Wall Mounting Bracket With Ledge for Stable Load Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for securing loads to wall frames, such as using screws or French cleats, often result in inadequate stability and alignment issues, leading to potential falls and misalignment of loads relative to the floor.
Innovation Solution
A dual mounting system comprising a first and second mounting system, each with a wall bracket and load bracket, featuring a retaining flange and ledge configuration that securely engages the load to the wall frame, resisting displacement and ensuring vertical support through a cooperative receiving space mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional fasteners (screws or nails) are used to secure a load to a wall frame, then the mounting process is simple, but the load is not strongly secured and may fall from the wall frame
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into two separate counterparts: a first counterpart secured to the wall frame and a second counterpart secured to the load. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall system simplicity and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The second counterpart (secured to the load) is designed to engage with and nest within the first counterpart (secured to the wall frame). This nested configuration creates a interlocking mechanism that provides strong securing while maintaining ease of installation.
2Ease of manufacture
If conventional fasteners are used to secure a load to a wall frame, then the mounting process is simple, but the load may not be level with the floor
Solution Approach 1:
A ledge is introduced as an intermediary element between the first counterpart and the load. This ledge provides a reference surface that ensures the load is positioned at the correct height and level relative to the floor, while the mounting process remains simple.
3Reliability
If a French cleat wall mounting system is used with first and second counterparts, then the load can be secured to the wall frame, but the first counterpart experiences stresses in multiple directions leading to failure
Solution Approach 1:
The downward gravitational stress is extracted from the first counterpart by introducing a ledge that supports the load's weight. This allows the first counterpart to focus on resisting lateral displacement forces, reducing the overall stress burden and preventing failure.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system transitions from a single-plane engagement to a multi-dimensional configuration with the ledge providing vertical support and the counterpart engagement providing lateral restraint. This dimensional distribution of forces reduces stress concentration in any single component.
4Stability of the object's composition
If existing wall mounting systems have a plurality of contact points or interfaces that support the load, then the load can be distributed, but misalignment of any contact point affects leveling the load relative to the floor
Solution Approach 1:
The ledge serves as a primary intermediary that establishes the correct vertical position and level of the load. By providing a single reference surface for leveling, it eliminates the compounding alignment issues that would arise from multiple contact points, while still distributing the load's weight effectively.
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AI summary
A system for mounting a load to a wall frame is disclosed. The system has upper and lower mounting systems. Each of the upper and lower mounting systems has a wall bracket and a load bracket. The wall brackets of the upper and lower mounting systems each include a retaining flange, and are configured to be mounted to the wall frame. While the wall brackets of the upper and lower mounting systems are mounted to the wall frame, a space is defined between the wall and the retaining flanges. The wall bracket of the lower mounting system includes a ledge that is configured to support the load. The load brackets of the upper and lower mounting systems each include a retainable flange, and are configured to be mounted to the load. While the load is mounted to the wall, the weight of the load is supported by the ledge.