Sliding Glove Box Rail Layout for Stable Hidden Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sliding-type glove boxes face issues such as shaking during operation, difficulty in complete separation from the dashboard, and unsightly exposure of guide rails, requiring skilled mechanics for repair and reducing internal space.
Innovation Solution
A sliding-type glove box design featuring a housing with internal rail parts, where the moving rail has wheels that roll along a stationary rail, and a stopper to limit movement, allowing easy separation and preventing shaking, while keeping the rail system internal for aesthetic purposes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If guide rails are provided on opposite side portions of the storing part to support the load, then the storing part can be stably supported, but the internal space of the storing part is reduced due to the volume occupied by the guide rails
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the guide rail function with the bottom surface of the storing part by integrating the guide rails into the bottom surface structure. This allows the guide rails to support the storing part while occupying minimal additional space, as they are incorporated into the existing bottom surface rather than being separate components that reduce internal volume.
2Stability of the object's composition
If guide rails are provided on opposite side portions of the storing part, then the storing part can be stably supported, but the guide rails are exposed to the outside of the housing when the storing part is opened, which is unsightly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the nesting principle by placing the guide rails inside the housing structure rather than having them exposed externally. The guide rails are positioned within the housing cavity, allowing the storing part to slide smoothly while the guide rails remain hidden from external view, thus maintaining aesthetic appearance while providing stable support.
3Shape
If only a first side bottom portion of the storing part is connected to rails, then the rails are not exposed to the outside of the housing, but the storing part is shaken in a width direction when slidably moved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies asymmetry by providing guide rails at specific asymmetric positions on the bottom surface of the storing part. Rather than symmetric placement on all sides, the guide rails are strategically positioned at asymmetric locations that provide adequate stability while maintaining aesthetic appearance. This asymmetric configuration allows the storing part to remain stable during sliding motion without requiring guide rails on all sides.
4Strength
If the housing is coupled to the dashboard by a fastening means, then the housing is securely mounted, but a work process in which the dashboard is separated from a vehicle body first is required for repair or replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by separating the housing from the dashboard through a detachable connection structure. The housing is designed with separation portions that allow it to be divided into multiple parts or detached from the dashboard without requiring removal of the entire dashboard assembly. This segmented design enables the storing part to be replaced by simply detaching the housing from the dashboard, eliminating the need for complex dashboard separation procedures while maintaining secure mounting during normal operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy and stable operation, facilitates user-friendly repair or replacement, and maintains the vehicle's interior aesthetics by hiding the rail system.
Implementation Method 1
the moving rail has wheels that roll along a stationary rail
Data Source
AI summary
Proposed is a sliding-type glove box including a housing mounted in a dashboard, a pair of rail parts provided in an inner space of the housing, and a storing part capable of being pulled out in a sliding manner by being moved along the rail parts. Each of the rail parts includes an outer rail mounted on the housing, an inner rail connected to a bottom portion of the storing part and provided such that the inner rail is capable of being moved along the outer rail. Furthermore, a stopper limiting a moving distance of the storing part is detachably provided on the outer rail.