An oven comprising a connection element
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing connection elements for telescopic rails in ovens are time-consuming and labor-intensive to attach and detach, often leading to instability and errors, increasing costs and labor.
Innovation Solution
A connection element with a flexible second retainer and C-shaped bent portion allows easy attachment and detachment of the telescopic rail by supporting the guide wire from below and releasing it with opposite force, preventing movement and ensuring secure positioning without modifying the oven wall or upright element.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the connection element is connected to the wire that enables the horizontal guide wires to be fixed to each other and that is perpendicular to the guide wires or connected to the side wall of the oven, then the telescopic rail can be attached and detached, but the attachment and detachment process becomes time consuming and increases labor and cost
Solution Approach 1:
The second retainer is designed as a flexible component that can dynamically change its position and shape during attachment and detachment operations. The flexibility allows the retainer to be pushed down easily for attachment and automatically returns to its original position for detachment, making the process quick and simple without requiring complex tools or procedures
Solution Approach 2:
The connection element is divided into separate functional components: first and second retainers, housings for guide wires and connection wires, and a flexible second retainer. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, enabling the telescopic rail to be attached and detached as a complete unit without modifying individual parts, thus reducing time and labor
2Ease of operation
If the connection element is connected to the wire that enables the horizontal guide wires to be fixed to each other and that is perpendicular to the guide wires or connected to the side wall of the oven, then the telescopic rail can be attached and detached, but errors occurring during said processes lead to the instability of the wire rack and the telescopic rail is displaced
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible second retainer automatically adjusts its position during attachment, ensuring proper engagement with the guide wire. This dynamic adjustment eliminates the risk of improper installation that could lead to instability or displacement, as the flexibility guides the retainer into the correct position without requiring precise manual alignment
Solution Approach 2:
The connection element design allows the telescopic rail assembly to self-align and self-secure during attachment. The flexible second retainer and housing structure work together to automatically position the guide wires and connection wires correctly, eliminating the need for complex alignment procedures and reducing the risk of installation errors that could compromise stability
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick and stable attachment and detachment of the telescopic rail to the rack support, reducing labor and costs while maintaining stability and ease of use.
Implementation Method 1
the second retainer is flexible. Thus, the guide wire is enabled to supported from below by the second retainer by pushing the connection element only downwards, and by applying force in the opposite direction, the guide wire is released from the second retainer
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an oven (1) comprising an oven cavity wherein the foodstuffs to be cooked are placed, that has two parallel walls; two rack supports (2) that are oppositely disposed on the walls and that has one or more than one guide wire (6) arranged at different heights predetermined by the producer and extending parallel to each other horizontally on the same vertical plane and at least one upright element (9) enabling the guide wires (6) to be fixed to each other and extending perpendicular to the guide wires (6); and at least two telescopic rails (5) that are seated onto the rack supports (2) and that support the trays placed into the oven cavity.