Universal storage device

By using flat side panels and back panels of metal materials, combined with the pre-positioned connections and fasteners of plastic adapters, the problems of complex structure and poor applicability of existing storage devices are solved, and rapid assembly, stable connection and safe use are achieved, and the application scope is expanded.

CN112220248BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-05GUANGDONG DTC HARDWARE PRECISION MFG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202011150928.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-10-24
Publication Date
2025-09-05
Estimated Expiration
2040-10-24

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Technical Problem

The existing storage devices have complex structures, poor applicability, and cumbersome assembly processes, so they cannot be widely used in storage devices such as drawers, storage boxes and shelves.

Method used

The flat-shaped side panels and back panels made of metal materials, combined with the adapter made of plastic and the rear bent parts, achieve rapid and stable assembly through pre-positioned connections and fasteners, forming a concealed cavity to protect the components, increasing storage space and safety of use.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the assembly process, improves the utilization space rate and assembly stability, expands the scope of application, and enhances user experience and safety.

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Abstract

A universal storage device includes a side panel and a back panel, characterized in that: the rear end of the side panel is integrally bent to form a rear bending portion; the left and right ends of the back panel are respectively provided with adapters, and are pre-positioned and fixedly connected to the rear bending portion of the side panel through the adapters; wherein the side panel, the back panel, and the rear bending portion form a spacing between each other; the rear bending portion is provided with a hanging portion, and the hanging portion is at least shielded by the side panel, the back panel, and the rear bending portion. The present invention not only simplifies the assembly process between the side panel and the back panel through the improvement of the above structure, but also can shield the hanging portion, the adapter and other components through the cooperation of the side panel, the back panel, and the rear bending portion, thereby improving the stability of the storage device. It has the characteristics of simple and reasonable structure, excellent performance, high compactness of connection of various components, low manufacturing cost, neat and exquisite appearance, quick and convenient assembly, safe and reliable use, and a wide range of applications, and is highly practical.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a universal storage device. Background Art

[0002] Chinese patent document CN201008445, published on January 23, 2008, discloses a novel drawer comprising a front panel, a back panel, two side panels, and a bottom panel. The front and back panels are glued to the ends of the side panels, and the bottom panel is glued to the bottom ends of the side panels. The width of the bottom panel is greater than the distance between the side panels, thereby forming a flange that can be sunk into the guide rails of the vertical panels of the storage cabinet. Because the width of the bottom panel is greater than the distance between the side panels, the flange can be sunk into the guide rails of the vertical panels of the storage cabinet, and the flange slides within the guide rails to open and close the drawer. This structure is said to have the advantages of being simpler, more durable, and more reliable than existing drawers. However, the drawer's complex structure makes the assembly process between the side panels, front panel, bottom panel, and back panel quite cumbersome. Furthermore, the drawer can only be used for assembling drawers and cannot be used for storage devices such as storage boxes and shelves, resulting in poor applicability. Therefore, further improvements are necessary. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a universal storage device to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, such as poor applicability, complex structure, and cumbersome assembly process.

[0004] A universal storage device designed for this purpose includes side panels and a back panel, and is characterized in that: the rear end of the side panel is integrally bent to form a rear bending portion; the left and right ends of the back panel are respectively provided with adapters, and are pre-positioned and fixedly connected to the rear bending portion of the side panel through the adapters; wherein, a distance is formed between the side panel, the back panel, and the rear bending portion; a hanging portion is provided on the rear bending portion, and the hanging portion is at least blocked by the side panel, the back panel, and the rear bending portion.

[0005] The upper end of the back panel is integrally bent with a shielding portion toward the rear of the side panel, and the shielding portion covers the spacing formed between the side panel, the back panel, and the rear bending portion; the adapter and the hanging portion are shielded by the side panel, the back panel, the rear bending portion, and the shielding portion.

[0006] A gap is formed between the side panel and the adapter, and between the back panel and the rear bending portion; the shielding portion covers the gap; the front end face of the hanging portion is shielded by the back panel, the outer side face is shielded by the side panel, the inner side face is shielded by the adapter, and the upper end face is shielded by the shielding portion.

[0007] The shielding portion, the side panels, the back panel, the rear bending portion, and the adapter together form a concealed cavity; the hanging portion is a notch and is interconnected with the concealed cavity.

[0008] This structure also includes a hanging member, which can be detachably hung on the rear bending portion through the hanging part and extends into the hidden cavity when hanging; wherein, when the hanging member extends into the hidden cavity, its front end face is blocked by the back panel, the outer side face is blocked by the side panel, the inner side face is blocked by the adapter, and the upper end face is blocked by the blocking portion.

[0009] The front and / or rear of the rear bending portion is further provided with a step, and the step and / or the hanging member are provided with an inclined portion.

[0010] The hanging portion is a strip-shaped notch; when the hanging member extends into the concealed cavity, its left and right sides act on the left and right sides of the strip-shaped notch, and at least act on the upper end of the strip-shaped notch when subjected to force.

[0011] The back plate is made of metal material and is flat; the adapter is located at the interval formed between the side plates, the back plate and the rear bend portion, and the end face of the adapter is mutually supported by the back of the back plate and / or the front of the rear bend portion.

[0012] The adapter is made of plastic, with its front end face leaning against and fixed behind the back panel, and its rear end face leaning against and pre-positioned in front of the rear bending portion; the front end face of the adapter is blocked by the back panel, the rear end face is blocked by the rear bending portion, the outer side face is blocked by the side panel, and the upper end face is blocked by the blocking portion.

[0013] The structure also includes a bottom plate.

[0014] A notch is provided on the rear bending portion; the adapter is fixedly arranged on the back panel and is provided with a snap-fit ​​position, and the adapter is pre-positioned up and down and snap-fitted to the notch of the rear bending portion through the snap-fit ​​position; a fastener is also provided between the rear bending portion and the adapter, and the two are fastened together by the fastener after positioning and snapping, so as to realize the assembly between the side panel and the back panel.

[0015] The side plate is made of metal material and is in the shape of a flat plate. A front bending portion is integrally bent on the inner side of the front end of the side plate, and the side plate is connected to the front plate through the front bending portion.

[0016] The lower end of the side plate is integrally or separately provided with a supporting portion.

[0017] The lower end of the back plate is integrally bent toward the front of the side plate to form a receiving portion.

[0018] The bottom of the bottom plate is respectively supported on the supporting portion and the receiving portion, and the rear end thereof and the front end of the back plate are mutually supported or clearance-matched.

[0019] The present invention improves the above-mentioned structure and uses metal materials to make flat side panels and back panels respectively. The flat side panels can avoid the problem of setting a cavity inside the side panel shell in the prior art, which leads to less storage space inside the drawer. The flat back panel can reduce its thickness to avoid the problem of the back panel being too thick and occupying the storage space inside the drawer, thereby further increasing the storage capacity inside the drawer, allowing users to store more objects, and at the same time, the interior and exterior of the assembled drawer can form a square layout, thereby further improving the internal space utilization rate of the drawer and the overall appearance; in addition, the flat side panels and back panel also have the advantages of convenient transportation and storage, and low manufacturing cost.

[0020] The rear end of the side panel is integrally bent to form a rear bending portion, and the left and right ends of the back panel are respectively provided with adapters made of plastic, and are pre-positioned and fixedly connected to the rear bending portion of the side panel through the adapter; since the rear bending portion and the adapter can be pre-positioned and connected first, the assembly accuracy of the two can be improved, and the fixation between the rear bending portion and the adapter by fasteners is facilitated, so that a convenient, fast and efficient assembly effect can be achieved between the side panel and the back panel, thereby effectively simplifying the assembly process between the side panel and the back panel and improving production efficiency; at the same time, due to the fastening effect of the fasteners, the side panel and the back panel can be effectively fastened and assembled, thereby further improving the assembly stability between the side panel and the back panel, and thereby improving the service life of the drawer.

[0021] Among them, a gap is formed between the side panel and the adapter, and between the back panel and the rear bending part. At the same time, the shielding part on the upper end of the back panel covers the gap, so that the above components together form a hidden cavity. This hidden cavity can fully shield the adapter and the hanging parts extending into the hidden cavity through the hanging part, which not only improves the compactness of the connection between the components, but also avoids the above components from being exposed due to assembly, which makes it easy for users to touch them when using the drawer, causing user injuries, or causing the above components to be damaged or fall off, affecting the assembly stability of the drawer, making the drawer assembly more firm and safer and more reliable for users to use, thereby improving the user experience.

[0022] When the hanging part is extended into the hidden cavity, it can also be positioned on the hanging part on the left and right, and can also act on the upper end of the strip notch when subjected to force, so that the storage device can be stably hung and used, thereby improving the storage stability of objects and enhancing the safety of users.

[0023] In general, it has the characteristics of simple and reasonable structure, excellent performance, compact connection of various components, low manufacturing cost, neat and exquisite appearance, quick and convenient assembly, safe and reliable use, etc. At the same time, the assembled storage device can be used as furniture drawers, storage boxes, shelves, etc., with a wide range of uses and strong practicality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the storage device and fixing components of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the hanging assembly structure of the storage device and the fixing component according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A in the figure is an enlarged structural diagram.

[0027] Figure 4 、 Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 6 、 Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the storage device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 8 for Figure 4 The enlarged structural diagram at B in FIG.

[0030] Figure 9 for Figure 7 The enlarged structural diagram at C in FIG.

[0031] Figure 10 for Figure 5 The enlarged structural diagram at D in FIG.

[0032] Figure 11 、 Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the backplane and adapter of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 13 、 Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a storage device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 15 Schematic diagram of the side panel structure of the second embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0036] First embodiment

[0037] See also Figures 1-12The universal storage device includes a side panel 1 and a back panel 2. The rear end of the side panel 1 is integrally bent to form a rear bending portion 3. The left and right ends of the back panel 2 are respectively provided with adapters 7, and are pre-positioned and fixedly connected to the rear bending portion 3 of the side panel 1 through the adapters 7. A distance is formed between the side panel 1, the back panel 2, and the rear bending portion 3. A hanging portion 40 is provided on the rear bending portion 3, and the hanging portion 40 is at least blocked by the side panel 1, the back panel 2, and the rear bending portion 3.

[0038] The upper end of the back panel 2 is integrally bent toward the rear of the side panel 1 to form a shielding portion 8, which covers the distance formed between the side panel 1, the back panel 2, and the rear bending portion 3; the adapter 7 and the hanging portion 40 are shielded by the side panel 1, the back panel 2, the rear bending portion 3, and the shielding portion 8.

[0039] A gap is formed between the side panel 1 and the adapter 7, and between the back panel 2 and the rear bending portion 3; the shielding portion 8 covers the gap; the front end face of the hanging portion 40 is shielded by the back panel 2, the outer side face is shielded by the side panel 1, the inner side face is shielded by the adapter 7, and the upper end face is shielded by the shielding portion 8.

[0040] The shielding portion 8, the side panel 1, the back panel 2, the rear bending portion 3 and the adapter 7 together form a concealed cavity; the hanging portion 40 is a notch and is interconnected with the concealed cavity.

[0041] The above-mentioned storage device can be used as a furniture drawer. It only needs to set a slide rail assembly on the outside of the side panel 1 and slide it open and close on the cabinet body through the slide rail assembly. It can also be placed separately on a desktop or in a cabinet and used as an ordinary storage box or as a shelf.

[0042] When the storage device of this structure is used as a shelf, a fixing member 50 is required to be provided with a fixing seat 51. The fixing member 50 can be a cabinet panel, door panel, wall panel, etc. The fixing seat 51 is provided with a hanging member 41. The hanging member 41 can be detachably hung on the rear bent portion 3 through the hanging portion 40 and extends into the hidden cavity when hung. In other words, the storage device can be fixed to the fixing seat 51 of the fixing member 50 through the cooperation of the hanging portion 40 and the hanging member 41, so that the storage device can be used as a shelf.

[0043] When the hanging member 41 extends into the concealed cavity, its front end face is blocked by the back panel 2 , its outer side face is blocked by the side panel 1 , its inner side face is blocked by the adapter 7 , and its upper end face is blocked by the blocking portion 8 .

[0044] The rear bent portion 3 is further provided with a step 42 on the front and / or rear side, and an inclined portion is provided on the step 42 and / or the hanging member 41. When the hanging member 41 is hung on the hanging portion 40, the hanging member 41 can tilt with the front step 42 via the inclined portion, and the fixing member 50 can tilt with the rear step 42 via the inclined portion, thereby improving the stability and rationality of the assembly of the fixing member 50 and the storage device.

[0045] The hanging portion 40 is a strip-shaped notch; when the hanging member 41 extends into the concealed cavity, its left and right sides act on the left and right sides of the strip-shaped notch, and at least act on the upper end of the strip-shaped notch when subjected to force.

[0046] The back panel 2 is made of metal material and is flat; the adapter 7 is located at the interval formed between the side panel 1, the back panel 2, and the rear bending portion 3, and the end face of the adapter 7 is against the back of the back panel 2 and / or the front of the rear bending portion 3.

[0047] The adapter 7 is made of plastic, and its front end face rests on and is fixed behind the back panel 2, and its rear end face rests on and is pre-positioned and fixed in front of the rear bending portion 3; the front end face of the adapter 7 is blocked by the back panel 2, the rear end face is blocked by the rear bending portion 3, the outer side face is blocked by the side panel 1, and the upper end face is blocked by the blocking portion 8.

[0048] The structure further comprises a bottom plate 12 .

[0049] A notch 4 is provided on the rear bending portion 3; the adapter 7 is fixedly arranged on the back panel 2, and a snap-fit ​​position 5 is provided on it, and the adapter 7 is pre-positioned up and down and snap-fitted to the notch 4 of the rear bending portion 3 through the snap-fit ​​position 5; a fastener 11 is also provided between the rear bending portion 3 and the adapter 7, and the two are fastened together by the fastener 11 after positioning and snapping, so as to realize the assembly between the side panel 1 and the back panel 2.

[0050] The side panel 1 is made of metal material and is in the shape of a flat plate. A front bent portion 13 is integrally bent on the inner side of the front end thereof, and is connected to a front panel 14 via the front bent portion 13 .

[0051] A support portion 15 is integrally or separately provided at the lower end of the side panel 1 .

[0052] The lower end of the back panel 2 is integrally bent toward the front of the side panel 1 to form a receiving portion 16 .

[0053] The bottom of the bottom plate 12 is respectively supported on the supporting portion 15 and the receiving portion 16 , and the rear end thereof is supported against or loosely fitted with the front of the back plate 2 .

[0054] In order to make the assembly of the adapter 7 more stable, an intermediate piece 30 is also provided behind the back plate 2. The intermediate piece 30 is made of metal material and welded to the back plate 2. The front end face of the adapter 7 and the back plate 2 are supported on each other and are fixedly connected to the intermediate piece 30 by fixing parts.

[0055] The side panel 1 is provided with an opening 20, and an assembly plate 21 is provided inside the opening 20; wherein the assembly plate 21 can be directly fixed inside the opening 20, or, as shown in FIG. Figure 4 、 Figure 5 As shown, an assembly part 22 is fixedly provided inside the opening portion 20 , and the assembly part 22 and the inside of the opening portion 20 form an assembly groove 23 . The assembly plate 22 is assembled on the assembly groove 23 , and its bottom is supported on the support portion 15 and / or the bottom plate 12 .

[0056] Second embodiment

[0057] See also Figure 13-15 The present universal storage device is different from the first embodiment in that the side panel 1 has a plate-like side wall.

[0058] Other undescribed parts are the same as those in the first embodiment.

[0059] The above is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, which shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and improvements are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed, which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A universal storage device, comprising a side panel (1) and a back panel (2), characterized in that: The rear end of the side panel (1) is integrally bent to form a rear bending portion (3); the left and right ends of the back panel (2) are respectively provided with adapters (7), and are pre-positioned and fixedly connected to the rear bending portion (3) of the side panel (1) through the adapters (7); wherein a distance is formed between the side panel (1), the back panel (2), and the rear bending portion (3); a hanging portion (40) is provided on the rear bending portion (3), and the hanging portion (40) is at least blocked by the side panel (1), the back panel (2), and the rear bending portion (3); The back plate (2) is made of metal material and is in the shape of a flat plate; the adapter (7) is located at the interval formed between the side plate (1), the back plate (2), and the rear bending portion (3), and the end surface of the adapter (7) is mutually supported by the rear surface of the back plate (2) and / or the front surface of the rear bending portion (3); Also includes a bottom plate (12); The rear bending portion (3) is provided with a notch (4); the adapter (7) is fixedly arranged on the back panel (2) and provided with a clamping position (5), and the adapter (7) is pre-positioned up and down and clamped on the notch (4) of the rear bending portion (3) through the clamping position (5); a fastener (11) is further provided between the rear bending portion (3) and the adapter (7), and the two are fastened together by the fastener (11) after being positioned and clamped, so as to realize the assembly between the side panel (1) and the back panel (2); The side plate (1) is made of metal material and is in the shape of a flat plate. A front bending portion (13) is integrally bent on the inner side of the front end thereof, and the front plate (14) is connected to the front bending portion (13). The lower end of the side plate (1) is integrally or separately provided with a supporting portion (15); The lower end of the back plate (2) is integrally bent toward the front of the side plate (1) to form a receiving portion (16); The bottom of the bottom plate (12) is respectively supported on the supporting portion (15) and the receiving portion (16), and the rear end thereof and the front end of the back plate (2) are mutually supported or clearance-matched.

2. The universal storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the back panel (2) is integrally bent toward the rear of the side panel (1) to form a shielding portion (8), which covers the spacing formed between the side panel (1), the back panel (2), and the rear bending portion (3); the adapter (7) and the hanging portion (40) are shielded by the side panel (1), the back panel (2), the rear bending portion (3), and the shielding portion (8).

3. The universal storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A gap is formed between the side panel (1) and the adapter (7), and between the back panel (2) and the rear bending portion (3); the shielding portion (8) covers the gap; the front end face of the hanging portion (40) is shielded by the back panel (2), the outer side face is shielded by the side panel (1), the inner side face is shielded by the adapter (7), and the upper end face is shielded by the shielding portion (8).

4. The universal storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shielding portion (8) and the side panels (1), the back panel (2), the rear bending portion (3), and the adapter (7) together form a concealed cavity; the hanging portion (40) is a notch and is in communication with the concealed cavity.

5. The universal storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The invention also includes a hanging member (41), which is detachably hung on the rear bending portion (3) through the hanging portion (40) and extends into the concealed cavity when hung; wherein, when the hanging member (41) extends into the concealed cavity, its front end face is blocked by the back plate (2), its outer side face is blocked by the side plate (1), its inner side face is blocked by the adapter (7), and its upper end face is blocked by the blocking portion (8).

6. The universal storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A step (42) is further provided in front of and / or behind the rear bending portion (3), and an inclined portion is provided on the step (42) and / or the hanging member (41).

7. The universal storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The hanging portion (40) is a strip-shaped notch; when the hanging member (41) extends into the concealed cavity, its left and right sides act on the left and right sides of the strip-shaped notch, and at least act on the upper end of the strip-shaped notch when subjected to force.

8. The universal storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adapter (7) is made of plastic, with its front end surface leaning against and fixed behind the back plate (2), and its rear end surface leaning against and pre-positioned in front of the rear bending portion (3); the front end surface of the adapter (7) is shielded by the back plate (2), the rear end surface is shielded by the rear bending portion (3), the outer side surface is shielded by the side plate (1), and the upper end surface is shielded by the shielding portion (8).

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