Connection device for cable management device and slide rail assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing connection devices for cable management systems and slide rail assemblies require improved designs to facilitate easy detachment with reduced effort, as current solutions do not efficiently address changing market demands and user needs.
Innovation Solution
A connection device featuring a first fitting with a containing structure and a second fitting having a protrusion, along with a resilient member that generates elastic force to unlock and lock the fittings, allowing easy detachment and reattachment of the slide rails and cable management devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a resilient member with blocking part is used to lock the fittings together, then the stability and reliability of the connection is improved, but the complexity of the device structure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The resilient member with blocking part automatically locks the first and second fittings together upon engagement, providing self-locking functionality without requiring additional locking mechanisms or manual intervention. The resilient member's elastic force automatically engages the blocking part to prevent disengagement, making the system self-servicing for maintaining connection stability.
2Ease of operation
If a resilient member is manually operated to generate elastic force for unlocking, then the ease of operation for detachment is improved, but the force required for manual operation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The resilient member transitions from a static locked state to a dynamic unlocked state through manual operation. The resilient member's elastic properties allow it to dynamically adjust its position, storing and releasing elastic force to facilitate the unlocking process. This dynamic behavior enables easy detachment by leveraging the resilient member's inherent elastic recovery rather than requiring continuous manual force.
3Reliability
If the blocking part is positioned to prevent detachment in one direction, then the reliability of the connection is improved, but the ease of operation for detachment in the opposite direction worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The blocking part is asymmetrically positioned and dimensioned relative to the containing structure, with the second portion of the containing structure having dimensions that allow easy insertion but prevent removal in the opposite direction. This asymmetric design provides reliable locking during normal operation while allowing controlled detachment when needed by applying force in the specific detachment direction.
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
Enables easy detachment and reattachment of slide rails and cable management devices with reduced effort, providing stability in the desired direction while preventing detachment in the opposite direction, thus enhancing user convenience and adaptability.
Implementation Method 1
the resilient member generates an elastic force through the resilient member being manually operated or in response to the cooperation between the first fitting and the second fitting
Data Source
AI summary
A connection device for a cable management device and a slide rail assembly is disclosed. The slide rail assembly includes a first rail and a second rail, and the first rail and the second rail are displaceable with respect to each other. The cable management device includes a first arm and a second arm. The first arm and the second arm are movable with respect to each other and respectively coupled to the first rail and the second rail by two connection devices. At least one of the connection devices includes a first fitting, a second fitting and a resilient member. When the first fitting is mounted to the second fitting, a portion of the resilient member is configured to prevent the first and second fittings from being detached from each other.