Drawer Slide Rail Height and Angle Adjustment Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing slide rail mechanisms lack effective height and angle adjustment capabilities, which restrict their adaptability to varying market demands and operational needs, particularly in furniture systems where precise alignment and inclination are required.
Innovation Solution
A slide rail mechanism incorporating a resilient member with a first adjusting device featuring an eccentric member and a second adjusting device for transverse position adjustment, allowing for adjustable height and angle settings to accommodate different furniture configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a slide rail mechanism is designed with fixed height and angle, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it lacks adaptability to varying market demands and operational needs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed slide rail structure into an adjustable one. The slide rail incorporates height adjustment mechanisms and angle adjustment mechanisms that allow the rail to change its position and orientation dynamically. This enables the slide rail to adapt to different furniture configurations and operational requirements while maintaining a relatively simple base structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes by providing adjustable height parameters and angle parameters through the height adjustment mechanisms and angle adjustment mechanisms. These mechanisms allow users to modify the vertical position and inclination angle of the slide rail, thereby changing the operational parameters to suit different market demands and furniture designs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If adjustment mechanisms are added to the slide rail, then height and angle adaptability improve, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the adjustment functionality into distinct modular components: height adjustment mechanisms and angle adjustment mechanisms. Each mechanism is implemented as a separate adjustable element that can be independently controlled. This modular approach allows for adjustability while keeping individual mechanism complexity manageable and enabling easy maintenance or replacement.
3Manufacturing precision
If precise adjustment mechanisms are implemented, then alignment precision improves, but the ease of operation may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by providing pre-adjusted reference positions and guide features in the adjustment mechanisms. The height adjustment and angle adjustment mechanisms are designed with predetermined adjustment steps or guide marks that help users achieve proper alignment without requiring complex measurements or calculations. This preliminary structuring maintains precision while improving operational ease.
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 precise adjustment of the slide rail's height and angle, ensuring proper alignment and inclination of furniture parts, enhancing the adaptability and functionality of the slide rail system.
Implementation Method 1
a resilient member (42) located between a front portion (50a) and a rear portion (50b) of the second rail (40)
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AI summary
A slide rail mechanism (36) includes a slide rail (40), a resilient member (42), and an adjusting device (44). The slide rail (40) includes a front portion (50a) and a rear portion (50b). The resilient member (42) is located between the front portion (50a) and the rear portion (50b) of the slide rail (40) and includes a first portion (52) and a second portion (54), wherein the first portion (52) is fixed with respect to the slide rail (40). The adjusting device (44) is configured for adjusting the height of the second portion (54) with respect to the first portion (52).