Slide assembly with quick-mount system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing slide rail assemblies have limited load-bearing capacity due to inadequate supporting mechanisms between the rails, which restricts their ability to support heavy loads effectively.
Innovation Solution
The slide rail assembly incorporates a supporting member with upper and lower supporting portions and reinforcing members, along with supporting strips and balls, to enhance the load-bearing capacity by providing additional structural support and stability between the rails.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a simple bearing ball retainer is used between slide rails, then the device complexity is reduced, but the load bearing capacity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting member is divided into multiple functional segments: an upper supporting portion with groove for the first rail, a lower supporting portion with groove for the second rail, and a connecting portion. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific supporting function while maintaining overall structural integrity and reducing complexity compared to a monolithic structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a single-plane bearing structure to a multi-dimensional supporting system. The supporting member extends in multiple dimensions with grooves positioned at different heights and locations to accommodate both rails, effectively utilizing spatial arrangement to enhance load bearing capacity without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Strength
If additional supporting members and reinforcing members are added to increase load bearing capacity, then the strength is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting member integrates multiple supporting functions into a single component. It combines the upper supporting portion for the first rail, the lower supporting portion for the second rail, and the connecting portion into one unified structure, thereby enhancing load bearing capacity without adding multiple separate components that would increase complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting member serves multiple functions simultaneously: it supports the first rail through its upper supporting portion, supports the second rail through its lower supporting portion, and maintains structural integrity through its connecting portion. This multi-functionality allows a single component to address multiple structural requirements, improving strength without proportionally increasing device complexity.
3Ease of operation
If the bearing ball retainer is made shorter to avoid interfering with chassis mounting, then the ease of operation is improved, but the load bearing capacity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting member features localized supporting portions positioned at specific locations: the upper supporting portion is positioned to support the first rail where needed, and the lower supporting portion is positioned to support the second rail. This localized quality approach provides enhanced load bearing capacity at critical points without requiring the entire structure to be extended, thus maintaining mounting convenience.
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 enhanced supporting mechanism significantly increases the load-bearing capacity of the slide rail assembly, allowing it to support heavier loads while maintaining structural stability and reliability.
Implementation Method 1
Some slide rail assemblies nowadays include a rolling ball device provided between two slide rails to facilitate relative displacement of those slide rails
Data Source
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AI summary
A slide rail assembly (20) includes a first rail (30), a second rail (32), and a supporting member (54). The second rail (32) can be displaced with respect to the first rail (30). The supporting member (54) is connected to the second rail (32) and includes an upper supporting portion (58a) and a lower supporting portion (58b). The upper supporting portion (58a) is used for supporting an upper wall (40a) of the first rail (30), and the lower supporting portion (58b), for supporting a lower wall (40b) of the first rail (30).