Slide rail assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing slide rail assemblies are not adequately adaptable to mount on racks of different configurations, particularly failing to provide sufficient structural strength for four-post racks due to limited adjustability and compromised bracket design.

Innovation Solution

A slide rail assembly with detachable and adjustable bracket devices that can be configured to mount on both four-post and two-post racks, featuring a rail member with specific wall and mounting member configurations, and including a fastening member with elastic locking for enhanced structural support.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If brackets are formed with slots to enable dual mount configurations, then adaptability to different rack types is improved, but structural strength of the brackets is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to different rack typesVSAvoidstructural strength of brackets

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket system is divided into multiple interchangeable bracket members (first bracket member, second bracket member, third bracket member) that can be detached and exchanged. Each bracket member is optimized for specific rack configurations, allowing the assembly to adapt to different rack types without compromising the structural integrity of individual bracket members.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The slide rail assembly incorporates multiple bracket members that can be configured for different rack types (two-post and four-post racks). The system achieves universality through the combination of multiple specialized bracket members rather than attempting to make a single bracket member universal, thereby maintaining both adaptability and structural strength.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Device complexity

If bracket adjustment distance is limited, then device complexity is reduced, but the brackets cannot be mounted on four-post racks with greater depth

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebracket adjustment mechanismVSAvoidmounting capability on different rack depths

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket system uses multiple detachable bracket members that can be exchanged based on rack depth requirements. Instead of requiring a complex continuous adjustment mechanism, the system segments the adjustment capability into discrete bracket member configurations, reducing device complexity while maintaining adaptability to different rack depths.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The bracket system dynamically adapts to different rack configurations by allowing exchange of bracket members rather than requiring continuous adjustment of a single bracket. This dynamic reconfiguration approach enables mounting on racks of varying depths without complex adjustment mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple bracket members are detachably mounted for different rack configurations, then adaptability to various rack types is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting flexibility on different racksVSAvoidnumber of bracket components

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The bracket system is segmented into multiple functional components (first bracket member, second bracket member, third bracket member) that can be independently selected and assembled. This segmentation allows for modular assembly tailored to specific rack configurations, improving adaptability while keeping each individual component relatively simple.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs dynamic reconfiguration through detachable and exchangeable bracket members. This allows the assembly to adapt to different rack types by simply exchanging bracket members rather than reconfiguring complex mechanisms, thereby improving adaptability without proportionally increasing overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

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 solution allows for flexible mounting on various rack types, providing enhanced structural strength and adaptability, enabling secure attachment to both four-post and two-post racks with adjustable lengths and tool-free detachment.

Implementation Method 1

a fastening member with elastic locking for enhanced structural support

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElastic locking: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS11439036B2Slide rail assembly

Publication Date: 2022.09.06 KING SLIDE WORKS CO LTD

AI summary

A slide rail assembly includes a rail member, a first bracket device, a second bracket device, and a bracket member. The first bracket device is arranged on the rail member. The second bracket device is detachably mounted on one of the rail member and the first bracket device and is adjustable to displace with respect to the rail member. The bracket member can be detachably mounted on the one of the rail member and the first bracket device after the second bracket device is detached from the one of the rail member and the first bracket device.