Cabinet door hinge assembly for stainless steel cabinet body
By designing and integrating stainless steel cabinet door hinge components into the upper flip cover and upper bracket, the problem of large size and protrusion affecting aesthetics in existing technologies has been solved, achieving flat flipping and improved appearance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGGUAN JUZHONG PLASTIC CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing stainless steel cabinet door hinges are bulky, and their protruding design affects aesthetics and may cause hand injuries.
A hinge assembly comprising an upper flip cover, an upper support, and a main body has been designed. The components are integrated within the upper flip cover and the upper support, allowing for a straight flip during operation. Each component is hidden within the decorative cover, reducing protrusion and enhancing aesthetics.
It enables the stainless steel cabinet door to flip flat, reduces protrusion, improves aesthetics, avoids hand scratches, and is suitable for installation with extremely narrow frames.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of hinge components, specifically relating to a cabinet door hinge component for stainless steel cabinets. Background Technology
[0002] A hinge, also known as a hinge leaf, is a component that connects two parts of an object and allows them to move. Common hinges are used for cabinet doors, windows, and doors.
[0003] For stainless steel cabinets, hinges are usually installed between the stainless steel cabinet door frame and the stainless steel cabinet side panel to facilitate the opening and closing of the stainless steel cabinet door frame. However, the existing hinges are usually large in size, often protruding, and have thick mounting frames. During the opening and closing of the hinges, the protruding part affects the overall aesthetics and may also cause hand injuries. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a cabinet door hinge assembly for stainless steel cabinets, thereby resolving the issues described in the background section.
[0005] The present invention provides the following technical solution: a cabinet door hinge assembly for a stainless steel cabinet, comprising an upper flip-up cover and an upper bracket separated from each other, wherein a door frame fixing strip is fixed above the upper flip-up cover by door frame fixing strip screws, and a decorative cover is provided above the upper bracket;
[0006] The upper flip cover and the upper bracket are provided with a main body below the main body, and an inner bracket is provided below the main body. The main body includes a first main body part and a second main body part. The first main body part is rotatably disposed below the upper flip cover via a long axis, and the second main body part is rotatably disposed on the inner bracket via a short axis.
[0007] The first main body has a buffer groove, and a buffer slider is movably disposed in the buffer groove. The second main body has a buffer, and one end of the buffer slider extends toward the buffer until one end of the buffer slider contacts and abuts against one end of the buffer.
[0008] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows: In actual use, the upper cover and the upper bracket are fixed to the stainless steel cabinet door frame and the stainless steel cabinet side panel respectively, and the opening and closing of the stainless steel cabinet door frame is achieved by flipping the upper cover. Moreover, the components required for flipping are integrated into the upper cover and the upper bracket, and a decorative cover is installed on the upper bracket. During the flipping process, the upper cover flips flat as a whole and will not produce a protruding structure. All components in the cabinet door hinge assembly are hidden in the upper cover, the upper bracket and the decorative cover, ensuring that the cabinet door hinge assembly is flat as a whole and reducing the product's protrusion. The decorative cover is only a few millimeters higher than the stainless steel cabinet side panel, which is more concise and flat, and can also improve the overall aesthetics. It can be installed and used in extremely narrow frame conditions.
[0009] Preferably, the upper flip cover is fixedly provided with a raised portion, and the door frame fixing strip is provided with a recess corresponding to the raised portion. The upper flip cover is connected to the door frame fixing strip by upper flip cover screws.
[0010] Preferably, two first magnets are symmetrically fixed on the upper flip cover, and a second magnet corresponding to the first magnets is provided on the first main body.
[0011] Preferably, a plastic bushing is provided at the end of the long shaft.
[0012] Preferably, two side plate fixing blocks are symmetrically arranged below the upper bracket, and the side plate fixing blocks are fixed to the lower part of the upper bracket by side plate fixing block screws. The two side plate fixing blocks are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the inner bracket.
[0013] Preferably, the second main body is provided with a buffer fixing frame, and the buffer is disposed in the buffer fixing frame.
[0014] Preferably, the second main body is provided with an adjusting wire, an eccentric nail A, and an eccentric nail B, and the end of the adjusting wire is connected to a gasket.
[0015] Preferably, a slider pressure plate is connected to the buffer groove by a slider pressure plate screw, and the slider pressure plate is disposed on one side of the buffer slider. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1A perspective view of a cabinet door hinge assembly for a stainless steel cabinet provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 A perspective view of a cabinet door hinge assembly for a stainless steel cabinet, provided as an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 A structural diagram of the upper support provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 Structural diagram of the main body provided for embodiments of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 An exploded structural diagram of the main body provided for an embodiment of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the installation structure of the cabinet door hinge assembly, stainless steel cabinet door frame, and stainless steel cabinet side panel provided for embodiments of this utility model.
[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation structure of a cabinet door hinge assembly, a stainless steel cabinet door frame, and a stainless steel cabinet side panel, providing another perspective on the embodiments of this utility model.
[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0025] Decorative cover 1 Top flip cover 2 Door frame fixing strip 3 Door frame fixing strip screws 4 Side plate fixing block 5 Long axis 6 short axis 7 Upper bracket 8 Eccentric nail A 9 Adjustment wire 10 gasket 11 main body 12 Top flip cover screws 13 First magnet 14 Protrusion 15 Side plate fixing block screws 16 Internal support 17 Second magnet 18 slider pressure plate 19 Buffer slider 20 buffer 21 buffer mounting bracket 22 Plastic bushing 23 Eccentric nail B 24 slider pressure plate screw 25 Stainless steel cabinet door frame screws 26 Stainless steel cabinet door frame 27 Stainless steel cabinet side panels 28
[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and description. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which 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 intended to explain the embodiments of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0028] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0029] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of embodiments of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0030] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.
[0031] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1 , 2 As shown, a cabinet door hinge assembly for stainless steel cabinets includes an upper flip-up cover 2 and an upper bracket 8 separated from each other. A door frame fixing strip 3 is fixed above the upper flip-up cover 2 by a door frame fixing strip screw 4. A decorative cover 1 is provided above the upper bracket 8.
[0032] like Figure 6 , 7 As shown, specifically, the upper flip cover 2 is installed on the stainless steel cabinet door frame 27, and the upper bracket 8 is installed on the stainless steel cabinet side panel 28. The upper flip cover 2 and the upper bracket 8 are spaced apart, that is, there is a certain gap between them so that the stainless steel cabinet door frame is not disturbed when it is opened and closed. At the same time, the door frame fixing strip 3 is also fixed to the stainless steel cabinet door frame 27 by the stainless steel cabinet door frame screws 26. The door frame fixing strip 3 serves to fix the upper flip cover 2 to the stainless steel cabinet door frame 27. The door frame fixing strip 3 is pre-installed inside the stainless steel cabinet door frame 27. The decorative cover 1 serves to conceal the hinge assembly, ensuring the overall flatness, concealment and aesthetics of the hinge assembly.
[0033] like Figure 3 , 4 As shown in Figure 5, a main body 12 is provided below the upper flip cover 2 and the upper support 8, and an inner support 17 is provided below the main body 12. The main body 12 includes a first main body part and a second main body part. The first main body part is rotatably disposed below the upper flip cover 2 via a long axis 6, and the second main body part is rotatably disposed on the inner support 17 via a short axis 7.
[0034] Specifically, the upper flip cover 2 is used to install the first main body, and the inner bracket 17 is used to install the second main body. The first main body is located on the side near the stainless steel cabinet door frame, and the second main body is located on the side near the stainless steel cabinet side panel 28. The purpose of setting the long shaft 6 is to enable the opening and closing of the stainless steel cabinet door frame 27, and the purpose of setting the short shaft 7 is to enable the hinge to adjust up, down, left and right. The upper bracket 8, the upper flip cover 2, and the main body 12 are all made of zinc alloy, while the long shaft 6 and the short shaft 7 are made of iron.
[0035] like Figure 6 , 7 As shown, a buffer groove is provided on the first main body, and a buffer slider 20 is movably disposed in the buffer groove. A buffer 21 is provided on the second main body, and one end of the buffer slider 20 extends toward the buffer 21 until one end of the buffer slider 20 contacts and abuts against one end of the buffer 21.
[0036] Specifically, during the opening and closing of the stainless steel cabinet door frame, the buffer slider 20 can slide in the buffer groove. In the initial state, the buffer groove has a cavity for the buffer slider 20 to slide. The buffer slider 20 can transmit force, reduce the impact of force and the noise when the hardware contacts. The buffer 21 can prevent the stainless steel cabinet door frame 27 from colliding with the stainless steel cabinet side panel 28 when the door is closed. The buffer 21 is a commonly used component in the existing door and window technology field. The buffer slider 20 is made of plastic.
[0037] It should be noted that in actual use, the upper flip cover 2 and the upper bracket 8 are fixed to the stainless steel cabinet door frame 27 and the stainless steel cabinet side panel 28, respectively. The opening and closing of the stainless steel cabinet door frame 27 is achieved by flipping the upper flip cover 2. The components required for flipping are integrated into the upper flip cover 2 and the upper bracket 8. A decorative cover 1 is installed on the upper bracket 8. During the flipping process, the upper flip cover 2 flips flat as a whole and does not produce a protruding structure. All components in the cabinet door hinge assembly are hidden inside the upper flip cover 2, the upper bracket 8, and the decorative cover 1, ensuring that the cabinet door hinge assembly is flat as a whole. The decorative cover 1 is only a few millimeters higher than the stainless steel cabinet side panel 28, reducing the product's protrusion and making it more concise and flat. It also improves the overall aesthetics and enables installation and use under extremely narrow frames.
[0038] In this embodiment, the upper flip cover 2 is fixedly provided with a protruding part 15, and the door frame fixing strip 3 is provided with a recess corresponding to the protruding part 15. The upper flip cover 2 is connected to the door frame fixing strip 3 by an upper flip cover screw 13.
[0039] Specifically, the protrusion 15 is provided on the upper flip cover 2, and the door frame fixing strip 3 is provided with a recess corresponding to the protrusion 15. The cooperation between the recess and the protrusion 15 facilitates the installation and fixing of the door frame fixing strip 3. The upper flip cover screw 13 also facilitates the fixed connection between the door frame fixing strip 3 and the upper flip cover 2. In actual situations, it is necessary to first install the door frame fixing strip 3 in the groove reserved on the stainless steel cabinet door frame 27. The purpose of setting the protrusion 15 is to facilitate the installation of the upper flip cover 2. Then, the door frame fixing strip 3, the upper flip cover 2 and the stainless steel cabinet door frame 27 are fixed by the stainless steel cabinet door frame screw 26.
[0040] In this embodiment, two first magnets 14 are symmetrically fixed on the upper flip cover 2, and a second magnet 18 corresponding to the first magnets 14 is provided on the first main body.
[0041] Specifically, during the closing process of the cabinet door, the upper flip cover 2, with the assistance of the long axis 6, moves towards the side of the upper support 8, that is, the first magnet 14 moves towards the direction of the second magnet 18, and the stainless steel cabinet door frame 27 is closed by the attraction between the two magnets.
[0042] In this embodiment, a plastic bushing 23 is provided on the end of the long shaft 6;
[0043] Specifically, the plastic bushing 23 can reduce friction. In practice, the main body 12 has a hole for installing the plastic bushing 23. The plastic bushing 23 is inserted into the hole on the main body 12, and then the long shaft 6 is passed through the plastic bushing 23.
[0044] In this embodiment, two side plate fixing blocks 5 are symmetrically arranged below the upper bracket 8. The side plate fixing blocks 5 are fixed below the upper bracket 8 by side plate fixing block screws 16. The two side plate fixing blocks 5 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the inner bracket 17.
[0045] Specifically, the side panel fixing block 5 can play a supporting and fixing role. It is made of zinc alloy. At the same time, the side panel fixing block screw 16 can also fix the stainless steel cabinet side panel 28, the side panel fixing block 5 and the upper bracket 8. In the actual installation of this application, the two side panel fixing blocks 5 need to be installed in the reserved groove on the stainless steel cabinet 28 first, and then the stainless steel cabinet 28, the side panel fixing block 5 and the upper bracket 8 are fixed by the side panel fixing block screw 16.
[0046] In this embodiment, a buffer fixing frame 22 is provided on the second main body, and the buffer 21 is disposed in the buffer fixing frame 22;
[0047] Specifically, the buffer mounting bracket 22 is used to install and fix the buffer 21, and the buffer mounting bracket 22 is made of plastic.
[0048] In this embodiment, the second main body is provided with an adjusting wire 10, an eccentric nail A9, and an eccentric nail B24, and the end of the adjusting wire 10 is connected to a gasket 11;
[0049] Specifically, one end of the adjusting screw 10, eccentric nail A9, and eccentric nail B24 passes through the inner bracket 17. When the stainless steel cabinet door frame 27 is closed, from a side view, the adjusting screw 10 is used to adjust the left and right gap between the second main body and the stainless steel cabinet side panel 28. The adjusting screw 10 has a structure similar to a threaded rod. The gap adjustment can be determined by the degree of thread fit between the adjusting screw 10 and the inner bracket 17. The shim 11 can play an auxiliary adjustment role. The eccentric nail A9 can be used to adjust the front and rear position of the second main body on the stainless steel cabinet side panel 28. The eccentric nail B24 can be used to adjust the up and down position of the second main body on the stainless steel cabinet side panel 28. The eccentric nails A9 and B24 have corresponding grooves at their installation positions on the inner bracket 17. By adjusting their installation positions, adjustments in various directions can be achieved.
[0050] In this embodiment, a slider pressure plate 19 is connected to the buffer groove by a slider pressure plate screw 25, and the slider pressure plate 19 is disposed on one side of the buffer slider 20;
[0051] Specifically, the slider pressure plate 19 is used to fix and guide the buffer slider 20.
[0052] In summary, the cabinet door hinge assembly for stainless steel cabinets described in the above embodiments of this utility model, in actual use, involves fixing the upper flip-up cover 2 and the upper bracket 8 to the stainless steel cabinet door frame 27 and the stainless steel cabinet side panel 28, respectively. The opening and closing of the stainless steel cabinet door frame 27 is achieved by flipping the upper flip-up cover 2. Furthermore, the components required for flipping are integrated into the upper flip-up cover 2 and the upper bracket 8, and a decorative cover 1 is installed on the upper bracket 8. During the flipping process, the upper flip-up cover 2 flips flat as a whole, without generating any protruding structures. All components in this cabinet door hinge assembly are hidden within the upper flip-up cover 2, the upper bracket 8, and the decorative cover 1, ensuring that the cabinet door hinge assembly is flat overall and reducing the product's protrusion. The decorative cover 1 is only a few millimeters higher than the stainless steel cabinet side panel 28, making it more concise and flat, while also improving the overall aesthetics. It can be installed and used with extremely narrow frames.
[0053] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A cabinet door hinge assembly for stainless steel cabinets, characterized in that, It includes a separate upper flip cover and an upper bracket. A door frame fixing strip is fixed to the upper flip cover by door frame fixing strip screws. A decorative cover is provided on the upper bracket. The upper flip cover and the upper bracket are provided with a main body below the main body, and an inner bracket is provided below the main body. The main body includes a first main body part and a second main body part. The first main body part is rotatably disposed below the upper flip cover via a long axis, and the second main body part is rotatably disposed on the inner bracket via a short axis. The first main body has a buffer groove, and a buffer slider is movably disposed in the buffer groove. The second main body has a buffer, and one end of the buffer slider extends toward the buffer until one end of the buffer slider contacts and abuts against one end of the buffer.
2. The cabinet door hinge assembly for stainless steel cabinets according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper flip cover is fixedly provided with a raised part, and the door frame fixing strip is provided with a recess corresponding to the raised part. The upper flip cover is connected to the door frame fixing strip by upper flip cover screws.
3. The cabinet door hinge assembly for stainless steel cabinets according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two first magnets are symmetrically fixed on the upper flip cover, and a second magnet corresponding to the first magnet is provided on the first main body.
4. The cabinet door hinge assembly for stainless steel cabinets according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plastic bushing is provided at the end of the long shaft.
5. The cabinet door hinge assembly for stainless steel cabinets according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper support is symmetrically provided with two side plate fixing blocks below it. The side plate fixing blocks are fixed to the lower part of the upper support by side plate fixing block screws. The two side plate fixing blocks are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the inner support.
6. The cabinet door hinge assembly for stainless steel cabinets according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second main body is provided with a buffer fixing frame, and the buffer is disposed in the buffer fixing frame.
7. The cabinet door hinge assembly for stainless steel cabinets according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second main body is provided with an adjusting wire, an eccentric nail A, and an eccentric nail B, and the end of the adjusting wire is connected to a gasket.
8. The cabinet door hinge assembly for stainless steel cabinets according to claim 1, characterized in that, A slider pressure plate is connected to the buffer groove by a slider pressure plate screw, and the slider pressure plate is located on one side of the buffer slider.