Furniture Connection Fitting With Multi-Surface Latching Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connecting fittings for furniture parts are limited in their ability to securely fasten two parts in various orientations, lacking versatility in mounting surfaces and locking mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A connecting fitting with a base body featuring multiple mounting surfaces, including parallel, angled, and comb-shaped surfaces, equipped with latching elements and a transverse groove system, allowing for secure fastening in multiple orientations and angular alignments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a connecting fitting uses a single mounting surface design, then the structure is simple, but it cannot securely fasten furniture parts in various orientations
Solution Approach 1:
The fitting part is designed with multiple mounting surfaces (first, second, third, and fourth mounting surfaces) that can engage with corresponding counter-mounting surfaces in different orientations. This allows a single fitting part to serve multiple mounting functions, enabling secure fastening in various orientations without requiring multiple different fitting types.
Solution Approach 2:
The fitting part is divided into distinct functional segments: a base body with multiple mounting surfaces, locking elements for securing, and a comb-shaped surface profile for engagement. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while contributing to the overall versatility of the connection system.
2Strength
If a connecting fitting uses multiple locking mechanisms, then the connection strength increases, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple locking functions are merged into a single integrated locking element that interacts with the comb-shaped surface profile. The locking element combines retention and positioning functions, achieving strong connections without requiring separate manufacturing processes for multiple independent locking mechanisms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a connecting fitting provides multiple mounting surfaces, then the adaptability to different orientations improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fitting part employs asymmetric design elements, particularly the comb-shaped surface profile with alternating high and deep profile steps. This asymmetric structure provides multiple engagement positions for different orientations while maintaining a compact base body, allowing angular alignment flexibility without proportionally increasing overall complexity.
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AI summary
In a fitting part (1) of a connection fitting (21), according to the invention a main body (2) has at least one of the following mounting faces (8a-8d): - a first mounting face (8a), which is disposed on a first longitudinal end (5a) of the main body (2), is arranged parallel or at an angle to the fastening face, in particular perpendicular thereto, and has at least one latching element (17, 18), - a second mounting face (8b), which is disposed on a second longitudinal end (5b) of the main body (2), is arranged with respect to the fastening face at an inclination about the longitudinal axis (3) or an axis extending parallel thereto, and has at least one latching element (17, 18), - a third mounting face (8c), which is formed by a groove base of a transverse groove (12) in the main body (2), said groove being open on one or both sides, is arranged parallel or at an angle to the fastening face, in particular perpendicular thereto, and has at least one latching element (16, 17), and - a fourth mounting face (8d), which is formed on another longitudinal side (4d) of the main body (2), is arranged parallel or perpendicular to the fastening face and, when viewed in the transverse direction, has a comb-like surface profile (19).