Suspension system and glider unit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing suspension systems for cantilevered brackets struggle with reliable mounting and stability of sliding supports, particularly when the center of mass shifts forward, leading to potential pivoting or accidental disconnection during extension.
Innovation Solution
A slider unit with a rearwardly extending portion that inserts into slots on a hang standard, combined with lateral connectors and optional bent or front tabs, ensures secure attachment and prevents rotation or pivoting, enhancing reliability and stability by maximizing contact force and minimizing lever length.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a sliding support is mounted on cantilevered brackets extending from vertical standards, then the drawer or shelf can be extended outwardly to gain better access, but the center of mass shifts forward causing potential pivoting or accidental disconnection
Solution Approach 1:
The suspension system applies preliminary anti-action by positioning the rearwardly extending portion of the sliding support to engage with the vertical standard before extension occurs. This engagement point is strategically placed to counteract the forward shifting center of mass, creating a counterbalancing moment that prevents pivoting and maintains mounting stability throughout the extension range.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces a new spatial dimension by extending the sliding support rearwardly to engage with the vertical standard. This rearward extension creates a lever arm in the depth dimension that counterbalances the forward extension, effectively using dimensional leverage to maintain stability while enabling full extension capability.
2Ease of operation
If the sliding support is allowed to extend fully, then access to drawer contents is improved, but the distance between center of mass and support point increases creating greater pivoting risk
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by establishing the rearward engagement point with the vertical standard before the drawer is extended. This pre-positioned engagement point serves as a stable pivot reference that prevents unintended rotation during extension, allowing the drawer to reach full extension while maintaining compositional stability throughout the motion range.
3Ease of manufacture
If traditional fastening methods are used to attach sliding support to brackets, then assembly is simple, but reliability of connection is insufficient under extended loads
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is segmented into multiple independent engagement points: the rearwardly extending portion engages with the vertical standard, while the forward portion attaches to the cantilevered bracket. This segmentation distributes the connection functions across multiple points, with each point handling specific aspects of the load, thereby achieving high connection reliability while maintaining assembly simplicity through modular design.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a suspension system comprising a hang standard having slots and being configured to be vertically arranged, and a bracket configured to be attached to the hang standard in a cantilevered fashion using connectors on a proximal end of the bracket that enter slots on along the hang standard. A slider unit is adapted to be mounted on the bracket and to carry a container or other component. A rearwardly extending portion of the slider unit is arranged on the slider unit to reach into one of the slots of the hang standard occupied by a connector of the bracket to prevent the slider unit from tilting forward on the bracket.