Wall Standard Hanger Attachment for Tool-Free Secure Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall standard and track systems for mounting hooks and hanger components often require tools and do not provide secure, tool-free mounting solutions that can accommodate a wide range of hook and hanger configurations.
Innovation Solution
The development of attachment members with recessed portions and tabs that can be engaged with wall standards and track systems, allowing for tool-free mounting by trapping bar portions or wire components between the attachment member and the support surface, providing secure retention and adjustable positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional wall standard mounting systems are used, then mounting strength and stability are achieved, but tool-free installation and ease of operation are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment member is designed to self-retain the hanger component through its C-shaped configuration and resilient arms that engage with the bar portions. The system allows tool-free installation by positioning the hanger component into the attachment member, which then automatically secures it through the resilient engagement mechanism without requiring additional tools or fasteners.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment member serves as an intermediary between the wall standard and the hanger component. It features a C-shaped configuration that receives the bar portions of the hanger component, with resilient arms that flexibly engage and retain the bars against the wall standard, providing a secure connection without direct fastening.
2Adaptability or versatility
If universal mounting solutions are provided for various hook configurations, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment member is designed with a C-shaped configuration and multiple resilient arms that can accommodate various bar portion configurations, diameters, and spacing. The resilient arms can flex to engage different hanger component designs, making the attachment member universally applicable to different hook and hanger configurations without requiring multiple specialized mounting devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment member is divided into distinct functional segments: the C-shaped receiving structure that accommodates bar portions, multiple resilient arms that independently engage different bars, and a mounting portion that attaches to the wall standard. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall simplicity.
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AI summary
Various aspects of the invention provide various embodiments of attachment members, hooks, hanger components, mounting systems and related methods. In one exemplary embodiment, a system generally includes a wall standard, a hanger component or component having at least two spaced-apart bar portions, and an attachment member engagable to the wall standard. The attachment member includes first and second recessed portions configured for trapping the corresponding spaced-apart bar portions between the wall standard and the attachment member when the attachment member is engaged to the wall standard. With this trapping, the attachment member can thus retain the hanger component to the wall standard.