Adjustable furniture connecting piece

The snap-fit ​​assembly design of the slide rail and slider structure solves the problems of wear and operation complexity of existing furniture connectors, achieves fast lifting and easy disassembly and assembly, improves the stability and flexibility of furniture, and adapts to the diverse needs of modern furniture.

CN223399046UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-30GUANGDONG ZHUOWO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423145126.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-19
Publication Date
2025-09-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-19

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Technical Problem

Existing adjustable furniture connectors have problems such as accelerated wear, high operating force and time requirements, instability, and high cost when driving the partitions to rise and fall through the screw rod and screw rod sleeve.

Method used

It adopts a slide rail and slider structure, combined with a snap assembly and spring design. The slider can be quickly raised and lowered by pressing the handle, and the cabinet panel can be quickly disassembled and assembled through the fixed frame and snap rod, simplifying operation and reducing friction.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the rapid lifting and lowering of the slider and the easy disassembly and assembly of the cabinet panels, prolongs the service life, reduces the maintenance cost, enhances the stability and adaptability of the furniture, and is suitable for various adjustment needs.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of furniture, and particularly relates to an adjustable furniture connecting piece which comprises a sliding rail, clamping grooves which are evenly distributed are formed in the inner side of the sliding rail, a sliding block is connected to the outer side of the sliding rail in a sliding mode, a clamping assembly is arranged on the outer side of the sliding block, and a corner support is fixedly connected to the inner side of the top end of the sliding block. A cabinet plate is arranged at the top end of the corner bracket; according to the adjustable furniture connecting piece, the handle is pressed to drive the first clamping rod to rotate towards the side away from the sliding rail, so that the sliding block can rapidly ascend and descend, the cabinet plate can be rapidly ascended and descended, the service life is prolonged and the maintenance cost is reduced by reducing friction through the design, meanwhile, operation is easy and convenient, and practicability is high. A user can adjust the height easily and rapidly, the sliding rails and the sliding blocks provide stable lifting actions, the furniture stability is enhanced, the cost is generally lower than that of a traditional lead screw system, and in addition, the adaptability is high, adjustment in various directions is suitable, and the requirements of the modern furniture market are better met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of furniture, in particular to an adjustable furniture connector. Background Art

[0002] In modern furniture design, the use of adjustable furniture connectors is driven by market demand. These connectors are typically made of durable materials such as stainless steel or aluminum alloy to adapt to the needs of different users. They allow users to freely adjust the structure and angle of furniture, thereby enhancing its functionality and versatility. These connectors utilize elements such as simple knobs or lockable mechanisms to ensure ease and security of use. They are particularly suitable for small homes, multi-purpose rooms, or offices with limited space, effectively enhancing the practicality and comfort of furniture while meeting the high demands of modern residents for functionality and personalization.

[0003] A search revealed an existing patent (publication number: CN214963560U) that discloses an adjustable furniture connector for furniture installation. The connector comprises a base, four bearings positioned on the upper and lower inner walls of the base. A lead screw is mounted on the inner ring of the bearing, running vertically in the vertical direction. A bevel gear is mounted on the outer wall of the lead screw. A rectangular block is threadedly connected to the lead screw and positioned above the bevel gear. A support block is mounted on the front side wall of the rectangular block, and a partition is placed on the support block. A connecting seat is positioned at the bottom end between the front and rear bases. The outer wall of the connecting seat has a through hole, and support seats are inserted into the front and rear sides of the connecting seat. A second bearing is mounted on the inner wall of the support seat, and a round rod is rotatably connected to the inner ring of the second bearing. This device effectively facilitates user adjustment of the partition height according to usage requirements, effectively utilizing the space within the furniture and better meeting actual usage needs.

[0004] However, in actual use, the above solution uses a screw and a screw sleeve to drive the partitions up and down. However, frequent friction can cause accelerated wear, especially under heavy loads, which reduces the lifespan of the connectors and increases maintenance costs. Furthermore, the partitions can rise and fall unevenly, affecting the stability of the furniture. Compared to simple mechanical connections, screw systems require more operating force and time, making them unsuitable for situations requiring rapid adjustments. Furthermore, their complexity can increase manufacturing and material costs, reducing cost-effectiveness.

[0005] To this end, the utility model provides an adjustable furniture connector. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to make up for the shortcomings of the existing technology and solve the problem that more operating force and time are required to drive the partition to rise and fall through the screw rod and the screw rod sleeve, the utility model proposes an adjustable furniture connector.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problems is: the adjustable furniture connector described in the present invention includes a slide rail, the inner side of the slide rail is provided with evenly distributed card grooves, the outer side of the slide rail is slidably connected to a slider, the outer side of the slider is provided with a locking assembly, the inner side of the top end of the slider is fixedly connected to a corner bracket, and the top end of the corner bracket is provided with a cabinet panel.

[0008] Furthermore, the engaging assembly includes a handle, the inner bottom end of the slider is rotatably connected to the handle, the outer bottom end of the handle is fixedly connected to a first engaging rod, and the first engaging rod is engaged with the engaging slot.

[0009] Furthermore, a connecting column is rotatably connected to the inner middle end of the handle, and a first spring is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting column close to the slider, and the first spring is fixedly connected to the slider.

[0010] Furthermore, the bottom end of the cabinet panel is fixedly connected to evenly distributed limit columns, the inner side of the limit columns is slidably connected to a fixed frame, the inner side of the fixed frame is fixedly connected to front and rear opposing sliding rods, the outer side of the sliding rod is slidably connected to a second spring, and a second engaging rod is fixedly connected to an inner section of the second spring.

[0011] Furthermore, evenly distributed mounting grooves are provided at the bottom end of the cabinet panel, and the mounting grooves are engaged with the corner brackets.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom end of the corner bracket is fixedly connected with front and rear opposite engaging columns, the engaging columns are engaged with the second engaging rod, and the engaging columns are engaged with the fixing frame.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. The adjustable furniture connector described in the present invention limits the slider by means of a slide rail, and at the same time cooperates with the engaging assembly, the connecting column and the first spring, so that the first engaging rod can be driven to rotate to the side away from the slide rail by pressing the handle, so that the slider can be quickly raised and lowered, thereby quickly raising and lowering the cabinet panel. This design extends the service life and reduces maintenance costs by reducing friction. At the same time, it is easy to operate, and the user can easily and quickly adjust the height. The slide rail and the slider provide a smooth lifting action, which enhances the stability of the furniture, and the cost is usually lower than the traditional screw system. In addition, it has strong adaptability and is suitable for adjustment in multiple directions, which is more in line with the needs of the modern furniture market.

[0015] 2. The adjustable furniture connector described in the present invention can quickly engage and disassemble the engaging column through the fixing frame and the second engaging rod, so that the corner bracket and the cabinet panel can be quickly disassembled and assembled, which improves flexibility and adaptability, simplifies the installation and maintenance process, and increases the scalability and customizability of the furniture, providing an economical and efficient solution that adapts to the diverse needs of modern life and is suitable for home and commercial spaces. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of the middle part;

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the local three-dimensional structure of the utility model Figure 1 and enlarged images;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the local three-dimensional structure of the utility model Figure 2 and enlarged images;

[0023] In the figure: 1. Slide rail; 11. Slot; 12. Slider; 13. Corner bracket; 2. Handle; 21. First engaging rod; 22. Connecting column; 23. First spring; 3. Engaging column; 31. Limiting column; 32. Fixed frame; 33. Slide rod; 34. Second spring; 35. Second engaging rod; 4. Cabinet panel; 41. Mounting slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easier to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods. Example

[0025] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, the adjustable furniture connector described in the utility model includes a slide rail 1, an evenly distributed card groove 11 is opened on the inner side of the slide rail 1, a slider 12 is slidably connected to the outer side of the slide rail 1, the slider 12 is limited by the slide rail 1, and the slider 12 slides on the outside of the slide rail 1, a locking assembly is provided on the outside of the slider 12, a corner bracket 13 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the top of the slider 12, the corner bracket 13 is fixed by the slider 12, a cabinet panel 4 is provided on the top of the corner bracket 13, and the cabinet panel 4 is supported by the corner bracket 13.

[0026] The locking assembly includes a handle 2, which is rotatably connected to the bottom inner end of the slider 12. The handle 2 is limited by the slider 12 so that the handle 2 can rotate inside the slider 12. The bottom outer end of the handle 2 is fixedly connected to a first locking rod 21. The first locking rod 21 is fixed by the handle 2, and the first locking rod 21 is driven to rotate synchronously by the handle 2. The first locking rod 21 is locked with the slot 11, and the height of the cabinet panel 4 is adjusted by the first locking rod 21 being engaged with the slots 11 of different heights.

[0027] The middle end of the inner side of the handle 2 is rotatably connected to a connecting column 22, and the connecting column 22 is limited by the handle 2. The connecting column 22 is fixedly connected to the side close to the slider 12 with a first spring 23. The first spring 23 is fixed by the connecting column 22. The first spring 23 is fixed to the slider 12 and the first spring 23 is fixed by the slider 12. At the same time, the top end of the handle 2 is pushed toward the side away from the slider 12 by the slider 12 through the first spring 23, so that the handle 2 drives the bottom end of the first engaging rod 21 to rotate outward.

[0028] The bottom end of the cabinet panel 4 is fixedly connected with evenly distributed limiting columns 31, and multiple groups of limiting columns 31 are fixed by the cabinet panel 4. The inner side of the limiting columns 31 is slidably connected with a fixed frame 32, and the fixed frame 32 is limited by the limiting columns 31 so that the fixed frame 32 can slide inside the limiting columns 31. The inner side of the fixed frame 32 is fixedly connected with front and rear opposite sliding rods 33, and the sliding rod 33 is fixed by the fixed frame 32. The outer side of the sliding rod 33 is slidably connected with a second spring 34, and the second spring 34 is limited by the sliding rod 33. One end of the inner side of the second spring 34 is fixedly connected with a second engaging rod 35, and the second engaging rod 35 is fixed by the second spring 34. At the same time, the second spring 34 is pushed outward with the fixed frame 32 as the stress point.

[0029] The bottom end of the cabinet panel 4 is provided with evenly distributed mounting grooves 41 , which are engaged with the corner brackets 13 . The corner brackets 13 are engaged with the mounting grooves 41 , thereby hiding the corner brackets 13 .

[0030] The bottom end of the corner bracket 13 is fixedly connected with front and rear opposite locking columns 3, and the locking columns 3 are fixed by the corner bracket 13. The locking columns 3 are locked and connected with the second locking rod 35, and the locking columns 3 are locked and connected with the fixed frame 32. The locking columns 3 are locked by the fixed frame 32 and the second locking rod 35 at the same time, so that the corner bracket 13 and the cabinet panel 4 can be quickly disassembled and assembled.

[0031] Working principle: When the adjustable furniture connector is in operation, first press the handle 2 toward the side of the slider 12, so that the handle 2 rotates with the connection point between the slider 12 and the handle 2 as the center of the circle. At the same time, the handle 2 drives the connecting column 22 to drive the first spring 23 to move outward, and at the same time compresses the first spring 23. At the same time, the handle 2 drives the first engaging rod 21 to rotate synchronously with the handle 2, canceling the engagement with the slot 11 and the fixation of the slider 12, so that the slider 12 can slide on the outside of the slide rail 1. Move to adjust the height of the slider 12, and at the same time adjust the height of the three sliders 12, so as to adjust the height of the cabinet panel 4. When disassembling the cabinet panel 4, pull the fixed frame 32 outward so that the limiting column 31 fits with the inner end of the fixed frame 32, so that the fixed frame 32 can rotate, and at the same time pull the second engaging rod 35 toward the inner end, and cancel the engagement of the second engaging rod 35, so that the engaging column 3 is pulled out from the inner side of the fixed frame 32, and the disassembly of the cabinet panel 4 is completed.

[0032] The above-mentioned front, back, left, right, up and down are all based on the Figure 1 As a benchmark, according to the person's observation perspective, the side of the device facing the observer is defined as the front, the left side of the observer is defined as the left, and so on.

[0033] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside" indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and improvements are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in this invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An adjustable furniture connector, characterized in that: The invention comprises a slide rail (1), wherein the inner side of the slide rail (1) is provided with evenly distributed card slots (11), the outer side of the slide rail (1) is slidably connected to a slider (12), the outer side of the slider (12) is provided with a card assembly, the inner side of the top end of the slider (12) is fixedly connected to a corner bracket (13), and the top end of the corner bracket (13) is provided with a cabinet board (4).

2. The adjustable furniture connector according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly comprises a handle (2), the inner bottom end of the slider (12) is rotatably connected to the handle (2), the outer bottom end of the handle (2) is fixedly connected to a first locking rod (21), and the first locking rod (21) is locked and connected to the locking slot (11).

3. The adjustable furniture connector according to claim 2, characterized in that: The middle end of the inner side of the handle (2) is rotatably connected to a connecting column (22), and a first spring (23) is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting column (22) close to the slider (12), and the first spring (23) is fixedly connected to the slider (12).

4. The adjustable furniture connector according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom end of the cabinet panel (4) is fixedly connected to uniformly distributed limiting columns (31), the inner side of the limiting columns (31) is slidably connected to a fixed frame (32), the inner side of the fixed frame (32) is fixedly connected to front and rear opposing sliding rods (33), the outer side of the sliding rod (33) is slidably connected to a second spring (34), and one inner end of the second spring (34) is fixedly connected to a second engaging rod (35).

5. The adjustable furniture connector according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom end of the cabinet panel (4) is provided with evenly distributed mounting grooves (41), and the mounting grooves (41) are engaged and connected with the corner brackets (13).

6. The adjustable furniture connector according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom end of the corner bracket (13) is fixedly connected to front and rear opposing snap-fit ​​columns (3), the snap-fit ​​columns (3) are snap-fitted to the second snap-fit ​​rod (35), and the snap-fit ​​columns (3) are snap-fitted to the fixed frame (32).

Citation Information

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  • Adjustable furniture connecting piece for furniture installation

    CN214963560U