Symmetrical Universal Trigger Assembly for Dishwasher Slide Soft Close
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dishwashing appliance slide assemblies often require separate trigger assemblies for each side, lacking a universal design that can be symmetrically utilized on either lateral side, and current trigger assemblies are typically monolithic, necessitating various configurations.
Innovation Solution
A universal trigger assembly with symmetrical components, including a symmetrical trigger support arm and trigger head, that can be used on either lateral side of the dishwashing appliance, interacting with a soft close mechanism to dampen movement of the slide assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a monolithic trigger assembly is used, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but design flexibility and adaptability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The trigger assembly is divided into separate components: a trigger support arm and a trigger head. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently using simple processes while enabling flexible assembly and configuration to meet different design requirements, thus resolving the contradiction between manufacturing simplicity and design flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The trigger assembly is designed with universal features that allow it to be adapted for use on either lateral side of the dishwashing appliance. The separable design with standardized connection interfaces enables the same components to serve multiple functions and configurations, achieving both ease of manufacture and design versatility.
2Ease of operation
If a symmetric slide assembly design is used, then ease of installation is improved, but universality for both lateral sides deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
While the overall slide assembly maintains symmetry for ease of installation, the trigger assembly introduces controlled asymmetry through its separable components. The trigger support arm and trigger head can be configured in different orientations, allowing the assembly to be adapted for either lateral side of the appliance, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of installation and universality.
Solution Approach 2:
The trigger assembly design allows for inversion or reversal of component orientation. The trigger head can be positioned to engage the soft close mechanism from either direction, enabling the same symmetric slide assembly to be universally installed on both lateral sides of the dishwashing appliance.
Data Source
AI summary
A dishwashing appliance may include a tub that may define a wash chamber, a rack assembly positioned within the wash chamber, and a slide assembly. The slide assembly may be mounted to the tub, the slide assembly may include a soft close mechanism. The dishwashing appliance may also include a universal trigger assembly. The universal trigger assembly may include a symmetrical trigger support arm attached to the slide assembly. The symmetrical trigger support arm may include a first member and a second member. The universal trigger assembly may also include a symmetrical trigger head that may include a base and a top. The base may be attached to the second member of the symmetrical trigger support arm. The top may be attached to the base. The top may include a main body and a tip extended from the main body.