Corner Cabinet Pivot Shelf Support With Rigid Dual-Point Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Corner cupboard furniture designs face challenges in accessing internal volumes that are offset and not directly accessible from the front, requiring complex and time-consuming solutions for movement guides and fittings, especially when space is limited.
Innovation Solution
A pivoting device with a support element that connects to a corner cupboard fitting, featuring two spaced support element organs for a stable and rigid connection to the support base, preventing relative movement and noise, allowing for easy assembly and adaptation to various dimensions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single support element organ is used to connect the support base to the pivot axis, then the device complexity is reduced, but the stability and rigidity of the connection deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support element is divided into multiple support element organs (at least two) spaced apart along its longitudinal direction. Each organ independently connects to a corresponding connection point on the support base, creating segmented connection points that collectively provide stable support while keeping the overall structure simple.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the support base is rigidly fixed to prevent all movement, then the connection stability improves, but the ability to pivot and access internal volumes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support element is designed with selective rigidity: it provides rigid support against radial forces and moments through multiple support element organs, while allowing rotational movement around the vertical pivot axis. This dynamic design enables the support base to remain stable during operation while facilitating easy pivoting to access internal volumes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple connection points are provided on the support base, then the manufacturing adaptability improves, but the assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support element is designed as a universal component with multiple support element organs that can connect to support bases of various dimensions and configurations. The same support element design can accommodate different shelf sizes and positions, eliminating the need for custom-designed support elements for each application while maintaining simple assembly procedures.
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AI summary
A device for supporting a shelf (12) of a piece of furniture (1) on a vertical pivot axis is proposed, the device having a support element (21) which protrudes towards the pivot axis and which is designed for connection to the shelf (12) and when mounted State is connected to the pivot axis. According to the invention, at least two support element organs spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction of the support element (21) are provided on the support element (21) for a connection to the support base (12), which are designed in such a way that a connection to the support base ( 12) can be set up at an associated first connection point on the support base (12) and a connection to the support base (12) can be set up at a second connection point on the support base (12) via a second support element organ, so that in one with the support element (21 ) settable connection state of the support base (12), the support of the support base (12) via the two support element organs of the support element (21) takes place in such a way that a distance on the support element (21) between the two support element organs is unchangeable.