Regulator Bracket Sliding Mount for Stable Rack Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bag-in-box container racks lack modularity for easy disassembly and transport, and do not facilitate the secure mounting of peripheral devices like regulators, which can lead to inadvertent motion and visibility issues.
Innovation Solution
A modular rack design with interchangeable shelves, intra-shelf connectors, and a sliding mount bracket system that allows for secure attachment of peripheral devices, including a regulator bracket to inhibit movement and maintain visibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a fixed rack design is used, then structural stability is maintained, but ease of disassembly and transport is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The rack is divided into modular components including adjustable shelves, vertical supports, and connection elements that can be easily assembled and disassembled. This segmentation allows the rack to be taken apart for transport while maintaining structural integrity when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The rack incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable elements such as height-adjustable shelves and movable components that allow the structure to adapt to different configurations. This dynamic design enables easy reassembly in various arrangements while maintaining stability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If peripheral devices like regulators are mounted to the rack, then functionality is enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rack incorporates universal mounting brackets and attachment points that can accommodate various peripheral devices such as regulators, gauges, and dispensing components. These standardized mounting interfaces simplify the attachment process across different device types while enhancing the rack's versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
Mounting brackets serve as intermediary elements between the rack structure and peripheral devices. These brackets simplify the connection process by providing standardized attachment points and mechanisms, reducing the complexity of directly mounting diverse devices to the rack structure.
3Reliability
If the regulator is mounted without a dedicated bracket, then device complexity is reduced, but reliability decreases due to inadvertent motion
Solution Approach 1:
The regulator bracket is pre-configured with attachment points and positioning features that ensure proper installation orientation. This preliminary design of the mounting mechanism ensures the regulator is securely positioned before operation, preventing inadvertent motion while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The regulator bracket incorporates self-aligning features and inherent positioning mechanisms that automatically ensure proper regulator orientation and stability upon installation. This self-service capability provides reliable mounting without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms or additional stabilization components.
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AI summary
A novel type of sliding mount bracket, referenced herein as a regulator bracket, is adapted to be removably attached to a regulator. The regulator bracket includes a base and securing means for attaching the base to a panel that has louvers to receive the edges of the bracket. The regulator bracket further includes anchoring means for attaching the base to the regulator so as to inhibit movement thereof. Thus, when the regulator is secured to the rack, a display surface of the regulator is maintained in a fixed position, in which it is visually perceptible to the restaurateur or other user.