Rack Bracket Assembly With Resilient Locking for Heavy Loads
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bracket assemblies for racks lack sufficient strength and reliability, especially when heavy loads are applied, due to temporary and weak engagement mechanisms.
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 provides a strong and secure mounting system by leveraging the resilient leg's return force to maintain engagement with the rack's posts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a toothed portion is engaged with the frame using a spring, then the bracket can be positioned, but the engagement is not strong enough for heavy loads
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is divided into multiple engagement portions (first engaging portion on the first plate and second engaging portions on the second plate) that distribute the load across multiple contact points with the frame, thereby increasing overall engagement strength and reliability
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple engaging portions are combined to work together simultaneously, creating a cumulative engagement effect that significantly enhances the bracket's load-bearing capacity compared to a single engagement point
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 solution provides a robust and reliable mounting system capable of supporting heavy loads by ensuring secure engagement of the bracket with the rack's posts, enhancing stability and load-bearing capacity.
Implementation Method 1
the fastening member including a resilient leg and a fastening arm extending from the fastening member, the fastening arm having at least one fastening portion, the fastening portion having 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.