VESA Mounting Plate Assembly for Hidden Cables and Quick Docking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing VESA-compatible mounting systems fail to provide effective cable management, rapid connection/disconnection, and flexibility for mounting devices on various surfaces, leading to exposed wiring, security issues, and increased installation costs.
Innovation Solution
A modular mounting apparatus comprising a device mounting plate and a surface mounting plate that can be assembled using mechanical or non-mechanical fastening methods, with features like pogo pins, Kensington lock slots, and void spaces for cable management and power/data transfer, allowing for secure, adjustable, and aesthetically pleasing installations on diverse surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If VESA-compatible mounting systems use traditional wiring methods, then power and data can be transmitted, but cables become exposed and aesthetics are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting apparatus integrates cable management features within its structure, nesting cables inside the mounting bracket body. The bracket contains internal channels and compartments that route and conceal power and data cables, making them invisible from the front while maintaining connectivity functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides mechanical support for the display device, integrates power delivery through embedded charging components, routes data cables through internal channels, and conceals all wiring within its structure. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate cable management components.
2Reliability
If semi-permanent cable connections are used for power delivery, then stable power supply is achieved, but rapid connection and disconnection becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates dynamic connection capabilities through magnetic charging interfaces and spring-loaded electrical contacts that enable rapid attachment and detachment. These mechanisms maintain reliable electrical connection during use while allowing quick disconnection when needed, transitioning from static semi-permanent connections to dynamic reversible connections.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple mounting surfaces are supported with different brackets, then mounting flexibility is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting apparatus is designed as a universal system that can adapt to multiple surface types including walls, glass surfaces, and cinder blocks. It incorporates adjustable mounting mechanisms and interchangeable interface components that allow the same basic bracket design to accommodate different mounting scenarios without requiring entirely separate bracket systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into modular components including a universal mounting plate, adjustable positioning elements, and interchangeable fastening mechanisms. This segmentation allows users to configure the same basic system for different surface types by swapping or adjusting specific components rather than requiring completely different brackets.
4Use of energy by moving object
If power packs are placed externally for auxiliary power, then power availability is improved, but security risks and aesthetic quality worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The power delivery system is integrated within the mounting bracket structure itself. Power cables are routed through internal channels, and charging components are embedded in the bracket body, combining the power supply functionality with the mounting structure. This eliminates external power packs that would be visible and vulnerable to theft or damage.
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AI summary
An apparatus for securely mounting devices onto a variety of surfaces is disclosed. In some implementations, the apparatus comprises a surface mounting plate and a device mounting plate. In some implementations, the device mounting plate is compliant or compatible with VESA standards. In some implementations, the surface mounting plate and the device mounting plate are assembled together. In some implementations, the surface mounting plate can be secured against unauthorized removal. In some implementations, the surface mounting plate can allow electricity to pass from a connected electric source to the assembled apparatus so as to enable a device mounted on the assembly to receive power, data, and/or other signals. In some of the implementations, the apparatus enables the provision of cordless, wireless, or inductive charging.