Wall Mount Scanner Bracket Saves Desktop Space
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing use of scanners for digitizing documents often results in insufficient desktop space due to the need for clear areas around the scanner's inputting and outputting ends, which are frequently obstructed by large electrical appliances.
Innovation Solution
A space-saving wall mounting device for scanners, featuring a bracket with a scanner holder, a fastening element, a hollow guiding element, and a paper outlet tray, which allows the scanner to be securely fastened to a wall or office partition, optimizing desktop space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the scanner is placed on the desktop, then the scanning operation can be performed, but the desktop space is insufficient due to blocked areas around the inputting and outputting ends
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions the scanner from a horizontal desktop placement to a vertical wall-mounted configuration. By changing the spatial dimension from horizontal (desktop surface) to vertical (wall surface), the scanner eliminates the need for horizontal clearance space while maintaining operational functionality. The wall mounting bracket system enables this dimensional transition, allowing the scanner to be positioned vertically against a wall rather than occupying horizontal desktop area.
2Adaptability or versatility
If large electrical appliances are placed on the desktop, then the desktop can accommodate more devices, but the desktop space becomes insufficient for scanner operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the scanner from the desktop environment and relocates it to a wall-mounted position. By taking the scanner out of the horizontal desktop plane and mounting it vertically on the wall, the desktop space is freed up for other electrical appliances and devices. This extraction eliminates the spatial conflict between the scanner and other desktop equipment.
3Area of stationary object
If the scanner is mounted on the wall, then the desktop space is saved, but the mounting structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The wall mounting bracket system is designed with multi-functionality to simplify the overall structure. The bracket incorporates both the mounting function (attaching to wall) and the support function (holding the scanner vertically) in a single integrated component. Additionally, the bracket includes features for guiding document flow and supporting the scanner's inputting and outputting ends, combining multiple functions into one structure to reduce complexity despite the vertical mounting configuration.
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
The wall mounting device effectively addresses the issue of insufficient desktop space by allowing the scanner to be mounted on a wall, keeping the desktop clear and enabling efficient scanning operations.
Implementation Method 1
The object is made of a ferromagnetic material... The fastening element includes a magnetic part. The magnetic part is arranged at the rear surface of the bracket. The object is mutually attracted with the magnetic part, so the scanner holder of the bracket together with the scanner is fastened to the object.
Data Source
AI summary
A wall mounting device for mounting a scanner includes a bracket, a fastening element, a guiding element and a paper outlet tray. The scanner defines an inputting end and an outputting end. A lower end of the bracket has a scanner holder. An upper end of the scanner holder is opened freely to form an assembling hole. A lower end of the scanner holder defines an opening groove. The inputting end is exposed to the assembling hole. The outputting end is exposed to the opening groove. The fastening element is fastened to the bracket. The guiding element is mounted to the upper end of the scanner holder. The inputting end is corresponding to the guiding element through the assembling hole. The paper outlet tray is mounted to the lower end of the bracket. The outputting end is corresponding to the paper outlet tray through the opening groove.