Universal Bracket Structure for Airflow and Cable Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for organizing electronic and electrical devices and their wires, such as television armoires and specialized brackets, are either too large or device-specific and fail to provide adequate airflow and semi-permanent mounting capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A universal bracket with a rectangular base and polygonal standoff platforms that allow for airflow and easy attachment of devices using zip ties, which can be connected in various configurations to fit different sizes and shapes, and attached to mounting surfaces using screws or adhesive.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If specialized brackets are used to hold specific electronic devices, then device mounting is achieved, but versatility and adaptability to different devices is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single bracket structure with adjustable features that can accommodate multiple types of electronic devices. The bracket includes adjustable arms and positioning mechanisms that allow it to adapt to different device sizes, shapes, and mounting requirements, eliminating the need for multiple specialized bracket designs.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is divided into modular segments including adjustable arms, positioning clips, and mounting components that can be independently configured. This segmentation allows each component to be adjusted or repositioned to suit different device mounting needs while maintaining overall structural integrity.
2Temperature
If peg boards are used to hold devices, then mounting flexibility is provided, but airflow for device cooling is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket incorporates localized airflow channels and open结构设计 in specific areas where heat generation is expected. These localized features provide cooling where needed without compromising the overall mounting structure or convenience, allowing devices to be securely held while maintaining adequate air circulation for thermal management.
3Ease of manufacture
If ties and connectors are used to organize wires on pegboard, then wire management is achieved, but ease of installation is reduced due to difficulty in weaving through pegboard
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket design extracts wire management functionality from the mounting structure itself by incorporating dedicated wire channels, grommets, and routing paths as separate integrated features. This allows wires to be easily routed and organized without requiring complex weaving through the pegboard structure, simplifying both installation and maintenance.
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AI summary
A universal bracket for electronic device, electrical devices, and their cabling is made up of one or more interconnected bracket plates. Each bracket plate has a rectangular base having a first side and a second side. A number of standoff platforms are attached to the second side. The standoff platforms have a polygonal cross section with a number of sides. A hole extends through one of the sides. A number of screw holes are in the rectangular base. The universal bracket can be screwed or otherwise affixed to a mounting surface. A zip tie or other tie is used to hold electronic and electrical devices and associated wires semi-permanently to the universal bracket.