Slide rail assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing slide rail assemblies lack the ability to adjust relative positions of carrying members and rails effectively to accommodate varying lengths and distances in different application environments.
Innovation Solution
A slide rail assembly comprising a first rail, a second rail, a carrying member, fixing members, and an adjusting member with an eccentric part that allows longitudinal movement of the carrying member relative to the second rail through a rotatable adjusting mechanism, along with sliding auxiliary devices for smooth movement between rails.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the slide rail assembly uses a fixed structure without adjustment mechanisms, then the structure is simple and manufacturing is easy, but the adaptability to different application environments and object requirements is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by introducing an adjustable connection structure between the carrying member and the second rail. The connection holes in the carrying member are positioned differently from the adjusting holes in the second rail, allowing the carrying member to be connected to different positions on the second rail. This enables the slide rail assembly to adapt to different application environments by adjusting the connection position, while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure without complex adjustment mechanisms.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the slide rail assembly uses a fixed connection between carrying member and rail, then the manufacturing precision is easier to control, but the ability to adjust relative positions for different lengths and distances is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the segmentation principle by dividing the connection structure into multiple discrete connection holes in the carrying member and multiple adjusting holes in the second rail. Instead of a single fixed connection point, there are multiple possible connection positions arranged in different directions. This segmentation allows flexible adjustment of the relative position between the carrying member and the rail to accommodate different lengths and distances, while each individual connection hole can still be manufactured with standard precision.
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 positioning of carrying members relative to rails, accommodating different lengths and distances, and enhances the smoothness of movement between rails, thus meeting diverse application requirements.
Implementation Method 1
The adjusting member comprises an adjusting part and an eccentric part deviated from a center position of the adjusting part. The eccentric part passes through the through hole of the carrying member and the adjusting hole of the second rail. When the adjusting member is rotated, the eccentric part abuts against the second rail, such that the carrying member is moved relative to the second rail along the longitudinal direction of the connection hole.
Data Source
AI summary
A slide rail assembly includes a first rail, a second rail, a carrying member, a plurality of fixing members and an adjusting member. The second rail is movable relative to the first rail and has an adjusting hole. The carrying member is movably mounted to the second rail and has a plurality of connection holes. Each of the fixing members passes through a corresponding connection hole to connect to the second rail. The adjusting member comprises an eccentric part passing through the adjusting hole of the second rail. Wherein, a longitudinal dimension of the connection hole is greater than an outer dimension of a portion of the fixing member connected to the second rail, a longitudinal dimension of the adjusting hole is greater than an outer dimension of the eccentric part, and a longitudinal direction of the connection hole is different from a longitudinal direction of the adjusting hole.