Furniture plate connecting piece and cabinet body

Abstract

The utility model discloses a furniture plate connecting piece which comprises a first connecting column, a spring, a column body, an elastic buckle piece and a second connecting column, the first connecting column is used for connecting a first target object, the second connecting column is used for connecting a second target object, a first inner space is dug in the first connecting column, and the spring is located in the first inner space. The telescopic direction of the spring is arranged in the axial direction of the first connecting column, the other end of the spring is connected with the column body, the column body can freely slide in the first inner space in the axial direction of the first connecting column, the second connecting column is provided with a second inner space in a digging mode, and the column body can stretch into the second inner space. And when the column body extends into the second internal space, the elastic buckling piece positioned on the column body is clamped with the inner wall of the second internal space. According to the utility model, the installation is simpler and easier, the installation time can be reduced, and the installation efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of connectors, in particular to a furniture plate connector and a cabinet body. Background Art

[0002] In cabinet furniture, it's often necessary to connect and assemble two panels together, for example, connecting a countertop cabinet vertically to a countertop. To achieve this vertical connection between two panels, existing technology typically uses a three-in-one connector. While this connector can securely connect two panels and offers a relatively simple and versatile connection method, it suffers from low installation efficiency.

[0003] Specifically, the three-in-one connector includes a screw, which is installed on the countertop. During the installation and connection process, the installer needs to use tools or the help of other installers to lift the countertop cabinet, and align the side openings of the side panels or vertical panels of the countertop cabinet with the screws, and then lower the countertop cabinet to achieve splicing of the countertop cabinet and the countertop, and then tighten the bolts to achieve fixed installation of the countertop cabinet and the countertop. Based on the installation and connection method defined by the three-in-one connector, the opening of the side panel or vertical panel faces downward. For the installer during the installation process, the opening is in a blind spot. The installer needs to lift the countertop cabinet while estimating the position of the opening and the screw on the countertop to match them. This is a blind installation and requires multiple attempts to accurately align the opening with the screw and insert the screw into the opening. The position of the countertop cabinet needs to be adjusted multiple times, and the connection and installation efficiency is low. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a furniture panel connector and a cabinet body, which can solve the problems described in the background technology.

[0005] The technical solution for achieving the purpose of the utility model is: a furniture plate connector, comprising a first connecting column, a spring, a column, an elastic snap fastener, and a second connecting column, wherein the first connecting column is used to connect a first target object, and the second connecting column is used to connect a second target object.

[0006] The first connecting column is provided with a first internal space, and the spring is located in the first internal space. The expansion and contraction direction of the spring is arranged along the axial direction of the first connecting column. The other end of the spring is connected to the column, and the column can slide freely along the axial direction of the first connecting column in the first internal space.

[0007] The second connecting column is provided with a second internal space, and the column body can extend into the second internal space. The column body is used to extend into the second internal space so that the elastic fastener located on the column body is engaged with the inner wall of the second internal space.

[0008] Furthermore, the column can slide freely along the axial direction of the first connecting column in the first internal space and can at least reach a first position and a second position.

[0009] In the first position, the column is fully extended into the first internal space, the end surface of the column away from the first connecting column is flush with the end of the first connecting column close to the column or is located in the first internal space, and the spring is in a compressed state;

[0010] In the second position, at least a portion of the column extends outside the first inner space, and the spring is in a stretched state or a natural state.

[0011] Furthermore, the first internal space is a through hole or a groove, and the second internal space is a through hole or a groove.

[0012] Furthermore, the elastic fastener includes a connecting part and a pop-up part, the pop-up part and the connecting part are connected, the connecting part is installed on the column, the pop-up part can pop out of the outside of the column and retract into the inside of the column, and when the column extends into the second internal space, the pop-up part pops out from the column and is clamped in the second internal space.

[0013] Furthermore, a plurality of through holes are provided on the column, and the through holes are distributed along the circumference of the column, and the pop-up part can freely enter and exit the through holes.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a fixed sleeve pin and a connecting sleeve pin, the fixed sleeve pin is fixedly or detachably connected to the first connecting column, one end of the spring abuts against the fixed sleeve pin, the connecting sleeve pin is fixedly or detachably connected to the first connecting column and is located in the first internal space, the other end of the spring abuts against one end of the connecting sleeve pin, and the elastic clip is connected to the other end of the connecting sleeve pin.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a magnetic piece, the column is made of metal or has magnetism, the diameter of the magnetic piece is smaller than the diameter of the second internal space, and the magnetic piece is detachably installed in the second internal space.

[0016] Furthermore, an end surface of the column away from one end of the first connecting column is an arc-shaped surface.

[0017] Furthermore, the first connecting column is a cylinder and is provided with an external thread, and the second connecting column is a cylinder and is provided with an external thread.

[0018] A cabinet includes a first plate, a second plate and the connecting piece, the first plate serves as the first target object, the second plate serves as the second target object, the first connecting column is connected to the first plate, the second connecting column is connected to the second plate, and the elastic clip located on the column is clamped to the second connecting column.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the utility model can achieve the installation and connection of the countertop cabinet and the countertop without lifting the countertop cabinet, making installation simpler and easier. It does not require multiple people or the use of tools, and can be completed by one person, which can save labor costs and improve efficiency. In addition, there is no need to estimate the location of the opening, which can achieve rapid positioning of blind area installation, reduce installation time and improve installation efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the connector of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of a connector in the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the connector of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional diagram of the connector of the utility model when it is installed and connected to two plates of a cabinet;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified schematic diagram of point A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the elastic fastener;

[0026] In the figure, 1-fixing sleeve pin, 2-spring, 3-first connecting column, 31-limiting guide groove, 4-connecting sleeve pin, 5-elastic snap fastener, 51-connecting part, 52-pop-up part, 6-column, 61-through hole, 7-magnetic part, 8-second connecting column, 9-first plate, 10-second plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation plans:

[0028] like Figures 1-6 As shown, a furniture panel connector includes a first connecting column 3, a spring 2, a column 6, an elastic snap 5, and a second connecting column 8. The first connecting column 3 is used to connect a first panel 9, and the second connecting column 8 is used to connect a second panel 10. The first connecting column 3 is provided with a first internal space, and the spring 2 is located in the first internal space. One end of the spring 2 abuts against the first internal space, and the expansion and contraction direction of the spring 2 is set along the axial direction of the first connecting column 3. The other end of the spring 2 abuts against one end of the column 6. The column 6 can slide freely along the axial direction of the first connecting column 3 in the first internal space, and can reach at least a first position and a second position.

[0029] In the first position, the column 6 is fully extended into the first internal space, and the end surface of the column 6 away from the first connecting column 3 is flush with the end of the first connecting column 3 close to the column 6 or is located in the first internal space, and the spring 2 is in a compressed state;

[0030] In the second position, at least a portion of the column 6 extends outside the first inner space, and the spring 2 is in a stretched state or a natural state, that is, the spring 2 is in a non-compressed state.

[0031] Of course, in actual use, the column 6 can only partially extend into the first space, and a part of it always extends out of the first space. This can also ensure that the column 6 can extend into the second connecting column 8 and connect with the second connecting column 8.

[0032] It should be noted that the other end of the spring 2 is in contact with the column. The spring 2 may be in contact with the column 6 directly, or the spring 2 may be in contact with the column 6 indirectly through an intermediate component. It is only necessary to connect the spring 2 to the column 6 so that the spring 2 can act on the column 6.

[0033] During the free sliding of the column 6 in the first internal space, it can slide freely between the first position and the second position. During the free sliding of the column 6 between the first position and the second position, the spring 2 changes between a compressed state and a stretched state, and the intermediate changes include being in a natural state. The natural state means that the spring 2 is neither stretched nor compressed.

[0034] The second connecting column 8 is dug with a second internal space. When the column 6 reaches the second position, the portion extending outside the first internal space is recorded as an extension portion, and the extension portion can extend into the second internal space.

[0035] refer to Figure 6 The elastic fastener 5 includes a connecting portion 51 and a pop-up portion 52. The pop-up portion 52 is connected to the connecting portion 51 and can be an integral structure. The connecting portion 51 is mounted on the column 6. The pop-up portion 52 can pop out of the column 6 and retract into the column 6, that is, it can pop out of the column 6 and retract into the column 6. When the extension of the column 6 extends into the second internal space, the pop-up portion 52 pops out of the column 6 and engages with the second internal space, thereby connecting the first connecting column 3 and the second connecting column 8 together, and thus connecting the first plate 9 and the second plate 10 together.

[0036] Illustratively, a through-hole 61 is provided on each of opposite sides of the column 6, and the pop-up portion 52 can freely enter and exit the through-hole 61, thereby popping out of the column 6 and retracting into the column 6. In practice, the column 6 may also be provided with one or more through-holes 61, for example, four through-holes 61, each of which is spaced apart along the circumference of the column 6. Accordingly, each through-hole 61 corresponds to a pop-up portion 52, and the pop-up portion 52 is directly opposite the through-hole 61.

[0037] Exemplarily, the connecting portion 51 of the elastic clip 5 includes a transverse portion and two vertical portions. The two vertical portions are spaced apart and parallel to each other and are connected to the ends of the transverse portion, forming a concave structure. The transverse and vertical portions are integrally formed. The elastic portion of the elastic clip 5 includes an arched bend to enhance its elasticity. The bend can fully or partially pop out of the perforation 61 of the column 6. This structural arrangement of the elastic clip 5 makes it easy to grip, thereby facilitating removal or installation of the elastic clip 5 on the column 6.

[0038] The above is only an example of the structure of the elastic clip 5. In order to achieve the elastic clip 5 being able to pop out and retract into the column 6, the elastic clip 5 may also adopt other structures. For example, the elastic clip 5 includes a micro spring 2 and a ball. The micro spring 2 is fixed in the column 6. The ball contacts the micro spring 2. The diameter of the ball is larger than the through hole 61 of the column 6. Therefore, under the action of the spring 2, a portion of the ball can pop out and retract into the through hole 61 of the column 6, while the remaining portion remains inside the column 6. The portion of the ball that pops out of the through hole 61 is engaged with the second internal space, thereby similarly connecting the first connecting column 3 and the second connecting column 8 together.

[0039] Exemplarily, the first internal space can be a through hole or a groove running through the first connecting column 3. When it is a groove, one end of the spring 2 directly contacts the inner bottom wall of the groove. When the first connecting column 3 is a through hole, one end of the spring 2 can contact the inner wall of the through hole, or directly contact the first plate 9 connected to the first connecting column 3. Alternatively, it also includes a fixed sleeve pin 1, which is fixedly or detachably connected to the first connecting column 3 and closes one end of the through hole. The fixed sleeve pin 1 can be engaged in the through hole of the first connecting column 3 by plugging and unplugging, and one end of the spring 2 contacts the fixed sleeve pin 1. Similarly, the second internal space can also be a through hole or a groove running through the second connecting column 8.

[0040] Exemplarily, the assembly further includes a coupling sleeve pin 4, which is fixedly or detachably connected to the first connecting column 3 and located within the first internal space. The other end of the spring 2 abuts against one end of the coupling sleeve pin 4. The connecting portion 51 of the elastic clip 5 is mounted on the other end of the coupling sleeve pin 4 and is fixedly or detachably connected to the other end of the coupling sleeve pin 4. For example, the horizontal and vertical portions of the connecting portion 51 engage within the retaining opening of the coupling sleeve pin 4, thereby securing the elastic clip 5 to the coupling sleeve pin 4.

[0041] The end of the connecting sleeve 4 facing away from the cylinder 6 is also fixed with a protrusion. The other end of the spring 2 is clamped and sleeved on the protrusion, and abuts the non-protrusion portion of the connecting sleeve 4. The fixed sleeve 1 is provided with multiple protruding tabs, each of which surrounds the fixed sleeve 1 and forms an annular recess. This annular recess is the aforementioned stopper. A gap is provided between adjacent protruding tabs. One end of the spring 2 can be inserted and clamped in the recess, abutting the fixed sleeve 1.

[0042] Exemplarily, a magnetic member 7 is further included. The column 6 is made of metal or has magnetic properties, and the column 6 and the magnetic member 7 are magnetically attracted to each other and connected together. The diameter of the magnetic member 7 is smaller than the diameter of the second internal space of the second connecting column 8, so that the magnetic member 7 can be placed in and removed from the second internal space. The second connecting column 8 and the magnetic member 7 constitute a magnetic colloid.

[0043] The magnetic member 7 may be a flat magnetic sheet or a magnetic structural member of other shapes, and the magnetic member 7 may be a magnet or other magnetic structural member.

[0044] Exemplarily, the end surface of the column 6 away from the first connecting column 3 is an arc-shaped curved surface to reduce the friction when the main body contacts the inner bottom wall of the second internal space.

[0045] For example, the first connecting post 3 is a cylindrical body 6 provided with external threads. The first connecting post 3 is threadedly connected to the first plate 9 via the external threads. Similarly, the second connecting post 8 is a cylindrical body 6 provided with external threads. The second connecting post 8 is threadedly connected to the second plate 10 via the external threads.

[0046] Of course, the first connecting column 3 and the second connecting column 8 can also be connected to the first plate 9 and the second plate 10 using other connection methods. For example, a mortise and tenon structure or a full connection can be used to connect the two connecting columns to the two plates.

[0047] Exemplarily, a limiting guide groove 31 is further provided on the side wall of the first internal space of the first connecting column 3, and the elastic clip 5 located on the column 6 is opposite to the limiting guide groove 31, so that when the column 6 slides freely along the first internal space, the elastic clip 5 just moves along the limiting guide groove 31, and the limiting guide groove 31 serves to limit and guide the elastic clip 5.

[0048] Based on the connecting piece, the utility model also provides a cabinet, which includes the connecting piece, a first plate 9 and a second plate 10. The first connecting column 3 is connected to the first plate 9, the second connecting column 8 is connected to the second plate 10, the elastic clip 5 located on the column 6 is clamped to the second connecting column 8, and the column 6 and the magnetic piece 7 located in the second connecting column 8 are magnetically attracted and connected together, thereby connecting the first plate 9 and the second plate 10 together.

[0049] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first plate 9 is the side plate of the countertop cabinet, and the second plate 10 is the layer plate as the countertop. The side plate and the layer plate are vertically connected together.

[0050] In actual use, taking the example of connecting the side panels of a countertop cabinet to the shelf serving as the countertop, first place spring 2 into the first internal space of first connecting column 3, secure fixed sleeve 1 at one end of the first internal space, and place connecting sleeve 4 into the first internal space, with the two ends of spring 2 abutting against fixed sleeve 1 and connecting sleeve 4, respectively. Install elastic clip 5 onto fixed sleeve 1 and column 6, with pop-up portion 52 of elastic clip 5 popping out of through-hole 61 of column 6. Then, thread first connecting column 3 onto the side panel. Simultaneously, thread second connecting column 8 onto the shelf, and place magnetic member 7 into the second internal space of second connecting column 8.

[0051] Next, there is no need to lift the side panel, and the side panel can be placed directly on the layer panel. Under the action of gravity, the column 6 is retracted to the first position by the reaction force of the layer panel, and the spring 2 is in a compressed state. Push the side panel to move the side panel along the surface of the layer panel. When the side panel moves to the corresponding position, the column 6 is opposite the second internal space of the second connecting column 8. Under the combined action of the spring 2, the magnetic member 7 and gravity, the column 6 pops up and extends into the second internal space. The column 6 is magnetically attracted to the magnetic member 7, and the pop-up portion 52 of the elastic snap member 5 is engaged with the side wall of the second internal space, thereby connecting the side panel and the layer panel together. In the process of installing and connecting the side panel and the layer panel, there is no need to lift the side panel, nor to estimate the position of the opening on the side panel, and there is no need to align the opening with the screw as traditionally done. When moved to the corresponding position, the column 6 will automatically extend into the second internal space on the second connecting column 8 connected to the layer panel.

[0052] This new design eliminates the need to lift the countertop cabinet, making installation much simpler and easier. It also eliminates the need for multiple people or tools, allowing one person to perform the installation, saving labor costs and improving efficiency. Furthermore, there's no need to estimate the hole location, allowing for quick positioning in blind areas, reducing installation time and improving efficiency.

[0053] The embodiment disclosed in this specification is merely an illustration of one aspect of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. Any other functionally equivalent embodiments fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make various other corresponding changes and modifications based on the technical solutions and concepts described above, and all such changes and modifications should fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A furniture board connector, characterized in that: It includes a first connecting post, a spring, a column, an elastic snap-fit piece, and a second connecting post. The first connecting post is used to connect to a first target object, and the second connecting post is used to connect to a second target object. The first connecting column is provided with a first internal space, and the spring is located in the first internal space. The expansion and contraction direction of the spring is arranged along the axial direction of the first connecting column. The other end of the spring is connected to the column, and the column can slide freely along the axial direction of the first connecting column in the first internal space. The second connecting column is provided with a second internal space, and the column body is used to extend into the second internal space so that the elastic fastener located on the column body is engaged with the inner wall of the second internal space.

2. The furniture board connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The column slides freely along the axial direction of the first connecting column in the first internal space and can at least reach a first position and a second position. In the first position, the column is fully extended into the first internal space, the end surface of the column away from the first connecting column is flush with the end of the first connecting column close to the column or is located in the first internal space, and the spring is in a compressed state; In the second position, at least a portion of the column extends outside the first inner space, and the spring is in a stretched state or a natural state.

3. The furniture board connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first internal space is a through hole or a groove, and the second internal space is a through hole or a groove.

4. The furniture board connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic fastener includes a connecting part and a pop-up part. The pop-up part and the connecting part are connected. The connecting part is installed on the column. The pop-up part can pop out of the column and retract into the column. When the column extends into the second internal space, the pop-up part pops out from the column and is locked in the second internal space.

5. The furniture board connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of through holes are arranged on the column, and the through holes are distributed along the circumference of the column, and the pop-up part can freely enter and exit the through holes.

6. The furniture board connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a fixed sleeve pin and a connecting sleeve pin, the fixed sleeve pin is fixedly or detachably connected to the first connecting column, one end of the spring abuts against the fixed sleeve pin, the connecting sleeve pin is fixedly or detachably connected to the first connecting column and is located in the first internal space, the other end of the spring abuts against one end of the connecting sleeve pin, and the elastic clip is connected to the other end of the connecting sleeve pin.

7. The furniture board connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a magnetic piece. The column is made of metal or has magnetism. The diameter of the magnetic piece is smaller than the diameter of the second internal space. The magnetic piece is detachably installed in the second internal space.

8. The furniture board connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: An end surface of the column away from one end of the first connecting column is an arc-shaped surface.

9. The furniture board connector according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The first connecting column is a cylinder and is provided with an external thread. The second connecting column is a cylinder and is provided with an external thread.

10. A cabinet, characterized in that: It includes a first plate, a second plate and a connecting piece as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, the first plate serves as the first target object, the second plate serves as the second target object, the first connecting column is connected to the first plate, the second connecting column is connected to the second plate, and the elastic clip located on the column is clipped to the second connecting column.

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