Low deflector sliding structure for quick installation of shower doors and shower door comprising it

Abstract

The application provides a quick installation of a low water baffle sliding structure for a shower door and a shower door comprising the same. The sliding structure comprises a fixing assembly, a sliding assembly and a water baffle. The fixing assembly comprises a fixing plate and a guide portion. The fixing plate is used to install the sliding structure on the ground. The sliding assembly comprises a guide groove with a notch facing the ground and a mounting groove with a notch away from the ground. The mounting groove is used to accommodate the bottom of the movable door panel of the shower door to fix the movable door panel. When the guide portion is perpendicular to the fixing plate, the guide groove is used to be sleeved on the guide portion, so that the guide groove can slide along the length direction of the guide portion. When the bottom of the water baffle is in contact with the ground, the gap between the sliding assembly and the ground is blocked to prevent water from flowing out from the bottom of the shower door. The sliding assembly realizes real-time water blocking during movement.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of bathroom equipment technology, and more specifically, to a low-profile water-blocking sliding structure for quick installation of a shower door and a shower door including the same. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, shower enclosures are becoming increasingly common in home decoration for achieving dry and wet separation. Shower enclosures typically feature shower doors with glass panels. Depending on the installation requirements, modern shower doors have straight partitions with tracks installed at the partitions and glass panels suspended below. One or more glass panels can slide along the upper track.

[0003] However, in actual use, moving the shower door can affect the waterproofing of the shower enclosure, which can easily cause water inside the shower enclosure to leak to the outside. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the technical problem that the movement of the shower door affects the waterproofing effect of the shower room in the prior art, this application provides a low water-blocking sliding structure for quick installation of a shower door and a shower door including the same.

[0005] According to one aspect of this application, a sliding structure for a short water-blocking component for quick installation of a shower door is provided. The sliding structure includes: a fixing component, which includes a fixing plate and a guide portion. The fixing plate is used to mount the sliding structure on the ground, and the guide portion is connected to the fixing plate; a sliding component, which includes a guide groove with its opening facing the ground and an installation groove with its opening facing away from the ground. The installation groove is used to receive the bottom of the movable door panel of the shower door to fix the movable door panel. When the guide portion is perpendicular to the fixing plate, the guide groove is used to fit onto the guide portion so that the guide groove can slide along the length direction of the guide portion to allow the movable door panel to slide relative to the fixing plate; and a water-blocking plate, which is connected to the installation groove, and the bottom of the water-blocking plate contacts the ground to block the gap between the sliding component and the ground, thereby preventing water from flowing out from the bottom of the shower door.

[0006] Optionally, the sliding assembly includes a main base plate, two first side plates, and two second side plates. The main base plate is arranged parallel to the fixed plate. The two first side plates are spaced apart on the side of the main base plate closest to the ground, and the two second side plates are spaced apart on the side of the main base plate furthest from the ground. The two first side plates and the main base plate form a guide groove, and the two second side plates and the main base plate form an installation groove. A water-blocking plate is spaced apart from the first side plates on the same side of the main base plate and is connected to the second side plates located on the outer side of the movable door panel. When the guide portion is perpendicular to the fixed plate, the height of the water-blocking plate is greater than the height of the guide portion, and the height of the guide portion is greater than the height of the first side plates. In this way, the movable door panel can be ensured to slide smoothly, and the water-blocking plate can also cover the gap between the bottom of the sliding assembly and the ground to ensure a waterproof effect.

[0007] Optionally, the baffle includes a first portion connected to the second side plate and a second portion in contact with the ground, the second portion being bent relative to the first portion toward the side closer to the guide. This bending configuration allows the baffle to backflow water.

[0008] Optionally, the flood barrier also includes an adjusting member disposed between the first and second parts. The adjusting member is used to adjust the height of the flood barrier to adjust the seal between the flood barrier and the ground. Adjusting the height via the adjusting member balances waterproofing and smooth movement.

[0009] Optionally, the fixing component further includes a limiting member, which is located at the end of the fixing plate away from the guide portion; the sliding structure also includes a water-blocking member, which is located on the limiting member to prevent water from flowing out from the bottom of the shower door; wherein, the water-blocking member includes a base plate and a panel, the base plate is used to contact the ground, and the panel is located on the side of the base plate away from the ground, the base plate includes a first side near the water-blocking member and a second side away from the water-blocking member, the bottom surface of the panel is connected to the first side, and the top surface of the panel is connected to the second side via an arc surface; the side of the base plate in contact with the ground is also provided with multiple tooth-like structures to increase the contact area between the base plate and the ground. Therefore, by setting up the water-blocking member, the waterproofing effect can be further improved.

[0010] Optionally, the baffle plate is detachably connected to the second side plate located outside the movable door panel to facilitate baffle plate replacement and save costs.

[0011] Optionally, the shower door includes two movable door panels. The sliding assembly includes two guide grooves corresponding to the two movable door panels. The fixing assembly includes two hinges, which are horizontally positioned at both ends of the fixing plate. The guides also include two connecting rods corresponding to the two hinges, with one end of each connecting rod hinged to a hinge. Rotation of the connecting rod relative to the hinge allows it to switch between being parallel to and perpendicular to the fixing plate. The guide also includes two self-locking plates corresponding to the two connecting rods, with one end of each self-locking plate hinged to the other end of a connecting rod. Rotation of the self-locking plate relative to the connecting rod allows it to switch between being parallel to and perpendicular to the fixing plate. When both the connecting rod and the corresponding self-locking plate are rotated to be perpendicular to the fixing plate, the free end of the self-locking plate away from the connecting rod is located in the corresponding guide groove, allowing the guide groove to slide along the length of the self-locking plate. Two rotatable guides are provided for easy installation and removal.

[0012] Optionally, the shower door includes two movable door panels. The sliding assembly includes two guide grooves corresponding to the two movable door panels. One end of the fixed plate has a hinge portion in the horizontal direction. The guide portion includes a guide plate, which is located on the side of the fixed plate away from the hinge portion and extends vertically from the fixed plate towards the side away from the ground. The free end of the guide plate away from the fixed plate is located in the corresponding guide groove, allowing the guide groove to slide along the length of the guide plate. The guide portion also includes a connecting rod and a self-locking plate. One end of the connecting rod is hinged to the hinge portion, and the other end of the connecting rod is hinged to the self-locking plate. The connecting rod can be rotated relative to the hinge portion to switch between being parallel to the fixed plate and perpendicular to the fixed plate. The self-locking plate can also be rotated relative to the connecting rod to switch between being parallel to the fixed plate and perpendicular to the fixed plate. When both the connecting rod and the self-locking plate are rotated to be perpendicular to the fixed plate, the free end of the self-locking plate away from the connecting rod is located in the corresponding guide groove, allowing the guide groove to slide along the length of the self-locking plate. The rotatable guide portion facilitates installation and disassembly.

[0013] Optionally, the shower door includes two movable door panels, and the sliding assembly includes two guide grooves corresponding to the two movable door panels. The guide section includes two guide plates, which are spaced apart from each other on the fixed plate. Each guide plate extends vertically from the fixed plate towards the side away from the ground, and the free end of each guide plate away from the fixed plate is located in the corresponding guide groove, so that each guide groove can slide along the length of the corresponding guide plate. Using two guide plates improves stability.

[0014] Optionally, a positioning groove is provided on the side of the hinge portion facing away from the ground; the free end of the self-locking plate is provided with two notches, and at least one notch has a limiting tooth at its bottom; when the self-locking plate is perpendicular to the fixed plate, the limiting tooth contacts the positioning groove to keep the self-locking plate perpendicular to the fixed plate. The self-locking plate can be locked by the limiting tooth and the positioning groove.

[0015] On the other hand, this application also provides a shower door, including a sliding structure and a movable door panel as provided in any of the above embodiments, wherein the movable door panel is located in the mounting groove.

[0016] This application provides a sliding structure for a short water-blocking component for quick installation of a shower door. The sliding component slides relative to the fixed component by having a guide groove in the sliding component slide with a guide part in the fixed component. The mounting groove is connected to at least one water-blocking plate. The water-blocking plate contacts the ground to prevent water from flowing out from the bottom of the shower door. Therefore, the sliding structure provided in this embodiment can also have a waterproof effect when the shower door is moved, thereby preventing water from the inside of the shower room from leaking to the outside due to the movement of the shower door.

[0017] The shower door provided in this application embodiment has a water baffle connected to one side of the mounting groove in the sliding assembly, which can also have a waterproof effect when the shower door moves, thereby preventing water inside the shower room from leaking to the outside due to the movement of the shower door. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application in any way.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the installation position of the low water-blocking sliding structure for quick installation of a shower door provided in an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0020] Figure 2 An assembly diagram of the first alternative structure of the sliding structure is shown;

[0021] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 Exploded view of the provided sliding structure;

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of an optional structure of the sliding assembly and water baffle according to an embodiment of this application is shown from a first view and a second view.

[0023] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a first optional structure of the fixing component and the guide part after assembly according to an embodiment of the present application is shown from a first view and a second view.

[0024] Figure 6 An assembly diagram of a second optional structure of the low-profile water-blocking sliding structure for quick installation of a shower door, provided in an embodiment of this application, is shown.

[0025] Figure 7 It shows Figure 6A schematic diagram of the provided sliding structure when the self-locking plate is parallel to the fixed plate;

[0026] Figure 8 It shows Figure 6 Exploded view of the provided sliding structure;

[0027] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of a second alternative structure after the fixing component and the guide part are assembled according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0028] Figure 10 It shows Figure 9 A schematic diagram of an optional structure of the fixed component from both a first and a second perspective;

[0029] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of an optional structure of a link according to an embodiment of this application is shown from a first view and a second view.

[0030] Figure 12 Two alternative structural schematic diagrams of a self-locking piece according to an embodiment of this application are shown;

[0031] Figure 13 A third exploded view of a sliding structure for quick installation of a low water-blocking member for a shower door, according to an embodiment of this application, is shown.

[0032] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of a second alternative structure after the fixing component and the guide part are assembled according to an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0033] Figure 15 It shows Figure 14 A schematic diagram of an optional structure of the fixed component from both a first and a second perspective;

[0034] Figure 16 A schematic diagram of an optional structure of the limiting member according to an embodiment of this application is shown from a first view and a second view.

[0035] Figure 17 A schematic diagram of an alternative structure of a water-blocking member according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0036] The reference numerals in the figure represent:

[0037] Detailed Implementation

[0038] The following description is exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit this application or its application or use. It should be understood that corresponding reference numerals in the drawings always indicate the same or corresponding parts and features.

[0039] Exemplary embodiments are provided to ensure that the invention is fully disclosed and to fully convey the scope to those skilled in the art. Numerous specific details, such as examples of particular components, apparatuses, and methods, are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of embodiments of this application. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the exemplary embodiments may be implemented in many different forms without employing the specific details, and none of these should be construed as limiting the scope of this application. In some exemplary embodiments, well-known methods, well-known apparatus structures, and well-known technologies are not described in detail.

[0040] When an element or layer is referred to as being “on”, “joined to,” “connected to,” or “attached to” another element or layer, the element or layer may be directly located on, directly joined to, connected to, or attached to the other element or layer, or there may be an intervening element or layer. Conversely, when an element is referred to as being “directly located” on, directly joined to, directly connected to, or directly attached to another element or layer, there is no intervening element or layer. Other terms used to describe relationships between elements should be interpreted in the same manner (e.g., “located between” versus “directly located between,” “proximately” versus “directly proximately to,” etc.). As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0041] Although the terms first, second, third, etc., are used herein to describe different elements, components, regions, layers, and / or portions, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or portions should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, and / or portion from another. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numerical terms, when used herein, do not imply order or sequence unless clearly indicated by the context. Thus, the first element, component, region, layer, or portion discussed below may be referred to as a second element, component, region, layer, or portion without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments.

[0042] Currently used shower enclosures typically have a splash guard placed at the door threshold for ease of installation. However, when the shower door moves, water flow creates waves that can overflow the splash guard, causing water to leak from inside the shower enclosure to the outside, potentially leading to overall leaks in the house. If the splash guard is raised to prevent water from overflowing, users may accidentally kick it, injuring their toes and reducing the user experience.

[0043] In view of the above problems, embodiments of this application provide a low-profile water-blocking sliding structure for quick installation of a shower door and a shower door including the same to solve the above problems.

[0044] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This illustration shows the installation position of a sliding structure for a low-profile water-blocking member used for quick installation of a shower door, as provided in an embodiment of this application. The shower door 1 provided in this embodiment includes a door frame 300 and a glass door 200. The door frame 300 encloses an installation space, and the glass door 200 is disposed within the installation space, with its lower end inserted into the sliding structure 100. The number of glass doors 200 provided in this embodiment is at least two, and at least one glass door 200 is a movable glass door 200. Exemplarily, in some embodiments, the shower door 1 may include one movable glass door 200 and one fixed glass door 200. In some embodiments, the shower door 1 may also include two movable glass doors (i.e., movable door panels) 200. In some embodiments, the shower door 1 may also include three movable glass doors 200, and so on. The specific configuration of the shower door 1 can be configured according to actual conditions and is not specifically limited here. This embodiment uses the example of a shower door 1 including two movable glass doors 200 for illustration and should not be construed as a limitation on the shower door 1. In addition, the movable glass door 200 is a glass door 200 that slides relative to the ground, while the fixed glass door 200 is a glass door 200 that does not slide relative to the ground.

[0045] The sliding structure 100 is located at the bottom of the movable glass door 200.

[0046] Please continue reading. Figures 2 to 3 , Figure 2 An assembly diagram of a first optional structure of the sliding structure provided in this application embodiment is shown; Figure 3 It shows Figure 2An exploded view of the provided sliding structure. This application provides a sliding structure 100 for quick installation of a low-profile water-blocking component for a shower door 1. The shower door 1 includes a glass door 200. The sliding structure 100 includes a fixing component 10, a sliding component 20, and a water-blocking plate 30. The fixing component includes a fixing plate 110 and a guide portion 120. The fixing plate 110 is used to mount the sliding structure 100 to the ground, and the guide portion 120 is connected to the fixing plate 110. The sliding component 20 includes a guide groove 210 with its opening facing the ground and a mounting groove 220 with its opening facing away from the ground. The mounting groove 220 is used to accommodate the bottom of the glass door 200 to fix the glass door 200. When the guide portion 120 is perpendicular to the fixing plate 110, the guide groove 210 is fitted onto the guide portion 120 to slide along the length direction of the guide portion 120, allowing the glass door 200 to slide relative to the fixing plate 110. The baffle plate 30 is connected to the mounting groove 220. The bottom of the baffle plate 30 contacts the ground to block the gap between the sliding assembly 20 and the ground, thereby preventing water from flowing out from the bottom of the shower door 1. In this embodiment, the guide groove 210 in the sliding assembly 20 and the guide portion 120 in the fixed assembly 10 are slidably engaged so that the sliding assembly 20 can slide relative to the fixed assembly 10. The mounting groove 220 is connected to the baffle plate 30. The contact between the baffle plate 30 and the ground can prevent water from flowing out from the bottom of the shower door 1. Therefore, the sliding structure 100 provided in this embodiment can also have a waterproof effect when the shower door 1 moves, thereby preventing water inside the shower room from leaking to the outside due to the movement of the shower door 1.

[0047] It should be noted that the guide portion 120, guide groove 210, and mounting groove 220 all extend in the direction of movement. The length of the mounting groove 220 extending in the direction of movement can be set according to the actual dimensions of the bottom of the glass door 200, ensuring that the mounting groove 220 limits and fixes the glass door 200. Similarly, the length of the guide portion 120 extending in the direction of movement can be set according to the actual distance the glass door 200 needs to move, ensuring that the guide portion 120 can guide the guide groove 210 to the target position.

[0048] It is understood that the length of the guide groove 210 extending in the moving direction and the length of the mounting groove 220 extending in the moving direction can be the same or different, depending on the actual situation. For example, in some embodiments, to increase the stability of the glass door 200's movement, the length of the guide groove 210 extending in the moving direction and the length of the mounting groove 220 extending in the moving direction are set to be the same. This avoids the glass door 200 becoming unstable during movement due to the length of the guide groove 210 being shorter than the length of the mounting groove 220, thereby improving the service life of the glass door 200. In other embodiments, while ensuring the stability of the glass door 200's movement, the length of the guide groove 210 can be set according to the actual distance the glass door 200 needs to move, thereby saving materials and reducing costs.

[0049] In some embodiments, the guide groove 210 is a semi-enclosed structure in the shape of an inverted "U" with its opening facing close to the ground. This provides a larger adjustment space when the guide groove 210 is installed on the guide portion 120, facilitating installation. In other embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the guide groove 210 can be appropriately set according to the cross-sectional shape of the guide portion 120, so that the guide groove 210 can slide smoothly along the guide portion 120, thereby improving the stability and smoothness of the sliding of the glass door 200. It should be noted that the embodiments in this application use a semi-enclosed structure in the shape of an inverted "U" as an example for description, and should not be construed as a limitation on the structure of the guide groove 210.

[0050] In some embodiments, the mounting groove 220 is a semi-enclosed structure in the shape of an inverted "U" with its opening facing away from the ground, facilitating the installation of the glass door 200 onto the guide portion 120. In other embodiments, the cross-sectional shape of the mounting groove 220 can be appropriately set according to the cross-sectional shape of the bottom of the glass door 200, so that the mounting groove 220 can better enclose the bottom of the glass door 200. This ensures both the stability and safety of the sliding of the glass door 200, and also prevents water on the glass door 200 from flowing down into the mounting groove 220, thus preventing water accumulation and bacterial growth within the mounting groove 220. It should be noted that this application uses the example of a semi-enclosed structure in the shape of an inverted "U" for the mounting groove 220, and should not be construed as a limitation on the structure of the mounting groove 220.

[0051] Please continue reading. Figure 4 , Figure 4This illustration shows an optional structural diagram of the sliding assembly and water-blocking plate according to an embodiment of this application from a first viewpoint and a second viewpoint. It should be noted that the sliding assembly 20 provided in this embodiment includes multiple guide grooves 210 and multiple mounting grooves 220, each corresponding to one of the multiple glass doors 200. This embodiment describes one guide groove 210 and one mounting groove 220 in detail; however, this description also applies to other guide grooves 210 and other mounting grooves 220, and therefore will not be repeated here. For example, the sliding assembly 20 includes a main base plate 230, two first side plates 201 and two second side plates 202. The main base plate 230 is arranged parallel to the fixed plate 110. The two first side plates 201 are arranged at intervals on the side of the main base plate 230 closer to the ground, and the two second side plates 202 are arranged at intervals on the side of the main base plate 230 away from the ground. The two first side plates 201 and the main base plate 230 form a guide groove 210, and the two second side plates 202 and the main base plate 230 form a mounting groove 220.

[0052] The baffle plate 30 and the first side plate 201 are spaced apart and positioned on the same side of the main body base plate 230, and the baffle plate 30 is connected to the second side plate 202 located outside the glass door 200. The outside of the glass door 200 can be understood as the side of the glass door 200 positioned along the direction of water overflow. By connecting the baffle plate 30 to the second side plate 202, the baffle plate 30 can move in real time with the second side plate 202, thus ensuring that water does not flow out from below the first side plate 201 when the glass door 200 moves, thereby preventing water overflow.

[0053] In some embodiments, the baffle plate 30 is integrally formed with the second side plate 202 located outside the glass door 200, which can reduce processing steps and save costs.

[0054] However, the water-blocking plate 30 will wear down after prolonged use, thus weakening its waterproofing effect. Therefore, to solve this problem, in some embodiments, the water-blocking plate 30 is detachably connected to the second side panel 202 located on the outside of the glass door 200. This detachable connection allows for replacement of only the water-blocking plate 30 without replacing the entire sliding structure 100, saving costs. The detachable connection can be achieved through adhesive, mortise and tenon joints, latching, or interlocking mechanisms; the specific connection method can be chosen based on actual conditions and is not specifically limited here.

[0055] The water baffle 30 can be inclined relative to the second side plate 202, or it can be extended vertically towards the ground on the second side plate 202.

[0056] For example, in some embodiments, the baffle plate 30 is inclined relative to the second side plate 202 towards the guide portion 120. This inclined arrangement allows water to flow back into the drainage ditch more effectively when it flows towards the baffle plate 30, due to the action of the inclined surface. The included angle between the baffle plate 30 and the second side plate 202 can be set according to actual conditions, as long as the baffle plate 30 is in contact with the ground and effectively blocks water.

[0057] In some embodiments, the baffle plate 30 and the first side plate 201 are both disposed perpendicular to the main body base plate 230, and the guide portion 120 is perpendicular to the fixing plate 110. That is, the second side plate 202 is disposed perpendicular to the main body base plate 230, and the baffle plate 30 extends vertically toward the ground on the second side plate 202. By disposing the baffle plate 30, the second side plate 202, and the first side plate 201 all perpendicular to the main body base plate 230, installation can be facilitated.

[0058] The height of the baffle plate 30 is greater than the height of the guide section 120, and the height of the guide section 120 is greater than the height of the first side plate 201. This ensures that the baffle plate 30 has no gap with the ground to guarantee its water-blocking effect, and also prevents the glass door 200 from moving too slowly due to the first side plate 201 being too long. It can be understood that the height is the orthographic projection length in the direction perpendicular to the ground.

[0059] Please refer to it again. Figure 4 The water-blocking plate 30 includes a first portion 310 connected to the second side plate 202 and a second portion 320 in contact with the ground. The second portion 320 is bent relative to the first portion 310 towards the side closer to the guide portion 120. The first portion 310 ensures a firm connection with the second side plate 202, while the bent second portion 320 allows water to flow back into the drainage channel and adjusts the seal between the water-blocking plate 30 and the ground. This prevents the water-blocking plate 30 from having too much contact surface with the ground, which could affect the smooth sliding of the glass door 200, and also prevents gaps between the water-blocking plate 30 and the ground, which could affect the waterproofing effect. The included angle between the first portion 310 and the second portion 320 can be set according to actual conditions and is not specifically limited here.

[0060] Furthermore, when the sliding structure 100 of the shower door 1 is installed on different surfaces, the sealing degree between the baffle 30 and the surface will be inconsistent, and gaps may even appear between the baffle 30 and the surface, thus affecting the movement of the glass door 200 and the waterproofing effect of the baffle 30. To solve this problem, the baffle 30 provided in this embodiment of the application also includes an adjusting member, which is disposed between the first part 310 and the second part 320. The adjusting member is used to adjust the height of the baffle 30 to adjust the sealing degree between the baffle 30 and the surface. For example, if there is a gap between the baffle 30 and the surface, the height of the baffle 30 is increased by the adjusting member so that the baffle 30 covers the gap between the sliding assembly 20 and the surface. If the baffle 30 has excessive contact with the surface and affects the sliding of the glass door 200, the height of the baffle 30 is reduced by the adjusting member to ensure the smooth sliding of the glass door 200.

[0061] In some embodiments, the adjusting member can be an angle adjuster, adjusting the height of the baffle 30 by adjusting the included angle between the first part 310 and the second part 320. In other embodiments, the adjusting member is a segmented, telescopic, or deformable plate structure, adjusting the height of the baffle 30 by increasing or decreasing the height of the plate structure connecting the first part 310 and the second part 320. In still other embodiments, the adjusting member can also be a split, detachable structure; for example, the baffle 30 has at least one V-notch, and the height of the baffle 30 can be adjusted by removing a portion of the baffle 30 from different V-notches.

[0062] In some embodiments, the material of the water baffle 30 is a soft colloidal material, which is elastic and can produce a large deformation under a small external force. After the external force is removed, it can return to its original shape. This makes the water baffle 30 soft, easy to bend, fold, and elastic, so as to ensure both the contact degree between the water baffle 30 and the ground and the movement of the glass door 200.

[0063] Please continue reading. Figure 5 , Figure 5 The diagram illustrates a first optional structural schematic from a first viewpoint and a second viewpoint, after the fixing component and guide portion are assembled according to an embodiment of this application. In some embodiments, the shower door 1 includes two glass doors 200, the sliding component 20 includes two guide grooves 210 corresponding to the two glass doors 200, and the guide portion 120 includes two guide plates 121, wherein the two guide plates 121 are spaced apart from each other on the fixing plate 110, and each guide plate 121 extends from the fixing plate 110 in a vertical direction toward the side away from the ground. The free end of each guide plate 121 away from the fixing plate 110 is located in the corresponding guide groove 210, so that each guide groove 210 can slide along the length direction of the corresponding guide plate 121.

[0064] The heights of the two guide plates 121 can be the same or different, depending on the actual situation. It is only necessary to ensure that the height of the baffle plate 30 corresponding to the guide part 120 is greater than the height of the guide part 120, and the height of the guide part 120 is greater than the height of the corresponding first side plate 201.

[0065] Please continue reading. Figures 6 to 9 .like Figures 6 to 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the shower door 1 includes two glass doors 200, and the sliding assembly 20 includes two guide grooves 210 corresponding to the two glass doors 200. One end of the fixed plate 110 is provided with a hinge portion 111 in the horizontal direction. The guide portion 120 includes a guide plate 121, which is disposed on the side of the fixed plate 110 away from the hinge portion 111. The guide plate 121 extends from the fixed plate 110 in the vertical direction away from the ground. The free end of the guide plate 121 away from the fixed plate 110 is located in the corresponding guide groove 210, so that the guide groove 210 can slide along the length direction of the guide plate 121. The guide section 120 also includes a connecting rod 122 and a self-locking piece 123. One end of the connecting rod 122 is hinged to the hinge section 111, and the other end of the connecting rod 122 is hinged to the self-locking piece 123. The connecting rod 122 rotates relative to the hinge section 111 to switch between being parallel to the fixed plate 110 and perpendicular to the fixed plate 110. The self-locking piece 123 rotates relative to the connecting rod 122 to switch between being parallel to the fixed plate 110 and perpendicular to the fixed plate 110. When both the connecting rod 122 and the self-locking piece 123 are rotated to be perpendicular to the fixed plate 110, the free end of the self-locking piece 123 away from the connecting rod 122 is located in the corresponding guide groove 210, so that the guide groove 210 can slide along the length direction of the self-locking piece 123.

[0066] It should be noted that by hinged connecting rod 122 to hinge part 111 and hinge connecting rod 122 to self-locking piece 123, both the movement of glass door 200 and the free disassembly of guide part 120 can be achieved. Furthermore, by rotating connecting rod 122 relative to hinge part 111 and self-locking piece 123 relative to connecting rod 122, the shower door 1 can be easily installed, cleaned, and maintained. For an example, please refer again... Figure 7When both the connecting rod 122 and the self-locking plate 123 are rotated to be parallel to the fixing plate 110, the glass door 200 installed on the self-locking plate 123 can be released from the restriction of the guide part 120, and this glass door 200 can be disassembled and moved away from the glass door 200 installed on the guide plate 121. This allows for separate cleaning of both glass doors 200 and the sliding structure 100, avoiding bacterial growth and improving convenience. Furthermore, when both the connecting rod 122 and the self-locking plate 123 are rotated to be parallel to the fixing plate 110, since there is no longer a vertical restriction from the self-locking plate 123 and the connecting rod 122, the fixing assembly 10 can be easily installed and disassembled, enabling rapid installation of the sliding structure 100.

[0067] The heights of the guide plate 121 and the self-locking piece 123 can be the same or different, depending on the actual situation. It is only necessary to ensure that the height of the baffle plate 30 corresponding to the guide plate 121 is greater than the height of the guide plate 121, the height of the guide plate 121 is greater than the height of the corresponding first side plate 201, and when the self-locking piece 123 is perpendicular to the fixed plate 110, the height of the baffle plate 30 corresponding to the self-locking piece 123 is greater than the height of the self-locking piece 123, and the height of the self-locking piece 123 is greater than the height of the corresponding first side plate 201.

[0068] Please continue reading. Figure 11 and Figure 12 , Figure 11 The diagram illustrates an optional structural schematic of the link according to an embodiment of this application from a first viewpoint and a second viewpoint. Figure 12 Two alternative structural schematic diagrams of the self-locking plate according to embodiments of this application are shown. Connecting portions 1221 are provided at both ends of the connecting rod 122, which are respectively used to hinge with the hinge portion 111 and the self-locking plate 123. A stop tooth 1222 is provided at each connecting portion 1221, which serves to limit the rotation of the self-locking plate 123 when in contact with the main body base plate 230, preventing it from exceeding a preset angle.

[0069] In some embodiments, the hinge portion 111 includes two protrusions 1111 spaced apart from each other, a first groove 1114 is formed between the two protrusions 1111, each protrusion 1111 is provided with a first hinge hole 1112 in the moving direction, and at least one protrusion 1111 is provided with a positioning groove 1113 on the side facing away from the ground.

[0070] One end of the self-locking piece 123 is provided with a second groove 1231 and a second hinge hole 1232 in the moving direction. The free end of the self-locking piece 123 is provided with two notches 1233. At least one notch 1233 is provided with a limiting tooth 1234 at its bottom. When the self-locking piece 123 is perpendicular to the fixing plate 110, the limiting tooth 1234 contacts the positioning groove 1113 to keep the self-locking piece 123 perpendicular to the fixing plate 110.

[0071] During installation, the connecting part 1221 at one end of the connecting rod 122 is set in the first groove 1114 and hinged to the first hinge hole 1112 to realize the hinge of the connecting rod 122 and the hinge part 111. The connecting part 1221 at the other end of the connecting rod 122 is set in the second groove 1231 and hinged to the second hinge hole 1232 to realize the hinge of the connecting rod 122 and the self-locking piece 123.

[0072] In some embodiments, the self-locking piece 123 has second grooves 1231 at both ends and a second hinge hole 1232 in the moving direction. The specific structure of the self-locking piece 123 can be selected according to the actual situation, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0073] Please continue reading. Figures 13 to 15 , Figure 13 A third exploded view of a sliding structure for quick installation of a low water-blocking member for a shower door, according to an embodiment of this application, is shown. Figure 14 A schematic diagram of a second alternative structure after the fixing component and the guide portion are assembled according to an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 15 It shows Figure 14The diagram illustrates an optional structure of the fixing assembly from both a first and a second perspective. The shower door 1 includes two glass doors 200. The sliding assembly 20 includes two guide grooves 210 corresponding to the two glass doors 200. The fixing assembly 10 also includes two hinge portions 111, which are horizontally positioned at both ends of the fixing plate 110. The guide portion 120 also includes two connecting rods 122 corresponding to the two hinge portions 111. One end of each connecting rod 122 is hinged to a hinge portion 111. Rotation of the connecting rod 122 relative to the hinge portion 111 allows it to switch between being parallel to and perpendicular to the fixing plate 110. The guide section 120 also includes two self-locking plates 123 corresponding to the two connecting rods 122. One end of one self-locking plate 123 is hinged to the other end of one connecting rod 122. The self-locking plate 123 can rotate relative to the connecting rod 122 to switch between being parallel to the fixed plate 110 and perpendicular to the fixed plate 110. When both the connecting rod 122 and the self-locking plate 123 corresponding to the connecting rod 122 are rotated to be perpendicular to the fixed plate 110, the free end of the self-locking plate 123 away from the connecting rod 122 is located in the corresponding guide groove 210, so that the guide groove 210 can slide along the length direction of the self-locking plate 123.

[0074] By configuring the guide portion 120 with two hinge portions 111 and two connecting rods 122, both glass doors 200 mounted on the guide portion 120 can be freed from the constraint of the guide portion 120. This requires only that the hinge portions and connecting rods 122 of the corresponding glass doors 200 be arranged parallel to the fixing plate 110. Once the glass doors 200 are freed from the constraint of the guide portion 120, they can be disassembled, facilitating cleaning of the glass doors 200 and the sliding structure 100. Disassembly can be performed simultaneously on both glass doors 200, separately on each, or only on one of the two glass doors 200; the specific method can be chosen based on the actual situation. Furthermore, when the connecting rods 122 and the self-locking plate 123 are rotated to be parallel to the fixing plate 110, since there is no longer a vertical constraint from the self-locking plate 123 and the connecting rods 122, the fixing assembly 10 can be easily installed and disassembled, enabling rapid installation and disassembly of the sliding structure 100.

[0075] The specific structures of the two self-locking plates 123 can be exactly the same or not exactly the same. The specific settings can be made according to the actual situation, and no specific restrictions are imposed here.

[0076] The details of the self-locking plate 123, the connecting rod 122, and the hinge part 111 can be found in the above content and will not be repeated here.

[0077] Please continue reading. Figure 16 and Figure 17 , Figure 16 The diagram illustrates an optional structural schematic of the limiting member according to an embodiment of this application from a first viewpoint and a second viewpoint. Figure 17 A schematic diagram of an optional structure of the water-blocking member according to an embodiment of this application is shown. The fixing assembly 10 further includes a limiting member 140, which is disposed at the end of the fixing plate 110 away from the guide portion 120. The sliding structure 100 further includes a water-blocking member 40, which is disposed on the limiting member 140 to prevent water from flowing out from the bottom of the shower door 1. The length of the water-blocking member 40 may be greater than the length of the water-blocking plate 30, and the specific length of the water-blocking member 40 can be set according to the actual situation, without specific limitations here.

[0078] In some embodiments, the limiting member 140 may be integrally formed with the fixing plate 110.

[0079] In some other embodiments, the limiting member 140 includes a connecting member 143, and the limiting member 140 is detachably connected to the fixing plate 110 via 143. The specific connection method between the limiting member 140 and the fixing plate 110 can be set according to the actual situation, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0080] In some embodiments, the limiting member 140 includes a plurality of limiting ribs 141 arranged in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction. By placing the water-blocking member 40 on different limiting ribs 141, the distance between the water-blocking member 40 and the water-blocking plate 30 can be adjusted to regulate the waterproofing effect according to actual conditions. In other embodiments, the limiting member 140 further includes a groove 142. Removing a portion of the limiting member 140 through the groove 142 can adjust the distance between the water-blocking plate 30 and the water-blocking member 40.

[0081] In some embodiments, the water-blocking member 40 includes a base plate 410 and a panel 420. The base plate 410 is for contacting the ground, and the panel 420 is disposed on the side of the base plate 410 facing away from the ground. The base plate 410 includes a first side surface near the water-blocking plate 30 and a second side surface away from the water-blocking plate 30. The bottom surface of the panel 420 is connected to the first side surface, and the top surface of the panel 420 is connected to the second side surface via an arc surface 430. The connection via the arc surface 430 increases the comfort of contact with a person, thereby preventing toe injuries. In addition, since the sliding structure 100 is provided with the water-blocking plate 30, the height of the water-blocking member 40 can be set to be relatively low, further preventing users from kicking their toes.

[0082] In some embodiments, the side of the base plate 410 in contact with the ground is provided with a plurality of toothed structures 440 to increase the contact area between the base plate 410 and the ground, thereby further improving the waterproofing effect.

[0083] In some embodiments, the fixing plate 110 is further provided with a through hole 112 between the two guide plates 121 for mounting the fixing assembly 10 to the ground through the through hole 112. For example, bolts are passed through the through hole 112 to press the fixing plate 110 firmly onto the ground. In other embodiments, the sliding structure also includes a cover 50 for mounting on the through hole 112 and for decorating the fixing plate 110.

[0084] In some other embodiments, the fixing component 10 can also be installed on the ground by adhesive. When bonding, an adhesive retarder is sprayed on the adhesive surface, and after adjustment, it will automatically bond together.

[0085] On the other hand, this application embodiment also provides a shower door 1, which includes a sliding structure 100 and a glass door 200 as provided in any of the above embodiments, the glass door 200 being located in a mounting groove 220.

[0086] In summary, the sliding structure 100 for quick installation of a low water-blocking component for a shower door 1 and the shower door 1 including the same provided in this application embodiment allow the sliding component 20 to slide relative to the fixed component 10 by sliding the guide groove 210 in the sliding component 20 with the guide portion 120 in the fixed component 10. The mounting groove 220 is connected to a water-blocking plate 30, which prevents water from flowing out from the bottom of the shower door 1 by contacting the ground. Therefore, the sliding structure 100 provided in this embodiment can also have a waterproof effect when the shower door 1 moves, thereby preventing water inside the shower room from leaking to the outside due to the movement of the shower door 1.

[0087] Although various embodiments and variations of this application have been specifically described above, those skilled in the art should understand that this application is not limited to the specific embodiments and variations described above, but may include various other possible combinations and arrangements. Other variations and modifications can be implemented by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. All such variations and modifications fall within the scope of this application. Moreover, all components described herein can be replaced by other technically equivalent components.

Claims

1. A quick-installation low-profile water-blocking sliding structure (100) for a shower door (1), characterized in that, The sliding structure (100) includes: The fixing component (10) includes a fixing plate (110) and a guide (120). The fixing plate (110) is used to mount the sliding structure (100) on the ground, and the guide (120) is connected to the fixing plate (110). The sliding assembly (20) includes a guide groove (210) with its opening facing the ground and a mounting groove (220) with its opening facing away from the ground. The mounting groove (220) is used to accommodate the bottom of the movable door panel (200) of the shower door to fix the movable door panel (200). When the guide part (120) is perpendicular to the fixed plate (110), the guide groove (210) is used to fit onto the guide part (120) so that the guide groove (210) can slide along the length direction of the guide part (120) so that the movable door panel (200) can slide relative to the fixed plate (110). A baffle plate (30) is connected to the mounting groove (220), and the bottom of the baffle plate (30) is in contact with the ground to cover the gap between the sliding assembly (20) and the ground to prevent water from flowing out from the bottom of the shower door (1). The sliding assembly (20) includes a main base plate (230), two first side plates (201) and two second side plates (202). The main base plate (230) is arranged parallel to the fixed plate (110). The two first side plates (201) are arranged at intervals on the side of the main base plate (230) closer to the ground, and the two second side plates (202) are arranged at intervals on the side of the main base plate (230) away from the ground. The two first side plates (201) and the main base plate (230) form the guide groove (210), and the two second side plates (202) and the main base plate form the mounting groove (220). The water baffle (30) and the first side plate (201) are spaced apart and disposed on the same side of the main body bottom plate (230), and the water baffle (30) is connected to the second side plate (202) located outside the movable door plate (200); When the guide portion (120) is perpendicular to the fixed plate (110), the height of the baffle plate (30) is greater than the height of the guide portion (120), and the height of the guide portion (120) is greater than the height of the first side plate (201). The water baffle (30) includes a first part (310) connected to the second side plate (202) and a second part (320) in contact with the ground, the second part (320) being bent relative to the first part (310) toward the side closer to the guide (120); The baffle plate (30) also includes an adjusting member disposed between the first part (310) and the second part (320). The adjusting member is used to adjust the height of the baffle plate (30) to adjust the sealing degree between the baffle plate (30) and the ground.

2. The sliding structure (100) as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing assembly (10) further includes a limiting member (140), which is disposed at one end of the fixing plate (110) away from the guide portion (120); The sliding structure (100) also includes a water-blocking member (40), which is disposed on the limiting member (140) to prevent water from flowing out from the bottom of the shower door (1); The water-blocking component (40) includes a base plate (410) and a panel (420). The base plate (410) is used to contact the ground. The panel (420) is disposed on the side of the base plate (410) away from the ground. The base plate (410) includes a first side close to the water-blocking plate (30) and a second side away from the water-blocking plate (30). The bottom surface of the panel (420) is connected to the first side, and the top surface of the panel (420) is connected to the second side through an arc surface (430). The side of the base plate (410) that contacts the ground is also provided with a plurality of tooth-like structures (440) to increase the contact area between the base plate (410) and the ground.

3. The sliding structure (100) as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The shower door (1) includes two movable door panels (200), the sliding assembly (20) includes two guide grooves (210) that correspond one-to-one with the two movable door panels (200), and the fixing assembly (10) also includes two hinge parts (111), which are respectively arranged at both ends of the fixing plate (110) in the horizontal direction; The guide part (120) also includes two connecting rods (122) that are arranged one-to-one with the two hinge parts (111). One end of one of the connecting rods (122) is hinged to one of the hinge parts (111). The connecting rod (122) can be rotated relative to the hinge part (111) to switch between being parallel to the fixed plate (110) and perpendicular to the fixed plate (110). The guide part (120) also includes two self-locking pieces (123) that are arranged one-to-one with the two connecting rods (122). One end of one of the self-locking pieces (123) is hinged to the other end of one of the connecting rods (122). The self-locking piece (123) can be rotated relative to the connecting rod (122) to switch between being parallel to the fixed plate (110) and perpendicular to the fixed plate (110). When both the connecting rod (122) and the self-locking piece (123) corresponding to the connecting rod (122) are rotated to be perpendicular to the fixed plate (110), the free end of the self-locking piece (123) away from the connecting rod (122) is located in the corresponding guide groove (210) so that the guide groove (210) can slide along the length direction of the self-locking piece (123).

4. The sliding structure (100) as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The shower door (1) includes two movable door panels (200), the sliding assembly (20) includes two guide grooves (210) that correspond one-to-one with the two movable door panels (200), and one end of the fixed plate (110) is provided with a hinge part (111) in the horizontal direction. The guide portion (120) includes a guide plate (121), which is disposed on the side of the fixed plate (110) away from the hinge portion (111). The guide plate (121) extends from the fixed plate (110) in a vertical direction toward the side away from the ground. The free end of the guide plate (121) away from the fixed plate (110) is located in the corresponding guide groove (210) so that the guide groove (210) can slide along the length direction of the guide plate (121). The guide portion (120) further includes a connecting rod (122) and a self-locking piece (123). One end of the connecting rod (122) is hinged to the hinge portion (111), and the other end of the connecting rod (122) is hinged to the self-locking piece (123). The connecting rod (122) can be rotated relative to the hinge portion (111) to switch between being parallel to the fixed plate (110) and perpendicular to the fixed plate (110). The self-locking piece (123) can be rotated relative to the connecting rod (122) to switch between being parallel to the fixed plate (110) and perpendicular to the fixed plate (110). When the connecting rod (122) and the self-locking piece (123) are both rotated to be perpendicular to the fixed plate (110), the free end of the self-locking piece (123) away from the connecting rod (122) is located in the corresponding guide groove (210) so that the guide groove (210) can slide along the length direction of the self-locking piece (123).

5. The sliding structure (100) as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The shower door (1) includes two movable door panels (200), and the sliding assembly (20) includes two guide grooves (210) that correspond one-to-one with the two movable door panels (200). The guide portion (120) includes two guide plates (121), which are spaced apart on the fixed plate (110). Each guide plate (121) extends from the fixed plate (110) in a vertical direction toward the side away from the ground. The free end of each guide plate (121) away from the fixed plate (110) is located in the corresponding guide groove (210), so that each guide groove (210) can slide along the length direction of the corresponding guide plate (121).

6. The sliding structure (100) as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The hinge (111) has a positioning groove (1113) on the side away from the ground. The free end of the self-locking piece (123) is provided with two notches (1233), and at least one of the notches (1233) is provided with a limiting tooth (1234) at the bottom. When the self-locking piece (123) is perpendicular to the fixing plate (110), the limiting tooth (1234) contacts the positioning groove (1113) to keep the self-locking piece (123) perpendicular to the fixing plate (110).

7. A shower door (1), characterized in that, Includes a quick-installation low-profile water-blocking sliding structure (100) and a movable door panel (200) as described in any of claims 1-6, wherein the movable door panel (200) is located in the mounting groove (220).

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