Wall Plate Bracket Integrating High and Low Voltage Connectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall plate systems often require separate structures and openings for high voltage outlets and low voltage connectors, leading to redundant designs and inconvenient placement, as they are typically recessed from the wall structure, making it difficult to locate devices needing both connections in close proximity.
Innovation Solution
A wall plate bracket that integrates a support housing for high voltage outlets and low voltage connectors on a single compact configuration, secured directly to the wall structure without needing a stud, using a clamp system and rib or recess design to reduce clearance and comply with building codes, while eliminating the need for separate cover plates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate wall plates are used for high voltage outlets and low voltage connectors, then each component can be independently supported, but the device complexity increases and redundant structures are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines separate wall plates for high voltage outlets and low voltage connectors into a single integrated wall plate structure. The support housing contains both high voltage receptacles and low voltage connectors, eliminating redundant structures while maintaining independent support for each component type through shared mounting mechanisms
2Ease of manufacture
If separate wall plates are used for high voltage outlets and low voltage connectors, then each can be independently installed, but the distance between them increases causing inconvenience
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated wall plate design positions high voltage outlets and low voltage connectors in close proximity within the same support housing, allowing devices to connect to both types of connectors without requiring significant movement or repositioning, while still allowing independent installation of the entire assembly
3Object-affected harmful factors
If outlets and connectors are recessed from the wall structure, then safety is improved by preventing contact, but the clearance required increases the gap that needs to be covered
Solution Approach 1:
The support housing is nested within the wall plate structure, with the recessed outlets and connectors housed inside the support housing which is then mounted to the wall plate. This nested arrangement provides the necessary clearance for safety while minimizing the external gap that needs to be covered by cover plates
4Adaptability or versatility
If a clamp system is used to secure the wall plate directly to the wall structure, then the need for stud mounting is eliminated, but the mounting complexity may increase
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp system is designed to self-adjust and self-secure to the wall structure without requiring precise pre-drilling or stud alignment. The clamps can be adjusted to fit various wall configurations and then tightened to secure the wall plate, providing versatile mounting while keeping the installation process straightforward
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AI summary
The wall plate bracket is for a high voltage outlet, and includes a wall plate having front and rear surfaces. The wall plate has an interior opening. A support housing has an inner surface and an interior region bounded by the inner surface. The support housing is connected to the rear surface such that the interior opening provides access to the interior region. The support housing is configured for support of the high voltage outlet within the interior region. A clamp is connected to the wall plate for securing the wall plate to a wall structure. The rear surface of the wall plate may have a rib to limit the clearance between the support housing and rear surface. Alternatively, the clearance may be limited by a recess in the rear surface in which a mounting tab of the support housing is located.