Shelf buckle and shelf mounting assembly

By designing the main body and locking structure of the shelf buckle, and combining it with the automatic rotation function of the torsion spring, the problem of inconvenient operation of existing shelf buckles is solved, and a fast and stable shelf installation and disassembly process is achieved.

CN223968915UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06GUANGDONG OUFULONG AUTOMATIC SHELF TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520498728.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-20
Publication Date
2026-03-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-20

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Technical Problem

The existing shelf clips of merchandise display equipment are cumbersome to operate in confined spaces, making it difficult to install and disassemble quickly, resulting in time-consuming and inconvenient operation.

Method used

A shelf buckle was designed, including a main body and a shelf locking buckle, which are connected by a horizontal rotating shaft and combined with a torsion spring structure to achieve automatic rotation and reset, simplifying the locking and unlocking process. The locking buckle can be detachably fastened to the main body in different states to ensure the stable fixation of the shelf.

Benefits of technology

This design eliminates the need for manual operation of the locking buckles during shelf installation and removal, making operation convenient and quick, and improving the stability and reliability of the locking performance.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a shelf buckle and a shelf installation assembly, the shelf buckle comprises a main body installed on a supporting strip, and the main body is provided with a clamping groove used for installing a shelf; the shelf buckle further comprises a shelf locking buckle, the shelf locking buckle is rotationally connected to the side wall of one end of the clamping groove through a transverse rotating shaft, and the shelf locking buckle has a first state that the shelf is locked in the clamping groove and a second state that the shelf can be taken out of the clamping groove and put into the clamping groove. The shelf locking buckle is provided with a locking buckle, and the locking buckle is detachably connected with the main body in a buckling manner, so that the shelf locking buckle is kept in a first state and a second state. In the whole mounting process and the whole taking-out process of the shelf, a user does not need to manually operate the shelf locking buckle to lock and unlock, operation is convenient and fast, and the locking performance is stable and reliable.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of commodity display equipment, and specifically relates to a shelf buckle and shelf installation component. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the shelves in freezers and other merchandise display equipment on the market are installed and fixed using shelf clip assemblies. These clips include support bars and shelf clips mounted on the support bars. However, these existing shelf clips require locking and unlocking the clips by operating the locking buckles. Operating the small locking buckles on the clips within the limited space of freezers and shelves is extremely difficult, cumbersome, time-consuming, and inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology, this utility model provides a shelf clip and shelf installation assembly.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] This utility model provides a shelf buckle, including a main body mounted on a support bar, the main body having a slot for mounting a shelf; the shelf buckle also includes a shelf locking buckle, the shelf locking buckle being rotatably connected to one end side wall of the slot via a transverse pivot, having a first state of locking the shelf in the slot and a second state of the shelf being able to be removed from and inserted into the slot;

[0006] The shelf locking buckle has a locking buckle that is detachably fastened to the main body, so that the shelf locking buckle is kept in a first state and a second state.

[0007] Furthermore, the side wall is provided with a notch, and support arms are formed at the left and right ends of the notch. The shelf locking buckle is set in the notch and is rotatably connected to the support arms at the left and right ends of the notch through a transverse pivot.

[0008] Furthermore, the shelf locking buckle is equipped with a torsion spring, which allows the shelf locking buckle to automatically rotate and reset from the first state to the second state.

[0009] Furthermore, the torsion spring has a first abutting end and a second abutting end and a third abutting end respectively connected to the left and right ends of the first abutting end. The torsion spring also has a torsion spring coil between the first abutting end and the second and third abutting ends. The left and right sides of the shelf locking buckle are provided with torsion spring positioning parts. During assembly, the two torsion spring coils are respectively installed on the torsion spring positioning parts on the left and right sides of the shelf locking buckle. The first abutting end abuts against the shelf locking buckle, and the second abutting end (82) and the third abutting end abut against the side walls on the left and right sides of the shelf locking buckle respectively.

[0010] Furthermore, the shelf locking buckle has a forward-extending first locking part and a second locking part, and there is an included angle between the first locking part and the second locking part to form a shelf assembly opening. The shelf is placed in the shelf assembly opening and acts on the second locking part or the first locking part, causing the shelf locking buckle to rotate to the first state or the second state.

[0011] The first locking part blocks the slot of the card slot when the shelf locking buckle is rotated to the first state, and the second locking part is located at the slot of the card slot when the shelf locking buckle is rotated to the second state.

[0012] The locking buckle is rotatably connected to the second locking part, and can be separably fastened to the corresponding fastening position of the main body when the frame locking buckle is rotated to the first state and the second state, respectively.

[0013] Furthermore, the main body is located below the card slot and is provided with a first fastening position and a second fastening position from top to bottom. When the locking buckle is rotated to the first state and the second state, the locking buckle can be separably fastened to the second fastening position and the first fastening position, respectively.

[0014] Furthermore, the main body is provided with a buckle locking part for locking the support bar below the card slot. The buckle locking part is rotatably assembled on the main body and is provided with a third fastening position. The locking buckle is fastened to the second fastening position and fastened to the third fastening position at the same time, so that the buckle locking part keeps locking the support bar.

[0015] Secondly, this utility model also provides a shelf mounting assembly, including a support bar and the aforementioned shelf buckle mounted on the support bar.

[0016] Furthermore, the support bar has a locking position along its length, and the shelf buckle is slidably assembled on the support bar, with a locking part on it locking a corresponding locking position, so that the shelf buckle is fixed on the support bar.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] Through the above-mentioned technical solution, this utility model eliminates the need for users to manually lock and unlock the shelf during the entire installation and removal process. The operation is convenient and quick, and the locking performance is stable and reliable. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of the shelf mounting assembly with the shelf clip in the second state according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the shelf mounting assembly with the shelf clip in the first state according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the shelf buckle described in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shelf locking buckle in the shelf buckle of the present utility model embodiment.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Main body; 2. Slot; 21. Socket; 3. Shelf locking buckle; 31. First locking part; 32. Second locking part; 33. Shelf assembly opening; 4. Horizontal pivot; 5. Side wall; 6. Notch; 7. Support arm; 8. Torsion spring; 81. First abutting end; 82. Second abutting end; 83. Third abutting end; 84. Torsion spring ring; 9. Torsion spring positioning part; 10. Locking buckle; 11. First fastening position; 12. Second fastening position; 13. Buckle locking part; 14. Third fastening position; 15. Support bar; 151. Locking position. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this utility model and are not intended to limit this utility model.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown in Figure 4, the shelf fastener of this utility model embodiment includes a main body 1, which has a slot 2 for installing a shelf. The shelf fastener also includes a shelf locking buckle 3, which is rotatably connected to one end side wall 5 of the slot 2 via a transverse pivot 4. It has a first state in which the shelf is locked in the slot 2 and a second state in which the shelf can be removed from and inserted into the slot 2. Specifically, the side wall 5 has a notch 6, and support arms 7 are formed at the left and right ends of the notch 6. The shelf locking buckle 3 is disposed in the notch 6 and is rotatably connected to the support arms 7 at the left and right ends of the notch 6 via the transverse pivot 4. The shelf locking buckle 3 has a forward-extending first locking part 31 and a second locking part 32. An angle (preferably about 90 degrees) exists between the first locking part 31 and the second locking part 32, forming a shelf assembly opening 33. When the shelf is installed into the slot 2, the shelf is first placed in the shelf assembly opening 33 and pressed down, acting on the second locking part 32, causing the shelf locking buckle 3 (downward) to rotate to the first state. At this time, the first locking part 31 blocks the slot 21 of the slot 2, locking the shelf in the slot 2. Conversely, when the shelf is removed from the slot 2, the shelf is lifted upward and acts on the first locking part 31, causing the shelf locking buckle 3 (upward) to rotate to the second state. At this time, the second locking part 21 is located at the slot 2, facilitating the removal and reinstallation of the shelf into the slot 2. Throughout the entire installation and removal process of the shelf, the user does not need to manually operate the shelf locking buckle 3 to lock and unlock, making the operation very convenient and quick.

[0026] For example Figure 1-4 As shown, the shelf locking buckle 3 of this utility model also has a locking buckle 10, which is detachably fastened to the main body 1, so that the shelf locking buckle 3 maintains a first state and a second state. Specifically, the locking buckle 10 is rotatably connected to the second locking part 32, and is detachably fastened to the corresponding fastening position on the main body 1 when the shelf locking buckle 3 rotates to the first state and the second state, respectively; wherein, the main body 1 is provided with a first fastening position 11 and a second fastening position 12 from top to bottom below the slot 2, and when the shelf locking buckle 3 rotates to the first state, the locking buckle 10 is detachably fastened to the second fastening position 12 (e.g., when the shelf locking buckle 3 rotates to the first state). Figure 2 When the frame locking buckle 3 rotates to the second state, the locking buckle 10 can be detachably engaged with the first engaging position 11 (e.g., Figure 1 This design ensures that the shelf locking buckle 3 provides strong and stable locking for the shelf in the first state, and also ensures that the shelf locking buckle 3 will not interfere with the removal and insertion of the shelf in the second state, thus significantly improving the ease of operation.

[0027] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1-4 As shown, the shelf locking buckle 3 is provided with a torsion spring 8, which allows the shelf locking buckle 3 to automatically rotate and reset from the first state to the second state. The specific structure of the torsion spring 8 is as follows: the torsion spring 8 has a first abutment end 81 and a second abutment end 82 and a third abutment end 83 respectively connected to the left and right ends of the first abutment end 81. Moreover, there is a torsion spring ring 84 between the first abutment end 81 and the second abutment end 82 and the third abutment end 83. The left and right side surfaces of the shelf locking buckle 3 are provided with torsion spring positioning parts 9. The torsion spring positioning parts 9 can be outwardly protruding positioning posts. During assembly, the two torsion spring rings 84 are respectively installed on the torsion spring positioning parts 9 on the left and right sides of the shelf locking buckle 3. The first abutment end 81 abuts against the shelf locking buckle 3, and the second abutment end 82 and the third abutment end 83 abut against the side walls 5 on the left and right sides of the shelf locking buckle 3 respectively. When the shelf locking buckle 3 rotates to the first state, the torsion spring 8 is compressed and twisted. During the process of the shelf being removed from the slot 2, the restoring force of the torsion spring 8 has an upward rotational effect on the shelf locking buckle 3. At the same time, after the force of the shelf on the first locking part 31 is removed (i.e., the shelf is separated from the first locking part 31), the shelf locking buckle 3 continues to rotate to the first state, making the shelf removal operation easier, more convenient and easier.

[0028] The main body 1 of this utility model is provided with a buckle locking part 13 for locking the support bar below the slot 2. The buckle locking part 13 is rotatably assembled on the main body 1; as Figure 1 and 2The shelf mounting assembly of this utility model includes a support bar 15 and the aforementioned shelf buckle mounted on the support bar 15. The support bar 15 has a locking position 151 along its length. The locking position 151 is a locking position formed by a protrusion and a recess on the surface of the support bar 15. For the specific structure, please refer to patent CN202323427220.6, which will not be described in detail here. Of course, the locking position 151 can also be one of the protrusion, recess, or through hole on the surface of the support bar 15. The shelf buckle is slidably mounted on the support bar 15, and after the shelf buckle is slidably adjusted, the buckle locking part 13 locks into a corresponding locking position 151, so that the shelf buckle is fixed on the support bar 15.

[0029] At the same time, such as Figure 1-3 The latching locking part 13 is provided with a third engagement position 14. The locking buckle 10 engages with the second engagement position 12 and the third engagement position 14 at the same time, so that the latching locking part 13 keeps the support bar locked, which further enhances the locking stability and reliability of the shelf locking buckle 3 and the latching locking part 13.

[0030] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A shelf fastener comprising a main body (1) mounted on a support bar, said main body (1) being provided with a clamping groove (2) for mounting a shelf; characterized in that, The layer rack buckle further comprises a layer rack locking buckle (3) which is rotatably connected to one end of the side wall (5) of the clamping groove (2) through a transverse rotating shaft (4) and has a first state of locking the layer rack in the clamping groove (2) and a second state of allowing the layer rack to be taken out of and put into the clamping groove (2). The layer rack locking buckle (3) has a locking buckle (10) which is detachably buckled to the main body (1) to keep the layer rack locking buckle (3) in the first state and the second state.

2. The shelf bracket of claim 1, wherein The side wall (5) is provided with a notch (6) and support arms (7) are formed at the left and right ends of the notch (6), the layer rack locking buckle (3) is arranged in the notch (6) and rotatably connected to the support arms (7) at the left and right ends of the notch (6) through the transverse rotating shaft (4).

3. The shelf bracket of claim 1 or 2, wherein The layer rack locking buckle (3) is provided with a torsional spring (8) to automatically rotate and reset the layer rack locking buckle (3) from the first state to the second state.

4. The shelf bracket of claim 3, wherein, The torsional spring (8) has a first abutting end (81) and second and third abutting ends (82) and (83) respectively connected to the left and right ends of the first abutting end (81), and further has a torsional spring ring (84) between the first abutting end (81) and the second and third abutting ends (82) and (83), and the left and right side surfaces of the layer rack locking buckle (3) are provided with torsional spring positioning portions (9); during assembly, the two torsional spring rings (84) are respectively arranged on the torsional spring positioning portions (9) on the left and right sides of the layer rack locking buckle (3), the first abutting end (81) abuts against the layer rack locking buckle (3), and the second and third abutting ends (82) and (83) respectively abut against the side walls (5) on the left and right sides of the layer rack locking buckle (3).

5. The shelf bracket of claim 1 or 2 or 4, wherein, The layer rack locking buckle (3) has a forwardly extending first locking portion (31) and a second locking portion (32), and an included angle exists between the first locking portion (31) and the second locking portion (32) to form a layer rack assembly opening (33), and the layer rack is placed in the layer rack assembly opening (33) and acts on the second locking portion (32) or the first locking portion (31) to rotate the layer rack locking buckle (3) to the first state or the second state. The first locking portion (31) blocks the clamping opening (21) of the clamping groove (2) when the layer rack locking buckle (3) is rotated to the first state, and the second locking portion (32) is located at the clamping opening (21) of the clamping groove (2) when the layer rack locking buckle (3) is rotated to the second state. The locking buckle (10) is rotatably connected to the second locking portion (32) and detachably buckled to the corresponding buckling positions of the main body (1) when the layer rack locking buckle (3) is rotated to the first state and the second state.

6. The shelf clip of claim 5, wherein, The main body (1) is located below the clamping groove (2) and sequentially provided with a first buckling position (11) and a second buckling position (12) from top to bottom, and the locking buckle (10) is detachably buckled to the second buckling position (12) and the first buckling position (11) when the layer rack locking buckle (3) is rotated to the first state and the second state.

7. The shelf bracket of claim 6, wherein, The main body (1) is provided with a clamping locking part (13) for clamping the support strip below the card slot (2), the clamping locking part (13) is rotatably assembled on the main body (1) and is provided with a third clamping position (14), the locking buckle (10) is clamped in the second clamping position (12) and the third clamping position (14) at the same time, so that the clamping locking part (13) clamps the support strip.

8. A shelving mounting assembly characterized by, The shelf buckle comprises a support strip (15) and the shelf buckle of any one of claims 1-7.

9. The shelf mounting assembly of claim 8, wherein, The support strip (15) is provided with a clamping position (151) along the length direction, the shelf buckle is slidably assembled on the support strip (15), and the clamping locking part (13) provided thereon clamps a corresponding clamping position (151), so that the shelf buckle is fixed on the support strip (15).

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