Wall Mount Bracket Structure for Solo Leveling of Heavy Objects
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Solution Overview
Problem
Hanging or mounting large, heavy, or bulky objects on a wall is labor-intensive, often requiring two hands for leveling and securing, which can lead to delays, increased costs, and risks of damage to the object or surface due to the need for assistance or improper handling.
Innovation Solution
A mounting device with a vertical and horizontal member configuration that allows a single person to secure objects by using a clamp or adhesive, enabling one-handed operation and minimizing surface damage, featuring a fold line, flanges, and support braces for easy leveling and secure attachment without additional help.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a single person attempts to mount a large, heavy object on a wall, then the operation becomes impractical and risky, but using additional persons increases project costs and delays
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mounting device with support braces as an intermediary tool between the person and the object being mounted. The support braces extend from the mounting device to support the object, allowing a single person to safely handle and level large, heavy objects without direct manual support, thereby eliminating the need for additional assistance while maintaining safety and reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device is secured to the wall surface before the object is attached. This preliminary action establishes a stable, pre-positioned support structure that can bear the weight of the object, allowing the user to work confidently without risk of dropping the object or causing surface damage
2Manufacturing precision
If a person uses both hands to level an object during mounting, then accurate leveling can be achieved, but the object cannot be secured to the surface simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device is pre-secured to the wall surface with appropriate fasteners before the object is attached. This preliminary securing action creates a stable, fixed reference structure that maintains accurate positioning throughout the mounting process, eliminating the need to hold the object with hands while allowing immediate attachment of the object without compromising leveling precision
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device structure itself provides the leveling reference through its rigid connection to the wall surface. The device serves its own positioning function, eliminating the need for external manual leveling assistance, thereby allowing both hands to be used for securing the object while maintaining accurate alignment
3Adaptability or versatility
If mounting devices are designed to accommodate various clamp sizes, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device incorporates support braces with multiple sets of apertures that can accommodate different clamp sizes and configurations. The same basic brace structure serves multiple functions by allowing various fastening methods (screws, bolts, clips) to be used with different clamp types, achieving versatility without requiring multiple specialized components for each clamp size
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device is divided into modular components including the main body and detachable support braces. Each brace contains multiple apertures that can be selectively used depending on the clamp size and mounting requirements. This segmentation allows the device to adapt to various clamp configurations while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure that can be manufactured efficiently
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a device for mounting wall objects. The device has a vertical member and a horizontal member attached to one another along a fold line. The vertical member has a wall-facing side that engages and is secured to a wall or surface by receiving connection members through one or more mounting holes. The horizontal member, in some arrangements, has a pair of flanges that form a gap along an outer end opposite the fold line. A pair of spaced-apart support braces that form a slot extend generally down the middle between the horizontal and vertical member. The slot allows for the reception of a brace or clamp that can be held in place by inserting a locking pin through aligned sets of locking holes and through either a brace hole in the brace or a fixing hole in a transverse hole of the clamp.