Vault Assembly Mounting Bracket With Multiple Joining Openings
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional small, portable vaults lack versatility in mounting configurations, requiring different devices and methods for various attachments, which limits accessibility and security.
Innovation Solution
A vault assembly comprising a lock box with outward extending hooks and a locking mechanism that allows for multiple attachment positions and configurations, including a lock box with a mounting wall and an anchor bracket, and a locking member that secures the assembly in different orientations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional mounting devices are used for portable vaults, then the vault can be mounted securely, but different mounting devices are required for different mounting configurations, increasing device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is designed with multiple joining openings arranged in different patterns and orientations, allowing a single bracket to accommodate various mounting configurations (vertical, horizontal, angled) and different lock box orientations. This universal design eliminates the need for multiple specialized mounting devices for different applications.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket is divided into multiple functional sections: attachment portion for securing to surfaces, joining panel with multiple joining openings for different configurations, and reinforcement features. This segmentation allows each part to serve specific mounting needs while maintaining overall versatility.
2Ease of operation
If the lock box is made portable and removable, then accessibility is improved, but security against theft is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism transitions from a static permanent mounting to a dynamic removable system. The lock box can be easily attached and detached via the locking member, providing high accessibility during normal use, while the same mechanism ensures security when locked in place.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket includes pre-positioned joining openings and reinforcement features that prepare the mounting structure for secure attachment. The locking member is designed with alignment features that guide proper engagement before final locking, ensuring security is established in advance of any removal action.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple mounting configurations are supported, then adaptability is improved, but the mounting device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket incorporates multiple joining openings arranged in various patterns (linear, grid, radial) and orientations within a single structure. This universal design allows one bracket to support vertical mounting, horizontal mounting, angled mounting, and different lock box orientations, eliminating the need for multiple specialized brackets.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple mounting functions are merged into a single integrated mounting bracket structure. The attachment portion, joining panel with multiple openings, and reinforcement features are combined into one component that performs all mounting configurations, reducing the total number of parts and simplifying the overall system.
Data Source
AI summary
A vault assembly generally comprises a lock box, an anchor bracket, and a locking member. The lock box includes a mounting wall having a plurality of outward extending hooks arranged in a spaced pattern and a locking opening. The anchor bracket includes a panel for attachment of the lock box including one or more locking openings and a plurality of joining openings for receiving the hooks. The locking member is disposed in the box and includes a locking shaft for insertion in the locking openings and a locking flange on the end to prevent withdrawal. The lock box mounting wall can be attached in a plurality of positions to either side of the panel.