Universal Pocket Door Frame Stop for Variable Sizes
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Solution Overview
Problem
The construction industry faces inefficiencies in manufacturing, inventorying, and installing door frames due to the lack of standard sizes, requiring multiple sizes to be produced, stored, and installed, which increases costs and complexity.
Innovation Solution
A universal pocket door frame door stop apparatus with a main body, bumper mount, and bumper, along with placement indicators on the door frame, allows for easy installation and adjustment to accommodate various door sizes without needing precise measurements, using guides and fasteners for alignment and securing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple door frame sizes are manufactured to accommodate different door sizes, then door size compatibility is improved, but manufacturing complexity and inventory requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single standardized door frame that can accommodate multiple door sizes through the use of adjustable door stops. Instead of manufacturing different frame sizes for different doors, the invention uses a universal frame with configurable stopping mechanisms that can be positioned at various locations to suit different door dimensions, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity while maintaining adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention employs dynamics by making the door stop position adjustable rather than fixed. The door stops can be relocated along the door frame to accommodate different door sizes, transforming a static structure into a dynamic, adaptable system that responds to varying door dimensions without requiring multiple frame variants.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple door frame sizes are inventoried and stored, then door size compatibility is improved, but storage space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates the need to inventory multiple door frame sizes by implementing a universal door frame design. This single frame type serves multiple functions by accommodating various door sizes through adjustable stops, thereby reducing storage space requirements while maintaining the ability to fit different door dimensions.
3Manufacturing precision
If precise measurements are required during door frame installation, then installation precision is improved, but installation time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention applies preliminary action by pre-marking the door frame at standard intervals to indicate door stop positions for different door sizes. These pre-marked indicators are established during manufacturing, eliminating the need for precise measurements during installation. Installers can simply align the door stops with the pre-marked positions, ensuring accuracy while reducing installation time and complexity.
4Adaptability or versatility
If custom door sizes require custom frame manufacturing, then door size compatibility is improved, but manufacturing cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables custom door size accommodation without custom frame manufacturing by using a universal door frame with adjustable and repositionable door stops. The standardized frame can be configured for different door sizes by simply relocating the stops along pre-marked positions, eliminating the need for expensive custom frame fabrication while maintaining compatibility with custom door dimensions.
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AI summary
A universal pocket door frame door stop apparatus for mounting on a door frame, comprising: a main body with two downturned sides; a bumper mount disposed on a front of the main body; and, a bumper attached to the bumper mount.