Slide rail assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing slide rail assemblies primarily allow movement and blocking in one direction, limiting their versatility and maintenance accessibility, as they do not efficiently support bidirectional operation and detachment.
Innovation Solution
A slide rail assembly with a supporting mechanism featuring movable structures and a working member with elastic sections that allow the slide rail to be moved and detached along two directions, utilizing guiding and blocking parts with inclined or arc surfaces to facilitate bidirectional operation and easy retraction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional one-directional slide rail assembly is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the versatility and maintenance accessibility are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The blocking member is divided into multiple independent blocking portions (first blocking portion and second blocking portion) that can independently block in different directions. This segmentation allows the slide rail assembly to achieve bidirectional blocking functionality while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure, as each blocking portion can be designed and manufactured separately before assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The blocking member is designed to serve multiple functions: it can block the slide rail in the first direction using the first blocking portion, block in the second direction using the second blocking portion, and be selectively positioned to enable bidirectional operation. This multi-functionality allows a single component to replace what would otherwise require multiple separate components, achieving versatility without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Ease of repair
If a one-directional blocking mechanism is used, then the blocking function is reliable, but the maintenance accessibility is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The blocking member is designed to be movable along the guide groove, allowing it to dynamically switch between different blocking positions. This dynamic capability enables the blocking member to be repositioned for maintenance access while maintaining reliable blocking functionality during operation, as the blocking portions can engage with the slide rail at different locations depending on the direction of movement.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the blocking member has multiple blocking portions, then the bidirectional blocking capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple blocking portions are integrated into a single blocking member that moves along a guide groove. Instead of having separate blocking components for each direction, the invention merges them into one unified structure with multiple blocking portions, reducing the overall number of parts and simplifying the assembly process while maintaining bidirectional blocking capability.
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 the slide rail to be efficiently moved and detached along both directions, enhancing maintenance accessibility and accommodating various installation requirements by allowing either end to be inserted into the supporting mechanism, thus meeting diverse market needs.
Implementation Method 1
a working member (40) mounted to the slide rail (24)... the working member (40) comprises a first elastic part (42) and a second elastic part (44)
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AI summary
A slide rail assembly (20) includes a supporting mechanism (22) and a slide rail (24) . The slide rail (24) and the supporting mechanism (22) are movably mounted relative to each other. Wherein, the supporting mechanism (22) and the slide rail (24) have corresponding structures and features, such that the slide rail (24) is movable relative to the supporting mechanism (22) along a first direction to a first extension position, or the slide rail (24) is movable relative to the supporting mechanism (22) along a second direction to a second extension position.