Locking structure of folding panel

By designing the locking structure of the folding panel and using components such as locking parts and clamping blocks to fix the panel, the problem of easy folding of the folding panel is solved, the stability and safety are improved, and the user operation is simplified.

CN223421224UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-10郑文森
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422850518.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-21
Publication Date
2025-10-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Common folding panels on the market lack a locking structure, which makes them easy to fold accidentally, potentially causing injury and damage to stored items.

Method used

A locking structure for a folding panel is designed, which includes a first panel and a second panel. The panels are locked by rotating the locking parts. Combined with the structures such as the clamping block, through hole, stopper and locking block, the panels are ensured to remain in a fixed state when they do not need to be folded.

Benefits of technology

It prevents folding caused by accidental touch or external force, improves the stability and load-bearing capacity of the storage box, is easy for users to operate, has a simple structure and is quick to assemble.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of storage articles, in particular to a locking structure of a folding panel, which comprises a first panel and a second panel, the first panel is hinged to the second panel, the first panel is provided with a first groove portion, the second panel is provided with a second groove portion communicated with the first groove portion, and the second groove portion is provided with a second groove portion communicated with the second groove portion. The structure further comprises a locking piece, the locking piece is rotationally assembled in the first groove part, and when the locking piece rotates towards the second groove part and at least part of the locking piece is arranged in the second groove part, the first panel is locked to the second panel through the locking piece. Compared with the prior art, the folding panel has the advantages that it can be ensured that the folding panel is kept in a fixed state when not needed to be folded, folding caused by accidental touch or external force is prevented, damage or article damage possibly caused is avoided, and a user can easily open or close the folding panel through the locking piece according to needs.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of storage articles, in particular to a locking structure of a folding panel. Background Art

[0002] The folding panel is a component of the storage device and can be used as a side panel of the storage device. The folding panel can fold the storage device into a smaller size, so that it can save a lot of space when not in use, and is convenient for storage and convenient for the transportation of goods when merchants ship;

[0003] However, common folding panels on the market generally do not have a locking structure, which makes the folding panels easy to be accidentally touched or accidentally folded due to external forces. This may not only cause injury accidents, but also damage stored items. Therefore, further improvements are needed to the existing technology. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a locking structure of a folding panel designed to solve at least one technical problem in the background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention adopts the following scheme: the locking structure of the folding panel includes a first panel and a second panel, the first panel is hinged to the second panel, the first panel is provided with a first groove portion, the second panel is provided with a second groove portion connected to the first groove portion, and also includes a locking member, the locking member can be rotatably assembled in the first groove portion, when the locking member rotates toward the second groove portion and is at least partially placed in the second groove portion, the first panel is locked to the second panel through the locking member.

[0006] The first groove portion is provided with a through hole, the locking member is provided with a clamping block corresponding to the through hole, and the locking member can be rotatably assembled in the first groove portion through the cooperation between the clamping block and the through hole;

[0007] and / or

[0008] The first groove portion is provided with a clamping block, and the locking member is provided with a through hole corresponding to the clamping block. The locking member can be rotatably assembled in the first groove portion through the cooperation between the through hole and the clamping block.

[0009] Wherein, a stopper is provided on the second groove portion and protrudes upward from the bottom of the second groove portion.

[0010] The second groove portion is provided with a locking hole, and the locking member is provided with a locking block corresponding to the locking hole. When the locking member rotates toward the second groove portion and is at least partially placed in the second groove portion, the locking block is placed in the locking hole.

[0011] Wherein, the first groove portion is recessed inwardly from one side of the first panel; and / or the second groove portion is recessed inwardly from one side of the second panel.

[0012] Wherein, the clamping block includes a connecting portion, one end of which is connected to the locking piece.

[0013] Wherein, the clamping block further includes a clamping portion, which is connected to the connecting portion and is located at an end of the connecting portion away from the end connected to the locking member.

[0014] Wherein, the diameter of the clamping portion gradually decreases from an end of the clamping portion connected to the connecting portion to an end of the clamping portion away from the connecting portion.

[0015] The connecting parts include one or more groups, and the multiple groups of connecting parts are arranged at intervals.

[0016] Wherein, the locking member is further provided with a hand-held portion for clamping the locking member.

[0017] The advantages of the present invention are that: the present invention can ensure that the folding panel remains in a fixed state when it does not need to be folded, prevent folding due to accidental touch or external force, thereby avoiding possible injuries or damage to items, forming a more stable structure, and improving the overall stability and load-bearing capacity of the storage box. Users can easily open or close the folding panel through the locking part as needed. The structure is simple and the user can operate it simply when assembling it, without spending a lot of time on assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the locking structure of the folding panel Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 2 This is the structural diagram of the first panel. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 3 This is the structural diagram of the second panel Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the locking structure Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the locking structure Figure 2 ;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the locking structure of the folding panel Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 7 This is the structural diagram of the first panel. Figure 2 ;

[0025] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A partial enlarged view of part A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 9 This is the structural diagram of the second panel Figure 2 ;

[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the locking structure Figure 3 ;

[0028] Figure 11 This is the exploded structure diagram of the locking structure of the folding panel Figure 1

[0029] Figure 12 This is the exploded structure diagram of the locking structure of the folding panel Figure 2

[0030] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the folding panel is folded Figure 1 ;

[0031] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the folding panel is folded Figure 2 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present invention. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the accompanying drawings is to supplement the description of the text part of the specification with graphics, so that each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present invention can be understood intuitively and vividly, but it cannot be understood as a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, if there is a description of a direction, such as "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", etc., indicating a direction or position relationship, it is based on the direction or position relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. It does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operate in a specific direction. Therefore, it should not be understood as a limitation on this utility model. When a feature is referred to as being "disposed", "fixed", or "connected" to another feature, it can be directly disposed, fixed, or connected to the other feature, or indirectly disposed, fixed, or connected to the other feature.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, if "several" is mentioned, it means one or more; if "multiple" is mentioned, it means more than two; if "greater than," "less than," or "exceeds," it should be understood as excluding the number itself; if "above," "below," or "within" is mentioned, it should be understood as including the number itself. If "first" or "second" is mentioned, it should be understood as distinguishing technical features and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance, implicitly specifying the number of the indicated technical features, or implicitly specifying the order of the indicated technical features.

[0035] In addition, unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used in this utility model have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art. The terms used in this utility model are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the utility model. It should be understood that when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "include" and "comprise" indicate the presence of the described features, wholes, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components and / or their combinations.

[0036] Example 1: Figure 1-14 As shown, the locking structure of the folding panel includes a first panel 1 and a second panel 2, wherein the first panel 1 is hinged to the second panel 2, the first panel 1 is provided with a first groove portion 11, and the second panel 2 is provided with a second groove portion 21 connected to the first groove portion 11, and further includes a locking member 3, wherein the locking member 3 can be rotatably assembled in the first groove portion 11, and when the locking member 3 is rotated toward the second groove portion 21 and at least partially placed in the second groove portion 21, the first panel 1 is locked to the second panel 21 by the locking member 3 so that the first panel 1 and the second panel 2 are kept In the fixed state, the first groove portion 11 is recessed inward from one side of the first panel 1; and / or the second groove portion 21 is recessed inward from one side of the second panel 2. This application can ensure that the folding panel remains in a fixed state when it does not need to be folded, preventing folding due to accidental touch or external force, thereby avoiding possible injuries or damage to items, forming a more stable structure, and improving the overall stability and load-bearing capacity of the storage box. Users can easily open or close the folding panel through the locking piece as needed. The structure is simple, and the user's assembly operation is simple, and there is no need to spend a lot of time on assembly.

[0037] The locking member 3 is circular or elliptical. The circular or elliptical shape of the locking member enables the locking member to rotate better and more smoothly than a square, rectangular or other shape.

[0038] The first groove portion 11 is provided with a through hole 10, and the locking member 3 is provided with a clamping block 30 corresponding to the through hole 10. The locking member 3 can be rotatably assembled in the first groove portion 11 through the cooperation between the clamping block 30 and the through hole 10.

[0039] and / or

[0040] The first groove portion 11 is provided with a clamping block 30, and the locking member 3 is provided with a through hole 10 corresponding to the clamping block 30. The locking member 3 can be rotatably assembled in the first groove portion 11 through the cooperation between the through hole 10 and the clamping block 30. The clamping block and the through hole are provided so that the locking member can be rotatably assembled in the first groove portion. When the locking member rotates toward the second groove portion, the locking member is at least partially placed in the second groove portion, and the first panel is locked to the second panel through the locking member so that the first panel and the second panel remain in a fixed state.

[0041] Among them, a stop portion 211 is provided on the second groove portion 21 and protrudes upward from the bottom of the second groove portion 21. The stop portion is provided so that when the locking member is rotated into the second groove portion, the stop portion can reduce the possibility of movement of the locking member, thereby improving the stability when the first panel and the second panel are fixed.

[0042] Among them, the second groove portion 21 is provided with a locking hole 210, and the locking member 3 is provided with a locking block 31 corresponding to the locking hole 210. When the locking member 3 rotates toward the second groove portion 21 and is at least partially placed in the second groove portion 21, the locking block 31 is placed in the locking hole 210. The locking block and the locking hole are provided so that when the locking member rotates into the second groove portion, the locking member is not easily detached from the second groove portion or rotated accidentally, thereby improving the stability when the first panel and the second panel are fixed.

[0043] The clamping block 30 includes a connecting portion 301 , one end of which is connected to the locking member 3 . The connecting portion is provided so that the clamping block can be assembled on the locking member.

[0044] In which, the clamping block 30 also includes a clamping portion 302, which is connected to the connecting portion 301 and is located at the end of the connecting portion 301 away from the connection with the locking member 3. The clamping portion 302 passes through the through hole 10 and is clamped in the first panel 1, so that the locking member can be rotatably assembled in the first through groove.

[0045] Among them, the diameter of the locking portion 302 is greater than or equal to the diameter of the through hole 10, the diameter of the connecting portion 301 is smaller than the diameter of the locking portion 302, the connecting portion 301 is smaller than or equal to the diameter of the through hole 10, and the diameter of the locking portion 302 gradually decreases from the end where the locking portion 302 is connected to the connecting portion 301 to the end where the locking portion 302 is away from the connecting portion 301, so that the locking block can pass through the through hole more easily.

[0046] The engaging portion 302 is gradually inclined from the top of the engaging portion 302 to the bottom of the engaging portion 302 , so that the engaging block can pass through the through hole more easily.

[0047] The connecting parts 301 have one or more groups, the groups of connecting parts 301 are arranged at intervals and the distance between the groups of connecting parts 301 is less than or equal to the diameter of the through hole 10, and the connecting parts are arranged so that the clamping block can be assembled on the locking member.

[0048] The locking member 3 is also provided with a hand-held portion 32 for clamping the locking member 3. The hand-held portion is provided so that when the user rotates the locking member, the user can pinch the hand-held portion with his fingers to rotate the locking member, which is more convenient for the user to operate.

[0049] The first groove portion 11 is provided with a gripping groove 110 that is recessed inward from one side of the first groove portion 11 . The gripping groove is provided to facilitate the user to clamp the locking member.

[0050] Among them, a hinge block 12 is provided on one side of the first panel 1, and a hinge hole 20 corresponding to the hinge block 12 is provided on the second panel 2. The first panel 11 is hinged to the second panel 2 through the cooperation between the hinge block 122 and the hinge hole 20, so that the first panel and the second panel are hinged. When the locking member is at least partially placed in the second through groove, the first panel and the second panel are in a locked and fixed state. When the locking member is rotated away from the second through groove, the first panel and the second panel are in an unlocked state, and the first panel and the second panel can be rotated and folded.

[0051] The first panel 1 is provided with a lap portion 13 on one side, and the second panel 2 is provided with a buckle groove 22 corresponding to the lap portion 13. The first panel 1 is hinged to the second panel 2 through the cooperation between the lap portion 13 and the buckle groove 22.

[0052] and / or

[0053] A buckling groove 22 is provided on one side of the first panel 1, and a lap portion 13 corresponding to the buckling groove 22 is provided on the second panel 2. The first panel 1 is hinged to the second panel 2 through the cooperation between the buckling groove 22 and the lap portion 13. The provision of the lap portion and the buckling groove makes the first panel and the second panel more stable and less likely to shake when they are locked and fixed.

[0054] Among them, the hinge block 12 and the overlapping portion 13 have one or more groups, and multiple groups of the hinge blocks 12 and the overlapping portions 13 are alternately arranged on one side of the first panel 1. The arrangement of multiple groups of overlapping portions and hinge blocks makes the first panel and the second panel more stable and less likely to shake when they are in a locked and fixed state.

[0055] Embodiment 2: A storage device, comprising a box body with openings on both sides and a locking structure of at least two groups of folding panels, the box body being surrounded by a front panel, a bottom panel, a back panel and a top panel, the two groups of folding panels being hinged to the box body and located at the opening of the box body, the first panel 1 being hinged to the back panel away from the side hinged to the second panel 2, and the second panel 2 being hinged to the front panel away from the side hinged to the first panel 1; or the first panel 1 being hinged to the front panel away from the side hinged to the second panel 2, and the second panel 2 being hinged to the back panel away from the side hinged to the first panel 1. The present application can ensure that the folding panel remains in a fixed state when it does not need to be folded, preventing folding caused by accidental touch or external force, thereby avoiding possible injuries or damage to items, forming a more stable structure, and improving the overall stability and load-bearing capacity of the storage box. Users can easily open or close the folding panel through the locking member as needed. The structure is simple, and the user's operation is simple when assembling, and no much time is required for assembly.

[0056] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention, and such modifications or substitutions are intended to be within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be subject to the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A locking structure for a folding panel, comprising a first panel and a second panel, wherein the first panel is hinged to the second panel, characterized in that: The first panel is provided with a first groove portion, the second panel is provided with a second groove portion connected to the first groove portion, and also includes a locking member, which can be rotatably assembled in the first groove portion. When the locking member is rotated toward the second groove portion and is at least partially placed in the second groove portion, the first panel is locked to the second panel through the locking member.

2. The locking structure of the folding panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first groove portion is provided with a through hole, and the locking member is provided with a clamping block corresponding to the through hole, and the locking member can be rotatably assembled in the first groove portion through the cooperation between the clamping block and the through hole; and / or The first groove portion is provided with a clamping block, and the locking member is provided with a through hole corresponding to the clamping block. The locking member can be rotatably assembled in the first groove portion through the cooperation between the through hole and the clamping block.

3. The locking structure of the folding panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second groove portion is provided with a locking hole, and the locking member is provided with a locking block corresponding to the locking hole. When the locking member rotates toward the second groove portion and is at least partially placed in the second groove portion, the locking block is placed in the locking hole.

4. The locking structure of the folding panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first groove portion is recessed inwardly from one side of the first panel; and / or the second groove portion is recessed inwardly from one side of the second panel.

5. The locking structure of the folding panel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping block includes a connecting portion, one end of which is connected to the locking member.

6. The locking structure of the folding panel according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamping block further includes a clamping portion, which is connected to the connecting portion and is located at an end of the connecting portion away from the end connected to the locking member.

7. The locking structure of the folding panel according to claim 6, characterized in that: The diameter of the clamping portion gradually decreases from an end of the clamping portion connected to the connecting portion toward an end of the clamping portion away from the connecting portion.

8. The locking structure of the folding panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second groove portion is provided with a stopper portion protruding upward from the bottom of the second groove portion.

9. The locking structure of the folding panel according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting parts include one or more groups, and the multiple groups of connecting parts are arranged at intervals.

10. The locking structure of the folding panel according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The locking member is also provided with a hand-held portion for clamping the locking member.