Drawer Panel Fastening Fitting with Adjustable Inclination Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing panel fastening systems for drawers lack the ability to adjust the inclination of panels without manual labor, offering only horizontal and vertical adjustability, which limits their versatility and ease of attachment.
Innovation Solution
A fastening fitting system that includes panel mounting parts with adjustable inclination means connected to panel fitting parts, featuring guide portions for fastening bolts, allowing for independent adjustment of the panel's inclination and featuring snap-in connections, eccentric bolts for vertical adjustment, and screw connections for horizontal adjustment, along with tripping elements for releasing connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If panel mounting parts have only horizontal and vertical adjustability, then the structure remains simple, but the panel inclination cannot be adjusted
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening system incorporates a swivel mechanism that allows the panel mounting part to rotate dynamically between horizontal and vertical orientations. This dynamic capability enables the panel inclination to be adjusted while maintaining a relatively compact structural design, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention adds a rotational dimension to the traditional horizontal-vertical adjustment system. By introducing the swivel mechanism that operates in a third dimensional space (rotation around an axis), the system achieves panel inclination adjustability without proportionally increasing overall structural complexity.
2Ease of operation
If manual mounting work is required for panel inclination adjustment, then the fastening system structure remains simple, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The swivel mechanism is designed to be self-adjusting through a simple locking system. Once the panel is mounted, the inclination can be adjusted by releasing and re-engaging the locking mechanism without requiring complex manual intervention or specialized tools, thereby improving ease of operation while controlling device complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the panel is fixed without inclination adjustment capability, then the manufacturing precision is maintained, but the adaptability to different mounting angles is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The swivel mechanism allows the panel mounting part to be positioned dynamically at different inclination angles while maintaining secure fixation at each position. This dynamic adjustability provides mounting angle flexibility without compromising the precision of the panel alignment once positioned, as the locking mechanism ensures stable fixation at the selected angle.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables simple and secure attachment of panels to drawers with adjustable inclination, eliminating the need for manual mounting and providing enhanced adjustability, including vertical and horizontal adjustments, while ensuring secure fastening.
Implementation Method 1
vertical adjustment by means of an adjusting body embodied as an eccentric bolt
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a fastening fitting for a drawer panel, wherein the panel carries aligned panel mounting parts (2, 2′, 2″) on its rear side and the lateral walls of the drawer carry panel fitting parts (1, 1′) which receive the panel mounting parts (2, 2′, 2″), which panel mounting parts and panel fitting parts can be operatively connected using a fixing means (7, 7′). The panel mounting parts (2, 2′, 2″) have means (4, 4′, 8) for adjusting the inclination of the panel, said means being operatively connected to adjustment bodies (5. 5′) of the panel fitting parts (1, 1′) and pivoting the panel about an axis running perpendicularly to the base side or cover side of the drawer.