Furniture

By setting reinforcement ribs and limit parts in the guide rail limit groove of furniture, the problem of easy deformation of the guide rail is solved, the structural strengthening of the guide rail and the stability of the drawer sliding are achieved, and the assembly process of furniture is simplified.

CN223208070UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-12ZIEL HOME FURNISHING TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422472451.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-12
Publication Date
2025-08-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-12

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Technical Problem

The guide rail structure of existing furniture is weak and is prone to deformation during use.

Method used

Reinforcement ribs are provided in the limit groove of the guide rail, and the sliding stroke of the drawer is limited by the matching of the limit members and limit grooves. At the same time, the fixed connection between the guide rail and the side wall is achieved by using the clamping projection and the clamping groove.

Benefits of technology

The structural strength of the guide rail is improved, the deformation of the guide rail is avoided during use, the stability of furniture is ensured, the installation and coordination of drawers and cabinets is simplified, and the production cost is reduced.

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Abstract

The furniture comprises a cabinet body, a drawer, a guide rail and a limiting piece, the cabinet body is provided with a containing cavity, at least part of the drawer is arranged in the containing cavity, one of the side wall of the cabinet body and the side wall of the drawer comprises a first side wall, the other one comprises a second side wall, and the guide rail is fixedly connected with the first side wall and is in sliding connection with the second side wall; and the guide rail is provided with a limiting groove, the limiting piece is installed on the second side wall, the limiting piece is movably arranged in the limiting groove to limit the sliding stroke of the drawer, and the guide rail further comprises a reinforcing rib arranged in the limiting groove. According to the furniture, the sliding fit structure between the drawer and the cabinet body is simplified, mounting fit of the drawer and the cabinet body is facilitated, the structural strength of the guide rails can be improved, deformation of the guide rails in the using process is effectively avoided, and the using stability of the furniture is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of furniture, and in particular to a kind of furniture. Background Art

[0002] Furniture mainly includes structures such as a cabinet body and drawers. The cabinet body and the drawers are mainly fitted together in a sliding manner through guide rails, so that the drawers can be pulled out relative to the cabinet body.

[0003] The guide rails of furniture in the related art have weak structural strength and are easily deformed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The embodiments of the present application provide a piece of furniture, which improves the structural strength of the guide rail and prevents the guide rail from being deformed during use, thereby at least partially solving the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, according to an embodiment of the present application, a piece of furniture is provided, comprising:

[0006] A cabinet body, wherein the cabinet body is provided with a receiving cavity;

[0007] a drawer, wherein the drawer is at least partially disposed in the accommodating cavity, wherein one of the sidewalls of the cabinet and the sidewalls of the drawer comprises a first sidewall, and the other comprises a second sidewall;

[0008] A guide rail, the guide rail is fixedly connected to the first side wall and slidably connected to the second side wall, so that the drawer is slidably mounted on the cabinet body, and the guide rail is further provided with a limiting groove; and

[0009] a limiting member, the limiting member being mounted on the second side wall and being movably disposed in the limiting groove to limit the sliding travel of the drawer;

[0010] Wherein, the guide rail further includes a reinforcing rib arranged in the limiting groove.

[0011] Optionally, the reinforcement ribs include arc-shaped reinforcement ribs.

[0012] Optionally, the number of the reinforcing ribs is at least two, and each end of the limiting groove in the length direction is provided with a reinforcing rib, so as to limit the movement stroke of the limiting member in the limiting groove;

[0013] Wherein, the reinforcing rib protrudes toward the middle portion of the limiting groove in the length direction.

[0014] Optionally, the guide rail is formed with a clamping protrusion, the first side wall is formed with a clamping groove, and the clamping protrusion is inserted into the clamping groove.

[0015] Optionally, the reinforcing ribs are provided at both ends of the guide rail, and the clamping protrusion is located between the two reinforcing ribs.

[0016] Optionally, the ratio of the length of the locking protrusion to the length of the guide rail is between 0.5 and 0.9.

[0017] Optionally, each end of the guide rail is provided with a first mounting hole; at the same end of the guide rail, the first mounting hole is located on a side of the reinforcing rib away from the middle of the guide rail; and / or

[0018] The guide rail is further provided with a second mounting hole, and the second mounting hole is located in the middle of the guide rail.

[0019] Optionally, a plug hole is formed on the second side wall, and the limiting member is passed through the plug hole, so that one end of the limiting member is movably disposed in the limiting groove.

[0020] Optionally, an expansion structure is provided in the area of the limiting member located in the plug hole.

[0021] Optionally, the second side wall is formed with a guide groove, and the guide rail is slidably engaged with the guide groove; and / or,

[0022] The guide rail is an integrally formed plastic part.

[0023] Optionally, when the second side wall is formed with the guide groove, an installation opening is provided at one end of the guide groove facing the interior of the accommodating cavity, so that the guide rail can slide into or out of the guide groove through the installation opening;

[0024] Wherein, a guide structure is provided at the end portion of the guide rail in the longitudinal direction, and the guide structure is used to guide the guide rail to be inserted into the installation opening.

[0025] Optionally, the guide structure includes an arcuate surface, and along the length direction of the guide rail, the middle portion of the arcuate surface protrudes away from the middle portion of the guide rail.

[0026] In the furniture of the present application, a guide rail enables relative movement between a first side wall and a second side wall, one of which serves as a cabinet side wall, and the other of which serves as a drawer side wall. In other words, the guide rail allows the drawer to be slidably mounted within the cabinet, simplifying the sliding engagement between the drawer and the cabinet, facilitating their assembly and mating, and reducing the manufacturing cost of the furniture.

[0027] As the drawer slides relative to the cabinet body, the stopper and the stopper slot also move relative to each other. This means that the stopper and the stopper slot cooperate to limit the drawer's sliding travel. By providing reinforcing ribs within the stopper slot, the structural strength of the guide rail is increased, effectively preventing deformation during use and ensuring the stability of the furniture. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. Those skilled in the art can also derive other drawings based on these drawings without inventive effort.

[0029] In order to more completely understand the present application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same drawing numbers represent the same parts in the following description.

[0030] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of furniture provided in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] Figure 2 is a partial structural diagram of furniture provided in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 3 The exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure at center A;

[0033] Figure 4 is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the guide rail provided in the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] Figure 5 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the guide rail provided in the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting member provided in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Description of reference numerals:

[0037] 1. Cabinet; 2. Drawer; 3. First side wall; 4. Second side wall; 5. Guide rail; 6. Limiting member; 11. Accommodating cavity; 41. Guide groove; 51. Limiting groove; 52. Reinforcing rib; 53. Snap-fit protrusion; 54. First mounting hole; 55. Guide structure; 61. Expansion structure; 551. Arc surface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0039] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 The present application discloses a piece of furniture. The furniture includes a cabinet body 1, a drawer 2, a guide rail 5, and a limiter 6. The cabinet body 1 is provided with a receiving cavity 11, and the drawer 2 is at least partially disposed in the receiving cavity 11. One of the side walls of the cabinet body 1 and the side walls of the drawer 2 includes a first side wall 3, and the other includes a second side wall 4. The guide rail 5 is fixedly connected to the first side wall 3 and slidably connected to the second side wall 4, so that the drawer 2 is slidably mounted on the cabinet body 1. The guide rail 5 is further provided with a limit groove 51, and the limiter 6 is mounted on the second side wall 4. The limiter 6 is movably disposed in the limit groove 51 to limit the sliding stroke of the drawer 2. The guide rail 5 also includes a reinforcing rib 52 disposed in the limit groove 51.

[0040] According to the furniture of the embodiment of the present application, the guide rails 5 enable relative movement between the first side wall 3 and the second side wall 4, one of which is a side wall of the cabinet body 1, and the other of which is a side wall of the drawer 2. In other words, the guide rails 5 allow the drawer 2 to be slidably mounted on the cabinet body 1, simplifying the sliding fit between the drawer 2 and the cabinet body 1, facilitating the installation and fit of the drawer 2 and the cabinet body 1, and reducing the manufacturing cost of the furniture.

[0041] As the drawer 2 slides relative to the cabinet body 1, the limiting member 6 and the limiting slot 51 also move relative to each other. This means that the cooperation between the limiting member 6 and the limiting slot 51 limits the sliding travel of the drawer 2. Furthermore, by providing reinforcing ribs 52 within the limiting slot 51, the structural strength of the guide rail 5 is increased, effectively preventing deformation of the guide rail 5 during use and ensuring the stability of the furniture.

[0042] In some examples, the guide rail 5 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the cabinet 1 and is slidably connected to the side wall of the drawer 2, so that the drawer 2 is slidably mounted on the cabinet 1. Alternatively, the guide rail 5 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the drawer 2 and is slidably connected to the side wall of the cabinet 1, so that the drawer 2 is slidably mounted on the cabinet 1.

[0043] In some examples, when the guide rail 5 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the cabinet 1, the two opposite side walls of the cabinet 1 are fixedly connected with the guide rail 5. When the guide rail 5 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the drawer 2, the two opposite side walls of the drawer 2 are fixedly connected with the guide rail 5.

[0044] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the reinforcing ribs 52 include arc-shaped reinforcing ribs.

[0045] It can be understood that the arc-shaped reinforcement ribs 52 have higher strength, which is beneficial to improving the structural strength of the guide rail 5 .

[0046] It can be understood that the reinforcing rib 52 is arranged in the limiting groove 51. When the drawer 2 slides relative to the cabinet body 1, the reinforcing rib 52 will come into contact with the limiting member 6. The use of the arc-shaped reinforcing rib 52 is conducive to improving the structural strength of the reinforcing rib 52, so that the reinforcing rib 52 can better withstand the impact of the limiting member 6 and is not easily deformed.

[0047] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the number of the reinforcing ribs 52 is at least two, and each end of the limiting groove 51 in the length direction is provided with a reinforcing rib 52 to limit the movement stroke of the limiting member 6 in the limiting groove 51;

[0048] The reinforcing rib 52 protrudes toward the middle portion of the limiting groove 51 in the length direction.

[0049] It can be understood that a reinforcing rib 52 is provided at each end of the limit groove 51 in the length direction, so that the movement of the limit member 6 is restricted between the reinforcing ribs 52 at both ends of the limit groove 51, thereby limiting the movement stroke of the limit member 6 and further limiting the sliding stroke of the drawer 2.

[0050] The middle part of the reinforcing rib 52 protrudes toward one side of the limiting member 6 to form an arc-shaped structure, which is beneficial to improving the structural strength of the reinforcing rib 52. At the same time, the contact position between the limiting member 6 and the reinforcing rib 52 is the protruding position of the middle part of the reinforcing rib 52, so that the reinforcing rib 52 can better withstand the impact of the reinforcing rib 52 without deformation.

[0051] In some embodiments, see Figure 5 The guide rail 5 is formed with a clamping protrusion 53, and the first side wall 3 is formed with a clamping groove, and the clamping protrusion 53 is inserted into the clamping groove.

[0052] It is understood that by inserting the engaging protrusion 53 into the engaging groove, the guide rail 5 can be connected to the first side wall 3 conveniently and quickly through the cooperation between the engaging protrusion 53 and the engaging groove. At the same time, the engaging protrusion 53 is directly formed on the guide rail 5. In addition to the function of installing the guide rail 5, the engaging protrusion 53 can also serve as a structural reinforcement, effectively preventing the guide rail 5 from deformation.

[0053] In some examples, a plurality of bumps are formed on the sidewall of the engaging protrusion 53 to increase the mating stability between the engaging protrusion 53 and the engaging groove.

[0054] In some examples, the engaging protrusion 53 is, for example, a tree-like structure.

[0055] In some embodiments, reinforcing ribs 52 are provided at both ends of the guide rail 5 , and the snap-fit protrusion 53 is located between the two reinforcing ribs 52 .

[0056] It can be understood that reinforcing ribs 52 are provided at both ends of the guide rail 5 to strengthen the structure of the guide rail 5, and the structure of the guide rail 5 is reinforced by using a snap-fit protrusion 53 between the two reinforcing ribs 52, that is, in the middle position of the guide rail 5, thereby achieving the overall structural strength of the guide rail 5 to be strengthened through the cooperation of the reinforcing ribs 52 and the snap-fit protrusion 53, thereby effectively improving the structural strength of the guide rail 5.

[0057] In some embodiments, the ratio of the length of the snap-fit protrusion 53 to the length of the guide rail 5 is between 0.5 and 0.9, so that the snap-fit protrusion 53 can effectively strengthen the structure of the guide rail 5 and ensure the matching stability between the snap-fit protrusion 53 and the snap-fit groove, so that the guide rail 5 can be stably installed on the first side wall 3.

[0058] It is understood that when the ratio of the length of the engaging protrusion 53 to the length of the guide rail 5 is less than 0.5, a large portion of the guide rail 5 along its length will still be without the engaging protrusion 53. The engaging protrusion 53 may not effectively reinforce the guide rail 5, and the engagement between the engaging protrusion 53 and the engaging groove may become loose, meaning that the guide rail 5 may not be stably mounted on the first side wall 3. When the ratio of the length of the engaging protrusion 53 to the length of the guide rail 5 is greater than 0.9, the engaging protrusion 53 may extend to the end of the guide rail 5, affecting the end structure of the guide rail 5.

[0059] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 , each end of the guide rail 5 is provided with a first mounting hole 54 ; at the same end of the guide rail 5 , the first mounting hole 54 is located on the side of the reinforcing rib 52 away from the middle of the guide rail 5 .

[0060] It can be understood that by passing the connecting piece through the first mounting hole 54 and connecting it to the first side wall 3, the guide rail 5 and the first side wall 3 can be fixedly connected together through the first mounting hole 54, thereby improving the connection stability of the guide rail 5 and the first side wall 3.

[0061] The first mounting hole 54 is set on the side of the reinforcing rib 52 away from the middle of the guide rail 5, so that when the drawer 2 slides relative to the cabinet body 1, the limit member 6 will not move to the first mounting hole 54, so as to avoid the connecting part at the first mounting hole 54 interfering with the movement of the limit member 6.

[0062] In some embodiments, the guide rail 5 is provided with a second mounting hole, and the second mounting hole is located in the middle of the guide rail 5 .

[0063] It is understandable that by passing the fastener through the second mounting hole and connecting it to the first side wall 3, the guide rail 5 and the first side wall 3 can be fixedly connected together through the second mounting hole, thereby improving the connection stability of the guide rail 5 and the first side wall 3.

[0064] In some embodiments, a plug hole is formed on the second side wall 4 , and the limiting member 6 is passed through the plug hole, so that one end of the limiting member 6 is movably disposed in the limiting groove 51 .

[0065] It can be understood that one end of the limiter 6 is passed through the plug hole and located in the limiter slot 51 , so that the other end of the limiter 6 can move relative to the limiter slot 51 to limit the sliding stroke of the drawer 2 by using the limiter 6 .

[0066] In some examples, the other end of the limiting member 6 is located in the plug hole, and the plug hole can limit the other end of the limiting member 6 so that the limiting member 6 can be stably connected to the second side wall 4.

[0067] In some examples, the limiting member 6 is interference fit with the plug-in hole.

[0068] In some embodiments, see Figure 6 The area of the limiting member 6 located in the plug hole is provided with an expansion structure 61.

[0069] It is understandable that when the limiting member 6 is inserted into the insertion hole, the portion of the limiting member 6 located in the insertion hole is provided with an expansion structure 61 , which can improve the connection stability between the limiting member 6 and the second side wall 4 .

[0070] In some examples, the expansion structure 61 is, for example, vertical expansion lines.

[0071] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The second side wall 4 is formed with a guide groove 41 , and the guide rail 5 is slidably engaged with the guide groove 41 .

[0072] It is understandable that, through the sliding fit between the guide rail 5 and the guide groove 41 , the second side wall 4 can slide relative to the first side wall 3 , thereby achieving the sliding fit between the drawer 2 and the cabinet body 1 .

[0073] In some examples, when the first side wall 3 is the side wall of the cabinet body 1, that is, the guide rail 5 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the cabinet body 1, the side wall of the drawer 2 is formed with a guide groove 41. By matching the guide groove 41 of the side wall of the drawer 2 with the slide rail, the drawer 2 and the cabinet body 1 can be slidably matched.

[0074] In some examples, when the first side wall 3 is the side wall of the drawer 2, that is, the guide rail 5 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the drawer 2, and the side wall of the cabinet body 1 is formed with a guide groove 41, by matching the guide rail 5 of the side wall of the drawer 2 and the guide groove 41, the drawer 2 and the cabinet body 1 can be slidably matched.

[0075] In some embodiments, the guide rail 5 is an integrally formed plastic part, which simplifies the difficulty of preparing the guide rail 5 and reduces production costs.

[0076] In some embodiments, see Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 , when the second side wall 4 is formed with a guide groove 41, an end of the guide groove 41 facing the interior of the accommodating cavity 11 is provided with a mounting opening, so that the guide rail 5 can slide into or out of the guide groove 41 through the mounting opening;

[0077] A guide structure 55 is provided at the end of the guide rail 5 in the longitudinal direction, and the guide structure 55 is used to guide the guide rail 5 to be inserted into the installation opening.

[0078] It is understandable that when assembling the drawer 2 and the cabinet body 1, the guide rail 5 is slid into the guide groove 41 through the installation opening of the guide groove 41 to achieve the cooperation between the guide rail 5 and the guide groove 41, thereby completing the assembly of the drawer 2 and the cabinet body 1.

[0079] By providing a guide structure 55 at the end of the guide rail 5 in the longitudinal direction, the guide structure 55 can play a guiding role when the guide rail 5 abuts against the installation opening to guide the guide rail 5 to be inserted into the installation opening, thereby improving the assembly convenience and speed of the drawer 2 and the cabinet 1.

[0080] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 and Figure 5 The guide structure 55 includes an arcuate surface 551 , and along the length direction of the guide rail 5 , the middle portion of the arcuate surface 551 protrudes away from the middle portion of the guide rail 5 .

[0081] It is understandable that when the guide rail 5 moves to the installation opening, the installation opening contacts the arcuate surface 551 at the end of the guide rail 5 , and the arcuate surface 551 can guide the guide rail 5 to be inserted into the installation opening, thereby achieving rapid cooperation between the guide rail 5 and the guide groove 41 .

[0082] It can be understood that the middle part of the arc surface 551 protrudes away from the middle part of the guide rail 5, so that the shape of the end of the guide rail 5 is similar to the shape of a fish head, so that the guide rail 5 can be better inserted into the installation port and the aesthetics of the guide rail 5 is improved.

[0083] In some examples, the guide rail 5 includes two side walls disposed opposite to each other, and the arcuate surface 551 connects the two side walls.

[0084] In some examples, guide structures 55 are provided at both ends of the guide rail 5 , so that when installing the guide rail 5 , there is no need to distinguish the installation direction, which is conducive to the rapid installation of the guide rail 5 .

[0085] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0086] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own focus. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0087] The embodiments, implementation methods and related technical features of the present application can be combined and replaced with each other without conflict.

[0088] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present application and do not constitute any form of limitation to the present application. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present application without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present application are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present application.

Claims

1. A piece of furniture, characterized in that: include: A cabinet body, wherein the cabinet body is provided with a receiving cavity; a drawer, wherein the drawer is at least partially disposed in the accommodating cavity, wherein one of the sidewalls of the cabinet and the sidewalls of the drawer comprises a first sidewall, and the other comprises a second sidewall; A guide rail, the guide rail is fixedly connected to the first side wall and slidably connected to the second side wall, so that the drawer is slidably mounted on the cabinet body, and the guide rail is further provided with a limiting groove; and a limiting member, the limiting member being mounted on the second side wall and being movably disposed in the limiting groove to limit the sliding travel of the drawer; Wherein, the guide rail further includes a reinforcing rib arranged in the limiting groove.

2. The furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that The reinforcing ribs include arc-shaped reinforcing ribs.

3. The furniture according to claim 2, characterized in that There are at least two reinforcing ribs, and each end of the limiting groove in the length direction is provided with a reinforcing rib to limit the movement stroke of the limiting member in the limiting groove; Wherein, the reinforcing rib protrudes toward the middle portion of the limiting groove in the length direction.

4. The furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that The guide rail is formed with a clamping protrusion, the first side wall is formed with a clamping groove, and the clamping protrusion is inserted into the clamping groove.

5. The furniture according to claim 4, characterized in that The reinforcing ribs are provided at both ends of the guide rail, and the clamping protrusion is located between the two reinforcing ribs.

6. The furniture according to claim 4, characterized in that The ratio of the length of the clamping protrusion to the length of the guide rail is between 0.5 and 0.

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7. The furniture according to claim 5, characterized in that Each end of the guide rail is provided with a first mounting hole; at the same end of the guide rail, the first mounting hole is located on the side of the reinforcing rib away from the middle of the guide rail; and / or The guide rail is further provided with a second mounting hole, and the second mounting hole is located in the middle of the guide rail.

8. The furniture according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that The second side wall is formed with an inserting hole, and the limiting member is passed through the inserting hole, so that one end of the limiting member is movably disposed in the limiting groove.

9. The furniture according to claim 8, characterized in that The area of the limiting member located in the plug hole is provided with an expansion structure.

10. The furniture according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that The second side wall is formed with a guide groove, and the guide rail is slidably engaged with the guide groove; and / or, The guide rail is an integrally formed plastic part.

11. The furniture according to claim 10, characterized in that When the second side wall is formed with the guide groove, an installation opening is provided at one end of the guide groove facing the interior of the accommodating cavity, so that the guide rail can slide into or out of the guide groove through the installation opening; Wherein, a guide structure is provided at the end portion of the guide rail in the longitudinal direction, and the guide structure is used to guide the guide rail to be inserted into the installation opening.

12. The furniture according to claim 11, characterized in that The guide structure includes an arcuate surface, and along the length direction of the guide rail, the middle portion of the arcuate surface protrudes away from the middle portion of the guide rail.