Rack system

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing rack systems with slide rail assemblies have insufficient load-bearing capacity, making it difficult to securely mount and support chassis effectively.

Innovation Solution

The 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 with extensions that provide additional support and blocking mechanisms to secure the chassis in place.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a simple slide rail assembly is used, then the mounting speed is fast, but the load-bearing capacity is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting speedVSAvoidload-bearing capacity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The guide rail is divided into multiple segments (first segment, second segment, third segment) with distinct functions. The first segment provides support, the second segment creates a passage for the fixing member, and the third segment offers additional support and blocking. This segmentation allows the assembly to maintain quick mounting capability while distributing and enhancing the load-bearing capacity across multiple structural zones.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The guide rail transitions from a simple linear structure to a three-dimensional configuration with extensions perpendicular to the main rail axis. The third segment includes first and second extensions that protrude in directions perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, creating multiple support planes and blocking surfaces. This dimensional enhancement significantly increases the load-bearing capacity while maintaining the rapid mounting function.

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

2Strength

If a complex support structure is added to increase load-bearing capacity, then the strength is improved, but the device complexity increases

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

Solution Approach 1:

The guide rail integrates multiple functions into a single unified component. It combines support functions (first and third segments), guiding function (passage for fixing member in second segment), and blocking function (blocking portions) into one integrated structure. This merging approach enhances load-bearing capacity without proportionally increasing device complexity, as all these functions are accomplished within a single guide rail assembly rather than requiring separate components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The guide rail serves multiple purposes simultaneously: it supports the chassis at multiple points, guides the fixing member during insertion, provides blocking to prevent over-insertion, and maintains alignment. This multi-functionality allows the structure to achieve high load-bearing capacity without adding numerous separate components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity.

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

Data Source

PatentUS11064808B2Rack system
Publication Date: 2021.07.20 KING SLIDE WORKS CO LTD
  • US11064808B2 patent drawing
  • US11064808B2 patent drawing
  • US11064808B2 patent drawing

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.