A modular cabinet and its power connection side panel

Abstract

This invention discloses a modular cabinet and its power-connecting side panel. The modular cabinet includes a top cover, a base, at least one shelf, and at least two side panel assemblies. The side panel assemblies are arranged side-by-side in a vertical direction. The power-connecting side panel and connecting side panel of the uppermost side panel are connected to the top cover, and the power-connecting side panel and connecting side panel of the lowermost side panel are also connected to the top cover. Two adjacent side panel assemblies are connected via a shelf. The lower power connector of the power-connecting side panel of the upper side panel is electrically connected to the upper power connector of the power-connecting side panel of the lower side panel. This invention ensures flexible installation of the modular cabinet while providing a stable power supply to the electronic lock.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of modular cabinets, and in particular to a modular cabinet and its power connection side panel. Background Technology

[0002] Modular cabinets are cabinets assembled from multiple cabinet panels, which can be combined to create different amounts of storage space according to user needs, offering good installation flexibility.

[0003] Existing modular cabinets are equipped with electronic locks to control the opening and closing of the doors. These electronic locks require a power supply to operate. If the modular cabinet uses a power supply (such as a switching power supply) to power the electronic locks, it is necessary to cut grooves in the cabinet to run the wiring, which is very cumbersome and negates the advantage of flexible installation of modular cabinets. On the other hand, if batteries are used to power the electronic locks, there is a problem that the user cannot unlock the door when the batteries run out of power, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0004] In view of the above problems, it is necessary to study a modular cabinet and its power supply side plate, which can ensure flexible installation of the modular cabinet and at the same time provide a stable power supply to the electronic lock. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a modular cabinet and its power supply side plate, which can ensure flexible installation of the modular cabinet and at the same time provide a stable power supply to the electronic lock.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the solution of the present invention is: A power-connected side panel includes a side panel body, an upper power connector, a lower power connector, and an electronic lock installed on the side panel body; The upper and lower power connectors are located on the upper and lower sides of the side panel body, respectively, and the electronic lock is electrically connected to the upper and lower power connectors.

[0007] The power-connecting side panel also includes a power board; the power board is electrically connected to the upper power connector, the lower power connector, and the electronic lock, respectively.

[0008] The power board is electrically connected to the power connector and the power drain connector via power cords.

[0009] The power-connecting side panel also includes a side panel cover, which is connected to the side panel body and covers the power board and electronic lock.

[0010] The upper connector has an upward-facing positive contact and an upper negative contact; the lower connector has a downward-facing positive contact and a lower negative contact.

[0011] A modular cabinet includes a top cover, a base, at least one shelf, and at least two side panel assemblies. Each side panel includes a power-connecting side panel, a connecting side panel, a rear panel, and a door panel, as described above. The power-connecting side panel and the connecting side panel are arranged opposite each other. Both ends of the rear panel are connected to the rear ends of the power-connecting side panel and the connecting side panel, respectively. The door panel is rotatable relative to the connecting side panel and has a latch that engages with an electronic lock on the power-connecting side panel. The side panel assemblies are arranged side-by-side in a vertical direction. The uppermost side panel assembly has its power-connecting side panel and connecting side panel connected to the top cover, and the lowermost side panel assembly has its power-connecting side panel and connecting side panel connected to the top cover. The power-connecting side plate and connecting side plate of the square side assembly are connected to the base. Two adjacent side assemblies are connected by a shelf. The shelf is provided with clearance holes corresponding to the upper power connector of the power-connecting side plate of the lower side assembly and the lower power connector of the power-connecting side plate of the upper side assembly. The lower power connector of the power-connecting side plate of the upper side assembly and the upper power connector of the power-connecting side plate of the lower side assembly are electrically connected.

[0012] An electrical connector is fitted into the clearance hole of the layer plate. The lower electrical connector of the electrical receiving side plate of the upper side plate of the two adjacent side plate assemblies is electrically connected to the upper electrical connector of the electrical receiving side plate of the lower side plate of the two adjacent side plate assemblies through the electrical connector.

[0013] The electrical connector has a first upper conductive contact and a second upper conductive contact on its upper side, and a first lower conductive contact and a second lower conductive contact on its lower side. The first upper conductive contact is electrically connected to the first lower conductive contact, and the second upper conductive contact is electrically connected to the second lower conductive contact. The upper electrical connector has an upper positive contact and an upper negative contact facing upwards. The lower electrical connector has a lower positive contact and a lower negative contact facing downwards. The lower positive contact and the lower negative contact of the lower electrical connector of the upper side plate of the upper side assembly of the two adjacent side assemblies are in contact with the first upper conductive contact and the second upper conductive contact on the upper side of the electrical connector, respectively, and are electrically connected. The upper positive contact and the upper negative contact of the upper electrical connector of the lower side plate of the lower side assembly of the two adjacent side assemblies are in contact with the first lower conductive contact and the second lower conductive contact on the lower side of the electrical connector, respectively, and are electrically connected.

[0014] The side panel of the side enclosure assembly is connected to the top cover, the connecting side panel of the side enclosure assembly is connected to the top cover, the side panel of the side enclosure assembly is connected to the shelf, the connecting side panel of the side enclosure assembly is connected to the shelf, the side panel of the side enclosure assembly is connected to the base, and the connecting side panel of the side enclosure assembly is connected to the base via a snap-fit ​​connection structure. The snap-fit ​​connection structure includes a male snap-fit ​​fastener and a female snap-fit ​​fastener. The female snap-fit ​​fastener has at least one slot, and a snap-fit ​​hole is provided on one side of the slot. The male snap-fit ​​fastener has a protruding male snap-fit ​​block on one side, which is inserted into the slot and moves to insert into the snap-fit ​​hole. The top cover, the base, and the shelf are all fitted with female snap-fit ​​fasteners, and the side panel of the side enclosure assembly is fitted with male snap-fit ​​fasteners.

[0015] The top cover is fitted with an external connector, which is in contact with the upper connector of the electrical contact side plate of the uppermost side panel assembly to conduct electricity.

[0016] With the above solution, since the present invention provides upper and lower power connectors for powering the electronic locks on the upper and lower sides of the power-connecting side plate respectively, the upper and lower power connectors of two adjacent power-connecting side plates can be connected to achieve electrical conduction during the assembly of the modular cabinet. This allows the present invention to power all the electronic locks on the power-connecting side plates by supplying power to the upper power connector of the uppermost power-connecting side plate or the lower power connector of the lowermost power-connecting side plate, ensuring a stable power supply to the electronic locks. Moreover, it eliminates the need for slotting to lay the wiring connecting the power supply and each electronic lock, ensuring flexible installation of the modular cabinet. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the structure of the splicing cabinet of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the splicing cabinet of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the modular cabinet of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0020] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the modular cabinet of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the layer plate of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0025] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the layer plate of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0026] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the power-connecting side plate of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0027] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the power-connecting side plate of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0028] Figure 12 This is an exploded view of the electrical contact side plate of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting side plate of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the door panel structure of the present invention.

[0031] Label Explanation: Top cover A, Base B, Sheet C, clearance hole C1, Side panel component D, Power-connected side panel D1, side panel body 1, power connector 2, upper positive contact 21, upper negative contact 22, lower power connector 3, lower positive contact 31, lower negative contact 32, electronic lock 4, power board 5, power cord 6, side panel cover 7. Connect side panel D2, Rear panel D3, Door panel D4, latch D41 Electrical connector E, upper plate E1, first upper conductive contact E11, second upper conductive contact E12, lower plate E2, first lower conductive contact E21, second lower conductive contact E22, connecting wire E3. Male connector F, male connector block F1 Female fastener G, slot G1, buckle hole G11 External connector H. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To further explain the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below through specific embodiments.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 14As shown, this invention discloses an assembly cabinet, which includes a top cover A, a base B, at least one shelf C, and at least two side panel assemblies D. The side panel assembly D includes an electrical contact side panel D1, a connecting side panel D2, a rear panel D3, and a door panel D4. The electrical contact side panel D1 and the connecting side panel D2 are arranged opposite to each other. The two ends of the rear panel D3 are respectively connected to the rear ends of the electrical contact side panel D1 and the connecting side panel D2. The two ends of the rear panel D3 can be inserted into the rear ends of the electrical contact side panel D1 and the connecting side panel D2 respectively. The door panel D4 can be hinged to the top cover A, the base B, the shelf C, and / or the connecting side panel D2, so that the door panel D4 is rotatable relative to the connecting side panel D2. The side panel assemblies D are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. The electrical contact side panel D1 and the connecting side panel D2 of the uppermost side panel assembly D are connected to the top cover A, and the electrical contact side panel D1 and the connecting side panel D2 of the lowermost side panel assembly D are connected to the base B. Two adjacent side panel assemblies D are connected by the shelf C.

[0034] In an embodiment of the present invention, the power-connected side panel D1 includes a side panel body 1, and an upper power connector 2, a lower power connector 3, and an electronic lock 4 installed on the side panel body 1; the upper power connector 2 and the lower power connector 3 are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the side panel body 1, and the electronic lock 4 is electrically connected to the upper power connector 2 and the lower power connector 3 respectively; the door panel D4 is provided with a latch D41 that cooperates with the electronic lock 4 of the power-connected side panel D1, and the shelf C is provided with a clearance hole C1 corresponding to the upper power connector 2 of the power-connected side panel D1 of the lower side panel D of the two adjacent side panel assemblies D and the lower power connector 3 of the power-connected side panel D1 of the upper side panel D of the two adjacent side panel assemblies D, and the lower power connector 3 of the power-connected side panel D1 of the upper side panel D of the two adjacent side panel assemblies D is electrically connected to the upper power connector 2 of the power-connected side panel D1 of the lower side panel D of the two adjacent side panel assemblies D. In this invention, an upper power connector 2 and a lower power connector 3 for supplying power to the electronic locks 4 are respectively provided on the upper and lower sides of the power-connecting side plate D1. Thus, during the assembly of the assembly cabinet, the upper power connector 2 and the lower power connector 3 of two adjacent power-connecting side plates D1 can be connected to achieve electrical conduction. This allows the invention to supply power to all the electronic locks 4 on the power-connecting side plates D1 by supplying power to the upper power connector 2 of the uppermost power-connecting side plate D1 or to the lower power connector 3 of the lowermost power-connecting side plate D1, ensuring a stable power supply to the electronic locks 4. Moreover, it eliminates the need for slotting to lay the wiring connecting the power supply and each electronic lock 4, ensuring flexible installation of the assembly cabinet.

[0035] In an embodiment of the present invention, the power-connecting side plate D1 may further include a power board 5, which is electrically connected to the upper power connector 2, the lower power connector 3, and the electronic lock 4, respectively. The power board 5 can convert the power supplied by the upper power connector 2 and the lower power connector 3 to provide a stable power supply voltage to the electronic lock 4. The power board 5 is electrically connected to the upper power connector 2 and the lower power connector 3 via power lines 6.

[0036] In an embodiment of the present invention, the power-connecting side plate D1 may further include a side plate cover 7, which is connected to the side plate body 1 and covers the power board 5, the electronic lock 4 and the power line 6, thereby protecting the power board 5, the electronic lock 4 and the power line 6 and improving the overall integrity of the power-connecting side plate D1.

[0037] In an embodiment of the present invention, an electrical connector E may be fitted into the clearance hole C1 of the layer plate C. The lower electrical connector 3 of the electrical receiving side plate D1 of the upper side plate D of the two adjacent side plate assemblies D and the upper electrical connector 2 of the electrical receiving side plate D1 of the lower side plate D of the two adjacent side plate assemblies D are electrically connected through the electrical connector E. Specifically, the electrical connector E has a first upper conductive contact E11 and a second upper conductive contact E12 on its upper side. The first upper conductive contact E11 and the second upper conductive contact E12 can be used to set the upper plate E1 of the electrical connector E. The electrical connector E has a first lower conductive contact E21 and a second lower conductive contact E22 on its lower side. The first lower conductive contact E21 and the second lower conductive contact E22 can be used to set the lower plate E2 of the electrical connector E. The first upper conductive contact E11 and the first lower conductive contact E21 are electrically connected, and the second upper conductive contact E12 and the second lower conductive contact E22 are electrically connected, through the connecting wire E3. The upper electrical connector 2 has an upward-facing... The upper positive contact 21 and upper negative contact 22, and the lower electrical connector 3 is provided with a downward-facing lower positive contact 31 and lower negative contact 32; the lower positive contact 31 and lower negative contact 32 of the lower electrical connector 3 of the power receiving side plate D1 of the upper side assembly D of the two adjacent side assemblies D are respectively in contact with the first upper conductive contact E11 and the second upper conductive contact E12 on the upper side of the electrical connector E and are electrically connected; the upper positive contact 21 and upper negative contact 22 of the upper electrical connector 2 of the power receiving side plate D1 of the lower side assembly D of the two adjacent side assemblies D are respectively in contact with the first lower conductive contact E21 and the second lower conductive contact E22 on the lower side of the electrical connector E and are electrically connected. The present invention is configured such that when the lower electrical connector 3 of the electrical contact side plate D1 of the upper side panel D of the two adjacent side panel assemblies D and the upper electrical connector 2 of the electrical contact side plate D1 of the lower side panel D of the two adjacent side panel assemblies D achieve electrical conduction through contact with the electrical connector E, it will not hinder the installation between the electrical contact side plate D1 and the shelf C, the top cover A and the base B, thus ensuring the flexibility of installation.

[0038] In embodiments of the present invention, the electrical contact side plate D1 of the side enclosure assembly D and the top cover A, the connecting side plate D2 of the side enclosure assembly D and the top cover A, the electrical contact side plate D1 of the side enclosure assembly D and the shelf C, the connecting side plate D2 of the side enclosure assembly D and the shelf C, the electrical contact side plate D1 of the side enclosure assembly D and the base B, and the connecting side plate D2 of the side enclosure assembly D and the base B are all connected by a snap-fit ​​connection structure, thus facilitating the assembly of the modular cabinet of the present invention. Specifically, the snap-fit ​​connection structure includes a male snap-fit ​​fastener F and a female snap-fit ​​fastener G. The top cover A, the base B, and the shelf C are all fitted with female snap-fit ​​fasteners G, and the electrical contact side plate D1 and the connecting side plate D2 of the side enclosure assembly D are all fitted with male snap-fit ​​fasteners F. The female snap-fit ​​fastener G is provided with at least one slot G1, and a snap hole G11 is provided on one side of the slot G1. The male snap-fit ​​fastener F is provided with a protruding male snap-fit ​​block F1 on one side, and the male snap-fit ​​block F1 is inserted into the slot G1 and moved to insert into the snap hole G11.

[0039] In an embodiment of the present invention, the top cover A is equipped with an external connector H for connecting to a power supply. The external connector H is electrically connected to the upper connector of the power-connecting side plate D1 of the uppermost side panel assembly D. It should be noted that the external connector H is not limited to being located on the top cover A; the external connector H can also be located on the base B, in which case the external connector H is electrically connected to the lower connector of the power-connecting side plate D1 of the lowermost side panel assembly D.

[0040] The above embodiments and figures are not intended to limit the product form and style of the present invention. Any appropriate changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art should be considered as not departing from the patent scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A modular cabinet, characterized in that: Includes a top cover, a base, at least one shelf, and at least two side panel assemblies; The side panel assembly includes an electrical contact side panel, a connecting side panel, a rear panel, and a door panel. The electrical contact side panel and the connecting side panel are arranged opposite to each other. The two ends of the rear panel are respectively connected to the rear ends of the electrical contact side panel and the connecting side panel. The door panel is rotatably arranged relative to the connecting side panel. The door panel is provided with a latch that cooperates with the electronic lock of the electrical contact side panel. The power-connected side panel includes a side panel body, and an upper power connector, a lower power connector, and an electronic lock installed on the side panel body; the upper power connector and the lower power connector are located on the upper and lower sides of the side panel body, respectively, and the electronic lock is electrically connected to the upper power connector and the lower power connector, respectively. Each side panel is arranged side by side in the vertical direction. The power-connecting side plate and connecting side plate of the uppermost side panel are connected to the top cover, and the power-connecting side plate and connecting side plate of the lowermost side panel are connected to the base. Two adjacent side panels are connected by a shelf. The shelf has clearance holes corresponding to the upper power connector of the power-connecting side plate of the lower side panel and the lower power connector of the power-connecting side plate of the upper side panel. The lower power connector of the power-connecting side plate of the upper side panel and the upper power connector of the power-connecting side plate of the lower side panel are electrically connected. An electrical connector is fitted into the clearance hole of the shelf. The lower electrical connector of the electrical receiving side plate of the upper side panel of the two adjacent side panel assemblies is electrically connected to the upper electrical connector of the electrical receiving side plate of the lower side panel of the two adjacent side panel assemblies through the electrical connector.

2. The modular cabinet as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The electrical connector has a first upper conductive contact and a second upper conductive contact on its upper side, and a first lower conductive contact and a second lower conductive contact on its lower side. The first upper conductive contact is electrically connected to the first lower conductive contact, and the second upper conductive contact is electrically connected to the second lower conductive contact. The upper connector has an upward-facing positive contact and an upper negative contact; the lower connector has a downward-facing positive contact and a lower negative contact. In two adjacent side panel assemblies, the lower positive contact and lower negative contact of the lower electrical connector of the upper side panel of the electrical receiving side plate make contact with the first upper conductive contact and the second upper conductive contact on the upper side of the electrical connector to conduct electricity. In two adjacent side panel assemblies, the upper positive contact and upper negative contact of the upper electrical connector on the lower side panel of the electrical assembly are in contact with the first lower conductive contact and the second lower conductive contact on the lower side of the electrical connector, respectively, and are electrically connected.

3. The modular cabinet as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The electrical contact side plate of the side panel assembly is connected to the top cover, the connecting side plate of the side panel assembly is connected to the top cover, the electrical contact side plate of the side panel assembly is connected to the shelf, the connecting side plate of the side panel assembly is connected to the shelf, the electrical contact side plate of the side panel assembly is connected to the base, and the connecting side plate of the side panel assembly is connected to the base through a snap-fit ​​connection structure. The snap-fit ​​connection structure includes a male snap-fit ​​fastener and a female snap-fit ​​fastener; the female snap-fit ​​fastener is provided with at least one slot, and a snap-fit ​​hole is provided on one side of the slot; the male snap-fit ​​fastener is provided with a protruding male snap-fit ​​block on one side, and the male snap-fit ​​block is inserted into the slot and moves to insert into the snap-fit ​​hole; The top cover, base, and shelf are all fitted with female fasteners, while the power-connecting side plate and connecting side plate of the side panel assembly are fitted with male fasteners.

4. The modular cabinet as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover is fitted with an external connector, which is in contact with the upper connector of the electrical contact side plate of the uppermost side panel assembly to conduct electricity.

5. The modular cabinet as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The power-connecting side panel also includes a power board; the power board is electrically connected to the upper power connector, the lower power connector, and the electronic lock respectively.

6. The modular cabinet as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The power board is electrically connected to the power connector and the power drain connector via power cords.

7. The modular cabinet as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The power-connecting side panel also includes a side panel cover, which is connected to the side panel body and covers the power board and electronic lock.

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