Combined cabinet

By introducing movable panels and snap-fit ​​components into the modular cabinetry, the problem of cabinet doors obstructing maintenance space and light has been solved, resulting in better maintenance conditions.

CN224055595UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31YIGAO HOME FURNISHING CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-04-03
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

In existing modular cabinets, the cabinet doors obstruct the access to maintenance space and light, making maintenance inconvenient.

Method used

Design a modular cabinet that includes a movable panel and a snap-fit ​​assembly. The movable panel can switch between storage and maintenance modes and is connected to the cabinet door via hinges. The snap-fit ​​assembly fixes the position of the movable panel, providing sufficient operating space and light.

Benefits of technology

When under maintenance, the movable panel separates from the cabinet door, providing more operating space and visibility, making it easier to inspect and maintain the handwashing sink.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a combined cabinet, and belongs to the technical field of furniture. A combined cabinet comprises a cabinet body, a hand washing cabinet, an auxiliary cabinet, a hand washing sink, a top plate and a movable plate, the hand washing cabinet comprises a first cabinet body and a first cabinet door, the auxiliary cabinet comprises a second cabinet body and a second cabinet door, and the hand washing sink is arranged in the hand washing cabinet; a top plate is arranged on the upper side of the cabinet body; the moving plate is arranged on the lower side of the top plate, the moving plate is connected with the first cabinet door through a hinge, and the moving plate is connected with the second cabinet door through a hinge. According to the combined cabinet provided by the utility model, when the movable plate is converted into a maintenance state, the movable plate, the first cabinet door and the second cabinet door have certain distances from the first cabinet body, and when the part, inserted into the first cabinet body, of the hand washing sink and the conveying pipe are maintained, the operation space and the view brightness are better than those of the first cabinet door beside the first cabinet body; the hand washing sink can be conveniently overhauled by a maintainer.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of furniture technology, specifically relating to a modular cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] Kitchen cabinets are platforms in the kitchen used for storing cookware and preparing food. They typically use bright colors and consist of five main components: the cabinet body, doors, hardware, countertop, and appliances.

[0003] Chinese Patent No. CN 219920597 U discloses a modular cabinet, which includes a cabinet body, a top panel fixedly connected to the top surface of the cabinet body, a first partition fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cabinet body, a first mesh panel fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first partition, a second partition fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cabinet body, a second mesh panel fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second partition, a sealing panel fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cabinet body, a first door opening and closing mechanism provided on the front of the first partition, a second door opening and closing mechanism provided on the right side of the second partition, a cleaning component provided on the inner wall of the top panel, and a ventilation component provided on the inner wall of the cabinet body.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned device has the following problems when in use:

[0005] Firstly, the sink is located within the cabinet, and the connecting pipes are also housed inside the cabinet. If the sink becomes clogged, the cabinet door at the bottom needs to be opened. However, to minimize the space occupied by the pipes at the bottom of the sink, the cabinet is usually small. After opening the cabinet door, the obstruction by the door reduces the space available for maintenance personnel to operate, and it also blocks light, causing considerable inconvenience for cabinet door maintenance. Therefore, this application proposes a modular cabinet design. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a modular cabinet to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the limited operating space caused by the obstruction of the cabinet door, the obstruction of light entry by the cabinet door, and the inconvenience caused by the cabinet door for maintenance.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a modular cabinet, comprising a cabinet body, a washbasin, an auxiliary cabinet, a wash sink, a top panel, and a movable panel;

[0008] The handwashing cabinet and the auxiliary cabinet are fitted and aligned together. The handwashing cabinet includes a first cabinet body and a first cabinet door, and the auxiliary cabinet includes a second cabinet body and a second cabinet door. The handwashing sink is installed inside the handwashing cabinet.

[0009] The cabinet body is provided with a top panel on the upper side;

[0010] The movable panel is located on the underside of the top panel. The movable panel is connected to the first cabinet door via hinges, and the movable panel is connected to the second cabinet door via hinges.

[0011] The movable panel has at least two states, including maintenance state and storage state. When the movable panel is in storage state, it is located at the position where the washbasin cabinet and auxiliary cabinet are attached. When the movable panel is in maintenance state, the first cabinet door and the second cabinet door are open, and there is a gap between the movable panel and the first cabinet.

[0012] In a further technical solution, the cabinet body includes a wooden board and a hinged door, which is mounted on the wooden board via hinges.

[0013] In a further technical solution, the outer surface of the hinged door is coated with an anti-corrosion coating, and decorative decals are pasted on the hinged door.

[0014] In a further technical solution, the handwashing basin is connected to a delivery pipe, which penetrates the first cabinet.

[0015] In a further technical solution, the movable plate includes a horizontal plate and a vertical plate, which together form an "L" shaped structure.

[0016] In a further technical solution, the vertical plate is fitted to the inner wall of the second cabinet, and the vertical plate is movably connected to the inner wall of the second cabinet.

[0017] A further technical solution also includes a snap-fit ​​assembly, which is disposed on the top plate. At least two snap-fit ​​assemblies are provided, one of which is used to fix and release the position of the movable plate when it is in the maintenance state, and the other of which is used to fix and release the position of the movable plate when it is in the storage state.

[0018] In a further technical solution, the snap-fit ​​assembly includes a snap-fit ​​plate and a pressing plate. A lifting groove is provided in the top plate and a snap-fit ​​slot is provided in the moving plate. The snap-fit ​​plate is connected to the pressing plate and is inserted into the lifting groove, with the snap-fit ​​plate and snap-fit ​​slot cooperating.

[0019] In a further technical solution, the pressing plate is located on the outer side of the top plate, and the pressing plate is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0020] In a further technical solution, two moving tracks are provided inside the second cabinet. The two moving tracks are located at the top and bottom of the inside of the second cabinet, respectively, and the moving plate is movably connected to the two moving tracks.

[0021] Beneficial effects:

[0022] This utility model provides a modular cabinet that can change the state of the movable panel as needed. When the movable panel is in storage mode, the washbasin cabinet and auxiliary cabinet can store items normally. When the movable panel is switched to maintenance mode, the first cabinet door and the second cabinet door are open, and there is a certain distance between the movable panel, the first cabinet door, the second cabinet door and the first cabinet body. The washbasin is set inside the first cabinet body. At this time, when the part of the washbasin inserted into the first cabinet body and the conveying pipe are inspected, the operating space and visibility are better than when the first cabinet door is on the side of the first cabinet body, which makes it convenient for maintenance personnel to inspect the washbasin. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the modular cabinet in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a side view of the modular cabinet in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the handwashing cabinet and auxiliary cabinet in this utility model.

[0026] Figure 4 In this utility model Figure 3 The front view.

[0027] Figure 5 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the first cabinet door and the second cabinet door in this utility model.

[0028] Figure 6 This is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of the snap-fit ​​assembly in this utility model.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 1. Cabinet body; 2. Washbasin cabinet; 201. First cabinet body; 202. First cabinet door; 3. Auxiliary cabinet; 301. Second cabinet body; 302. Second cabinet door; 4. Washbasin; 5. Top panel; 501. Lifting groove; 6. Moving plate; 601. Card slot; 7. Snap-fit ​​assembly; 701. Card plate; 702. Pressing plate; 8. Moving track. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below, but it should be understood that the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments.

[0032] like Figures 1-6 As shown in the figure, the present utility model provides a modular cabinet, including a cabinet body 1, a washbasin 2, an auxiliary cabinet 3, a wash sink 4, a top panel 5, a movable panel 6, and a snap-fit ​​assembly 7.

[0033] Specifically, the cabinet body 1 includes wooden boards and hinged doors. The cut wooden boards are transported indoors and fixed with a hand drill and screws to assemble the cabinet body 1. The hinged doors are mounted on the wooden boards with hinges. The outer surface of the hinged doors is sprayed with anti-corrosion paint, and decorative decals are pasted on the hinged doors.

[0034] The washbasin cabinet 2 and the auxiliary cabinet 3 are fitted together and aligned, and together with the main cabinet 1, they form a complete cabinet that serves as a platform in the kitchen.

[0035] Specifically, the handwashing cabinet 2 includes a first cabinet body 201 and a first cabinet door 202, the auxiliary cabinet 3 includes a second cabinet body 301 and a second cabinet door 302, and the handwashing sink 4 is installed inside the handwashing cabinet 2. The handwashing sink 4 is connected to a delivery pipe, which penetrates the first cabinet body 201.

[0036] The cabinet body 1, the washbasin cabinet 2, and the auxiliary cabinet 3 are equipped with a top plate 5. The top plate 5 serves as a platform for daily cooking in the kitchen, on which kitchen utensils, seasonings, and auxiliary tools are placed. The top plate 5 can be made of wood or marble.

[0037] Furthermore, the movable plate 6 is located on the lower side of the top plate 5. The movable plate 6 is connected to the first cabinet door 202 via a hinge, and the movable plate 6 is also connected to the second cabinet door 302 via a hinge. Both the first cabinet door 202 and the second cabinet door 302 are mounted on the movable plate 6. When the first cabinet door 202 and the second cabinet door 302 open and close, they rotate around the hinges connected to their respective movable plates 6.

[0038] Specifically, the movable panel 6 includes a horizontal panel and a vertical panel, which together form an "L" shape. The vertical panel is attached to the inner wall of the second cabinet 301 and is movably connected to the inner wall of the second cabinet 301.

[0039] The movable panel 6 has at least two states, including maintenance state and storage state. When the movable panel 6 is in the storage state, the movable panel 6 is located at the position where the washbasin cabinet 2 and the auxiliary cabinet 3 are attached. At this time, the first cabinet door 202 and the second cabinet door 302 can close the first cabinet body 201 and the second cabinet body 301 respectively. When the movable panel 6 is in the maintenance state, the first cabinet door 202 and the second cabinet door 302 are in the open state, and there is a gap between the movable panel 6 and the first cabinet body 201.

[0040] In this way, the state of the movable plate 6 can be changed as needed. When the movable plate 6 is in the storage state, the first cabinet door 202 on the movable plate 6 can open and close the first cabinet 201 normally, and the second cabinet door 302 can open and close the second cabinet 301 normally. When the movable plate 6 is converted to the maintenance state, the first cabinet door 202 and the second cabinet door 302 are in the open state, and the movable plate 6, the first cabinet door 202, and the second cabinet door 302 are a certain distance away from the first cabinet 201. The washbasin 4 is set inside the first cabinet 201. At this time, when the part of the washbasin 4 inserted into the first cabinet 201 and the conveying pipe are inspected, the operating space and the brightness of the field of vision are better than when the first cabinet door 202 is on the side of the first cabinet 201, which makes it convenient for maintenance personnel to inspect the washbasin 4.

[0041] Specifically, the snap-fit ​​assembly 7 is installed on the top plate 5. There are at least two snap-fit ​​assemblies 7. One snap-fit ​​assembly 7 is used to fix and release the position of the movable plate 6 when it is in the maintenance state, and the other snap-fit ​​assembly 7 is used to fix and release the position of the movable plate 6 when it is in the storage state.

[0042] It should be noted that the snap-fit ​​assembly 7 includes a snap-fit ​​plate 701 and a pressing plate 702. The top plate 5 is provided with a lifting groove 501, and the movable plate 6 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 601. The snap-fit ​​plate 701 is connected to the pressing plate 702. The snap-fit ​​plate 701 is inserted into the lifting groove 501, and the snap-fit ​​plate 701 cooperates with the snap-fit ​​groove 601. The pressing plate 702 is located on the outside of the top plate 5 and is provided with anti-slip texture. When the movable plate 6 is moved to the position of the snap-fit ​​assembly 7, the snap-fit ​​plate 701 and the pressing plate 702 are pressed, causing the snap-fit ​​plate 701 to move down and insert into the snap-fit ​​groove 601. In this way, the movable plate 6 cannot move left or right, and the upper and lower sides of the movable plate 6 are obstructed by the top plate 5 and the second cabinet 301. At this time, the position of the movable plate 6 is locked.

[0043] In order to restrict the movement direction of the movable plate 6, two moving rails 8 are provided inside the second cabinet 301. The two moving rails 8 are located at the top and bottom of the inner side of the second cabinet 301, respectively, and the movable plate 6 is movably connected to the two moving rails 8.

[0044] In summary, this utility model embodiment provides a modular cabinet that can change the state of the movable panel 6 as needed. When the movable panel 6 is in the storage state, the first cabinet door 202 on the movable panel 6 can open and close the first cabinet 201 normally, and the second cabinet door 302 can open and close the second cabinet 301 normally. When the movable panel 6 is switched to the maintenance state, the first cabinet door 202 and the second cabinet door 302 are in the open state, and there is a certain distance between the movable panel 6, the first cabinet door 202, the second cabinet door 302 and the first cabinet 201. The washbasin 4 is set inside the first cabinet 201. At this time, when the part of the washbasin 4 inserted into the first cabinet 201 and the conveying pipe are inspected, the operating space and the brightness of the field of vision are better than when the first cabinet door 202 is on the side of the first cabinet 201, which makes it convenient for maintenance personnel to inspect the washbasin 4.

[0045] The above-disclosed embodiments are only a few specific examples of the present utility model. However, the embodiments of the present utility model are not limited thereto. Any changes that can be conceived by those skilled in the art should fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A modular cabinet, characterized in that, The cabinet body (1), the hand washing cabinet (2), the auxiliary cabinet (3), the hand washing basin (4), the top plate (5), the moving plate (6); The hand washing cabinet (2) and the auxiliary cabinet (3) are arranged in alignment, the hand washing cabinet (2) comprises a first cabinet body (201) and a first cabinet door (202), the auxiliary cabinet (3) comprises a second cabinet body (301) and a second cabinet door (302), and the hand washing basin (4) is arranged in the hand washing cabinet (2); The top plate (5) is arranged on the upper side of the cabinet body (1). The moving plate (6) is arranged on the lower side of the top plate (5), the moving plate (6) is connected with the first cabinet door (202) through a hinge, and the moving plate (6) is connected with the second cabinet door (302) through a hinge. The moving plate (6) has at least two states including a maintenance state and a storage state, when the moving plate (6) is in the storage state, the moving plate (6) is located at the position where the hand washing cabinet (2) and the auxiliary cabinet (3) are in alignment, and when the moving plate (6) is in the maintenance state, there is a gap between the moving plate (6) and the first cabinet body (201).

2. A modular cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The cabinet body (1) comprises a wooden plate and a swing door, and the swing door is arranged on the wooden plate through a hinge.

3. A modular cabinet as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The outer surface of the swing door is sprayed with anticorrosive paint, and the swing door is pasted with a decorative decal.

4. A modular cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The hand washing basin (4) is connected with a conveying pipe, and the conveying pipe penetrates the first cabinet body (201).

5. A modular cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The moving plate (6) comprises a horizontal plate and a vertical plate, and the horizontal plate and the vertical plate form an "L" shaped structure.

6. A modular cabinet as claimed in claim 5, wherein, The vertical plate is in alignment with the inner wall of the second cabinet body (301) and is movably connected with the inner wall of the second cabinet body (301).

7. A modular cabinet as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The carding assembly (7) is arranged on the top plate (5), and the carding assembly (7) is provided with at least two carding assemblies (7), one of which is used for fixing and releasing the position of the moving plate (6) in the maintenance state, and the other is used for fixing and releasing the position of the moving plate (6) in the storage state.

8. A modular cabinet as claimed in claim 7, wherein, The carding assembly (7) comprises a clamping plate (701) and a pressing plate (702), the top plate (5) is provided with a lifting groove (501), the moving plate (6) is provided with a clamping groove (601), the clamping plate (701) is connected with the pressing plate (702), the clamping plate (701) is inserted into the lifting groove (501), and the clamping plate (701) is matched with the clamping groove (601).

9. A modular cabinet as claimed in claim 8, wherein, The pressing plate (702) is arranged on the outer side of the top plate (5), and the pressing plate (702) is provided with an anti-skid pattern.

10. A modular cabinet as claimed in claim 9, wherein, Two moving rails (8) are arranged in the second cabinet body (301), and the two moving rails (8) are respectively located at the top and the bottom of the inner side of the second cabinet body (301), and the moving plate (6) is movably connected with the two moving rails (8).

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  • Combined cabinet

    CN219920597U