Slide Rail Bracket with Resilient Locking Mechanism for Rack Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bracket systems for mounting slide rails to rack posts lack a convenient and efficient mechanism for transitioning between locking and unlocking positions, often requiring complex configurations and unreliable elastic forces.
Innovation Solution
A bracket device featuring a fastening member with a resilient component that displaces between unlocking and locking positions, utilizing engaging features and a resilient force to securely lock the slide rail to the post while allowing easy disengagement, facilitated by an operating member that applies force to release the resilient force.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional bracket system is used to mount slide rails to rack posts, then the mounting structure is stable, but the mechanism for transitioning between locking and unlocking positions is complex and difficult to operate
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening member is designed to be displaceable between locked and unlocked positions, transforming a static bracket system into a dynamic one. The resilient member enables automatic movement between states, simplifying operation while maintaining stability during locking.
Solution Approach 2:
The resilient member automatically pushes the fastening member between locked and unlocked positions without requiring external actuation mechanisms. The system serves itself by using the resilient force to maintain and transition between states, reducing operational complexity.
2Ease of operation
If a resilient member is used to provide elastic force for automatic locking, then the operation becomes easier, but the reliability of the elastic force may be insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The resilient member is pre-loaded to store elastic energy before engagement. This beforehand cushioning ensures that sufficient force is available to reliably push the fastening member into the locked position and maintain it there, preventing unreliable elastic force during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The resilient member is integrated with the fastening member and engaging features to form a unified locking mechanism. This merging ensures that the resilient force is directly applied to the locking action, improving reliability by eliminating separate actuation mechanisms.
3Productivity
If the fastening member is designed to be displaceable between locked and unlocked positions, then the mounting and dismounting becomes easier, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket device is segmented into distinct functional components: the fastening member for displacement, the resilient member for force provision, and the engaging features for locking. This segmentation allows each component to perform its function efficiently, improving productivity while managing structural complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening member serves multiple functions: it provides the locking interface, transmits the resilient force, and engages with the post through the engaging features. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional components, improving productivity without proportionally increasing device complexity.
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 secure mounting and easy dismounting of slide rails with a simple and reliable mechanism, maintaining stability during locking and facilitating smooth disengagement by utilizing a resilient force to recover the fastening member to its unlocking position.
Implementation Method 1
The resilient member is for providing a resilient force to the bracket and the fastening member
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AI summary
A bracket device (20) includes a bracket (22), a fastening member (24) and a resilient member (26). The bracket (22) includes a longitudinal wall (28) and at least one mounting member (30) mounted adjacent thereto. The fastening member (24) is longitudinally displaceable with respect to the bracket (22) and includes a side wall (36) and a fastening portion (38) bent with respect to the side wall (36). The resilient member (26) is for providing a resilient force to the bracket (22) and the fastening member (24). The bracket (22) is arranged with a first engaging feature (44), and the fastening member (24) is arranged with a second engaging feature (46). When the fastening member (24) displaces with respect to the bracket (22) from a first position (P1) to a second position (P2), the fastening portion (38) is close to the at least one mounting member (30), and the first engaging feature (44) is engaged with the second engaging feature (46), such that the fastening member (24) is kept at the second position (P2) with respect to the bracket (22).