Mounting device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall mounting devices for objects like paintings are inefficient as they require removal of the object for adjustments, and stepless adjustments are not possible, leading to unsatisfactory placement and increased time and effort in achieving precise alignment.
Innovation Solution
A mounting device with a housing, a vertically extending adjustment element, and a locking element that can be moved between a movement restriction and allowing state, allowing for stepless adjustments without removing the object, using gravity for locking and a release mechanism for easy adjustment, enabling precise placement in both vertical and horizontal directions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a spring-loaded pin is used to fix bars in pre-arranged holes, then the device can be adjusted without removing it from the wall, but adjustments can only be performed in definite steps and the painting must be removed before adjustments
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate functional components: a housing that remains fixed on the wall, an adjustment element that moves vertically, and a receiving element that holds the painting. This segmentation allows the painting to remain attached to the receiving element while the adjustment element is modified, eliminating the need to remove the painting for adjustments.
Solution Approach 2:
A locking element with a hole acts as an intermediary between the adjustment element and the housing. The locking element can be selectively moved to restrict or allow movement of the adjustment element, providing a simple mechanism that enables stepless adjustments without complex spring-loaded pins or pre-arranged holes.
2Ease of manufacture
If pre-arranged holes are used for positioning, then the device structure is simple, but perfect alignment of multiple paintings is not guaranteed
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment element is designed to be movable within the housing, allowing continuous vertical adjustment rather than being constrained to fixed positions defined by pre-arranged holes. This dynamic design enables precise alignment of multiple paintings while maintaining a simple overall device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The position of the adjustment element can be continuously changed along the vertical axis, transforming the discrete positioning parameter (pre-arranged holes) into a continuous parameter. This allows for precise placement of paintings at any height within the adjustment range, ensuring perfect alignment across multiple paintings.
3Reliability
If the locking element is positioned behind the painting, then the painting can be securely fixed, but the painting must be removed for any adjustments
Solution Approach 1:
The securing function is separated from the adjustment function. The receiving element securely holds the painting in place, while the adjustment element (which may need adjustment) is a separate component that can be modified independently without removing the painting from the device.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing is pre-mounted on the wall in a fixed position, and the receiving element is pre-attached to the painting. This preliminary setup allows the adjustment element to be the only component needing modification during adjustments, eliminating the need to remove the painting itself and significantly reducing adjustment time.
4Ease of operation
If simple screw or nail mounting is used, then the mounting method is very simple, but results vary significantly when several paintings are mounted in an arrangement
Solution Approach 1:
The device combines multiple functions in a single integrated system: the housing provides a fixed mounting point on the wall, the adjustment element enables precise vertical positioning, and the receiving element securely holds the painting. This universal design maintains the simplicity of basic screw mounting while adding the capability for precise, uniform placement of multiple paintings through the shared adjustment mechanism.
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 precise and time-efficient adjustment of objects on a wall without removal, ensuring accurate alignment and uniform placement of multiple objects, reducing the need for exact positioning of the mounting device and allowing for easy customization to fit different types of objects.
Implementation Method 1
The locking element can utilize gravity as a locking inducing mechanism as the bar will fall downwards on the side where it lacks support. This will in turn narrow the hole in a vertical direction which will cause a locking effect and restrict movement in a downward direction.
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AI summary
A mounting device (1) for adjustable mounting of an object on a wall comprises a housing (3), comprising a body (5) and a lid (7). The body (5) is adapted for being mounted on the wall. The device (1) further comprises a substantially vertically extending adjustment element (9) extending through the housing (3), and a receiving element (11) connected to an end of the adjustment element (9). The receiving element (11) is adapted for receiving the object to be mounted on the wall. The device (1) further comprises a locking element (13) arranged within said housing (3) for locking movement of the adjustment element (9), the locking element (13) being arranged to be selectively movable between a movement restriction state and a movement allowing state. Further, a release mechanism (15) is arranged in the housing (3) for selectively moving the locking element (13) from the movement restriction state to the movement allowing state, wherein the movement of the release mechanism (15) is controlled by moving the receiving element (11) away from the wall.