Universal Adhesive Mount for Blind Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fastening solutions for attaching objects to substrates, such as blinds and roller blinds, often require drilling holes or have limited adaptability, leading to restricted application and potential impairment of sealing effects, with inadequate holding forces and durability, especially under load.
Innovation Solution
A universal mount comprising a holder element and an adapter, where the adapter is designed with a recess for adhesive and can be pre-positioned on the substrate, allowing the holder element to be securely attached without tools, featuring rail-like receptacles for screws and nuts that can be adjusted for various object geometries and spacings, enabling secure fastening of multiple objects without drilling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a clamping bracket is used to attach roller blinds to window frames, then the attachment is secure, but the bracket is limited to specific window frame dimensions and requires clamping the window seal which impairs sealing
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive adapter is designed with a universal adhesive surface that can be attached to various substrates including window frames, door frames, and other surfaces. The adapter body provides a standardized mounting interface that accommodates different roller blind receptacle types and positions, making the system universally applicable across different window frame dimensions and configurations without requiring custom brackets for each application.
2Ease of manufacture
If adhesive strips are used to attach the fastening device to the adhesive surface, then the installation is simple, but the holding forces are low and durability is insufficient under stress
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive adapter combines multiple attachment mechanisms into a single integrated component: adhesive surfaces for bonding to the substrate, recesses for mechanical interlocking with the holder element, and structural features for distributing loads. This combination provides both the installation simplicity of adhesive attachment and the high holding forces of mechanical interlocking, ensuring durability under stress while maintaining ease of installation.
3Ease of operation
If a fixed-distance clamping bracket is used, then the attachment is straightforward, but the positioning of roller blinds is not variable especially vertically
Solution Approach 1:
The holder element incorporates adjustable positioning features such as slotted receptacles or movable mounting positions that allow vertical and horizontal adjustment of the roller blind attachment points. The adhesive adapter remains fixed to the substrate, while the holder element can be positioned at different locations on the adapter body, providing variable positioning capability while maintaining straightforward attachment through the adhesive bond.
4Reliability
If individually designed mounting elements are used for different fasteners, then each mounting is optimized, but the device complexity increases and requires multiple differently shaped components
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive adapter serves as a universal mounting platform with a standardized interface that can accommodate multiple types of fasteners and holder element configurations. Rather than requiring separately designed mounting elements for each fastener type, the single adaptive adapter design with its recesses and mounting features provides optimized mounting capability for various fastener types including screws, nails, and other attachment methods, reducing the total number of components needed.
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 universal mount provides a secure, adaptable, and easy-to-use solution for attaching a wide range of objects, including blinds, with enhanced holding capacity and flexibility, allowing for tool-free assembly and repositioning, suitable for objects under regular loads.
Implementation Method 1
the adapter (4) is provided and suitably designed for attachment to the substrate (100) with an adhesive
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AI summary
The invention relates to a universal holder (1) for attaching an object to a substrate, comprising a holder element (2) and an adapter (4). The holder element (2) is designed and configured for attachment to the object, and the adapter (4) is designed and configured for attachment to the substrate with an adhesive. The holder element (2) is configured as a housing (2) suitable for the adapter (4) such that the holder element (2) can be slid onto the adapter (4), which is bonded to the substrate, in such a way that the adapter (4) is positively locked inside the housing (2) and can be fixed in place, thus securing the holder element (2) to the adapter (4). The invention further relates to a set comprising a first and a second projecting universal holder (1) for attaching elongated and/or heavy objects.The invention further relates to a method for attaching an object to a substrate using the universal holder (1) and its use for attaching a blind or roller shade, in particular to a window or door.