A cabinet

Abstract

The application discloses a cabinet. The cabinet comprises a cabinet body and a drawer; the cabinet body is provided with a drawer slot; the front end of the drawer slot is provided with a slot opening along a first direction; the drawer is slidably arranged in the drawer slot along the first direction; the drawer comprises a drawer body provided with a first side plate and a second side plate, and the front end of the drawer body is provided with a side opening; a panel is hingedly connected with the first side plate along a vertical first shaft, and is used for opening or closing the side opening; a lock is movably arranged on the panel and is used for locking and releasing the panel by being locked and unlocked with the second side plate. The cabinet adopting the technical scheme can conveniently clean the drawer, and dirt is not easy to remain, so that the hygiene of the inner cavity of the drawer can be ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cabinet technology, specifically to a cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the drawer structure used in cabinet products on the market typically consists of two side panels, a front panel, a back panel, and a bottom panel. The two side panels are parallel and spaced apart; the front panel and back panel are perpendicular to the two side panels, with both ends of the front panel fixed to the two front ends of each side panel; both ends of the back panel are fixed to the two rear ends of each side panel; the bottom panel is horizontally positioned within the space formed by the two side panels, front panel, and back panel, and has at least two edges embedded in the two side panels. When using this drawer, if dust, powder, or liquid accumulates on the bottom panel, users usually use a towel to collect the dirt in a corner of the drawer. Then, the dirt is wiped by squeezing. However, this operation often cannot completely remove the dirt on the bottom plate. Therefore, on this basis, the user needs to remove the drawer from the cabinet product, tilt the drawer so that the top opening is tilted downwards, and then sweep the dirt along the edge where the corner is located towards the top opening of the drawer and sweep it out from the opening. In the process of sweeping, not only is the operation inconvenient, but the dirt is also easy to remain in the gaps of the edges. Even with water, the dirt remaining in the gaps cannot be completely washed out. Therefore, the existing drawers have the problems of difficulty in completely cleaning dirt and inability to guarantee the hygiene of the drawer cavity. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this application is to overcome the aforementioned defects or problems in the prior art and to provide a cabinet in which the drawers can be easily cleaned, dirt is not easily left behind, and the hygiene of the drawer cavity can be guaranteed.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the following technical solution is adopted:

[0005] A cabinet includes a cabinet body and a drawer; the cabinet body has a drawer slot; the drawer slot has an opening at its front end along a first direction; the drawer slides along the first direction in the drawer slot; the drawer includes: a drawer body having a first side panel and a second side panel, and a side opening at its front end; a panel hinged to the first side panel at a vertical first axis for opening or closing the side opening; and a lock movably mounted on the panel and locking and unlocking the panel by locking and unlocking it with the second side panel, respectively.

[0006] Furthermore, the drawer also includes a locking assembly; the locking assembly is movably mounted on the drawer body and is adapted to lock and unlock with the cabinet body when the drawer body is received in the drawer slot to respectively prevent and allow the drawer body to be pulled out of the slot.

[0007] Furthermore, the locking assembly achieves locking by forming a plug-in engagement with the cabinet body in a direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0008] Furthermore, the locking assembly is movably mounted on the second side panel and is configured to move to disengage from the cabinet body when the lock is locked to the second side panel by the lock abutting or magnetic attraction of the lock. It is also configured to disengage from the lock abutting or magnetic attraction of the lock when the lock is unlocked from the second side panel and move to engage with the cabinet body by means of its own gravity or elastic force.

[0009] Furthermore, the locking assembly has an abutment portion; the second side plate has a sliding hole and a locking hole; the sliding hole extends vertically and allows the abutment portion to slide; the locking hole extends from the side of the second side plate facing the first side plate to the sliding hole, and includes a vertically extending first channel and a horizontally forward extending second channel from the first channel; the lock is rotatably connected to the panel about a second axis perpendicular to the panel, and is also adapted to move relative to the panel along the second axis, and has a locking portion; the end of the locking portion is adapted to be in the closed state of the panel. The lock penetrates the keyhole and moves along the keyhole; when the lock rotates, the end of the locking part is adapted to enter the first channel and the sliding hole, and moves the abutting part toward the second channel by abutting or magnetic attraction; the locking assembly disengages from the cabinet body at least when the abutting part moves to the height position of the second channel; when the end of the locking part enters from the first channel and is vertically confined in the second channel, the portion of the locking part located in the sliding hole always abuts or magnetically attracts the abutting part.

[0010] Furthermore, the locking part is rod-shaped parallel to the panel, one end of which is adapted to rotate about the second axis and move along the second axis, and the other end of which is adapted to enter or exit the sliding hole and the locking hole.

[0011] Furthermore, the lock also has a rod-shaped mounting part; the mounting part penetrates vertically through the panel, its central axis constitutes the second axis, and one end of it located inside the panel is fixedly connected to one end of the locking part.

[0012] Furthermore, the lock also includes a grip portion; the grip portion is fixedly connected to one end of the mounting portion located on the outer side of the panel.

[0013] Furthermore, the drawer also includes an elastic element; the elastic element abuts against the lock and the panel in a direction perpendicular to the panel, and applies a force to the lock in a direction from the inner surface of the panel toward the outer surface of the panel.

[0014] Furthermore, the locking assembly is provided with an abutment portion; the second side plate is provided with a sliding hole and a locking hole; the sliding hole extends vertically and allows the abutment portion to slide; the locking hole extends from the side of the second side plate facing the first side plate to the sliding hole; the lock is slidably disposed on the panel along a second direction parallel and horizontal to the panel, and is adapted to slide relative to the panel in a locked position and an unlocked position; when the lock moves from the unlocked position to the locked position, one end of the lock enters the locking hole and the sliding hole and engages with the abutment portion through an inclined surface, driving the locking assembly to move until it disengages from the cabinet body; when the lock is in the locked position, the lock is fixed relative to the panel along the second direction; when the lock is in the unlocked position, the lock exits the locking hole and the sliding hole.

[0015] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the drawer slot is provided with a slide rail extending along the first direction; the slide rail is provided with a limiting groove opening towards the second side panel; the locking assembly includes a slide rod and a limiting block; the slide rod slides vertically on the second side panel, and its top end is provided with the abutment portion; one end of the limiting block is pivotally connected to the bottom end of the slide rod with a third axis parallel to the first direction, and its other end extends out of the bottom end of the second side panel and is adapted to be inserted into or removed from the limiting groove.

[0016] Furthermore, the locking assembly is provided with a first magnetic attraction part; the second side plate is provided with a sliding hole and a lock hole; the sliding hole extends vertically and allows the first magnetic attraction part to slide; the lock hole extends from the side of the second side plate facing the first side plate to the sliding hole; the lock is slidably disposed on the panel along a second direction parallel and horizontal to the panel, and is adapted to slide relative to the panel in a locked position and an unlocked position; the end of the lock is provided with a second magnetic attraction part; when the lock is in the locked position, the lock is inserted into the lock hole, the second magnetic attraction part enters the sliding hole and magnetically attracts the first magnetic attraction part, driving the locking assembly to move to disengage from the cabinet body; when the lock is in the unlocked position, the lock is withdrawn from the lock hole and the sliding hole; the second magnetic attraction part disengages from the first magnetic attraction part.

[0017] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the drawer slot is provided with a slide rail extending along the first direction; the slide rail is provided with a limiting groove opening towards the second side panel; the locking assembly includes a slide rod and a limiting block; the slide rod slides vertically on the second side panel, and its top end is provided with the first magnetic attraction part; one end of the limiting block is pivotally connected to the bottom end of the slide rod with a third axis parallel to the first direction, and its other end extends out of the bottom end of the second side panel and is adapted to be inserted into or removed from the limiting groove.

[0018] Compared with existing technologies, the above solution has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. In this technical solution, the panel is hinged to the front end of the drawer body, allowing the side opening at the front of the drawer body to be opened or closed. When storing items, the panel is rotated to close the side opening, and the lock is engaged with the second side panel to create a structurally stable drawer. This drawer can then be placed in its drawer slot for normal use. When organizing items in the drawer, the lock is unlocked from the second side panel, and the panel is rotated to open the side opening of the drawer body. Items stored in the drawer can then be easily and quickly removed or placed in through the top opening and / or the front side opening. Furthermore, with the front side opening of the drawer body open, the user can also pull out items placed inside the drawer body by sliding them out in the same direction. Items can be quickly removed, and in some cases (such as when the items are books), the items are kept in their original order during removal from the drawer. When it is necessary to clean the dirt inside the drawer, the panel is opened, and then a towel is used to sweep the dirt on the bottom of the drawer towards the front opening, which can easily clean the dirt. During the cleaning process, since there is no need to collect the dirt in corners or edges, the dirt is not likely to remain in the gaps. Even if a small amount of dirt remains in the gap formed by the bottom plate and the first and / or second side plates, the drawer provided by this technical solution can be rinsed with water. This is because the direction of water flow in the gap is consistent with the direction of water flow when rinsing, so it is possible to clean the dirt conveniently and completely and ensure the hygiene of the drawer during use.

[0020] It is worth noting that in this technical solution, if only the bottom plate of the drawer body needs to be cleaned or wiped, it can be done without removing the drawer from the drawer slot of the cabinet body, making cleaning more convenient and labor-saving.

[0021] 2. The locking assembly is movably installed on the drawer body. When the drawer body is housed in the drawer slot, it can lock and unlock with the cabinet body to prevent and allow the drawer body to be pulled out of the drawer slot, respectively. Thus, when the drawer is housed in the drawer slot, the drawer can achieve good stability by locking with the cabinet body. On this basis, the user's opening operation of the panel will not affect the stability of the drawer, and the drawer can be well kept in the drawer slot. If it is not necessary to lock the drawer body, the locking assembly can be unlocked from the cabinet body and the drawer body can be pulled out relative to the drawer slot. The simple structure allows the drawer to have different usage modes relative to the cabinet body.

[0022] Furthermore, it is worth noting that since the panel can be opened without moving the drawer body relative to the cabinet body, users can choose two different usage modes as needed. Specifically, Mode 1 allows users to access items closer to the front opening of the drawer body or place items in a position closer to the front opening of the drawer body without removing the drawer body; Mode 2 allows users to access items further away from the front opening of the drawer body or place items in a position further away from the front opening of the drawer body without opening the panel.

[0023] 3. The locking assembly achieves locking by interlocking with the cabinet body in a direction perpendicular to the first direction. The locking method is relatively simple, and the drawer body has good stability relative to the cabinet body when locked. The unlocking method is also relatively simple.

[0024] 4. The locking and unlocking of the locking assembly and the cabinet body are based on the cooperation between the lock and the second side panel. Specifically, when the lock is locked to the second side panel, the lock drives the locking assembly to unlock from the cabinet body. At this time, the panel is stably closed at the front end of the drawer body, and the drawer can slide relative to the cabinet body in the first direction, enabling the basic drawer pull-out function. When the lock is unlocked from the second side panel, the locking assembly can lock to the cabinet body based on its own weight or elastic force. At this time, the drawer body cannot be pulled out relative to the cabinet body in the first direction, and the panel can be opened relative to the front end of the drawer body, satisfying the drawer's access and cleaning functions.

[0025] 5. The second side panel has interconnected sliding holes and locking holes; the abutment portion of the locking assembly slides vertically into the sliding hole; the lock can rotate around and move along the second axis on the panel; in use, if the drawer needs to be pulled out, after closing the panel at the front end of the drawer body, move the locking portion along the second axis to correspond with the first channel, and then rotate the lock around the second axis so that the end of the locking portion enters the first channel and the sliding hole, and moves towards the second channel after abutting or magnetically abutting the part. During the movement, the locking assembly disengages from the cabinet body. Then, move the lock along the direction of the second axis so that the end of the locking portion enters... The second channel allows the locking part to overcome its own weight or elastic force and stop at this position. At this time, the panel is locked relative to the drawer body, and the drawer can move relative to the cabinet body in the first direction. If it is necessary to lock the drawer body and open the panel, push the drawer body into the drawer slot, move the lock along the second axis until the locking part retracts from the second channel into the first channel, and then rotate the lock around the second axis so that the locking part rotates away from the second channel and retracts from the first channel and the sliding hole. The locking component moves with its own weight or elastic force to engage with the cabinet body, thus allowing the panel to be opened without pulling out the drawer body. Using the above scheme, the cooperation between the locking component and the lock is relatively simple, and the structural implementation is less difficult.

[0026] 6. The locking part is rod-shaped and parallel to the panel. Its structure is relatively simple and its cross-sectional width is small. Therefore, the required width of the lock hole does not need to be large, so as to ensure the structural strength of the second side plate.

[0027] 7. The assembly part is also rod-shaped, which makes it easy to assemble with the panel and allows for easy rotation and axial sliding.

[0028] 8. The grip design facilitates user operation and enhances the user's operating experience.

[0029] 9. The elastic element applies a force to the lock in a direction perpendicular to the panel, moving from the inner surface of the panel toward the outer surface of the panel. Therefore, when the panel is closed and the lock moves along the second axis to the point where the locking part corresponds to the first channel, the end of the locking part on the lock can enter the second channel from the first channel under the action of the elastic element. This ensures that the end of the locking part has good stability when it stops in the second channel, preventing the end of the locking part from easily coming out of the second channel and thus avoiding the lock and the abutment part from losing their abutment or magnetic attraction.

[0030] 10. The lock achieves the movement of the locking component and the disengagement from the cabinet body by engaging with the abutment part at an angle. The engagement method is relatively simple and easy to implement.

[0031] 11. The lock achieves the movement of the locking component and the disengagement from the cabinet body by magnetically engaging with the abutment part. The method of engagement is relatively simple and easy to implement.

[0032] 12. The locking assembly includes a slide rod and a limiting block. The slide rod slides vertically on the second side plate and has an abutment part or a first magnetic attraction part for engaging with the lock. Its structure is simple and it is easy to form a stable sliding on the second side plate. The limiting block is pivotally connected to the bottom end of the slide rod, which can turn the movement direction of the slide rod and reliably engage or disengage with the limiting groove. The limiting groove is directly formed by the slide groove of the slide rail installed in the drawer groove. Therefore, the cabinet body does not need to open a hole for engaging with the locking assembly, which makes the structure simpler and helps to save production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0033] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments, the accompanying drawings used are briefly described below:

[0034] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional exploded view of the lock, elastic element, and hinge assembly in the embodiments of this application;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the lock, elastic element, and hinge assembly in the embodiments of this application;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the panel is locked to the drawer body and pulled out of the drawer slot in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partial sectional view of the cabinet in the state shown;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lock's state when the panel and drawer body are locked together in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0039] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A partial sectional view of the cabinet in the state shown;

[0040] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the lock's state when the panel and drawer body are locked together in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0041] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A partial sectional view of the cabinet in the state shown;

[0042] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the panel is opened relative to the drawer body in an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A partial sectional view of the cabinet in the state shown;

[0044] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the lock's state when the panel and drawer body are unlocked in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0045] Figure 12 for Figure 11 A partial sectional view of the cabinet in the state shown;

[0046] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the lock's state when the panel and drawer body are unlocked in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0047] Figure 14 for Figure 13 A partial sectional view of the cabinet in the state shown.

[0048] Explanation of key figure labels:

[0049] Cabinet body 1; drawer slot 11; drawer slide 111; limit slot 1111;

[0050] Drawer 2; Drawer body 21; First side panel 211; Second side panel 212; Slide hole 2121; Lock hole 2122; First passageway 21221; Second passageway 21222; Through hole 2123; Panel body 212a; Sealing plate 212b; Bottom plate 213; Back panel 214; Shelf 215; Side opening 210; Front panel 22; Positioning seat 221; Insertion part 2211; Limiting part 2212; Limiting flange 22121; Lock 23; Locking part 231; Assembly part 232; Grip part 233; Elastic buckle 2331; Elastic element 24; Locking assembly 25; Slide rod 251; Abutment part 2511; Limiting block 252; Hinge 26. Detailed Implementation

[0051] Unless otherwise specified, in the claims and description, the terms “center,” “lateral,” “longitudinal,” “horizontal,” “vertical,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” “outer,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “clockwise,” “counterclockwise,” etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation and positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the purpose of simplifying the description, and do not imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0052] Unless otherwise specified in the claims and description, the terms "fixed connection" or "fixed connection" shall be interpreted broadly to mean 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.

[0053] In the claims and description, unless otherwise specified, the terms "comprising," "having," and variations thereof mean "including but not limited to."

[0054] The technical solutions in the embodiments will now be described clearly and completely with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0055] Example 1

[0056] See Figures 1 to 14 , Figures 1 to 14 The cabinet in the embodiment is shown. Figures 1 to 14 As shown, the cabinet provided in this embodiment includes a cabinet body 1 and drawers 2.

[0057] The cabinet body 1 is provided with a drawer slot 11, and the drawer slot 11 has a slot at its front end along the first direction.

[0058] like Figure 3 and Figure 9 As shown, the cabinet body 1 provided in this embodiment is a conventional cabinet product. Taking a kitchen cabinet as an example, it has a cuboid structure, with no top panel and is used for mounting the kitchen countertop. No cabinet door is provided at the opening of the drawer slot 11. The opening of the drawer slot 11 can be directly formed by the panel 22 of the drawer 2, thereby reducing structural complexity and production costs. The bottom surface of the drawer slot 11 is provided with a slide rail 111 extending along a first direction. The slide rail 111 has a limiting groove 1111 opening towards the side. It should be understood that the first direction in actual application scenarios specifically refers to the front-rear direction of the cabinet body 1. Specifically, the slide rail 111 includes a first slide rail and a second slide rail. Both the first and second slide rails extend along a first direction and are spaced apart on the bottom surface of the drawer slot 11 in a direction perpendicular to the first direction. Both the first and second slide rails are concealed bottom support rails. The opening direction of the slide groove of the first slide rail is opposite to that of the opening direction of the slide groove of the second slide rail. The front end of the slide groove of the second slide rail forms a limiting groove 1111. The limiting groove 1111 is used to cooperate with the drawer 2 to lock it when the drawer 2 is received in the drawer slot 11, so as to restrict the drawer 2 from being pulled out of the slot along the first direction.

[0059] Drawer 2 is slidably disposed in drawer slot 11 along a first direction, and includes drawer body 21, panel 22, lock 23, elastic element 24, locking assembly 25 and hinge 26.

[0060] The structure of drawer body 21 is as follows Figures 3 to 14As shown, it has a first side plate 211, a second side plate 212, a bottom plate 213, a back plate 214, and a shelf 215, with a side opening 210 at its front end. Specifically, the first side plate 211 and the second side plate 212 are both vertically arranged, parallel to each other and spaced apart. The bottom plate 213 is horizontally arranged, and its two sides are fixed to the bottom of the first side plate 211 and the second side plate 212 by screws, adhesive, or embedding. In addition, the bottom plate 213 has a first sliding part and a second sliding part on both sides, which slide in cooperation with the first slide rail and the second slide rail, respectively. The second slide rail is correspondingly arranged below the second side plate 212, and its limiting groove 1111 opens towards the second side plate 212. That is, in this embodiment, the limiting groove 1111 on the slide rail 111 for locking the drawer 2 opens towards the second side plate 212. The back panel 214 is vertically arranged and perpendicular to both the first side panel 211 and the second side panel 212. The two sides of the back panel 214 are fixed to the rear of the first side panel 211 and the second side panel 212 by screws, adhesive, or embedding. The bottom edge of the back panel 214 can abut against the upper surface of the bottom panel 213 or be fixed to the rear end of the bottom panel 213. Shelves 215 are horizontally arranged and spaced above the bottom panel 213. Their two sides can also be fixed to the first side panel 211 and the second side panel 212 by screws, adhesive, or embedding. It should be understood that whether or not shelves 215 are provided in the drawer body 21 can be selected according to the user's needs and the spatial distribution requirements of the drawer body 21's interior. Based on the above structure, it can be seen that the front end of the drawer body 21 is not covered by a corresponding panel; therefore, the front end of the drawer body 21 has a side opening 210.

[0061] In the example provided in this embodiment, the second side plate 212 of the drawer body 21 is provided with a sliding hole 2121, a locking hole 2122, and a through hole 2123; the sliding hole 2121 is located at the top of the second side plate 212 and extends vertically. The locking hole 2122 extends from the side of the second side plate 212 facing the first side plate 211 to the sliding hole 2121, that is, the locking hole 2122 extends horizontally from the inner surface of the second side plate 212 to the sliding hole 2121. Specifically, the locking hole 2122 includes a first channel 21221 and a second channel 21222. The first channel 21221 extends vertically and is used for the lock 23 to extend into or retract; the second channel 21222 extends horizontally from the first channel 21221 and is used for the lock 23 to rest on, such as... Figure 5 and Figure 11As shown in the example given in the embodiment, the second channel 21222 extends horizontally from the top of the first channel 21221 toward the front side, that is, extends horizontally toward the side where the side opening 210 is located. The through hole 2123 extends vertically, with its top end extending to the sliding hole 2121 and its bottom end extending to the bottom end of the second side plate 212. In this embodiment, the sliding hole 2121 and the through hole 2123 on the second side plate 212 are formed in the following way: the second side plate 212 includes a plate body 212a and a sealing plate 212b; the plate body 212a is vertically arranged, parallel to and spaced apart from the first side plate 211, and a groove is formed on the side of the plate body 212a away from the first side plate 211, the groove including a first groove segment and a second groove segment connected sequentially from top to bottom; the sealing plate 212b is fixed to the side of the plate body 212a away from the first side plate 211 by screws or adhesive and closes the groove, the first groove segment closed by the sealing plate 212b constitutes the sliding hole 2121, and the second groove segment closed by the sealing plate 212b constitutes the through hole 2123. The sliding hole 2121 and the through hole 2123 are obtained in this way, which is relatively simple and convenient to produce.

[0062] Panel 22 is pivotally connected to the first side panel 211 via a vertical first axis, and is used to open or close the side opening 210 at the front end of the drawer body 21.

[0063] Specifically, such as Figure 3 and Figure 9 As shown, panel 22 is a square plate, vertically arranged, with one side hinged to the front end of first side plate 211 via hinge 26. The rotation axis of hinge 26 is vertically arranged, and its central axis forms the first axis. The two hinge arms 26 are fixed to the inner surface of first side plate 211 and inner surface of panel 22, respectively. When panel 22 is hinged to first side plate 211, it can rotate relative to drawer body 21. When panel 22 rotates to the front end of drawer body 21 and is parallel to back panel 214, it closes the side opening 210 at the front end of drawer body 21. When panel 22 rotates forward relative to drawer body 21 from the closed state, it opens the side opening 210 at the front end of drawer body 21. In this embodiment, the panel 22 has a through hole on the top of the side near its free end, which is perpendicular to the panel 22. A positioning seat 221 is fixedly inserted into the through hole. The positioning seat 221 is used for the installation of the lock 23. It specifically includes a plug-in part 2211 and a limiting part 2212. The plug-in part 2211 has a tubular structure and is fixedly inserted into the through hole in a tight fit. One end extends into the inside of the panel 22. The limiting part 2212 has a cylindrical structure with one end open and the other end having a cylindrical bottom. The outer wall of the cylindrical bottom of the limiting part 2212 is coaxially fixed to the end of the plug-in part 2211 that is exposed outside the panel 22. The inner wall of the open end of the limiting part 2212 has an annular limiting flange 22121. The inner cavity of the limiting part 2212 is connected to the central hole of the plug-in part 2211.

[0064] The lock 23 is movably mounted on the panel 22, and locks and releases the panel 22 by locking or unlocking it with the second side plate 212. In this embodiment, the lock 23 is rotatably connected to the panel 22 about a second axis perpendicular to the panel 22, and the lock 23 is also adapted to move relative to the panel 22 along the second axis. The lock 23 is provided with a locking part 231, the end of which is adapted to pass through the lock hole 2122 and move along the lock hole 2122 when the panel 22 is closed.

[0065] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the lock 23 has a locking part 231, an assembly part 232 and a gripping part 233 that are integrated together.

[0066] The locking part 231 is rod-shaped and parallel to the panel 22. It is located inside the panel 22. One end of the locking part 231 is adapted to rotate around and move along the second axis, and the other end is adapted to enter or exit the sliding hole 2121 and the locking hole 2122. The structure of the locking part 231 is relatively simple and the cross-sectional width is small. Therefore, the width of the locking hole 2122 does not need to be large, so as to ensure the structural strength of the second side plate 212.

[0067] The assembly part 232 is also rod-shaped, vertically penetrating the panel 22. Specifically, it is fitted into the central hole of the insertion part 2211. One end of the assembly part 232 extends out of the insertion part 2211 away from the limiting part 2212 and is fixedly connected to the end of the locking part 231 that can rotate around the second axis. That is, the end of the assembly part 232 located inside the panel 22 is fixedly connected to one end of the locking part 231, and the other end of the assembly part 232 extends out of the opening end of the limiting part 2212. The central axis of the assembly part 232 constitutes the second axis. In this embodiment, the assembly of the assembly part 232 and the panel 22 is relatively simple and easy to achieve rotation and axial sliding.

[0068] The grip portion 233 is fixedly connected to the assembly portion 232 at one end located outside the panel 22. That is, the grip portion 233 and the assembly portion 232 are fixedly connected at one end extending out of the opening end of the limiting portion 2212. This is used for the user to grip and operate to improve the operating feel of the lock 23. In this embodiment, the grip portion 233 is provided with a plurality of elastic buckles 2331 extending along the second axis toward the bottom side of the limiting portion 2212. Each elastic buckle 2331 is arranged circumferentially around the second axis, and its protrusion is arranged radially outward. When the elastic buckle 2331 is not under force and has not deformed, the protrusion of each elastic buckle 2331 abuts against the inner wall of the limiting portion 2212. They can slide along the second axis along the inner wall of the limiting portion 2212 and are restricted from disengaging from the limiting portion 2212 by the limiting flange 22121.

[0069] In use, if it is necessary to lock the panel 22 to the second side panel 212, move the lock 23 until the locking part 231 corresponds to the first channel 21221, and then rotate the lock 23 so that the end of the locking part 231 (i.e., the end of the locking part 231 away from the assembly part 232 enters the first channel 21221 and the sliding hole 2121) enters the first channel 21221 and the sliding hole 2121. After the end of the locking part 231 is rotated to the height of the second channel 21222, move the lock 23 forward along the direction of the second axis so that the end of the locking part 231 enters the second channel 21222 from the first channel 21221 and is limited in the vertical direction. When the locking part 231 is inside the second channel 21222, it reaches a stable state. At this time, due to the locking part 231 being abutted by the front end of the second channel 21222 and the vertical relationship between the assembly part 232 and the locking part 231, the panel 22 cannot be rotated forward to open. Therefore, the panel 22 is locked relative to the second side plate 212. If the panel 22 needs to be released, the lock 23 is moved backward along the direction of the second axis so that the end wall of the locking part 231 re-enters the first channel 21221 from the second channel 21222. Then, the lock 23 is rotated in the opposite direction so that the end of the locking part 231 exits the first channel 21221 and the sliding hole 2121, and the panel 22 can be opened.

[0070] In this embodiment, the panel 22 is hinged to the front end of the drawer body 21 and can open or close the side opening 210 at the front end of the drawer body 21. When in use, to store items, the panel 22 is rotated to close the side opening 210, and the lock 23 is then locked to the second side panel 212, resulting in a structurally stable drawer 2. This drawer 2 can be placed in the drawer slot 11 for normal user use. When it is necessary to organize the items in the drawer 2, the lock 23 is unlocked from the second side panel 212, and the panel 22 is rotated to open the side opening 210 of the drawer body 21. Items stored in the drawer body 21 can then be taken out or placed in through the top opening and / or the front side opening 210. This makes taking out and placing items convenient and quick. Furthermore, with the front side opening of the drawer body open, the user can also easily access items placed in the drawer body. The drawer 2 is designed to allow for quick retrieval of items by pulling them out in the same direction. In some cases (such as when the items are books), it ensures that the items are not disturbed during the removal process and maintain their original arrangement. When it is necessary to clean the dirt inside the drawer 2, the panel 22 is opened, and then a towel is used to sweep the dirt on the bottom plate 213 of the drawer body 21 towards the front opening 210. This makes it easy to clean the dirt. During the cleaning process, since there is no need to collect the dirt in corners or edges, the dirt is less likely to remain in the gaps. Even if a small amount of dirt remains in the gap formed by the bottom plate 213 and the first side plate 211 and / or the second side plate 212, the drawer 2 provided in this embodiment can also be rinsed with water. This is because the direction of water flow in the gap is consistent with the direction of water flow when rinsing. Therefore, it is possible to clean the dirt conveniently and completely and ensure the hygiene of the drawer 2 during use.

[0071] It is worth noting that, based on the solution provided in this embodiment, if it is only necessary to clean or wipe the bottom plate 213 of the drawer body 21, then it can be done without removing the drawer 2 from the drawer slot 11 of the cabinet body 1, which is more convenient and less labor-intensive.

[0072] The elastic member 24 abuts against the lock 23 and the panel 22 in a direction perpendicular to the panel 22, and applies a force to the lock 23 in a direction from the inner surface of the panel 22 toward the outer surface of the panel 22, so as to stably abut the end of the locking part 231 against the front end of the second channel 21222 when the end of the locking part 231 is inserted into the second channel 21222 and prevent the end of the locking part 231 from exiting from the second channel 21222 to the first channel 21221 when no force is applied.

[0073] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 6As shown, the elastic element 24 is a spring, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the assembly part 232. It extends along the direction of the second axis, with one end abutting against the inner wall of the bottom of the limiting part 2212 and the other end abutting against the gripping part 233. In the unforced state, the gripping part 233 abuts against the locking protrusion of each elastic buckle 2331 and the limiting flange 22121. Thus, when the panel 22 is closed, if the lock 23 moves along the second axis to the point where the locking part 231 corresponds to the first channel 21221, the lock 23 can automatically move the end of the locking part 231 from the first channel 21221 into the second channel 21222 under the elastic force of the elastic element 24, so that the end of the locking part 231 can be stably stopped in the second channel 21222 and is not easy to fall out.

[0074] The locking assembly 25 is movably installed on the drawer body 21. When the drawer body 21 is housed in the drawer slot 11, it is adapted to lock and unlock with the cabinet body 1 to prevent and allow the drawer body 21 to be pulled out of the slot, respectively. Thus, when the drawer 2 is housed in the drawer slot 11, the drawer 2 can achieve good stability by locking with the cabinet body 1. On this basis, the user's opening operation on the panel 22 will not affect the stability of the drawer 2, and the drawer 2 can be well kept in the drawer slot 11. If it is not necessary to lock the drawer body 21, the locking assembly 25 can be unlocked from the cabinet body 1 and the drawer body 21 can be restored to the function of being pulled out of the drawer slot 11. The simple structure allows the drawer 2 to have different usage states relative to the cabinet body 1.

[0075] Furthermore, it is worth noting that since the panel 22 can be opened without moving the drawer body 21 relative to the cabinet body 1, users can choose two different usage modes as needed. Specifically, in mode one, without removing the drawer body 21, only the panel 22 is opened to take out items inside the drawer body 21 that are closer to the front opening 210 or to place items inside the drawer body 21 that are closer to the front opening 210. In mode two, without opening the panel 22, only the drawer body 21 is removed to take out items inside the drawer body 21 that are farther away from the front opening 210 or to place items inside the drawer body 21 that are farther away from the front opening 210.

[0076] In this embodiment, the locking assembly 25 achieves locking by forming a plug-in engagement with the cabinet body 1 along a direction perpendicular to the first direction. The locking method is relatively simple, and the drawer body 21 has good stability relative to the cabinet body 1 when locked. The unlocking method is also relatively simple.

[0077] More preferably, in this embodiment, the locking assembly 25 is movably mounted on the second side panel 212. It is configured to move to disengage from the cabinet body 1 when the lock 23 abuts or magnetically attracts the second side panel 212 during locking. It is also configured to disengage from the lock 23 and move to engage with the cabinet body 1 by gravity or elastic force when the lock 23 is unlocked. That is, in this embodiment, the locking and unlocking of the locking assembly 25 with the cabinet body 1 is based on the engagement relationship between the lock 23 and the second side panel 212. Specifically, when… When the lock 23 is locked to the second side panel 212, the lock 23 drives the locking assembly 25 to unlock from the cabinet body 1. At this time, the panel 22 is stably closed at the front end of the drawer body 21, and the drawer 2 can slide relative to the cabinet body 1 in the first direction, and can realize the basic pull-out function of the drawer 2. When the lock 23 is unlocked from the second side panel 212, the locking assembly 25 can lock to the cabinet body 1 based on its own weight or elastic force. At this time, the drawer body 21 cannot be pulled out relative to the cabinet body 1 in the first direction, and the panel 22 can be opened relative to the front end of the drawer body 21, which can satisfy the retrieval function and cleaning function of the drawer 2.

[0078] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 10 As shown, in this embodiment, the locking assembly 25 is provided with an abutment portion 2511, which is used to cooperate with the lock 23. Specifically, the locking assembly 25 includes a slide bar 251 and a limiting block 252.

[0079] The slide rod 251 is slidably mounted vertically on the second side plate 212, specifically in a matching manner with the through hole 2123. Its top end is provided with an abutment part 2511. Specifically, in the example given in this embodiment, a square tube is fixedly connected to the top end of the slide rod 251. The square tube has an opening and a bottom. The square tube is slidably mounted in the sliding hole 2121, with its opening end facing the lock hole 2122. Its top wall is horizontally arranged and forms the abutment part 2511.

[0080] One end of the limiting block 252 is pivotally connected to the bottom end of the slide rod 251 via a third axis parallel to the first direction, and the other end extends out of the bottom end of the second side plate 212 and is adapted to be inserted into or removed from the limiting groove 1111. Specifically, as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the limiting block 252 has a block-shaped structure with a smaller thickness at the hinge end and a larger thickness at the free end; the bottom space of the through hole 2123 is set to be relatively large to accommodate the limiting block 252 and allow the limiting block 252 to rotate around the third axis. In use, when the abutment part 2511 drives the slide rod 251 to move to the highest position, the free end of the limiting block 252 disengages from the limiting groove 1111. At this time, the drawer body 21 can be positioned relative to the cabinet body 1 from the groove of the drawer groove 11. When the abutment part 2511 moves the slide rod 251 down from the highest position, the free end of the limiting block 252 moves toward the limiting groove 1111 under the guidance of the bottom surface of the bottom support rail. When the abutment part 2511 moves the slide rod 251 down to the lowest position, the free end of the limiting block 252 is inserted into the limiting groove 1111. At this time, the front end of the slide rail 111 is blocked, so the drawer body 21 cannot be pulled out from the opening of the drawer slot 11 relative to the cabinet body 1. In order to improve the reliability of the movement of the limiting block 252 toward the limiting groove 1111, in this embodiment, the part of the limiting block 252 near its free end is bent. This bending setting makes the free end of the limiting block 252 tilted toward the limiting groove 1111 relative to its hinge end when the movable seat is at the highest position, and can form a guiding engagement with the bottom surface of the bottom support rail.

[0081] In this embodiment, the specific cooperation relationship between the lock 23 and the abutment portion 2511 in the locking assembly 25 is as follows: when the lock 23 rotates, the end of the locking portion 231 is adapted to enter the first channel 21221 and the sliding hole 2121, and the abutment portion 2511 is moved toward the second channel 21222 by the abutment action or magnetic attraction action; the locking assembly 25 disengages from the cabinet body 1 at least when the abutment portion 2511 moves to the height position of the second channel 21222; when the end of the locking portion 231 enters from the first channel 21221 and is limited to the second channel 21222 in the vertical direction, the part of the locking portion 231 located in the sliding hole 2121 always abuts or magnetically attracts the abutment portion 2511.

[0082] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the locking assembly 25 loses its contact or magnetic attraction with the lock 23, it moves downward under its own gravity until the limiting block 252 and the limiting groove 1111 are inserted into each other. To improve the reliability of the downward movement of the locking assembly 25, the limiting block 252 may specifically be a counterweight.

[0083] The specific process used in practical application scenarios is as follows:

[0084] When drawer 2 needs to be pulled out, close panel 22 at the front end of drawer body 21, then press lock 23 and move locking part 231 along the second axis to correspond with first channel 21221 under the force of overcoming elastic element 24. The correspondence is such that the center axis of the second axis and the center line of the first channel 21221 can be in a plane perpendicular to the first direction at the same time. Then rotate lock 23 clockwise around the second axis so that the end of locking part 231 rotates upward toward the second side plate 212 to enter the first channel 21221 and slide hole 2121. During the rotation, the part of locking part 231 located in slide hole 2121 abuts or magnetically attracts abutment part 2511, and during the continued rotation around the second axis, it drives the entire locking assembly 25 to move toward the second channel 21222. During the movement, limit block 252 and limit groove 11 11. After disengaging from the plug-in engagement, the pressing force on the lock 23 is released. Under the restoring force of the elastic member 24, the lock 23 moves forward along the direction of the second axis until the part of the locking part 231 located in the first channel 21221 enters the second channel 21222. The part of the locking part 231 located in the first channel 21221 does not disengage from the abutment or magnetic attraction with the abutment part 2511 during the process of entering the second channel 21222 from the first channel 21221. At this time, the part of the locking part 231 located in the second channel 21222 is hooked onto the bottom wall of the second channel 21222 under the gravity of the entire locking assembly 25, and is stably stopped in the second channel 21222 under the action of the elastic member 24. The panel 22 closes relative to the front opening 210 of the drawer body 21, and the entire drawer 2 can be pulled out from the slot of the drawer groove 11 relative to the cabinet body 1.

[0085] When it is necessary to lock the drawer body 21 and open the panel 22, push the drawer 2 into the drawer slot 11, press the lock 23, so that the part of the locking part 231 located in the second channel 21222 exits into the first channel 21221, and then rotate the lock 23 counterclockwise around the second axis, so that the locking part 231 rotates along the first channel 21221 in a direction away from the second channel 21222 and exits the first channel 21221 and the slide hole 2121. During the rotation, the locking part 231 gradually disengages from the abutment part 2511. When the abutment or magnetic attraction completely disappears, the locking assembly 25 can move downwards to its lowest position under its own gravity. During the movement, the limiting block 252 rotates around the third axis, and its free end moves under the guidance of the bottom surface of the bottom support rail to form an insertion engagement with the limiting groove 1111. At this time, the front end of the slide rail 111 is blocked, and the drawer body 21 cannot be pulled out from the slot of the drawer groove 11 relative to the cabinet body 1. The lock 23 unlocks the second side panel 212, and the panel 22 can be opened relative to the front side opening 210 of the drawer body 21. With this technical solution, the cooperation between the locking assembly 25 and the lock 23 is relatively simple, and the structural implementation is less difficult.

[0086] It is worth noting that the locking assembly 25 and the cabinet body 1 can be engaged in a plug-in manner to achieve mutual locking, which is not limited to the example given in this embodiment. Other possible methods include: Example 1, the bottom surface of the drawer groove 11 is provided with a vertically extending plug hole, and the bottom end of the locking assembly 25 can be inserted into or withdrawn from the plug hole; Example 2, the top surface of the drawer groove 11 is provided with a vertically extending plug hole, and the top end of the locking assembly 25 can be inserted into or withdrawn from the plug hole; Example 3, the side plate of the drawer groove 11 is provided with a slot with an opening facing upward or downward, and the locking assembly 25 is provided with a hook for engaging with the slot, etc. It is worth noting that when the plug-in engagement is generated by the locking assembly 25 moving from bottom to top, the direction of rotation of the lock 23 around the second axis during use should be opposite to that of this embodiment.

[0087] Example 2

[0088] This embodiment provides a cabinet that differs from the first embodiment in that the lock 23 and the locking assembly 25 cooperate to move the locking assembly 25 to disengage from the cabinet body 1. Specifically, the lock 23 has a different structure, the lock 23 is installed on the panel 22, the lock hole 2122 has a different shape, and the abutment part 2511 has a different structure.

[0089] In this embodiment, the lock hole 2122 extends from the side of the second side plate 212 toward the first side plate 211 to the sliding hole 2121, and its shape can be a round hole or a square hole, etc.

[0090] The lock 23 is slidably disposed on the panel 22 along a second direction parallel and horizontal to the panel 22, and is adapted to slide relative to the panel 22 in a locked position and an unlocked position. Specifically, when the lock 23 is in the locked position, the end of the lock 23 facing the second side plate 212 is matched and inserted into the lock hole 2122 to lock the panel 22 to the front end of the drawer body 21. When the lock 23 is in the unlocked position, the end of the lock 23 is disengaged from the lock hole 2122, and the panel 22 can be opened.

[0091] When the lock 23 moves from the unlocked position to the locked position along the second direction, one end of it enters the lock hole 2122 and the sliding hole 2121, and engages with the abutment part 2511 through an inclined surface, driving the locking assembly 25 to move until it disengages from the cabinet body 1. When the lock 23 is in the locked position, the lock 23 is fixed relative to the panel 22 along the second direction. This prevents the lock 23 from moving under the gravity of the locking assembly 25 until its end exits the sliding hole 2121 and loses its abutment effect on the abutment part 2511. It should be understood that the way the lock 23 is fixed relative to the panel 22 along the second direction can be achieved by providing a positioning groove on the panel 22 and a positioning part perpendicular to the second direction on the lock 23. The inclined surface engagement between the lock 23 and the abutment part 2511 can be achieved by providing an inclined surface (not shown in the figure) on the side of the abutment part 2511 facing the lock hole 2122, which gradually slopes downwards towards the side away from the lock hole 2122.

[0092] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to pull out the drawer 2, the panel 22 is closed at the front end of the drawer body 21. Then, the lock 23 is pushed towards the second side panel 212 in the second direction until the lock 23 is inserted into the lock hole 2122 and the sliding hole 2121. During the insertion process, the lock 23 abuts against the inclined surface, and the abutting part 2511 gradually moves upward under the guidance of the inclined surface. When the lock 23 is inserted into place, the abutting part 2511 moves to the high position and drives the limiting block 252 to exit the limiting groove 1111. At this time, the panel 22 closes the front opening 210 of the drawer body 21, and the entire drawer 2 can be pulled out from the groove of the drawer groove 11 relative to the cabinet body 1.

[0093] When it is necessary to lock the drawer body 21 and open the panel 22, push the drawer 2 into the drawer slot 11, and push the lock 23 away from the second side panel 212 in the second direction until the lock 23 exits the lock hole 2122 and the slide hole 2121. During the exiting process, the lock 23 gradually disengages from the contact surface. When the contact relationship is completely lost, the locking component 25 moves downward to the lowest position by its own gravity. During the movement, the limiting block 252 rotates around the third axis and its free end moves under the guidance of the bottom surface of the bottom support rail to form a plug-in engagement with the limiting groove 1111. At this time, the front end of the slide rail 111 is blocked, and the drawer body 21 cannot be pulled out from the slot of the drawer slot 11 relative to the cabinet body 1. The lock 23 is unlocked from the second side panel 212, and the panel 22 can be opened relative to the front side opening 210 of the drawer body 21.

[0094] In this embodiment, the lock 23 engages with the abutment part 2511 at an angle to drive the locking assembly 25 to move and disengage from the cabinet body 1. The engagement method is relatively simple and easy to implement.

[0095] Example 3

[0096] This embodiment provides a cabinet that differs from the first embodiment in that the lock 23 and the locking assembly 25 cooperate to move the locking assembly 25 to disengage from the cabinet body 1. Specifically, the lock 23 has a different structure, the lock 23 is installed on the panel 22, the lock hole 2122 has a different shape, and the locking assembly 25 has a different structure.

[0097] In this embodiment, the lock hole 2122 extends from the side of the second side plate 212 toward the first side plate 211 to the sliding hole 2121, and its shape can be a round hole or a square hole, etc.

[0098] The abutment portion 2511 on the locking assembly 25 is replaced with a first magnetic attraction portion, which is located below the lock hole 2122 when the lock 23 is not locked with the second side plate 212.

[0099] The lock 23 is slidably mounted on the panel 22 (not shown in the figure) along a second direction parallel and horizontal to the panel 22. It is adapted to slide relative to the panel 22 in a locked position and an unlocked position. The end of the lock 23 is provided with a second magnetic attraction part. Specifically, when the lock 23 is in the locked position, the end of the lock 23 facing the second side plate 212 matches and inserts into the lock hole 2122 to lock the panel 22 to the front end of the drawer body 21. The second magnetic attraction part enters the sliding hole 2121. At this time, the second magnetic attraction part magnetically attracts the first magnetic attraction part and drives the locking assembly 25 to move until it disengages from the limiting groove 1111 of the cabinet body 1. When the lock 23 is in the unlocked position, the lock exits the lock hole and the sliding hole. The panel 22 can be opened, and the second magnetic attraction part disengages from the first magnetic attraction part.

[0100] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to pull out the drawer 2, the panel 22 is closed at the front end of the drawer body 21. Then, the lock 23 is pushed towards the second side panel 212 in the second direction until the second magnetic part is inserted into the lock hole 2122 and the sliding hole 2121. When the lock 23 is inserted into place, the second magnetic part and the first magnetic part magnetically attract each other and drive the entire locking assembly 25 to move upward to a high position. At this time, the limit block 252 is driven out of the limit groove 1111, the front opening 210 of the panel 22 relative to the drawer body 21 is closed, and the entire drawer 2 can be pulled out from the groove of the drawer groove 11 relative to the cabinet body 1.

[0101] When it is necessary to lock the drawer body 21 and open the panel 22, push the drawer 2 into the drawer slot 11, and push the lock 23 away from the second side panel 212 in the second direction until the second magnetic part exits the lock hole 2122 and the slide hole 2121. When it exits into place, the magnetic attraction between the second magnetic part and the first magnetic part disappears, and the locking assembly 25 moves down to the lowest position by its own gravity. During the movement, the limiting block 252 rotates around the third axis and its free end moves under the guidance of the bottom surface of the bottom support rail to form a plug-in engagement with the limiting groove 1111. At this time, the front end of the slide rail 111 is blocked, and the drawer body 21 cannot be pulled out from the slot of the drawer slot 11 relative to the cabinet body 1. The lock 23 is unlocked from the second side panel 212, and the panel 22 can be opened relative to the front side opening 210 of the drawer body 21.

[0102] In this embodiment, the lock 23 achieves the movement of the locking assembly 25 and the disengagement from the cabinet body 1 by magnetically engaging with the abutment part 2511. The cooperation method is relatively simple and easy to implement.

[0103] It is worth noting that, in addition to the cooperation methods of the lock 23 and the locking assembly 25 given in the above three embodiments, other implementation methods that can achieve the disengagement of the locking assembly 25 from the cabinet body 1 when the lock 23 is locked to the second side plate 212 and the disengagement of the lock 23 from the locking assembly 25 when the lock 23 is unlocked to the second side plate 212 should also be considered to fall within the protection scope of this application.

[0104] The description of the above specification and embodiments is used to explain the scope of protection of this application, but does not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A cabinet, comprising a cabinet body and drawers; the cabinet body having a drawer groove; the drawer groove having an opening at its front end along a first direction; the drawer slidingly disposed in the drawer groove along the first direction; characterized in that, The drawer includes: The drawer body has a first side panel and a second side panel, and a side opening is provided at the front end; A panel, which is hinged to the first side panel at a vertical first axis, is used to open or close the side opening; A lock is movably mounted on the panel and locks and releases the panel by engaging and unlocking with the second side panel, respectively; the drawer also includes a locking assembly; the locking assembly is movably mounted on the drawer body and is adapted to engage and unlock with the cabinet body when the drawer body is received in the drawer slot to prevent and allow the drawer body to be pulled out of the slot, respectively.

2. The cabinet as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The locking assembly achieves locking by forming a plug-in engagement with the cabinet body in a direction perpendicular to the first direction.

3. The cabinet as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The locking assembly is movably mounted on the second side panel. It is configured to move from the lock body to disengage from the cabinet body when the lock is locked to the second side panel by the lock abutting or magnetic attraction. It is also configured to disengage from the lock body from the lock or magnetic attraction when the lock is unlocked from the second side panel, and move to engage with the cabinet body by gravity or elastic force.

4. A cabinet as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The locking assembly is provided with an abutment portion; The second side plate is provided with a sliding hole and a locking hole; the sliding hole extends vertically and allows the abutment portion to slide; the locking hole extends from the side of the second side plate toward the first side plate to the sliding hole, and includes a vertically extending first channel and a second channel extending horizontally forward from the first channel; The lock is rotatably connected to the panel about a second axis perpendicular to the panel, and is also adapted to move relative to the panel along the second axis, and is provided with a locking part; the end of the locking part is adapted to pass through the key hole and move along the key hole when the panel is closed; When the lock rotates, the end of the locking part is adapted to enter the first channel and the sliding hole, and the abutting part is driven to move toward the second channel by the abutting action or magnetic attraction; the locking assembly disengages from the cabinet body at least when the abutting part moves to the height position of the second channel; when the end of the locking part enters from the first channel and is limited to the second channel in the vertical direction, the part of the locking part located in the sliding hole always abuts or magnetically attracts the abutting part.

5. A cabinet as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The locking part is rod-shaped and parallel to the panel. One end of the rod is adapted to rotate about the second axis and move along the second axis, and the other end is adapted to enter or exit the sliding hole and the locking hole.

6. A cabinet as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The lock also has a rod-shaped assembly part; the assembly part penetrates the panel vertically, its central axis forms the second axis, and one end of it located inside the panel is fixedly connected to one end of the locking part.

7. A cabinet as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The lock also includes a grip portion; the grip portion is fixedly connected to one end of the mounting portion located on the outer side of the panel.

8. A cabinet as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The drawer also includes an elastic element; the elastic element abuts against the lock and the panel in a direction perpendicular to the panel, and applies a force to the lock in a direction from the inner surface of the panel toward the outer surface of the panel.

9. A cabinet as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The locking assembly is provided with an abutment portion; The second side plate is provided with a sliding hole and a locking hole; the sliding hole extends vertically and allows the abutment portion to slide; the locking hole extends from the side of the second side plate facing the first side plate to the sliding hole; The lock is slidably mounted on the panel along a second direction parallel and horizontal to the panel, and is adapted to slide relative to the panel in a locked position and an unlocked position; when the lock moves from the unlocked position to the locked position, one end of the lock enters the lock hole and the sliding hole and engages with the abutment part through an inclined surface, driving the locking assembly to move until it disengages from the cabinet body; when the lock is in the locked position, the lock is fixed relative to the panel along the second direction; when the lock is in the unlocked position, the lock exits the lock hole and the sliding hole.

10. A cabinet as described in any one of claims 4 to 9, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the drawer slot is provided with a slide rail extending along the first direction; the slide rail is provided with a limiting groove that opens toward the second side panel. The locking assembly includes a slide rod and a limiting block; the slide rod is slidably disposed on the second side plate in a vertical direction, and its top end is provided with the abutment portion; one end of the limiting block is pivotally connected to the bottom end of the slide rod with a third axis parallel to the first direction, and its other end extends out of the bottom end of the second side plate and is adapted to be inserted into or removed from the limiting groove.

11. A cabinet as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The locking assembly is provided with a first magnetic attraction part; The second side plate is provided with a sliding hole and a locking hole; the sliding hole extends vertically and allows the first magnetic attraction part to slide; the locking hole extends from the side of the second side plate facing the first side plate to the sliding hole; The lock is slidably mounted on the panel along a second direction parallel and horizontal to the panel, and is adapted to slide relative to the panel in a locked position and an unlocked position. The end of the lock is provided with a second magnetic attraction part. When the lock is in the locked position, the lock is inserted into the lock hole, the second magnetic attraction part enters the sliding hole and magnetically attracts the first magnetic attraction part, driving the locking assembly to move until it is disengaged from the cabinet body. When the lock is in the unlocked position, the lock is removed from the lock hole and the sliding hole; the second magnetic attraction part is disengaged from the first magnetic attraction part.

12. A cabinet as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the drawer slot is provided with a slide rail extending along the first direction; the slide rail is provided with a limiting groove that opens toward the second side panel. The locking assembly includes a slide rod and a limiting block; the slide rod is slidably mounted on the second side plate in a vertical direction, and its top end is provided with the first magnetic attraction part; one end of the limiting block is pivotally connected to the bottom end of the slide rod with a third axis parallel to the first direction, and its other end extends out of the bottom end of the second side plate and is adapted to be inserted into or removed from the limiting groove.

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