Drive mechanism

The drive mechanism addresses the challenge of non-linear tray module movement by employing symmetrical operating members for linear, secure, and stable positioning of a second casing, enhancing ease of object installation and removal with shock absorption and noise reduction.

JP7725785B2Active Publication Date: 2025-08-20KING SLIDE WORKS CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2024081132
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-09-06
Filing Date
2024-05-17
Publication Date
2025-08-20
Estimated Expiration
2044-05-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing tray modules face challenges in facilitating efficient installation and removal due to non-linear, non-vertical movement paths, necessitating improved mechanisms for ease of access and stability.

Method used

A drive mechanism with symmetrical operating members that enable linear movement of a second casing relative to a first casing, utilizing elastic forces and engagement mechanisms to lock the second casing at predetermined positions, allowing easy access and preventing unintentional movement.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates easy installation and removal of objects by enabling linear movement and secure locking, ensuring safety and reliability in the positioning of the second casing, with shock absorption and noise reduction features.

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Abstract

To provide a drive mechanism.SOLUTION: A drive mechanism (20) includes: a first casing (22); a second casing (24); and at least one operation member. The second casing is arranged in the first casing. At least one operation member includes a first operation member (26) movably attached to one of the first casing and the second casing. When the first operation member is moved from a first state (S1) to a second state (S2), the first operation member drives the other of the first casing and the second casing so as to linearly move along a first vertical direction (D1) from a first predetermined position (P1) to a second predetermined position (P2). When the first operation member moves from the second state to the first state, the other of the first casing and the second casing linearly moves along a second vertical direction (D2) opposite to the first vertical direction from the second predetermined position to the first predetermined position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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