Furniture Guide Assembly Securing Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing guide assemblies for sliding and folding-sliding doors are difficult to mount and transport due to a freely movable carrier that requires constant holding during assembly and securing against displacement during transport.
Innovation Solution
A securing device integrated into the adjustment device allows the guide assembly to be fixed and secured relative to the guide, enabling easy transportation and mounting, and can be released for movement once assembled, eliminating the need for additional securing elements like screws.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the carrier is freely movably supported on the furniture wall via the guide system, then the guide assembly can be easily adjusted and positioned, but the mounting operation becomes difficult because the carrier must be constantly held in position by an assembling person and the transport becomes difficult because the carrier must be secured against displacement
Solution Approach 1:
The securing device allows the guide assembly to dynamically switch between two states: a secured state for transport and mounting where the carrier is fixed relative to the guide, and a released state for adjustment where the carrier can move freely along the guide. This dynamic capability resolves the contradiction by providing both stability when needed and mobility when needed
Solution Approach 2:
The securing device changes the positional parameter of the carrier relative to the guide between two discrete positions: secured and released. By integrating this switching capability into the adjustment device, the system can adapt its characteristics to suit different operational requirements, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and ease of manufacture
2Reliability
If additional securing elements like screws are used to secure the carrier during transport, then the carrier can be secured against displacement, but the device complexity increases and the mounting operation becomes more complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The securing function is merged with the existing adjustment device, eliminating the need for separate securing elements like screws. The securing body is integrated into the adjustment device structure, so that the same device that adjusts the carrier position also secures it during transport. This integration reduces device complexity while maintaining the reliability of securing against displacement
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment device is given multiple functions: it can adjust the carrier position along the guide, and it can also secure the carrier against displacement during transport and mounting. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for additional dedicated securing elements, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining securing reliability
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
Facilitates the mounting and transportation of guide assemblies by securing the guide and movable furniture parts relative to each other, ensuring stability and ease of assembly without additional securing components, and provides improved stability through a compensating device for tilting moments.
Implementation Method 1
The at least one securing device can include at least one spring element for pre-stressing the at least one securing element in a direction of the securing position.
Implementation Method 2
at least one securing device is thus provided by which the at least one guide device can be fixed relative to the at least one guide in a securing position
Implementation Method 3
the at least one switch element is pivotally supported, and it is particularly preferable that the at least one switch element is configured as a screw
Data Source
AI summary
A guide assembly includes a guide configured to be arranged on a stationary furniture part, a guide device configured to be connected to the movable furniture part, the guide device being displaceable relative to the guide, and an adjustment device for adjusting the guide relative to the stationary furniture part. The adjustment device includes a mounting device configured to be fixed to the stationary furniture part and a coupling device configured to be coupled to the guide. The preferably pivotally supported actuating element is for adjusting the coupling device relative to the mounting device. A securing device is provided for fixing the guide device relative to the guide in a securing position, and the securing device includes a securing body integrated into the adjustment device.