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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing supporting devices for racks require overcoming elastic force to unlock, making it inconvenient to detach them manually, especially when both front and rear brackets need to be released.
Innovation Solution
A supporting device with a longitudinal portion, first mounting portion, and elastic member that changes states from non-locking to locking when force is applied, allowing secure mounting and easy detachment by shifting the second mounting portion's position on the rack.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If latch arms or fastening member are brought to locking position by elastic force, then the supporting device can be securely locked to the rack, but manual detachment becomes inconvenient as the elastic force must be overcome to unlock
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the traditional elastic force mechanism by using elastic force to maintain the unlocked state rather than the locked state. The elastic member naturally pushes the mounting portion away from the rack, and locking occurs only when an external force overcomes this elastic force and positions the mounting portion against the rack. This inversion allows easy detachment by simply releasing the external force, while locking remains secure due to the elastic force continuously pressing against the rack surface.
2Reliability
If both front bracket and rear bracket require manual force to overcome elastic force for unlocking, then secure locking is achieved, but the operation becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by designing the elastic member to automatically maintain the unlocked state through its inherent elastic force. When the mounting portion is released, the elastic force automatically pushes it away from the rack without requiring any manual intervention. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for users to manually overcome elastic force, significantly reducing detachment time and effort while maintaining secure locking when mounted.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure locking and easy unlocking of the supporting device on a rack, allowing for effortless attachment and detachment without manual force overcoming, improving user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
the elastic member is configured to be in one of a locking state and a non-locking state... the elastic member is changed from the non-locking state to the locking state such that the second mounting portion is mounted at a second predetermined position on the rack
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AI summary
A supporting device is adapted to be mounted on a rack and includes a longitudinal portion, a first mounting portion, and an elastic member. The first mounting portion and the elastic member are both provided on the longitudinal portion. The elastic member is configured to be in one of a locking state and a non-locking state. The elastic member is provided with a second mounting portion. When the first mounting portion is mounted on the rack and the elastic member is in the non-locking state, the second mounting portion is not mounted on the rack. When the first mounting portion is mounted on the rack and the elastic member is in the locking state, the second mounting portion is mounted on the rack.