Wall Mounting Template With Adjustable Bases And Integrated Bubble Levels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mounting picture frames or shelves on walls is a time-consuming and error-prone process requiring multiple tools and steps, including measuring, marking, and leveling, which can be inconvenient and difficult to execute accurately.
Innovation Solution
A wall mounting and alignment device with a main base and auxiliary bases that allow for adjustable marking members to create starter holes without measuring, featuring a locking mechanism and integrated bubble levels for level indication, enabling easy alignment and marking of fastener positions without traditional tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional measuring tools and multiple steps are used to mount wall fixtures, then measurement precision and mounting accuracy are improved, but device complexity and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions (measuring, marking, leveling, and hole-making) into a single integrated template device. The template includes built-in measurement markings, bubble levels for alignment, and pointed marking members for creating starter holes, eliminating the need for separate measuring tools, pencils, and levels.
Solution Approach 2:
The template device serves multiple purposes: it measures distances between mounting holes, marks wall positions, ensures horizontal alignment through bubble levels, and creates starter holes with pointed members. This multi-functional design replaces several traditional tools with one versatile device.
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple steps of measuring, marking, and leveling are performed, then mounting precision is improved, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The template is pre-configured with measurement markings and bubble levels before use. Users simply position the pre-measured template on the wall and adjust it to the correct location, eliminating the need to perform measurement and alignment steps during the mounting process itself.
Solution Approach 2:
By combining measurement, marking, and leveling functions into a single simultaneous operation using the integrated template, the process reduces from multiple sequential steps to one efficient action, significantly reducing time while maintaining precision.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional tools are used for mounting, then adaptability to different wall fixtures is improved, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The template includes movable auxiliary bases that can be adjusted along the main base to accommodate different distances between mounting holes. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the same template to adapt to various wall fixture sizes and configurations while maintaining ease of operation through simple repositioning.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Facilitates quick and accurate mounting of wall fixtures by eliminating the need for measuring tools and levels, ensuring correct spacing and level alignment with ease and cost-effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
provides an instant visual indication of whether the device is horizontally level
Data Source
AI summary
A device for preparing to mount a wall fixture includes a main base having opposed first and second ends and a first auxiliary base having a substantially similar configuration. The first auxiliary base is coupled to the main base and movable between a closed configuration in which the first auxiliary base is positioned substantially atop the main base and an open configuration in which the first auxiliary base is linearly adjacent the main base. The main base and first auxiliary base each define a slot extending longitudinally between respective first and second ends. Each base includes a marking member situated in a respective base slot and slidably movable therealong. Each base includes a respective locking assembly for securing a respective marking member at a desired position along a respective slot. Each marking member includes a pointed distal end for making a starter hole when depressed against a wall surface.