Adjustable Sink Basin Support Rods with Buffer Protection
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing under-counter basin brackets with adjustable sizes have a limited adjustment range, leading to compatibility issues with sink basins of different sizes, and their complex structure and poor support hardness make installation inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
A sink basin support structure featuring parallel support rods with adjustable lengths, secured by brackets with support and fixing blocks, and equipped with buffer portions to prevent damage and loosening, ensuring stability and ease of installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If under-counter basin brackets with adjustable sizes are used to accommodate different basin sizes, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support rod is divided into multiple segments (first support rod section, second support rod section, third support rod section) that can be independently adjusted and positioned. This segmentation allows the bracket to adapt to different basin sizes while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure, as each segment can be adjusted without requiring complex mechanisms throughout the entire structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket incorporates movable components including the adjustable support rod sections and the movable connecting block that can slide along the support rod. This dynamic design enables the bracket to adapt to different installation scenarios and basin sizes while keeping the fixed components simple, thereby resolving the contradiction between adaptability and structural complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If under-counter basin brackets with adjustable sizes are used, then the adaptability is improved, but the ease of manufacture deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support rod sections are designed with pre-defined positioning holes and the connecting block is equipped with corresponding adjustment holes that align at predetermined intervals. This preliminary arrangement of adjustment features allows for quick size adjustment during installation without requiring complex measurement or fabrication processes, thereby improving ease of manufacture while maintaining adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket design allows the installer to independently adjust the support rod sections and connecting block positions without requiring specialized tools or complex procedures. The self-adjusting mechanism enables the bracket to serve itself in adapting to different basin sizes, improving both adaptability and ease of manufacture by simplifying the installation process.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the support rod length is adjusted to adapt to different installation environments, then the adaptability is improved, but the stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The buffer portion is provided at the end of the movable support rod section to prevent over-adjustment and ensure that the support rod maintains adequate length for stable support. This preliminary protective measure allows for adjustment while preventing the rod from becoming too short and compromising stability, thereby resolving the contradiction between adjustment range and support stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning holes and adjustment holes provide discrete positioning feedback during adjustment, allowing the installer to select appropriate lengths that maintain stability. The structured positioning system gives tactile and visual feedback to ensure the support rod is set at a stable configuration, preventing arbitrary adjustments that could compromise stability while still allowing adequate adjustment range.
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
The support structure provides enhanced stability and compatibility by allowing flexible adjustment of support rod lengths, improving installation convenience, and preventing damage during installation, while maintaining structural integrity and longevity.
Implementation Method 1
each of the movable rods is fixed on the fixed rod by a fixing bolt inserted into the respective chute and the respective screw hole
Implementation Method 2
the connecting block is provided with an adjusting bolt for adjusting a height of the respective support rod
Implementation Method 3
the buffer portion is made of rubber. Rubber has good elasticity and wear resistance
Data Source
AI summary
A sink basin support structure includes: at least two support rods parallel to each other, where brackets are disposed at both ends of each of the support rods; each of the support rods is provided with a fixed rod and movable rods movably connected to both sides of the fixed rod; each of the movable rods is provided with a chute, the fixed rod is provided with screw holes, and each of the movable rods is fixed on the fixed rod by a fixing bolt inserted into the respective chute and the respective screw hole; each of the brackets is provided with a support block and a fixing block, and the support block and the fixing block are fixedly connected through a connecting block.