Wall Bracket with Hinging Attachment for Inclined Surface Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall brackets for external conditioning units are not adaptable to different wall geometries, requiring multiple components and precise installation adjustments, especially when dealing with inclined wood panel walls.
Innovation Solution
A bracket design featuring hinging and adjustable components that allow rotation and translation to align with various wall orientations, using a transverse support element that can be oriented parallel or inclined, enabling automatic adaptation to different wall configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If L-shaped support brackets are used with inclined wood panel walls, then the brackets can be attached to the wall, but the transverse support element must be oriented inclined upwards causing the support brackets to remain inclined and raised with respect to the wall
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment arm is designed with a movable connection to the transverse support element, allowing it to rotate and adjust its orientation dynamically. This dynamic adjustment enables the support bracket to adapt to both vertical and inclined wall surfaces without requiring different configurations or additional components.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket system is designed with universal components that can function with both vertical and inclined walls using the same configuration. The attachment arm's ability to rotate provides multi-functionality, eliminating the need for wall-specific bracket configurations or additional shaped shims for different wall geometries.
2Ease of operation
If standard L-shaped support brackets are used, then the installation process is simple for vertical walls, but multiple components and precise installation adjustments are required for inclined walls
Solution Approach 1:
The movable connection allowing rotation of the attachment arm provides dynamic adaptability during installation. The installer can simply adjust the angle of the attachment arm to match the wall inclination without requiring precise pre-calculations or multiple adjustment steps, maintaining ease of operation while enabling adaptability to inclined walls.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the transverse support element is oriented inclined upwards to match the wall inclination, then it can be attached to inclined wood panel walls, but the support brackets remain inclined and raised with respect to the wall
Solution Approach 1:
The movable connection between the attachment arm and transverse support element enables dynamic positioning. The attachment arm can rotate to compensate for wall inclination, allowing the support bracket to maintain correct horizontal positioning relative to the wall surface regardless of the transverse support element's orientation.
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AI summary
A bracket adapted to be attached to a wall, comprises a transverse support element and at least one support bracket. The at least one support bracket has an L-shape comprising an attachment arm and a support arm. The attachment arm comprises a first end provided with fastening means to said transverse support element and a second end adapted to couple with a corresponding end of the support arm. The attachment arm comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion are connected to each other by means of hinging means, suitable for allowing a rotation and a relative translation between the first portion and the second portion.