Universal mount platform system with linear mount platform

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Solution Overview

Problem

Modular building assembly systems for office and industrial workstations lack durability, strength, and flexibility, limiting their effectiveness in constructing ergonomic and functional workspaces.

Innovation Solution

The Universal Mount Platform System, comprising substructure modules and accessory attachment mechanisms with rails and multi-rail mount platforms, provides a flexible and strong framework for mounting various workstation components, including tabletops, lighting, and storage, using welded and bent linear dual-rail mount platform modules with adjustable and detachable components.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If traditional modular building assembly systems are used for constructing workstations, then assembly is relatively simple, but the systems lack durability, strength and flexibility

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system is divided into modular components including vertical posts, horizontal rails, and adjustable shelves that can be independently assembled and configured. Each module contains standardized mounting features that simplify connection while maintaining overall structural integrity through the segmented design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The vertical posts and horizontal rails serve multiple functions: providing structural support, enabling adjustable shelving configurations, and offering standardized mounting surfaces for various accessories. This multi-functionality reduces the need for specialized components, simplifying the overall system while enhancing versatility and strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If traditional modular building assembly systems are used, then assembly is straightforward, but flexibility and adaptability are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveworkstation configurabilityVSAvoidassembly ease
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system incorporates adjustable shelves with movable positions along the vertical posts, allowing dynamic reconfiguration of workspace layouts. The adjustable components can be easily repositioned along standardized spacing intervals, providing flexibility while maintaining simple assembly through consistent connection mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows modification of key parameters such as shelf height, rail positioning, and module spacing through standardized adjustment mechanisms. These parameter changes enable versatile workstation configurations while maintaining ease of operation through consistent adjustment procedures and standardized component interfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If durable and strong materials are used to improve system strength, then the system becomes heavier and more difficult to assemble

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem durabilityVSAvoidassembly ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The system employs composite construction combining metal components for structural elements (providing strength and durability) with engineered materials for shelves and accessories. This composite approach achieves high reliability through material selection while maintaining ease of assembly through standardized connection interfaces and modular design that accommodates different material types.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Data Source

PatentUS12035803B1Universal mount platform system with linear mount platform
Publication Date: 2024.07.16 BOLLMAN CLIFFORD
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AI summary

A universal mount platform for office and industrial modular workstations including a linear dual-rail mount platform module. A linear dual-rail mount platform module has two double rail slot columns coupled by two sets of dual rails. Mount slots between dual rails are set and maintained by spacers or end plates.