Fastening assembly for connecting a component
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fastening arrangements for furniture are costly, time-consuming to assemble, and require specialized tools and skills, leading to potential incorrect assembly and increased expenses.
Innovation Solution
A fastening arrangement featuring a base with projecting fixing and fastening devices, including a fastening receptacle with openings, that can be mounted in existing holes in furniture bodies without additional tools, using spacer elements and offset fixing elements for adaptability and tool-free installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional fastening arrangements with multiple separate components are used, then reliable fixation is achieved, but assembly time and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate fastening components (base profile, cover profile, fastening elements) into a single integrated fastening arrangement that is pre-assembled as one unit. This merging eliminates the need for on-site assembly of multiple components, significantly reducing assembly time while maintaining reliable fixation through the integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening arrangement is pre-assembled and pre-configured in a preliminary manufacturing stage, with all necessary components (base profile, cover profile, fastening elements) already in place. This preliminary action transfers assembly work from the installation phase to the manufacturing phase, allowing quick installation by simply mounting the complete unit without requiring on-site assembly operations.
2Reliability
If traditional fastening arrangements requiring multiple tools and accessories are used, then secure fixation is achieved, but device complexity and skill requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the fastening elements, base profile, and cover profile into a single pre-assembled unit, eliminating the need for multiple separate tools and accessories during installation. This merging reduces assembly complexity from requiring multiple tools (drills, screwdrivers, etc.) to requiring only basic mounting operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening arrangement is designed as a self-contained unit where all necessary fastening components are already integrated. The system serves itself by requiring no additional accessories or tools during installation, making it user-friendly and eliminating the need for specialized skills or multiple tools while maintaining secure fixation.
3Productivity
If standardized fastening arrangements are used, then manufacturing efficiency is improved, but adaptability to different furniture geometries decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening arrangement is designed with universal adaptability features that allow it to accommodate different furniture geometries and configurations. The base profile and fastening elements can be adjusted or configured to suit various mounting surfaces and orientations, enabling a single standardized design to serve multiple applications across different furniture types while maintaining manufacturing efficiency.
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AI summary
Fastening arrangement (1) for connecting a component, in particular at least one guide device (30) to at least one furniture body (100), comprising at least one base (2), characterized in that the base (2) has at least one fixing device arranged projecting away from it (4, 5, 6) and at least one fastening device (3), the fastening device (3) having at least one fastening receptacle (32) having at least one opening (8); and a cupboard (10) with at least one fastening arrangement (1).