Adjustable mounting bracket for drawer faces

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing fastening devices for cabinet drawer slides and guides lack the ability to adjust the position of decorative faces on drawer pans in both lateral and vertical directions, limiting customization and functionality.

Innovation Solution

An adjustable mounting bracket comprising a drawer mount and a pedestal mount, with a system of worm drives that allows for adjustable attachment of a decorative face to the drawer pan, enabling vertical and lateral adjustments using rotating drive cylinders and drive plates.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If existing fastening devices are used, then the drawer slide and guide can be attached to the drawer pan, but the position of the decorative face cannot be adjusted in lateral and vertical directions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadjustability of decorative face positionVSAvoidcomplexity of mounting bracket

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting bracket incorporates adjustable components including a lateral adjustment mechanism with a lateral adjustment screw and a vertical adjustment mechanism with a vertical adjustment screw. These dynamic elements allow the decorative face position to be modified after assembly, transforming a static fastening device into an adjustable one that accommodates various positioning requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting bracket is divided into distinct functional segments: a base plate for attachment to the drawer pan, a vertical adjustment mechanism with drive plate and worm drive, a lateral adjustment mechanism with drive plate and worm drive, and a decorative face mounting section. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while contributing to the overall adjustability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If an adjustable mounting system is implemented, then the decorative face position can be customized, but the manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecustomization of decorative face attachmentVSAvoidease of manufacturing mounting bracket

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting bracket serves multiple functions: it attaches the decorative face to the drawer pan, provides lateral positioning adjustment, provides vertical positioning adjustment, and maintains secure fixation. By integrating these functions into a single multi-functional device with standardized components like worm drives and drive plates, the system achieves customization capability without proportionally increasing manufacturing complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If a secure attachment mechanism is used, then the decorative face is firmly fixed, but the ability to adjust position is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity of decorative face attachmentVSAvoidease of adjusting decorative face position

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The adjustment mechanisms use worm drives converted to lead screws, which provide self-locking properties that maintain secure attachment while allowing controlled adjustment. The threaded engagement creates strong mechanical bonding in the fixed position while enabling precise repositioning when the adjustment screws are manipulated, thus maintaining both reliability and adjustability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables secure and customizable attachment of decorative faces to drawer pans, allowing for precise positioning and enhancing the aesthetic and functional flexibility of cabinet drawer systems.

Implementation Method 1

with a system of worm drives that allows for adjustable attachment of a decorative face to the drawer pan, enabling vertical and lateral adjustments using rotating drive cylinders and drive plates

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectWorm drive: Worm Drive

Data Source

PatentUS12042047B1Adjustable mounting bracket for drawer faces

Publication Date: 2024.07.23 TONER JEFFREY

AI summary

The adjustable mounting bracket for drawer faces is configured for use with a drawer pan. The adjustable mounting bracket for drawer faces secures a decorative face to the lateral face of the drawer pan. The adjustable mounting bracket for drawer faces forms a jig that adjusts the attachment position of the decorative face on the lateral face of the drawer pan. The adjustable mounting bracket for drawer faces adjusts the decorative face in the lateral and vertical directions. The adjustable mounting bracket for drawer faces comprises a drawer mount and a pedestal mount. The pedestal mount secures the drawer mount to the drawer pan. The drawer mount secures the decorative face to the lateral face of the drawer pan.