Sliding door assembly and sliding door comprising same

Abstract

Provided are a sliding door assembly comprising: a fastening member, a first blocking member and a second blocking member, wherein the fastening member is strip-shaped, and one side edge can be connected to the lower edge of a movable panel of the sliding door, and the other side edge has a sliding groove; the first blocking member is block-shaped, and can be detachably connected to at least one end of the fastening member; perpendicular to the movable panel, the first blocking member is larger than the fastening member; the second blocking member is block-shaped, and the end face is provided with a slot, to fix a panel of the sliding door, and one side face of the second blocking member has an engaging member, which can be connected to the sliding groove. The sliding door assembly prevents swinging of the panel and collisions, without the need for a bottom track.

Description

Sliding door assembly and sliding door containing the thereof Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of shower doors, and more specifically, to a sliding door assembly and a sliding door including the same. Background Technology

[0002] Shower doors are a common feature in home renovations used for separating wet and dry areas. Typically, shower doors use a double-track sliding door structure. While the lower track helps secure the entire device, it also poses a tripping hazard when entering or exiting the shower area, especially for the elderly and children with mobility issues. To address this problem, a new design has emerged that eliminates the lower track, retaining only the upper track to reduce the likelihood of tripping.

[0003] To prevent collisions with the wall during opening and closing of sliding doors that only retain the upper track, baffles are usually installed at both ends of the upper track. While this method provides some protection during gentle operation, in cases of forceful opening and closing (such as accidental operation by a child), the lack of restraint from the lower track can cause the sliding door to swing due to inertia. This can lead to the lower part of the sliding door continuing to move forward and potentially hitting the wall, even posing a risk of pinching fingers. Since sliding doors are often made of tempered glass, their corners are stress concentration areas, making them prone to spontaneous breakage under severe impact.

[0004] While the removal of the bottom track effectively solves the tripping problem, in practical use, especially when the shower door is fully open or closed, it is still necessary to consider how to effectively prevent it from colliding with walls or other obstacles. Therefore, existing shower doors cannot completely eliminate all potential safety hazards and require further improvement to ensure the safety of the shower door throughout its use. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the safety issues of existing top-track shower screens, this application provides a sliding door assembly, including a clamping member, a first blocking member, and a second blocking member. The clamping member is elongated; one side of the clamping member can be connected to the lower edge of the movable panel of the sliding door, and the other side of the clamping member has a groove. The first blocking member is block-shaped and detachably connected to at least one end of the clamping member. The second blocking member is block-shaped, and its end face has a slot for fixing the fixed panel of the sliding door. Furthermore, one side of the second blocking member has a locking member that can slidably connect to the groove.

[0006] According to one embodiment of this application, the clamping member further includes a limiting groove; the limiting groove is used to fix the movable fan.

[0007] According to one embodiment of this application, the bottom of the chute is further provided with a fixing hole; the fixing hole is used to fix the first blocking member.

[0008] According to one embodiment of this application, the slide groove is further provided with a partition; the partition divides the slide groove into a first slide groove and a second slide groove; one of the first slide groove and the second slide groove is used to install a waterproof component; the other of the first slide groove and the second slide groove is used to install a first blocking component.

[0009] According to one embodiment of this application, a fixing part is provided at one end of the first blocking member, the fixing part being used to connect the first blocking member to the clamping member; a blocking contact part is provided at the other end of the first blocking member, the blocking contact part being a block structure, and a receiving groove is formed on the top of the blocking contact part, the receiving groove being used to receive a side plate of the slide groove.

[0010] According to one embodiment of this application, a buffer structure is provided on the surface of the blocking contact portion away from the fixing portion.

[0011] According to one embodiment of this application, the end face of the second blocking member is formed with a through hole, and is threadedly connected to the ground through the through hole.

[0012] According to one embodiment of this application, the engaging member of the second blocking member is a groove-shaped structure.

[0013] According to one embodiment of this application, an inner lining structure is provided inside the slot of the groove structure. The inner lining structure is used to reduce the width of the slot to increase the clamping force on the clamping member.

[0014] This application also provides a sliding door, the sliding door comprising the sliding door assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 10.

[0015] The sliding door assembly and the sliding door including the assembly provided in this application have at least the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The sliding door assembly provided in this application is connected to the lower edge of the movable door by one side of the clamping member, and a groove is formed on the other side of the clamping member. The engaging member of the second assembly is slidably connected to the groove of the clamping member, which prevents the sliding door from swinging when there is no lower track. By providing a first blocking member at at least one end of the clamping member, and the first blocking member being larger than the clamping member in the direction perpendicular to the movable door, the first blocking member can be blocked by the second blocking member during the movement of the movable door, thus preventing the movable door from swinging due to the inertia of opening and closing the door. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the background art, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments of this application or the background art will be described below.

[0018] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of the installation position of the sliding door assembly provided in the embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 shows an exploded view of an optional structure of the sliding door assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 3 shows an assembly diagram of the sliding door assembly shown in Figure 2;

[0021] Figure 4 shows another optional structural schematic diagram of the sliding door assembly provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 5 shows a schematic diagram of the installation of the sliding door assembly shown in Figure 4;

[0023] Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram of an optional structure of the clamping member provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 7 shows another optional structural schematic diagram of the clamping member provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 8 shows a schematic diagram of an optional structure of the first blocking member provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 9 shows another optional structural schematic diagram of the first blocking member provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 10 shows another optional structural schematic diagram of the first blocking member provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 11 shows a schematic diagram of an optional structure of the second blocking member provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 12 shows an optional structural schematic diagram of the second blocking member provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0030] The reference numerals in the figure represent: 10-clamping component; 20-first blocking component; 30-second blocking component; 101-base plate; 102-first side plate; 103-second side plate; 104-limiting groove; 105-sliding groove; 106-fixing hole; 107-partition; 201-main body; 202-blocking contact part; 203-accommodating groove; 204-fixing part; 205-countersunk hole; 301-top surface; 302-first blocking surface; 303-second blocking surface; 304-through hole; 305-slot; 306-side surface; 307-bottom surface; 308-clamping component; 309-groove structure. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more complete description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate preferred embodiments of the application. However, this application may be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this application will be thorough and complete.

[0032] It should be noted that when a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to and integrated with the other component, or there may be an intervening component present. The terms "mounted," "one end," "the other end," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0033] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0034] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of the installation position of a sliding door assembly according to an embodiment of this application. As shown in Figure 1, the sliding door assembly is installed at the bottom of the sliding door. Referring to Figures 2 to 5, the sliding door assembly includes a clamping member 10, a first blocking member 20, and a second blocking member 30. The clamping member 10 is elongated; one side of the clamping member 10 can be connected to the lower edge of the movable leaf (B, E) of the sliding door, and the other side of the clamping member 10 is provided with a sliding groove 105. The first blocking member 20 is block-shaped. The first blocking member 20 can be detachably connected to at least one end of the clamping member 10. The second blocking member 30 is block-shaped, and a slot 305 is formed on the end face of the second blocking member 30 for fixing the fixed leaf (C, D) of the sliding door; and a locking member 308 is also provided on one side of the second blocking member 30; the locking member 308 can be slidably connected to the sliding groove 105. Exemplarily, according to an embodiment of this application, the clamping member 10 is detachably connected to the lower edge of the movable door. Exemplarily, the clamping member 10 is connected to the movable door by means of adhesive, snap-fit, or threaded connection. Exemplarily, the second blocking member 30 is fixed to the ground by means of threading, adhesive, or other methods. According to an embodiment of this application, along the direction perpendicular to the movable door, the size of the first blocking member 20 is larger than the size of the clamping member 10, so as to interfere with the second blocking member 30 during the movement of the sliding door.

[0035] Referring to Figures 2, 3, and 5, when the sliding door assembly of this application is in use, the second blocking member 30 is fixed to the ground and clamped near the lower corner of the movable door, close to the fixed door. The side plate of the clamping member 10 away from the movable door slidably engages with the engaging member of the second blocking member 30, ensuring that when the movable door moves along the upper track of the sliding door, the lower part of the movable door is restrained by the engaging member, preventing the movable door from swinging. At least one end of the clamping member 10 is connected to the first blocking member 20. When the movable door moves, when it reaches the closed position or the maximum open position, the first blocking member 20 is blocked by the second blocking member 30, causing the sliding door to stop moving and preventing swaying caused by inertia when forcefully opening and closing the sliding door, thereby preventing possible spontaneous breakage of the tempered glass.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] Referring to Figures 2, 3, 6, 8, and 10, Embodiment 1 provides an optional structure for a sliding door assembly. Referring to Figure 6, the clamping member 10 is elongated and includes a base plate 101, a first side plate 102, and a second side plate 103. The top and bottom of the base plate 101 of the clamping member 10 respectively form a limiting groove 104 and a sliding groove 105. The limiting groove 104 engages with the movable leaf (B) of the sliding door, allowing the clamping member 10 to move with the sliding door. The sliding groove 105 engages with the second blocking member 30, constraining the movable leaf of the sliding door in a direction perpendicular to the sliding door's movement without affecting the door's movement. Referring to Figure 6, the bottom of the sliding groove 105 also includes a fixing hole 106. The fixing hole 106 is used to fix the first blocking member 20, which is connected to the fixing hole 106 by fasteners. According to some optional embodiments, a partition 107 is also provided in the slide 105, the partition 107 extending in a direction parallel to the central axis of the slide 105. The partition 107 divides the slide 105 into a first slide and a second slide. One of the first slide and the second slide is used to install a waterproof component, and the other is used to install a first blocking component 20. Optionally, the waterproof component includes a sealing strip and a brush, etc.

[0038] Referring to Figure 8, the main body 201 of the first blocking member 20 has a strip-shaped structure. One end of the first blocking member 20 is provided with a fixing part 204, and optionally, the other end is also provided with a blocking contact part 202. The fixing part 204 has a countersunk hole 205 on the side facing away from the main body 201. Optionally, the countersunk hole 205 and the central axis of the main body 201 do not coincide. Optionally, the blocking contact part 202 has a block-shaped structure, and a receiving groove 203 is formed on the top of the blocking contact part 202, which is used to receive the side plate of the slide groove 105. According to some optional embodiments, the surface of the blocking contact part 202 away from the fixing part 204 is provided with a buffer structure, such as a rubber pad, a plastic pad, etc. According to yet other optional embodiments, the blocking contact part 202 is made of a softer material, such as rubber, plastic, silicone, etc. Optionally, referring to Figure 9, the end of the first blocking member 20 away from the fixing part 204 does not have a separate blocking contact part 202. When the first blocking member 20 moves with the clamping member 10, it collides with the end face of the part of the second blocking member 30 that is embedded in the clamping member slide groove 105 (i.e., the later locking member 308), thus preventing the movable door from continuing to operate.

[0039] Referring to Figure 11, the main body of the second blocking member 30 is block-shaped. A through hole 304 extending from the top surface 301 of the second blocking member 30 to the bottom surface 307 is formed. A slot 305 is formed on the end face of the second blocking member 30, which is used to accommodate the side or lower corner of the fixed sash of the sliding door. One side surface 306 of the second blocking member 30 is also equipped with a locking member 308. Optionally, the locking member 308 has an L-shaped structure, which, together with the side surface 306 of the second blocking member 30, forms a groove structure 309. The bottom plate of the groove structure 309 extends from the bottom surface 307 of the second blocking member 30. The surface of the second blocking member 30 near the fixed sash is the first blocking surface 302, and the surface near the movable sash is the second blocking surface. The first blocking surface and / or the second blocking surface are used to block the axial movement of the first blocking member. Optionally, referring to Figure 12, the locking member 308 can be detachably connected to the second blocking member 30. For example, as shown in Figure 12, the side of the main body of the second blocking member 30 is provided with a slot, and the engaging member 308 is configured to include a sheet-like base. The sheet-like base of the engaging member 308 can be inserted into the slot on the side of the main body of the second blocking member 30.

[0040] Referring to Figures 2 and 3, the second blocking member 30 is fixed to the ground using fasteners passing through the through hole 304, and the slot 305 is connected to the fixed door panel (C). At least one end of the clamping member 10 is fitted with a first blocking member. The body 201 of the first blocking member 20 is inserted into the slide groove 105, and the lower edge of the side plate of the slide groove 105 engages with the receiving groove 203 of the blocking contact portion 202. The fixing portion 204 of the first blocking member 20 blocks the port of the limiting groove 104. The side plate of the slide groove 105 engages with the groove of the engaging member 308 of the second blocking member 30. The second blocking member 30 is closer to the center of the clamping member 10 than the first blocking member 20. The lower edge of the sliding door panel engages with the limiting groove 104 of the clamping member 10.

[0041] Example 2

[0042] Referring to Figures 4, 5, 7, 9, and 10, Embodiment 2 provides another optional structure for the sliding door assembly. Referring to Figure 7, the clamping member 10 is block-shaped and includes a base plate 101, a first side plate 102, and a second side plate 103. A limiting groove 104 and a sliding groove 105 are formed at the top and bottom of the clamping member 10, respectively. The limiting groove 104 engages with the movable leaf (B) of the sliding door, allowing the clamping member 10 to move with the sliding door. The sliding groove 105 engages with the second blocking member 30, constraining the movable leaf of the sliding door in a direction perpendicular to the sliding door's movement without affecting the door's movement. Referring to Figure 7, the side plate 102 also has countersunk holes for clamping the movable leaf of the sliding door with the clamping member 10.

[0043] Referring to Figure 9, the main body 201 of the first blocking member 20 has a block structure. A blocking contact portion 202 is provided on one side of the first blocking member 20. The blocking contact portion 202 also has a block structure. According to some optional embodiments, a buffer structure, such as a rubber pad or a plastic pad, is provided on the surface of the blocking contact portion 202 away from the fixing portion 204. According to yet other optional embodiments, the blocking contact portion 202 is made of a softer material, such as rubber, plastic, or silicone.

[0044] Referring to Figure 10, the main body of the second blocking member 30 is block-shaped. A through hole 304 extending from the top surface 301 of the second blocking member 30 to the bottom surface 307 is formed. A slot 305 is formed on the end face of the second blocking member 30, which is used to accommodate the side or lower corner of the fixed panel of the sliding door. One side surface 306 of the second blocking member 30 is also provided with a locking member 308. Optionally, the locking member 308 is a groove-shaped structure. The base plate of the groove-shaped structure 309 extends from the bottom surface 307 of the second blocking member 30.

[0045] Referring to Figures 4 and 5, the second blocking member 30 is fixed to the ground using fasteners passing through the through hole 304, and the slot 305 is connected to the fixed door panel (D). At least one end of the clamping member 10 is fitted with a first blocking member 20. The body 201 of the first blocking member 20 is inserted into the slide groove 105, and the lower edge of the side plate of the slide groove 105 engages with the receiving groove 203 of the blocking contact portion 202. The fixing portion 204 of the first blocking member 20 blocks the port of the limiting groove 104. The side plate of the slide groove 105 engages with the groove of the engaging member 308 of the second blocking member 30. The second blocking member 30 is closer to the center of the clamping member 10 than the first blocking member 20. The lower edge of the sliding door panel engages with the limiting groove 104 of the clamping member 10.

[0046] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide a sliding door, which includes a sliding door assembly as provided in any of the above embodiments.

[0047] The sliding door assembly provided in this application is connected to the lower edge of the movable door by one side of the clamping member, and a groove is formed on the other side of the clamping member. The engaging member of the second assembly is slidably connected to the groove of the clamping member, which prevents the sliding door from swinging when there is no lower track. By providing a first blocking member at at least one end of the clamping member, and the first blocking member being larger than the clamping member in the direction perpendicular to the movable door, the first blocking member can be blocked by the second blocking member during the movement of the movable door, thus preventing the movable door from swinging due to the inertia of opening and closing the door.

[0048] The embodiments described above are merely specific implementations of these embodiments, but the scope of protection for these embodiments is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in these embodiments should be included within the scope of protection of these embodiments. Therefore, the scope of protection for these embodiments should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A sliding door assembly, characterized in that, It includes a clamping member (10), a first blocking member (20), and a second blocking member (30); One side of the clamping member (10) can be connected to the lower edge of the movable leaf of the sliding door, and the other side of the clamping member (10) is constructed with a groove (105). The first blocking member (20) is block-shaped; the first blocking member (20) can be detachably connected to at least one end of the clamping member (10); the second blocking member (30) is block-shaped, and a slot is formed on the end face of the second blocking member (30) for accommodating the fixed leaf of the sliding door; and a locking member is also constructed on one side of the second blocking member (30); the locking member can be slidably connected to the slide groove (105).

2. The sliding door assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping member (10) further includes a limiting groove (104); the limiting groove (104) is used to fix the movable fan.

3. The sliding door assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the chute (105) is also provided with a fixing hole (106); the fixing hole (106) is used to fix the first blocking member (20).

4. The sliding door assembly according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, The slide groove (105) is also provided with a partition (107); the partition (107) divides the slide groove (105) into a first slide groove and a second slide groove; One of the first and second slides is used to install a waterproof component; the other of the first and second slides is used to install a first blocking component (20).

5. The sliding door assembly according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that, One end of the first blocking member (20) is provided with a fixing part (204), which is used to connect the first blocking member (20) to the clamping member (10); The other end of the first blocking member (20) is provided with a blocking contact portion, which is a block structure. A receiving groove is formed on the top of the blocking contact portion, which is used to receive the side plate of the slide (105).

6. The sliding door assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, A buffer structure is provided on the surface of the blocking contact portion away from the fixing portion (204).

7. The sliding door assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end face of the second blocking member (30) is formed with a through hole, and is threaded to the ground through the through hole.

8. The sliding door assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The engaging part of the second blocking member (30) is a groove-shaped structure.

9. The sliding door assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The groove of the groove structure is provided with an inner lining structure, which is used to reduce the width of the groove to increase the clamping force on the clamping member (10).

10. A sliding door, characterized in that, The sliding door includes a sliding door assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 10.