Universal Mounting Bracket With Self-Aligning Locking Slots
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting brackets for information processing devices, such as VESA and non-VESA mounts, are often cumbersome to manage, require multiple SKUs, increase costs, and are difficult to install due to alignment challenges and the need for separate locking features.
Innovation Solution
A device bracket designed with both VESA and non-VESA mounting features, incorporating self-aligning guide structures that allow easy attachment to both VESA mount components and support brackets without requiring tools, reducing the need for multiple types and simplifying installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate VESA and non-VESA mounting brackets are used, then compatibility with different mount types is achieved, but device complexity and inventory requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is designed with a universal interface that can accommodate both VESA and non-VESA mount types through a single standardized connection mechanism, eliminating the need for separate bracket designs for different mount standards
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple mounting bracket SKUs are maintained, then compatibility with different devices is achieved, but costs and inventory management complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single standardized mounting bracket design serves multiple device types and mounting standards, reducing the SKU count while maintaining broad compatibility across different information processing devices and mount configurations
3Reliability
If traditional mounting brackets with separate locking features are used, then secure attachment is achieved, but ease of installation deteriorates due to alignment challenges and tool requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket incorporates self-aligning guide structures that automatically position the bracket correctly during installation, and self-locking features that engage automatically without requiring separate locking steps or tools, making the installation process simpler while maintaining secure attachment
Data Source
AI summary
Mounting system includes a device bracket attached to, or part of, chassis of a device, and a support bracket attached to support structure for holding the device. The device bracket includes plateau, slots in the plateau, basin recessed from and encircled by the plateau, second plateau protruding from and encircled by the basin, and VESA holes in the second plateau. The support bracket includes face, ridge protruding from the face, second basin recessed from and encircled by the ridge, and spools arranged in the face. The device bracket is attachable to a VESA mount component via the VESA holes or to the support bracket by engaging the ridge with rim of the basin, moving the device bracket towards the support bracket to protrude the ridge and spools into the basin and slots, respectively, in unlocked positions, and sliding the device bracket to move the spools into locked positions in the slots.