Bracket Mounting Mechanism with Elastic Rack Engagement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounting devices for brackets lack a mechanism to securely maintain the engaging projection at a predetermined position, leading to instability and potential detachment from rack posts.
Innovation Solution
A mounting device with an engaging member featuring a supported portion acting as a fulcrum, combined with an elastic member that applies force to keep the engaging projection at a predetermined position, ensuring secure engagement with rack posts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional mounting device with a pivotally connected engaging member is used, then the bracket can be mounted to rack posts, but the engaging projection cannot be securely maintained at a predetermined position leading to instability
Solution Approach 1:
The engaging member is designed to automatically maintain the engaging projection at a predetermined position through its own elastic deformation and geometric constraints, without requiring additional active control mechanisms or complex assembly procedures. The bracket self-regulates its mounting position through the elastic member's inherent properties.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device incorporates dynamic elements including the pivotally connected engaging member that can rotate and the elastic member that can deform, allowing the system to adapt to dimensional variations in rack posts while maintaining secure engagement. This dynamic capability enables the bracket to accommodate manufacturing tolerances and installation variations.
2Ease of operation
If the engaging projection is allowed to move freely for easy assembly, then assembly is simplified, but the bracket may detach from the rack post due to lack of positional constraint
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic member's physical state changes from a relaxed position to a deformed position during assembly, automatically adjusting the engaging projection's position. This parameter change enables the system to transition from an easy-to-assemble state to a securely engaged state without requiring separate control mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic member is pre-configured to exert a restoring force that prevents the engaging projection from moving beyond its predetermined position. This preliminary anti-action counteracts any forces that might cause detachment, ensuring security while allowing controlled movement during assembly.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a stable and secure mounting mechanism that prevents the bracket from falling off the rack post, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly while maintaining engagement, even with dimensional variations.
Implementation Method 1
The elastic member provides an elastic force acting on the engaging member such that the engaging projection of the engaging member is kept at a predetermined position by the elastic force provided by the elastic member
Data Source
AI summary
A bracket includes a base, at least one mounting member, and a mounting device. The base includes an end plate through which the mounting member extends. The mounting device includes an engaging member and an elastic member. The engaging member includes a supported portion, an engaging projection, and an arm portion connected therebetween. The supported portion is pressed against the base. The arm portion extends through the end plate such that an engaging distance exists between the engaging projection and the end plate. The elastic member applies an elastic force to the engaging member to keep the engaging projection at a predetermined position where, because of the engaging distance, the engaging projection blocks or is engaged with an intended object.