Sliding System Support Mechanism for Sagging and Misalignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Related art motorized sliding systems lack support for the drive mechanism, leading to issues such as sagging, misalignment, increased force requirements, and poor weather sealing due to the absence of horizontal support and alignment between the sliding panel and the frame.
Innovation Solution
A sliding system with a supporting device that provides continuous horizontal support to the drive mechanism and a connecting device allowing vertical movement between the sliding panel and frame, mitigating horizontal misalignment through a detachable connection system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If no supporting device is provided for the drive mechanism, then the system structure is simpler and easier to manufacture, but the drive mechanism sags and misalignment occurs between the sliding panel and frame
Solution Approach 1:
A supporting device is introduced as an intermediary component between the frame and the drive mechanism. This supporting device provides continuous horizontal support to the drive mechanism, preventing sagging and maintaining proper alignment between the sliding panel and frame, thereby resolving the alignment precision issue without complicating the overall system structure
2Device complexity
If no supporting device is provided for the drive mechanism, then the device complexity is reduced, but horizontal misalignment and operational issues occur
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting device serves as a mediator that ensures reliable operation of the drive mechanism by providing continuous horizontal support. This prevents misalignment issues that would otherwise compromise operational reliability, while adding minimal complexity to the system
3Manufacturing precision
If the connecting device allows movement between first and second portions, then misalignment is mitigated, but the connection structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting device is designed with dynamic characteristics, allowing the first portion (attached to drive mechanism) and second portion (attached to sliding panel) to move relative to each other. This dynamic connection accommodates misalignment and deflection during operation, maintaining alignment precision while adding only moderate complexity to the connection structure
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AI summary
Example embodiments provide a sliding system with improved mechanisms. According to embodiments, the sliding system may include a drive mechanism, a frame, a supporting device, and a connecting device. The drive mechanism is configurable to move a sliding panel along at least one track. The frame may house at least a portion of the drive mechanism. The supporting device may be detachably connected to the frame. The connecting device detachably connected the drive mechanism to the sliding panel.