Bracket Device with Front-Accessible Locking for Tool-Free Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bracket designs often require users to operate unlocking mechanisms from the rear, making it difficult to unlock the post in limited spaces without tools.
Innovation Solution
A bracket device with a locking member that can be operated from the front, featuring a locking part and an operating part where the locking part is moved away from its locking position using the operating part, allowing for direct unlocking from the front without tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the locking member and operating portion are arranged in rear of the post, then the bracket can be locked to the post, but it becomes difficult to unlock the post in limited spaces
Solution Approach 1:
The operating portion is extended from the rear side of the post to the front side of the post, changing the spatial dimension of operation. This allows the user to access and operate the locking mechanism from the front where space is available, rather than from the rear where space is limited.
Solution Approach 2:
The operating portion acts as an intermediary element that transmits the unlocking force from the front of the post to the locking member at the rear. This mediator allows the user to operate the locking mechanism remotely from the front without direct access to the rear mounting area.
2Device complexity
If the operating portion is located in the space of the bracket, then the structure is compact, but tools are required to unlock the post
Solution Approach 1:
The operating portion is extracted from the internal space of the bracket and extended outward to the front of the post. This extraction makes the operating portion accessible to users without requiring tools, while the main bracket structure remains compact.
Solution Approach 2:
The operating portion is designed to be manually operable from the front of the post, allowing users to perform the unlocking operation themselves without requiring external tools or assistance. The design enables self-service operation in confined spaces.
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AI summary
A bracket device (28) includes a bracket (34), a mounting member (36) and a locking member (38). The bracket (34) includes a first end part (43a) and a second end part (43b). A space (45) is defined between the first and second end parts (43a, 43b). The mounting member (36) is adjacent to the first end part (43a) of the bracket (34). The locking member (38) is arranged on the bracket (34) and includes a locking part (39, 202) and an operating part (40, 200). Wherein, the locking part (39, 202) is held to be located at a position in the space (45) of the bracket (34). The locking part (39, 202) is able to be moved away from the position in response to operation of the operating part (40, 200). Wherein, the operating part (40, 200) is not located in the space (45) of the bracket (34).