Drawer Wall Component With Railing Supports for Stable Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wall components for drawers lack stability and ease of construction, particularly in modular furniture assembly, where soiling of base parts is a concern and structural integrity is compromised.

Innovation Solution

A wall component design featuring a frame body with a base part and covering element, incorporating at least two column-like support parts connected by a railing element that enhances stability by distributing forces and allowing for balanced force distribution between the railing element and frame body, with carrier parts fixed to the base part and capable of penetrating the covering element.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If a covering element is provided to cover the base part, then protection against soiling is improved, but structural stability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprotection against soilingVSAvoidstructural stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The wall component is divided into distinct functional segments: the base part for receiving drawer slides, the covering element for protection, and multiple support parts with a railing element for structural stability. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function optimally without compromising overall stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The wall component combines different material properties through the covering element that can be made from materials with appropriate surface characteristics for protection, while the support parts and railing element provide structural integrity. This composite approach allows simultaneous achievement of protection and stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Stability of the object's composition

If multiple support parts with railing element are added to increase stability, then structural stability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The support parts serve multiple functions: they provide structural support, connect the railing element to the frame body, and facilitate modular assembly. The railing element similarly serves both structural and connection functions. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The support parts are designed with predetermined connection features that allow for pre-assembly and modular construction. The railing element and support parts can be prepared in advance with connection elements, enabling straightforward assembly without complex on-site adjustments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If carrier parts are fixed to the base part for connection purposes, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The carrier parts are designed with adjustable or tolerant connection parameters that allow adaptation to different assembly conditions. The connection features accommodate reasonable variations in positioning while maintaining functional integrity, reducing the stringency of manufacturing precision requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP3017719B1Wall component and drawer and piece of furniture
Publication Date: 2018.03.14 GRASS GMBH
  • EP3017719B1 patent drawingFigure 1a~3
  • EP3017719B1 patent drawingFigure 4~5b

AI summary

Wall component (1) of a drawer, in particular a drawer frame, the wall component (1) having a frame body (2) with a base part, which provides a cavity for receiving a drawer slide system, and with a covering element for encasing the base part, with a covering section of the frame body (2) a material layer of the cover element covers a material layer of the base part. The wall component is characterized in that at least two support parts (3) projecting upwards in a column-like manner are attached to the frame body (2) and that the wall component (1) comprises a railing element (5) which connects the upper ends of the at least two support parts (3). connects.