Bracket device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bracket devices for mounting to a rack post are limited by the length of the outer rail and adjustment amount, restricting their use due to the need for a long rail to lock or release the slide rail back mounting frame.
Innovation Solution
A bracket device comprising a bracket, a hook, a locking element, and an extension element, where the locking element is operatively engaged with the bracket to hold the hook at a close position, and when disengaged, the hook is rotated to an open position using inclined surfaces and elastic elements, allowing easy detachment and mounting without length restrictions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a long outer rail is used to drive the floating pin for locking or releasing the slide rail back mounting frame, then the locking or releasing function can be achieved, but the device complexity and length restrictions increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the locking and releasing functions from the complex outer rail and floating pin mechanism, and implements them through a simplified hook structure that can be directly engaged with or disengaged from the mounting frame, eliminating the need for long rails and floating pins
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using a floating pin driven by an outer rail to achieve locking/releasing, the patent inverts the approach by using a hook that can be directly engaged or disengaged from the mounting frame, reversing the traditional mechanism sequence
2Reliability
If a long outer rail is used to drive the floating pin, then the locking or releasing function can be achieved, but the adjustment amount and usability are restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a dynamic hook structure that can flexibly engage or disengage from the mounting frame at different positions, providing adjustable mounting options and improved usability without the restrictions of fixed-length rails
Solution Approach 2:
By removing the outer rail and floating pin mechanism, the patent enables direct engagement and disengagement of the hook with the mounting frame, significantly improving adaptability and usability across different installation scenarios
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 easy detachment and mounting of the bracket device from a rack post without the need for a long rail, providing flexibility and improved usability by using inclined surfaces and elastic elements to rotate the hook between close and open positions.
Implementation Method 1
the slide rail further comprises an auxiliary elastic element arranged between the locking element and the extension element
Implementation Method 2
one of contact surfaces of the supporting feature of the locking element and the contact surface of the second leg of the hook is an inclined surface, when the locking element is disengaged from the bracket, the inclined surface pushes the second leg of the hook to rotate the hook from the close position to an open position
Data Source
AI summary
A bracket device is configured to mount a slide rail to a post. The bracket device includes a bracket, a hook, a locking element and an extension element. The bracket has a first engagement part. The hook is connected to the bracket and located at a close position relative to the bracket. The locking element is operatively engaged with the first engagement part of the bracket for abutting against the hook to hold the hook at the close position. The extension element is connected to the locking element. Wherein, when the locking element is operatively disengaged from the bracket, the locking element no longer abuts against the hook, and the hook is no longer held at the close position relative to the bracket.