Furniture and method for assembling a slide element on a furniture carcass
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing technologies for mounting sliding elements on furniture, such as sliding doors, face challenges in precisely positioning the self-closing mechanism along the guide rail, leading to unwanted gaps or steps in the final position due to imprecise alignment.
Innovation Solution
A furniture mounting system with an adjustable mechanism that allows for tool-free adjustment of the sliding element's end position via a pivotable actuating element, enabling precise alignment and locking of the sliding element relative to the furniture body, using components like worms, eccentrics, or spindles to ensure accurate positioning and secure fixing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If the self-closing mechanism is positioned exactly in the longitudinal direction of the guide rail, then the positioning precision of the sliding element is improved, but the complexity of the assembly process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The activator is made adjustable in the longitudinal direction of the running rail, allowing dynamic repositioning to achieve precise end position alignment without complex fixed positioning mechanisms. The adjustment mechanism enables the activator to be moved along the running rail and fixed at different positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment mechanism uses a pivotable actuating element that can be actuated by hand without tools, replacing complex mechanical adjustment systems. The actuating element pivots to release or secure the activator's position, simplifying the adjustment process while maintaining precision.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the activator is made adjustable in the longitudinal direction of the running rail, then the adaptability of the sliding element positioning is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The activator is designed with adjustable positioning along the running rail, allowing it to adapt to different end positions. The adjustment mechanism includes a pivotable actuating element that enables easy repositioning while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment mechanism is designed to be operable without tools, allowing the user to independently adjust the activator's position. The pivotable actuating element can be manually operated to release and secure the activator at different positions along the running rail.
3Ease of operation
If the actuating element is arranged above the upper edge of the sliding element, then the ease of operation is improved, but the aesthetic appearance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The actuating element is arranged above the upper edge of the sliding element, making it easily accessible for operation. This positioning allows the actuator to be gripped and manipulated without requiring disassembly or complex access, prioritizing ease of use over concealed placement.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a piece of furniture (1) comprising a furniture carcass (2) and at least one slide element (5, 6), which is movable via at least one runner (8, 8', 9, 40) along a runner rail (7) in order to expose or close an opening on the furniture carcass (2), wherein there is a stop device at least in an end position of the slide element (5, 6), which comprises an activator (12, 12', 50) and a stop element (13), which can be brought into engagement with the activator (12, 12', 50), wherein an adjustment mechanism (11, 47) for the activator (12, 12', 50) is provided, via which the activator (12, 12', 50) is adjustable in the longitudinal direction of the runner rail (7) in order to adjust the end position of the slide element (5, 6). The invention further relates to a method for mounting a slide element on a furniture carcass (2).