Shelf Support with Detachable Guide Rail for Flexible Wall Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wall shelf systems are limited by the need for two types of shelf supports, one with and one without a guide rail, and lack a secure and intuitive connection between the shelf support and guide rail.
Innovation Solution
A wall shelf system with detachable coupling means on the shelf support and guide rail, featuring recesses and hooks for a snap-in connection, allowing tool-free attachment and detachment without tools, and providing a secure and intuitive plug-in locking mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a guide rail is permanently attached to the shelf support (welded or formed as integral guide groove), then the connection between shelf support and guide rail is secure and stable, but the system lacks flexibility and requires multiple types of shelf supports (with and without guide rails)
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between shelf support and guide rail is segmented into detachable coupling means, allowing the guide rail to be separated from the shelf support when needed. The coupling means includes recesses in the shelf support and corresponding hooks on the guide rail, creating modular, separable components that maintain secure connection during use but enable flexibility when required.
Solution Approach 2:
The shelf support is designed with universal coupling means that can accommodate both guide rails and shelf elements without requiring different types of supports. The same shelf support with coupling recesses can work with guide rails (when hooks are engaged) or with shelf elements directly (when hooks are not engaged), making the system universally applicable.
2Ease of operation
If coupling means are designed for tool-free snap-in connection, then ease of assembly and disassembly is improved, but connection security may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling means incorporates dynamic elements including spring-loaded hooks that automatically engage with recesses during assembly and provide secure retention during use. The spring mechanism allows simple push-in assembly while maintaining strong holding force, and the hooks can be easily released by applying force in the detachment direction.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling means is designed to assemble and disassemble itself without external tools. The spring-loaded hooks automatically engage with the recesses when the guide rail is inserted, and can be easily disengaged by pulling or pressing specific portions, making the entire operation self-service and tool-free while maintaining connection security.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a wall shelving system comprising a shelf support with a rear end for attachment to a wall strip, a front end and at least one first side wall, and a guide rail for a pull-out shelf element, having a rear end, a front end, and a side wall. Corresponding coupling means are provided on the shelf support and the guide rail, enabling the guide rail to be detachably attached to the shelf support.