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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing rack systems with slide rail assemblies have insufficient load-bearing capacity, making them inadequate for securely supporting chassis components.

Innovation Solution

The proposed rack system incorporates a slide rail assembly with a guide rail comprising multiple segments, including a first segment for supporting the chassis, a second segment with a passage for the fixing member, and a third segment that extends perpendicularly to provide additional support and stability, allowing rapid and secure mounting of the chassis.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a simple slide rail assembly is used to allow rapid mounting of chassis, then ease of operation is improved, but load-bearing capacity is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting speedVSAvoidload-bearing capacity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The guide rail is divided into multiple segments (first segment, second segment, third segment) with different functions. The first segment provides support surface, the second segment forms passage with the third segment, and the third segment provides additional support. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized for its specific function while working together to achieve both rapid mounting and high load-bearing capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The guide rail transitions from a simple linear structure to a three-dimensional structure with perpendicular extensions. The third segment extends perpendicularly from the second segment, creating a multi-dimensional support structure that increases load-bearing capacity in multiple directions while maintaining the slide-in mounting mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Strength

If a multi-segment guide rail is used to increase load-bearing capacity, then strength is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveload-bearing capacityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple support functions are merged into a single integrated guide rail structure. The first segment, second segment, and third segment are combined into one continuous component that provides both the support surface and the passage formation, eliminating the need for separate support elements and reducing overall structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The guide rail serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides a support surface (first segment), forms a passage for the fixing member (second and third segments), and offers multiple support points (first segment and third segment). This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, thereby reducing complexity while maintaining high load-bearing capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10485344B2Rack system
Publication Date: 2019.11.26 KING SLIDE WORKS CO LTD
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AI summary

A rack system includes a rack, a chassis, and a slide rail assembly. One lateral side of the chassis is provided with a fixing member. The slide rail assembly is mounted on the rack and includes a guide rail having a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment. The first segment is configured for supporting a portion of the chassis. A passage is defined between the second segment and the third segment to allow passage of the fixing member of the chassis.