Modular file cabinet

By designing the hook tooth groove structure of the first and second connecting parts, the problem of easy displacement and collision of the combined file cabinet under external force is solved, and stable connection and space utilization are achieved while providing convenient file management.

CN116236034BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-16ANHUI HANBANG FURNITURE MFG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202211090117.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-09-07
Publication Date
2025-09-16
Estimated Expiration
2042-09-07

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Technical Problem

Existing modular file cabinets lack interconnected structures, which makes them prone to displacement and mutual collision damage under external forces.

Method used

A first connecting piece and a second connecting piece are designed to achieve connection between cabinets through hooks and tooth groove structures, and are equipped with seals and shielding structures to stabilize the connection and hanging of items. Classification marking components are used for file management.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents cabinet displacement, reduces collision damage, increases space utilization, and provides convenient file classification and hanging functions.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a modular filing cabinet, comprising a cabinet body, wherein a plurality of drawers are slidably connected to the cabinet body via a slide rail, a classification marking assembly is provided in at least one of the drawers, a plurality of first connecting members and a second connecting member are provided on both sides of the cabinet body from top to bottom, respectively, and a shielding structure is provided on the side of the cabinet body in front of the second connecting member; the first connecting member includes a first hanging plate. The present invention connects two adjacent cabinets and maintains a distance between them by interconnecting the first connecting member and the second connecting member. When multiple cabinets are used side by side, one of the cabinets is not easily displaced relative to the remaining cabinets even if subjected to external force, thereby reducing the situation where multiple cabinets collide with each other and cause losses. The first connecting member and the second connecting member can also be used to hang objects, and the tops of the hook sections of the first connecting member and the second connecting member can also be used to classify and store items and commonly used documents, making full use of space.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of file cabinets, and in particular relates to a modular file cabinet. Background Art

[0002] A modular filing cabinet is a storage cabinet used for storing documents and is widely used in daily life. The modular filing cabinet in the prior art includes a cabinet body, at least one drawer slidably connected to the cabinet body, at least one storage cavity with a cabinet door, and several self-locking movable wheels. It can be used to classify and store different documents and tools and facilitate movement.

[0003] The modular file cabinets in the prior art are not provided with a connecting structure for interconnection. When two or more modular file cabinets are used side by side, if one of the modular file cabinets is displaced by an external force, the modular file cabinets that were originally neatly arranged may easily become scattered. The modular file cabinet affected by the external force may also collide with the remaining modular file cabinets, causing collisions and damage to the modular file cabinets. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a modular file cabinet in order to solve the above-mentioned problem. It is intended to solve the problem that the modular file cabinets in the prior art are not provided with a connecting structure for interconnection. When two or more modular file cabinets are used side by side, if one of the modular file cabinets is displaced by external force, the originally neatly arranged modular file cabinets will be scattered everywhere, and the modular file cabinets will also collide with each other and be damaged.

[0005] The present invention achieves the above-mentioned purpose through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A modular filing cabinet comprises a cabinet body, wherein a plurality of drawers are slidably connected to the cabinet body via slide rails, at least one of the drawers is provided with a classification marking assembly, and a plurality of first connecting members and a second connecting member are provided on both sides of the cabinet body from top to bottom, respectively, and a shielding structure is provided on the side of the cabinet body in front of the second connecting member;

[0007] The first connecting member includes a first hanging plate, the bottom end of the first hanging plate is bent upward to form a hook section, and the first hanging plate hook section is provided with a plurality of first tooth grooves to form a plurality of first hanging teeth;

[0008] The second connecting member includes a second hanging plate, the bottom end of the second hanging plate is bent upward to form a hook section, the second hanging plate hook section forms a plurality of second hanging teeth by opening a plurality of second tooth grooves, the outer side surface of the second hanging plate hook section is provided with a horizontal plate, the second hanging plate hook section and the horizontal plate are provided with a storage groove for accommodating the first hanging plate hook section, and the second hanging plate and the horizontal plate are provided with a sealing member for sealing the storage groove.

[0009] As a further optimization solution of the present invention, the sealing member includes a side sealing plate for sealing the side surface of the storage groove and a sealing cover plate for sealing the front end of the storage groove.

[0010] As a further optimization scheme of the present invention, the side sealing plate is connected to the storage groove through a number of elastic fasteners and buckle holes that are clamped to each other. A threaded hole is provided on the sealing cover plate. The sealing cover plate is fixed to the front end surface of the second hanging plate and the horizontal plate by bolts passing through the threaded holes and being threadedly connected to the second hanging plate.

[0011] As a further optimization solution of the present invention, a passing groove is opened at the arc-shaped bottom of the second hanging plate, and the first tooth groove and the second tooth groove, the first hanging tooth and the second hanging tooth respectively overlap one by one.

[0012] As a further optimization scheme of the present invention, the classification marking assembly includes a round rod, support seats respectively arranged at both ends of the round rod and threadedly connected to the round rod, a plurality of sliding rings slidably connected to the round rod, a baffle connected to the sliding ring, a label storage bag arranged on the top of the baffle for placing labels, and an opening opened on the label storage bag.

[0013] As a further optimization scheme of the present invention, a plurality of partition boards are provided in the storage cavity below the drawer inside the cabinet body, and a fixing seat is symmetrically provided on the inner wall of the storage cavity. A plurality of slots for clamping the partition boards are opened from top to bottom in the fixing seat.

[0014] As a further optimization solution of the present invention, a cabinet door for sealing the storage cavity is hinged on the cabinet body, a protective cover is provided on the inner wall of the cabinet door, a placement cavity is formed between the protective cover and the inner wall of the cabinet door, and a plurality of ventilation holes are opened on the protective cover.

[0015] As a further optimization solution of the present invention, a plurality of self-locking pulleys are provided at the bottom of the cabinet body, and a top plate is provided at the top of the cabinet body.

[0016] As a further optimization scheme of the present invention, the shielding structure includes a door panel storage groove vertically opened on the side of the cabinet, a folding door panel hinged inside the door panel storage groove, a pin connecting plate arranged on the outer wall of the folding door panel, and a plurality of pins connected to the pin connecting plate and passing through the rearmost movable plate of the folding door panel.

[0017] As a further optimization solution of the present invention, a pin hole for inserting a pin shaft is opened in the sealing cover plate, and a sealing gasket is laid on the inner wall of the pin hole.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0019] The present invention realizes the mutual connection between two adjacent cabinets and maintains a distance between the two adjacent cabinets by interconnecting the first connecting member and the second connecting member. When multiple cabinets are used side by side, one of the cabinets is not easily displaced relative to the remaining cabinets when subjected to external force, thereby reducing the situation where multiple cabinets collide with each other and cause losses. The first connecting member and the second connecting member can also be used to hang objects, and the tops of the hook sections of the first connecting member and the second connecting member can also be used to classify and store items and commonly used data files, making full use of space and providing convenience to users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a first connecting member of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 is a perspective view of a second connecting member of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a side sealing plate of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a first connecting member and a second connecting member of the present invention in a connected state;

[0025] Figure 6 is a side view of the cabinet of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a front view of the cabinet of the present invention in an assembled state with the folding door panels stored in the door panel storage slots;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a front view of the cabinet of the present invention in an assembled state with the folding door panels unfolded;

[0028] Figure 9 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the pin connecting plate and the pin of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 10 It is a top cross-sectional view of the cabinet of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 11 The present invention Figure 10 A magnified view of the structure of part A;

[0031] Figure 12 is a perspective view of the sliding ring and the baffle of the present invention;

[0032] In the figure: 1, cabinet; 2, first connecting member; 201, first hanging plate; 202, first tooth groove; 203, first hanging tooth; 3, second connecting member; 31, second hanging plate; 311, through groove; 32, horizontal plate; 33, second tooth groove; 34, second hanging tooth; 35, storage slot; 36, side sealing plate; 361, elastic fastener; 362, button hole; 37, sealing cover plate; 38, threaded hole; 39, bolt; 4, drawer; 5 , slide rail; 6. Round rod; 7. Support seat; 8. Sliding ring; 9. Baffle; 10. Label storage bag; 11. Opening; 12. Fixed seat; 13. Card slot; 14. Partition board; 15. Cabinet door; 16. Protective cover; 17. Air vent; 18. Self-locking pulley; 19. Handle; 20. Top plate; 21. Door panel storage slot; 22. Folding door panel; 23. Pin hole; 24. Sealing gasket; 25. Pin connecting plate; 26. Pin. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The present application is described in further detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is necessary to point out that the following specific implementation methods are only used to further illustrate the present application and cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present application. Technicians in this field can make some non-essential improvements and adjustments to the present application based on the above application content.

[0034] like Figure 1-12 As shown, the combined filing cabinet includes a cabinet body 1, wherein a plurality of drawers 4 are slidably connected to the inside of the cabinet body 1 by a slide rail 5, at least one of the drawers 4 is provided with a classification marking component, and a plurality of first connecting members 2 and second connecting members 3 are provided on both sides of the cabinet body 1 from top to bottom, respectively, and a shielding structure is provided on the side of the cabinet body 1 in front of the second connecting member 3;

[0035] The first connecting member 2 includes a first hanging plate 201, the bottom end of the first hanging plate 201 is bent upward to form a hook section, and the hook section of the first hanging plate 201 is provided with a plurality of first tooth grooves 202 to form a plurality of first hanging teeth 203;

[0036] The second connecting member 3 includes a second hanging plate 31, the bottom end of the second hanging plate 31 is bent upward to form a hook section, the hook section of the second hanging plate 31 is formed with a plurality of second tooth grooves 33 to form a plurality of second hanging teeth 34, the outer side surface of the hook section of the second hanging plate 31 is provided with a horizontal plate 32, the hook section of the second hanging plate 31 and the horizontal plate 32 are provided with a receiving groove 35 for receiving the hook section of the first hanging plate 201, and the second hanging plate 31 and the horizontal plate 32 are provided with a sealing member for sealing the receiving groove 35.

[0037] Preferably, the seal includes a side sealing plate 36 for sealing the side of the storage groove 35 and a sealing cover plate 37 for sealing the front end of the storage groove 35. The side sealing plate 36 is connected to the storage groove 35 by a number of elastic fasteners 361 and buckle holes 362 that are clamped to each other. A threaded hole 38 is provided on the sealing cover plate 37. The sealing cover plate 37 is fixed to the front end surface of the second hanging plate 31 and the cross plate 32 by a bolt 39 passing through the threaded hole 38 and being threadedly connected to the second hanging plate 31.

[0038] Preferably, a through groove 311 is provided at the arc-shaped bottom of the second hanging plate 31, and the first tooth groove 202 and the second tooth groove 33, the first hanging tooth 203 and the second hanging tooth 34 overlap one by one. When two or more cabinets 1 are connected in sequence through the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3, the second connecting members 3 of the interconnected first connecting members 2 can still be used to hang objects, and the hanging rope of the object passes through the through groove 311 and is hung on the second hanging tooth 34.

[0039] Preferably, the shielding structure includes a door panel receiving groove 21 vertically opened on the side of the cabinet body 1, a folding door panel 22 hinged inside the door panel receiving groove 21, a pin connecting plate 25 provided on the outer wall of the folding door panel 22, and a plurality of pins 26 connected to the pin connecting plate 25 and passing through the rearmost movable plate of the folding door panel 22. A pin hole 23 for inserting the pin 26 is opened in the sealing cover plate 37, and a sealing gasket 24 is laid on the inner wall of the pin hole 23. The folding door panel 22 can be received in the door panel receiving groove 21. When the two cabinet bodies 1 are connected to each other through the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3, the folding door panel 22 is received in The inside of the door panel storage groove 21 will not form an obstruction to the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3. During daily use, the top of the hook section of the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 can be used to place small items or commonly used documents, etc., unfold the folding door panel 22, and block the folding door panel 22 in front of the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 connected to each other, and then insert the pin shaft 26 into the pin hole 23 respectively, so as to fix the sealing cover plate 37 and the folding door panel 22 together, and use the sealing gasket 24 to increase the friction force, thereby increasing the connection stability between the pin shaft 26 and the pin hole 23. The overall structure is beautiful and items are not easily lost.

[0040] When the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 are used alone, the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 are used as hooks for hanging objects. The structure of the first connecting member 2 is as follows: Figure 2 As shown, the object is hung on the first hanging tooth 203, and the structure of the second connecting member 3 is as follows Figure 3As shown, the object is hung on the second hanging tooth 34, wherein the side sealing plate 36 is installed on the side of the horizontal plate 32 to seal the side of the receiving groove 35, and the sealing cover plate 37 is installed on the front end surface of the second hanging plate 31 and the horizontal plate 32 to seal the entrance of the receiving groove 35;

[0041] When two or more cabinets 1 are assembled in sequence, the first connecting piece 2 provided on the side of one cabinet 1 is received in the second connecting piece 3 on the side of the other cabinet 1, thereby realizing the assembly between the two cabinets 1. The assembled state of the two cabinets 1 is as follows: Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the specific operation is as follows: remove the side sealing plate 36 that is clamped on the side of the storage groove 35, tighten the bolt 39, release the fixing relationship between the bolt 39 and the second hanging plate 31, and remove the sealing cover plate 37 from the second hanging plate 31, push one of the cabinets 1 to move, align the hook section of the first hanging plate 201 on the side of one of the cabinets 1 with the storage groove 35 on the side of the other cabinet 1, push one of the cabinets 1 toward the storage groove 35 until the hook section of the first hanging plate 201 is stored inside the storage groove 35, then place the sealing cover plate 37 at the entrance position of the storage groove 35, pass the bolt 39 through the threaded hole 38, and tighten the bolt 39 to connect and fix the sealing cover plate 37 to the second hanging plate 31, so that the first hanging plate 201 is pressed tightly against the inside of the storage groove 35 through the sealing cover plate 37. The connection state of the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 is shown in FIG. Figure 5 As shown, when the cabinet body 1 is pushed to move, it is also convenient for two or more cabinet bodies 1 to move together. When multiple cabinet bodies 1 are used side by side, if one of the cabinet bodies 1 is hit or pushed by external force, since multiple cabinet bodies 1 are connected to each other in sequence through the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 provided on both sides of the cabinet body 1, the cabinet body 1 is not easy to be displaced relative to the remaining cabinet bodies 1. The first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 keep a distance between the two adjacent cabinet bodies 1, which can reduce the collision and loss between the multiple cabinet bodies 1. After the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 are connected to each other, they can still be used to hang objects, and the tops of the hook sections of the first connecting member 2 and the second connecting member 3 can be used to classify and store objects and commonly used documents, making full use of space, easy to access, and providing convenience to users.

[0042] Furthermore, the classification marking assembly includes a round rod 6, a support base 7 respectively provided at both ends of the round rod 6 and threadedly connected to the round rod 6, a plurality of sliding rings 8 slidably connected to the round rod 6, a baffle 9 connected to the sliding ring 8, a label storage bag 10 provided on the top of the baffle 9 for placing labels, and an opening 11 opened on the label storage bag 10.

[0043] When in use, put the round rod 6 into the drawer 4, and adjust the length by screwing the support bases 7 at both ends of the round rod 6 until the two support bases 7 stop against the inner side walls of the drawer 4 respectively. The state of the round rod 6 and the support base 7 installed in the drawer 4 is as follows: Figure 10 As shown, put the label into the label storage bag 10 from the opening 11, arrange different types of documents neatly along the round rod 6 inside the drawer 4, move the sliding ring 8 and the baffle 9 along the round rod 6, and move the baffle 9 between different types of documents for partitioning. The classified storage is more neat, and the user can find it easier when taking the document, which provides convenience for the user.

[0044] Preferably, a plurality of partition boards 14 are provided in the storage cavity below the drawer 4 inside the cabinet 1, and a fixing seat 12 is symmetrically provided on the inner wall of the storage cavity. A plurality of slots 13 for clamping the partition boards 14 are provided in the fixing seat 12 from top to bottom. The size of the space between adjacent partition boards 14 and between the partition boards 14 and the bottom or top of the storage cavity can be adjusted by clamping the partition boards 14 in the slots 13 at different heights, so that users can adjust according to their own needs, which is more convenient to use.

[0045] In this embodiment, a cabinet door 15 for sealing the storage cavity is hingedly connected to the cabinet body 1. The cabinet door 15 and the drawer 4 are both equipped with handles 19. A protective cover 16 is provided on the inner wall of the cabinet door 15. A placement cavity is formed between the protective cover 16 and the inner wall of the cabinet door 15. A plurality of air holes 17 are provided on the protective cover 16. The cabinet door 15 is used to seal the storage cavity for the convenience of storing documents and is more beautiful. The handle 19 is convenient for the user to hold. The placement cavity can be used to place a desiccant bag. When the cabinet door 15 seals the storage cavity, the air inside the cabinet body 1 can pass through the air holes 17 and contact the desiccant bag, thereby drying the air inside the cabinet body 1 for the convenience of storing documents. In addition, other items can also be stored inside the protective cover 16, not limited to desiccant bags.

[0046] In this embodiment, a plurality of self-locking pulleys 18 are provided at the bottom of the cabinet body 1, and a top plate 20 is provided at the top of the cabinet body 1. The purpose of providing the self-locking pulleys 18 is to facilitate the movement of the cabinet body 1. The top plate 20 is provided at the top of the cabinet body 1 to modify the overall shape and make it more beautiful.

[0047] The above-described embodiments merely illustrate several implementations of the present invention. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make numerous variations and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and all such variations and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A modular filing cabinet comprising a cabinet body (1), wherein a plurality of drawers (4) are slidably connected to the cabinet body (1) via a slide rail (5), and wherein: At least one of the drawers (4) is provided with a classification marking component, and a plurality of first connecting members (2) and second connecting members (3) are provided on both sides of the cabinet (1) from top to bottom, respectively, and a shielding structure is provided on the side of the cabinet (1) in front of the second connecting member (3); The first connecting member (2) comprises a first hanging plate (201), the bottom end of the first hanging plate (201) is bent upward to form a hook section, and the hook section of the first hanging plate (201) is provided with a plurality of first tooth grooves (202) to form a plurality of first hanging teeth (203); The second connecting member (3) includes a second hanging plate (31), the bottom end of the second hanging plate (31) is bent upward to form a hook section, the hook section of the second hanging plate (31) is provided with a plurality of second tooth grooves (33) to form a plurality of second hanging teeth (34), the outer side surface of the hook section of the second hanging plate (31) is provided with a transverse plate (32), the hook section of the second hanging plate (31) and the transverse plate (32) are provided with a receiving groove (35) for receiving the hook section of the first hanging plate (201), and the second hanging plate (31) and the transverse plate (32) are provided with a sealing member for sealing the receiving groove (35); The sealing member comprises a sealing cover plate (37) for sealing the front end of the receiving groove (35); The sealing cover plate (37) is provided with a threaded hole (38), and the sealing cover plate (37) is fixed to the front end surfaces of the second hanging plate (31) and the horizontal plate (32) by means of bolts (39) passing through the threaded hole (38) and being threadedly connected to the second hanging plate (31); The shielding structure comprises a door panel receiving groove (21) vertically opened on the side of the cabinet body (1), a folding door panel (22) hinged inside the door panel receiving groove (21), a pin connecting plate (25) provided on the outer wall of the folding door panel (22), and a plurality of pins (26) connected to the pin connecting plate (25) and passing through the rearmost movable plate of the folding door panel (22); A pin hole (23) for inserting a pin shaft (26) is provided in the sealing cover plate (37), and a sealing gasket (24) is laid on the inner wall of the pin hole (23); The arc-shaped bottom of the second hanging plate (31) is provided with a passing groove (311), and the first tooth groove (202) and the second tooth groove (33), the first hanging tooth (203) and the second hanging tooth (34) respectively overlap one by one.

2. The modular file cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing member includes a side sealing plate (36) for sealing the side of the receiving groove (35).

3. The modular file cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side sealing plate (36) is connected to the receiving groove (35) via a plurality of elastic fasteners (361) and buckle holes (362) that are engaged with each other.

4. The modular file cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The classification marking assembly comprises a round rod (6), a support base (7) respectively arranged at both ends of the round rod (6) and threadedly connected to the round rod (6), a plurality of sliding rings (8) slidably connected to the round rod (6), a baffle (9) connected to the sliding ring (8), a label storage bag (10) arranged on the top of the baffle (9) for placing labels, and an opening (11) opened on the label storage bag (10).

5. The modular file cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of partition boards (14) are provided in a storage cavity located below the drawer (4) inside the cabinet (1), a fixing seat (12) is symmetrically provided on the inner wall of the storage cavity, and a plurality of slots (13) for clamping the partition boards (14) are provided in the fixing seat (12) from top to bottom.

6. The modular file cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that: A cabinet door (15) for sealing the storage cavity is hingedly connected to the cabinet body (1), a protective cover (16) is provided on the inner wall of the cabinet door (15), a storage cavity is formed between the protective cover (16) and the inner wall of the cabinet door (15), and a plurality of ventilation holes (17) are provided on the protective cover (16).

7. The modular file cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the cabinet body (1) is provided with a plurality of self-locking pulleys (18), and the top of the cabinet body (1) is provided with a top plate (20).

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