A sliding door assembly

Abstract

The application discloses a sliding door assembly, which comprises an upper rail, a sliding part, a movable door, a connecting part and a positioning part. The upper rail extends along a first direction. The sliding part is movably arranged in the upper rail along the first direction. The movable door is provided with a limiting slot which is open upward and extends along the first direction. The connecting part is detachably fixed with the sliding part and is inserted into the limiting slot. The positioning part is adapted to fix the connecting part in the limiting slot. The sliding door assembly of the application can make the movable door and the upper rail in sliding connection without opening a hole in the movable door to install a hanging clamp, and is more beautiful and convenient to disassemble and assemble.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of bathroom technology, and more specifically to a sliding door assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Shower rooms typically have glass doors, which are usually suspended below an upper track. In current technology, holes are usually drilled in the glass door to install the hanging clamps, which are then fixed to the pulleys. This results in the hanging clamps being exposed on the track, affecting the aesthetics. If the hanging clamps are to be hidden, the track must be enlarged and heightened, which also affects the product's aesthetics and wastes resources. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned defects or problems in the prior art and to provide a sliding door assembly that allows the sliding door to slide on the upper track without the need to drill holes in the sliding door to install hanging clamps, which is more aesthetically pleasing and easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A sliding door assembly includes an upper track extending in a first direction; a sliding member movably mounted in the upper track in the first direction; a movable door having a limiting groove at its top opening upward and extending in the first direction; a connecting member detachably fixed to the sliding member and also inserted into the limiting groove; and a positioning member adapted to fix the connecting member in the limiting groove.

[0006] Based on technical solution one, there is also technical solution two. In technical solution two, the connector has a threaded groove with its opening facing the bottom of the limiting groove. One end of the threaded groove opens on the outward end face of the connector and slopes inward from top to bottom. One wall of the limiting groove extends toward the other wall and has a limiting wall. The positioning member is inserted into the threaded groove and threadedly engaged with the threaded groove so that the connector abuts against the limiting wall of the limiting groove and fixes the connector to the end of the limiting groove.

[0007] Based on technical solution two, technical solution three is also provided, which further includes a sealing component; the upper track is provided with a chute extending along a first direction, the translation component is movably installed in the chute, the lower end of the chute is provided with a support wall, the support wall has a slot and an inlet / outlet adjacent to the slot, the translation component is adapted to be detachably fixed to the connector through the slot, and the inlet / outlet is adapted to allow the translation component to pass through; the sealing component is adapted to block the inlet / outlet to restrict the translation component from leaving the chute.

[0008] Based on technical solution three, there is also technical solution four. In technical solution four, the translation component includes a sliding frame and pulleys on both sides of the sliding frame. The axis of the pulleys extends along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The support wall is provided with a first inclined surface that slopes from top to bottom toward the slot. The pulleys are provided with a second inclined surface that matches the first inclined surface.

[0009] Based on technical solution four, technical solution five is also provided, which further includes an adjusting component; the sliding frame has a threaded through hole in the vertical direction; the connecting component includes a body and an adjusting rod, the body is inserted into the limiting groove and has a first channel extending in the vertical direction and a second channel communicating with the first channel, the second channel extends in the first direction and opens on the outward end face of the connecting component; the adjusting rod extends in the vertical direction, one end of which is screwed to the threaded through hole, and the other end extends into the first channel and is provided with a face gear; the adjusting component is placed in the second channel, one end of which is provided with a cylindrical gear meshing with the face gear, and the other end is provided with an adjusting part, the cylindrical gear being configured to rotate when the adjusting part is operated to drive the adjusting rod to move in the vertical direction.

[0010] Based on technical solution five, technical solution six is ​​also provided. Technical solution six further includes a bumper, a damper, and a translational component. The bumper is fixedly connected to the slide groove. The damper is installed in the slide groove and extends along a first direction. The damper is adapted to pass through the opening of the slide groove. The translational component is movably installed in the slide groove along the first direction. The translational component and the translational component are rotatably connected to both ends of the damper about an axis extending along a second direction. The translational component is adapted to pass through the inlet and outlet. The damper is adapted to cooperate with the bumper to achieve slow closing of the movable door.

[0011] Based on technical solution six, there is also technical solution seven, which further includes a decorative cover. The decorative cover is rotatably connected to the connector at the outer end of the connector about an axis extending along the second direction to cover the threaded groove and the second channel.

[0012] Based on technical solution seven, technical solution eight is also provided. In technical solution eight, the upper track is further provided with two baffles extending downward from the support wall at the edge of the slot, the two baffles being parallel to each other and opposite to each other; the sealing member extends along the first direction and is provided with a sealing part suitable for sealing the inlet and outlet and two snap-fit ​​parts located on both sides of the sealing part along the first direction; the snap-fit ​​parts are suitable for being inserted between the two baffles and tightly abutting against the first inclined surface.

[0013] Based on technical solution eight, there is also technical solution nine. In technical solution nine, the movable door includes a door body and a door frame surrounding the door body, and the limiting groove is located at the upper end of the door frame.

[0014] Based on technical solution nine, technical solution ten is also provided. In technical solution ten, the upper track is provided with two sliding grooves arranged along the second direction. The upper track is also provided with two parallel and opposite baffles on both sides along the second direction. The two sliding grooves are located between the two baffles, and the two baffles are adapted to cover the limiting grooves. The number of movable doors is at least two. The inlet and outlet of the two sliding grooves are arranged on the same side. The door frame includes two horizontal profiles extending along the first direction, two vertical profiles extending along the vertical direction, and four corner brackets connecting the horizontal profiles and the vertical profiles. The limiting groove is located on the upper part of the upper horizontal profile. Each movable door is equipped with two connectors, two sliding members, a number of positioning members equal to the number of threaded grooves of each connector, a damper, and a sliding pair. The positioning members are adapted to fix the two connectors to the two ends of the limiting groove respectively.

[0015] As can be seen from the above description of the present invention, compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. In technical solution one, during installation, the sliding component is movably installed in the upper track, the connecting component is fixed to the sliding component, and then the connecting component is inserted into the limiting groove of the movable door and fixed in the limiting groove by the positioning component, so that the movable door and the upper track can be slidably connected; this eliminates the need to drill holes in the door to install hanging clamps to slide the movable door and the upper track, which is more aesthetically pleasing; in this technical solution, the movable door and the sliding component are connected by the connecting component, which makes disassembly and assembly convenient.

[0017] 2. In technical solution two, the positioning component is threadedly engaged with the threaded groove, and the connecting component abuts against the limiting wall of the limiting groove, thus concealing the structure of the positioning component and making it more aesthetically pleasing. In actual use, after installing the end of the connecting component near the limiting groove, the positioning component is inserted into the threaded groove at the outward-facing end of the connecting component and threadedly engaged with the threaded groove. As the positioning component fully enters the threaded groove, it will inevitably lift the connecting component, forming a tight abutment between the connecting component and the limiting wall, thereby fixing the connecting component relative to the limiting groove. Furthermore, this structure allows the limiting wall to cooperate with the bottom of the limiting groove to restrict the vertical movement of the connecting component, thus ensuring that the connecting component has no vertical movement margin within the limiting groove, making the movement of the movable door more stable.

[0018] 3. In technical solution three, when the sliding component is damaged and needs to be replaced, the movable door is moved to a position where it does not contact the side frames. The positioning component is then disassembled by rotating it, and the connecting component can slide out of the limiting groove, allowing the movable door to be disassembled. Subsequently, the sealing component is removed, and the sliding component is moved to the inlet / outlet to be removed. After replacement, the sliding component is placed in the inlet / outlet and then moved to the supporting wall. The connecting component is then placed in the limiting groove and fixed by the positioning component. It can be seen that the setting of the inlet / outlet facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the sliding component without damaging the wall.

[0019] 4. In technical solution four, the setting of the first and second inclined surfaces allows the pulleys on both sides of the sliding frame to automatically align with the center line, ensuring that the movable door moves in a straight line along the first direction. At the same time, the pulleys can also drive the dust on the first inclined surface to be discharged through the groove of the sliding track during the rolling process, thereby achieving a self-cleaning effect.

[0020] 5. In technical solution five, when installing the connector and the sliding component, the upper end of the adjusting rod is inserted into the threaded through hole of the sliding component, and the adjusting part is driven to rotate by an external installation tool. The adjusting component then drives the adjusting rod to rotate around the vertically extending axis until the adjusting rod is screwed into the sliding component. After installation, when it is necessary to adjust the height of the movable door, the adjusting part can also be driven to rotate by an external tool, thereby causing the adjusting rod to partially exit the threaded through hole or insert into the threaded through hole. It can be seen that this technical solution can realize the adjustment of the height of the movable door from the side of the movable door or the upper track, which is both aesthetically pleasing and practical.

[0021] 6. In technical solution six, the setting of the bumper and damper enables slow and gentle door closing, resulting in a better user experience. The damper can pass through the groove opening, so it is mainly held in the groove by the translation sub-parts and translation parts at both ends. When the translation parts, dampers, or translation sub-parts need to be replaced, the translation parts and dampers can be removed as a whole when they are moved to the inlet and outlet. Then, the translation sub-parts are moved until they are also moved to the inlet and outlet. The translation sub-parts are then passed through the inlet and outlet and removed. After replacement, the translation sub-parts are first entered into the groove from the inlet and outlet. The translation sub-parts are then moved away from the inlet and outlet until they are opposite to the inlet and outlet. The translation sub-parts are then placed into the groove from the inlet and outlet. Finally, the inlet and outlet are sealed with the sealing parts. It can be seen that the structural design of this technical solution makes the maintenance of the translation parts, dampers, or translation sub-parts convenient, easy to disassemble and assemble, and does not require damage to the wall.

[0022] 7. In technical solution seven, the decorative cover is designed to cover the outer end of the connector during the movement of the movable door, which is more aesthetically pleasing and can prevent impurities from entering the threaded groove and the second channel. The decorative cover and the connector are rotatably connected around the axis extending along the second direction. When it is necessary to operate the positioning or adjustment parts, the decorative cover can be flipped up, which is convenient.

[0023] 8. In technical solution seven, the structure of the sealing component is designed to facilitate disassembly and assembly. The snap-fit ​​part can form an interference fit with the two baffles and can also tightly abut against the first inclined surface, resulting in a stable structure. The two baffles are designed to cover the connection structure of the connecting component and the translation component, making it more aesthetically pleasing.

[0024] 9. In technical solution nine, the movable door consists of a door body and a door frame. The door body is generally made of glass, and the door frame is generally made of profile. The limiting groove is formed on the door frame to facilitate production and processing.

[0025] 10. In technical solution ten, the two sliding tracks facilitate the pushing and pulling of multiple movable doors, and the two baffles cover the limiting groove at the upper end of the door frame, making it more aesthetically pleasing; the inlet and outlet of the two sliding tracks are set on the same side, making it more convenient for users to operate; the structure of the door frame is easy to disassemble and assemble; each movable door is equipped with two connectors, two sliding parts, multiple positioning parts, one damper and one sliding sub-part. The positioning parts are suitable for fixing the two connectors to the two ends of the limiting groove respectively, so that both ends of the movable door are slidably connected to the upper track, making the movable door slide more smoothly. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the following description of the embodiments are briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a partial schematic diagram of the track of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the movable door of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 4 An enlarged schematic diagram of part B;

[0032] Figure 6 for Figure 4 An enlarged schematic diagram of part C;

[0033] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the movable door, connector, and decorative cover of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 8 Partial cross-section of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0035] Figure 9 Partial cross-section of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0036] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing component of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the connector and positioning element of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 12 Cross-sectional view of the present invention Figure 3 ;

[0039] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the collision barrier of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the damper, translation component, and translation pair of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 15 for Figure 14 A sectional view;

[0042] Figure 16 This is an exploded view of the damper, translation component, and translation pair of the present invention.

[0043] Explanation of key figure labels:

[0044] Upper track 100; slide rail 101; support wall 1011; first inclined surface 10111; groove 1012; inlet / outlet 1013; baffle wall 1014; baffle plate 102; movable door 200; door body 201; door frame 202; horizontal profile 203; limiting groove 2031; limiting wall 20311; extension wall 20312; first clamping groove 2032; first insertion groove 2033; vertical profile 204; second clamping groove 2041; second insertion groove 2042; embedded groove 2043; corner bracket 205; first connecting plate 2051; second connecting plate 2052; adhesive strip 300; translation component 10; sliding frame 11; threaded through hole 111; slide rail Wheel 12; Second inclined surface 121; Connector 20; Body 21; First channel 211; Second channel 212; Insertion part 213; Threaded groove 214; Adjusting rod 22; Face gear 221; Positioning part 30; Sealing part 40; Sealing part 41; Snap-fit ​​part 42; Snap block 421; Helical tooth 4211; Abutting surface 42111; Base plate 43; Adjusting part 50; Cylindrical gear 51; Adjusting part 52; Collision stopper 60; Protrusion 61; Damper 70; Bracket 71; Guide groove 711; Inclined groove 712; Buffer 72; Spring 73; Sliding part 74; Protrusion 741; Buffer part 742; Limiting part 743; Translation pair 80; Decorative cover 90. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be considered as excluding other embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0046] Unless otherwise expressly defined, the use of terms such as "first," "second," or "third" in the claims, description, and accompanying drawings of this invention is for distinguishing different objects and not for describing a specific order.

[0047] Unless otherwise expressly defined, in the claims, description, and accompanying drawings of this invention, the use of directional terms such as "center," "lateral," "longitudinal," "horizontal," "vertical," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise" to indicate orientation or positional relationships is based on the orientation and positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and is only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the specific scope of protection of this invention.

[0048] Unless otherwise expressly defined, the terms "fixed connection" or "fixed connection" used in the claims, description and drawings of this invention should be interpreted broadly to refer to any connection in which there is no displacement or relative rotation relationship between the two parties, including non-removable fixed connection, detachable fixed connection, integral connection and fixed connection by other means or components.

[0049] In the claims, description and accompanying drawings of this invention, the terms "comprising," "having," and variations thereof are used to mean "including but not limited to."

[0050] See Figure 1-16 , Figure 1-16 A sliding door assembly is shown, including an upper track 100, a movable door 200, a sliding member 10, a connector 20, a positioning member 30, a sealing member 40, an adjusting member 50, a collision stop 60, a damper 70, a sliding sub-member 80, and a decorative cover 90.

[0051] The upper track 100 extends along a first direction, and the translation member 10 is movably installed in the upper track 100 along the first direction. The top of the movable door 200 is provided with a limiting groove 2031 that opens upward and extends along the first direction. The connecting member 20 is detachably fixed to the translation member 10 and is also inserted into the limiting groove 2031. The positioning member 30 is adapted to fix the connecting member 20 in the limiting groove 2031.

[0052] See Figure 2-3The upper track 100 is provided with a chute 101 extending along a first direction. The lower end of the chute 101 is provided with a support wall 1011. The support wall 1011 has a slot 1012 and an inlet / outlet 1013 adjacent to the slot 1012. In this embodiment, the inlet / outlet 1013 is located near the end of the chute 101 but still has a certain distance from the outermost end of the chute 101. The width of the inlet / outlet 1013 along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction is greater than the width of the slot 1012 along the second direction. The second direction is also perpendicular to the movable door 200. The support wall 1011 is provided with a first inclined surface 10111 that slopes downwards towards the slot 1012. The two opposing first inclined surfaces 10111 form an inverted V-shape. The upper track 100 is also provided with two baffles 1014 extending downwards from the support wall 1011 at the edge of the slot 1012. The two baffles 1014 are parallel to each other and opposite to each other. Both baffles 1014 are perpendicular to the second direction.

[0053] In this embodiment, the upper track 100 is provided with two chutes 101 arranged along the second direction. The upper track 100 also has two parallel and opposite baffles 102 on both sides along the second direction. The two chutes 101 are located between the two baffles 102, and the inlet and outlet 1013 of the two chutes 101 are arranged on the same side. Figure 3 Both inlet and outlet 1013 are located near the right end of the slide 101. In this embodiment, both baffles 102 are perpendicular to the second direction. When the movable door 200 is slidably connected to the upper track 100, the two baffles 102 can block the limiting groove 2031. In specific implementation, the upper track 100 is integrally formed from profile.

[0054] See Figure 1 and Figure 4-7 The movable door 200 includes a door body 201 and a door frame 202 surrounding the door body 201. A limiting groove 2031 is provided at the upper end of the door frame 202. One groove wall of the limiting groove 2031 extends towards the other groove wall and is provided with a limiting wall 20311. In this embodiment, the two groove walls of the limiting groove 2031 are provided with horizontal limiting walls 20311 facing each other. The groove wall of the limiting groove 2031 is also provided with vertical extension walls 20312. In this embodiment, the cross-section of the limiting groove 2031 is stepped hole-shaped. The limiting wall 20311 forms the shoulder of the stepped hole. The part between the two extension walls 20312 is the small hole of the stepped hole. The groove opening of the limiting groove 2031 is formed between the two extension walls 20312.

[0055] In practical applications, the door body 201 is mainly a glass door body 201. It can be seen that by adopting this technical solution, there is no need to drill holes in the glass door body 201 to install hanging clamps, which is more aesthetically pleasing.

[0056] Specifically, see Figure 4-6The door frame 202 includes two horizontal profiles 203 extending in a first direction, two vertical profiles 204 extending in a vertical direction, and four corner brackets connecting the horizontal profiles 203 and the vertical profiles 204. The limiting groove 2031 is provided on the upper part of the upper horizontal profile 203. In this embodiment, the corner bracket 205 is mainly an L-shaped corner bracket 205. The L-shaped corner bracket 205 is provided with a first connecting plate 2051 and a second connecting plate 2052 that are perpendicular to each other. The two horizontal profiles 203, the two vertical profiles 204, and the four corner brackets 205 are spliced ​​to form a rectangular frame. The ends of the horizontal profiles 203 are 45° angled, and the ends of the vertical profiles 204 are 45° angled, which are complementary to the ends of the horizontal profiles 203.

[0057] The structure of the lower horizontal profile 203 and the structure of the right vertical profile 204 will be described below. The upper horizontal profile 203 is mirror-symmetrical to the lower horizontal profile 203, and the left vertical profile 204 is mirror-symmetrical to the right vertical profile 204.

[0058] See Figure 6 The lower side of the horizontal profile 203 is provided with a limiting groove 2031, and the upper side of the horizontal profile 203 is provided with a first clamping groove 2032 for clamping the door body 201. A first insertion groove 2033 is opened in the middle of the horizontal profile 203 for inserting the first connecting plate 2051 of the corner bracket 205. That is, the first insertion groove 2033 is located between the limiting groove 2031 and the first clamping groove 2032. In this embodiment, the limiting groove 2031, the first clamping groove 2032, and the first insertion groove 2033 all extend along a first direction. See also... Figure 5 The inner side of the vertical profile 204 is provided with a second clamping groove 2041 for clamping the door body 201. The vertical profile 204 is also provided with a second insertion groove 2042 for the insertion of the second connecting plate 2052 of the corner bracket 205. It should be understood that the shape of the first insertion groove 2033 is adapted to the shape of the first connecting plate 2051, and the shape of the second insertion groove 2042 is adapted to the shape of the second connecting plate 2052. The first connecting plate 2051 can be fixed to the horizontal profile 203 and the second connecting plate 2052 can be fixed to the vertical profile 204 by fasteners such as screws, thereby realizing the connection between the horizontal profile 203 and the vertical profile 204. The gaps between the first clamping groove 2032 and the door body 201 and between the second clamping groove 2041 and the door body 201 can be filled with glass glue to make the connection between the horizontal profile 203 and the vertical profile 204 and the door body 201 more stable. It can be seen that the structure of the door frame 202 is easy to disassemble and assemble, and the limiting groove 2031 is formed on the door frame 202, which facilitates production and processing.

[0059] In practical applications, see Figure 4 and Figure 5The movable door 200 is also provided with a sealing strip 300 on the side of the vertical frame near the door frame to improve the sealing performance of the movable door 200 when closed and to prevent the movable door 200 from being hit. The sealing strip 300 is generally installed on the vertical profile 204. A groove 2043 suitable for embedding the sealing strip 300 can be opened on the vertical profile 204. The groove 2043 extends in the vertical direction and is arranged in parallel with the second insertion groove 2042.

[0060] See Figure 8-9 The translation component 10 is movably installed within the slide groove 101. The translation component 10 is detachably fixed to the connecting component 20 via the slot 1012. The width of the inlet and outlet 1013 is sufficiently large to allow the translation component 10 to pass through, but the translation component 10 cannot pass through the slot 1012. Specifically, see [link to details]. Figure 14-15 The translation component 10 includes a sliding frame 11 and pulleys 12 disposed on both sides of the sliding frame 11. The axis of the pulleys 12 extends along the second direction. A threaded through hole 111 is provided through the sliding frame 11 in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, the translation component 10 is provided with four pulleys 12. The four pulleys 12 are respectively disposed on both sides of the sliding frame 11 along the second direction, that is, each side of the sliding frame 11 is provided with two pulleys 12. The threaded through hole 111 is opened in the middle of the sliding frame 11.

[0061] See Figure 14 In order to enable the translation component 10 to automatically align with the center during the movement, the pulley 12 is provided with a second inclined surface 121 that is adapted to the first inclined surface 10111. Since the first inclined surface 10111 is inclined from top to bottom toward the groove 1012 of the slide 101, the pulley 12 can also drive the dust on the first inclined surface 10111 to move downward and be discharged through the groove 1012 of the slide 101 during the rolling process, thereby achieving a self-cleaning effect.

[0062] See Figure 9-10The sealing member 40 is adapted to block the inlet / outlet 1013 to restrict the translation member 10 from disengaging from the slide groove 101. Specifically, the sealing member 40 extends along a first direction and is provided with a sealing portion 41 adapted to block the inlet / outlet 1013 and two engaging portions 42 located on both sides of the sealing portion 41 along the first direction; the engaging portions 42 are adapted to be inserted between the two baffles 1014 and tightly abut against the first inclined surface 10111. In practical applications, the sealing component 40 is made of plastic and includes a base plate 43, which is rectangular in shape. The sealing part 41 and the latching part 42 are supported on the base plate 43. The shape of the sealing part 41 is adapted to the shape of the inlet and outlet 1013. When the translation component 10 moves, it is obstructed by the sealing part 41 and cannot enter the inlet and outlet 1013. The latching part 42 consists of two latching blocks 421 arranged along the second direction on the base plate 43. The two latching blocks 421 of the same latching part 42 are opposite to each other on one side along the vertical direction. A number of helical teeth 4211 are arranged in a straight direction. Each helical tooth 4211 has an inclined surface that slopes outward from top to bottom and an abutting surface 42111 located at the bottom of the inclined surface. With this arrangement, the two locking blocks 421 can have a certain degree of elasticity. The two locking blocks 421 can press the two baffles 1014 respectively until the abutting surface 42111 of the uppermost helical tooth 4211 tightly abuts against the first inclined surface 10111 of the support wall 1011. At the same time, the other helical teeth 4211 of the locking block 421 can form an interference fit with the two baffles 1014.

[0063] See Figure 9 and Figure 11-12 The connector 20 includes a body 21 and an adjusting rod 22. The body 21 is inserted into the limiting groove 2031 and has a first channel 211 extending vertically and a second channel 212 communicating with the first channel 211. The second channel 212 extends along the first direction and opens on the outward-facing end face of the connector 20. The body 21 has insertion portions 213 on both sides, suitable for insertion between the limiting wall 20311 and the bottom of the limiting groove 2031. The upper and lower surfaces of the insertion portions 213 are respectively limited by the limiting wall 20311 and the bottom of the limiting groove 2031, thereby limiting the connector 20 vertically relative to the limiting groove 2031. See also... Figure 12 The body 21 of the connector 20 is provided with a threaded groove 214 with its opening facing the bottom of the limiting groove 2031. One end of the threaded groove 214 opens onto the outward-facing end face of the connector 20 and slopes inward from top to bottom. In this embodiment, there are two threaded grooves 214, and the second channel 212 is located between the two threaded grooves 214. In specific implementation, the body 21 is basically hidden in the limiting groove 2031, and the extension wall 20312 of the limiting groove 2031 can cover the body 21. See also Figure 9The adjusting rod 22 extends vertically, with one end screwed into the threaded through hole 111 and the other end extending into the first channel 211 and provided with a face gear 221. In this embodiment, the upper end of the adjusting rod 22 passes through the slot of the limiting groove 2031 and the slot 1012 of the sliding groove 101 and is screwed into the threaded through hole 111 of the sliding frame 11. The lower end of the adjusting rod 22 is provided with a face gear 221.

[0064] See also Figure 9 The adjusting member 50 is placed in the second channel 212. One end of the adjusting member 50 is provided with a cylindrical gear 51 that meshes with the face gear 221, and the other end is provided with an adjusting part 52. The cylindrical gear 51 is configured to rotate when the adjusting part 52 is operated to drive the adjusting rod 22 to move in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, the adjusting part 52 is mainly an internal hexagonal hole. Thus, the adjusting part 52 can be driven to rotate by an internal hexagonal wrench, thereby driving the adjusting rod 22 to rotate, thereby realizing the screw connection between the connecting member 20 and the translation member 10.

[0065] See Figure 7 , Figure 9 and Figure 12 The decorative cover 90 is rotatably connected to the connector 20 at its outer end about an axis extending in the second direction to cover the threaded groove 214 and the second channel 212. In a specific implementation, the pivot of the decorative cover 90 is located near the upper end of the connector 20. When it is necessary to operate the adjusting member 50 or the positioning member 30, the decorative cover 90 can be flipped upwards. When not in use, the decorative cover 90 can prevent impurities from entering the second channel 212 or the threaded groove 214.

[0066] See Figure 11-12 The number of positioning elements 30 is equal to the number of threaded grooves 214 of each connecting element 20. In this embodiment, the positioning elements 30 are mainly hexagon socket head cap screws that thread into the threaded grooves 214. Since the threaded grooves 214 are inclined inward from top to bottom, when the positioning element 30 is inserted into the threaded groove 214 and threaded into it, the positioning element 30 abuts against the inner wall of the threaded groove 214, causing the position of the connecting element 20 to rise. This causes the insertion portion 213 of the connecting element 20 to abut against the limiting wall 20311 of the limiting groove 2031, fixing the connecting element 20 to the end of the limiting groove 2031. In this embodiment, both the positioning element 30 and the adjusting element 50 can be driven by an hexagon socket wrench.

[0067] See Figure 8 The collision stopper 60 is fixedly connected to the slide groove 101. Specifically, the bottom of the slide groove 101 is also recessed upward to form a groove, which extends along the first direction. The collision stopper 60 is fixedly connected to this groove. See [reference needed]. Figure 13 The collision stopper 60 extends along the first direction, and two protrusions 61 are provided at both ends protruding downwards.

[0068] The damper 70 is installed in the slide groove 101 and extends along the first direction. The damper 70 can contact the protrusion 61 during the closing process to realize the slow closing of the movable door 200, and gradually disengage from the protrusion 61 during the opening process. In this embodiment, the damper 70 as a whole can be removed from the slot 1012 of the slide groove 101. The damper 70 is mainly held in the slide groove 101 by the translational sub-parts 80 and translational parts 10 located at its two ends.

[0069] Specifically, see Figure 14-16 The damper 70 includes a bracket 71, a buffer 72, a spring 73, and two sliding members 74. The buffer 72 and the spring 73 both extend along a first direction and are both disposed within the bracket 71. The two sliding members 74 are rotatably connected to both ends of the buffer 72, and the spring 73 acts between the two sliding members 74. In this embodiment, the upper part of the sliding member 74 is connected to the buffer 72, and the lower part of the sliding member 74 is connected to the spring 73. The two side walls of the bracket 71 are symmetrically provided with guide grooves 711 extending along the first direction and inclined grooves 712 communicating with the guide grooves 711. The inclined grooves 712 are inclined from top to bottom toward the side where the translation member 10 is located. The sliding member 74 has two protruding posts 741 protruding outward. One of the protruding posts 741 always slides in the guide groove 711, and the other protruding post 741 can slide into the inclined groove 712. The sliding member 74 protrudes upward and is provided with a buffer portion 742 and a limiting portion 743, forming a space between the buffer portion 742 and the limiting portion 743 to accommodate the protrusion 61. In a specific implementation, one stopper 60 is provided for each movable door 200. In the initial state, one protrusion 741 of each sliding member 74 is located in the inclined groove 712 and the other protrusion 741 is located in the guide groove 711. Both sliding members 74 are in an inclined state. At this time, the spring 73 is in a stretched state, and the buffer 72 applies resistance. During the closing process, the buffer portion 742 of one of the sliding members 74 contacts the protrusion 61 first. The sliding member 74 that contacts the stopper 60 is blocked by the protrusion 61 and stops moving. The bracket 71, the buffer 72, the spring 73, and the other sliding member 74 continue to move with the movable door 200, while the protrusion 741 in the inclined groove 712 gradually withdraws. The guide groove 711 is inserted into the bumper 60, causing the bumper 61 to fall between the buffer part 742 and the limiting part 743. At this time, the distance between the two sliding members 74 becomes shorter, the spring 73 contracts, and the buffer 72 applies resistance to achieve door closing buffer. During the opening process, since the limiting part 743 contacts the bumper 61, the corresponding sliding member 74 will first be in a stationary state. The bracket 71 and the buffer 72 will move with the movable door 200 until the inclined groove 712 of the bracket 71 corresponds to the protrusion 741 of the sliding member 74. The limiting part 743 of the sliding member 74 then moves downward, causing the sliding member 74 to return to its initial tilted state. The sliding member 74 then moves with the movable door 200 in the opening direction.

[0070] See Figure 8 The translation sub-component 80 is movably installed in the slide groove 101 along the first direction. The translation component 10 and the translation sub-component 80 are respectively installed at both ends of the damper 70. The translation sub-component 80 and the translation component 10 are rotatably connected to the damper 70 about an axis extending along the second direction. The translation sub-component 80 is suitable for passing through the inlet and outlet 1013. The structure of the translation sub-component 80 and the translation component 10 can be the same or different. In this embodiment, in order to save costs, the structure of the translation sub-component 80 is basically the same as that of the translation component 10, but the translation sub-component 80 is only provided with two pulleys. The overall size of the sliding frame of the translation sub-component 80 is also smaller than that of the sliding frame 11 of the translation component 10.

[0071] In specific implementation, each movable door 200 is equipped with two connectors 20, two sliding members 10, four positioning members 30, one damper 70 and one sliding sub-member 80. The four positioning members 30 are suitable for fixing the two connectors 20 to the two ends of the limiting groove 2031 respectively, so that both ends of the movable door 200 are slidably connected to the upper track 100, and the movable door 200 slides more smoothly.

[0072] The installation process is as follows:

[0073] Position a translation component 10 opposite to the inlet / outlet 1013, insert the translation component 10 into the inlet / outlet 1013, and then move the translation component 10 to the left (the inlet / outlet 1013 is located at the right end of the upper track 100);

[0074] Next, the translation structure formed by connecting the translation sub-component 80, the damper 70, and the translation component 10 (the translation component 10 is located to the right of the damper 70) is installed in the upper track 100. The main steps are to first place the translation sub-component 80 in the slide groove 101 from the inlet / outlet 1013, then move the translation sub-component 80 to the left (away from the inlet / outlet 1013) until the translation component 10 is opposite to the inlet / outlet 1013, insert the translation component 10 into the inlet / outlet 1013, and then move the entire translation structure to the left until the translation component 10 of the translation structure is offset from the inlet / outlet 1013.

[0075] The sealing part 41 of the sealing member 40 is aligned with the inlet and outlet 1013, and the locking part 42 is inserted between the two baffles 1014 of the upper rail 100 until the uppermost inclined tooth 4211 of the locking part 42 is tightly abutted against the first inclined surface 10111 of the slide groove 101.

[0076] Insert the body 21 of connector 20 into the limiting groove 2031 of movable door 200 (at this time, connector 20 and decorative cover 90 have completed rotational connection). Insert positioning member 30 into threaded groove 214, and make decorative cover 90 basically aligned with the outer surface of left vertical profile 204. Then flip up decorative cover 90 and insert positioning member 30 into threaded groove 214. Use an Allen wrench to make positioning member 30 and threaded groove 214 fit tightly. During rotation, positioning member 30 presses the bottom of limiting groove 2031 and lifts connector 20 so that the insertion part 213 of connector 20 forms a tight abutment with limiting wall 20311. Connector 20 is then fixed relative to limiting groove 2031. Then, install connector 20 on the right side of movable door 200 according to the above method.

[0077] Move the movable door 200 until the upper end of the adjusting rod 22 of the left connector 20 is aligned with the threaded through hole 111 of the sliding frame 11. Flip up the decorative cover 90 and insert an Allen wrench into the adjusting part 52 to drive the adjusting part 50 to rotate. When the adjusting part 50 rotates, it drives the adjusting rod 22 to rotate. The upper end of the adjusting rod 22 gradually enters the threaded through hole 111 of the sliding frame 11, thereby realizing the screw connection between the connector 20 and the translation part 10. Then, screw the right connector 20 and the sliding part 74 together using the same method. The installation is then complete.

[0078] When the height of the movable door 200 needs to be adjusted during use, move the movable door 200 to the vertical frame away from the door frame, then flip up the decorative cover 90 on the corresponding side, and drive the adjusting component 50 to rotate using an Allen wrench, thereby driving the adjusting rod 22 to rise or fall relative to the translation component 10; then, adjust the adjusting rod 22 on the other side of the movable door 200 in the same way.

[0079] When the sliding component 10, damper 70, or sliding sub-component 80 needs to be replaced, move the movable door 200 to the vertical frame away from the door frame, then flip up the decorative cover 90 on the corresponding side, and drive the adjusting component 50 to rotate using an Allen wrench, thereby driving the adjusting rod 22 to exit the threaded through hole 111. Then, drive the adjusting rod 22 on the other side of the movable door 200 to exit the threaded through hole 111 in the same way; the movable door 200 can then be removed from the upper track 100. Subsequently, remove the sealing component 40, and move the sliding structure until the sliding component 10 of the sliding structure is opposite to the inlet / outlet 1013, at which point the sliding component 10 can move from the inlet / outlet 1013. Remove the damper 70 from the outlet 1013. The damper 70 can be removed from the slot 1012 of the slide 101. Then, move the translation sub-part 80 of the translation structure to be opposite to the inlet and outlet 1013, and the entire translation structure can be removed. Similarly, when the other translation part 10 in the upper track 100 needs to be replaced, it can be removed in the same way. Then, install the translation part 10 and the translation structure in the upper track 100 according to the method described above. Then, insert the sealing part 40 into the slide 101 to seal the inlet and outlet 1013. Then, screw the two connecting parts 20 on the movable door 200 to the corresponding translation parts 10.

[0080] As can be seen, by adopting this technical solution, the sliding connection structure between the movable door 200 and the upper track 100 is hidden within the limiting groove 2031, the sliding groove 101, and the two baffles 102 of the upper track 100. This eliminates the need to drill holes in the door to install the hanging clamps, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing appearance and preventing damage to the glass door 201. Furthermore, the movable door 200 and the upper track 100 are easy to assemble and disassemble. The height adjustment structure of the movable door 200 and the structure of the positioning component 30 are also hidden within the limiting groove 2031, contributing to a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. In addition, the placement of the inlet and outlet 1013 allows for easy removal of the sliding component 10, sliding sub-component 80, or damper 70 without damaging the wall, making assembly and disassembly convenient. Since the inlet and outlet 1013 of the two upper tracks 100 are located on the same side, the user finds it more convenient to install the sliding structure or sliding component 10.

[0081] The foregoing description of the specifications and embodiments is intended to explain the scope of protection of this invention, but does not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention. Modifications, equivalent substitutions, or other improvements to the embodiments of this invention or a portion thereof that can be obtained by those skilled in the art through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experimentation, based on the teachings of this invention or the foregoing embodiments, in conjunction with common knowledge, general technical knowledge, and / or existing technology, should all be included within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A sliding door assembly, characterised in that, include The upper track (100) extends along the first direction; A translation component (10) is movably mounted in the upper rail (100) along a first direction; the translation component (10) includes a sliding frame (11) and pulleys (12) on both sides of the sliding frame (11). The movable door (200) has a limiting groove (2031) at its top that opens upward and extends along a first direction. A connector (20), which is detachably fixed to the translation member (10), is also inserted into the limiting groove (2031); and Positioning element (30), which is adapted to fix the connecting element (20) in the limiting groove (2031); The connector (20) is provided with a threaded groove (214) with its opening facing the bottom of the limiting groove (2031). One end of the threaded groove (214) is open on the outward end face of the connector (20) and is inclined inward from top to bottom. One wall of the limiting groove (2031) extends toward the other wall and is provided with a limiting wall (20311). The positioning member (30) is inserted into the threaded groove (214) and threadedly engaged with the threaded groove (214) so ​​that the connector (20) abuts against the limiting wall (20311) of the limiting groove (2031) and fixes the connector (20) to the end of the limiting groove (2031). It also includes an adjusting component (50); the sliding frame (11) has a threaded through hole (111) extending vertically; the connecting component (20) includes a body (21) and an adjusting rod (22), the body (21) is inserted into the limiting groove (2031) and has a first channel (211) extending vertically and a second channel (212) communicating with the first channel (211), the second channel (212) extending in the first direction and opening on the outward end face of the connecting component (20); the adjusting component (50) is also included. The rod (22) extends vertically, with one end screwed into the threaded through hole (111) and the other end extending into the first channel (211) and provided with a face gear (221); the adjusting member (50) is placed in the second channel (212), with one end provided with a cylindrical gear (51) meshing with the face gear (221) and the other end provided with an adjusting part (52). The cylindrical gear (51) is configured to rotate when the adjusting part (52) is operated to drive the adjusting rod (22) to move vertically.

2. A sliding door assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein, It also includes a sealing element (40); the upper track (100) is provided with a chute (101) extending in a first direction, the translation element (10) is movably installed in the chute (101), the lower end of the chute (101) is provided with a support wall (1011), the support wall (1011) is provided with a slot (1012) and an inlet / outlet (1013) adjacent to the slot (1012), the translation element (10) is adapted to be detachably fixed to the connector (20) through the slot (1012), the inlet / outlet (1013) is adapted to allow the translation element (10) to pass through; the sealing element (40) is adapted to block the inlet / outlet (1013) to restrict the translation element (10) from leaving the chute (101).

3. A sliding door assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein the door panel is mounted to the track by a hinge arrangement. The axis of the pulley (12) extends along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; the support wall (1011) is provided with a first inclined surface (10111) that is inclined from top to bottom toward the slot (1012), and the pulley (12) is provided with a second inclined surface (121) that is adapted to the first inclined surface (10111).

4. A sliding door assembly as claimed in claim 3, wherein the door panel is mounted to the track by means of a hinge arrangement. It also includes a bumper (60), a damper (70), and a translational component (80). The bumper (60) is fixed in the groove (101). The damper (70) is installed in the groove (101) and extends along a first direction. The damper (70) is adapted to pass through the slot (1012) of the groove (101). The translational component (80) is movably installed in the groove (101) along the first direction. The translational component (80) and the translational component (10) are rotatably connected to both ends of the damper (70) about an axis extending along a second direction. The translational component (80) is adapted to pass through the inlet / outlet (1013). The damper (70) is adapted to cooperate with the bumper (60) to achieve slow closing of the movable door (200).

5. A sliding door assembly as described in claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a decorative cover (90) which is rotatably connected to the connector (20) at the outer end of the connector (20) about an axis extending in a second direction to cover the threaded groove (214) and the second channel (212).

6. A sliding door assembly as claimed in claim 5, wherein the door panel is mounted to the track by means of a hinge arrangement. The upper track (100) is also provided with two baffles (1014) extending downward from the support wall (1011) at the edge of the slot (1012), the two baffles (1014) being parallel to each other and opposite to each other; the sealing member (40) extends along the first direction and is provided with a sealing part (41) suitable for sealing the inlet and outlet (1013) and two snap-fit ​​parts (42) located on both sides of the sealing part (41) along the first direction; the snap-fit ​​parts (42) are suitable for being inserted between the two baffles (1014) and tightly abutting against the first inclined surface (10111).

7. A sliding door assembly as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The movable door (200) includes a door body (201) and a door frame (202) surrounding the door body (201), and the limiting groove (2031) is located at the upper end of the door frame (202).

8. A sliding door assembly as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The upper track (100) is provided with two sliding grooves (101) arranged along the second direction. The upper track (100) also has two parallel and opposite baffles (102) on both sides along the second direction. The two sliding grooves (101) are located between the two baffles (102), and the two baffles (102) are adapted to cover the limiting groove (2031). The number of movable doors (200) is at least two. The inlet and outlet (1013) of the two sliding grooves (101) are arranged on the same side. The door frame (202) includes two transverse profiles (203) extending along the first direction and two... A vertically extending vertical profile (204) and four corner brackets connecting the horizontal profile (203) and the vertical profile (204), wherein the limiting groove (2031) is located on the upper part of the upper horizontal profile (203); each movable door (200) is equipped with two connectors (20), two translational members (10), a number of positioning members (30) equal to the number of threaded grooves (214) of each connector (20), a damper (70) and a translational pair (80), wherein the positioning member (30) is adapted to fix the two connectors (20) to the two ends of the limiting groove (2031) respectively.

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