Storage mechanism and assembling method thereof

Abstract

The invention discloses a storage mechanism and an assembling method thereof, the storage mechanism comprises a plurality of supporting arms, a plurality of supporting plates, a plurality of middle connecting pieces and first locking pieces, the middle connecting pieces are connected with two adjacent supporting plates, and the first locking pieces lock the supporting arms and the middle connecting pieces; the supporting plate is provided with a matching hole matched with the middle connecting piece, the supporting arm is provided with a containing groove and a via hole, the matching hole is matched with the middle connecting piece, and the first locking piece penetrates through the via hole to be connected with the middle connecting piece. The connecting structure has the advantages that the supporting plates can be connected preliminarily, and the situation that the two supporting arms shake relatively in the process that the middle connecting piece and the supporting arms are connected through the first locking piece, and assembling is affected can be avoided; and the containing groove and the matching hole can be used for containing the middle connecting piece to ensure that the middle connecting piece of the assembled storage mechanism is invisible, so that the appearance of the whole storage mechanism is more harmonious and smoother, and the market competitiveness is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of household goods, specifically to a storage mechanism and its assembly method. Background Technology

[0002] In the structural design of the shelving unit, the connection between the tray and the support arm is achieved by setting up a shaped component on the support arm to support the lower ends of two adjacent trays. Then, the two trays are bolted to the shaped component. Although this method can fix the trays, this design has many problems: First, after the shaped component is connected to the tray, it will be exposed on the lower end face of the tray and the outside of the support arm, making the overall product appearance obtrusive and affecting product sales; Second, during assembly, this structure requires bolting two adjacent trays to the shaped component in sequence, which makes the two adjacent trays prone to shaking before the assembly is completed, affecting assembly efficiency.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a storage mechanism and its assembly method. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides a storage mechanism and its assembly method, which effectively solves the problems of inconvenient assembly and unsightly parts that affect the appearance and sales of existing storage mechanisms.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this invention is as follows: a storage mechanism, including several support arms, several trays, several intermediate connecting parts, and a locking part. The intermediate connecting parts connect two adjacent trays, and the locking part locks the support arms and the intermediate connecting parts. The trays are symmetrically provided with mating holes that cooperate with the intermediate connecting parts on opposite sides. The support arms are provided with receiving grooves and through holes that communicate with the receiving grooves and extend vertically. The mating holes cooperate with the intermediate connecting parts, and the locking part passes through the through holes and connects with the intermediate connecting parts.

[0006] Furthermore, the mating hole includes a slot and a vertical groove communicating with the slot, and the intermediate connector extends into the slots of two adjacent support plates. The through hole is a countersunk hole.

[0007] Furthermore, the intermediate connecting component includes a first connector and a second connector, which respectively engage with mating holes on opposite sides of the two support plates, and the first locking component locks the first connector, the second connector, and the support arm.

[0008] Furthermore, the No. 1 connector includes a No. 1 plate, a No. 1 vertical plate disposed on the No. 1 plate, and a No. 1 post disposed at the upper end of the No. 1 vertical plate. The No. 1 post extends horizontally and is used to extend into the slot and abut against the inner wall of the slot. The No. 1 locking component cooperates with the No. 1 plate, and the No. 1 post and the No. 1 plate extend to both sides of the No. 1 vertical plate respectively.

[0009] Furthermore, the second connector includes a second plate, a second vertical plate disposed on the second plate, and a second post disposed at the upper end of the second vertical plate. The second post extends horizontally and is used to extend into the slot and abut against the inner wall of the slot. The first locking component cooperates with the second plate, and the second post and the second plate extend to both sides of the second vertical plate respectively.

[0010] Furthermore, the outer circumference of the first column is provided with several first protrusions extending axially, and the outer circumference of the second column is provided with several second protrusions extending axially.

[0011] Furthermore, the second plate is located above the first plate. The first plate has a circular through hole, and the second plate has a second screw hole. The first locking element is a bolt, which passes through the circular through hole from the bottom and locks itself with the second screw hole.

[0012] Furthermore, the first connector is provided with a positioning groove for positioning the second plate.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a side connector and a second locking component. The side connector includes a third plate, a third vertical plate disposed on the third plate, and a third post disposed on the third vertical plate. The third post is used to extend into the mating hole and mate with the support plate. Several third protrusions extending axially are provided on the outer circumference of the third post. The third vertical plate is provided with a third screw hole, and the second locking component is a screw.

[0014] An assembly method, applied to the aforementioned storage mechanism, includes the following steps: S1, fixing the support arm to an external object; S2, after inserting the intermediate connector into the mating holes on opposite sides of two adjacent trays, closing the two trays to achieve initial positioning and fixing of the two adjacent trays; S3, aligning the intermediate connector with the corresponding support arm, placing the portion of the intermediate connector not inserted into the mating hole into the receiving groove; S4, connecting the first locking member through the through hole to the intermediate member, thereby achieving locking of the support arm, intermediate connector, tray, and first locking member.

[0015] Beneficial effects of the invention: 1. The intermediate connector extends into the mating holes on the sides of two adjacent trays to position the trays. This not only initially connects the trays but also prevents relative vibration of the two trays during the connection of the intermediate connector and the trays using the first locking component, which would affect the assembly. Furthermore, the accommodating groove and mating holes ensure that the intermediate connector is not visible after assembly, and the through holes prevent the first locking component from protruding from the outside of the trays. This makes the entire storage mechanism more aesthetically pleasing and more marketable, thus enhancing its market competitiveness.

[0016] 2. The intermediate connector is divided into a first connector and a second connector. The first connector has a positioning groove. The second plate of the second connector is positioned with the positioning groove, so that the first connector and the second connector are locked together as a whole, which improves the stability of the intermediate connector after connecting two adjacent trays.

[0017] 3. A circular through hole is provided on plate 1, and a screw hole is provided on plate 2. The locking component is a bolt. During assembly, plate 2 is located above plate 1. The locking component passes through the circular through hole and is threadedly connected to the screw hole. This not only limits the connection between plates 1 and 2, but also allows the bolt to move relative to plate 2 and press plate 1 by forcefully tightening the bolt, thus achieving a locking effect between plates 1 and 2. Compared to providing screw holes on both plates 1 and 2, this method can better press plates 1 and 2 together.

[0018] 4. By setting protrusions No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 on cylinders No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 respectively, the connection between the intermediate connector and the support plate, and between the side connector and the support plate can be further improved by embedding protrusions No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 into the inner wall of the corresponding slot.

[0019] 5. By setting the side connector and the second locking component, the two outermost trays and the support arms can be connected. At the same time, the third plate and the third post of the side connector are located on the same side as the third vertical plate. The third post extends into the slot, the third vertical plate extends into the vertical groove, and the third plate is located in the receiving groove. This ensures that the side connector does not protrude from the outside of the tray or the outside of the support arm after being connected to the tray, thus ensuring the aesthetic performance of the entire product. At the same time, the side connector improves the stability of the outermost tray and the support arm by fixing the two outermost trays and the support arms. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a storage mechanism provided in an embodiment of this application mounted on an external object.

[0021] Figure 2 An exploded view of two adjacent trays, corresponding support arms, intermediate connector, locking element No. 1, side connector, and locking element No. 2 of the storage mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0022] Figure 3 An exploded view of the intermediate connecting member of the storage mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the side connector of the storage mechanism provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the tray of the storage mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application, and the first locking member and the first plug member located on the right side of the tray.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the tray of the storage mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application, and the first locking member and the second plug member located on the left side of the tray.

[0026] The markings in the diagram are as follows: 1. Support arm; 2. Support plate; 3. Intermediate connector; 4. Locking component No. 1; 20. Mating hole; 201. Slot; 202. Vertical slot; 31. Insertion component No. 1; 32. Insertion component No. 2; 311. Plate No. 1; 312. Vertical plate No. 1; 313. Column No. 1; 321. Plate No. 2; 322. Vertical plate No. 2; 323. Column No. 2; 314. Protrusion No. 1; 324. Protrusion No. 2; 301. Circular through hole; 302. Screw hole No. 2; 303. Positioning slot; 5. Side connector; 6. Locking component No. 2; 51. Plate No. 3; 52. Vertical plate No. 3; 53. Column No. 3; 54. Protrusion No. 3; 7. External object; 101. Receiving slot; 102. Through hole; 501. Screw hole No. 3. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, the first embodiment provided in this application is a storage mechanism, including a plurality of support arms 1, a plurality of trays 2, a plurality of intermediate connectors 3 and a first locking member 4. The intermediate connectors 3 connect two adjacent trays 2, and the first locking member 4 locks the support arms 1 and the intermediate connectors 3. The trays 2 are symmetrically provided with mating holes 20 that cooperate with the intermediate connectors 3 on opposite sides. The support arms 1 are provided with receiving grooves 101 and through holes 102 that are connected to the receiving grooves 101 and extend vertically. The mating holes 20 cooperate with the intermediate connectors 3, and the first locking member 4 passes through the through holes 102 and is connected to the intermediate connectors 3.

[0029] It should be noted that in practical applications, the support arm 1 is mounted on an external object 7, which can be a wall rail, a wall, etc. This application Figure 1 External object 7 is the wall track.

[0030] During actual assembly, the support arm 1 is fixed to the wall rail. First, the intermediate connector 3 is inserted into the mating hole 20 on the opposite side of the two adjacent support plates 2 to achieve the initial positioning and fixation of the two adjacent support plates 2. Then, after aligning the intermediate connector 3 with the corresponding support arm 1, the part of the intermediate connector 3 that is not inserted into the mating hole 20 is placed into the receiving groove 101, so that the first locking part 4 passes through the through hole 102 and connects with the intermediate connector 3, thereby achieving the locking of the support arm 1, the intermediate connector 3, the support plate 2 and the first locking part 4.

[0031] In the above design, the various trays 2 of the entire storage mechanism are connected to each other by the intermediate connecting parts 3, and the first locking part 4 is quickly assembled through the through hole 102, making the whole structure more aesthetically pleasing.

[0032] Specifically: such as Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the mating hole 20 includes a slot 201 and a vertical groove 202 communicating with the slot 201. The intermediate connector 3 extends into the slots 201 of two adjacent support plates 2. The through hole 201 is a countersunk hole.

[0033] During actual assembly, the intermediate connector 3 extends into the slot 201 and the vertical slot 202. It fixes the tray 2 by cooperating with the slot 201 and accommodates the intermediate connector 3 by the vertical slot 202, so that the intermediate connector 3 does not protrude from the side of the tray 2.

[0034] In the above design, the structural design and specific implementation of the connecting hole 20 facilitate connection with the intermediate connecting piece 3, and ensure that the intermediate connecting piece 3 does not protrude from the side of the tray 2 after being connected to the tray 2, allowing direct contact between the sides of two adjacent trays 2. This not only improves the overall aesthetics of the structure but also facilitates seamless connection between two adjacent trays 2, enhancing the safety of material placement. Furthermore, the countersunk through hole 201 enables the embedded assembly of the first locking piece 4, improving aesthetics and thus enhancing market competitiveness.

[0035] Specifically: such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the intermediate connector 3 includes a first connector 31 and a second connector 32. The first connector 31 and the second connector 32 respectively cooperate with the mating holes 20 on opposite sides of the two support plates 2. The first locking member 4 locks the first connector 31, the second connector 32 and the support arm 1.

[0036] It should be noted that, for ease of understanding, the two adjacent trays 2 are referred to as the left tray and the right tray, respectively.

[0037] In actual use, the first connector 31 is inserted into the mating hole 20 of the left side plate, and the second connector 32 is inserted into the mating hole 20 of the right side plate. Then the first connector 31 and the second connector 32 are assembled, and then the first locking member 4 is used to lock the assembled first connector 31 and the second connector 32 to the support arm 1.

[0038] In the above design, the structural design and specific implementation of the intermediate connector 3 facilitate the connection of two adjacent trays 2.

[0039] Specifically: such as Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the first connector 31 includes a first plate 311, a first vertical plate 312 disposed on the first plate 311, and a first post 313 disposed on the upper end of the first vertical plate 312. The first post 313 extends horizontally and is used to extend into the slot 201 and abut against the inner wall of the slot 201. The first locking member 4 cooperates with the first plate 311. The first post 313 and the first plate 311 extend to both sides of the first vertical plate 312 respectively.

[0040] During actual assembly, the first vertical plate 312 extends into the vertical groove 202 of the left side plate, and the first column 313 extends into the slot 201 of the left side plate.

[0041] In the above design, the structural design and specific implementation of the first connector 31 facilitates its cooperation with the tray 2.

[0042] Specifically: such as Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the second connector 32 includes a second plate 321, a second vertical plate 322 disposed on the second plate 321, and a second post 323 disposed on the upper end of the second vertical plate 322. The second post 323 extends horizontally and is used to extend into the slot 201 and abut against the inner wall of the slot 201. The first locking member 4 cooperates with the second plate 321. The second post 323 and the second plate 321 extend to both sides of the second vertical plate 322 respectively.

[0043] During actual assembly, the second vertical plate 322 is inserted into the vertical groove 202 on the left side of the right side plate, and the second column 323 extends into the slot 201 on the left side of the right side plate.

[0044] In the above design, the structural design and specific implementation of the second connector 32 facilitate its cooperation with the tray 2.

[0045] Specifically: such as Figure 3 As shown, the outer circumference of the first column 313 is provided with several first protrusions 314 extending axially, and the outer circumference of the second column 323 is provided with several second protrusions 324 extending axially. In actual application, the support plate 2 is a wooden structure.

[0046] During actual assembly, after the first post 313 and the second post 323 extend into different slots 201, the first protrusion 314 and the second protrusion 324 extend into the slots 201 and embed themselves into the inner wall of the slots 201 (because the wooden structure is soft).

[0047] In the above design, by setting the first protrusion 314 and the second protrusion 324, the first protrusion 314 and the second protrusion 324 can be embedded into the inner wall of the slot 201, making the connection between the intermediate connector 3 and the tray 2 more secure.

[0048] Specifically: such as Figure 2and Figure 3 As shown, the second plate 321 is located above the first plate 311. The first plate 311 is provided with a circular through hole 301, and the second plate 321 is provided with a second screw hole 302. The first locking component 4 is a bolt, which passes through the circular through hole 301 from the bottom and locks with the second screw hole 302.

[0049] During actual assembly, plate 321 overlaps plate 311. After the intermediate connector 3 connects the two adjacent support plates 2, the locking piece 4 passes through the circular through hole 301 from below plate 321 and locks it with the screw hole 302.

[0050] In the above design, the second screw hole 302 is provided on the second plate 321, and the circular through hole 301 is provided on the first plate 311. This design allows the bolt to pass through the circular through hole 301 and be threaded into the second screw hole 302. Through the continuous twisting of the bolt and the second screw hole 302, the second plate 321 is pressed tightly onto the first plate 311.

[0051] Specifically: such as Figure 3 As shown, the first connector 31 is provided with a positioning groove 303 for positioning the second plate 321.

[0052] During actual assembly, after the No. 1 connector 31 and the No. 2 connector 32 are positioned on opposite sides of the two adjacent support plates 2, the No. 1 connector 31, the No. 2 connector 32 and the two adjacent support plates 2 are driven to close together, so that the No. 2 plate 321 extends into the positioning groove 303 and is stuck. Then, the No. 1 locking piece 4 locks the No. 1 plate 311, the No. 2 plate 321 and the support arm 1, thus realizing the locking of the intermediate connecting piece 3 and the locking of the support arm 1 and the intermediate connecting piece 3.

[0053] In the above design, by setting a positioning groove 303 on the first connector 31, the second plate 321 can be locked in place by the positioning groove 303, thereby making the overall assembly of the first connector 31 and the second connector 32 more stable.

[0054] Specifically: such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it also includes a side connector 5 and a second locking component 6. The side connector 5 includes a third plate 51, a third vertical plate 52 disposed on the third plate 51, and a third post 53 disposed on the third vertical plate 52. The third post 53 is used to extend into the mating hole 20 to mate with the support plate 2. The third post 53 has several third protrusions 54 extending axially on its outer circumference. The third vertical plate 52 is provided with a third screw hole 501. The second locking component 6 is a screw.

[0055] During actual assembly, when the inner side of the outermost support plate 2 is connected to the adjacent support plate 2 by several intermediate connecting pieces 3, after the outer side of the outermost support plate 2 is positioned with the side connecting piece 5, it extends into the corresponding support arm 1 (the intermediate connecting piece 3 and the side connecting piece 5 are located in different support arms 1). Then, the first locking piece 4 fixes the intermediate connecting piece 3 to the corresponding support arm 1, and the second locking piece 6 fixes the side connecting piece 5 to the outermost support arm 1. When the side connecting piece 5 mates with the outermost mating hole 20 of the support plate 2, the third post 53 extends into the slot 201 of the mating hole 20, the third vertical plate 52 extends into the vertical groove 202 of the mating hole 20, and the third plate 51 extends into the receiving groove 101. The side positioning piece and the support arm 1 are fixed by the second locking piece 6 passing through the through hole 102 and threadedly connecting to the third screw hole 501.

[0056] In the above design, the structural design and specific implementation of the side connector 5 can achieve the connection between the two outermost trays 2 and the support arm 1, while not causing the side connector 5 to protrude from the trays 2 and the support arm 1 and affect the aesthetics.

[0057] The second embodiment provided in this application is an assembly method applied to the aforementioned storage mechanism, comprising the following steps: S1, fixing the support arm 1 to the external object 7; S2, after the intermediate connector 3 extends into the mating hole 20 on the opposite side of the two adjacent trays 2, closing the two trays 2 to achieve initial positioning and fixing of the two adjacent trays 2; S3, after aligning the intermediate connector 3 with the corresponding support arm 1, placing the part of the intermediate connector 3 that does not extend into the mating hole 20 into the receiving groove 101; S4, the first locking member 4 passes through the through hole 102 and connects with the intermediate member, thereby achieving locking of the support arm 1, the intermediate connector 3, the tray 2, and the first locking member 4.

[0058] In the above design, the intermediate connector 3 can be used to initially position the two adjacent trays 2 during the assembly of the entire storage mechanism, preventing relative wobbling between the two adjacent trays 2 during the assembly process and improving assembly efficiency. Further details should be noted, but it should be understood that the above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A storage mechanism, comprising a plurality of support arms (1) and a plurality of trays (2), characterized in that: It also includes several intermediate connectors (3) and a first locking member (4). The intermediate connectors (3) connect two adjacent support plates (2), and the first locking member (4) locks the support arm (1) and the intermediate connectors (3). The support plates (2) are symmetrically provided with mating holes (20) that cooperate with the intermediate connectors (3) on both sides. The support arm (1) is provided with a receiving groove (101) and a through hole (102) that communicates with the receiving groove (101) and extends vertically. The mating holes (20) cooperate with the intermediate connectors (3), and the first locking member (4) passes through the through hole (102) and connects with the intermediate connectors (3).

2. The storage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mating hole (20) includes a slot (201) and a vertical groove (202) communicating with the slot (201). The intermediate connector (3) extends into the slots (201) of two adjacent trays (2). The through hole (102) is a countersunk hole.

3. The storage mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The intermediate connector (3) includes a first connector (31) and a second connector (32). The first connector (31) and the second connector (32) respectively engage with the mating holes (20) on opposite sides of the two support plates (2). The first locking member (4) locks the first connector (31), the second connector (32) and the support arm (1).

4. The storage mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first connector (31) includes a first plate (311), a first vertical plate (312) disposed on the first plate (311), and a first post (313) disposed on the upper end of the first vertical plate (312). The first post (313) extends horizontally and is used to extend into the slot (201) and abut against the inner wall of the slot (201). The first locking member (4) cooperates with the first plate (311). The first post (313) and the first plate (311) extend to both sides of the first vertical plate (312).

5. The storage mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second connector (32) includes a second plate (321), a second vertical plate (322) disposed on the second plate (321), and a second post (323) disposed on the upper end of the second vertical plate (322). The second post (323) extends horizontally and is used to extend into the slot (201) and abut against the inner wall of the slot (201). The first locking member (4) cooperates with the second plate (321). The second post (323) and the second plate (321) extend to both sides of the second vertical plate (322).

6. The storage mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer circumference of the first column (313) is provided with a plurality of first protrusions (314) extending axially, and the outer circumference of the second column (323) is provided with a plurality of second protrusions (324) extending axially.

7. The storage mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second plate (321) is located above the first plate (311). The first plate (311) has a circular through hole (301), and the second plate (321) has a second screw hole (302). The first locking component (4) is a bolt. The bolt passes through the circular through hole (301) from the bottom and locks itself with the second screw hole (302).

8. The storage mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first connector (31) is provided with a positioning groove (303) for positioning the second plate (321).

9. The storage mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a side connector (5) and a second locking member (6). The side connector (5) includes a third plate (51), a third vertical plate (52) set on the third plate (51), and a third post (53) set on the third vertical plate (52). The third post (53) is used to extend into the mating hole (20) and mate with the support plate (2). The third post (53) has several third protrusions (54) extending axially on its outer circumference. The third vertical plate (52) is provided with a third screw hole (501). The second locking member (6) is a screw.

10. An assembly method, applied to the storage mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The process includes the following steps: S1, fixing the support arm (1) to the external object (7); S2, inserting the intermediate connector (3) into the mating hole (20) on the opposite side of the two adjacent trays (2) and then closing the two trays (2) to achieve the initial positioning and fixing of the two adjacent trays (2); S3, aligning the intermediate connector (3) with the corresponding support arm (1) and then placing the part of the intermediate connector (3) that is not inserted into the mating hole (20) into the receiving groove (101); S4, the first locking piece (4) passes through the through hole (102) and connects with the intermediate piece, thereby achieving the locking of the support arm (1), the intermediate connector (3), the tray (2) and the first locking piece (4).

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