Wall Mounting Device with Stepless Adjustment and Release Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall mounting devices for objects like paintings are inefficient as they require removal and re-hanging during adjustments, and may not ensure perfect alignment when multiple objects are mounted uniformly, due to limitations in adjustment steps and alignment of pre-arranged holes.
Innovation Solution
A mounting device with a housing, a vertically extending adjustment element, and a locking mechanism that allows for stepless adjustment without removing the object, featuring a release mechanism that changes states based on object movement, enabling precise placement in multiple directions without the need for exact initial positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a spring-loaded pin in the connector is used to fix the two 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 can be made
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by providing pre-arranged holes in the bars before use. These holes are positioned at various locations to allow the locking element to engage at different positions, enabling stepless adjustment. The holes are prepared in advance so that when the painting is mounted, adjustments can be made by simply moving the locking element to different holes without removing the painting.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the adjustment mechanism into a locking element that can independently move between pre-arranged holes in the bars. This segmentation allows the locking element to be adjusted without moving the entire device or removing the painting, resolving the contradiction by enabling localized adjustment.
2Ease of manufacture
If pre-arranged holes are used for adjustment, then the device structure is simple, but perfect alignment of multiple paintings is not guaranteed due to misalignment of holes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the locking element movable rather than fixed. The locking element can be positioned at any of the pre-arranged holes along the bars, allowing dynamic adjustment to achieve perfect alignment. This resolves the contradiction by combining the simplicity of pre-arranged holes with the flexibility of movable locking to achieve precise alignment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of the locking element's position along the bars. By allowing the locking element to engage different holes at different positions, the system can adjust the mounting position to achieve perfect alignment, transforming a fixed-precision problem into an adjustable-parameter solution.
3Reliability
If the spring-loaded pin is situated in the middle of the device behind the painting, then the device can be fixed securely, but the painting must be removed to see the adjustment result and make further adjustments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the locking function from the center of the device and places it on the front side. The locking element is positioned such that it can engage the pre-arranged holes while being accessible from the front, separate from the painting. This allows the painting to remain mounted while adjustments are made, resolving the contradiction by separating the locking function from the painting attachment point.
4Stability of the object's composition
If multiple paintings are mounted in a uniform arrangement, then the overall appearance is consistent, but small displacements cause the complete image to be unsatisfying
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by providing multiple pre-arranged holes in both bars, creating a universal adjustment system that can accommodate different positioning needs. This allows each painting to be precisely positioned relative to others in the arrangement, resolving the contradiction by enabling fine-tuning of each painting's position while maintaining uniform appearance.
Data Source
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.