Wall Mount Bracket Alignment for Secure Heavy Object Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mounting heavy objects on surfaces, such as walls, is time-consuming and requires extensive use of special equipment like stud sensors and leveling devices due to the need to locate and align with invisible structural elements, and supporting the object's weight during installation can be challenging, posing safety risks.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a body with a supporting connector and stabilizer, along with guides that allow for efficient alignment and secure fastening to surface structures, eliminating the need for independent positioning and leveling of each object, and enabling secure support and easy removal without additional weight-bearing means.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional mounting methods are used with independent positioning and leveling of each object, then each object can be securely mounted to the surface, but the mounting process becomes very time-consuming and requires extensive use of special equipment such as stud sensors or leveling devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by providing pre-marked alignment indicators and pre-configured mounting hole patterns on the bracket. These pre-established reference features eliminate the need for on-site positioning and leveling operations, allowing installers to directly align and secure multiple objects without requiring stud sensors or leveling devices during the mounting process.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket design incorporates self-aligning features including alignment indicators and complementary guide features that enable the bracket to automatically position itself relative to the surface and other brackets. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for external positioning tools and reduces dependency on special equipment during installation.
2Reliability
If traditional mounting methods are used requiring location of structural elements, then fasteners can cooperate directly with structural elements for secure support, but locating these structural elements becomes time-consuming and requires special equipment such as stud sensors
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket includes pre-marked alignment indicators that show exactly where fasteners should be positioned relative to structural elements. This preliminary configuration of reference information eliminates the time-consuming process of locating structural elements during installation, as installers can directly follow the pre-established markings to achieve proper fastener placement.
3Ease of operation
If heavy objects are supported during mounting by means other than the final mounting support, then the object can be positioned, but removing the object from the support becomes difficult and can create unsafe situations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the support function from temporary external means and integrates it directly into the mounting bracket itself. The bracket provides built-in support capabilities through its structural design and mounting configuration, eliminating the need for separate temporary support systems. This integration allows objects to be securely supported during positioning while maintaining easy removability through the same bracket mechanism.
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus, method, and system for supporting an object or objects. The apparatus includes a first body operably configured to be mounted to a surface. The apparatus also includes a supporting connector on the first body, for supporting the object. The apparatus also includes a stabilizer on the first body generally spaced apart from and generally parallel to the supporting connector, operably configured to cooperate with the object to stabilize the object into a stationary position in cooperation with the supporting connector. The apparatus further includes at least one guide on the first body, the at least one guide on the first body being operably configured to guide an adjacent apparatus into an aligned position beside the apparatus on the surface.