Fixing device for a slide assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional fixing devices for slide assemblies compromise structural strength and stability due to the presence of slots in installation members, which affect secure connection to racks.
Innovation Solution
A fixing device comprising a support member with a bracket, an insertion member, and an engaging member with a resilient member, where the engaging member extends beyond the slot of the insertion member to securely connect the slide assembly to a rack, enhancing stability and structural integrity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a slot is provided in the installation member to allow the arm to extend through, then the fixing device can be assembled and operated, but the structural strength of the installation member is reduced and stability is affected
Solution Approach 1:
The arm is extracted from the installation member by extending it through the slot, allowing the arm to be operated independently while the installation member maintains its structural integrity. The slot is strategically positioned to minimize impact on overall strength while enabling the fixing function.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing device is segmented into distinct functional components: the installation member for structural support, the arm for engagement, and the hook for securing. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while working together as a system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the arm directly extends through the installation member, then the fixing device can engage with the rack, but the hook exposed from the slot affects the installation process
Solution Approach 1:
The arm is preliminarily positioned within the installation member before final engagement with the rack. The resilient member is pre-loaded to provide initial positioning, allowing the installation member to be inserted into the rack positioning hole first, and then the arm is engaged with the rack column hole in a controlled sequence.
Solution Approach 2:
The arm is made dynamic through the resilient member, allowing it to flex and adjust during the installation process. This dynamic capability enables the arm to move from a retracted position during installation to an extended engaged position after installation, resolving the conflict between ease of installation and engagement capability.
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
The solution provides a secure and stable connection of the slide assembly to the rack, improving structural strength and ease of installation while maintaining the ability to be easily disassembled, thus addressing the limitations of conventional fixing devices.
Implementation Method 1
A resilient member provides a force to the engaging member to extend the first protrusion beyond the slot of the insertion member
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AI summary
A fixing device (12, 200) of a slide assembly (10) has a bracket (18). The fixing device (12, 200) includes an insertion member (34, 202), an engaging member (36, 204) and a resilient member (38). The insertion member (34, 202) is connected to the bracket (18) and has a slot (46). The engaging member (36, 204) is slidably connected relative to the bracket (18) and has an operation portion (60) and an arm (62, 208) which extends through the slot (46) of the insertion member (34). The arm (62, 208) has a first protrusion (66). The resilient member (38) provides a force to the engaging member (36, 204) to extend the first protrusion (66) beyond the slot (46) of the insertion member (34, 202). By moving the operation portion (60), the first protrusion (66) is controlled to be retracted toward the slot (46) of the insertion member (34, 202).