Bracket for attaching a support member to a frame member, assembly including the support member and the bracket
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current brackets for attaching support members to frame members in rack systems interfere with shelf placement, as they engage with the frame members on both sides, limiting the availability of space for other attachments.
Innovation Solution
A bracket design that engages with the frame member on one side only, using clamping members that can rotate between configurations to pass through or block the channel mouth, allowing for attachment without obstructing shelf placement, and includes a support member with telescoping elongate portions and a locking mechanism for adjustable length and orientation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If current brackets engage with frame members on both sides, then secure attachment of support members is achieved, but shelf placement space is blocked
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is divided into separate functional components: a body portion that attaches to the support member, and clamping members that engage the frame member. This segmentation allows the bracket to attach securely to the support member while the clamping members engage the frame member on one side only, leaving the other side available for shelf placement.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket utilizes the channel structure of the frame member by engaging within the channel rather than attaching to the outer surface. The clamping members engage the frame member on one side of the channel, effectively using the channel's internal space for attachment while preserving external space for shelf placement.
2Stability of the object's composition
If brackets are designed for secure attachment, then support member stability is improved, but adaptability for different configurations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping members are designed to be movable relative to the bracket body, allowing them to be positioned at different locations along the frame member's channel. This dynamic positioning capability enables the bracket to adapt to different support member lengths and orientations while maintaining secure attachment through the clamping mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket design with movable clamping members can accommodate various support member configurations including different lengths, orientations, and positions. The same bracket structure provides stable attachment across multiple应用场景, making it a universal solution for reinforcing rack systems with diverse support requirements.
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AI summary
A bracket for connecting a support member to a frame member, the bracket comprising: a first side detachably attachable to the support member, and a second side comprising first and second clamping members configured to move towards and away from each other, wherein the first clamping member is rotatable about a bracket axis and has an elongate configuration. An assembly comprising the bracket and the support member. A rack comprising at least two of the frame members and the assembly.