Wall Plate Alignment Jig for Consistent Swing Arm Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing wall plate mounting systems in hospitals and medical clinics are time-consuming to install due to the need for precise vertical alignment and consistent height across multiple rooms, requiring contractors to manually mount dozens of wall plates.
Innovation Solution
A wall plate mount alignment system comprising an elongated wall bracket with a channel and a sliding template, where the template is locked in place using threaded connectors, allowing for quick and precise alignment and marking of mounting holes at a consistent height, enabling the creation of a reusable jig for uniform installation across multiple walls.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If manual mounting of each wall plate is performed to ensure precise vertical alignment and consistent height, then mounting precision is improved, but installation time increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by creating a reusable template during the first installation that captures the precise positioning geometry. This template is then used to rapidly replicate accurate mounting locations across multiple walls without repeating the time-consuming alignment process for each wall plate
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements copying by using a physical template that replicates the mounting hole pattern and positioning features. This template serves as a copy of the correct mounting configuration, allowing rapid transfer of precise alignment to multiple walls through simple template placement and marking
2Measurement precision
If traditional mounting methods are used without alignment aids, then device complexity is reduced, but alignment accuracy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary template that mediates between the mounting system and the wall surface. This template serves as a simple positioning aid that provides reference edges and marking features, enabling accurate alignment without requiring complex alignment tools or procedures
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a simple, inexpensive template that can be easily manufactured and used repeatedly. The template uses basic materials and simple features (edges, slots, marking holes) that are easy to create and maintain, providing high alignment accuracy without significant cost or complexity
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AI summary
A wall plate mounting system for attaching one end of a swing arm at a desired height and orientation to a vertical wall and attaches at the opposite end to a monitor and keyboard. The system includes an elongated body opened at one end with a center channel partially covered by two elevated flanges. The elongated body includes lateral flanges each with an upward extending ear. The ears are spaced apart and form a slot that communicates with the channel. Formed on the elongated body and under the slot are mounting holes. The system also includes an elongated template configured to slide freely inside the channel and under the ears. Formed on the elongated template is an elongated second slot and length measurement indices. During assembly, the elongated template is partially extended from the r channel formed on the elongated body at a desired length and locked together to form a jig. The jig is then moved to other walls and the mounting holes are marked so that mounting holes used with all wall plate mounting systems are the same height and proper orientation.