A seamless hinge for shower room glass door

By designing the seamless shower room glass door hinge and adopting a hidden shaft and limit groove structure, the problems of dirt and aesthetics in traditional hinge gaps are solved, achieving aesthetic and easy-to-clean effects.

CN113090147BActive Publication Date: 2024-12-31ZHONGSHAN WEILI SANITARY APPLIANCES EQUIP FACTORY
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202110456419.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-04-27
Publication Date
2024-12-31
Estimated Expiration
2041-04-27

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Technical Problem

There are gaps in the hinge of the glass door of the traditional shower room, which causes dirt to easily adhere, affecting the aesthetics, and the hinge shaft is partially exposed, making the aesthetics insufficient.

Method used

Design a seamless mount, adopting a surface cover, fixing sheet and rotating plate structure, and the hinge and screw connection between the rotating shaft and the fixing plate is hidden to create an overall seamless appearance, and the door is realized through the limiting groove and limiting screw Use rubber rings and gaskets to improve cleaning and protection.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the appearance of the hinge, is easy to clean, avoids dirt adhesion, and improves the aesthetics and user experience of the product.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a seamless hinge for a shower room glass door, comprising a face cover, a first fixing plate and a second fixing plate; the back side of the face cover is divided into a first fixing part and a second fixing part along a length direction; the first fixing part is provided with a concave cavity, a fixing plate is installed in the concave cavity, an outer edge of the fixing plate is hinged to one side of a rotating plate through a rotating shaft, and both ends of the rotating shaft are also hidden in the concave cavity; no gap of the hinge can be seen from the front side of the hinge, the hinge has a beautiful appearance, and is easy to clean; in particular, due to the use of the fixing plate, during assembly, the rotating shaft is first assembled, and then the fixing plate is assembled in the concave cavity through screws, the rotating shaft will not fall off, and the rotating shaft cannot be seen from the outside, making the appearance of the product more beautiful.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a shower room hardware, in particular to a hinge for a shower room glass door. Background Art

[0002] The hinges used for traditional shower room glass doors are two-fold. When viewed from the front, there is a wide gap in the middle of the hinge. The gap is not easy to clean and is prone to dirt. The dirt is dark in color, which seriously affects the appearance of the product. For this reason, the publication number is: The patent document CN206562856U discloses a seamless hinge and shower door, which adopts the following technical scheme: the outer side of the surface cover is a flat shell surface, and the inner side of the surface cover is provided with a first mounting groove and a second mounting groove; a fixed hinge part is provided in the first mounting groove, and the fixed hinge part at least includes a screw fastener provided in the first mounting groove, and a first fixing screw matched with the screw fastener; a movable hinge part is provided in the second mounting groove, and the movable hinge part at least includes a movable hinge body, a hinge shaft, and a second fixing screw for locking into the movable hinge body, the hinge shaft is pinned into and fixed on the side of the second mounting groove away from the first mounting groove, the movable hinge body is rotatably connected to the hinge shaft and can be rotatably built into the second mounting groove or flipped out of the outer side of the surface cover from the second mounting groove with the hinge shaft as the axis, the hinge shell surface is seamless as a whole, which improves the aesthetics of the product, but the two ends or one end of the hinge shaft are exposed outside the surface cover, and the aesthetics is still insufficient. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides a seamless hinge for a shower room glass door with an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem is:

[0005] A seamless hinge for a shower room glass door, characterized in that it comprises a face cover, a first fixing plate and a second fixing plate; the back side of the face cover is divided into a first fixing portion and a second fixing portion along the length direction, the first fixing portion is provided with a concave cavity, a fixing plate is installed in the concave cavity, the outer edge of the fixing plate is hinged to one side of a rotating plate through a rotating shaft, and the two ends of the rotating shaft are also hidden in the concave cavity; the rotating plate and the first fixing plate are connected by a first screw and then clamp the movable door; a notch is provided at the outer edge of the concave cavity, after the rotating plate is turned outward and opened into place, a part of the rotating plate is located in the notch; the second fixing portion and the second fixing plate are connected by a second screw and then clamp the fixed glass.

[0006] The outer edge of the fixed plate is provided with a concave opening, so that the outer edge of the fixed plate forms two connecting parts, and the connecting parts are provided with a first axial hole; the outer side of the rotating plate is provided with a shaft sleeve, and the shaft sleeve is provided with a second axial hole. After the shaft sleeve is inserted into the concave opening, the rotating shaft is installed in the first axial hole and the second axial hole.

[0007] An arc-shaped limiting groove is arranged at the end of the shaft sleeve, and a limiting hole is arranged at the connecting portion. A limiting screw with a front end extending into the limiting groove is installed in the limiting hole.

[0008] A first back cover is installed on the first fixing plate; a first clamping portion is provided at one end of the first fixing plate, and a first screw hole is provided at the end face of the other end, and a first telescopic screw is installed in the first screw hole; a second clamping portion corresponding to the first clamping portion is provided on the inner wall of one end of the first back cover, and a third clamping portion corresponding to the first telescopic screw is provided at the other end. After assembly, the first clamping portion is engaged with the second clamping portion, and the end face of the first telescopic screw is engaged with the third clamping portion to fix the first back cover.

[0009] A second back cover is installed on the second fixing plate; a fourth clamping portion is provided at one end of the second fixing plate, and a second screw hole is provided at the end face of the other end, in which a second telescopic screw is installed; a fifth clamping portion corresponding to the fourth clamping portion is provided on the inner wall of one end of the second back cover, and a sixth clamping portion corresponding to the second telescopic screw is provided at the other end; after assembly, the fourth clamping portion is engaged with the fifth clamping portion, and the end face of the second telescopic screw is engaged with the sixth clamping portion to fix the second back cover.

[0010] The rotating plate is provided with a first protruding connecting column, the first connecting column is provided with a first screw hole, the first screw is threadedly connected to the first screw hole, and a rubber ring is sleeved on the first connecting column. After assembly, the rubber ring is located in the assembly hole of the movable door.

[0011] The second fixing portion is provided with a second protruding connecting column, the second connecting column is provided with a second screw hole, and the second screw is threadedly connected with the second screw hole.

[0012] A first outer gasket is installed between the movable door and the rotating plate; and a first inner gasket is installed between the movable door and the first fixed plate.

[0013] A third connecting column is provided at the bottom of the first outer gasket, the third connecting column is provided with a third screw hole, the rotating plate is provided with a mounting hole, and the front end of the third screw passes through the mounting hole and is threadedly connected with the third screw hole.

[0014] A second outer gasket is installed between the fixed glass and the second fixing part; and a second inner gasket is installed between the fixed glass and the second fixing plate.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: from the front side of the hinge, the gap of the hinge cannot be seen, the appearance is beautiful, and it is easy to clean. In particular, due to the use of a fixing plate, during assembly, the rotating shaft is first assembled, and then the fixing plate is assembled in the concave cavity by screws. The rotating shaft will not fall off and cannot be seen from the outside, making the appearance of the product more beautiful. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the closed state structure of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the closed state of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a partial structural decomposition of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the present invention in an open state;

[0021] Figure 5 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the first rear cover structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 This is the second schematic diagram of the first rear cover structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the second rear cover structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 8 This is the second schematic diagram of the second rear cover structure of the present invention;

[0025] Fig. 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] Reference Figures 1 to 8A seamless hinge for a shower room glass door, the hinge is a 180-degree hinge, including a face cover 1, a first fixing plate 20 and a second fixing plate 28; the back of the face cover 1 is divided into a first fixing part and a second fixing part along the length direction, the first fixing part is provided with a concave cavity 2, a plurality of connecting holes are arranged inside the concave cavity 2, a fixing plate 8 is installed in the concave cavity 2 by screws, the outer edge of the fixing plate 8 is hinged to one side of a rotating plate 9 through a rotating shaft 16, and the two ends of the rotating shaft 16 are also hidden in the concave cavity 2; the rotating plate 9 and the first fixing plate 20 are connected by a first screw 36 to clamp the movable door; a notch 37 is provided on the outer edge of the concave cavity, after the rotating plate 9 is turned outward and opened in place, a part of the rotating plate 9 is located in the notch, so that a larger angle of door opening can be achieved; the second fixing part is connected to the second fixing plate 28 by a second screw 35 to clamp the fixed glass.

[0027] The invention has no visible hinge gap from the front side of the hinge, has a beautiful appearance, and is easy to clean. Due to the use of the fixing plate 8, when assembling, the rotating shaft 16 is first assembled, and then the fixing plate 8 is assembled in the concave cavity 2 by screws, so that the rotating shaft 16 will not fall off and cannot be seen from the outside, making the appearance of the product more beautiful.

[0028] The outer edge of the fixed plate 8 is provided with a concave opening 38, so that the outer edge of the fixed plate 8 forms two connecting parts 39, and the connecting part 39 is provided with a first shaft hole 10; the outer side of the rotating plate 9 is provided with a shaft sleeve 40, and the shaft sleeve 40 is provided with a second shaft hole 12. After the shaft sleeve 40 is inserted into the concave opening 38, the rotating shaft 16 is installed in the first shaft hole 10 and the second shaft hole 12, and a sleeve 15 (which can also be a bearing) is installed between the second shaft hole 12 and the rotating shaft 16. A concave step is also provided on the fixed plate 8. After the hinge is closed, the rear surface of the rotating plate 9 is flush with the rear surface of the fixed plate 8.

[0029] An arc-shaped limiting groove 13 is provided at the end of the shaft sleeve 40, and a limiting hole 11 is provided at the connecting portion 39. A limiting screw 17 (limiting pin) is installed in the limiting hole 11, and the front end of the limiting screw 17 extends into the limiting groove 13. After the hinge is fully opened, the end of the limiting groove 13 blocks the limiting screw 17. Compared with the limiting method of contacting the end face of the notch with the surface of the rotating plate 9, the limiting groove 13 and the limiting screw 17 are used in the present invention to open and close the door with a small sound, and no collision marks will be left on the end face of the notch and the rotating plate 9 due to rigid collision, thereby affecting the aesthetics of the product.

[0030] A first back cover 5 is installed on the first fixing plate 20; a first clamping portion 41 is provided at one end of the first fixing plate 20, and a first screw hole is provided at the end face of the other end, in which a first telescopic screw 24 is installed; a second clamping portion 42 corresponding to the first clamping portion 41 is provided on the inner wall of one end of the first back cover 5, and a third clamping portion 43 corresponding to the first telescopic screw 24 is provided at the other end. After assembly, the first clamping portion 41 is engaged with the second clamping portion 42, and the end face of the first telescopic screw 24 is engaged with the third clamping portion 43 to fix the first back cover 5. With this assembly method, the screws cannot be seen from the outside, the appearance is beautiful, and it is easy to clean. When disassembling, you only need to use a flat-blade screwdriver to gently pry the first back cover 5 to remove it.

[0031] The assembly structure of the second back cover 7 is the same as that of the first back cover 5. Specifically, the second back cover 7 is installed on the second fixing plate 28; a fourth clamping portion 44 is provided at one end of the second fixing plate 28, and a second screw hole is provided at the end face of the other end, and a second telescopic screw 45 is installed in the second screw hole; a fifth clamping portion 46 corresponding to the fourth clamping portion 44 is provided on the inner wall of one end of the second back cover 7, and a sixth clamping portion 47 corresponding to the second telescopic screw 45 is provided at the other end. After assembly, the fourth clamping portion 44 is engaged with the fifth clamping portion 46, and the end face of the second telescopic screw 45 is engaged with the sixth clamping portion 47 to fix the second back cover 7.

[0032] The rotating plate 9 is provided with a first protruding connecting column 14, the first connecting column 14 is provided with a first screw hole, the first screw 36 is threadedly connected to the first screw hole, and a rubber ring 48 is sleeved on the first connecting column 14. After assembly, the rubber ring 48 is located in the assembly hole of the movable door. The second fixing part is provided with a second protruding connecting column 49, the second connecting column 49 is provided with a second screw hole, the second screw 35 is threadedly connected to the second screw hole, and the assembly is simple and convenient.

[0033] A first outer gasket 18 is installed between the movable door and the rotating plate 9; a first inner gasket 19 is installed between the movable door and the first fixed plate 20. Similarly, a second outer gasket 26 is installed between the fixed glass and the second fixed portion; a second inner gasket 27 is installed between the fixed glass and the second fixed plate 28. The first outer gasket 18, the first inner gasket 19, the second outer gasket 26, and the second inner gasket 27 have a certain elasticity and can protect the glass.

[0034] A third connecting column 50 is provided at the bottom of the first outer gasket 18, and the third connecting column 50 is provided with a third screw hole. The rotating plate 9 is provided with a mounting hole 51, and the front end of the third screw passes through the mounting hole 51 and is threadedly connected with the third screw hole.

[0035] Reference Figures 1 to 8 The present invention can also be made into hinges of other angles, such as Fig. 9 The 135 degree hinge shown in the figure has the same structure and working principle as the 180 degree hinge, except for the shape of the cover.

[0036] The above implementation modes cannot limit the protection scope of the present invention. The equivalent modifications and changes made by those skilled in the art without departing from the overall concept of the present invention are still within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A seamless hinge for a shower room glass door, characterized in that The invention comprises a cover (1), a first fixing plate (20) and a second fixing plate (28); the back side of the cover (1) is divided into a first fixing part and a second fixing part along the length direction; the first fixing part is provided with a concave cavity (2), a fixing plate (8) is installed in the concave cavity (2), the outer edge of the fixing plate (8) is hinged to one side of a rotating plate (9) via a rotating shaft (16), and both ends of the rotating shaft (16) are also hidden in the concave cavity (2); the rotating plate (9) and the first fixing plate (20) are connected by a first screw (36) to clamp the movable door; the outer edge of the concave cavity is provided with a notch (37), and after the rotating plate (9) is turned outward and opened to the right position, a part of the rotating plate (9) is located in the notch; the second fixing part is connected to the second fixing plate (28) by a second screw (35) to clamp the fixed glass; The outer edge of the fixed plate (8) is provided with a concave opening (38), so that the outer edge of the fixed plate (8) forms two connecting parts (39), and the connecting parts (39) are provided with a first shaft hole (10); the outer side of the rotating plate (9) is provided with a shaft sleeve (40), and the shaft sleeve (40) is provided with a second shaft hole (12), and after the shaft sleeve (40) is inserted into the concave opening (38), the rotating shaft (16) is installed in the first shaft hole (10) and the second shaft hole (12); A first rear cover (5) is mounted on the first fixing plate (20); a first locking portion (41) is provided at one end of the first fixing plate (20), and a first screw hole is provided at the end surface of the other end, in which a first telescopic screw (24) is installed; a second locking portion (42) corresponding to the first locking portion (41) is provided on the inner wall of one end of the first rear cover (5), and a third locking portion (43) corresponding to the first telescopic screw (24) is provided at the other end; after assembly, the first locking portion (41) is engaged with the second locking portion (42), and the end surface of the first telescopic screw (24) is engaged with the third locking portion (43) to fix the first rear cover (5).

2. The seamless hinge according to claim 1, characterized in that An arc-shaped limiting groove (13) is provided at the end of the shaft sleeve (40), and a limiting hole (11) is provided at the connecting portion (39). A limiting screw (17) is installed in the limiting hole (11), the front end of which extends into the limiting groove (13).

3. The seamless hinge according to claim 1, characterized in that A second back cover (7) is mounted on the second fixing plate (28); a fourth locking portion (44) is provided at one end of the second fixing plate (28), and a second screw hole is provided at the end surface of the other end, in which a second telescopic screw (45) is installed; a fifth locking portion (46) corresponding to the fourth locking portion (44) is provided on the inner wall of one end of the second back cover (7), and a sixth locking portion (47) corresponding to the second telescopic screw (45) is provided at the other end; after assembly, the fourth locking portion (44) is engaged with the fifth locking portion (46), and the end surface of the second telescopic screw (45) is engaged with the sixth locking portion (47) to fix the second back cover (7).

4. The seamless hinge according to claim 1, characterized in that The rotating plate (9) is provided with a first protruding connecting column (14), the first connecting column (14) is provided with a first screw hole, the first screw (36) is threadedly connected to the first screw hole, and a rubber ring (48) is sleeved on the first connecting column (14), and after assembly, the rubber ring (48) is located in the assembly hole of the movable door.

5. The seamless hinge according to claim 1, characterized in that The second fixing portion is provided with an outwardly protruding second connecting column (49), the second connecting column (49) is provided with a second screw hole, and the second screw (35) is threadedly connected to the second screw hole.

6. The seamless hinge according to claim 1, characterized in that A first outer gasket (18) is installed between the movable door and the rotating plate (9); and a first inner gasket (19) is installed between the movable door and the first fixed plate (20).

7. The seamless hinge according to claim 6, characterized in that A third connecting column (50) is provided at the bottom of the first outer gasket (18), the third connecting column (50) is provided with a third screw hole, the rotating plate (9) is provided with a mounting hole (51), and the front end of the third screw passes through the mounting hole (51) and is threadedly connected to the third screw hole.

8. The seamless hinge according to claim 1, characterized in that A second outer gasket (26) is installed between the fixed glass and the second fixing portion; and a second inner gasket (27) is installed between the fixed glass and the second fixing plate (28).