Quick-Release Rack Support for EIA and OCP Slide Rail Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rack systems face difficulties in easily disassembling and assembling slide rail assemblies between different rack types, such as EIA and OCP racks, due to incompatibilities in connector systems.
Innovation Solution
A quick-release mechanism equipped support device with an adapter plate, quick-release mechanism, and fixing member, allowing for easy attachment and detachment from racks by displacing a stop member and fastener to engage or disengage with the rack, and adjustable front brackets for accommodating slide rail assemblies of varying lengths.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a slide rail assembly is removed from an EIA rack, then the connector and fastener are disconnected, but the assembly cannot be installed on an OCP rack due to incompatibility
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter plate is designed with dual compatibility: it can connect to both EIA rack connectors and OCP rack hole positions. The adapter plate includes a connector portion that interfaces with EIA rack connectors and a fastener portion that secures to OCP rack hole positions, enabling a single support device to function across multiple rack standards
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter plate serves as an intermediary component between the slide rail assembly and the rack system. It translates between different connection interfaces (EIA connector to OCP hole positions), allowing incompatible systems to work together through this mediating element
2Ease of operation
If a quick-release mechanism is implemented, then disassembly and assembly become simple, but the mechanism requires additional components like stop members and fasteners
Solution Approach 1:
The quick-release mechanism uses a movable stop member that can be displaced between locked and unlocked positions. When the stop member is displaced in a first direction, the fastener deflects to engage with the rack for positioning. When displaced in a second direction, the fastener and stop member disengage, releasing the rack. This dynamic positioning enables simple one-handed operation
Solution Approach 2:
The stop member and fastener are integrated into a compact quick-release mechanism assembly on the adapter plate. The stop member has a first operating portion corresponding to the hollow portion and is positioned adjacent to the fastener, combining multiple functions (positioning, locking, releasing) into a unified mechanism that reduces overall complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy and adaptable installation and removal of slide rail assemblies across different rack systems, enhancing compatibility and convenience while maintaining structural integrity.
Implementation Method 1
the fastener and the stop member are connected to each other, allowing the fastener to deflect and connect with the preset rack for positioning
Data Source
AI summary
A quick-release mechanism equipped support device includes an adapter plate, a fixing member and a quick-release mechanism. The fixing member is placed on the adapter plate. The fixing member is located between a preset rack and the quick-release mechanism. The quick-release mechanism allows the support device to be easily installed and removed from the preset rack.