Wall Mount Rail and Leveled Frame Hanging for Easy Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wall hanging systems are complex and require multiple tools and equipment for proper mounting and alignment, making it difficult for consumers to easily and accurately display photos and visual art on walls.
Innovation Solution
A wall hanging system comprising a specially configured frame with a longitudinal channel engaging a rail on a wall mount, which includes an attachment mechanism for secure wall attachment and a leveling indicator for precise orientation, allowing for tool-free and easy installation, and optional laser pointer for accurate positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional mounting systems are used, then secure wall attachment is achieved, but device complexity and difficulty of operation increase due to requiring multiple tools and equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple mounting functions into a single integrated template that includes pre-marked drill holes, spirit level indicators, and mounting hardware attachment points. This merging eliminates the need for separate tools and equipment, reducing device complexity while maintaining secure wall attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The template performs preliminary actions by pre-marking the exact locations for drill holes and incorporating a built-in spirit level to ensure proper alignment before mounting. This preliminary preparation simplifies the actual mounting process and reduces the need for multiple tools during installation.
2Reliability
If conventional mounting systems are used, then secure wall attachment is achieved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to requiring multiple tools and equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The template merges multiple functions including alignment indicators, positioning marks, and hardware attachment points into a single device. This integration allows users to complete the entire mounting process with fewer tools, significantly improving ease of operation while maintaining secure attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The template is designed to be self-contained with built-in spirit levels and pre-marked positions that guide the user through the mounting process without requiring external tools or expertise. The system essentially mounts itself with minimal user intervention, improving ease of operation.
3Device complexity
If templates are used to simplify spacing and alignment, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation deteriorates due to requiring separate level and drill equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the spirit level function directly into the template structure, combining what were previously separate items (template and level) into one unified device. This merging maintains low device complexity while improving ease of operation by eliminating the need for separate level equipment.
4Reliability
If known mounting systems with mating components and brackets are used, then secure wall attachment is achieved, but device complexity increases due to requiring additional brackets and spirit level integration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the spirit level function from separate bracket assemblies and integrates it directly into the template structure. This extraction and reintegration simplifies the overall system by eliminating unnecessary intermediate components and reducing device complexity while maintaining secure attachment.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy, accurate, and cost-effective hanging of frames and other display items on walls without requiring specialized tools or expertise, offering flexibility and creativity in display arrangements.
Implementation Method 1
the second wall hang can be accurately positioned relative to the first wall hang using a laser pointer
Data Source
AI summary
Various example embodiments disclosed herein include systems and methods for a wall hanging system. Example embodiments include: a wall mount formed with a longitudinally elongated body having upper and lower ends and a wall-facing surface, the upper end being formed with a longitudinal rail for engaging a channel in a frame member, the wall mount including an attachment mechanism to attach the wall mount to a wall surface, the wall mount further including an embedded leveling indicator to enable level attachment of the wall mount to the wall surface; and a frame including at least one frame member, each frame member being formed with a first longitudinal channel for engaging the rail of the upper end of the wall mount, each frame member being formed with a second longitudinal channel for engaging an edge of a wall hanging item inserted into the frame.