switch between different bracket varieties during deployment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The engagement members of the mounting bracket are designed to be adjustable and reconfigurable during installation. The first and second engagement members can be independently positioned and oriented to adapt to different support structures on the fly, enabling rapid adaptation without pre-selection or tool assistance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10871259B2Mounting brackets including clamps

Publication Date: 2020.12.22 HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEV LP

AI summary

In some examples, a mounting bracket includes a device clamp assembly having engagement members moveable with respect to one another to engage discrete corresponding engagement members of a device. The mounting bracket further includes a support clamp assembly comprising engagement members to engage a support structure to which the device is to mount.