Connecting assembly for storage basket and storage rack
By designing detachable connecting components, the shelving unit can be disassembled into smaller parts, solving the problems of high cost and easy damage of welded shelving units. This results in a low-cost, easy-to-transport, and efficient shelving unit design.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520093245.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing metal shelves are fixed by welding, resulting in high manufacturing costs, non-disassembly, large size, difficult transportation, and easy damage, increasing logistics and maintenance costs.
The design features a detachable connecting component, including a first connector and a second connector. The insert and groove engage to form a locking space. The frame of the storage basket can be detachably assembled with the connecting rod. The connecting component has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and has a low cost.
This enables the disassembly and transportation of small items from the storage rack, reducing transportation costs and damage rates, improving the user experience, simplifying the production process, and reducing return rates.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household goods technology, and in particular to a connecting component and shelf for a storage basket. Background Technology
[0002] Shelving is extremely important in daily life and various business scenarios. It can create multi-level storage areas, make efficient use of vertical space, and meet storage and display needs. It can be seen everywhere in homes, shops, warehouses and other places.
[0003] However, most metal shelves and storage baskets on the market are fixed to the connecting rods by welding. On the one hand, the welding process is complicated and requires professional equipment and skilled personnel to operate precisely, which consumes a lot of manpower and time, thus increasing the manufacturing cost. On the other hand, the finished shelves are not detachable, are bulky, and take up a lot of space when storing or transporting. They cannot be disassembled into smaller parts during logistics and transportation, making packaging difficult and easily damaged during transportation, such as deformation of the storage baskets and breakage of the connecting rods. This results in a high return rate of damaged goods, and merchants need to bear the costs of both logistics, as well as sales losses and product repair costs.
[0004] Existing welded metal shelves have many defects, so further improvements are needed to the existing technology. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a connecting component for a storage basket designed to solve at least one technical problem in the background art.
[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a storage rack designed to solve at least one technical problem in the background art.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following solution: a connecting component for a storage basket, including a first connecting member and a second connecting member, wherein the upper and / or lower part of the first connecting member is provided with a groove, and the second connecting member is provided with an insert corresponding to the groove, the second connecting member being assembled with the first connecting member through the cooperation between the insert and the groove, and an indentation is provided in the middle of the first connecting member, wherein when the second connecting member is assembled with the first connecting member, a snap-fit space for accommodating the frame of the storage basket is formed between the indentation of the first connecting member and the second connecting member.
[0008] The first connector has a side wing extending toward the second connector on its left and / or right sides, and the groove is provided on the side wing.
[0009] The first connector has one or more sets of first plates in the middle, and the outer shape of the first plate matches the inner shape of the storage basket frame.
[0010] and / or
[0011] The second connector has one or more sets of second plates in the middle, and the outer shape of the second plates matches the outer shape of the storage basket frame.
[0012] Wherein, the middle outer diameter of the first connector and the second connector is greater than the upper and / or lower outer diameter of the first connector and the second connector.
[0013] The first connector and the second connector form a receiving surface for supporting the connecting rod on their central outer top surface and / or central outer bottom surface.
[0014] The first connector has a notch at its upper and / or lower part, and an assembly cavity is formed between the upper and / or lower parts of the first connector and the second connector.
[0015] The first connector has an inner plate extending toward the second connector at its upper bottom end and / or lower top end.
[0016] A protrusion is provided on one side wall facing inward on the side wing. The upper and / or lower ends of the side of the second connector on which the insert is provided are provided with a surrounding edge. The end of the protrusion away from the inner plate is engaged with the inner side of the surrounding edge.
[0017] A storage rack includes at least two sets of storage baskets, multiple sets of connecting rods, and the aforementioned connecting components for the storage baskets. The connecting components are respectively assembled on the storage baskets. One set of storage baskets is assembled on the upward-facing end of the connecting rod through the cooperation between the connecting component and the connecting rod, and the other set of storage baskets is assembled on the downward-facing end of the connecting rod through the cooperation between the connecting component and the connecting rod.
[0018] It also includes end caps, which are mounted on the upper part of the connecting assembly of the uppermost storage basket and / or on the lower part of the connecting piece of the lowermost storage basket.
[0019] The advantages of this utility model are as follows: This application provides a connecting component suitable for storage baskets. The storage baskets are detachably assembled and disassembled through the cooperation of the connecting component and the connecting rod. This design allows the storage rack to be disassembled into smaller parts and placed in smaller boxes, significantly reducing the space occupied by the storage rack, facilitating handling or logistics transportation, and greatly reducing transportation costs. Because of the detachable design, the damage rate of the storage rack during transportation can be effectively reduced, thereby effectively reducing the high return rate caused by product damage. The connecting component has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and has a low cost. When using it, the connection component and the storage basket are easy to assemble and disassemble, and the assembly and disassembly time is short, making it convenient for users to disassemble and install the storage rack. Users can disassemble and assemble the appropriate number of layers according to their needs, greatly improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the connecting components and the end cap;
[0021] Figure 2 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connecting components;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a front view diagram of the connecting components;
[0023] Figure 4 A-A1 is a structure one Figure 3 Sectional view of AA;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first connector in the structural connection assembly;
[0025] Figure 6 This is a right-side view of the first connector in the structural connection assembly;
[0026] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the second connector in the connecting assembly of structure one;
[0027] Figure 8 A-A2 is the second structure. Figure 3 Sectional view of AA;
[0028] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first connector in the second structural connection assembly;
[0029] Figure 10 This is a right-side view of the first connector in the second structural connection assembly;
[0030] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the second connector in the structural connection assembly;
[0031] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the end cap;
[0032] Figure 13 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the storage basket, connecting components, and end caps;
[0033] Figure 14 A 3D illustration of a storage shelf Figure 1 ;
[0034] Figure 15 A 3D illustration of a storage shelf Figure 2 ;
[0035] Figure 16 A 3D illustration of a storage shelf Figure 3 ;
[0036] Figure 17 A 3D illustration of a storage shelf Figure 4 ;
[0037] Figure 18 This is an assembly diagram of the support components, end caps, and adjusting feet.
[0038] Figure 19 This is the front view of the support component and end cap;
[0039] Figure 20 for Figure 19 A cross-sectional view of BB. Detailed Implementation
[0040] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so as to intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0041] In the description of this utility model, if directional descriptions are involved, such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, it is only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. When a feature is referred to as "set," "fixed," or "connected" to another feature, it can be directly set, fixed, or connected to the other feature, or it can be indirectly set, fixed, or connected to the other feature.
[0042] In the description of this utility model, the term "several" means one or more, and "multiple" means two or more. The terms "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" should be understood as excluding the stated number. The terms "above," "below," and "within" should be understood as including the stated number. The terms "first" and "second" should be understood as distinguishing technical features and not as indicating or implying relative importance, the quantity of indicated technical features, or the sequential relationship between indicated technical features.
[0043] Furthermore, unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used in this invention have the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used in this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and not for limiting the invention. It should be understood that, when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "comprising" and "including" indicate the presence of the described features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or collections thereof.
[0044] Example: Figure 1-20 As shown, a connecting assembly for a storage basket includes a first connecting member 1 and a second connecting member 2. The first connecting member 1 has a groove 11 on its upper and / or lower parts. The second connecting member 2 has an insert 21 corresponding to the groove 11. The second connecting member 2 is assembled with the first connecting member 1 through the cooperation between the insert 21 and the groove 11. A recessed portion 12 is provided in the middle of the first connecting member 1. When the second connecting member 2 is assembled with the first connecting member 1, a clamping space 31 for accommodating the frame of the storage basket 41 is formed between the recessed portion 12 of the first connecting member 1 and the second connecting member 2. This application provides a connecting assembly suitable for a storage basket, where the storage basket can be connected through the cooperation of the connecting assembly and the connecting rod. The disassembly and assembly design allows the shelf to be broken down into smaller parts and placed in smaller boxes, significantly reducing the space occupied by the shelf and facilitating handling or logistics transportation, thus greatly reducing transportation costs. The detachable design effectively reduces the incidence of damage during transportation, thereby reducing the high return rate caused by product damage. The connecting components have a simple structure, are easy to manufacture, and have low cost. The connection components are easy to assemble and disassemble from the storage basket, with short assembly and disassembly times, making it convenient for users to disassemble and install the shelf. When the connecting components of this application are connected to the storage basket, no pre-drilled holes or screw positions are required, greatly simplifying the production process of the storage basket and making the entire production process more efficient. Users can assemble and disassemble the appropriate number of layers according to their needs, greatly improving the user experience.
[0045] The first connector 1 has a side wing 13 extending toward the second connector 2 on its left and / or right sides. The groove 11 is provided on the side wing 13. The side wing is provided to enhance the stability of the first connector.
[0046] The first connector 1 has one or more sets of first plates 14 in the middle. The outer shape of the first plate 14 matches the inner shape of the frame of the storage basket 41. When the first connector is assembled on the inner side of the frame of the storage basket, the first plate fits against the inner side of the frame, thereby increasing the strength of the connection between the first connector and the storage basket.
[0047] and / or
[0048] The second connector 2 has one or more sets of second plates 22 in the middle. The outer shape of the second plate 22 matches the outer shape of the frame of the storage basket 41. When the second connector is assembled on the outer side of the frame of the storage basket, the second plate fits against the outer side of the frame, thereby increasing the strength of the connection between the second connector and the storage basket.
[0049] The frame of the storage basket is clamped in the engagement space of the connecting component through the cooperation of the first connector and the second connector, which helps to reduce the loosening or displacement of the connecting component, making the overall structure stable when assembled into a storage rack and improving the safety of use.
[0050] Wherein, the middle outer diameter of the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 is larger than the upper and / or lower outer diameter of the first connector 1 and the second connector 2. The middle outer top surface and / or middle outer bottom surface of the first connector 1 and the second connector 2 form a receiving surface 32 for supporting the connecting rod 42. When the connecting rod is assembled on the upper and / or lower part of the connecting assembly, the end face of the connecting rod abuts against the receiving surface of the connecting assembly. The setting of the receiving surface helps to limit the assembly position of the connecting rod and improve the stability of the assembly. In addition, the upper and lower parts of the connecting assembly have the same structure, so that the user does not need to distinguish the up and down direction of the connecting assembly during assembly, thus improving the assembly efficiency.
[0051] Wherein, the upper and / or lower part of the first connector 1 has a notch 15, and an assembly cavity 16 is formed between the upper and / or lower parts of the first connector 1 and the second connector 2. The assembly cavity makes way for the subsequent storage rack to assemble the casters or adjustable feet at the bottom.
[0052] The first connector 1 has an inner plate 17 extending toward the second connector 2 at its upper bottom and / or lower top. The outer shape of the inner plate 17 matches the inner shape of the second connector 2. The inner plate helps to improve the stability of the first connector and the second connector when they are assembled. When it is necessary to assemble a wheel or an adjusting foot, the inner plate can limit the assembly depth of the wheel or the adjusting foot.
[0053] A protrusion 18 is provided on the inward side wall of the side wing 13. The second connector 2 is provided with a rim 23 on the upper and / or lower end of the side of the insert 21. The end of the protrusion 18 away from the inner plate 17 is engaged with the inner side of the rim 23. The cooperation between the protrusion and the rim further enhances the firmness of the connection between the first connector and the second connector.
[0054] A storage rack includes at least two sets of storage baskets 41, multiple sets of connecting rods 42, and the aforementioned connecting components for the storage baskets. The connecting components are respectively mounted on the storage baskets 41. One set of storage baskets 41 is mounted on the upward-facing end of the connecting rod 42 through a cooperation between the connecting component and the connecting rod 42, while the other set of storage baskets 41 is mounted on the downward-facing end of the connecting rod 42 through a cooperation between the connecting component and the connecting rod. This application provides a connecting component suitable for storage baskets, allowing the storage baskets to be detachably assembled and disassembled through the cooperation between the connecting component and the connecting rod. This design allows the storage rack to be disassembled into smaller parts and placed in smaller boxes, significantly reducing the space occupied by the storage rack, facilitating handling or logistics transportation, and greatly reducing transportation costs. Because of the detachable design, the incidence of damage to the storage rack during transportation can be effectively reduced, thereby effectively reducing the high return rate caused by product damage.
[0055] It also includes an end cap 43, which is installed on the upper part of the connecting component of the uppermost storage basket 41 and / or on the lower part of the connecting component of the lowermost storage basket 41. Setting the end cap on the upper part of the connecting component of the uppermost storage basket or the lower part of the connecting component of the lowermost storage basket is beneficial to preventing dust, insects and other pollutants from entering, and also helps to enhance the stability of the connection between the first connecting component and the second connecting component.
[0056] When the shelf needs to be equipped with wheels, a through hole 44 corresponding to the assembly cavity 16 can be provided on the end cover 43. The axle of the wheel 45 passes through the through hole 44 of the end cover 43 and is inserted into the assembly cavity 16. The wheel is convenient for moving the shelf.
[0057] When the shelf is placed in a less stable position, a nut 46 can be installed in the through hole 44 of the end cap 43. The mounting depth of the adjusting foot 47 can be adjusted by rotating the adjusting foot 47 with the nut 46, so that the shelf can be placed stably.
[0058] The system also includes a support component, which is mounted on the storage basket and located between two adjacent sets of connecting components. The support component helps to enhance the stability of the overall structure of the storage rack and extend its service life.
[0059] The support member includes a left support plate 51 and a right support plate 52. A recess 53 is provided at one end of the left support plate 51, and the end of the left support plate 51 with the recess 53 is connected to the right support plate 52. A receiving space 54 for accommodating the frame of the storage basket is formed between the recess 53 of the left support plate 51 and the right support plate 52. The frame of the storage basket is clamped in the receiving space of the support member by the cooperation of the left support plate and the right support plate, so that the overall structure is stable when assembled into a storage rack and the safety of use is improved.
[0060] The left support plate has a left extension block at one end, and the right support plate has a right extension block at the other end. The left extension block and the right extension block are staggered vertically. The left extension of the left support plate abuts against the inner wall of the right support plate, and the right extension of the right support plate abuts against the inner wall of the left support plate.
[0061] The other end of the support member is connected to a protrusion 56 with an inner cavity 55. The end cap 43 can be installed on the protrusion 56 of the support member. The inner cavity 55 is correspondingly arranged with the through hole 44 of the end cap 43. On the one hand, the end cap installed on the other end of the support member is conducive to strengthening the support member assembled on the storage basket. On the other hand, it is convenient to assemble the casters or adjusting feet later.
[0062] This application provides a connecting component for a storage basket. The storage basket is detachably assembled and disassembled through the cooperation of the connecting component and the connecting rod. This design allows the storage rack to be disassembled into smaller parts and placed in smaller boxes, significantly reducing the space occupied by the storage rack, facilitating handling or logistics transportation, and greatly reducing transportation costs. Because of the detachable design, the damage rate of the storage rack during transportation can be effectively reduced, thereby effectively reducing the high return rate caused by product damage. The connecting component has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and has a low cost. When using it, the connection component and the storage basket are easy to assemble and disassemble, and the assembly and disassembly time is short, making it convenient for users to disassemble and install the storage rack. Users can disassemble and assemble the appropriate number of layers according to their needs, greatly improving the user experience.
[0063] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model 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 this utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A connecting assembly for a storage basket, comprising a first connector and a second connector, characterized in that: The first connector has a groove on its upper and / or lower part, and the second connector has a plug corresponding to the groove. The second connector is assembled with the first connector through the cooperation between the plug and the groove. The first connector has a recessed part in its middle part. When the second connector is assembled with the first connector, a snap-fit space for accommodating the frame of the storage basket is formed between the recessed part of the first connector and the second connector.
2. The connecting assembly for a storage basket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connector has a side wing extending toward the second connector on its left and / or right sides, and the groove is provided on the side wing.
3. The connecting assembly for a storage basket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connector has one or more sets of first molded plates in the middle, and the outer shape of the first molded plates is matched with the inner shape of the storage basket frame. and / or The second connector has one or more sets of second plates in the middle, and the outer shape of the second plates matches the outer shape of the storage basket frame.
4. The connecting assembly for a storage basket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The middle outer diameter of the first connector and the second connector is greater than the upper and / or lower outer diameter of the first connector and the second connector.
5. The connecting assembly for a storage basket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first connector and the outer top surface and / or outer bottom surface of the second connector form a receiving surface for supporting the connecting rod.
6. The connecting assembly for a storage basket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper and / or lower part of the first connector has a notch, and an assembly cavity is formed between the upper and / or lower parts of the first connector and the second connector.
7. The connecting assembly for a storage basket according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper bottom end and / or lower top end of the first connector are provided with an inner plate extending toward the direction of the second connector.
8. The connecting assembly for a storage basket according to claim 7, characterized in that: A protrusion is provided on the inward-facing side wall of the side wing, and a rim is provided on the upper and / or lower end of the side of the second connector on which the insert is provided, and the end of the protrusion away from the inner plate is engaged with the inner side of the rim.
9. A storage rack, comprising at least two sets of storage baskets, multiple sets of connecting rods, and a connecting assembly for the storage baskets as described in any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that: The connecting components are respectively assembled on the storage baskets. One set of storage baskets is assembled on the upward-facing end of the connecting rod through the cooperation between the connecting component and the connecting rod, and the other set of storage baskets is assembled on the downward-facing end of the connecting rod through the cooperation between the connecting component and the connecting rod.
10. The storage rack according to claim 9, characterized in that: It also includes end caps, which are mounted on the upper part of the connecting assembly of the uppermost storage basket and / or on the lower part of the connecting member of the lowermost storage basket.