Drawer Mounting Fitting Structure for Versatile Wall Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing drawer part assemblies face challenges in providing versatile mounting solutions for diverse drawer wall structures, as conventional mounting fittings may not effectively accommodate various designs and configurations.

Innovation Solution

A mounting fitting with a first and second mounting portion, where the second portion is perpendicularly connected to divide the first portion into two sections, allowing the longitudinal section of the first structural member to press against one section and the second structural member to be mounted between the sections, with connecting members securing the assembly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a conventional mounting fitting is used to mount drawer walls together, then the mounting process is simple, but it cannot accommodate diverse drawer wall structures and designs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to diverse drawer wall structuresVSAvoidcomplexity of mounting fitting structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting fitting is divided into multiple portions: a first mounting portion for connecting to the first structural member, a second mounting portion substantially perpendicularly connected to the first mounting portion for connecting to the second structural member, and a third mounting portion substantially perpendicularly connected to the second mounting portion for additional connection options. This segmentation allows the fitting to adapt to various drawer wall configurations while maintaining a modular structure that doesn't overly complicate the overall design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting fitting is designed with multiple mounting portions and connection features that enable it to serve multiple functions: mounting drawer sidewalls, drawer walls, and various structural members together. The fitting can accommodate different structural member designs and configurations through its versatile geometry, making a single fitting type suitable for diverse drawer constructions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a mounting fitting with multiple portions is used to accommodate diverse structures, then adaptability improves, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveversatility for various drawer designsVSAvoidnumber of mounting portions and features
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple mounting portions (first, second, and third portions) are merged into a single integrated mounting fitting component. This consolidation allows the fitting to provide multiple connection capabilities and adapt to various drawer wall structures without requiring multiple separate fittings, thereby reducing overall assembly complexity while maintaining versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Reliability

If the second mounting portion divides the first mounting portion into two sections, then the second structural member can be securely mounted between the sections, but the manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecure mounting of second structural memberVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity of mounting fitting
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The first mounting portion is divided into two sections by the second mounting portion, creating distinct mounting zones that securely accommodate the second structural member. This segmentation provides reliable connection points on either side of the structural member, ensuring secure mounting while maintaining a geometry that can be manufactured using standard processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentEP3168483B1Drawer part assembly and mounting fitting thereof
Publication Date: 2018.06.27 KING SLIDE WORKS CO LTD
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AI summary

A drawer part assembly includes first and second walls (18, 24) and a mounting fitting (46). The first wall (18) includes a longitudinal section (40) and a transverse section (42) transversely connected to the longitudinal section (40). These two sections (40, 42) define a recess (44). The mounting fitting (46) is attached to the first wall (18) and includes first and second mounting portions (48, 50), which are perpendicularly connected. The second mounting portion (50) divides the first mounting portion (48) into first and second portions (52, 54). The second mounting portion (50) is mounted in the recess (44). The longitudinal section (40) of the first wall (18) is allowed to press against the second portion (54) of the first mounting portion (48). The second wall (24) has an end portion (60) mounted between the first portion (52) and the second mounting portion (50) of the mounting fitting (46).