Furniture Mounting Fixture With Segmented Profiles for Compact Motion Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing furniture mounting solutions for controlling movement are inefficient in terms of space usage, cost, and ease of installation, failing to provide a compact and adaptable attachment mechanism for devices that assist in the movement of furniture parts.
Innovation Solution
A mounting fixture with elongate profiles that extend separately with a clearance between them, allowing for flexible and stable attachment of movement control devices, which can be configured to occupy minimal space and accommodate various attachment points, using a spacer element and flange parts for secure and tool-free attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional mounting fixture is used to attach a device for controlling movement, then the device can be securely mounted, but the fixture occupies excessive space and increases overall furniture dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting fixture is divided into separate elongate profiles that can be attached independently to the furniture part. These profiles are spaced apart with clearances between them, allowing the device to be mounted in a distributed manner rather than requiring a single large mounting structure, thereby reducing the overall space occupied by the mounting fixture.
2Strength
If a robust mounting fixture is used to ensure stable attachment, then the device can be firmly secured, but the fixture requires more material and increases weight
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using one large robust mounting fixture, the system uses multiple smaller elongate profiles that are spaced apart. Each profile can be optimized for its specific mounting location and load requirements, using only the necessary amount of material for stable attachment without the excess material required by a single large fixture.
Solution Approach 2:
Each elongate profile is designed with specific local characteristics suitable for its mounting position. The profiles can have different cross-sections, lengths, and attachment mechanisms tailored to their specific locations on the furniture part, ensuring optimal material efficiency and attachment strength at each location rather than using a uniform over-engineered fixture throughout.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a complex mounting fixture is used to accommodate various attachment points, then the device can be flexibly mounted, but the fixture increases in complexity and manufacturing cost
Solution Approach 1:
The elongate profiles are designed as universal mounting elements that can serve multiple functions and accommodate various attachment points along their length. By spacing multiple profiles apart, the system provides numerous potential attachment locations without requiring a complex adjustable mechanism, achieving versatility through simplicity and modularity.
4Reliability
If traditional mounting methods are used, then the device can be attached, but the installation process requires tools and is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting fixture incorporates self-service features such as pre-drilled holes, self-tapping threads, or snap-fit mechanisms on the elongate profiles that allow the device to be attached without requiring specialized tools or complex installation procedures. The profiles can be directly fixed to the furniture part using simple fasteners or adhesive, significantly reducing installation time while maintaining secure attachment.
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AI summary
A mounting fixture for attaching at least one device for controlling the movement of a furniture part which is received on a stationary furniture part so as to be movable in a driven manner. According to the invention, a fastening mechanism is provided, with elongate profiles which extend separately from each other with a clearance in between them and to which the device for controlling the movement can be attached.