Slide Assembly Mounting Bracket With Pivot Stop for Stable Rack Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing mounting brackets for slide assemblies, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,281,694 B2, utilize a metal resilient plate that lacks sufficient strength, affecting the stability of the installation to a rack, making it difficult to securely attach or detach the slide assembly.
Innovation Solution
A mounting bracket design featuring a side wall, an end wall, a stop pivotably connected to the side wall with a resilient member that provides a force to position the stop's end portion against the end wall, creating a secure and removable connection to the rack by using a resilient member with bent and fork portions to enhance stability and ease of installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a metal resilient plate is used as the abutment member, then the mounting bracket can be easily installed and removed from the rack, but the strength and stability of the connection is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket combines a resilient member (such as a resin or elastic material) with a stop member to create a composite structure. The resilient member provides flexibility for easy installation and removal, while the stop member provides the necessary strength and stability to securely hold the mounting bracket on the rack, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and connection strength.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a metal resilient plate is used as the abutment member, then the mounting bracket can deform to allow the rack post to pass through, but the stability of installation is affected
Solution Approach 1:
The abutment function is divided into two separate components: the resilient member that deforms to allow the rack post to pass through, and the stop member that provides stable positioning after installation. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally - the resilient member provides adaptability through deformation, while the stop member ensures installation stability.
3Strength
If the resilient member is made stronger to improve connection stability, then the ease of installation and removal is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket uses a dynamic system where the resilient member can flex and deform during installation and removal operations, providing ease of operation. Once installed, the stop member engages with the rack post to provide static stability and strength. This dynamic design allows the system to transition between operational states, resolving the contradiction between strength and ease of operation.
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 proposed solution ensures a secure and stable connection of the slide assembly to the rack, allowing for easy installation and removal while maintaining structural integrity, addressing the weakness of the metal resilient plate in existing designs.
Implementation Method 1
a resilient member providing a force to the stop to position the first end portion of the stop to be located corresponding to the end wall
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AI summary
A mounting bracket for a slide assembly includes a side wall, an end wall, at least one installation member, a stop, and a resilient member. The end wall is substantially perpendicular to the side wall. The at least one installation member is connected to the end wall. The stop is pivotably connected to the side wall and includes a first portion and a middle portion which is connected to the first portion. The middle portion has a first end portion. The resilient member provides a force to the stop to position the first end portion of the stop to be located corresponding to the end wall.