Adjustable Trophy Wall Mount With Locking Ball Orientation Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing trophy wall mounts are cumbersome to adjust and often require removal from the wall for orientation changes, lacking ease of use and flexibility in displaying hunting trophies.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable trophy wall mount featuring a ball-adjustment mechanism that allows for vertical and horizontal orientation adjustments without detachment from the wall, utilizing a fulcrum ball and support hook system with a manual fastening mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed configuration wall mount is used, then the structure is simple and stable, but the trophy orientation cannot be adjusted
Solution Approach 1:
The wall mount transitions from a fixed configuration to a dynamically adjustable structure. The ball-adjustment mechanism allows the mount to change its configuration between fixed and adjustable states, enabling trophy orientation adjustment while maintaining structural stability when locked in position.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall mount is divided into distinct functional segments: the wall support structure, the ball-adjustment mechanism, and the trophy-holding component. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function independently, with the ball mechanism serving as the adjustable interface between the fixed wall mount and the movable trophy holder.
2Adaptability or versatility
If an adjustable structure is added to allow trophy orientation changes, then the adaptability improves, but the adjustment mechanism becomes cumbersome and requires removal from the wall
Solution Approach 1:
The ball-adjustment mechanism is designed to be self-contained and self-operating. The user can directly manipulate the ball mechanism through accessible adjustment points on the mounted device, allowing orientation changes without requiring removal from the wall or assistance from another person. The mechanism serves itself by integrating the adjustment function into the mounted structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The ball mechanism acts as an intermediary between the fixed wall support and the movable trophy holder. This intermediate component translates simple user input (ball manipulation) into complex orientation adjustments, mediating between the user's easy action and the desired trophy repositioning while the mount remains attached to the wall.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the wall mount is made adjustable, then the display flexibility improves, but the adjustment mechanism may require removal from the wall
Solution Approach 1:
The ball-adjustment mechanism is pre-configured and pre-installed on the wall mount during manufacturing. This preliminary setup ensures that the adjustment function is already integrated and ready for use, eliminating the need for time-consuming removal and reinstallation when adjustments are needed. The mechanism is prepared in advance to enable quick orientation changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall mount maintains continuous attachment to the wall while providing adjustable functionality. The ball mechanism enables continuous adjustment capability without interrupting the mounted state, allowing users to change trophy orientation at any time without the loss of time associated with removal and reattachment cycles.
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AI summary
An adjustable trophy wall mount is a device designed to support hunting trophies or other objects that can be displayed on a wall. The device includes a first wall support, a second wall support, a fulcrum ball, a support hook, and a ball-adjustment mechanism. The first wall support and the second wall support are designed to allow the device to be secured to the desired wall. The first wall support and the second wall support also support the ball-adjustment mechanism and the controlled rotation of the fulcrum ball. The fulcrum ball rotatably connects to the support hook to the first wall support and the second wall support. The ball-adjustment mechanism allows the orientation of the support hook to be changed by enabling the rotation of the fulcrum ball. The support hook is designed to engage a portion of the trophy so that the trophy can be displayed on the wall.