Supporting assembly for rack system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Rack systems face challenges in preventing electronic equipment from inadvertently moving away from a predetermined position and tilting during displacement, as existing mechanisms lack effective blocking and stabilization features.
Innovation Solution
A supporting assembly with a blocking kit and elastic members is integrated into the rack system, featuring a connecting base with a blocking member that locks into place to prevent displacement and elastic features that prevent tilting, ensuring the equipment remains stable during movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a blocking mechanism is added to prevent equipment from moving away, then safety and stability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The blocking member is designed to automatically engage with the structural feature when the object reaches the predetermined position, and can be easily disengaged by manual operation. This self-blocking mechanism eliminates the need for complex control systems while maintaining safety
Solution Approach 2:
The blocking member acts as an intermediary element between the rack system and the object, providing a simple mechanical interface that enables blocking without requiring complex integration into the existing rack structure
2Stability of the object's composition
If elastic members are added to prevent tilting, then stability during displacement is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic members automatically engage with the longitudinal space when the object is placed on the supporting assembly, providing passive stabilization without requiring active control or complex mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic members utilize material elasticity to provide a flexible constraint that adapts to the object's position, maintaining stability through physical properties rather than mechanical complexity
3Reliability
If a blocking member with locked position is implemented, then prevention of inadvertent movement is improved, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The blocking member transitions between a locked position (when not in use) and an unlocked position (when operation is needed), allowing the system to maintain safety during normal operation while enabling easy access when required
Solution Approach 2:
The blocking member can be manually operated to switch between locked and unlocked states, providing user control without requiring complex actuation mechanisms
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
The solution effectively prevents equipment from moving away from a predetermined position and tilting, enhancing safety and stability during displacement, while allowing controlled movement when needed.
Implementation Method 1
The first feature is provided at one of the first supporting assembly and the object and at least is an elastic member
Data Source
AI summary
A rack system includes a rack, a supporting assembly, an object to be carried, and a blocking kit. The rack includes a front post and a rear post. The supporting assembly is mounted on the front post and the rear post. The object is carried by the supporting assembly. The blocking kit includes a connecting base and a blocking member. The connecting base is mounted on the front post, and the blocking member is arranged at the connecting base. When the object reaches a second position after displacement from a first position, the blocking member is at a locked position to block the object and thereby prevent the object from displacement from the second position in a certain direction.