Single-Piece Unibracket Frame for Adjustable Electrical Box Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for connecting electrical boxes in a wall lack flexibility and adjustability, making it difficult to accommodate various device sizes and optimal anchoring to wall studs.
Innovation Solution
A prefabricated unibracket assembly system featuring a single-piece frame with adjustable top and bottom fastening slots, allowing for flexible installation of devices and anchoring to wall studs, including options for middle wall anchor usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional electrical box connection systems are used, then installation is simpler, but flexibility and adjustability for various device sizes and wall stud spacings are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket incorporates adjustable fastening slots that can be positioned at different locations along the bracket length, allowing dynamic adaptation to various wall stud spacings and device configurations. This adjustability resolves the contradiction by enabling the same bracket design to accommodate multiple scenarios without requiring multiple specialized bracket types.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is designed with multiple fastening slots and configurable attachment points that serve multiple functions: anchoring to wall studs, mounting various device sizes, and accommodating different spacing requirements. This multi-functionality allows a single bracket design to replace multiple specialized components, improving versatility without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If fixed-position fastening slots are used, then manufacturing is simpler, but adaptability to different device placements and wall configurations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket includes multiple discrete fastening slots positioned at predetermined intervals along its length. This segmentation allows the bracket to be manufactured with standard positioning while still providing multiple attachment options. The slots are distributed at common spacing intervals (e.g., 16 inches, 24 inches) to match typical wall stud patterns, balancing manufacturing simplicity with installation flexibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate components are used for bracket assembly, then adjustability is improved, but installation time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket integrates multiple functions into a single unified component: the main bracket body incorporates multiple fastening slots, mounting holes for wall studs, and attachment points for devices all in one piece. This consolidation allows installers to mount the entire bracket assembly in a single operation rather than assembling multiple separate components, reducing installation time while maintaining configurability through the integrated slots and holes.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a unibracket assembly system. For example is some embodiments, a single prefabricated unibracket assembly system for connecting electrical boxes in a wall, the single prefabricated unibracket assembly system including: a prefabricated unibracket single-piece frame being prefabricated for installation, the prefabricated unibracket single-piece frame including: a top frame member, the top frame member including a plurality of top fastening slots along a horizontal length of the top frame member for adjustably installing a plurality of devices and adjustable anchoring to wall studs, the plurality of top fastening slots including a left top fastening slot for attaching the prefabricated unibracket single-piece frame to a left wall stud or a device and a right top fastening slot for attaching the prefabricated unibracket single-piece frame to a right wall stud or a device.