Rack Bracket Assembly With Pivot Hook for Heavy-Load Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bracket assemblies for racks are not strong enough to securely mount heavy loads, as the temporary positioning features provided by toothed portions and springs are inadequate for sustained heavy loads.
Innovation Solution
A bracket assembly comprising a first and second plate with bracket holes, a base with connection members, and a fastening member with a resilient leg and arm that hooks onto rack posts, providing a secure and reliable mounting system through a combination of engagement portions and spring-loaded fastening mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a toothed portion with spring is used for positioning the bracket in the rack, then the installation is simplified and positioning is achieved, but the engagement strength is insufficient for heavy loads
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket assembly is divided into multiple functional components: a bracket body, a base with connection members, and a fastening member with resilient leg. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function - the toothed portion provides positioning and ease of installation, while the fastening member with resilient leg provides strong engagement for heavy loads, resolving the contradiction between installation simplicity and engagement strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a single-plane engagement (toothed portion only) to a multi-dimensional engagement system. The fastening member extends beyond the bracket plate and engages with the rack frame in a different spatial dimension, creating additional engagement points that significantly increase the overall engagement strength while maintaining the original positioning function.
2Device complexity
If only the cross section of the toothed portion is engaged with the frame, then the structure is simple, but the engagement is not strong enough for heavy loads
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket assembly is divided into multiple functional components: a bracket body, a base with connection members, and a fastening member with resilient leg. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function - the toothed portion provides positioning and ease of installation, while the fastening member with resilient leg provides strong engagement for heavy loads, resolving the contradiction between installation simplicity and engagement strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a single-plane engagement (toothed portion only) to a multi-dimensional engagement system. The fastening member extends beyond the bracket plate and engages with the rack frame in a different spatial dimension, creating additional engagement points that significantly increase the overall engagement strength while maintaining the original positioning function.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The proposed bracket assembly ensures strong and reliable mounting of loads on racks by utilizing a combination of engagement portions and spring-loaded fastening mechanisms, effectively addressing the weakness of conventional systems in handling heavy loads.
Implementation Method 1
the resilient leg including a fixing end fixed to the fastening member and a free end leaning on the bracket or the base; wherein the fastening portion has a force to return its original position by the resilient leg
Data Source
AI summary
A bracket assembly for a rack is provided. The rack has a plurality of holes. The bracket assembly includes a bracket having multiple bracket holes, a base securely connected to the bracket, and a fastening member pivotally connected to the bracket. The base includes multiple connection members corresponding to the bracket holes. The fastening member includes a resilient leg and a fastening arm. The fastening arm has at least one fastening portion. One of the connection members is inserted into one of the holes of the rack. The fastening portion of the fastening arm is hooked to the rack so as to connect the bracket to the rack.