Multi-Rail Slide Assembly for Wider Objects in Standard Racks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing slide rail assemblies face challenges in accommodating objects of varying widths, requiring adjustable widths while maintaining structural strength, especially when the carried object is wider than the standard rack width.
Innovation Solution
A slide rail assembly comprising multiple rails and a mounting member, where the third and fourth rails are connected to different parts of the mounting member, allowing for synchronous movement with the first and second rails, and incorporating assisting devices and elastic members for enhanced structural support and adjustment capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the width of the slide rail assembly is reduced to accommodate wider carried objects, then the adaptability to different object widths is improved, but the structural strength and supporting strength deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The slide rail assembly is divided into multiple separate rails (first rail, second rail, third rail, fourth rail) instead of a single wide rail structure. Each rail can be independently positioned and supported, allowing the assembly to accommodate wider objects while maintaining adequate structural strength through distributed support points along the rack posts.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional width adjustment problem to a three-dimensional spatial arrangement by positioning rails at different heights and depths. The first and second rails are arranged at different heights, while the third and fourth rails extend along the depth direction, creating a multi-level support structure that reduces the required width while maintaining strength.
2Strength
If multiple rails are used to improve structural strength, then the supporting strength is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting member integrates multiple mounting locations (first mounting location, second mounting location, third mounting location, fourth mounting location) into a single component that attaches to the carried object. This merging of multiple attachment points into one unified mounting member simplifies the overall assembly process while maintaining the structural benefits of multiple rails.
Solution Approach 2:
The slide rail assembly is designed with universal applicability through standardized mounting interfaces and adjustable positioning capabilities. The same basic rail structure and mounting member design can accommodate different object widths and rack configurations, reducing the need for multiple specialized components and simplifying the overall system.
Data Source
AI summary
A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a mounting member, a third rail and a fourth rail. The mounting member includes a first part, a second part and a third part. The first and second parts are connected to the third parts and are respectively extended along different directions. The mounting member has a first side and a second side. The third rail is connected to the first part of the mounting member and located at the first side of the mounting member. The third rail is movable relative to the first rail. The fourth rail is connected to the second part of the mounting member and located at the second side of the mounting member. The second rail is movable relative to the fourth rail.