Wall holder and fixing set

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wall mounts cannot be easily adapted to match the design of electrical installations, and they do not efficiently integrate lighting elements into sanitary fixtures, making it difficult to create a uniform design in bathrooms and requiring visible power supply solutions.

Innovation Solution

A wall bracket with a base plate featuring slotted holes and a bolt with a longitudinal bore allows for easy routing of electricity through the bracket, enabling integration with existing electrical installations and providing a unified design aesthetic.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If wall brackets are designed to match electrical installation design, then design uniformity is improved, but installation flexibility deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedesign uniformityVSAvoidinstallation flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The base plate is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides mechanical attachment for wall brackets and simultaneously serves as an electrical conduit platform. The through-opening allows the base plate to function both as a mounting surface and as a pathway for electrical cables, enabling the same component to address both mechanical and electrical requirements without requiring separate dedicated elements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The base plate incorporates a through-opening that segments the plate into distinct regions: an upper region for mechanical attachment and a lower region for cable routing. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each function while maintaining overall integration, enabling cables to pass through without interfering with the mounting mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Shape

If power supply is concealed in wall brackets, then aesthetic appearance is improved, but installation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaesthetic appearanceVSAvoidinstallation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ShapeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The electrical cable routing is merged with the mechanical mounting structure through the through-opening in the base plate. Instead of requiring separate cable conduits or surface-mounted wiring, the cable path is integrated directly into the mounting component, combining aesthetic concealment with structural function in a single element.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The base plate acts as an intermediary element between the wall-mounted electrical outlet and the wall bracket. It provides a transition zone where cables can be routed from the electrical installation through the base plate to the bracket, concealing the power supply connection while maintaining electrical functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If existing electrical installations are utilized, then installation time is reduced, but design adaptability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation timeVSAvoiddesign adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The base plate is designed as a universal interface that can accommodate various electrical installation configurations. The through-opening and mounting holes can adapt to different outlet positions and cable routing requirements, allowing the same base plate design to work with existing electrical installations while maintaining design flexibility for different wall bracket applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP3453942B1Wall holder and fixing set
Publication Date: 2022.02.02 QLES GMBH
  • EP3453942B1 patent drawingFigure 1~3
  • EP3453942B1 patent drawingFigure 4~6
  • EP3453942B1 patent drawingFigure 7~8c

AI summary

The invention relates to a wall bracket comprising a base plate (1) with openings, a cover, and means (3) for attaching objects, wherein the base plate (1) is provided with at least two elongated holes (12). The means (3) for attaching objects are formed by a bolt (31) which is provided with fastening means (36) at its end facing the base plate (1).