Bracket mounting structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing bracket mounting structures for slide rails are overly complex, making it difficult for threaded elements of specific lengths to extend beyond the polygonal pad, limiting adaptability to posts of different specifications.
Innovation Solution
A bracket mounting structure comprising a bracket, base, connecting member, first elastic member, and mounting member, where the connecting member includes a screw thread feature and a through hole, allowing it to be easily mounted and locked on posts of varying specifications using threaded elements of different lengths.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a spring seat and rear guide post are added behind the polygonal pad, then the structural configuration becomes more complete, but the structure becomes too complicated and threaded elements cannot extend to the rear side
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the spring seat and rear guide post components from the traditional nut structure, retaining only the essential polygonal pad and guide posts. This extraction of unnecessary components simplifies the overall structure while preserving the core functionality of guiding and securing the threaded element.
Solution Approach 2:
The nut is divided into distinct functional segments: the polygonal pad for engagement, the guide posts for alignment, and the threaded bore for fastening. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently without the complexity of integrated spring seats and rear guide posts.
2Ease of manufacture
If the nut structure is simplified by removing the spring seat and rear guide post, then the structure becomes easier to manufacture, but the adaptability to posts of different specifications is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The simplified nut design with guide posts serves multiple functions: it guides the threaded element, provides alignment, and adapts to various post diameters. The guide posts can accommodate different post specifications while maintaining the same nut structure, achieving universality without complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent allows the guide posts and polygonal pad dimensions to be adjusted based on the specific post specifications being mounted. This parameter adjustment enables the same simplified nut structure to adapt to different post diameters and configurations, maintaining versatility while keeping manufacturing simple.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the connecting member uses a through hole with screw thread feature, then threaded elements of various lengths can be used, but the structural configuration becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting member features a through hole with screw threads that can accommodate threaded elements of various lengths and types. This universal interface design allows the same connecting member to work with different bolts, screws, or studs, achieving high versatility without increasing structural complexity.
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 rapid and reliable mounting of slide rails on posts of different specifications by simplifying the structural configuration, allowing for the use of threaded elements of varying lengths to securely lock the bracket in place.
Implementation Method 1
The first elastic member is received in the first space and is configured to apply an elastic force to the connecting member
Data Source
AI summary
A bracket mounting structure includes a bracket, a base, a connecting member, an elastic member, and a mounting member. The bracket includes a longitudinal wall. The base is arranged adjacent to the longitudinal wall and includes a first space and a second space. The connecting member is mounted in the first space and includes a first portion, a second portion, and a through hole arranged in the first portion and the second portion. At least one of the first portion and the second portion has a screw thread feature. The elastic member is received in the first space and is configured to apply an elastic force to the connecting member. The mounting member is mounted in the second space.