Connection piece for furniture, connection assembly for furniture and furniture

Abstract

The application provides a connecting piece of furniture, a connecting assembly of furniture and furniture; the connecting piece comprises a first side plate, a first bottom plate and a second side plate connected in sequence, the second side plate is arranged opposite to the first side plate, and the second side plate is provided with at least two first clamping structures arranged in a direction away from the first bottom plate. In the application, the connecting piece can be clamped and installed through different first clamping structures, so as to adapt to different installation requirements, and finally the versatility of the connecting piece can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of furniture technology, specifically to a furniture connector, a furniture connection component, and furniture. Background Technology

[0002] In the furniture industry, connectors are typically used to connect components such as panels. However, different types or sizes of furniture components require different connectors, resulting in low versatility.

[0003] Therefore, existing technologies need to be improved and enhanced. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a furniture connector, a furniture connection component, and furniture, which can improve the technical problem of low versatility of connectors.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a connecting component for furniture, including a first side panel, a first bottom panel, and a second side panel connected in sequence. The second side panel is disposed opposite to the first side panel, and the second side panel is provided with at least two first engaging structures. The at least two first engaging structures are arranged in a direction away from the first bottom panel.

[0006] Optionally, the first engaging structure protrudes from at least one side of the second side plate along the width direction.

[0007] Optionally, the second side plate includes a connected main body and a first extension, the first extension protruding from one end of the main body away from the first bottom plate, and the first engaging structure protruding from at least one side of the first extension along the width direction.

[0008] A first slot is formed between two adjacent first engaging structures and between the main body and an adjacent first engaging structure, so that the first engaging structure of the first connector can engage with a different first slot of the second connector.

[0009] Optionally, the edge of the first engaging structure near the first base plate is parallel to the first base plate.

[0010] Optionally, the connector further includes a second extension, and a second slot is formed between the second extension and the first base plate, so that the second side plate of the first connector can be engaged in the second slot of the second connector.

[0011] Optionally, the second extension has a protrusion on the side of the second side plate closer to the first bottom plate along the thickness direction of the second side plate.

[0012] Optionally, the first base plate includes a connecting segment and a snap-fit ​​segment on one edge near the second side plate. The connecting segment is connected to the second side plate, and the snap-fit ​​segment is spaced apart from the second extension to form the second snap-fit ​​groove, so that the second side plate of another connector can move along the snap-fit ​​segment toward the connecting segment to snap into the second snap-fit ​​groove.

[0013] Optionally, along the direction of the connecting section toward the snap-fit ​​section, the side of the second side plate opposite to the snap-fit ​​section is bent and connected to the second extension; or

[0014] Along the direction of the connecting section toward the snap-fit ​​section, the side of the second side plate near the snap-fit ​​section is bent and connected to the second extension; along the thickness direction of the second side plate, the free end of the second extension is bent away from the first base plate.

[0015] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide a type of furniture, comprising:

[0016] The first cabinet is equipped with a first fixing slot;

[0017] The second cabinet has a second fixing groove, the opening direction of which is opposite to the opening direction of the first fixing groove; and

[0018] Two connectors as described above, wherein the first side plate of the first connector is slidably installed in the first fixing groove, and the first side plate of the second connector is slidably installed in the second fixing groove, such that the second connector can slide along the second fixing groove to engage with the first engaging structure of the first connector.

[0019] Optionally, the first cabinet includes a first panel and a second panel, the first panel having the first fixing groove, and the second panel being inserted into the first fixing groove; and / or

[0020] The second cabinet includes a third panel and a fourth panel. The third panel is provided with the second fixing groove, and the fourth panel is inserted into the second fixing groove.

[0021] Optionally, the second side plate of the first connector protrudes from one side of the first base plate of the second connector; and / or

[0022] The second side plate of the second connector protrudes from one side of the first bottom plate of the first connector.

[0023] Thirdly, embodiments of this application also provide a furniture connection component, including:

[0024] The first connector includes a first base plate, a first side plate, and a second side plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are connected to opposite sides of the first base plate. The second side plate is provided with at least two first engaging structures, which are arranged in a direction away from the first base plate.

[0025] The second connector includes a second base plate, a third side plate, and a fourth side plate. The third side plate and the fourth side plate are connected to opposite sides of the second base plate. The fourth side plate is provided with a second engaging structure, which can engage with different first engaging structures so that the first side plate and the third side plate are arranged facing each other.

[0026] Optionally, the second base plate is provided with a first mounting hole, and the second side plate can be installed in the first mounting hole so that the second side plate is snapped onto the second base plate, and the first engaging structure is snapped onto the second engaging structure; or

[0027] The first base plate is provided with a second mounting hole, and the fourth side plate can be installed in the second mounting hole so that the fourth side plate is snapped into the first base plate, and the first engaging structure is snapped into the second engaging structure.

[0028] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of this application are as follows:

[0029] A portion of the component to be connected can be fixed within the space formed by the first side plate, the first bottom plate, and the first side plate. Then, depending on different installation requirements, the connector can be snapped together using different first snap-fit ​​structures to improve its versatility. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first type of connector provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0032] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a usage scenario for the connector.

[0033] Figure 3 This is a usage scenario diagram of the second type of connector provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 1A structural schematic diagram of the connector from another perspective.

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third type of connector provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0036] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the furniture provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connection component provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0038] Figure 8 for Figure 7 The diagram shows a use case for the connection component.

[0039] The labels in the diagram are as follows:

[0040] 100, Connector; 100a, First Connector; 100b, Second Connector; 100c, First Connector;

[0041] 11. First side plate; 12. First bottom plate; 121. Connecting section; 122. Snap-fit ​​section; 13. Second side plate; 131. First snap-fit ​​structure; 132. First slot; 133. Main body; 134. First extension; 14. Second extension; 141. Protrusion; 15. Second slot;

[0042] 200. First cabinet;

[0043] 21. First plate; 211. First fixing groove; 22. Second plate;

[0044] 300. Second cabinet;

[0045] 31. Third plate; 311. Second fixing groove; 32. Fourth plate;

[0046] 400. Second connector;

[0047] 41. Second base plate; 411. First mounting hole; 42. Third side plate; 43. Fourth side plate; 431. Second locking structure. Detailed Implementation

[0048] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application. Furthermore, it should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for illustration and explanation of this application and are not intended to limit this application. In this application, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper" and "lower" generally refer to the upper and lower positions of the device in actual use or operation, specifically the drawing directions in the accompanying drawings; while "inner" and "outer" refer to the outline of the device.

[0049] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this application, "multiple" refers to two or more. Therefore, in the embodiments of this application, "multiple" can also be understood as "at least two". "At least one" can be understood as one or more, such as one, two, or more. For example, including at least one means including one, two, or more, and is not limited to which ones are included. For example, including at least one of A, B, and C, then it could include A, B, C, A and B, A and C, B and C, or A and B and C.

[0050] It should be noted that in the embodiments of this application, "and / or" describes the relationship between associated objects, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. In addition, the character " / ", unless otherwise specified, generally indicates that the associated objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first type of connector provided in an embodiment of this application. This application provides a furniture connector 100, a furniture connecting component, and furniture itself, to address the technical problem of the low versatility of the furniture connector 100. The furniture can include furniture used in living rooms, hallways, bedrooms, dining rooms, bathrooms, and studies. For example, living room furniture can include sofas, armchairs, coffee tables, three-seater sofas or single sofas, side tables, TV cabinets, wine cabinets, and display cabinets; hallway furniture can include shoe cabinets, coat racks, and entryway cabinets; bedroom furniture can include beds, bedside tables, tatami mats, cushions, wardrobes, dressing tables, dressing mirrors, and clothes racks. This application does not limit the specific types of furniture used. Detailed descriptions will follow.

[0052] First, this application provides a furniture connector 100. The connector 100 includes a first side plate 11, a first bottom plate 12, and a second side plate 13 connected sequentially. The second side plate 13 is disposed opposite to the first side plate 11. Thus, the first side plate 11, the first bottom plate 12, and the second side plate 13 can be enclosed to form a space for accommodating the part of the furniture to be connected; or, the first side plate 11, the first bottom plate 12, and the second side plate 13 can be understood as forming a hook-like structure so that the connector 100 can hook onto the part of the furniture to be connected. The second side plate 13 is provided with at least two first engaging structures 131, which are arranged in a direction away from the first bottom plate 12. Furthermore, according to different installation requirements, the connector 100 can be snapped on and installed using different first engaging structures 131 to improve the versatility of the connector 100.

[0053] For example, when the connector 100 is installed with the first base plate 12 facing down and the second side plate 13 extending upward, after the part of the furniture to be connected is fixed between the first side plate 11 and the second side plate 13, the connector 100 can be engaged by different first engaging structures 131 in the vertical direction depending on the different installation heights required for the part of the furniture to be connected, so that there is no need to replace different models of connector 100, thus improving the versatility of connector 100.

[0054] The above is an overall description of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application. The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be further illustrated below with reference to the first locking structure 131.

[0055] In some embodiments, the second side panel 13 has a first engaging structure 131 protruding on at least one side along its width. Therefore, when both sides of the second side panel 13 have the first engaging structure 131 protruding along its width, the connector 100 can be engaged via the first engaging structures 131 on different sides of the second side panel 13 according to different furniture installation requirements, thereby further improving the versatility of the connector 100.

[0056] In some embodiments, the first engaging structure 131 may include locking teeth, so that the connector 100 can move along the width direction of the second side plate 13, so that the locking teeth move to the engaging state.

[0057] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 2 , Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a usage scenario for the connector. The second side plate 13 may also be provided with at least two first slots 132, so that the first engaging structure 131 of the first connector 100a can engage with different first slots 132 of the second connector 100b.

[0058] Taking the first engaging structure 131 as an example where the teeth are engaged, the first slot 132 can be a corresponding toothed groove. At this time, the first connector 100a can move along the width direction of the second side plate 13, so that the teeth of the first connector 100a engage with the first slot 132 of the second connector 100b, or so that the teeth of the first connector 100a disengage from the first slot 132 of the second connector 100b.

[0059] It is also understood that in the furniture manufacturing process, only multiple identical connectors 100 need to be manufactured, and the furniture can be assembled by interlocking these connectors 100. In contrast, if at least two different connectors need to be produced to assemble the furniture, it means that at least two different connectors require corresponding production molds, production lines, production stations, and operators, etc. Therefore, it can be seen that the connectors 100 in this embodiment can effectively reduce the production cost of furniture.

[0060] The technical solution of this application embodiment will be explained and described below with reference to one of the processes in which the two connectors 100 engage with each other. The furniture includes a first part and a second component, and the two connectors 100 include a first connector 100a and a second connector 100b.

[0061] First, assemble the first component of the furniture and the first connector 100a, and place the first connector 100a with the first base plate 12 facing upward and the second side plate 13 facing backward.

[0062] Then, the second part of the furniture and the second connector 100b are assembled. The second connector 100b is placed with the first base plate 12 facing down and the second side plate 13 facing backward. The second connector 100b and the first connector 100a are spaced apart in the left and right direction, so that the first engaging structure 131 of the first connector 100a is directly opposite the first slot 132 of the second connector 100b.

[0063] Next, push the first connector 100a in the left-right direction so that the first engaging structure 131 of the first connector 100a is inserted into the first slot 132 of the second connector 100b, thereby achieving the engaging and fixing of the first connector 100a and the second connector 100b, and finally achieving the assembly of the first and second parts of the furniture.

[0064] Furthermore, depending on the actual installation requirements, before pushing the first connector 100a in the left-right direction, the first connector 100a can be moved up or down so that the first engaging structure 131 of the first connector 100a engages with different first slots 132 in the height direction of the second connector 100b. Thus, the vertical spacing between the two connectors 100 can be adjusted to meet different furniture installation requirements.

[0065] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be further illustrated below with reference to the formation of the first card slot 132.

[0066] In some embodiments, a first slot 132 is formed between two adjacent first engaging structures 131. Therefore, compared to additionally manufacturing the first slot 132 at other locations of the connector 100, on the one hand, the embodiments of this application can prevent the connector 100 from having too many holes and slots, which would lead to insufficient overall strength of the connector 100; on the other hand, the embodiments of this application can also form the first slot 132 at the same time as manufacturing the first engaging structure 131, thereby making the preparation of the first slot 132 simpler and more convenient.

[0067] In some embodiments, the second side plate 13 includes a connected main body portion 133 and a first extension portion 134. The first extension portion 134 protrudes from one end of the main body portion 133 away from the first base plate 12. At least one side of the first extension portion 134 along the width direction is provided with a first engaging structure 131. A first slot 132 is formed between the main body portion 133 and the adjacent first engaging structure 131.

[0068] For example, a gap is formed between the side of the main body 133 away from the first base plate 12 and the first extension 134, and the first engaging structure 131 can be located in the gap.

[0069] Taking the second side plate 13 as an example of a sheet metal part, the main body 133, the first extension 134 and the first engaging structure 131 can be cut out in one step by a punching process, so that a first slot 132 is formed between adjacent first engaging structures 131, and a first slot 132 is also formed between the main body 133 and the adjacent first engaging structure 131, which makes the manufacturing of the connector 100 simpler and more suitable for industrial production.

[0070] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a usage scenario diagram of the second type of connector provided in the embodiments of this application. Exemplarily, in some embodiments, the edge of the first engaging structure 131 near the first base plate 12 is parallel to the first base plate 12.

[0071] Let's continue with the first connector 100a positioned with the first base plate 12 facing upwards and the second side plate 13 facing backwards, and the second connector 100b positioned with the first base plate 12 facing downwards and the second side plate 13 facing backwards, as an example:

[0072] When the first connector 100a and the second connector 100b engage, the upper edge of the first engaging structure 131 of the first connector 100a and the lower edge of the second engaging structure 431 of the second connector 100b abut against each other to prevent the first connector 100a and the second connector 100b from being pulled apart vertically. At this time, since the upper edge of the first engaging structure 131 of the first connector 100a is horizontally extended and the lower edge of the first engaging structure 131 of the second connector 100b is also horizontally extended, the first connector 100a and the second connector 100b have stronger tensile strength in the vertical direction, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the connection between the first connector 100a and the second connector 100b.

[0073] The above are some examples of the first engaging structure 131 in the embodiments of this application. The following will continue to illustrate other engaging structures of the connector 100.

[0074] Please combine Figure 2 and Figure 4 , Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a structural schematic of the connector from another perspective. In some embodiments, the connector 100 further includes a second extension 14. A second slot 15 is formed between the second extension 14 and the first base plate 12, so that the second side plate 13 of the first connector 100a can be engaged in the second slot 15 of the second connector 100b.

[0075] Thus, the first connector 100a and the second connector 100b can achieve a first engagement and fixation through the cooperation of the first engagement structure 131 and the first slot 132, and a second engagement and fixation can be achieved through the second side plate 13 and the second connector 400, so as to improve the stability and reliability of the connection between the first connector 100a and the second connector 100b through the double engagement structure.

[0076] It is also understandable to continue with the first connector 100a positioned with the first base plate 12 facing upwards and the second side plate 13 facing backwards, and the second connector 100b positioned with the first base plate 12 facing downwards and the second side plate 13 facing backwards, as an example:

[0077] After the first connector 100a and the second connector 400 are engaged, the cooperation of the first engaging structure 131 and the first slot 132 can restrict the vertical freedom of the first connector 100a and the second connector 100b; and the cooperation of the second side plate 13 and the second slot 15 can restrict the front-back freedom of the first connector 100a and the second connector 100b, so that the first connector 100a and the second connector 100b are only allowed to move in the left-right direction to engage or disengage, so that the connection between the first connector 100a and the second connector 100b is more stable and reliable.

[0078] In some embodiments, the edge of the first base plate 12 near the second side plate 13 includes a connecting segment 121 and a snap-fit ​​segment 122. The connecting segment 121 is connected to the second side plate 13, or in other words, the second side plate 13 is connected to the connecting segment 121 of the first base plate 12. The snap-fit ​​segment 122 is spaced apart from the second extension 14 to form a second slot 15, so that the second side plate 13 of another connector 100 can move along the snap-fit ​​segment 122 toward the connecting segment 121 until it snaps into the second slot 15.

[0079] Therefore, during actual assembly, by pushing the first connector 100a closer to the second connector 100b, the first engaging structure 131 of the first connector 100a engages into the first slot 132 of the second connector 100b. Simultaneously, the second side plate 13 of the first connector 100a engages into the second slot 15 of the second connector 100b, thus achieving the engagement of the first connector 100a and the second connector 100b. Similarly, by pushing the first connector 100a away from the second connector 100b, the first engaging structure 131 of the first connector 100a disengages from the first slot 132 of the second connector 100b. Simultaneously, the second side plate 13 of the first connector 100a disengages from the second slot 15 of the second connector 100b, thus unlocking the first connector 100a and the second connector 100b.

[0080] In some embodiments, along the direction of the connecting section 121 toward the snap-fit ​​section 122, the side of the second side plate 13 facing away from the snap-fit ​​section 122 is bent and connected to the second extension 14.

[0081] Therefore, it can also be understood that the second extension 14 is bent to the side of the second side plate 13 that is away from the first base plate 12 in the thickness direction, so as to ensure that the gap between the second extension 14 and the snap-fit ​​section 122 can be used to insert another connected second side plate 13, thereby improving the reliability and ease of use of the connector 100.

[0082] In some embodiments, the second extension 14 may be partially bent and connected to the main body 133, and partially bent and connected to the first extension 134. Therefore, compared to the second extension 14 being bent and connected only to the main body 133, the connection area between the second extension 14 and the second side plate 13 is larger, and the area of ​​the second extension 14 can also be made larger, thereby allowing the second extension 14 to better clamp the second side plate 13 of the other connector 100.

[0083] Of course, the second extension 14 may also be bent and connected to only one of the main body 133 and the first extension 134, and this application embodiment does not limit this.

[0084] In some embodiments, the second extension 14 and the second side plate 13 may also be connected by at least one of upsetting, riveting and bonding, so that the second extension 14 and the snap-fit ​​section 122 can more securely snap the second side plate 13 of the other connector 100.

[0085] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a third type of connector provided in an embodiment of this application. Optionally, along the direction from the connecting section 121 toward the snap-fit ​​section 122, the side of the second side plate 13 near the snap-fit ​​section 122 can be bent and connected to the second extension 14. Thus, compared to the side of the second side plate 13 away from the snap-fit ​​section 122 being bent and connected to the second extension 14, the length of the second extension 14 is shorter, thereby reducing the material consumption and cost of the connector 100.

[0086] In some embodiments, the free end of the second extension 14 is bent away from the first base plate 12 along the thickness direction of the second side plate 13. This creates a flared structure between the free end of the second extension 14 and the first base plate 12, so that the second side plate 13 of the second connector 100b can be inserted into the second slot 15 of the first connector 100a.

[0087] In some embodiments, the second extension 14 has a protrusion 141 on the side of the second side plate closer to the first base plate 12 along the thickness direction of the second side plate. Thus, when the second side plate 13 of the second connector 100b is inserted into the second slot 15 of the first connector 100a, the second side plate of the second connector 100b can be pressed against the protrusion 141 of the first connector 100a, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the connection between the second connector 100b and the first connector 100a.

[0088] In some embodiments, the connector 100 is a sheet metal part, which gives the connector 100 the advantages of being thin, easy to form and low in cost.

[0089] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the furniture provided in an embodiment of this application. This application also provides a piece of furniture, which may include a first cabinet 200, a second cabinet 300, and two connectors 100 as described above.

[0090] The first cabinet 200 is provided with a first fixing groove 211, and the second cabinet 300 is provided with a second fixing groove 311. The groove direction of the second fixing groove 311 is opposite to the groove direction of the first fixing groove 211.

[0091] The two connectors 100 include a first connector 100a and a second connector 100b. The first side plate 11 of the first connector 100a is slidably mounted in the first fixing groove 211. The first side plate 11 of the second connector 100b is slidably mounted in the second fixing groove 311, so that the second connector 100b can slide along the second fixing groove 311 to engage with the first engaging structure 131 of the first connector 100a.

[0092] Taking the first cabinet 200 stacked on top of the second cabinet 300 as an example, the opening of the first fixing groove 211 faces upward, and the opening of the second fixing groove 311 faces downward. Therefore, one way to connect and fix the first cabinet 200 and the second cabinet 300 using two connectors 100 is as follows:

[0093] First, the first connector 100a is moved downward with the first base plate 12 facing upward and the second side plate 13 facing backward, so that the first side plate 11 of the first connector 100a is inserted into the first fixing groove 211, thereby hooking onto the first cabinet 200.

[0094] Then, the second connector 100b is moved upward with the first base plate 12 facing down and the second side plate 13 facing backward, so that the first side plate 11 of the second connector 100b is inserted into the second fixing groove 311, thereby hooking onto the second cabinet 300.

[0095] Next, the second connector 100b is pushed in the left-right direction toward the first connector 100a until the first engaging structure 131 of the first connector 100a is inserted into the first slot 132 of the second connector 100b, thereby achieving the engaging and fixing of the first connector 100a and the second connector 100b, and finally achieving the assembly of the first cabinet 200 and the second cabinet 300 of the furniture.

[0096] It can be seen that by engaging the first engaging structure 131 of the first connector 100a into the second slot 15 of the second connector 100b, the distance between the two connectors 100 can be adjusted to accommodate the assembly of more cabinets of different sizes, thereby improving the versatility of the connectors 100.

[0097] Of course, in some other embodiments, the first cabinet 200 and the second cabinet 300 may also be arranged in a left-right direction or in a front-back direction, and this application embodiment does not limit this.

[0098] In some embodiments, the first cabinet 200 includes a first plate 21 and a second plate 22. The first plate 21 is provided with a first fixing groove 211, and the second plate 22 is inserted into the first fixing groove 211. Thus, it can also be understood that the first fixing groove 211 for inserting the second plate 22 is reused for inserting the first side panel 11, thereby reducing the number of grooves on the first cabinet 200, reducing the number of furniture production steps, and of course, improving the strength of the first cabinet 200.

[0099] In some embodiments, the first cabinet 200 has a first access opening (not shown) to facilitate the storage and retrieval of items. A first fixing groove 211 may be located on the side of the first cabinet 200 opposite to the first access opening. That is, the first fixing groove 211 is located on the back of the first cabinet 200, thereby preventing the connectors 100 from being exposed and affecting the aesthetics of the furniture, or preventing children or others from accidentally unlocking the two connectors 100, thus improving the safety and reliability of the furniture.

[0100] Of course, in some other embodiments, the first fixing groove 211 may also be located on the side of the first cabinet 200 where the first retrieval opening is provided, that is, on the front of the first cabinet 200; or, the first fixing groove 211 may be located on the side of the first cabinet 200 adjacent to the first retrieval opening, that is, on the side of the first cabinet 200. This application embodiment does not limit this.

[0101] It is also understandable that the side of the first cabinet 200 away from the first access port may be provided with a back panel. Alternatively, the side of the first cabinet 200 away from the first access port may not be provided with a back panel, thus making the first cabinet 200 have an open front and back structure. This application embodiment does not limit this.

[0102] In some embodiments, the second cabinet 300 includes a third plate 31 and a fourth plate 32. The third plate 31 is provided with a second fixing groove 311, and the fourth plate 32 is inserted into the second fixing groove 311. Thus, it can also be understood that the second fixing groove 311 for inserting the fourth plate 32 is reused for inserting the first side panel 11, thereby reducing the number of grooves on the second cabinet 300, reducing the number of furniture production steps, and of course, improving the strength of the second cabinet 300.

[0103] In some embodiments, the second cabinet 300 has a second access opening (not shown) for easy access to items. The second fixing groove 311 may be located on the side of the second cabinet 300 opposite to the second access opening. That is, the second fixing groove 311 is located on the back of the second cabinet 300, thereby preventing the connector 100 from being exposed and affecting the aesthetics of the furniture, or preventing children or others from accidentally unlocking the two connectors 100, thus improving the safety and reliability of the furniture.

[0104] Of course, in some other embodiments, the second fixing groove 311 may also be located on the side of the second cabinet 300 where the second retrieval port is provided, that is, on the front of the second cabinet 300; or, the second fixing groove 311 may be located on the side of the second cabinet 300 adjacent to the second retrieval port, that is, on the side of the second cabinet 300. This application embodiment does not limit this.

[0105] It is also understandable that the side of the second cabinet 300 facing away from the first access port may have a back panel. Alternatively, the side of the second cabinet 300 facing away from the first access port may not have a back panel, thus making the second cabinet 300 have an open front and back structure. This application does not limit this.

[0106] In some embodiments, the second side plate 13 of the first connector 100a protrudes from one side of the first base plate 12 of the second connector 100b, thereby allowing the user to push and pull the first connector 100a through the second side plate 13.

[0107] In some embodiments, the second side plate 13 of the second connector 100b protrudes from one side of the first base plate 12 of the first connector 100a, thereby allowing the user to push and pull the second connector 100b through the second side plate 13.

[0108] Therefore, by engaging the first engaging structure 131 of the first connector 100a into the second slot 15 of the second connector 100b, the distance between the two connectors 100 can be adjusted to accommodate more first plates 21 and / or second plates 22 of different thicknesses, thereby improving the versatility of the connectors 100.

[0109] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 7 , Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a connecting component provided in an embodiment of this application. This application also provides a connecting component for furniture, which may include a first connector 100 and a second connector 400.

[0110] The first connector 100 includes a first base plate 12, a first side plate 11, and a second side plate 13. The first side plate 11 and the second side plate 13 are connected to opposite sides of the first base plate 12. The second side plate 13 is provided with at least two first engaging structures 131. The at least two first engaging structures 131 are arranged in a direction away from the first base plate 12. The second connector 400 includes a second base plate 41, a third side plate 42, and a fourth side plate 43. The third side plate 42 and the fourth side plate 43 are connected to opposite sides of the second base plate 41. The fourth side plate 43 is provided with a second engaging structure 431, which can engage with different first engaging structures 131, so that the first side plate 11 and the third side plate 42 are arranged facing each other. Furthermore, according to different installation requirements, the second engaging structure 431 can engage with different first engaging structures 131 to improve the versatility of the connector 100.

[0111] For example, please continue to refer to Figure 8 , Figure 8 for Figure 7 The diagram shows a usage scenario of the connecting components. The furniture may include a first cabinet 200 and a second cabinet 300. The specific structures of the first cabinet 200 and the second cabinet 300 can be found in the description of the first cabinet 200 and the second cabinet 300 described above, respectively. The embodiments of this application will not be repeated here.

[0112] Therefore, the first side plate 11 of the first connector 100 can be inserted into the first fixing groove 211 of the first cabinet 200, and the third side plate 42 of the second connector 400 can be inserted into the second fixing groove 311 of the second cabinet 300. By engaging the second engaging structure 431 with different first engaging structures 131, the distance between the first connector 100 and the second connector 400 can be adjusted to accommodate the assembly of more cabinets of different sizes, thereby improving the versatility of the connector 100.

[0113] In some embodiments, the structure of the first connector 100 can refer to the connector 100 described above, and this application embodiment does not limit it.

[0114] In some embodiments, one of the first engaging structure 131 and the second engaging structure 431 is a locking hole and the other is a locking protrusion, thereby achieving the locking and fixing of the first engaging structure 131 and the second engaging structure 431.

[0115] In some embodiments, the second base plate 41 is provided with a first mounting hole 411, and the second side plate 13 can be installed in the first mounting hole 411 so that the second side plate 13 is snapped onto the second base plate 41, and the first engaging structure 131 is snapped onto the second engaging structure 431. Thus, the first connection and fixation of the first connector 100 and the second connector 400 can be achieved through the cooperation of the first engaging structure 131 and the second engaging structure 431, and the first connection and fixation of the first connector 100 and the second connector 400 can be achieved through the first mounting hole 411, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the connection between the first connector 100 and the second connector 400.

[0116] Optionally, the first base plate 12 may be provided with a second mounting hole, and the fourth side plate 43 may be installed in the second mounting hole so that the fourth side plate 43 is snapped into the first base plate 12, and the first engaging structure 131 is snapped into the second engaging structure 431. This application embodiment does not limit this.

[0117] In some embodiments, the first connector 100 and / or the second connector 400 are sheet metal parts, thereby giving the first connector 100 and / or the second connector 400 the advantages of being thin, easy to form and low in cost.

[0118] This application provides a type of furniture. The furniture may include a first cabinet 200, a second cabinet 300, and the aforementioned connecting components. The connection structure between the connecting components and the first cabinet 200 and the second cabinet 300 is similar to the connection structure described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0119] The embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A connecting component for furniture, comprising a first side panel, a first bottom panel, and a second side panel connected sequentially, characterized in that, The second side plate is disposed opposite to the first side plate, and the second side plate is provided with at least two first engaging structures, which are arranged in a direction away from the first bottom plate. The connector further includes a second extension, and a second slot is formed between the second extension and the first base plate so that the second side plate of the first connector can be engaged in the second slot of the second connector.

2. The connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first engaging structure protrudes from at least one side of the second side plate along its width direction.

3. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second side plate includes a connected main body and a first extension, the first extension protruding from one end of the main body away from the first bottom plate, and the first engaging structure protruding from at least one side of the first extension along the width direction. A first slot is formed between two adjacent first engaging structures and between the main body and an adjacent first engaging structure, so that the first engaging structure of the first connector can engage with a different first slot of the second connector.

4. The connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The edge of the first engaging structure near the first base plate is parallel to the first base plate.

5. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The second extension has a protrusion on the side of the second side plate that is close to the first bottom plate along the thickness direction of the second side plate.

6. The connector according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first base plate has a connecting segment and a snap-fit ​​segment on one side edge near the second side plate. The connecting segment is connected to the second side plate, and the snap-fit ​​segment is spaced apart from the second extension to form the second snap-fit ​​groove, so that the second side plate of another connector can move along the snap-fit ​​segment toward the connecting segment to snap into the second snap-fit ​​groove.

7. The connector according to claim 6, characterized in that, Along the direction of the connecting section toward the snap-fit ​​section, the side of the second side plate opposite to the snap-fit ​​section is bent and connected to the second extension; or Along the direction of the connecting section toward the snap-fit ​​section, the side of the second side plate near the snap-fit ​​section is bent and connected to the second extension; along the thickness direction of the second side plate, the free end of the second extension is bent away from the first base plate.

8. A type of furniture, characterized in that, include: The first cabinet is equipped with a first fixing slot; The second cabinet has a second fixing groove, the opening direction of which is opposite to the opening direction of the first fixing groove; and Two connectors as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the first side plate of the first connector is slidably mounted in the first fixing groove, and the first side plate of the second connector is slidably mounted in the second fixing groove, such that the second connector can slide along the second fixing groove to engage with the first engaging structure of the first connector.

9. The furniture according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first cabinet includes a first panel and a second panel, the first panel having the first fixing groove, and the second panel being inserted into the first fixing groove; and / or The second cabinet includes a third panel and a fourth panel. The third panel is provided with the second fixing groove, and the fourth panel is inserted into the second fixing groove.

10. The furniture according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second side plate of the first connector protrudes from one side of the first base plate of the second connector; and / or The second side plate of the second connector protrudes from one side of the first bottom plate of the first connector.

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