Sliding Door Diagonal Retraction Trigger Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional sliding door devices cannot retract sliding doors diagonally due to the engagement release between the retracting device and the trigger when the door moves forward or backward.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a rod-shaped trigger that can be retracted axially by a retracting device, allowing the sliding door to move diagonally by using inclined rails and a retracting mechanism that captures and pulls the trigger, enabling diagonal retraction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If the sliding door moves forward or backward to be flat with the wall surface, then the appearance is improved, but the retracting device and trigger engagement is released preventing diagonal retraction
Solution Approach 1:
The trigger is designed to rotate about a pivot point, changing its orientation dynamically. When the sliding door moves forward or backward, the trigger rotates to maintain engagement with the retracting device, enabling diagonal retraction while preserving the improved appearance of the door being flat with the wall surface.
2Device complexity
If the sliding door is retracted in straight line, then the retracting mechanism is simple, but the sliding door cannot move forward or backward
Solution Approach 1:
The trigger rotates about a pivot point during retraction, allowing the sliding door to move diagonally rather than in a straight line. This dynamic rotation enables the door to both move forward or backward and be retracted, adding versatility without significantly complicating the retracting mechanism.
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a sliding door device which is capable of retracting a sliding door diagonally. Such a sliding door device 1 includes rails 7a and 7b for guiding the sliding door 2 to move in a retracting direction A from an open position to a closed position with respect to a main body 3 and guiding the sliding door 2 to move forward or backward in a front view of the sliding door 2 until reaching the closed position, a rod-shaped trigger 8 provided on one of the main body 3 and the sliding door 2, and a retracting device 9′ provided on the other of the main body 3 and the sliding door 2 and retracting the trigger 8 while sliding in an axial direction D of the trigger 8 so that the sliding door 2 can move forward or backward.