Slide Rail Bracket Engagement for Adjustable Rack Depth Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing slide rail bracket devices lack a specific structural relationship between supporting frames, limiting their adjustability and inability to meet market requirements for fitting different rack depths.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of a bracket device with a first and second supporting frame that can be engaged through a first and second structure, allowing simultaneous movement along a direction, and utilizing an elastic member to disengage these structures at a specific position to prevent further movement, along with a reinforcing member to enhance structural strength and prevent opposite direction movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the second supporting frame is made movable relative to the first supporting frame without specific structural relationship, then the bracket device can be adjusted to form different lengths for fitting different rack depths, but the second supporting frame cannot be driven to move to a predetermined position automatically
Solution Approach 1:
A driving component is introduced as an intermediary mechanism between the first and second supporting frames. This driving component engages with both frames through specific structural relationships (first and second structures), enabling the second supporting frame to be automatically driven to predetermined positions when the first supporting frame moves, thus resolving the contradiction between adjustability and automatic positioning
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a dynamic structural relationship where the first and second supporting frames are connected through movable but controllable interfaces. The driving component creates a dynamic linkage that allows the frames to move relative to each other while maintaining the ability to drive the second frame to specific positions, balancing flexibility with controlled positioning
2Measurement precision
If the first supporting frame and second supporting frame are engaged through first and second structures to move simultaneously, then they can be positioned precisely, but they cannot be disengaged to allow independent movement
Solution Approach 1:
The engagement structures between the first and second supporting frames are designed as dynamic, reversible connections. The driving component can transition between engaged and disengaged states, allowing the system to switch between simultaneous movement (for precise positioning) and independent movement (for adaptability), thus resolving the contradiction between positioning precision and movement flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The connection system is segmented into distinct engagement structures (first and second structures) that can independently control the relationship between the two supporting frames. This segmentation allows one structure to maintain engagement for positioning while another allows disengagement for independent movement, or both can be controlled to switch states as needed
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables adjustable length configurations for mounting on various rack depths, ensuring secure attachment and improved structural integrity for supporting weights, thereby meeting market demands and preventing deformation.
Implementation Method 1
the first bracket device comprises an elastic member, the first structure is arranged on the elastic member, when the first supporting frame and the second supporting frame are located at the second position, the elastic member is deflected by an angle and disengages the first structure from the second structure
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AI summary
A bracket device adapted to a slide rail mechanism is disclosed. The bracket device includes a first supporting frame, a second supporting frame and a bracket. The second supporting frame is movable relative to the first supporting frame. The bracket includes a side wall and at least one mounting member arranged adjacent to the side wall. Herein, the first supporting frame and the second supporting frame are able to be engaged with each other through a first structure and a second structure, in order to be moved simultaneously from a first position along a direction.