Workbench with adjustable foot assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional adjustable feet for furniture are unsightly and not suited for legs of various cross-sectional shapes, compromising aesthetics and functionality.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable foot assembly for workbenches featuring a receiver, moveable engagement member, and end cap with flush sidewalls that seamlessly integrate with the leg, allowing for level adjustment and smooth transitions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional adjustable feet are used, then the leveling function is achieved, but the aesthetic appearance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
An end cap is introduced as an intermediary component between the adjustable foot assembly and the leg. The end cap receives the adjustable foot and provides a finished appearance that matches the leg's cross-sectional shape, thereby mediating between the functional adjustable foot and the aesthetic requirement of the leg.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable foot assembly is nested within the end cap, which itself is mounted on the terminal end of the leg. This nested arrangement allows the functional components to be contained within a cosmetically pleasing outer structure, hiding the mechanical elements while preserving functionality.
2Reliability
If conventional adjustable feet are used, then the leveling function is achieved, but the compatibility with various leg cross-sectional shapes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The end cap is designed with a first outer sidewall that has the same cross-sectional shape as the specific leg it is mounted on. This local customization of the end cap's geometry allows the assembly to adapt to various leg cross-sectional shapes while maintaining a seamless appearance, making the solution versatile across different furniture designs.
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AI summary
An adjustable, leveling foot assembly and an adjustable workbench includes the foot assembly are provided. The workbench includes a bench top and a plurality of legs extending away from the bench top. Each leg includes an outer sidewall extending along a length of the leg and a terminal, outer end. The leveling assembly is disposed at the terminal end of each leg. Each leveling assembly includes a receiver mounted within the terminal end of one of the legs. A foot is engaged with the receiver and moveable relative to the receiver. An end cap including a bore is mounted on the terminal end of the said one of the legs. The foot is inserted through the bore. The end cap includes a first outer sidewall portion that is flush with the outer sidewall of the said one of the legs to provide a smooth, continuous transition.