Wine cabinet with hidden door hinge

By using a concealed hinge structure and hinge pivot design, the problem of exposed hinges on existing wine cabinet or refrigerator doors is solved, resulting in a flat appearance, balanced stress distribution, and convenient installation, while improving the durability and aesthetics of the door.

CN223769108UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06VINOPRO APPLIANCES CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423141552.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-18
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-18

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Technical Problem

The exposed hinge structure of existing wine cabinets or refrigerators results in an uneven and unsightly overall appearance, and the uneven load-bearing of the hinge plate affects the durability of the door and the convenience of installation.

Method used

The door adopts a concealed hinge structure. By setting a hinge cavity and a rotation hole on the inside of the door, the hinge shaft is hidden in the hinge cavity. The pad is fitted with the fixed cavity to achieve the concealment of the door hinge. The upper and lower hinge shafts jointly support the weight of the door. Metal materials are used to enhance wear resistance.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a flush connection between the wine cabinet or refrigerator door and the top surface of the cabinet, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing appearance, balanced door stress, improved stability, easier installation and disassembly, and extended service life.

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Abstract

The wine cabinet with the hidden door hinges comprises a cabinet body, a door body, the door hinges and cushion blocks, hinge cavities with side openings and rear openings are formed in the upper corner and the lower corner of one side of the door body, and each hinge cavity comprises a rotating hole with a lower opening and a fixing cavity; the door hinge comprises a fixed seat plate, a shaft seat plate and a hinge rotating shaft arranged on the shaft seat plate; the cushion block is in a right-angle shape and comprises a cushion part and a fixing part. The fixed seat plate is fixed with the front panel of the cabinet body, the shaft seat plate is rotationally matched with the hinge cavity, and the hinge shaft is rotationally matched with the rotating hole; the fixing part and the fixing cavity are embedded and fixed, and the cushion part is attached to the hinged cavity bottom plate and is in clearance fit with the shaft seat plate. The shaft seat plate is hidden in the hinge cavity, and the fixed seat plate is arranged in a gap between the door body and the cabinet body. Due to the adoption of the structure, the door hinge and the rotating hole are hidden and not exposed, and the top surface of the door body is flush with the top surface of the cabinet body, so that the whole wine cabinet is flat and attractive in appearance; and meanwhile, the door body is supported by the hinge rotating shafts on the two door hinges together, so that the door body is stressed in a balanced manner.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wine cabinet technology. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, Chinese utility model patent CN201220440070.5 discloses a concealed wine cabinet / refrigerator door limiting mechanism. It includes a cabinet body and a door that seals the cabinet opening. Concealed limiting structures are installed at the upper and lower ends of one side of the cabinet body and the door. Each concealed limiting mechanism includes a hinge plate fixed to the cabinet body, with a transverse support arm extending from the hinge plate. A limiting component is installed on the corresponding cabinet door, and a limiting through groove is formed on the limiting component. The end of the transverse support arm is connected to a pivot. With the rotatable connection to the limiting groove, the horizontal support arm is concealed within the limiting groove when the cabinet door is closed. When the door is opened to its maximum angle, the limiting components fixed to the upper and lower parts of the cabinet door and the hinge plates fixed to the upper and lower parts of the cabinet body interfere with each other. The end face of the limiting groove abuts against the horizontal support arm, preventing the cabinet door from opening further. This achieves the simultaneous upper and lower limiting function of the door. Since the horizontal support arm is concealed within the limiting groove when the cabinet door is closed, it is ingenious, novel, practical, and aesthetically pleasing. The problems are as follows: 1. Because the hinge plates at the top and bottom of the cabinet are exposed, the top surface of the cabinet door is higher than the top surface of the cabinet and the bottom surface is lower than the bottom surface of the cabinet, resulting in an uneven and unsightly overall appearance of the wine cabinet or refrigerator; 2. The hinge axis of the upper hinge plate is vertically upward, and the hinge axis of the lower hinge plate is vertically downward. The cabinet door is entirely supported by the horizontal support arm at the top of the cabinet, while the horizontal support arm at the bottom of the cabinet does not support the door, resulting in poor durability and stability of the cabinet door; 3. The hinge holes at the top and bottom of one side of the cabinet door are exposed, making the cabinet door even more unsightly; 4. When installing the cabinet door, one hinge plate must be fixed first, then the cabinet must be flipped over and the hinges on both hinge plates must be inserted into the hinge holes of the cabinet door before the other hinge plate is fixed to the cabinet, making the installation and removal of the cabinet door inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a wine cabinet with a concealed hinge design. It features a concealed hinge and rotation hole structure, making assembly convenient. Furthermore, the top surface of the door is flush with the top surface of the cabinet, resulting in a very flat and aesthetically pleasing overall appearance. At the same time, the hinge pivots on the two hinges located at the top and bottom support the door, ensuring balanced force distribution and making the door more durable and stable.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] This utility model is implemented as follows: a wine cabinet with concealed door hinges, which includes a cabinet body with a front opening, a door body, two door hinges and two pads. The door body is hinged to the cabinet body through the door hinges to realize the opening / closing of the cabinet body.

[0006] A hinge cavity with a side opening and a rear opening is provided at the upper corner and lower corner of the inner side of the door body, respectively. The hinge cavity includes a rotating hole with a lower opening on its top plate and a fixed cavity on the bottom plate at its rear opening. The fixed cavity is connected to the hinge cavity.

[0007] The door hinge includes a fixed seat plate, a pivot plate, and a hinge shaft disposed on the pivot plate; the hinge shaft is disposed at the corner of the pivot plate and extends vertically upward, the fixed seat plate and the pivot plate are perpendicular, and the fixed seat plate is in a right-angle shape.

[0008] The pad includes a pad portion and a fixing portion, and the pad is in a right-angled shape;

[0009] Two fixed base plates are respectively installed at the upper and lower corners of one side of the front panel of the cabinet. The shaft base plate is rotatably engaged with the hinge cavity, and the hinge shaft is rotatably engaged with the rotating hole. The fixed part is fitted and fixed with the fixed cavity, and the pad is attached to the bottom plate of the hinge cavity and has a clearance fit with the shaft base plate. In the closed state, the shaft base plate is embedded in the hinge cavity, and the fixed base plate is located in the gap between the door and the cabinet.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, it also includes a hollow, bottom-opening bushing, which is fixed inside the rotating hole; the hinge shaft and the bushing are rotatably engaged.

[0011] The lower opening of the bushing is provided with an annular flange, which fits against the top plate of the hinge cavity and slides with the bearing plate.

[0012] Specifically, the shaft length of the hinge shaft is slightly greater than the sleeve cavity length of the bushing. The hinge shaft is inserted into the bushing and abuts against the top plate of the sleeve cavity. A gap is provided between the top surface of the hinge cavity and the upper surface of the bearing plate.

[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model: the bearing plate is a right trapezoid, the lower base of the bearing plate is perpendicularly connected to the fixed base plate, and the hinge shaft is set at the corner formed by the upper base of the bearing plate and the right angle side;

[0014] The hinge cavity is in the shape of a right trapezoid, with the end opening located at the right angle side.

[0015] As a further improvement of this utility model: a stop groove is provided on the right-angled side of the bearing plate; the side opening end of the front wall plate of the hinge cavity is engaged with the stop groove.

[0016] As a further improvement of this utility model: in order to make the side and rear surfaces of the door body flat and to cover the side opening of the hinge cavity, the length of the pad is equal to the cavity depth of the hinge cavity.

[0017] The shape and size of the fixing part are the same as the shape and size of the fixing cavity.

[0018] As a further improvement of this utility model, the door hinge and bushing are made of metal material, which effectively enhances their wear resistance, ensures the service life of the door, and enhances the stability of the door.

[0019] This utility model discloses a wine cabinet with a concealed hinge design. Because a hinge cavity is provided in the door body, the hinge's bearing plate and hinge shaft are embedded in the hinge cavity, and the hinge shaft rotatably engages with the rotating hole. The fixing part of the pad is fitted and fixed into the fixing cavity, and the pad is in contact with the bottom plate of the hinge cavity. When the door is closed, the bearing plate is embedded in the hinge cavity, and the fixing plate is located in the gap between the door body and the cabinet body, thus achieving a concealed hinge structure. Compared with the prior art, this design has the following advantages:

[0020] 1. The bearing plate and hinge shaft are hidden inside the hinge cavity, and the door hinge and hinge hole are not exposed. Furthermore, the top surface of the door is flush with the top surface of the cabinet, making the overall appearance of the wine cabinet or refrigerator flat and beautiful.

[0021] Second, the hinge pivots on the two door hinges at the top and bottom support the weight of the door, making the door body supported by a balanced force, less prone to tilting, enhancing the stability and durability of the door body, and effectively extending the service life of the wine cabinet.

[0022] 3. The hinge axis is set at the corner formed by the bottom of the hinge plate and the right angle side, which can reduce the rotation space of the inner side of the door hinge, making it convenient for the wine cabinet to be installed in a recessed manner.

[0023] Fourth, the assembly or disassembly of the doors is more convenient and faster, improving the production efficiency of the wine cabinet. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is one of the exploded perspective views of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 This is the second exploded perspective view of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a partial perspective view of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a top view of the door hinge of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a partial exploded perspective view of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 7 This is a partial sectional view of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A-A view.

[0032] The diagram is marked with the following: 1. Cabinet body; 2. Door body; 3. Door hinge; 4. Pad; 21. Hinge cavity; 22. Rotating hole; 23. Fixed cavity; 31. Fixed seat plate; 32. Shaft seat plate; 33. Hinge shaft; 41. Pad part; 42. Fixed part; 321. Stop groove; 5. Bushing; 51. Flanged edge. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the technical solutions and effects of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0034] The terms "connection," "setting," and "installation" used in this utility model should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a movable connection, or a detachable connection; it can also be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; and it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the actual situation. The terms "inner," "outer," "front," "rear," "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., describe the orientation or positional relationship of the device / component indicated in the drawings, and do not emphasize that the indicated component / device must have a specific orientation structure and operation, and should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. The terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only for the convenience of description to distinguish different components with the same name, and do not indicate a sequential or primary / secondary relationship.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a wine cabinet with concealed hinges includes a cabinet body 1 with a front opening, a door body 2, two door hinges 3, and two pads 4; the door body 2 is hinged to the cabinet body 1 through the door hinges 3 to realize the opening / closing of the cabinet body.

[0036] The door body 2 has a hinge cavity 21 with a side opening and a rear opening at the upper and lower corners of one side. The hinge cavity 21 includes a rotating hole 22 with a lower opening on its top plate and a fixing cavity 23 on the bottom plate at its side opening. The fixing cavity 23 is connected to the hinge cavity 21.

[0037] The door hinge 3 includes a fixed seat plate 31, a pivot plate 32, and a hinge shaft 33 disposed on the pivot plate 32; the hinge shaft 33 is disposed at the corner of the pivot plate 32 and extends vertically upward, the fixed seat plate 31 and the pivot plate 32 are perpendicular, and the fixed seat plate 31 is in a right-angle shape.

[0038] like Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the pad 4 is in the shape of a right angle and includes a pad portion 41 and a fixing portion 42;

[0039] Two fixed base plates 31 are respectively set on the upper and lower corners of the right side of the front panel of the cabinet 1. The shaft base plate 32 is rotatably engaged with the hinge cavity 21, and the hinge shaft 33 is rotatably engaged with the rotation hole 22. The fixed part 42 is fitted and fixed with the fixed cavity 23, and the pad part 41 is attached to the bottom plate of the hinge cavity 21 and has a clearance fit with the shaft base plate 32. In the closed state, the shaft base plate 32 is embedded in the hinge cavity 21, and the fixed base plate 31 is located in the gap between the door 2 and the cabinet 1. The door hinge 3 is completely hidden and not exposed, making the wine cabinet look beautiful overall.

[0040] With this structural design, during door assembly, firstly, the two door hinges are respectively positioned at the upper and lower corners of the right side of the front panel of cabinet 1, and the fixing plate 31 is fixedly connected to the right side of the cabinet with screws; next, the upright door 2 is lifted and aligned with the door hinge 3, and the pivot plate 32 and the hinge shaft 33 are inserted into the hinge cavity 21; after alignment, the hinge shafts 33 on the two door hinges are respectively inserted into the rotation holes 22 in the hinge cavity, and the door 2 moves downward relative to the cabinet 1, causing the door to... The top surface of the door body is flush with the top surface of the cabinet body, the top surface of the bearing plate 32 is in close contact with the top wall of the hinge cavity, and the door body 2 is pivotally connected to the door hinge 3; two hinge shafts 33 are set at the top and bottom to support the door body; then, two pads 4 are used, the pad part 41 on the pad is inserted into the gap between the bottom surface of the bearing plate 32 and the bottom plate of the hinge cavity 21 to restrict the upward axial movement of the door body 2, the screw passes through the connecting hole on the fixing part 42 and is screwed into the wall plate of the fixing cavity 23, and the pad 4 is fixedly embedded in the hinge cavity 21.

[0041] As a further improvement to this utility model: such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, it also includes a hollow, lowerly open bushing 5, which is fixed inside the rotating hole 22; the hinge shaft 33 is rotatably engaged with the bushing 5.

[0042] The lower opening of the bushing 5 is provided with an annular flange 51, which fits against the top plate of the hinge cavity 21 and slides with the bearing plate 32.

[0043] Specifically, the shaft length of the hinge shaft 33 is slightly greater than the cavity length of the bushing 5. The hinge shaft 33 is inserted into the bushing 5 and abuts against the top plate of the bushing cavity. There is a gap between the top surface of the hinge cavity 21 and the upper surface of the bearing plate 32. The two hinge shafts set at the top and bottom support the weight of the door together, so that the door body is supported by a balanced force.

[0044] As a further improvement to this utility model: to reduce the rotation space range of the inner side of the door hinge, facilitating the embedded installation of the wine cabinet. For example... Figure 5 , Figure 7 As shown, the bearing plate 32 is a right trapezoid, and the bottom of the bearing plate is perpendicularly connected to the fixed seat plate 31. The hinge shaft 33 is located at the corner formed by the bottom of the bearing plate and the right angle side.

[0045] The hinge cavity 21 is in the shape of a right trapezoid, with the end opening located at the right angle side.

[0046] As a further improvement of this utility model: in order to limit the opening range of the door and prevent the door from colliding with other parts, such as... Figures 6 to 8 As shown, the right-angled side of the bearing plate 32 is provided with a stop groove 321; the side opening end 211 of the front wall plate of the hinge cavity 21 is engaged with the stop groove 321.

[0047] As a further improvement of this utility model: in order to make the side and rear surfaces of the door body flat and to cover the side opening of the hinge cavity, the length of the pad 41 is equal to the cavity depth of the hinge cavity 21.

[0048] The shape and size of the fixing part 42 are the same as those of the fixing cavity 23, that is, the thickness of the fixing part 42 is equal to the cavity depth of the fixing cavity 23, the width of the fixing part 42 is equal to the cavity width of the fixing cavity 23, and the height of the fixing part 42 is equal to the cavity height of the fixing cavity 23.

[0049] The hinge 3 and bushing 5 are made of metal, which effectively enhances their wear resistance, ensures the service life of the door, and enhances the stability of the door.

[0050] Although the present invention has been shown and described in the embodiments, for those skilled in the art, various modifications, substitutions and variations based on the foregoing embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort, all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A door-hinged wine cabinet characterized by: It includes cabinet, door, door hinge and cushion block; the hinge cavity with side opening and rear opening is arranged at the upper and lower corners of the inner side of the door, the hinge cavity includes the rotating hole with lower opening arranged on the top plate and the fixing cavity arranged on the bottom plate of the rear opening, the fixing cavity is communicated with the hinge cavity; the door hinge includes the fixed seat plate, the shaft seat plate and the hinge shaft arranged on the shaft seat plate; the hinge shaft is arranged at the corner of the shaft seat plate and vertically extends upward; the cushion block includes the cushion part and the fixed part; The fixed seat plate is arranged at the upper and lower corners of the front panel of the cabinet, the shaft seat plate is rotationally matched with the hinge cavity, the hinge shaft is rotationally matched with the rotating hole; the fixed part is embedded and fixed with the fixing cavity, the cushion part is attached with the bottom plate of the hinge cavity and is gap matched with the shaft seat plate; in the closed state, the shaft seat plate is embedded in the hinge cavity, and the fixed seat plate is located in the gap between the door and the cabinet.

2. The door hinge concealed wine cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes the hollow shaft sleeve with lower opening, the shaft sleeve is fixed in the rotating hole; the hinge shaft is rotationally matched with the shaft sleeve.

3. The door hinge concealed wine cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower opening of the shaft sleeve is provided with the annular flange, the annular flange is attached with the top plate of the hinge cavity and is sliding matched with the shaft seat plate.

4. The door hinge concealed wine cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The length of the shaft rod of the hinge shaft is slightly larger than the length of the sleeve cavity of the shaft sleeve, the hinge shaft is inserted into the shaft sleeve and abuts against the top plate of the sleeve cavity of the shaft sleeve.

5. The door hinge concealed wine cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The right angle edge of the shaft seat plate is provided with the stop groove; the side opening end of the front wall plate of the hinge cavity is matched with the stop groove.

6. The door hinge concealed wine cabinet according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The fixed seat plate and the shaft seat plate are perpendicular, the fixed seat plate is in the shape of right angle; the cushion block is in the shape of right angle.

7. The door hinge concealed wine cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that: The shaft seat plate is in the shape of right angle trapezoid, the lower base of the shaft seat plate is vertically connected with the fixed seat plate, the hinge shaft is arranged at the corner formed by the upper base and the right angle edge of the shaft seat plate; the hinge cavity is in the shape of right angle trapezoid, the end opening is arranged at the right angle edge.

8. The door hinge concealed wine cabinet according to claim 7, characterized in that: The length of the cushion part is equal to the depth of the cavity of the hinge cavity; The shape and size of the fixed part are same with the shape and size of the fixing cavity.

9. The door-hinge concealed wine cabinet according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that: The door hinge and the shaft sleeve are made of metal material.

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