Slide rail assembly

Abstract

The invention relates to a slide rail assembly. The slide rail assembly comprises a first rail, a fulcrum feature, a second rail and a handle, the fulcrum feature is arranged on one of the first rail and the second rail; the handle can move relative to the other one of the first rail and the second rail; when the handle moves from a first operation position to a second operation position, the handle contacts with the fulcrum feature, so that the second rail can leave a preset position towards a direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a slide rail mechanism, in particular to a slide rail assembly that can be used in conjunction with a handle. Background Art

[0002] For example, US Patent Publication No. US 2022 / 0369478 A1 discloses a handle module configured on a server. Specifically, the handle module includes a handle, which includes a slide column assembly, which is pivotally arranged corresponding to a plate and can be displaced relative to the plate. The plate includes two plates stacked up and down, and each plate is provided with holes in different directions for the slide column assembly to be installed. With this arrangement, the user can install the server in the rack by pushing the handle.

[0003] However, in order to meet the diversified needs of the market, how to develop a different related product has obviously become an issue that cannot be ignored. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a slide rail assembly with a fulcrum feature that can be used in conjunction with a handle.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a support frame, a pivot feature, a second rail, and a handle. The support frame is arranged on the first rail; the pivot feature is arranged on one of the support frame and the first rail; the second rail can be in a first predetermined position relative to the first rail; the handle can move relative to the second rail; wherein, when the handle moves from a first operating position to a second operating position, the handle contacts the pivot feature, so that the second rail can move from the first predetermined position to a second predetermined position.

[0006] According to another aspect of the present invention, a slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a pivot feature, and a handle. The second rail can be in a retracted position relative to the first rail; the pivot feature is arranged on one of the first rail and the second rail; the handle can move relative to the other of the first rail and the second rail; wherein, when the handle moves from a first operating position to a second operating position, the handle contacts the pivot feature, so that the second rail can move away from the retracted position in an opening direction. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] To further illustrate and verify the above-mentioned purpose, structural features and effects of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0008] Figure 1 The schematic diagram shows the slide rail assembly according to the first embodiment of the present invention being installed on a rack.

[0009] Figure 2The figure shows an exploded schematic view of a slide rail assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing a second rail of the slide rail assembly of the first embodiment of the present invention being located at a first predetermined position relative to a first rail.

[0011] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing a handle according to the first embodiment of the present invention being operated to move the second rail to a second predetermined position.

[0012] Figure 5 The schematic diagram shows the slide rail assembly according to the second embodiment of the present invention being installed on the rack.

[0013] Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing the handle according to the second embodiment of the present invention being operated to move the second rail to the second predetermined position.

[0014] Figure 7 The schematic diagram shows that the slide rail assembly according to the third embodiment of the present invention is installed on the rack, and the second rail carries a load.

[0015] Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing the handle according to the third embodiment of the present invention being operated to move the second rail and the load to the second predetermined position.

[0016] Fig. 9 The schematic diagram shows that the slide rail assembly according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is installed on the rack, and the second rail carries a load.

[0017] Fig.10 A schematic diagram showing the handle according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention being operated to move the second rail and the load to the second predetermined position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a slide rail assembly 20 of the first embodiment of the present invention comprises a first rail 22, a support frame 24, a fulcrum feature 26, a second rail 28 and a handle 30. Preferably, the slide rail assembly 20 further comprises a third rail 32 (e.g., a middle rail) movably mounted between the first rail 22 (e.g., an outer rail) and the second rail 28 (e.g., an inner rail), and the third rail 32 is used to extend the longitudinal displacement stroke of the second rail 28 relative to the first rail 22. In this embodiment, the X-axis direction is the longitudinal direction (or the length direction or displacement direction of the slide rail), the Y-axis direction is the transverse direction (or the lateral direction of the slide rail), and the Z-axis direction is the vertical direction (or the height direction of the slide rail).

[0019] The support frame 24 is arranged on the first rail 22, and the first rail 22 can be mounted to at least one column of a rack 34, such as a first column 36a and a second column 36b, through the support frame 24. Here, the support frame 24 has a first side L1 and a second side L2 opposite to each other, and the first side L1 of the support frame 24 is connected to the first rail 22 through at least one mounting feature 38 (such as an extension or a latch, etc., such as Figure 2 The support frame 24 is provided with a second side L2 connected to a first side (e.g., a back side) of the first rail 22, but the implementation is not limited thereto; the third rail 32 and the second rail 28 are located on a second side of the first rail 22. It is worth mentioning that since the support frame 24 is connected (e.g., fixedly connected) to the first rail 22, the support frame 24 can be regarded as a part of the first rail 22, or the support frame 24 can be regarded as an integral part of the first rail 22.

[0020] The fulcrum feature 26 is arranged on one of the first rail 22 and the second rail 28. Here, the fulcrum feature 26 is arranged on the support frame 24 on the first rail 22 as an example, but the implementation is not limited. The support frame 24 has a first end 24a (e.g., a front end) and a second end 24b (e.g., a rear end) located relatively. The fulcrum feature 26 is adjacent to the first end 24a of the support frame 24.

[0021] The second rail 28 can be located at a first predetermined position P1 (eg, a retracted position) relative to the first rail 22. Figure 1 As shown, but not limited in implementation).

[0022] The handle 30 can move relative to the other of the first rail 22 and the second rail 28 . Here, the handle 30 can move relative to the second rail 28 , but the implementation is not limited thereto. Further, in the first embodiment, the handle 30 is movably mounted on the second rail 28 .

[0023] Preferably, in this first embodiment, the fulcrum feature 26 is fixed to one of the support frame 24 and the first rail 22, for example, the fulcrum feature 26 is fixed to the support frame 24. Further, the fulcrum feature 26 is a protrusion, and the fulcrum feature 26 can be an additional part fixed to the support frame 24; or, the fulcrum feature 26 can be directly integrated into the support frame 24, and the implementation is not limited.

[0024] Preferably, the first rail 22 defines a first predetermined height H1; the support frame 24 includes a first portion 42a, a second portion 42b, and a longitudinal portion 44 connected between the first portion 42a and the second portion 42b of the support frame 24, and a second predetermined height H2 is defined between the first portion 42a and the second portion 42b of the support frame 24, which is greater than the first predetermined height H1 (e.g. Figure 1 shown).

[0025] Preferably, the support frame 24 is connected to the first rail 22 via the longitudinal portion 44 .

[0026] Preferably, the fulcrum feature 26 is arranged on the longitudinal portion 44 of the support frame 24 , and the fulcrum feature 26 is located adjacent to the second portion 42 b of the support frame 24 .

[0027] Preferably, the fulcrum feature 26 is located adjacent to the first end 24 a of the support frame 24 .

[0028] Preferably, the second rail 28 includes a first wall 46a, a second wall 46b and a longitudinal wall 48 connected between the first wall 46a and the second wall 46b of the second rail 28; on the other hand, the second rail 28 has a first end 28a and a second end 28b opposite to each other, and the handle 30 is movably mounted on the longitudinal wall 48 of the second rail 28, for example, the handle 30 is pivotally connected to the longitudinal wall 48 of the second rail 28 through an axis 40, and the handle 30 is adjacent to the first end 28a (for example, the front end) of the second rail 28, which is convenient for users to use.

[0029] Preferably, the handle 30 includes an operating portion 50, a corresponding portion 52, and a main body 54 connected between the operating portion 50 and the corresponding portion 52. At least a portion of the operating portion 50 exceeds (or is higher than) the first rail 22; the corresponding portion 52 is used in conjunction with the fulcrum feature 26; and the main body 54 is pivotally connected to the longitudinal wall 48 of the second rail 28 through the shaft 40.

[0030] Preferably, the shaft 40 is pivotally connected to the longitudinal wall 48 of the second rail 28 in a transverse direction (or in a lateral direction of the slide rail, ie, in the Y-axis direction), so that the user can conveniently move the handle 30 through the operating portion 50 .

[0031] like Figure 3 As shown, the corresponding portion 52 of the handle 30 includes a first corresponding section 56 and a second corresponding section 58, and a predetermined space S is defined between the second corresponding section 58 and the first corresponding section 56. When the second rail 28 is at the first predetermined position P1 relative to the first rail 22, and the handle 30 is at a first operating position K1 (for example, an initial position or a position before operation), the fulcrum feature 26 is located in the predetermined space S.

[0032] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, when the handle 30 is moved from the first operating position K1 (as shown in FIG. Figure 3 As shown) moves to a second operating position K2 (as shown Figure 4 During the process of (not in the initial position or the position after operation shown in FIG. 1 ), the handle 30 contacts the fulcrum feature 26, so that the second rail 28 can move away from the first predetermined position P1 (such as Figure 3 As shown), for example, the second rail 28 can be moved from the first predetermined position P1 to a second predetermined position P2 (as shown Figure 4 shown).

[0033] For example, when the handle 30 (operating portion 50) is moved from the first operating position K1 (eg Figure 3 ) moves in a predetermined rotation direction R to the second operating position K2 (as shown Figure 4 During the process of the handle 30 continuously contacting the fulcrum feature 26 through the first corresponding section 56, a force can be generated, so that the second rail 28 can respond to the force and move relative to the first rail 22 from the first predetermined position P1 (as shown in FIG. Figure 3 ) moves toward the opening direction D1 to the second predetermined position P2 (as shown Figure 4 As shown in the figure, the user can conveniently open the second rail 28 from the first predetermined position P1 to the second predetermined position P2. For example, when the second rail 28 carries a load (such as an electronic device, not shown), and the load has a load-bearing weight or the electronic plug (or socket) behind the load needs to be unplugged from a predetermined device or a predetermined power source, the user can open the second rail 28 from the first predetermined position P1 to the second predetermined position P2 with ease through the handle 30.

[0034] Preferably, the first corresponding section 56 of the handle 30 is an inclined surface or an arc surface, which helps the handle 30 to move from the first operating position K1 to the second operating position K2, and the handle 30 passes through the first corresponding section 56 to pass over the fulcrum feature 26; on the other hand, the second corresponding section 58 of the handle 30 is a wall (for example, a vertical wall, but the implementation is not limited).

[0035] It is worth mentioning that when the second rail 28 moves relative to the first rail 22 from the second predetermined position P2 (such as Figure 4 ) moves in a folding direction D2 to the first predetermined position P1 (as shown Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , when the handle 30 continuously contacts the fulcrum feature 26 through the first corresponding section 56, another force is generated, so that the handle 30 returns from the second operating position K2 to the first operating position K1.

[0036] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 The slide rail assembly 200 of the second embodiment of the present invention is shown. The difference between the slide rail assembly 200 and the slide rail assembly 20 of the first embodiment is that the fulcrum feature 202 is movably mounted to one of the support frame 204 and the first rail 206. Here, the fulcrum feature 202 is movably mounted to the support frame 204 as an example, but the implementation is not limited thereto.

[0037] Further, the support frame 204 can be mounted to the frame 207, and the pivot feature 202 is a roller or a ball or the like, and a roller is used as an example. For example, the pivot feature 202 is pivotally connected to the longitudinal portion 210 of the support frame 204 through an auxiliary shaft 208, so that the pivot feature 202 can pivot relative to the support frame 204. Preferably, the pivot feature 202 includes a guide section 212, and the guide section 212 is, for example, a curved surface. Here, the pivot feature 202 includes a circular profile and has the curved surface as an example.

[0038] When the handle 214 is moved from the first operating position K1′ (eg Figure 5 As shown) moves in a predetermined rotation direction R' to a second operating position K2' (as shown Figure 6 During the process of the handle 214 contacting the fulcrum feature 202, the second rail 216 can be moved from the first predetermined position P1' (as shown in FIG. Figure 5 as shown) to a second predetermined position P2' (as shown Figure 6 For example, when the handle 214 is moved from the first operating position K1' to the second operating position K2' by a force applied by the user, the handle 214 continuously contacts the fulcrum feature 202 through the first corresponding section 218 to generate a force, so that the second rail 216 can respond to the force and move relative to the first rail 206 from the first predetermined position P1' (as shown in FIG. Figure 5 ) moves in the opening direction D1 to the second predetermined position P2' (as shown Figure 6 As shown), the same technical effect as that of the first embodiment can be achieved accordingly.

[0039] It is worth mentioning that in this second embodiment, since the fulcrum feature 202 is a movable (e.g., rotatable) roller, when the handle 214 moves from the first operating position K1' to the second operating position K2', when the first corresponding section 218 of the handle 214 contacts the fulcrum feature 202, the fulcrum feature 202 can rotate in a predetermined working direction r (e.g., Figure 6 As shown, the predetermined working direction r is counterclockwise, but not limited thereto), so that the handle 214 can be more easily moved from the first operating position K1 ′ to the second operating position K2 ′, and the user can operate the handle 214 with less effort.

[0040] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 The third embodiment of the present invention is a slide rail assembly 300. The difference between the slide rail assembly 300 and the slide rail assembly 20 of the first embodiment is that the second rail 302 is used to carry a load 304, and the handle 306 is movably mounted on the load 304. Here, the handle 306 is pivotally connected to the load 304 as an example, but the implementation is not limited thereto.

[0041] When the handle 306 is moved from the first operating position Ka (eg Figure 7 ) moves to a predetermined rotation direction to a second operating position Kb (as shown Figure 8 During the process of the handle 306 contacting the fulcrum feature 310, the second rail 302 (and the load 304) can be moved from the first predetermined position Pa (as shown in FIG. Figure 7 as shown) to a second predetermined position Pb (as shown Figure 8 For example, when the handle 306 is moved from the first operating position Ka to the second operating position Kb by a force applied by the user, the handle 306 continuously contacts the fulcrum feature 310 through the first corresponding section 312 to generate a force, so that the second rail 302 can respond to the force and move relative to the first rail 314 from the first predetermined position Pa (as shown in FIG. Figure 7 ) moves in the opening direction D1 to the second predetermined position Pb (as shown Figure 8 As shown), the same technical effect as that of the first embodiment can be achieved. For example, the user can use the handle 306 to effortlessly open the second rail 302 (and the load 304) from the first predetermined position Pa to the second predetermined position Pb.

[0042] like Fig. 9 and Fig.10 The fourth embodiment of the present invention is a slide rail assembly 400. The difference between the slide rail assembly 400 and the slide rail assembly 200 of the second embodiment is that the second rail 402 is used to carry a load 404, and the handle 406 is movably mounted on the load 404. Here, the handle 406 is pivotally connected to the load 404 as an example, but the implementation is not limited thereto.

[0043] When the handle 406 is moved from the first operating position Ka' (eg Fig. 9 As shown) moves to a predetermined rotation direction to a second operating position Kb' (as shown Fig.10 During the process shown in FIG. 4 , the handle 406 contacts the fulcrum feature 410, so that the second rail 402 (and the load 404) can be moved from the first predetermined position Pa' (as shown in FIG. 4 ). Fig. 9 as shown) to a second predetermined position Pb' (as shown Fig.10 For example, when the handle 406 is moved from the first operating position Ka' to the second operating position Kb' by a force applied by the user, the handle 406 continuously contacts the fulcrum feature 410 through the first corresponding section 412 to generate a force, so that the second rail 402 can respond to the force and move relative to the first rail 414 from the first predetermined position Pa' (as shown in FIG. Fig. 9 ) moves in the opening direction D1 to the second predetermined position Pb' (as shown Fig.10 As shown), the same technical effect as that of the second embodiment can be achieved accordingly.

[0044] It is worth mentioning that in this fourth embodiment, since the fulcrum feature 410 is a movable (rotatable) roller, when the handle 406 moves from the first operating position Ka' to the second operating position Kb', when the first corresponding section 412 of the handle 406 contacts the fulcrum feature 410, the fulcrum feature 410 can rotate in a predetermined working direction r' (such as Fig.10 As shown in FIG. 4 , the handle 406 is more easily moved from the first operating position Ka′ to the second operating position Kb′, and the user can operate the handle 406 with less effort.

[0045] It can be seen that the slide rail assembly provided by the embodiment of the present invention includes the following features:

[0046] 1. Through the combination of the handle (30; 214; 306; 406) and the fulcrum feature (26; 202; 310; 410), a user can use the handle (30; 214; 306; 406) to conveniently or labor-savingly move a slide rail (e.g., a second rail (28; 216; 302; 402)) and / or a load (304; 404) from a first predetermined position (P1; P1'; Pa; Pa') to a second predetermined position (P2; P2'; Pb; Pb').

[0047] 2. The fulcrum feature (26; 310) is fixed relative to the first rail (22; 206; 314; 414) and the support frame (24; 204); or, the fulcrum feature (202; 410) is movable (e.g., pivotable or rotatable) relative to the first rail (22; 206; 314; 414) and the support frame (24; 204). The fulcrum feature (202; 410) is movable, for example, it is easier to move the handle (30; 214; 306; 406) from the first operating position (K1; K1'; Ka; Ka') to the second operating position (K2; K2'; Kb; Kb').

[0048] 3. The handle (30; 214) is movably mounted on the second rail (28; 216); or, the handle (306; 406) is movably mounted on the carrier (304; 404).

[0049] Although the present invention has been described with reference to the current specific embodiments, those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention, and various equivalent changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, any changes and modifications to the above embodiments within the spirit of the present invention will fall within the scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A slide rail assembly, comprising a first rail, a support frame and a second rail, in, The support frame is arranged on the first rail, and the second rail can be located at a first predetermined position relative to the first rail, characterized in that: A fulcrum feature is disposed on one of the support frame and the first rail; and A handle can move relative to the second rail; When the handle moves from a first operating position to a second operating position, the handle contacts the fulcrum feature, so that the second rail can be displaced from the first predetermined position to a second predetermined position.

2. The slide rail assembly according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The handle is movably mounted on the second rail.

3. The slide rail assembly according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The handle is pivotally connected to the second rail.

4. The slide rail assembly according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The second rail is used to carry a load, and the handle is movably installed on the load.

5. The slide rail assembly according to claim 4, It is characterized in that The handle is pivotally connected to the carrier.

6. The slide rail assembly according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The fulcrum feature is fixed to one of the support frame and the first rail.

7. The slide rail assembly according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The fulcrum feature is movably mounted to one of the support frame and the first rail.

8. The slide rail assembly according to claim 7, It is characterized in that The fulcrum is characterized by a roller.

9. The slide rail assembly according to claim 7, It is characterized in that The fulcrum feature includes a guide segment.

10. The slide rail assembly according to claim 9, It is characterized in that The guiding section is a curved surface.

11. The slide rail assembly according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The handle includes a first corresponding section; when the handle moves from the first operating position to the second operating position, the handle continuously contacts the fulcrum feature through the first corresponding section, so that the second rail can be displaced from the first predetermined position to the second predetermined position.

12. The slide rail assembly according to claim 11, It is characterized in that The handle further includes a second corresponding section, and a predetermined space is defined between the second corresponding section and the first corresponding section; when the second rail is in the first predetermined position and the handle is in the first operating position, the fulcrum feature is located in the predetermined space.

13. The slide rail assembly according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The first rail is installed to a frame through the support frame.

14. The slide rail assembly according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The first rail defines a first predetermined height, the support frame includes a first portion, a second portion and a longitudinal portion connected between the first portion and the second portion of the support frame, and a second predetermined height is defined between the first portion and the second portion of the support frame that is greater than the first predetermined height.

15. The slide rail assembly according to claim 14, It is characterized in that The longitudinal portion of the support frame is connected to the first rail.

16. The slide rail assembly according to claim 14, It is characterized in that The second rail comprises a first wall, a second wall and a longitudinal wall connected between the first wall and the second wall of the second rail; the handle is movably mounted on the longitudinal wall of the second rail.

17. The slide rail assembly according to claim 16, It is characterized in that The fulcrum feature is arranged in the longitudinal portion of the support frame, and the fulcrum feature is adjacent to one of the first portion and the second portion of the support frame.

18. A slide rail assembly, comprising a first rail and a second rail, in, The second rail can be in a retracted position relative to the first rail, and is characterized in that: A fulcrum feature is disposed on one of the first rail and the second rail; and A handle can move relative to the other of the first rail and the second rail; When the handle moves from a first operating position to a second operating position, the handle contacts the fulcrum feature, so that the second rail can move away from the folded position in an opening direction.

19. The slide rail assembly according to claim 18, It is characterized in that The second rail is used to carry a load; and the handle is movably mounted on one of the second rail and the load.

20. The slide rail assembly according to claim 18, It is characterized in that The fulcrum feature is arranged on a support frame on the first rail; the first rail defines a first predetermined height; the support frame defines a second predetermined height greater than the first predetermined height; the second rail includes a first wall, a second wall and a longitudinal wall connected between the first wall and the second wall of the second rail; the handle is movably mounted on the longitudinal wall of the second rail.

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