A connecting member and furniture

Abstract

The application discloses a connecting component and furniture, and relates to the technical field of furniture parts, wherein the connecting component comprises: a unit body, the outer periphery of the unit body is sequentially provided with a first side face, a second side face, a third side face and a fourth side face, the first side face is provided with a first notch, and the second side face is provided with a second notch; a coupling assembly comprising a first coupling piece and a second coupling piece, the first notch is provided with the first coupling piece, the second notch is provided with the first coupling piece, and the second coupling piece is arranged near the third side face and the fourth side face. The coupling connection of the first coupling piece and the second coupling piece can make two or more connecting components splice different connecting components, so as to be suitable for different application scenarios, thereby realizing one thing with multiple uses, being beneficial to realize mass production of the connecting component, and being capable of effectively reducing production cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of furniture component technology, and in particular to a connecting component and furniture. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, connecting components used in the furniture industry have limited uses and application scenarios. When assembling furniture, the large number and variety of connecting components required necessitate significant time spent by installers to identify them, hindering work efficiency. Furthermore, the diverse range of connecting components also increases their production costs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a connecting component that can be combined into different structures to suit a wider range of application scenarios.

[0004] The present invention also proposes a piece of furniture having the above-mentioned connecting components.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a connecting component includes: a unit body, the outer periphery of which is sequentially divided into a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side, the first side having a first notch and the second side having a second notch; a coupling component including a first coupling member and a second coupling member, the first coupling member being disposed at the position of the first notch and the first coupling member being disposed at the position of the second notch, the unit body having at least two second coupling members, one of which is located on the opposite side of the first side and the other of which is located on the opposite side of the second side; the first coupling member including a connector, the connector being fixedly connected to the unit body, the connector and the unit body forming a connecting groove; the second coupling member having a coupling groove for coupling connection with a connector of another connecting component.

[0006] Furthermore, the connector is elongated and is fixedly connected to the first end face of the unit body.

[0007] Furthermore, the end faces of both ends of the connector are inclined relative to the first end face.

[0008] Furthermore, the cross-section of the connector is rectangular.

[0009] Furthermore, the second coupling member includes a first base, a second base, and a third base. One side of the first base is connected to a first end face of the unit body, the other side of the first base is connected to one side of the second base, the other side of the second base is fixedly connected to one side of the third base, and the other side of the third base extends toward a second end face of the unit body. The first base, the second base, the third base, and the side of the unit body define the coupling groove.

[0010] Furthermore, the second coupling member is located in the middle of the side of the unit body.

[0011] Furthermore, the unit body is square, the side length of the unit body is a, and the length of the second coupling member is b, satisfying: b = a / 3.

[0012] Furthermore, a limiting member is provided on the second coupling member, the limiting member being disposed at the opening of the coupling groove, so that the connecting member is confined within the coupling groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the unit body is provided with connection holes.

[0014] Furniture according to another embodiment of the present invention includes the connecting component described above.

[0015] The aforementioned connecting components have at least the following beneficial effects: the design of the coupling connection between the first coupling component and the second coupling component enables two or more connecting components to be coupled together to form different connecting components, which can be used for different application scenarios, thereby achieving multiple uses of one component and facilitating the mass production of the connecting component; at the same time, it can avoid using multiple sets of production molds to produce different parts, which can effectively reduce production costs.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a connecting component according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting component from another angle according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting component from another angle according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting component from another angle according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of part A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of one assembly structure of the connecting component according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A cross-sectional diagram of the spliced ​​structure;

[0025] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified view of part B in the middle section;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of one assembly structure of the connecting component according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Cross-sectional view of CC;

[0028] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of one assembly structure of the connecting component according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of one assembly structure of the connecting component according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the structure of furniture according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 14 Figure 13 An enlarged schematic diagram of section D in the middle;

[0032] Figure 15 Figure 13 An enlarged schematic diagram of section E in the middle;

[0033] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of a bed frame assembled using connecting components in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 17 for Figure 16 Enlarged schematic diagram of section F in the middle;

[0035] Figure 18 for Figure 16 An enlarged schematic diagram of section G in the middle.

[0036] Figure label:

[0037] 10. Headboard; 20. Bed frame; 30. Support legs; 40. First support component; 50. Second support component; 60. Third support component;

[0038] 100. Unit body; 110. First side surface; 120. Second side surface; 130. Third side surface; 140. Fourth side surface; 150. Connecting hole; 161. First notch; 162. Second notch;

[0039] 210. First coupling element; 211. Connecting element; 212. Inclined surface; 220. Second coupling element; 221. Coupling groove; 230. Limiting element; 222. First base; 223. Second base; 224. Third base. Detailed Implementation

[0040] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0041] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0042] In the description of this invention, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0043] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "set up," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0044] In the description of this invention, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0045] This invention aims to provide a freely combinable connecting component. By pairing and combining these components, they can form parts with different functions, such as corner brackets used in furniture products. This connecting component can be assembled into parts with different functional components, thus expanding its application scenarios.

[0046] See also Figures 1 to 3 As shown, one embodiment of the present invention discloses a connecting component, which includes a unit body 100 and a coupling component. Specifically, the outer periphery of the unit body 100 is sequentially divided into a first side 110, a second side 120, a third side 130, and a fourth side 140. The first side 110 is provided with a first notch 161, and the second side 120 is provided with a second notch 162. The coupling component includes a first coupling member 210 and a second coupling member 220. The first coupling member 210 is located at the position of the first notch 161, and the first coupling member 210 is located at the position of the second notch 162. The unit body is provided with at least two second coupling members 220, one of which is located on the opposite side of the first side 110, and the other of which is located on the opposite side of the second side 120. It should be understood that the second coupling member 220 located on the opposite side of the first side is specifically located on the unit body 100 near the third side 130; the second coupling member 220 located on the opposite side of the second side 120 is specifically located on the unit body 100 near the fourth side 140.

[0047] The first coupling member 210 includes a connector 211, which is fixedly connected to the unit body 100. The connector 211 and the unit body 100 form a connecting groove, which is used to accommodate the second coupling member 220 so that the connector 211 can be coupled to the second coupling member 220. The second coupling member 220 has a coupling groove 221, which is used to couple to the connector 211 of another connecting member.

[0048] In the aforementioned connecting components, the coupling connection of the first coupling member 210 and the second coupling member 220 enables two or more connecting components to be spliced ​​together to form different connecting components, which can be used for different application scenarios, thereby achieving multiple uses of one product and facilitating the mass production of the connecting component; at the same time, it can avoid using multiple sets of production equipment to produce different parts, which can effectively reduce production costs.

[0049] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the unit body 100 is provided with a connection hole 150, which can be used to connect other components. For example, the connection hole 150 is used for screws to pass through to connect the support leg 30.

[0050] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the connector 211 is elongated and is fixedly connected to the first end face of the unit body 100. The first end face is one of the two end faces of the unit body 100.

[0051] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the two ends of the connector 211 are beveled surfaces 212 to facilitate processing.

[0052] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the cross-section of the connector 211 is rectangular to increase the contact area between the connector 211 and the coupling groove 221. Furthermore, at the first notch 161, the side of the connector 211 away from the connecting hole 150 is flush with the first side surface 110 of the unit body 100, so that the two mutually coupled connecting parts can fit more tightly, as shown... Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown.

[0053] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the second coupling member 220 includes a first base 222, a second base 223, and a third base 224. One side of the first base 222 is connected to the first end face of the unit body 100, the other side of the first base 222 is connected to one side of the second base 223, the other side of the second base 223 is fixedly connected to one side of the third base 224, and the other side of the third base 224 extends toward the second end face of the unit body 100. The first base 222, the second base 223, the third base 224, and the side of the unit body 100 define a coupling groove 221. In the figure, the inner cross-section of the coupling groove 221 is rectangular. It should be understood that the coupling groove 221 matches the connector 211 and can accommodate the connector 211 therein, as shown in Figures 6 to 8. The unit body 100 includes a first end face and a second end face, with the second end face opposite to the first end face.

[0054] In some embodiments, see Figure 6 As shown, the second coupling member 220 is located in the middle of the side of the unit body 100 to ensure the stability of the connecting parts under force. That is, the two ends of the second coupling member 220 located on the opposite side of the first notch 161 are equidistant from the second side 120 and the fourth side 140 of the unit body 100; the two ends of the second coupling member 220 located on the opposite side of the second notch 162 are equidistant from the first side 110 and the third side 130 of the unit body 100.

[0055] As one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the unit body 100 is square, with a side length of 'a', and the length of the second coupling member 220 is 'b', satisfying b = a / 3. This arrangement facilitates the mutual coupling and connection of the two connecting components.

[0056] In some embodiments, such as Figures 4 to 8 The second coupling member 220 is provided with a limiting member 230, which is located at the opening of the coupling groove 221 so that the connector 211 is confined within the coupling groove 221.

[0057] As one possible combination of the aforementioned connecting components, such as Figure 6 As shown, the unit bodies 100 of the two connecting components are set at 90° to form a 90° angle code. When no limiting member 230 is provided in the coupling groove 221, the cross-sections of the connecting member 211 and the coupling groove 221 are both rectangular. The size of the connecting member 211 can be set to be slightly smaller than the size of the coupling groove 221, thereby effectively preventing the connecting member 211 from rotating in the coupling groove 221.

[0058] Further, please see Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, a limiting member 230 is provided at the opening of the coupling groove 221. This limiting member 230 protrudes within the coupling groove 221, effectively preventing the connector 211 from sliding out of the coupling groove 221, thereby increasing the stability of the coupling connection between the connector 211 and the coupling groove 221. In the figure, the limiting member 230 is located on one side of the coupling groove 221. The minimum gap between the limiting member 230 and the other side of the coupling groove 221 should ensure that the connector 211 can enter and exit the coupling groove 221. That is, the minimum distance between the limiting member 230 and the other side of the coupling groove 221 is greater than or equal to the width of the minimum cross-section of the connector 211. In other embodiments, limiting members 230 can be provided on both the upper and lower sides of the coupling groove 221. Furthermore, the limiting member 230 is a flexible, soft component, which not only prevents the connector 211 from detaching from the coupling groove 221, but also avoids situations where the connector 211 cannot easily enter the coupling groove 221. Specifically, the soft parts can be made of rubber.

[0059] As one possible combination of the aforementioned connecting components, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the two interconnected connecting parts are connected at 180° and can be used as flat supports in furniture.

[0060] As one possible combination of the aforementioned connecting components, such as Figure 11 As shown, the four connecting parts are coupled to each other, and all four connecting parts are located in the same plane. They can be used as flat supports in furniture to connect two adjacent parts.

[0061] As one possible combination of the aforementioned connecting components, such as Figure 12 As shown, the six connecting parts are combined into a cube structure, wherein the connecting hole 150 can be set as a threaded hole for connecting with other parts.

[0062] It should be understood that the combination of the aforementioned connecting components is not limited to the combination shown in the above embodiments. Each connecting component can be connected to other connecting components of furniture as needed.

[0063] See Figures 13 to 15 As shown, another embodiment of the present invention discloses a piece of furniture that includes the connecting components described above. Specifically, the furniture includes a bed frame, which includes a headboard 10, a bed frame 20, and support legs 30. The headboard 10, bed frame 20, and support legs 30 are connected by a component composed of multiple connecting components. The bed frame 20 includes two sections, which are connected by a flat-plate structure composed of four of the aforementioned connecting components.

[0064] See Figure 16As shown, the furniture also includes a support frame, which comprises a first support member 40, a second support member 50, and a third support member 60. The connection between the first support member 40, the second support member 50, and the third support member 60 is achieved through components assembled from the aforementioned connecting parts. For details, see [link to details]. Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, the bracket includes a cuboid structure composed of six connecting parts. One end of a first support member 40 is fixedly connected to one of the vertically arranged connecting parts, and one end of a third support member 60 is also fixedly connected to one of the vertically arranged connecting parts. A connecting hole 150 in the middle of a horizontally arranged connecting part is used for fixed connection with a support leg 30. (See also...) Figure 16 and Figure 18 As shown, two second support members 50 are located in the middle of the bracket. The two second support members 50 are connected by a square structure composed of 6 connecting parts. The middle part of the connecting part at the bottom of the square structure has a connecting hole 150, which can be used to fix it to the support foot 30.

[0065] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention and the features thereof can be combined with each other unless otherwise specified.

Claims

1. A connecting member, characterized by, include: The unit body (100) has a first side (110), a second side (120), a third side (130) and a fourth side (140) on its outer periphery. The first side (110) is provided with a first notch (161) and the second side (120) is provided with a second notch (162). The coupling component includes a first coupling element (210) and a second coupling element (220). The first coupling element (210) is disposed at the position of the first notch (161) and the first coupling element (210) is disposed at the position of the second notch (162). The unit body (100) is provided with at least two second coupling elements (220), one of which is located on the opposite side of the first side (110) and the other of which is located on the opposite side of the second side (120). The first coupling member (210) includes a connector (211), which is fixedly connected to the unit body (100), and the connector (211) and the unit body (100) form a connecting groove; the second coupling member (220) has a coupling groove (221), which is used to couple with the connector (211) of another connecting member, so that two or more connecting members can be spliced ​​to form different connection structures to suit different application scenarios; The second coupling member (220) includes a first base (222), a second base (223), and a third base (224). One side of the first base (222) is connected to the first end face of the unit body (100), the other side of the first base (222) is connected to one side of the second base (223), the other side of the second base (223) is fixedly connected to one side of the third base (224), and the other side of the third base (224) extends toward the second end face of the unit body (100). The first base (222), the second base (223), the third base (224), and the side of the unit body (100) define the coupling groove (221). The unit body (100) is provided with a connection hole (150); The unit body (100) is a square sheet structure; The unit bodies (100) of the different connecting components are connected at 90° or 180°.

2. The connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector (211) is elongated and is fixedly connected to the first end face of the unit body (100).

3. The connecting component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The end faces of both ends of the connector (211) are inclined surfaces (212) relative to the first end face.

4. The connecting component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cross-section of the connector (211) is rectangular.

5. The connecting component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second coupling member (220) is located in the middle of the side of the unit body (100).

6. The connecting component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The unit body (100) is square, the side length of the unit body (100) is a, and the length of the second coupling member (220) is b, satisfying: b=a / 3.

7. The connecting component according to any one of claims 5 to 6, characterized in that, The second coupling member (220) is provided with a limiting member (230), which is located at the opening of the coupling groove (221) so that the connector (211) is confined within the coupling groove (221).

8. A type of furniture, characterized in that, Includes the connecting component as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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