Hinge structure and panel assembly

Abstract

The utility model relates to a hinge structure and a panel assembly, the hinge structure comprises a fixing column and a hinge, the fixing column comprises a first contact plate and a second contact plate which are arranged in parallel, and the first contact plate and / or the second contact plate are / is provided with a fixing hole used for being fixedly connected with an external non-rotating part; the hinge is arranged at the end of the fixing column in the axial direction and comprises a rotating column and a rotating bolt, the rotating column comprises a third contact plate and a fourth contact plate which are arranged in parallel, fastening holes are formed in the third contact plate and / or the fourth contact plate and used for being fixedly connected with an external rotating piece, and the hinge is rotationally connected with the fixing column through the rotating bolt. When the hinge structure is fastened with an external non-rotating piece and an external rotating piece, the fastening piece can be hidden, it is guaranteed that the rotating piece can stably rotate relative to the non-rotating piece, meanwhile, it is guaranteed that no screw or screw hole exists in the front face of the rotating piece, and the overall impression of a panel is enhanced; and meanwhile, the fixing columns can enhance the hinging strength, that is, compared with a common hinge piece, the hinge strength is higher, and the hinge piece is more durable.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to heat pump assembly technical field especially relates to a hinge structure and panel assembly. BACKGROUND

[0002] The shell and panel of heat pump unit are formed by mutually assembling sheet metal parts. In order to ensure the stability and firmness of assembly, fasteners such as screws, bolts, studs are usually used for assembly and fixation between the mating surfaces of various sheet metal parts.

[0003] The traditional assembly and fastening mode results in a large number of visible screws, bolts and the like on the surface of sheet metal, which affects the appearance of the shell and panel of heat pump unit. Especially when the color of the fasteners such as screws, bolts is inconsistent with the spray color of the shell and panel, or when the fasteners such as screws, bolts of different colors are replaced, the traditional assembly and fastening mode will seriously affect the appearance of the product.

[0004] On the other hand, the relevant fasteners need to be disassembled for the next operation when new machines are detected at the factory, and old machines are checked, maintained and repaired, which affects the operation efficiency. INVENTION CONTENTS

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a hinge structure and panel assembly, which helps to beautify the shell and panel of heat pump unit, enhances the hinge strength, and improves the assembly efficiency.

[0006] A hinge structure comprises:

[0007] The fixed column comprises first and second contact plates arranged in parallel, and first and second support plates connecting the first and second contact plates; wherein a fixed hole is arranged on the first and / or second contact plates for fixed connection with an external non-rotating part;

[0008] The hinge is arranged at the end of the fixed column in the axial direction, and comprises a rotating column and a rotating latch. The rotating column comprises third and fourth contact plates arranged in parallel, and first and second support plates connecting the third and fourth contact plates. A fastening hole is arranged on the third and / or fourth contact plates for fixed connection with an external rotating part. The hinge is rotatably connected with the fixed column through the rotating latch.

[0009] Further, the fixed hole has a plurality of fixed holes which are uniformly distributed on the first and / or second contact plates.

[0010] Further, a long slot hole is arranged on the first support plate and / or the second support plate, the long slot hole is used for accommodating a flange plate of an external non-rotating member, the position of the long slot hole is suitable for the position of the fixing hole, so that the fastener passing through the fixing hole can pass through the flange plate inserted in the long slot hole.

[0011] Further, a rotating member accommodating groove is arranged in the end of the fixing column in the axial direction, one end of the rotating bolt is fixed in the rotating column, and the other end is fixed in the rotating member accommodating groove.

[0012] Further, the leaf further comprises a rotating limiting pin, and the fixing column further comprises a rotating limiting space; one end of the rotating limiting pin is fixed in the rotating column and is parallel to the rotating bolt, and the other end of the rotating limiting pin is inserted into the rotating limiting space of the fixing column and can move in the rotating limiting space.

[0013] Further, a circle of clamping groove is arranged on one end of the rotating bolt extending into the fixing column, and a limiting pin is correspondingly arranged in the fixing column, and the limiting pin is clamped in the groove position tangent to the clamping groove.

[0014] Further, the leaf is two, and is arranged at two ends of the fixing column in the axial direction.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the hinge structure has the following beneficial effects: when the hinge structure is fastened with the external non-rotating member and the rotating member, the fastener can be hidden, the rotating member can be stably rotated relative to the non-rotating member, the front surface of the rotating member is free of screws and screw holes, and the overall appearance of the panel is enhanced; and the fixing column can enhance the strength of the hinge, that is, compared with the general leaf hinge member, the hinge strength is higher and the hinge is more durable.

[0016] Meanwhile, the utility model also provides a panel assembly, including first stand, panel and a hinge structure, panel is hinged with first stand through hinge structure, still include second stand and locking mechanism, panel is locked connection with second stand through locking mechanism, hinge structure is any one of above-mentioned hinge structure.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the panel assembly has the same beneficial effects as the above-mentioned hinge structure, and by arranging the locking mechanism on the rotating member panel, the fastener fastening the panel is replaced, so that the assembly efficiency of the heat pump unit shell and the panel can be improved.

[0018] In order to better understand and implement, the utility model is described in detail below with reference to the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is structure schematic view of panel assembly;

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic view of a connection in a panel assembly;

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic view of a structure of a hinge structure;

[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic view of a fixed column structure in a hinge structure;

[0023] Figure 5 is a schematic view of a hinge structure in a hinge structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The technical solutions of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in combination with the drawings of the utility model embodiments.

[0025] In order to solve the problems that the existing heat pump unit shell and panel are assembled and fixed by fasteners, resulting in a large number of visible screws, bolts and the like on the surface of the sheet metal, affecting the appearance of the heat pump unit shell and panel, and that the relevant fasteners need to be disassembled before the next operation when the heat pump unit is inspected, maintained and repaired, affecting the operation efficiency, the utility model provides a hinge structure and a panel assembly provided with the hinge structure.

[0026] Please refer to Figure 1 The panel assembly of the utility model comprises a first stand column 10, a panel 20, a hinge structure 30, the panel 20 is hinged to the first stand column 10 through the hinge structure 30, a second stand column 40 and a locking mechanism 50, and the panel 20 is locked and connected to the second stand column 40 through the locking mechanism 50 arranged thereon. The first stand column 10 serves as a non-rotating part in the panel assembly, and the panel 20 serves as a rotating part in the panel assembly.

[0027] Please refer to Figure 2 The side of the first stand column 10 in contact with the hinge structure 30 is provided with an L-shaped folded edge plate 11 movably inserted into the hinge mechanism 30, and further, a first through hole (not shown in the figure) is formed in the folded edge plate 11.

[0028] Please refer to Figure 3 The hinge structure 30 of the utility model comprises a fixed column 31 and a hinge 32 arranged at the end of the fixed column 31 in the axial direction of the fixed column 31, and the hinge 32 is rotatably connected to the fixed column 31. Further, the hinge 32 is rotatably connected to the upper end and the lower end in the axial direction of the fixed column 31.

[0029] Please refer to Figure 4The fixed column 31 comprises a first contact plate 311 and a second contact plate 312 arranged in parallel, and a first support plate 313 and a second support plate 314 connecting the first contact plate 311 and the second contact plate 312, the first support plate 313 and the second support plate 314 are arranged in parallel and perpendicular to the first contact plate 311 and the second contact plate 312. The first contact plate 311, the first support plate 313, the second contact plate 312, and the second support plate 314 are sequentially connected to form the hollow fixed column 31.

[0030] The first contact plate 311 is a plate in contact with the side edge of the first column 10, and the second contact plate 312 is a plate in contact with the rotating side edge of the panel 20.

[0031] In an embodiment, a plurality of fixing holes 310 are arranged on the first contact plate 311 in contact with the side edge plate of the first column 10 and / or the second contact plate 312 in contact with the rotating side edge of the panel 20, and fasteners such as screws, bolts, etc. are used to fasten and connect the fixed column 31 with the first column 10. Further, the fixing holes are uniformly distributed.

[0032] In an embodiment, any plate of the first support plate 313 or the second support plate 314 which is not an appearance surface has a long slot hole 315 capable of accommodating the flange plate 11. Further, in order to fix the flange plate 11 inserted into the long slot hole 315 on the fixed column 31, the position of a fixing hole 310 arranged on the first contact plate 311 and / or the second contact plate 312 is appropriately matched with the position of the long slot hole 315, so that the fastener passing through the fixing hole 310 can penetrate the flange plate 11 inserted into the long slot hole 315, and then fix the flange plate 11, so that the connection between the fixed column 31 and the first column 10 is more fastened.

[0033] In the above embodiment, the fastener is tightly arranged on the first contact plate 311 or the second contact plate 312 and hidden by the panel, which does not affect the overall appearance of the panel.

[0034] A rotating part accommodating groove (not shown in the figure) accommodating the rotating connecting part of the loose-leaf 32 is further arranged at the port where the fixed column 31 is rotationally connected with the loose-leaf 32.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 5 The loose-leaf 32 comprises a rotating column 321 and a rotating bolt 322. One end of the rotating bolt 322 is fixedly arranged in the rotating column 321, and the other end is arranged in the rotating part accommodating groove in the fixed column 31, and the rotating column 321 can rotate relative to the fixed column 31 through the rotating bolt 322.

[0036] The rotating column 321 comprises the third contact plate 3211 and the fourth contact plate 3212 arranged in parallel, and the third support plate 3213 and the fourth support plate 3214 connecting the third contact plate 3211 and the fourth contact plate 3212, the third support plate 3213 and the fourth support plate 3214 are arranged in parallel and perpendicular to the third contact plate 3211 and the fourth contact plate 3212, and the third contact plate 3211, the third support plate 3213, the fourth contact plate 3212 and the fourth support plate 3214 are sequentially connected to form the hollow rotating column 321.

[0037] The third contact plate 3211 is a plate in contact with the side of the first column 10, and the fourth contact plate 3212 is a plate in contact with the rotating side of the panel 20. The third contact plate 3211 and the fourth contact plate 3212 are provided with fastening holes 320 corresponding in position, and the rotating column 321 and the rotating side of the panel 20 can be fixed by using fasteners such as screws and bolts. The fasteners are tightly arranged on the fourth contact plate 3212 in contact with the rotating side of the panel 20, and cannot be seen from the front of the panel 20, so as not to affect the overall appearance of the panel 20. Further, the rotating column 321 is provided with two evenly distributed fastening holes 320, which can make the fixed connection of the hinge 32 and the panel more firm.

[0038] Further, in order to limit the angle of rotation of the panel 20 relative to the first column 10, a rotating limiting pin 323 is arranged at one end of the hinge 32 rotatably connected to the fixed column 31. One end of the rotating limiting pin 323 is fixed in the rotating column 321 and parallel to the rotating bolt 322, and the other end is inserted into the rotating limiting space of the fixed column 31 and can move in the rotating limiting space. The rotating limiting space is formed by the first contact plate 311, the first support plate 313, the second contact plate 312 and the second support plate 314. In use, the hinge 32 is rotated, and the rotating limiting pin 323 is moved from the first contact surface 311 close to the fixed column 31 to the second contact surface 312, or from the second contact surface 312 to the first contact surface. The hinge 32 is rotated to drive the panel 20 to rotate.

[0039] Further, in order to make the rotating bolt 322 stable when rotating in the fixed column 31 and not move up and down, a circle of clamping grooves 3220 is arranged on the circumference of the rotating bolt 322 at the end of the rotating bolt 322 extending into the fixed column 31. Correspondingly, a limiting pin 316 is installed in the fixed column 31, the limiting pin 316 is tangent to the clamping groove 3220 and is clamped in the groove, and the limiting pin 316 is fixed on the first contact surface 311 or the second contact surface 312.

[0040] The locking mechanism 50 comprises a rotating lock 51 and a buckle 52, the rotating lock 51 is arranged on the panel 20, the buckle 52 is fixedly arranged on the second stand column 40, the rotating lock 51 is locked or unlocked with the buckle 52 by rotating the rotating lock 51, and then the panel 20 is locked or unlocked.

[0041] The specific mechanism of the locking mechanism 50 is limited, and the rotating lock 51 and the buckle 52 are only one implementation mode, and the existing locking mechanism with the same function and beautiful appearance can be used.

[0042] Compared with the prior art, the hinge structure and the panel assembly with the hinge structure have the following beneficial effects:

[0043] 1) By arranging a hinge structure, the hinge structure is arranged on the contact surface between the stand column side and the panel side, and the fastening mode of the hidden fastener is ensured, so that the panel can be stably rotated relative to the stand column, and the front surface of the panel is free of screws, screw holes and other components, and the overall appearance of the panel is enhanced; meanwhile, the fixing column of the hinge structure can enhance the hinge strength, that is, compared with the general loose-leaf hinge, the hinge strength is higher and more durable.

[0044] 2) By arranging a locking mechanism on the panel, the fastening of the fastener to the metal part is replaced, and the assembly efficiency of the heat pump unit shell and the panel is improved.

[0045] The terms used in the embodiments of the application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the application. In the embodiments of the application and the claims, the singular forms "a", "said" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that "multiple" and "several" refer to two or more, unless otherwise stated; "and / or" means any or all possible combinations of one or more associated listed items; "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish, not to describe a specific order or sequence, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. When the above description refers to the drawings, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. In the description of the application, the specific meanings of the above terms in the application can be understood by those skilled in the art according to the specific circumstances.

[0046] The above embodiments only express several implementation modes of the utility model, and the description is more specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled persons in the art, without departing from the concept of the utility model, a number of modifications and improvements can be made, and the utility model also intends to include these changes and modifications.

Claims

1. A hinge structure, characterized in that, include: The fixed column includes a first contact plate and a second contact plate arranged in parallel, and a first support plate and a second support plate connecting the first contact plate and the second contact plate; wherein, a fixing hole is provided on the first contact plate and / or the second contact plate for fixing connection with an external non-rotating component; A hinge is disposed at the end of the fixed column in the axial direction. The hinge includes a rotating column and a rotating pin. The rotating column includes a third contact plate and a fourth contact plate arranged in parallel, and a first support plate and a second support plate connecting the third contact plate and the fourth contact plate. The third contact plate and / or the fourth contact plate are provided with fastening holes for fixed connection with an external rotating component. The hinge is rotatably connected to the fixed column through the rotating pin.

2. The hinge structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are several fixing holes, and the fixing holes are evenly distributed on the first contact plate and / or the second contact plate.

3. The hinge structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, On the first support plate and / or the second support plate, there is an elongated slot for accommodating the folded plate of an external non-rotating component. The position of the elongated slot is appropriate to the position of the fixing hole, so that the fastener passing through the fixing hole can pass through the folded plate inserted in the elongated slot.

4. The hinge structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The fixed column has a rotating part receiving groove in the axial direction of its end. One end of the rotating pin is fixed in the rotating column, and the other end is fixed in the rotating part receiving groove.

5. The hinge structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The hinge also includes a rotation limiting pin, and the fixed post also includes a rotation limiting space; one end of the rotation limiting pin is fixed inside the rotating post and parallel to the rotating pin, and the other end is inserted into the rotation limiting space of the fixed post and can move within the rotation limiting space.

6. The hinge structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rotating pin has a locking groove at one end that extends into the fixing post, and a limiting pin is installed in the fixing post accordingly. The limiting pin engages with the groove that is tangent to the locking groove.

7. The hinge structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two hinges, which are respectively located at both ends of the fixed column in the axial direction.

8. A panel assembly, characterized in that, The device includes a first column, a panel, and a hinge structure, wherein the panel is hinged to the first column via the hinge structure; it also includes a second column and a locking mechanism, wherein the panel is locked to the second column via the locking mechanism; the hinge structure is the hinge structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The panel assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The locking mechanism includes a rotating latch and a fastener. The rotating latch is disposed on the panel, and the fastener is fixedly disposed on the second column.

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