L-Shaped Bed Frame Connector with Support Blocks for Secure Folding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bed frame connectors are insecure and costly due to their complex structure, which results in unstable support and difficult folding, increasing manufacturing costs.
Innovation Solution
A bed frame connector with an L-shaped plate structure featuring a straight body and angled section, including two support blocks that project from the edge, allowing for secure pivotal connection between upper and lower lateral bars, providing stable support while reducing material usage and facilitating smooth folding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a projection flange extending along the connector to a length corresponding to the spacing distance between upper and lower lateral bars is used, then secure support is achieved, but manufacturing cost increases due to large material consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is segmented into multiple functional parts: a body portion, a projection flange, and two support blocks. The support blocks are positioned at the ends of the projection flange to provide targeted support to the lateral bars, while the projection flange itself is reduced in length. This segmentation allows the connector to maintain support security through the support blocks while reducing material consumption by eliminating the need for a long continuous projection flange.
2Ease of manufacture
If a conventional connector structure is used, then manufacturing is simple, but folding smoothness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connector employs local quality differentiation where different parts have different functions and properties. The body portion provides structural integrity and pivot connection, the projection flange provides spacing and positioning, and the support blocks provide contact surfaces for the lateral bars. This localized functional differentiation ensures smooth folding operation at the contact points while maintaining overall structural simplicity.
3Ease of operation
If support blocks are positioned between lateral bars, then folding smoothness improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support blocks are merged with the projection flange as an integrated structure rather than separate components. The support blocks are positioned at the ends of the projection flange and form a unified connector assembly that pivots as a single unit. This merging reduces device complexity by eliminating the need for separate support block components while still providing the folding smoothness benefits of having support blocks positioned between the lateral bars.
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AI summary
A bed frame connector is connectable between upper and lower lateral bars of a foldable bed frame. The bed frame connector includes an L-shaped plate structure that includes a straight body and an angled section extending outward from an end of the straight body. A pivot hole is formed in an end of the straight body and the angled section. The straight body includes two support blocks that project from an edge thereof intersecting the angled section. The two support blocks are positionable between and respectively abutting the upper and lower lateral bars. The present invention has a simple structure and a reduced manufacturing cost and provides secure support and smooth foldability.