Slide Rail Bracket Mounting Structure for Variable Post Sizes
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing bracket mounting structures for slide rails are overly complex, making it difficult for threaded elements of specific lengths to extend beyond the polygonal pad, limiting adaptability to posts of different specifications.
Innovation Solution
A bracket mounting structure comprising a bracket, base, connecting member, first elastic member, and mounting member, with a connecting member featuring a screw thread through hole and auxiliary screw thread feature, allowing for easy adaptation to various post sizes by retracting or extending to secure the slide rail.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a complex structural configuration with spring seat and rear guide post is used, then the nut can provide mounting function, but the structure becomes too complicated making it difficult for threaded elements to extend through
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the spring seat and rear guide post from the traditional nut structure, retaining only the essential front guide post and polygonal pad. This extraction of unnecessary components simplifies the overall structure while preserving the core mounting function, allowing threaded elements to extend through more easily.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the mounting structure into separate functional components: the simplified nut with front guide post and polygonal pad, the bracket with receiving cavity, and the elastic component. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, reducing overall structural complexity while maintaining operational effectiveness.
2Device complexity
If a simplified nut structure is used, then the structure becomes less complicated, but the adaptability to posts of different specifications is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an elastic component that can deform and adapt to different post diameters. The elastic component is received in the bracket's receiving cavity and elastically contacts the post, allowing the mounting structure to dynamically adjust to various post specifications while maintaining a simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The simplified nut structure combined with the elastic component creates a universal mounting system that can accommodate posts of different specifications. The elastic component's ability to deform allows the same mounting structure to function across multiple post sizes, enhancing versatility without increasing structural complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the connecting member is made larger to accommodate different posts, then adaptability improves, but the space available in the base is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic component provides dynamic adaptation to different post sizes without requiring a larger connecting member. The elastic deformation allows the same-sized connecting member to accommodate various post diameters, preserving base space while maintaining adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical state of the elastic component from rigid to flexible, allowing it to adjust its dimensions through elastic deformation. This parameter change enables the connecting member to accommodate different post specifications without increasing its nominal size, thus preserving base space.
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 rapid and secure mounting of slide rails on posts of different specifications, simplifying the installation process and accommodating various threaded elements, enhancing versatility and reliability.
Implementation Method 1
The first elastic member is received in the first space and is configured to apply an elastic force to the connecting member
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AI summary
A bracket mounting structure includes a bracket (28), a base (30), a connecting member (32), an elastic member (34), and a mounting member (36). The bracket (28) includes a longitudinal wall (38). The base (30) is arranged adjacent to the longitudinal wall (38) and includes a first space (S1) and a second space (S2). The connecting member (32) is mounted in the first space (S1) and includes a first portion (32a), a second portion (32b), and a through hole (32c) arranged in the first portion (32a) and the second portion (32b). At least one of the first portion (32a) and the second portion (32b) has a screw thread feature (44). The elastic member (34) is received in the first space (S1) and is configured to apply an elastic force to the connecting member (32). The mounting member (36) is mounted in the second space (S2).