Furniture system and slide rail assembly thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing slide rail assemblies in furniture systems lack an effective mechanism to adjust depth and match mounting tolerances between cabinets and drawers, as the arrangement of adjusting wheels in prior solutions may not be suitable for all market requirements.
Innovation Solution
A slide rail assembly comprising a first rail, a second rail, a blocking structure, and an adjusting device with a working member and an adjusting member that can be rotated to change the position of the second rail relative to the first rail, allowing for different longitudinal positions when retracted, thereby accommodating various depth requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If the second rail is fixed at a specific position, then the mounting tolerance can be met, but the depth adjustment flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The slide rail assembly incorporates a dynamic adjusting mechanism that allows the second rail to be positioned at multiple fixed depths. The adjusting member can be selectively positioned to provide different fixed mounting positions, combining the stability of fixed positioning with the flexibility of adjustable depth selection.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjusting mechanism enables changes in the longitudinal position parameter of the second rail relative to the first rail. By providing multiple adjustable positions, the system maintains manufacturing precision for each position while offering flexibility in depth selection to meet different market requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the adjusting device is added to the slide rail assembly, then the depth adjustment capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjusting device is merged with the existing slide rail assembly structure rather than being added as a separate independent mechanism. The adjusting member integrates with the movable rail and blocking structure, combining multiple functions into a unified system that reduces overall complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjusting device is designed with multi-functionality, where the adjusting member serves both as a positioning element and an adjustment mechanism. The blocking structure on the fixed rail works in conjunction with the adjusting member on the movable rail, creating a universal system that handles both adjustment and positioning functions.
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
Enables adjustable depth positions between the second rail and the first rail, ensuring proper alignment and meeting specific mounting tolerances, enhancing the flexibility and usability of the furniture system.
Implementation Method 1
The working member and the adjusting member are screwed to each other. When the adjusting member is rotated, the working member is driven to move linearly relative to the fixing frame
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AI summary
A slide rail assembly (21) includes a first rail (26), a second rail (28), a blocking structure (40) and an adjusting device (48) . The second rail (28) is longitudinally movable relative to the first rail (26). The blocking structure (40) is arranged on one of the first rail (26) and the second rail (28). The adjusting device (48) is arranged on the other one of the first rail (26) and the second rail (28). The adjusting device (48) includes a working member (52) and an adjusting member (50). The adjusting member (50) is configured to adjust the working member (52) to be located at different positions. Wherein, the working member (52) is configured to abut against the blocking structure (40) at different positions to allow the second rail (28) to be located at different longitudinal positions when the second rail (28) is retracted relative to the first rail (26).