Adjustable Slide Bracket With Locking Support for Dense Servo Layouts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional slide assemblies face challenges in accommodating the high density of modern servos, requiring adjustments to fit more parts in limited spaces, which is not efficiently addressed by existing designs.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable slide assembly with a first bracket, support member, and engaging member, where the support member slides to a predetermined position and is stopped, and extends to an open position with the engaging member inserting into the support member using a resilient arm, allowing for adjustable length to fit modern servo installations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the slide assembly uses a fixed bracket design, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it cannot accommodate the high density mode of modern servos requiring more parts in limited space
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is designed with movable support members that can slide along the rail between a retracted position and an extended position. This dynamic capability allows the bracket to adjust its length to accommodate different servo configurations and high density modes, transforming a static structure into an adaptive one that can respond to varying installation requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket structure is divided into multiple independent components including the main bracket body, movable support members, engaging members with resilient arms, and release members. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while working together as a system, enabling adjustability without excessive overall complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If the support member is always engaged with the engaging member, then the position is fixed and stable, but the slide assembly cannot be adjusted to different positions
Solution Approach 1:
The resilient arm automatically engages the support member with the engaging member when the support member reaches the extended position, and the release member allows manual disengagement when needed. This self-service mechanism ensures stable positioning during operation while enabling adjustment when required, without requiring complex control systems
Solution Approach 2:
The position of the support member can be changed between retracted and extended states by actuating the release member. The resilient arm maintains engagement stability at each position while allowing transitions between positions, effectively changing the operational parameter of the slide assembly from fixed to adjustable
3Ease of operation
If the resilient arm continuously engages the support member, then the positioning is secure, but the release mechanism requires excessive force to disengage
Solution Approach 1:
The release member extracts or removes the opposing force needed to disengage the resilient arm from the support member. By providing this counteracting force through the release member, the system reduces the excessive force that would otherwise be required to overcome the resilient arm's engagement force, making the release operation easier
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 adjustable slide assembly provides sufficient space for modern servo installations by allowing the slide assembly to extend and retract, ensuring proper alignment and preventing the chassis from dropping, thus addressing the space constraints and operational stability issues.
Implementation Method 1
The engaging member has a resilient arm and an engaging portion connected to the resilient arm
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AI summary
An adjustable bracket for a slide assembly includes a first bracket (16), a support member (14) and an engaging member (18). The bracket has an aperture (44) and a contact portion (46). The support member (14) is slidably connected to the bracket and has an opening (40) and a stop portion (42). The engaging member (18) has a resilient arm (48) and an engaging portion (50) which is connected to the resilient arm (48) and located corresponding to the aperture (44) of the bracket. When the support member (14) slides to a predetermined position, the stop portion (42) is against the contact portion (46) so that the support member (14) is stopped. When the support member (14) slides to an extended position, the opening (40) overlaps the aperture (44) and the engaging portion (50) is inserted into the opening (40) so that the support member (14) is positioned.