Connecting structure and storage rack
The connection structure using hooks and fasteners solves the problem of complex installation of the shelf and support frame, achieving simple installation and stable connection without tools.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520651758.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-08
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, the installation of the shelf and the support frame requires the use of screws or bolts, and the installation process is complicated and limited by the limited operating space.
The connection structure adopts a combination of hook and fastener. The hook is located on the side of the shelf. The hook is inserted into the slot of the fastener and cooperates with the limiting part to achieve a connection without screws or bolts, simplifying the installation process.
It enables simple installation without the need for tools, avoids the impact of limited operating space, and improves installation efficiency and stability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of furniture technology, and in particular to a connecting structure and a storage rack. Background Technology
[0002] In related technologies, when installing shelves, screws or bolts are required to connect the shelf panels and the support frame, which necessitates the use of installation tools. Furthermore, the operating space between the shelf panels and the support frame is usually limited during installation, which can easily cause the screws to protrude from the shelf surface, making them difficult to operate and complicating the installation process. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a connecting structure and a shelf to solve the problem of the complicated installation of the shelf and the support frame in the prior art.
[0004] To achieve one, some, or all of the above-mentioned objectives, or other objectives, embodiments of this utility model provide a connecting structure for a storage rack. The storage rack includes at least two support frames and at least one shelf. The connecting structure includes hooks and fasteners. Each hook includes at least one hook and a side plate with the hook. At least one hook is provided on the corresponding side of the shelf. The fastener is disposed on the crossbeam of the support frame. The fastener includes a slot for inserting the hook from top to bottom, and the opening of the slot facing the shelf has a limiting portion that tightly engages the portion of the hook inserted into the slot.
[0005] In some embodiments, the hook includes a support plate perpendicular to the side plate for supporting the shelf.
[0006] In some embodiments, when a hook is provided on a corresponding side of the shelf, the hook is provided with at least two hooks; or, when a hook is provided on a corresponding side of the shelf, the hook is provided with at least one hook.
[0007] In some embodiments, when at least two hooks are provided on the corresponding side of the shelf, the two hooks located on opposite sides of the shelf share a single support plate.
[0008] In some embodiments, the latch further includes an overlap cover disposed above the latch for mates with the top dimension of the latch. The overlap cover is perpendicular to the side plate, and the upper surface of the overlap cover is in the same plane as the top surface of the side plate.
[0009] In some embodiments, the hook and / or the overlap cover are integrally formed with the side plate by processing the side plate.
[0010] This utility model also provides a storage rack. The storage rack includes the connection structure described in any of the above embodiments. The support frame includes two vertical beams and at least one horizontal beam connecting the two vertical beams. The horizontal beam is a square tube beam or a U-shaped beam, and the fastener is provided on the corner of the horizontal beam near the storage board.
[0011] In some embodiments, the shelf includes two support frames and at least one shelf between the two support frames; or, the shelf includes three or more support frames spaced apart and at least one shelf between two adjacent support frames.
[0012] In some embodiments, when the support frame has multiple crossbeams, the shelf also includes side vertical panels disposed within a frame-like space formed by the crossbeams and vertical beams.
[0013] In some embodiments, when the hook has an overlap cover, there is a gap between the edge of the overlap cover away from the hook and the latch, and the shelf includes a limiting member with one end insertable into the gap and the other end limiting the side panel.
[0014] The connection structure and shelf of this utility model embodiment, when assembling the shelf and the support frame, the shelf is inserted from top to bottom into the snap fastener's slot by inserting the snap hooks on the corresponding side of the shelf into the snap fastener's slot. With the cooperation of the snap fastener and the limiting part, the snap fastener and the snap hook are tightly connected, and the shelf is installed on the support frame. This makes it possible to assemble the shelf and the support frame without screws or bolts, without the need for installation tools, and without being limited by the limited operating space between the shelf and the support frame. The installation is relatively simple and convenient.
[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description
[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the hook component of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of one embodiment of the fastener of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the hook component of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the hook component of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth embodiment of the hook component of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the sixth embodiment of the hook component of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after installation according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of a storage rack according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shelf after installation according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0026] Main component reference numerals:
[0027] Shelf 1000;
[0028] Connection structure 100; hook piece 10; side plate 11; hook 13; first side 15; second side 17; support plate 18; mounting hole 181; overlap cover 19;
[0029] Fastener 30; bayonet 31, opening 311; limiting part 33, first limiting sub-part 331, second limiting sub-part 333; gap 35; fastener 50;
[0030] Support frame 200; vertical beam 210; horizontal beam 230; support surface 2301; frame-shaped space 250;
[0031] Storage board 300; side 310, first side 3101, second side 3103, third side 3105, fourth side 3107; side vertical plate 400; limiting component 500; anti-slip component 600, anti-slip inner plug 6001, adjusting foot 6003. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the embodiments of this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this utility model.
[0033] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a connecting structure 100 for a shelf 1000. The shelf 1000 includes at least two support frames 200 and at least one shelf 300. The connecting structure 100 includes a hook 10 and a fastener 30. The hook 10 includes at least one hook 13 and a side plate 11 with the hook 13. At least one hook 10 is provided on the corresponding side 310 of the shelf 300. The fastener 30 is provided on the crossbeam 230 of the support frame 200. The fastener 30 includes a slot 31 into which the hook 13 can be inserted from top to bottom, and the opening 311 of the slot 31 facing the shelf 300 has a limiting part 33 that tightly connects the portion of the hook 10 inserted into the slot 31 with the slot 31.
[0034] Thus, in this embodiment of the present invention, when the shelf 300 and the support frame 200 are assembled, the shelf 300 is inserted from top to bottom into the latch 31 of the fastener 30 through the latch 13 on the latch 10 of the corresponding side 310 of the shelf 300. With the cooperation of the latch 31 and the limiting part 33, the fastener 30 and the latch 10 are tightly connected, and the shelf 300 is installed on the support frame 200. This makes it possible to assemble the shelf 300 and the support frame 200 without screws or other screws, without the need for installation tools, and without being limited by the limited operating space between the shelf 300 and the support frame 200. The installation is relatively simple and convenient.
[0035] Figure 1 The first embodiment of the hook member 10 is shown. In this embodiment, the hook member 10 has a side plate 11 and a support plate 18 perpendicular to the side plate 11 and supported on the bottom of the two side edges of the shelf 300. The side plate 11 is provided with four hooks 13, each pair of hooks 13 forming a group. Each hook 13 is L-shaped and the hooks 13 in a group are arranged opposite to each other.
[0036] The side plate 11 and the hook 13 can be integrally formed. Of course, those skilled in the art can also choose not to form them integrally, as an integrally formed structure is easier to process. A hook component 10 may contain one or more hooks 13. For example, there may be two hooks 13 arranged opposite or opposite each other along the length y of the side plate 11. Although the two hooks 13 shown in the figure are L-shaped, the shape of the hooks 13 of this utility model is not limited to the example shown in the figure. They may also be other semi-enclosed structures or spiral structures. As long as the hooks 13 are engaged in the bayonet 31, a tight fit connection can be achieved.
[0037] like Figure 2 As shown, the fastener 30 and Figure 1The shape of the hook 10 shown is adapted to the slot 31, allowing the hook 13 to be inserted from top to bottom. The opening 311 of the slot 31 facing the shelf 300 has a limiting part 33 that can abut against the corresponding part of the hook 13. The limiting part 33 allows the shape of the slot 31 to adapt to the hook 13. Since there are two hooks 13 in the figure, there are also two corresponding limiting parts 33. Because the hooks 13 are L-shaped, the limiting part 33 in this embodiment is a vertical plate structure, making the slot 31 form a shape that allows two L-shaped hooks 13 to be inserted and engaged, thus tightly connecting the hook 10 and the fastener 30.
[0038] The hook component 10 can be made of metal or other materials, and there is no limitation on it.
[0039] Figure 3 A second embodiment of the hook component 10 is shown. In this embodiment, the side plate 11 forms the corresponding side of the shelf 300, that is, the hooks 13 are directly provided on the corresponding side 310 of the shelf 300. Each shelf 300 has four hooks 13 on its corresponding side 310, with each pair of hooks 13 forming a group. Based on this embodiment, other numbers of hooks 13 can also be provided, and the number of hooks 13 in each group can be adjusted as needed.
[0040] Figure 4 A third embodiment of the hook member 10 is shown. In this embodiment, the hook member 10 has only one hook 13, and two hook members 10 are provided on a corresponding side 310 of the shelf 300. In other embodiments based on this embodiment, the hook member 10 may also be provided with three or more hook members.
[0041] In this embodiment, an overlap cover 19 is provided above the hook 13 on the side plate 11. The overlap cover 19 matches the top size of the latch 31. The overlap cover 19 is perpendicular to the side plate 11, and the upper surface of the overlap cover 19 is on the same plane as the top surface of the side plate 11. This makes the connection relatively flat when the hook 10 and the fastener 30 are assembled.
[0042] Figure 5 A fourth embodiment of the hook member 10 is shown. In this embodiment, the hook member 10 has only one hook 13, and two hook members 10 are provided on one corresponding side 310 of the shelf 300. The two hook members 10 facing each other on opposite sides of the shelf 300 share a support plate 18.
[0043] This embodiment is the same as the previous embodiment, and an overlap cover 19 is also provided above the hook 13 on the side plate 11.
[0044] Figure 6A fifth embodiment of the hook is shown, which is similar to the first embodiment, but with the addition of an overlap cover 19.
[0045] The following is a more detailed explanation with reference to several accompanying figures.
[0046] like Figure 4 or Figure 5 As shown, two hooks 10 can be respectively provided on the first side 3101 and the second side 3103 of the shelf 300. The two hooks 10 provided on the first side 3101 can be respectively provided at both ends of the first side 3101. The two hooks 10 provided on the second side 3103 can be respectively provided at both ends of the second side 3103. The hook 10 can include a hook 13. On the crossbeam 230 of the support frame 200, there are corresponding fasteners 30 at the positions corresponding to the hooks 13. When the shelf 300 is connected to the hook 10 and needs to be installed on the shelf 1000, the hook 13 can be inserted from top to bottom into the slot 31 of the fastener 30 along the height direction H of the shelf 1000 and abut against the limiting part 33, so that the fastener 30 and the hook 10 are tightly connected and the shelf 30 is installed on the support frame 200. This makes it possible to install the shelf 300 on the support frame 200 without screws or bolts, without the need for installation tools, and the installation is not limited by the limited operating space between the shelf 300 and the support frame 200. The installation is relatively simple and convenient.
[0047] It should be noted that the number of hooks 10, 13, and fasteners 30 mentioned above is for illustrative purposes only. Users can increase the number of hooks 10, 13, and fasteners 30 according to actual usage to further improve the stability of the shelf 300 installed on the support frame 200. The specific number of hooks 10, 13, and fasteners 30 is not limited here. For example, the number of hooks 10 can be 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10, etc., without limitation. The number of hooks 13 included in the hooks 10 can be, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10, etc., without limitation. The preset interval can be, for example, 10cm, 11cm, 12cm, 13cm, 14cm, 15cm, or 20cm, etc., without limitation.
[0048] Furthermore, since the shelf 300 and support frame 200 of this utility model embodiment are connected by a tenon structure through hooks 10 and fasteners 30, the structure is relatively small. When the shelf 1000 needs to be transported, multiple hooks 10 can be disassembled from the shelf 300, stacked, packaged, and then transported, resulting in lower packaging and transportation costs.
[0049] Furthermore, in this embodiment of the invention, as the number of items supported by the shelf 300 increases, the holding force between the hook 13 and the limiting part 33 also increases with the increase in the load on the shelf 300, making the hook 10 and the fastener 30 more tightly connected. This allows the shelf 300 to be more tightly installed on the support frame 200, making it difficult for it to detach from the support frame 200, thereby improving the stability of the shelf 1000.
[0050] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 or Figure 6 In some embodiments, the hook member 10 includes a support plate 18 disposed perpendicularly to the side plate 11 for supporting the shelf 300.
[0051] Specifically, the hook 10 may include a support plate 18. The support plate 18 may be disposed on the first side 15 of the side plate 11. The side plate 11 and the support plate 18 may be integrally formed. Of course, those skilled in the art may choose not to form them integrally, as an integrally formed structure is easier to process. The side plate 11 and the support plate 18 may be vertically arranged to form an L-shaped structure, so that when the hook 10 is connected to the edge of the shelf 300, the L-shaped structure can effectively support the bottom surface of the shelf 300, while abutting against the side of the shelf 300, providing a certain degree of protection to the side of the shelf 300.
[0052] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, when at least two hooks 10 are provided on the corresponding side 310 of the shelf 300, the length of the support plate 18 can be less than the length of the corresponding side 310 of the shelf 300, so as to reduce the production material consumption of the support plate 18 while ensuring that the support plate 18 can support the shelf 300.
[0053] In another embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, when a hook 10 is provided on the corresponding side 310 of the shelf 300, the length of the support plate 18 can be the same as the side length of the shelf 300, so that the hook 10 can support the shelf 300 more stably.
[0054] It should be noted that the above description of the length of the support plate 18 is only an example, and those skilled in the art can make adaptive settings according to actual application conditions, without making specific restrictions here.
[0055] Please see Figure 3 or Figure 6In some embodiments, when a hook 10 is provided on the corresponding side 310 of the shelf 300, the hook 10 is provided with at least two hooks 13. That is, in this embodiment of the present invention, when only one hook 10 is provided on the corresponding side 310 of the shelf 300, the hook 10 can have at least two hooks 13. When the shelf 300 is connected to the hook 10 and needs to be installed on the shelf 1000, the hook 13 can be inserted from top to bottom along the height direction H of the shelf 1000 into the slot 31 of the fastener 30 and abut against the limiting part 33, so that the fastener 30 and the hook 10 are tightly connected, and the shelf 300 is firmly installed on the support frame 200. This makes it possible to assemble the shelf 300 and the support frame 200 without screws or bolts, without the need for installation tools, and the installation is not limited by the limited operating space between the shelf 300 and the support frame 200. The installation is relatively simple and convenient.
[0056] In one embodiment, a hook 10 can be provided on both the first side 3101 and the second side 3103 of the shelf 300, and two hooks 13 can be provided on the second side 17 of the side plate 11. The two hooks 13 can be provided along the length direction y of the side plate 11 on the second side 17 of the side plate 11, and the two hooks 13 can be provided at a preset distance apart. A corresponding fastener 30 is provided on the crossbeam 230 of the support frame 200 at the position corresponding to the two hooks 13. When the shelf 300 is connected to the hook 10 and needs to be installed on the shelf 1000, the hook 13 can be inserted from top to bottom into the slot 31 of the fastener 30 along the height direction H of the shelf 1000, and abut against the limiting part 33, so that the fastener 30 and the hook 10 are tightly connected, and the shelf 300 is installed on the support frame 200. This makes it possible to assemble the shelf 300 and the support frame 200 without screws or bolts, without the need for installation tools, and the installation is not limited by the limited operating space between the shelf 300 and the support frame 200. The installation is relatively simple and convenient.
[0057] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5In some embodiments, when the corresponding side 310 of the shelf 300 is provided with at least two hooks 10, the hooks 10 are provided with at least one hook 13. That is, in this embodiment of the utility model, when at least two hooks 10 are provided on the corresponding side 310 of the shelf 300, each hook 10 is provided with at least one hook 13. When the shelf 300 is connected to the hook 10 and needs to be installed on the shelf 1000, at least one hook 13 on the hook 10 is inserted from top to bottom into the slot 31 of the fastener 30 along the height direction H of the shelf 1000, and abuts against the limiting part 33, so that the fastener 30 and the hook 10 are tightly connected, and the shelf 300 is firmly installed on the support frame 200. This makes it possible to assemble the shelf 300 and the support frame 200 without screws or bolts, without the need for installation tools, and the installation is not limited by the limited operating space between the shelf 300 and the support frame 200. The installation is relatively simple and convenient.
[0058] In one embodiment, two hooks 10 can be provided on the first side 3101 and the second side 3103 of the shelf 300, and one hook 13 can be provided on the second side 17 of the side plate 11. A corresponding fastener 30 can be provided on the crossbeam 230 of the support frame 200 at the position corresponding to the two hooks 13. When the shelf 300 is connected to the hooks 10 and needs to be installed on the shelf 1000, the hooks 13 are inserted from top to bottom into the slots 31 of the fasteners 30 along the height direction H of the shelf 1000, and abut against the limiting part 33, so that the fasteners 30 and the hooks 10 are tightly connected, and the shelf 30 is installed on the support frame 200. This allows the shelf 300 to be assembled with the support frame 200 without the need for screws or bolts, without the need for installation tools, and is not limited by the limited operating space between the shelf 300 and the support frame 200, making installation simple and convenient.
[0059] Please see Figure 6 In some embodiments, when there are at least two hooks 10 on the corresponding side 310 of the shelf 300, the two hooks 10 located on opposite sides 310 of the shelf 300 share a support plate 18.
[0060] Specifically, the shelf 300 may include a third side 3105 adjacent to the first side 3101 and a fourth side 3107 opposite to the third side 3105. Hooks 10 may be provided at both ends of the first side 3101. Hooks 10 may be provided at both ends of the second side 3103. The hooks 10 located on the second side 3103 may correspond to the hooks 10 on the first side 3101. The two hooks 10 located on opposite sides 310 of the shelf 300 can share a support plate 18 in an integral manner. That is, the hook 10 located at one end of the first side 3101 and the hook 10 located at one end of the second side 3103 can share a support plate 18 extending along the width direction L of the shelf 300. The hooks 10 located at the other end of the first side 3101 and the hook 10 located at the other end of the second side 3103 can also share a support plate 18 extending along the width direction L of the shelf 300. This allows the support plates 18 of opposite sides 310 of the shelf 300 to be connected to each other as a whole, supporting the third side 3105 and the fourth side 3107 of the shelf 300, so that the shelf 300 can be stably installed on the support frame 200.
[0061] Please see Figure 3 In some embodiments, side panel 11 may refer to the corresponding side 310 on the shelf 300. That is, side panel 11 may be integrally formed with shelf 300, and hook 13 may be directly installed on the corresponding side 310 of shelf 300. It is not necessary to set side panel 11 on the corresponding side 310 of shelf 300 and then install hook 13 on side panel, thereby simplifying the production process.
[0062] Please combine Figure 1 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, the hook 10 further includes an overlap cover 19 disposed above the hook 13 for matching the top size of the latch 31. The overlap cover 19 is perpendicular to the side plate 11, and the upper surface of the overlap cover 19 is on the same plane as the top surface of the side plate 11. That is, when the hook 13 moves from top to bottom along the height direction H of the support frame 200 and is inserted into the latch 31, since the overlap cover 19 is perpendicular to the side plate 11 and the upper surface of the overlap cover 19 is on the same plane as the top surface of the side plate 11, the overlap cover 19 can partially or completely cover the top of the latch 31, so that the user will not be able to directly see the structure after the hook 13 is connected to the fastener 30 from the outside. The assembled shelf 1000 is relatively simple and beautiful overall.
[0063] It should be noted that the size of the overlapping cover 19 can be smaller than the size of the top of the slot 31, so that when the hook 13 moves from top to bottom along the height direction H of the support frame 200 and is inserted into the slot 31, the overlapping cover 19 can cover part of the top of the slot 31, so that the structure after the hook 13 is connected to the fastener 30 will not be completely exposed, and the assembled shelf 1000 is relatively simple and beautiful.
[0064] like Figure 8 As shown, the size of the overlapping cover 19 can be the same as the size of the top of the slot 31, so that when the hook 13 moves from top to bottom along the height direction H of the support frame 200 and is inserted into the slot 31, the overlapping cover 19 can completely cover the top of the slot 31, so that the structure after the hook 13 is connected to the fastener 30 is completely covered, and the assembled shelf 1000 is more concise and beautiful overall.
[0065] In some embodiments, the hook 13 and / or the overlap cover 19 are integrally formed with the side plate 11 by machining the side plate 11.
[0066] In other words, this embodiment of the invention can be simplified by using a stamping and cutting process to cut the side plate 11 at the corresponding position and then bending it to form the hook 13 and / or the overlapping cover 19. After bending, the upper surface of the overlapping cover 19 can be flush with the upper edge of the side plate 11, so that when the overlapping cover 19 matches the top size of the latch 31, the overlapping cover 19 and the support surface 2301 of the crossbeam 230 are flush and form a basic fit, making the overall appearance of the shelf 1000 more concise and beautiful.
[0067] It should be noted that when processing the side plate 11 to form the hook 13, the side plate 11 can be cut at the position corresponding to the fastener 30, and then bent at least twice towards the crossbeam 230 to form the hook 13, making the manufacturing process of the hook 10 relatively simple. For example, bending at least twice towards the crossbeam 230 to form the hook 13 can be done by bending twice consecutively to form an L-shaped hook 13, or by bending three times consecutively to form a J-shaped hook 13. Alternatively, those skilled in the art can bend more than three times consecutively to form more bent hook 13 shapes as needed. The specific number of consecutive bends and the specific shape of the hook 13 are not limited here.
[0068] Please combine Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the support plate 18 may be provided with mounting holes 181, and fasteners 50 pass through the mounting holes 181 from the bottom of the support plate 18 and are fixedly connected to the bottom of the shelf 300.
[0069] That is, the support plate 18 may have one or more mounting holes 181 arranged along the length direction y of the hook member 10. When it is necessary to install the hook member 10 on the shelf 300, the fastener 50 can be fixedly connected to the bottom of the shelf 300 by passing through the mounting hole 181 from the bottom of the support plate 18, so as to facilitate the installation and removal of the hook member 10.
[0070] It should be noted that the fastener 50 can be a bolt or a screw, etc., and there is no limitation here. When multiple mounting holes 181 are provided on the support plate 18, the number of mounting holes 181 can be, for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9, and there is no limitation here.
[0071] In addition to being fixedly connected to the shelf 300 by fasteners 50 through the mounting holes 181, the support plate 18 can also be fixedly connected to the shelf 300 by adhesive or snap-fit, without any limitation.
[0072] Please combine Figure 8 and Figure 9 This utility model also provides a storage rack 1000. The storage rack 1000 includes the connection structure 100 described in any of the above embodiments. For the sake of brevity, the specific connection structure 100 is as described above and will not be repeated here.
[0073] Thus, in this embodiment of the utility model, when assembling the shelf 300 and the support frame 200, the shelf 300 is inserted from top to bottom into the latch 31 of the fastener 30 through the latch 13 on the latch 10 of the corresponding side 310 of the shelf 300. With the cooperation of the latch 31 and the limiting part 33, the fastener 30 and the latch 10 are tightly connected, and the shelf 300 is installed on the support frame 200. This makes it possible to assemble the shelf 300 and the support frame 200 without screws or other screws, without the need for installation tools, and without being limited by the limited operating space between the shelf 300 and the support frame 200. The installation is relatively simple and convenient.
[0074] In some embodiments, the support frame 200 includes two vertical beams 210 and at least one horizontal beam 230 connecting the two vertical beams 210. The horizontal beam 230 is a square tube beam or a U-shaped beam, and a fastener 30 is provided on the corner of the horizontal beam 230 near the shelf 300.
[0075] Specifically, in one embodiment, the support frame 200 may include two vertical beams 210 and one horizontal beam 230. The horizontal beam 230 can be used to connect the two vertical beams 210. The two vertical beams 210 can be welded to both ends of the horizontal beam 230, allowing for a more secure connection. Alternatively, the two vertical beams 210 can be screwed to both ends of the horizontal beam 230 for easy installation and removal.
[0076] In another embodiment, the support frame 200 may include two vertical beams 210 and multiple horizontal beams 230. The two vertical beams 210 can be welded to both ends of the multiple horizontal beams 230. The multiple horizontal beams 230 are arranged at predetermined intervals along the height direction H of the shelf 1000. This allows the vertical beams 210 to be more securely connected to the horizontal beams 230 through welding, while also facilitating the subsequent installation of multiple shelves 300 via the multiple horizontal beams 230, enabling the shelf 1000 to hold more items via the shelves 300. It should be noted that the number of horizontal beams 230 can be, for example, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10, etc., and is not limited here. The predetermined intervals can be, for example, 10cm, 20cm, 30cm, 40cm, 50cm, 60cm, 70cm, 80cm, 90cm, or 100cm, etc., and are not limited here.
[0077] Furthermore, the crossbeam 230 can be a square tube beam or a ┌┐ shaped beam, and a fastener 30 can be provided on the corner of the crossbeam 230 near the shelf 300. That is, when the crossbeam 230 is a square tube beam, the fastener 30 provided on the crossbeam 230 can be covered by the square tube beam, so that the structure after the hook 13 and the fastener 30 are engaged can be completely covered by the square tube beam and will not be exposed, which can improve the overall aesthetics of the shelf 1000. When the crossbeam 230 adopts a ┌┐ shaped beam, it can be ensured that the side of the crossbeam 230 near the shelf 300 has an edge, so that the fastener 30 can be formed on the edge of the crossbeam 230 near the shelf 300. This makes it easy for the shelf 300 to be fastened to the fastener 30 by the hook 13. This means that the shelf 300 and the support frame 200 can be assembled without screws or bolts, and no installation tools are needed. Moreover, the installation is not limited by the limited operating space between the shelf 300 and the support frame 200, making the installation simple and convenient.
[0078] In some embodiments, the shelf 1000 includes two support frames 200 and at least one shelf 300 located between the two support frames 200; or, the shelf 1000 includes three or more support frames 200 spaced apart and at least one shelf 300 located between two adjacent support frames 200.
[0079] That is, in one embodiment, the shelf 1000 may include two support frames 200 and a shelf 300. The shelf 300 may be located between the two support frames 200. Both sides of the shelf 300 may be connected to the hooks 10 respectively. The shelf 300 may be engaged with the fasteners 30 on the crossbeams 230 of the two support frames 200 by the hooks 13, so as to install the shelf 300 between the two support frames 200.
[0080] In another embodiment, the shelf 1000 may include two support frames 200 and multiple shelf panels 300. The multiple shelf panels 300 may be located between the two support frames 200. Both sides of each shelf panel 300 are connected to a hook 10. The multiple shelf panels 300 can be engaged with fasteners 30 on the crossbeams 230 of the two support frames 200 via hooks 13 on the hook 10, thereby installing the multiple shelf panels 300 between the two support frames 200 and allowing the shelf 1000 to hold more items. It should be noted that the number of shelf panels 300, for example, can be 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8, without limitation.
[0081] In another embodiment, the shelf 1000 may include three or more support frames 200 spaced at predetermined intervals, and a shelf 300 located between two adjacent support frames 200. Each shelf 300 can be engaged with a fastener 30 on the crossbeam 230 of the two adjacent support frames 200 via a hook 13 provided by the hook member 10, thereby installing the shelf 300 between the two adjacent support frames 200. It should be noted that the three or more support frames 200 may be, for example, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, or ten, and there is no limitation herein.
[0082] In another embodiment, the shelf 1000 may include three or more support frames 200 spaced at predetermined intervals, and multiple shelf panels 300 located between two adjacent support frames 200. Each shelf panel 300 can be engaged with a fastener 30 on the crossbeam 230 of the two adjacent support frames 200 by means of a hook 13 provided by a hook member 10, so as to install multiple shelf panels 300 between two adjacent support frames 200.
[0083] It should be further noted that the shelf 300 can be made of wood or metal; there are no restrictions. That is, when the shelf 300 is made of wood, the connecting structure 100 of the assembled shelf 1000 can have a wood grain, making the assembled shelf 1000 connecting structure 1000 more aesthetically pleasing; when the shelf 300 is made of metal, the better rigidity of the metal sheet can extend the service life of the shelf 300.
[0084] The support frame 200 can be made of metal, and there is no limitation on its material composition. Specifically, when made of metal, the support frame 200 can be made of any of the following: carbon steel, plastic, stainless steel, and aluminum alloy. In this embodiment, the support frame 200 is preferably made of stainless steel. This gives the support frame 200 high strength, enabling it to withstand greater loads and pressures, thus making it more stable and reliable when bearing heavy objects or external pressures. Furthermore, it provides excellent durability, allowing for long-term use in various environments without being easily affected by corrosion, oxidation, or wear, extending the service life of the support frame 200. The support frame 200 is preferably a hollow structure to reduce its weight, facilitate transportation, and lower transportation costs.
[0085] Please see Figure 8 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, when there are multiple crossbeams 230 of the support frame 200, the shelf 1000 also includes side vertical plates 400 disposed in the frame-like space 250 formed by the crossbeams 230 and the vertical beams 210.
[0086] That is, in one embodiment, when there are two crossbeams 230 of the support frame 200, the two crossbeams 230 can be set at a preset distance along the height direction H of the shelf 1000 and located between the two vertical beams 210 to form a frame-shaped space 250. The side vertical plates 400 can be set in the frame-shaped space 250 by snap-fit or screw-fit, so that while the side vertical plates 400 are installed and removed, they can cover the sides of the shelf 300 to ensure that the items placed on the shelf 300 will not fall off the sides of the shelf 300.
[0087] In another embodiment, when there are multiple crossbeams 230 of the support frame 200, the multiple crossbeams 230 can be arranged at preset distances along the height direction H of the shelf 1000 and located between two vertical beams 210 to form multiple frame-shaped spaces 250. Multiple side vertical plates 400 can be set in their corresponding frame-shaped spaces 250 by snap-fit or screw-fit, so that users can set side vertical plates 400 on the sides of the support frame 200 on both sides of the corresponding shelf 300 according to actual application needs, making the assembly of the support frame 200 more flexible and convenient.
[0088] It should be noted that the number of side panels 400 can be twice the number of shelves 300. For example, if there is one shelf 300, then there can be two side panels 400. One shelf 300 can correspond to two side panels 400, so that when each shelf 300 is installed on the support frame 200, the side panels 400 can cover both sides of each shelf 300, ensuring that items placed on each shelf 300 will not fall off from the sides. For example, as... Figure 1 As shown, the side panels 400 can be divided into two groups, with each group of side panels corresponding to a support frame 200. There can be two side panels 400 in each group, and the two side panels 400 can be set in the corresponding frame spaces 250 along the height direction H of the shelf 1000.
[0089] Please see Figure 8 and Figure 9 In some embodiments, when the hook member 10 has an overlap cover 19, a gap 35 is provided between the edge of the overlap cover 19 away from the hook member 10 and the latch 31. The shelf 1000 includes a limiting member 500, one end of which can be inserted into the gap 35 and the other end of which limits the side vertical plate 400.
[0090] That is, in one embodiment, the limiting member 500 can be a vertical plate, and the hook member 10 has an overlapping cover 19. When the overlapping cover 19 is engaged with the top of the latch 31, there is a gap 35 between the edge of the overlapping cover 19 away from the hook member 10 and the latch 31. One end of the limiting member 500 can be inserted into the gap 35, and the other end of the limiting member 500 can limit the side vertical plate 400 located in the frame-shaped space 250 to prevent the side vertical plate 400 from occupying the position of the items placed on the shelf 300.
[0091] In another embodiment, the limiting member 500 can be bent at least twice to form a gap 35 between the edge of the overlapping cover 19 on the side away from the hook member 10 and the top of the latch 31 when the hook member 10 has an overlapping cover 19 and the top of the latch 31. The other end of the limiting member 500 can limit the side vertical plate 400 located in the frame space 250 so that the end of the limiting member 500 inserted into the gap 35 can be completely attached to the surface of the crossbeam 230 and the side vertical plate 400, thus preventing the side vertical plate 400 from occupying the place where items are placed on the shelf 300.
[0092] In some embodiments, the shelf 1000 further includes an anti-slip element 600. The anti-slip element 600 is disposed at the end of the vertical beam 210 facing the ground. That is, the anti-slip element 600 may include an anti-slip inner plug 6001 and an adjusting foot 6003. The anti-slip inner plug 6001 can be engaged with the end of the vertical beam 210 facing the ground, and the adjusting foot 6003 can be screwed into the anti-slip inner plug 6001, so that the support frame 200 can increase the friction with the ground through the anti-slip element 600, ensuring that the connecting structure 100 of the shelf 1000 is not easily slipped when placed on the ground. It should be noted that the anti-slip inner plug 6001 can be made of rubber or plastic, and there is no limitation. The adjusting foot 6003 can be a bolt or a screw, etc., and there is no limitation.
[0093] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0094] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A connecting structure for a shelf, the shelf comprising at least two support frames and at least one shelf, characterized in that, The connection structure includes: A hook component, comprising at least one hook and a side plate having the hook, wherein the hook component has at least one hook on the corresponding side of the shelf; A fastener is provided on the crossbeam of the support frame. The fastener includes a slot into which the hook can be inserted from top to bottom, and the opening of the slot facing the shelf has a limiting part that allows the portion of the hook to be inserted into the slot to be tightly connected with the slot.
2. The connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hook component includes a support plate that is perpendicular to the side plate and is used to support the shelf.
3. The connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, When a hook is provided on the corresponding side of the shelf, the hook is provided with at least two hooks; or, when a hook is provided on the corresponding side of the shelf, the hook is provided with at least one hook.
4. The connection structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, When at least two hooks are provided on the corresponding side of the shelf, the two hooks located on opposite sides of the shelf share a support plate.
5. The connection structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The hook also includes an overlap cover disposed above the hook for matching the top size of the latch. The overlap cover is perpendicular to the side plate, and the upper surface of the overlap cover is on the same plane as the top surface of the side plate.
6. The connection structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The hook and / or the overlapping cover are integrally formed with the side plate by processing the side plate.
7. A storage rack, characterized in that, The shelf includes the connection structure as described in any one of claims 1-6, the support frame includes two vertical beams and at least one horizontal beam connecting the two vertical beams, the horizontal beam is a square tube beam or a U-shaped beam, and the fastener is provided on the corner of the horizontal beam near the shelf.
8. The storage rack according to claim 7, characterized in that, The shelf includes two support frames and at least one shelf between the two support frames, or the shelf includes three or more support frames spaced apart and at least one shelf between two adjacent support frames.
9. The storage rack according to claim 7, characterized in that, When the support frame has multiple crossbeams, the shelf also includes side vertical panels disposed within the frame-like space formed by the crossbeams and vertical beams.
10. The storage rack according to claim 9, characterized in that, When the hook has an overlapping cover, there is a gap between the edge of the overlapping cover away from the hook and the latch, and the shelf includes a limiting member with one end that can be inserted into the gap and the other end that limits the side panel.