Dishwasher fixing bracket apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dishwasher installation methods face challenges in accommodating various dishwasher shapes and structures, and often lack sufficient strength to support the weight of the dishwasher, leading to instability during installation.
Innovation Solution
A dishwasher fixing bracket apparatus featuring a base bar with slide rails and moving plates that provide a double-support structure, allowing for adjustable positioning and secure coupling to external structures, thereby enhancing stability and supporting heavy dishwashers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a connecting device is used to connect the dishwasher to kitchen equipment, then the dishwasher can be installed in a fixed position, but the connecting device may not be suitable for various dishwasher shapes and structures
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting device is divided into multiple independent components: a base bar that connects to kitchen equipment, multiple moving plates that can be positioned independently, and support straps that attach to the dishwasher. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while adapting to different dishwasher configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The moving plates are designed to slide along the base bar, providing dynamic adjustability. This allows the connecting device to adapt to various dishwasher positions and orientations while maintaining a stable connection once positioned.
2Strength
If a connecting device is used to connect the dishwasher to kitchen equipment, then the dishwasher can be fixed in place, but the device may lack sufficient strength to withstand the weight of the dishwasher
Solution Approach 1:
The base bar and moving plates are integrated into a unified structure that combines the strengths of both components. The base bar provides the primary load-bearing connection to kitchen equipment, while the moving plates distribute and transfer the dishwasher's weight through multiple contact points, collectively achieving high load-bearing capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The support straps extend in multiple directions from the base bar, creating a three-dimensional support structure. This multi-directional arrangement distributes the load across different spatial dimensions, enhancing the overall strength without requiring a single overly complex component.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed connecting device is used, then the dishwasher can be securely installed, but it cannot accommodate slight variations in dishwasher shape, structure, or installation method
Solution Approach 1:
The moving plates can slide along the base bar to different positions, allowing the installer to adjust the connecting device to match various dishwasher configurations. This dynamic adjustment capability simplifies installation by eliminating the need for custom-designed connectors for each dishwasher model.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting device is designed as a universal solution that can accommodate multiple dishwasher types, shapes, and installation methods. The combination of the base bar, adjustable moving plates, and support straps creates a multi-functional system that simplifies the installation process across different scenarios.
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AI summary
A dishwasher fixing bracket apparatus may include a base bar and moving plates. The base bar has a flat top surface, and includes a slide rail on a bottom thereof to extend in a longitudinal direction. The moving plates are slidably coupled to the slide rail and are configured to change positions thereof on the base bar in the longitudinal direction of the base bar. The moving plates include a pair of outer plates and one or more inner plates. The outer plates respectively include a support strap protruding toward the corresponding distal end of the base bar. The support strap has a coupling hole through which the support strap is coupled to an external structure and is oriented toward the adjacent distal end of the base bar. The inner plates slide between the outer plates and having fixing holes through which the inner plates are coupled to the dishwasher.