Concealed Wall Panel Mounting Bracket With Adjustable Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall panel adjustment systems are bulky, heavy, expensive, and do not allow for full insulation behind the panels, as they require rectangular casings that obstruct insulation installation.
Innovation Solution
A wall panel mounting system with T- or L-shaped mounting brackets and an adjustable support mechanism that includes elongated body portions and adjustment members, allowing for precise manual adjustments without the need for access to the back of the panel, and enabling insulation to cover the entire wall space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If rectangular casings are used for panel adjustment, then precise adjustment capability is achieved, but the system becomes bulky, heavy, and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment system is divided into separate functional components: mounting brackets with receiving channels, adjustable support mechanisms with planar members, and panel attachment members. This segmentation eliminates the need for bulky rectangular casings while maintaining adjustment precision through distributed adjustment members accessible from the front of the panel.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment functionality is extracted from enclosed rectangular casings and placed into open mounting brackets with receiving channels. The adjustment members are made accessible from the front of the panel rather than requiring access to the back side, eliminating the enclosing casings and reducing weight and bulk.
2Adaptability or versatility
If rectangular casings are used for panel adjustment, then adjustment functionality is provided, but manufacturing and shipping costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into discrete mounting brackets, adjustable support mechanisms, and panel attachment members that can be manufactured separately and assembled on-site. This reduces manufacturing complexity and shipping costs compared to producing complete rectangular casing assemblies.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting brackets with receiving channels serve multiple functions: providing structural support, guiding the adjustable support mechanisms, and enabling insulation installation. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate rectangular casings, reducing material costs and simplifying manufacturing.
3Strength
If rectangular casings are used for panel adjustment, then structural support is provided, but insulation installation is blocked
Solution Approach 1:
The enclosing rectangular casings are removed entirely, replacing them with open mounting brackets that have receiving channels. This extraction maintains structural support and adjustment functionality while completely opening up the space behind the panel for full insulation coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting brackets provide localized structural support at critical points (corners and edges of the panel) rather than enclosing the entire back area. This localized support is sufficient for structural integrity while maximizing the available space for insulation installation.
Data Source
AI summary
A system for mounting wall panels to a wall frame or other surface, and methods for assembling and using such a system. The disclosed system may include a plurality of mounting brackets, an adjustable wall panel support mechanism coupled to the mounting brackets, and a wall panel attachment member such as a hook plate. The position and orientation of the wall panel attachment member relative to the mounting brackets may be precisely adjusted, allowing fine adjustments in the position and orientation of a wall panel after the wall panel has been installed.