Slide Rail Reinforcement Assembly With Adjustable Extension Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing reinforcement devices for slide rail assemblies are limited in adjustability and cannot effectively reinforce rails with longer distances between posts, as the reinforcing elements are fixed and the telescoping feature is restricted.
Innovation Solution
A reinforcement and adjustment device with a rail featuring a slide path and a recessed reinforcement path, where a movable reinforcement member with an extension support and installation support allows for adjustable reinforcement and telescoping capabilities, enabling reinforcement of desired sections and accommodating racks of varying depths.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a fixed reinforcing element is used to reinforce the stationary slide rail, then the reinforcement is provided to a specific portion of the rail, but the device cannot be adjusted for different positions or rack configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcing element is designed to be movable along the stationary slide rail rather than fixed at a specific position. The mounting slide rail can be adjusted to different positions along the reinforcing element, allowing the reinforcement location to be dynamically changed according to different rack configurations and post distances.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the mounting slide rail is limited in its adjustment range relative to the reinforcing element, then the structure remains compact, but it cannot accommodate racks with posts separated by longer distances
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcement system is divided into two independent adjustable components: the mounting slide rail that moves along the reinforcing element, and the reinforcing element that moves along the stationary slide rail. This segmentation allows each component to be adjusted independently, extending the overall effective reinforcement length to accommodate longer distances between rack posts.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the reinforcing element is fixed to the stationary slide rail, then the structure is simple and stable, but it lacks the telescoping feature needed for different rack depths
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces dynamic movement capabilities while maintaining structural stability through guided motion. The reinforcing element moves along the stationary slide rail within defined guides, and the mounting slide rail moves along the reinforcing element, allowing telescoping adjustment for different rack depths while maintaining stable reinforced structures during operation.
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AI summary
A reinforcement and adjustment device includes a rail (10), a reinforcement member (26), an extension support (28) and an installation support (34) which is movably connected to the extension support (28). The rail (10) has a top wall (12a), a bottom wall (12b) and a sidewall (14) connected between the top and bottom walls (12a, 12b). The sidewall (14) has a first face (16a) and a second face (16b) which is located opposite to the first face (16a). A space between the top wall (12a), the bottom wall (12b) and the first face (16a) of the sidewall (14) define a slide path (18). The second face (16b) of the sidewall (14) defines a recessed reinforcement path (20). The reinforcement member (26) is movably located in the reinforcement path (20) of the rail (10). The extension support (28) is fixed to the reinforcement member (26) and engaged with the rail (10). The rail (10) is reinforced by the reinforcement member (26) and the extension support (28). The installation support (34) is adjustable by the cooperation of the extension support (28), the reinforcement member (26) and the rail (10).