Wall Mount Bracket Assembly for Stable Single-Screw Light Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall mounting methods for lightweight objects are often unstable, require multiple holes in the wall, and lack ease of alignment and adjustment, making them unsuitable for renters or those who want a visually appealing and easy-to-install solution.
Innovation Solution
A mounting bracket assembly comprising an obround-shaped wall mount with a raised internal ridge and a rim segment, paired with an object mount featuring a curved ledge and inwardly-projecting brim, allowing for secure, level, and adjustable mounting of objects using a single screw, with a clearance space for easy installation and alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If specially-designed wall mounting assemblies (e.g., Z-mounts, interlocking mounts) are used, then stability and flush mounting are improved, but device complexity and installation difficulty increase due to requiring multiple nails or screws
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is divided into two separate components: a wall mount portion that attaches to the wall and a bracket portion that holds the object. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the wall mount can be simple while the bracket provides the necessary stability features, resolving the contradiction between stability and complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket portion nests onto the wall mount portion, with the bracket sliding over the protruding section of the wall mount. This nested configuration allows the bracket to be securely positioned against the wall while using only a single mounting screw, achieving both stability and simplicity
2Stability of the object's composition
If specially-designed wall mounting assemblies are used, then mounting stability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to requiring precise alignment and multiple installation attempts
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is designed with a protruding section that can slide onto the wall mount in multiple positions, allowing dynamic adjustment during installation. The set screw mechanism also allows for easy tightening and loosening, enabling users to install and reposition the bracket without precise alignment, thus improving ease of operation while maintaining stability
3Stability of the object's composition
If multiple nails or screws are used to affix wall mount components, then mounting stability is improved, but loss of substance increases due to multiple holes in the wall
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using multiple mounting points, the invention achieves sufficient stability with a single screw fastening the wall mount to the wall. The bracket portion provides additional stability through its nested configuration and set screw mechanism, allowing the system to achieve adequate holding power with minimal wall penetration
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AI summary
Disclosed are mounting brackets, mounting bracket assemblies, mountable lights, and methods of installation thereof. In one embodiment, a mounting bracket assembly comprises an obround-shaped wall mount configured to be mounted to a wall and a light mount configured to be coupled to a surface of a light. The wall mount comprises a raised internal ridge extending from a wall-facing side of the wall mount and a rim segment surrounding the raised internal ridge. A clearance space can be formed in between the wall and the rim segment when the wall mount is mounted to the wall. The light mount comprises a curved ledge and an inwardly-projecting brim. At least part of the curved ledge can rest on a top of the wall mount and the inwardly-projecting brim can be positioned within part of the clearance space when the light is mounted to the wall.