Pet Rack Assembly with Drawstring Locking Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pet racks, such as cat climbing racks, have complex, time-consuming, and labor-intensive assembly processes, often requiring special tools and leading to errors and increased customer costs due to the need for professional installation.
Innovation Solution
An assembled pet rack design featuring a bottom member, top member, supporting member, separating member, and drawstring members with limiter ends, allowing for quick and easy assembly and disassembly using a locking mechanism that includes single or ratchet locks, tension bolts, and guiding systems for secure connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional screw and bolt assembly methods are used, then the connection strength is improved, but the assembly time and labor intensity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is segmented into modular components: drawstring members for flexible connection, and locking units (single lock or ratchet lock) for secure fixation. This segmentation allows rapid assembly through simple insertion followed by optional locking, reducing assembly time while maintaining connection strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The drawstring members provide dynamic adjustment capability, allowing the connection tension to be easily modified during assembly and use. The locking units can be engaged or disengaged dynamically, enabling quick assembly and disassembly without compromising the strength when locked.
2Reliability
If traditional screw and bolt assembly methods are used, then the connection reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking units are designed to be self-servicing, where the user can easily engage the single lock or ratchet lock without requiring special tools or technical expertise. The drawstring members self-adjust to provide tension, and the locking mechanism automatically secures the connection, reducing assembly complexity while ensuring reliable connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking units act as intermediaries between the simple drawstring connection and the requirement for reliable fixation. They provide a intermediate level of complexity that ensures connection reliability through mechanical locking while keeping the overall assembly process simple and tool-free.
3Manufacturing precision
If professional installation is required, then the assembly precision is improved, but the customer cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The entire assembly system is designed for customer self-service installation. The drawstring members with integrated locking units allow customers to assemble the pet rack independently without requiring professional installers. The simple insertion and locking mechanism ensures adequate assembly precision while eliminating additional installation costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The complex assembly instructions and professional installation requirements are extracted from the product system. The self-explanatory locking mechanism and drawstring design allow the product to stand alone without requiring external professional services, reducing customer costs while maintaining sufficient assembly precision.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to an assembled pet rack having fast disassembly and assembly, comprising: a bottom member; a top member; a supporting member; a separating member arranged on the supporting member for forming multiple spaces for pets to rest; and a plurality of drawstring members, whose one end is fixedly connected with the bottom member, and the other end penetrates the support member and the separating member and then is fixedly connected with the top member for integrally connecting all the above members. In the present disclosure, the drawstring members connect in series the components of the pet rack according to the correct design, thus to complete the correct assembly more quickly and simply, thereby achieving fast disassembly and assembly. Besides, the drawstring members can be staggered on the same plane without disconnecting the drawstring member separately, so the assembled method is fast and diverse, which improves the practicability.