Slide Bracket Assembly With Elastic Hooks for Easy Rack Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bracket positioning structures for slides lack a user-operable mechanism to facilitate easy assembly and disassembly, relying solely on mechanical hooks that require manual manipulation without a controlled operation method.
Innovation Solution
A manually-operable bracket assembly featuring a bracket with an elastic member and pivotally connected arms, where an operation member allows the user to control the assembly process by releasing the elastic force to secure the bracket onto a rack, utilizing hook portions to clamp the rack securely.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a bracket positioning structure uses mechanical hooks to secure to a rack, then the bracket can be firmly positioned, but the assembly and disassembly process requires manual manipulation without a controlled operation method
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic member automatically urges the hook portion toward the rack to engage and secure the bracket without requiring manual manipulation. The system serves itself by using the elastic force to automatically position and secure the hook, eliminating the need for user-controlled operation while maintaining firm positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic member is pre-configured to urge the hook portion toward the rack before assembly occurs. This preliminary elastic force is stored and automatically applied during the assembly process, enabling the hook to engage the rack without requiring manual manipulation or additional operational steps.
2Reliability
If a bracket positioning structure uses mechanical hooks to secure to a rack, then the bracket can be firmly positioned, but the structure becomes more complex without an operation member
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic member automatically performs the function of securing the bracket to the rack without requiring an additional operation member. The system uses its own elastic force to engage the hook, eliminating the need for separate control mechanisms and reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining firm positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic member is integrated directly into the bracket structure, combining the functions of positioning, securing, and operation into a single unified component. This merging eliminates the need for separate operation members and reduces the overall number of parts in the system.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient and secure assembly of the bracket onto a rack by allowing user-controlled operation of the elastic mechanism to engage the hook portions, improving ease of use and stability during assembly and disassembly.
Implementation Method 1
the elastic member is configured to urge the first hook portion of the first arm towards the bracket... the elastic member is configured to urge the second hook portion of the second arm towards the bracket
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AI summary
A bracket assembly (10) includes a bracket (18), an inserting member, an elastic member (20) disposed on the bracket (18), first and second arms (22, 24) oppositely and pivotally connected to the bracket (18), and an operation member (26). The elastic member (20) includes first and second elastic portions (44, 46) correspondingly disposed. The first and second arms (22, 24) each include a first portion (48, 58) having a contact portion (52, 62) abutting against the respective first or second elastic portion (44, 46) and a second portion (50, 60) having a hook portion (54, 64) and a connecting portion (56, 66) oppositely disposed. The operation member (26) is connected between the connecting portions (56, 66) of the first and second arms (22, 24).