Carriage assembly

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cradle assembly comprising a first cradle, a second cradle and a support member. The first cradle is arranged with a first mounting member. The second cradle is displaceable relative to the first cradle and is arranged with a second mounting member. A side of the second cradle is arranged with the support member for supporting a load. The support member comprises a mounting feature for mounting a portion of the load. The first cradle comprises a reinforcing structure and the reinforcing structure is adjacent the mounting feature.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a bracket, and more particularly to a bracket assembly for mounting a load. Background Technology

[0002] For example, Chinese Patent Publication No. CN 201440774U discloses a slide rail mechanism applicable to a computer chassis, which can be slidably mounted in a frame along a sliding direction using the slide rail structure. One side wall of the computer chassis has a positioning groove (U-shaped groove); on the other hand, the slide rail structure includes a fixing spring with a limiting portion. During the process of the computer chassis sliding in the frame along the sliding direction, the necked section of the limiting portion abuts against the positioning groove, thus blocking the computer chassis from continuing to slide in the sliding direction. That is, through the cooperation of the necked section of the limiting portion and the positioning groove, the computer chassis can be limited and cannot be pushed further into the frame.

[0003] For example, US Patent Publication No. 9,161,625B2 discloses a slide rail assembly that can be mounted to a rack and used to carry a load (e.g., a chassis). When the load is pushed from outside the rack into the rack, one end of the load can abut against a stop portion of a support member, stopping the load in a position.

[0004] However, although the aforementioned patents disclose that a support (computer case or chassis) can be blocked in one position, how to develop a different product due to different market demands becomes a topic worth exploring. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a bracket assembly that can be mounted on a carrier.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, a bracket assembly includes a first bracket, a second bracket, and a support member. The first bracket is provided with a first mounting member; the second bracket is longitudinally displaceable relative to the first bracket, and the second bracket is provided with a second mounting member; the support member is disposed to the second bracket, and the support member is used to support a load; wherein the support member includes a mounting feature for mounting the load; wherein the first bracket includes a reinforcing structure, and the reinforcing structure is adjacent to the mounting feature.

[0007] According to another aspect of the invention, a bracket assembly is adapted to a frame including a first post and a second post. The bracket assembly includes a first bracket, a second bracket, and a support member. The first bracket is provided with a first mounting member; the second bracket is longitudinally displaceable relative to the first bracket and is provided with a second mounting member, wherein the first mounting member and the second mounting member are respectively used for mounting to the first post and the second post; the support member is arranged to the second bracket and is used for supporting a load; wherein the support member includes a mounting feature, into which a portion of the load is inserted when the load is moved from a first predetermined position to a second predetermined position.

[0008] Overall, the bracket assembly can be used to support a load and to mount the load. Attached Figure Description

[0009] To further illustrate and demonstrate the above-mentioned objectives, structural features, and effects of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0010] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a bracket assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0011] Figure 2 An exploded view of the bracket assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0012] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the auxiliary components and working components of the bracket assembly according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing a bracket assembly of a first embodiment of the present invention having a first length.

[0014] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing a bracket assembly of a first embodiment of the present invention having a second length.

[0015] Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing the bracket assembly of the first embodiment of the present invention having the second length.

[0016] Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing a bracket assembly of a first embodiment of the present invention having the first length and being installable into a rack having a first longitudinal depth.

[0017] Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing a bracket assembly of a first embodiment of the present invention having the second length and being installable into a rack having a second longitudinal depth.

[0018] Figure 9A schematic diagram showing a bracket assembly of a first embodiment of the present invention mounted to a frame, with a connecting member in a first locking position.

[0019] Figure 10 A schematic diagram showing the bracket assembly of the first embodiment of the present invention mounted to the frame, with the connecting member in a second locked position.

[0020] Figure 11 This diagram shows a bracket assembly of the second embodiment of the present invention mounted to a frame.

[0021] Figure 12 A schematic diagram showing a bracket assembly of a second embodiment of the present invention mounted to a frame and carrying a carrier in a first predetermined position.

[0022] Figure 13 A schematic diagram from a first perspective showing a bracket assembly of a second embodiment of the present invention mounted to a frame and carrying a carrier in a second predetermined position.

[0023] Figure 14 A schematic diagram showing a second perspective of a bracket assembly of a second embodiment of the present invention mounted to a frame and carrying the carrier at the second predetermined position. Detailed Implementation

[0024] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a bracket assembly 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first bracket 22, a second bracket 24, a toothed rack 26, at least one working piece (e.g., a first working piece 28 and a second working piece 30, but only one working piece is required to implement the above quantities) and an operating piece 32.

[0025] The first bracket 22 has a first end 22a and a second end 22b positioned opposite each other, for example, a front end and a rear end, but the implementation is not limited thereto. The first bracket 22 is provided with at least one first mounting member 34. The first bracket 22 includes a first wall 36a, a second wall 36b, and a longitudinal wall 38 connected between the first wall 36a and the second wall 36b of the first bracket 22. Preferably, the first mounting member 34 is located adjacent to the second end 22b of the first bracket 22. Here, taking an example where the second end 22b of the first bracket 22 has an end plate 40, the first mounting member 34 is arranged on the end plate 40; furthermore, the end plate 40 of the first bracket 22 is also provided with a connecting hole 42.

[0026] The second bracket 24 is longitudinally displaceable relative to the first bracket 22. Here, the X-axis direction is longitudinal (or the length direction of the bracket), the Y-axis direction is transverse (or the side direction of the bracket), and the Z-axis direction is vertical (or the height direction of the bracket). The second bracket 24 has a first end 24a and a second end 24b positioned opposite each other, for example, a front end and a rear end, but this is not a limitation in implementation. The second bracket 24 is provided with at least one second mounting member 44. The second bracket 24 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 bracket 24. Preferably, the second mounting member 44 is located adjacent to the first end 24a of the second bracket 24. Here, taking an example where the first end 24a of the second bracket 24 has an end plate 50, the second mounting member 44 is arranged on the end plate 50; furthermore, the end plate 50 of the second bracket 24 is also provided with a connecting hole 52.

[0027] The toothed rack 26 is arranged to the first bracket 22, and more specifically, the toothed rack 26 is connected (e.g., fixed) to the longitudinal wall 38 of the first bracket 22. The toothed rack 26 has a predetermined longitudinal length, which is less than the length of the first bracket 22. The toothed rack 26 has a plurality of teeth spaced apart from each other, and these teeth have substantially the same structural configuration. For example, the toothed rack 26 has a plurality of first teeth 54a and a plurality of second teeth 54b on each side of its main body 53, but in practice, it is sufficient for only one side of the main body 53 of the toothed rack 26 to have a plurality of teeth; the implementation is not limited. Preferably, the toothed rack 26 is a unidirectional toothed rack; for example, the plurality of first teeth 54a and second teeth 54b of the toothed rack 26 each constitute a unidirectional toothed rack.

[0028] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first working piece 28 and the second working piece 30 are arranged on the second bracket 24, and the first working piece 28 and the second working piece 30 are used to engage with the first tooth 54a and the second tooth 54b of the toothed rack 26, respectively. The first working piece 28 and the second working piece 30 have substantially the same structural configuration, for example, both are reversible pawls, and the interaction between the first working piece 28 and the second working piece 30 and the toothed rack 26 is substantially the same.

[0029] Furthermore, taking the first working member 28 as an example, the first working member 28 can be engaged (or meshed) with the first tooth portion 54a of the gear row 26 through at least one tooth segment T, or the tooth segment T of the first working member 28 can be disengaged from the first tooth portion 54a of the gear row 26 (or the tooth segment T of the first working member 28 no longer meshes with the first tooth portion 54a of the gear row 26). Preferably, the bracket assembly 20 also includes an auxiliary member 56 for mounting to the second bracket 24, and the first working member 28 and the second working member 30 are respectively pivotally connected to the auxiliary member 56 on the second bracket 24 through a first shaft A1 and a second shaft A2. Preferably, the auxiliary member 56 is movably mounted to the longitudinal wall 48 of the second bracket 24. For example, one of the auxiliary member 56 and the second bracket 24 is provided with at least one longitudinal hole 58, and the other of the auxiliary member 56 and the second bracket 24 is provided with a connector 60 passing through a portion of the longitudinal hole 58. Here, taking the auxiliary member 56 having the longitudinal hole 58, the second bracket 24 having the connector 60 for passing through a portion of the longitudinal hole 58, and the connector 60 being connectable (e.g., fixed) to the longitudinal wall 48 of the second bracket 24 as an example, the auxiliary member 56 and the second bracket 24 can move longitudinally relative to each other within a limited range.

[0030] like Figure 2 As shown, the operating member 32 is movably mounted on the second bracket 24. The operating member 32 is used to operate the first working member 28 (and the second working member 30). The operating member 32 includes an operating part 62 and an extension part 64 extending longitudinally from the operating part 62 by a predetermined distance. The extension part 64 is used to cooperate with the first working member 28 (and the second working member 30). Here, a driving member 66 is connected (e.g., fixedly attached) to the extension part 64 through a fixing member 65, so that the driving member 66 and the operating member 32 can be regarded as an integral part. The extension part 64 is used to cooperate with the first working member 28 (and the second working member 30) through the driving member 66. Preferably, the operating member 32 and the driving member 66 each have a first elongated hole 68 and a second elongated hole 70, and the operating member 32 can be installed to the longitudinal wall 48 of the second bracket 24 by passing through a portion of the first elongated hole 68 and the second elongated hole 70 respectively through a first connecting feature 72 and a second connecting feature 74.

[0031] Preferably, the second bracket 24 has a first side L1 and a second side L2 opposite to each other, for example, an outer side and an inner side. The first bracket 22 is located on the first side L1, while a support member 76 is arranged on the second side L2 (see also [reference]). Figure 1 ).

[0032] Preferably, one of the first bracket 22 and the second bracket 24 has a predetermined channel 78 for movably mounting the other of the first bracket 22 and the second bracket 24. For example, the first end 22a of the first bracket 22 can pass through the channel opening of the predetermined channel 78 of the second end 24b of the second bracket 24, so that the first bracket 22 and the second bracket 24 can move longitudinally relative to each other.

[0033] Preferably, the bracket assembly further includes an elastic element 80 for providing elasticity to one of the first bracket 22 and the second bracket 24, and more specifically, the elastic element 80 is installed between the first bracket 22 and the second bracket 24.

[0034] Preferably, the bracket assembly also includes a return elastic element 82 for providing a return elastic force to the operating element 32.

[0035] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the length of the bracket assembly 20 can be adjusted. The toothed rack 26 has a first end 26a and a second end 26b positioned opposite each other, for example, a front end and a rear end, but this is not a limitation in implementation. Furthermore, regarding these working parts 28 and 30, taking the first working part 28 as an example, when the tooth T of the first working part 28 engages with the first tooth 54a of the toothed rack 26, the first bracket 22 can only be displaced relative to the second bracket 24 in a first direction D1, while the second bracket 24 can only be displaced relative to the first bracket 22 in a second direction D2 opposite to the first direction D1, causing the first mounting member 34 and the second mounting member 44 to be separated by a defined first length K1 (e.g., ...). Figure 4 (As shown) can be adjusted to a second length K2 (as shown) Figure 5 As shown), and the second length K2 is greater than the first length K1. Among these working parts 28 and 30, taking the first working part 28 as an example, when the first working part 28 is engaged with the toothed rack 26, the first bracket 22 cannot be displaced relative to the second bracket 24 in the second direction D2, and the second bracket 24 cannot be displaced relative to the first bracket 22 in the first direction D1.

[0036] Preferably, when the bracket assembly 20 is at the first length K1, the first working member 28 (and the second working member 30) is located at the second end 26b adjacent to the toothed rack 26. When the bracket assembly 20 is at the second length K2, the first working member 28 (and the second working member 30) is located at the first end 26a adjacent to the toothed rack 26.

[0037] Preferably, one of the drive member 66 on the operating member 32 and one of the first working member 28 has a guiding feature, such as a slope or an arc surface. For example, the drive member 66 on the operating member 32 has a first guiding feature 84, and the first working member 28 has a second guiding feature 86. Taking the first working member 28 as an example, when the operating member 32 is in a first operating position P1, the first guiding feature 84 and the second guiding feature 86 correspond to or are aligned with each other (e.g., ...). Figure 4 (As shown). On the other hand, the drive member 66 on the operating member 32 and the second working member 30 also have a guiding structural relationship, which will not be described in detail here.

[0038] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, when the bracket assembly 20 is to be shortened from the second length K2, the user can apply a predetermined force F (e.g., pulling force) to the operating part 62 of the operating member 32, causing the operating member 32 to move from the first operating position P1 to a second operating position P2, thereby driving the first working member 28 and the second working member 30 to disengage from the gear rack 26 (e.g., Figure 6 As shown, the first working member 28 and the second working member 30 no longer mesh with the toothed rack 26, allowing the first bracket 22 and the second bracket 24 to displace relative to each other in the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. For example, the first bracket 22 can displace relative to the second bracket 24 in the first direction D1 or the second direction D2, and the second bracket 24 can displace relative to the first bracket 22 in the first direction D1 or the second direction D2. Taking the first bracket 22 displacing in the second direction D2 and the second bracket 24 displacing in the first direction D1 as an example, the bracket assembly 20 can be adjusted to be shortened from the second length K2 to the first length K1, or shortened to any length between the first length K1 and the second length K2.

[0039] Preferably, as the operating member 32 moves from the first operating position P1 to the second operating position P2, the operating member 32, through the mutual contact between the first guide feature 84 and the second guide feature 86, can drive the first working member 28 to pivot by an angle, causing the tooth segment T of the first working member 28 to disengage from the first tooth portion 54a of the tooth row 26. On the other hand, the principle by which the tooth segment T of the second working member 30 disengages from the second tooth portion 54b of the tooth row 26 is substantially the same as the principle by which the tooth segment T of the first working member 28 disengages from the first tooth portion 54a of the tooth row 26, and will not be described again here.

[0040] Preferably, the longitudinal wall 48 of the second bracket 24 is provided with a predetermined hole 88 connecting the first side L1 and the second side L2 of the second bracket 24, and the position of the predetermined hole 88 is adjacent to or corresponds to a corresponding hole 90 of the operating part 62 of the operating member 32 (this part can be referred to in conjunction with the previous section). Figure 2 The predetermined hole 88 and the corresponding hole 90 are used to allow the user's fingers to pass through, thereby facilitating the user to apply the predetermined force F to the operating part 62 of the operating member 32.

[0041] Preferably, when the operating member 32 is in the second operating position P2, the restoring elastic member 82 accumulates a restoring force. Once the user stops applying the predetermined force F, the operating member 32 can return from the second operating position P2 to the first operating position P1 in response to the release of the restoring force.

[0042] like Figure 7 As shown, the bracket assembly 20 can be applied to a rack, and the rack includes a first post 92a and a second post 92b, wherein a first longitudinal depth is provided between the first post 92a and the second post 92b. Furthermore, when the length of the bracket assembly 20 is adjusted to the first length K1, the first mounting member 34 of the first bracket 22 can be mounted to the first post 92a, and the second mounting member 44 of the second bracket 24 is used to mount to the second post 92b.

[0043] Preferably, the elastic force of the elastic member 80 enables the first mounting member 34 of the first bracket 22 to have a force for mounting to a first mounting hole (not shown due to viewing angle) of the first post 92a in a first direction D1, or enables the second mounting member 44 of the second bracket 24 to have a force for mounting to a second mounting hole H2 of the second post 92b in a second direction D2. This helps to improve the reliability and safety of mounting the bracket assembly 20 to the rack.

[0044] Preferably, the user can insert a connecting member (e.g., a screw) through another first mounting hole of the first post 92a and lock it to the connecting hole 42 of the end plate 40 of the first bracket 22 (not shown due to perspective), or the user can insert another connecting member 94 (e.g., a screw) through another second mounting hole H2' of the second post 92b and lock it to the connecting hole 52 of the end plate 50 of the second bracket 24.

[0045] Preferably, the support 76 can be used to support a load-bearing object (such as an electronic device or chassis, not shown).

[0046] like Figure 8As shown, the frame includes a first column 92a and a second column 92b. Here, it is taken as an example that the first column 92a and the second column 92b have a second longitudinal depth greater than the first longitudinal depth. Furthermore, when the length of the bracket assembly 20 is adjusted to the second length K2, the first mounting member 34 of the first bracket 22 can be mounted to the first column 92a, and the second mounting member 44 of the second bracket 24 is used to mount to the second column 92b.

[0047] Preferably, the elastic force of the elastic member 80 enables the first mounting member 34 of the first bracket 22 to be mounted in a first mounting hole (not shown due to perspective) towards the first direction D1 to the first post 92a, or enables the second mounting member 44 of the second bracket 24 to be mounted in a second mounting hole H2 towards the second direction D2 to the second post 92b. This helps to improve the reliability and safety of the bracket assembly 20 being mounted to the rack.

[0048] Preferably, the user can insert a connecting member (e.g., a screw) through another first mounting hole of the first post 92a and lock it to the connecting hole 42 of the end plate 40 of the first bracket 22 (not shown due to perspective), or the user can insert another connecting member 94 (e.g., a screw) through another second mounting hole H2' of the second post 92b and lock it to the connecting hole 52 of the end plate 50 of the second bracket 24.

[0049] Therefore, the bracket assembly 20 can be adjusted to different lengths to accommodate racks with different longitudinal depths, and the user can drive the first working piece 28 to disengage from the toothed rack 26 by operating the operating element 32, thereby shortening the length of the bracket assembly 20 and removing the bracket assembly 20 from the rack.

[0050] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the auxiliary member 56 and the second bracket 24 are longitudinally movable relative to each other, and the first working member 28 (and the second working member 30) are movably mounted (e.g., pivotally connected) on the auxiliary member 56. This avoids the problem of excessive tightness and damage when the tooth segment T of the first working member 28 (and the second working member 30) and the teeth (first tooth 54a and second tooth 54b) of the tooth row 26 are jammed (or meshed).

[0051] Alternatively, when the bracket assembly 20 is adjusted to a length that matches the longitudinal depth of the rack, the first mounting member 34 of the first bracket 22 can be installed (inserted) into the first mounting hole H1 of the first post 92a, and the second mounting member 44 of the second bracket 24 can be installed (inserted) into the second mounting hole H2 of the second post 92b. Then, the bracket assembly 20 can be locked to the rack by a connecting member (e.g., screws), which helps to ensure the stability and safety of the bracket assembly 20 when it is installed to the rack.

[0052] However, during the installation process, longitudinal installation tolerances may exist. For example, when the first mounting member 34 of the first bracket 22 and the second mounting member 44 of the second bracket 24 are respectively installed (inserted) to the first post 92a and the second post 92b, there may still be some longitudinal installation tolerances between the end plate 40 of the first bracket 22 and the first post 92a, or between the end plate 50 of the second bracket 24 and the second post 92b. Furthermore, during the process of the other connecting member 94 (e.g., a screw) being inserted from another second mounting hole H2' of the second post 92b and locked to the connecting hole 52 of the end plate 50 of the second bracket 24, the other connecting member 94 may move from a first locking position M1 (e.g., a screw). Figure 9 As shown) locked to a second locking position M2 (as shown) Figure 10 As shown, a locking force will be generated, or the user can insert the connecting member (e.g., a screw, not shown) through another first mounting hole H1' of the first post 92a and lock it to the connecting hole 42 of the end plate 40 of the first bracket 22. During this locking process, the second bracket 24 responds to the locking force and moves slightly longitudinally in the second direction D2, or the first bracket 22 responds to another locking force opposite to the locking force and moves slightly longitudinally in the first direction D1. Accordingly, the first working piece 28 (and the second) which are in a locked (or engaged) state relative to each other are locked. The working piece 30 and the toothed rack 26 can move slightly relative to each other. In other words, the auxiliary piece 56 and the second bracket 24 have longitudinal holes 58 reserved between them, so that the auxiliary piece 56 and the second bracket 24 can move longitudinally relative to each other. This can take into account the longitudinal installation tolerance when the bracket assembly 20 is installed on the frame, or it can also avoid the problem of damage caused by the locking tension causing the tooth segments T and tooth parts (first tooth part 54a and second tooth part 54b) to mesh too tightly when the first working piece 28 (and the second working piece 30) and the toothed rack 26 are locked together.

[0053] Alternatively, when the bracket assembly 20 is installed on the frame, if an unexpected force impacts the bracket assembly 20 or the frame is impacted by an external force during transportation, the longitudinal hole 58 provided between the auxiliary member 56 and the second bracket 24 allows the auxiliary member 56 to move slightly to disperse the impact force in these situations. This can prevent damage to the tooth segments T and tooth portions (first tooth portion 54a and second tooth portion 54b) when the first working member 28 (and the second working member 30) and the tooth row 26 are jammed together.

[0054] like Figures 11 to 13 The bracket assembly 200 illustrating a second embodiment of the present invention can be mounted to a rack. Further, the first mounting member 204 of the first bracket 202 and the second mounting member 208 of the second bracket 206 are respectively used to mount to the first post 210a and the second post 210b of the rack. The first bracket 202 is located on the first side L1' of the second bracket 206.

[0055] The difference between the bracket assembly 200 of this second embodiment and the bracket assembly 20 of the first embodiment is essentially that the support member 212 (or support rail) arranged on the second side L2' of the second bracket 206 can be used to support a load 214 (e.g., electronic equipment or chassis, such as...). Figure 12 and Figure 13 (As shown). The support member 212 includes a mounting feature 216 that provides for mounting the carrier 214.

[0056] Furthermore, the mounting feature 216 can provide the carrier 214 from a first predetermined position Q1 outside the rack (e.g., Figure 12 As shown, the device is installed when it is retracted into a second predetermined position Q2 within the rack in a predetermined direction (e.g., first direction D1). Figure 13 (As shown).

[0057] Preferably, the support member 212 further includes a longitudinal portion 220 having a first end 220a and a second end 220b positioned opposite each other, for example, a front end and a rear end, but this is not a limitation in implementation. The second end 220b of the longitudinal portion 220 is provided with a bend 222, which has the mounting feature 216. Here, it is taken that the bend 222 is substantially vertically connected to the second end 220b of the longitudinal portion 220, but this is not a limitation in implementation.

[0058] Preferably, the support member 212 further includes a support portion 224, and the support portion 224 together with the longitudinal portion 220 forms a substantially L-shaped structure, wherein the longitudinal portion 220 is connected (e.g., fixed) to the second side L2' of the second bracket 206, and the support portion 224 is used to support a bottom B of the carrier 214.

[0059] Preferably, the mounting feature 216 is an opening defined by a plurality of predetermined walls, such as a first predetermined wall W1, a second predetermined wall W2, and a third predetermined wall W3, and the carrier 214 includes a protrusion 226 or a pin or similar object that can be inserted into the opening (e.g., Figure 13 (As shown). Furthermore, when the carrier 214 is retracted into the second predetermined position Q2 within the frame, the protrusion 226 of the carrier 214 can be inserted into the opening and is limited by these predetermined walls. This can be used to restrict the movement of the carrier 214 in the vertical direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) or laterally (e.g., the Y-axis direction) due to unexpected forces, thus helping to improve the safety and reliability of the carrier 214 when retracted into the frame. In addition, a first lateral width J1 of the opening is greater than a second lateral width J2 of the protrusion 226 (e.g., as shown). Figure 13 As shown), this allows for possible lateral tolerances, for example, to accommodate different widths of the load 214.

[0060] Preferably, the mounting feature 216 is located on the first mounting member 204 adjacent to the first bracket 202.

[0061] like Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the carrier 214 is received into the second predetermined position Q2 within the rack. The first wall 228a, the second wall 228b, and the longitudinal wall 230 of the second bracket 206 together define the predetermined channel 232 through which the first end of the first bracket 202 can pass (this part is the same as in the first embodiment, and will not be described again here for the sake of simplicity), and the first mounting member 204 of the first bracket 202 is located outside the predetermined channel 232. On the other hand, the first bracket 202 includes a first wall 234a, a second wall 234b, and a longitudinal wall 236 connected between the first wall 234a and the second wall 234b of the first bracket 202.

[0062] Furthermore, the first wall 228a and the second wall 228b of the second bracket 206 face each other, and both the first wall 228a and the second wall 228b of the second bracket 206 have a first segment S1 and a second segment S2 that are bent relative to each other (for example, substantially vertically bent, but not limited to). The first wall 228a and the second wall 228b of the second bracket 206 are used to hold the first wall 234a and the second wall 234b of the first bracket 202, respectively. On the other hand, the first bracket 202 includes a reinforcing structure 238. For example, the longitudinal wall 236 of the first bracket 202 includes the reinforcing structure 238. The reinforcing structure 238 is close to the second end 202b of the first bracket 202 and adjacent to the mounting feature 216. Accordingly, the overall structural strength or support strength of the bracket assembly 200 can be strengthened, and the first bracket 202 and the second bracket 206 can be prevented from moving laterally relative to each other. This helps to ensure that the protrusion 226 of the support 214 can be accurately inserted into the mounting feature 216 (e.g., the opening).

[0063] Preferably, the first bracket 202 is provided with a first protruding feature 235 (e.g., Figure 14 As shown), and the second bracket 206 is provided with a second protruding feature 237 (as shown). Figure 11 As shown), the first protruding feature 235 and the second protruding feature 237 are, for example, both protrusions or protrusions. Here, we take the first protruding feature 235 arranged on the longitudinal wall 236 of the first bracket 202 and the second protruding feature 237 arranged on the longitudinal wall 230 of the second bracket 206 as an example. Furthermore, the first protruding feature 235 of the longitudinal wall 236 of the first bracket 202 faces and abuts against the longitudinal wall 230 of the second bracket 206, while the second protruding feature 237 of the longitudinal wall 230 of the second bracket 206 faces and abuts against the longitudinal wall 236 of the first bracket 202. Accordingly, the structural strength or support strength between the longitudinal wall 236 of the first bracket 202 and the longitudinal wall 230 of the second bracket 206 can be strengthened, and the first bracket 202 and the second bracket 206 can be prevented from moving laterally relative to each other. This also helps to ensure that the protrusion 226 of the carrier 214 can be accurately inserted into the mounting feature 216 (e.g., the opening).

[0064] Preferably, the second wall 228b of the second bracket 206 is further provided with an extension 240 extending from the second wall 228b and positioned opposite the longitudinal wall 236 of the first bracket 202, to limit the lateral movement of the first bracket 202 due to unintended forces (such as...). Figure 14 (As shown).

[0065] Preferably, the reinforcing structure 238 protrudes relative to the longitudinal wall 236 of the first bracket 202 in a direction away from the load-bearing object 214, thus having a structural reinforcement effect (e.g., Figure 14 (As shown).

[0066] Preferably, the reinforcing structure 238 includes an enlarged portion 242 and a narrow portion 244 extending longitudinally from the enlarged portion 242. Compared to the narrow portion 244, the enlarged portion 242 is closer to the first mounting member 204, which helps to enhance the strength of the first mounting member 204 when it is installed to the first post 210a (e.g., Figure 14 (As shown).

[0067] Preferably, the reinforcing structure 238 has a substantially T-shaped structure (e.g., Figure 14 (As shown).

[0068] Therefore, the bracket assembly (20,200) provided in the embodiments of the present invention has the following characteristics:

[0069] 1. A support member 212 arranged on the second side L2' of the second bracket 206 is used to support a load 214. The support member 212 includes a mounting feature 216 that allows the load 214 to be mounted. The mounting feature 216 allows the load 214 to be mounted from a first predetermined position Q1 outside the rack (e.g., ...). Figure 12 When the (as shown) is received into the second predetermined position Q2 within the rack, it is installed (as shown). Figure 13 (As shown). For example, the protrusion 226 of the support 214 can be inserted into the mounting feature 216 (e.g., an opening) and is limited by a plurality of predetermined walls of the mounting feature 216, thereby limiting the movement of the support 214 in the vertical direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) or the lateral direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction) due to unexpected forces, which helps to improve the safety and reliability of the support 214 when it is stored in the rack.

[0070] 2. The first wall 228a and the second wall 228b of the second bracket 206 face each other, and both the first wall 228a and the second wall 228b of the second bracket 206 have the first segment S1 and the second segment S2 bent relative to each other. The first wall 228a and the second wall 228b of the second bracket 206 are used to hold the first wall 234a and the second wall 234b of the first bracket 202 respectively. On the other hand, the longitudinal wall 236 of the first bracket 202 includes the reinforcing structure 238, which is close to the second end 202b of the first bracket 202 and adjacent to the mounting feature 216. Accordingly, the overall structural strength or support strength of the bracket assembly 200 can be strengthened, and the first bracket 202 and the second bracket 206 can be prevented from moving laterally relative to each other. This helps to ensure that the protrusion 226 of the support 214 can be accurately inserted into the mounting feature 216 (e.g., the opening).

[0071] 3. The reinforcing structure 238 protrudes relative to the longitudinal wall 236 of the first bracket 202 in a direction away from the load-bearing element 214, thus having a rib-like effect. Preferably, the reinforcing structure 238 includes an enlarged portion 242 and a narrow portion 244 extending longitudinally from the enlarged portion 242. Compared to the narrow portion 244, the enlarged portion 242 is closer to the first mounting member 204, which contributes to the strength of the first mounting member 204 when it is installed to the first post 210a.

[0072] 4. The plurality of first teeth 54a of the toothed rack 26 constitute a unidirectional toothed rack, and the working element, for example, the first working element 28, is a ratchet pawl. When the tooth T of the first working element 28 engages (or meshes) with the first tooth 54a of the toothed rack 26, the first bracket 22 can only be displaced relative to the second bracket 24 in the first direction D1, and the second bracket 24 can only be displaced relative to the first bracket 22 in the second direction D2 opposite to the first direction D1, so that the first mounting member 34 and the second mounting member 44 can be adjusted from the first length K1 to the second length K2 being different from the first length K1, so that the bracket assembly 20 can be applied to a frame with different longitudinal depths.

[0073] 5. When the first working piece 28 is engaged (or meshed) with the gear rack 26, the first bracket 22 cannot be displaced relative to the second bracket 24 in the second direction D2, and the second bracket 24 cannot be displaced relative to the first bracket 22 in the first direction D1. Therefore, when the bracket assembly 20 is installed on the frame, it prevents the first mounting member 34 and the second mounting member 44 from disengaging from the first mounting hole H1 and the second mounting hole H2 of the first post 92a and the second post 92b, respectively. This improves the safety of the bracket assembly 20 when installed on the frame and facilitates its use. The bracket assembly 20 can be installed onto the rack by a single person, or the user can drive the first working piece 28 to disengage from the gear rack 26 by operating the operating element 32. In other words, the first working piece 28 can be driven to stop engaging the gear rack 26, so that the first bracket 22 and the second bracket 24 can freely move relative to each other in the first direction D1 and the second direction D2. Accordingly, for example, the length of the bracket assembly 20 can be shortened (for example, shortened from the second length K2 to the first length K1) to remove the bracket assembly 20 from the rack.

[0074] Although the present invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are merely illustrative of the invention, and various equivalent changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. Therefore, any changes or modifications to the above embodiments within the scope of the essential spirit of the invention will fall within the scope of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A bracket assembly comprising a first bracket, a second bracket, and a support member, characterized in that: The first bracket is equipped with a first mounting component; The second bracket is longitudinally displaceable relative to the first bracket, and the second bracket is provided with a second mounting member; and The support member is arranged to the second bracket and is used to support a load-bearing object; The support includes an installation feature for mounting the load-bearing object; The first bracket includes a reinforcing structure, and the reinforcing structure is adjacent to the mounting feature.

2. The bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support member further includes a longitudinal portion having a first end and a second end positioned opposite each other, and the second end of the longitudinal portion is provided with a bent portion having the mounting feature.

3. The bracket assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support member further includes a support portion, and the support portion and the longitudinal portion together form a substantially L-shaped structure, the support portion being used to support a bottom of the load.

4. The bracket assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting feature is an opening defined by a plurality of predetermined walls, and the carrier includes a protrusion that can be inserted into the opening.

5. The bracket assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first width of the opening is greater than the second width of the protrusion.

6. The bracket assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting feature is located on the first mounting member adjacent to the first bracket.

7. The bracket assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second bracket includes a first wall, a second wall and a longitudinal wall connected between the first wall and the second wall of the second bracket, the first wall, the second wall and the longitudinal wall of the second bracket together define a predetermined channel; the first bracket has a first end and a second end that are positioned opposite each other, and the first end of the first bracket can be inserted from the channel opening of the predetermined channel of the second bracket.

8. The bracket assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first bracket includes a first wall, a second wall and a longitudinal wall connected between the first wall and the second wall of the first bracket; the first wall and the second wall of the second bracket each have a first segment and a second segment that are bent relative to each other, and the first wall and the second wall of the second bracket are used to hold the first wall and the second wall of the first bracket respectively.

9. The bracket assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, One of the first wall and the second wall of the second bracket is further provided with an extension, which is used to restrict the lateral movement of the first bracket.

10. The bracket assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The longitudinal wall of the first bracket includes the reinforcing structure, which is located near the second end of the first bracket.

11. The bracket assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, The reinforcing structure protrudes relative to the longitudinal wall of the first bracket.

12. The bracket assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, The reinforcing structure includes an enlarged portion and a narrow portion extending longitudinally from the enlarged portion.

13. The bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a toothed rack, a working piece, and an operating member; the toothed rack is arranged to the first bracket; the working piece is arranged to the second bracket and is used to engage with the toothed rack; the operating member is movably mounted on one of the first bracket and the second bracket; wherein, when the working piece engages with the toothed rack, the first bracket can only be displaced relative to the second bracket in a first direction, and the second bracket can only be displaced relative to the first bracket in a second direction, so that the distance between the first mounting member and the second mounting member is adjusted from a defined first length to a second length; wherein the first direction and the second direction are opposite directions, and the second length is greater than the first length; wherein the operating member is operably movable from a first operating position to a second operating position to drive the working piece to disengage from the toothed rack, so that the first bracket and the second bracket can be displaced relative to each other in the first direction and the second direction.

14. The bracket assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that, The toothed rack is a unidirectional toothed rack, and the working part is a ratchet pawl.

15. The bracket assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that, It also includes an auxiliary component mounted to the second bracket, and the working piece pivotally connected to the auxiliary component on the second bracket; the auxiliary component is movably mounted to the second bracket; the auxiliary component and one of the second brackets are arranged with a longitudinal hole, and the auxiliary component and the other of the second brackets are arranged with a connector passing through a portion of the longitudinal hole.

16. A bracket assembly suitable for a frame, the frame including a first column and a second column, the bracket assembly including a first bracket, a second bracket and a support member, characterized in that: The first bracket is equipped with a first mounting component; The second bracket is longitudinally displaceable relative to the first bracket, and the second bracket is provided with a second mounting member, wherein the first mounting member and the second mounting member are respectively used for mounting to the first post and the second post; and The support member is arranged to the second bracket and is used to support a load-bearing object; The support includes an installation feature that allows a portion of the carrier to be inserted into the installation feature when the carrier is moved from a first predetermined position to a second predetermined position.

17. The bracket assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that, The support member further includes a longitudinal portion and a bent portion. The longitudinal portion has a first end and a second end that are positioned opposite each other, and the bent portion is arranged at the second end of the longitudinal portion. The bent portion has the mounting feature, which is an opening defined by a plurality of predetermined walls, and the support includes a protrusion that can be inserted into the opening.

18. The bracket assembly according to claim 17, characterized in that, The mounting feature is located on a first mounting member adjacent to the first bracket; the second bracket includes a first wall, a second wall, and a longitudinal wall connected between the first and second walls of the second bracket, the first wall, the second wall, and the longitudinal wall of the second bracket together defining a predetermined channel; the first bracket has a first end and a second end positioned opposite each other, the first end of the first bracket can be inserted through the channel opening of the predetermined channel of the second bracket; the first bracket includes a first wall, a second wall, and a longitudinal wall connected between the first and second walls of the first bracket; the first wall and the second wall of the second bracket each have a first segment and a second segment that are bent relative to each other, the first wall and the second wall of the second bracket are used to hold the first wall and the second wall of the first bracket respectively; the longitudinal wall of the first bracket includes a reinforcing structure, the reinforcing structure being close to the second end of the first bracket and adjacent to the mounting feature; the reinforcing structure is raised relative to the longitudinal wall of the first bracket.

19. The bracket assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that, It also includes a toothed rack and a working member; the toothed rack is arranged to the first bracket; the working member is arranged to the second bracket and is used to engage with the toothed rack; wherein, when the working member engages with the toothed rack, the first bracket can only be displaced relative to the second bracket in a first direction, and the second bracket can only be displaced relative to the first bracket in a second direction, so that the distance between the first mounting member and the second mounting member is adjusted from a defined first length to a second length; wherein the first direction and the second direction are opposite directions, and the second length is greater than the first length; wherein, at the second length, the first mounting member of the first bracket is used to be mounted to the first post, and the second mounting member of the second bracket is used to be mounted to the second post.

20. The bracket assembly according to claim 19, characterized in that, It also includes an operating element movably mounted on the second bracket, wherein the operating element is operable from a first operating position to a second operating position to drive the working piece to disengage from the gear rack, so that the first bracket and the second bracket can be displaced relative to each other in the first direction and the second direction.

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