Universal TV Mounting Kit for Wall, Stand, and Console Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting systems for flat panel TVs are complex, require high skill for installation, and often force consumers to choose between wall or stand mounting, leading to inventory challenges for retailers and dissatisfaction due to compatibility issues and extended wait times for separate mounting systems.
Innovation Solution
A universal TV support and mounting kit that includes components for console, wall, and stand mounting, featuring a short spine for console support, a long spine with offset arm for elevated mounting, and an XYZ frame for adjustable mounting, accommodating various TV types and hole patterns, with integrated cable management and pivoting mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a manufacturer provides a single mounting system for a specific TV model, then compatibility with that TV is ensured, but retailers must carry large inventories of incompatible mounting systems for different TV models
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is designed with a universal interface that can accommodate multiple TV models and mounting configurations (wall mount, stand mount, console mount) using a single kit. The spine component features adjustable positioning and the mounting plate can be configured for different attachment methods, allowing one system to replace multiple model-specific systems in retailer inventories.
2Adaptability or versatility
If purchasers buy mounting systems separately from manufacturers, then compatibility is ensured, but consumers experience extended wait times and dissatisfaction with retailers
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is pre-configured with all necessary components (spine, mounting plate, fasteners, and alignment features) ready for immediate installation. The universal design allows retailers to stock this single system that works with multiple TV models, eliminating the need for consumers to wait for special-ordered model-specific mounting systems while ensuring compatibility through the standardized interface.
3Reliability
If prior art mounting systems are installed by skilled professionals, then proper installation is achieved, but the installation process remains complex and requires high skill levels
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into distinct modular components (spine, mounting plate, fasteners) with standardized interfaces. The spine features pre-drilled holes for wall attachment, and the mounting plate includes alignment holes that match standard TV mounting patterns. This segmentation allows consumers to assemble and install the system themselves using basic tools, eliminating the need for professional installation while maintaining reliable attachment through the modular design.
4Device complexity
If a mounting system provides only one mode of mounting, then the system is simple to design, but it cannot accommodate consumers who prefer different mounting options
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable features that allow it to adapt to different mounting modes. The spine can be positioned at various heights and angles, and the mounting plate can be configured for wall attachment or stand attachment. This dynamic adjustability enables a single system design to provide multiple mounting options (wall mount, stand mount, console mount) without requiring separate systems for each mode.
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AI summary
A universal TV support and mounting kit that accommodates the principal varieties of TVs that have to be mounted or supported, namely CRT type and two panel types (plasma and LCD), in a single kit. The kit that allows the consumer to employ any of the three modes of support, namely stand mount, console mount and wall mount. The console mount incorporates a vertical spine and a gooseneck mount. A frame is provided that can be attached to the gooseneck mount or to a wall. Pivoting and tilting is accommodated by the gooseneck mount.