Folding door and multi-folding-door combined structure thereof

By designing a folding door with a pulley hinge mechanism, the problems of sliding doors taking up a lot of space and obstructing the view are solved, achieving space optimization and convenient installation, and improving the user experience and flexibility.

CN224149415UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21湖北神冈智能科技有限公司
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
湖北神冈智能科技有限公司
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Existing sliding doors take up a lot of space during use and obstruct the view when opened, affecting the user experience.

Method used

Design a folding door with a pulley hinge device. The first door panel is connected to the second door panel by a hinge. Combined with a pulley seat and a snap-fit ​​device, the door panel can be folded and installed on a sliding rail, thereby optimizing space and facilitating installation.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the space occupied by doors, avoids obstructing the view, improves installation efficiency and usage flexibility, and adapts to the needs of more scenarios.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of folding doors, in particular to a folding door and a multi-folding-door combined structure thereof, the folding door comprises a first door plate, a second door plate and pulley hinge devices, the first door plate is hinged with the second door plate, and at least two groups of pulley hinge devices are mounted on a first end face of the first door plate; the pulley hinge device comprises a pulley seat, a pulley and a mounting seat, a connecting plate for mounting the pulley is arranged on the front end face of the pulley seat, the pulley is rotatably mounted on the connecting plate, the right end face of the mounting seat is hinged to the left end face of the pulley seat, and the left end face of the mounting seat is detachably connected with the first end face of the first door plate. The first door plate and the second plate can be mutually folded, the occupied space of the door is reduced and part of light is not shielded during use, the multiple sets of folding doors are installed at the sliding rails and spliced together, the folding doors needing to be opened or closed can be freely selected during use, opening and closing of only part of the folding doors can be achieved, use is more flexible, and use is more convenient. And the requirements of more scenes can be met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of folding door technology, and in particular to a folding door and a multi-folding door combination structure. Background Technology

[0002] Sliding doors, also known as sliding windows, are a common type of door and window. They operate by using pulleys and guide rails to open and close the door panels. Due to their convenience and space-saving features, sliding doors are widely used in homes, commercial spaces, and various other settings.

[0003] Chinese utility model patent (authorization announcement number: CN213245321U) discloses a kitchen sliding door, which includes a first sliding door and a second sliding door. The first sliding door includes a left sliding door and a right sliding door. A right sliding door is provided on the right side of the left sliding door. A compartment is provided on the right sliding door. A second sliding door is provided on the outside of the compartment. Both the left and right sliding doors are provided with pulleys at the bottom. A smoke alarm is provided on the upper part of the right sliding door.

[0004] However, the aforementioned sliding doors still occupy a significant amount of space in actual use, and one side of the door remains obstructed when open, which greatly affects the user experience. There is an urgent need for a door that occupies less space when closed. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the shortcomings mentioned above, this utility model aims to provide a technical solution that can solve the above problems.

[0006] A folding door includes a first door panel, a second door panel, and a pulley hinge assembly. The first door panel is hinged to the second door panel. At least two sets of pulley hinge assemblies are installed on the first end face of the first door panel. The pulley hinge assembly includes a pulley seat, a pulley, and a mounting base. The front end face of the pulley seat is provided with a connecting plate for mounting the pulley. The pulley is rotatably mounted on the connecting plate. The right end face of the mounting base is hinged to the left end face of the pulley seat. The left end face of the mounting base is detachably connected to the first end face of the first door panel. The pulley seat also includes a locking device, which includes a guide wheel plate and a guide wheel. The guide wheel plate is installed on the front end face of the pulley seat. The horizontal height of the connecting plate is not higher than that of the guide wheel plate. The guide wheel is rotatably mounted on the guide wheel plate. The upper and lower ends of the guide wheel are respectively provided with locking blocks. The width of the left and right sides of the guide wheel is equal to the diameter of the pulley.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the guide wheel plate and the connecting plate are integrally formed.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the mounting base includes a hinge joint and an ear plate, the right end face of the hinge joint is hinged to the left end face of the pulley seat, and the ear plate is detachably mounted on the first end face of the first door panel.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a hidden hole is provided on the first end face of the first door panel near the hinge joint, and the hinge joint is fitted through the hidden hole so that the left end face of the ear plate abuts against the first end face of the first door panel.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the second door panel is provided with a handrail, which is detachably installed on the front end face of the second door panel.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the folding door is provided with at least one hinge, and the hinge is detachably located at the hinge joint of the folding door.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a multi-folding door combination structure, including the above-mentioned folding door, the multi-folding door combination structure includes at least two sets of folding doors and slide rails, the slide rails are respectively installed horizontally at the upper and lower ends of the folding doors, and the pulley hinge device is slidably connected to the slide rails respectively.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the slide rail has a hollow inner hole inside, and a through groove is opened on the lower end face of the slide rail to connect the hollow inner hole, the width of the through groove being equal to the diameter of the pulley.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the snap-fit ​​block is snapped into the hollow inner hole so that the pulley slides in the through groove.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] 1. By designing a folding door with a pulley hinge device, the first door panel and the second door panel are hinged to each other so that they can fold together during the closing process, which reduces the space occupied by the door and does not obstruct part of the view.

[0017] 2. By setting a snap-fit ​​device at the pulley seat, when installing the folding door, people can insert it into the slide rail by rotating the guide wheel, and then rotate the guide wheel to make the snap-fit ​​block snap into the slide rail to complete the installation of the folding door. This structure is simple and easy to install, which helps to improve the installation efficiency of installers.

[0018] 3. By setting up a multi-folding door combination structure, multiple sets of folding doors are installed together at the slide rail. When in use, users can freely choose which folding doors to open or close, and can realize the opening and closing of some folding doors. The overall use is more flexible and can adapt to the needs of more scenarios.

[0019] 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

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, 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.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the pulley seat structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the guide wheel structure of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the hinge joint structure of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the folding door structure of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the first door panel structure of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of a section at point B.

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the hidden hole structure of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the second door panel structure of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the multi-folding door combination structure of this utility model.

[0031] Figure 11 This is another view of the multi-fold door combination structure of this utility model.

[0032] In the diagram: 6-First door panel, 7-Second door panel, pulley hinge device, 62-First end face, 1-Pulley seat, 3-Pulley, 5-Mounting seat, 12-Connecting plate, 11-Guide wheel plate, 2-Guide wheel, 21-Snap-fit ​​block, 51-Hinge joint, 52-Ear plate, 61-Hidden hole, 71-Handrail, 72-Hinge, 4-Slide rail, 41-Hollow inner hole, 42-Through groove.

[0033] Detailed implementation method.

[0034] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] Please see Figures 1-9In this embodiment of the utility model, a folding door is characterized in that the folding door includes a first door panel 6, a second door panel 7, and a pulley hinge device 8. The first door panel 6 is hinged to the second door panel 7. At least two sets of pulley hinge devices 8 are installed on the first end face 61 of the first door panel 6. The pulley hinge device 8 includes: a pulley seat 1, a pulley, and a mounting base 5. The front end face of the pulley seat 1 is provided with a connecting plate 12 for mounting the pulley. The pulley is rotatably mounted on the connecting plate 12. The right end face of the mounting base 5 is hinged to the left end face of the pulley seat 1. The left end face of the mounting base 5 is detachably connected to the first end face 62 of the first door panel 6. Specifically, the first door panel 6 includes a first end face 62 for mounting the mounting base 5. The connection relationship between the first end face 62 and the mounting base 5 includes, but is not limited to, threaded connection, snap-fit ​​connection, adhesive connection, and mortise and tenon connection.

[0039] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: the connection between the first door panel 6 and the ear plate 52 allows one end of the folding door to move synchronously with the pulley 3 at the pulley hinge device 8. When the operator drags one side of the second door panel 7 to the left, the first door panel 6 and the second door panel 7 can be fully unfolded. When the operator drags the second door panel 7 to the right, the first door panel 6 and the second door panel 7 fold together. When the operator continues to drag the second door panel 7, the second door panel 7 drives the first door panel 6 to move to the right. At this time, the overall area occupied by the folding door becomes smaller, which is the optimal folded state.

[0040] Further as Figures 1-7 As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, the pulley seat 1 is further provided with a snap-fit ​​device, which includes a guide wheel plate 11 and a guide wheel 2. The guide wheel plate 11 is installed on the front end face of the pulley seat 1. The horizontal height of the connecting plate 12 is not higher than that of the guide wheel plate 11. The guide wheel 2 is rotatably mounted on the guide wheel plate 11. The upper and lower ends of the guide wheel 2 are respectively provided with snap-fit ​​blocks 21. The width of the left and right sides of the guide wheel 2 is equal to the diameter of the pulley 3. Wherein, as... Figure 6-7 As shown, there is a height difference between the connecting plate and the guide wheel plate, and the horizontal height of the connecting plate is not higher than the horizontal height of the guide wheel plate.

[0041] like Figure 2 As shown, the guide wheel has locking blocks at both its upper and lower ends for rotating during installation, allowing the locking blocks to engage with the guide rail. The locking blocks at the guide wheel can be formed by machining or casting.

[0042] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: Figure 3The end face height of the connecting plate 12 shown is not higher than that of the guide wheel plate 11. The guide wheel 2 is a rotatable structure. When installing the pulley hinge structure, the installer first rotates the guide wheel 2 so that the left and right sides of the guide wheel 2 are engaged in the through groove 42. Then, the installer continues to move the guide wheel 2 so that it moves to the hollow inner hole 41. The installer rotates the guide wheel 2 so that the locking blocks 21 at both ends of the guide wheel 2 are engaged in the hollow inner hole 41. The wheel surface of the pulley 3 is just in contact with the left and right sides of the through groove 42, so that the pulley 3 can slide in the through groove 42.

[0043] Further as Figure 1 As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, the guide wheel plate 11 and the connecting plate 12 are integrally formed. The connection method between the guide wheel plate 11 and the connecting plate 12 includes, but is not limited to, machining, die casting, and casting.

[0044] Further as Figures 1-7 As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, the mounting base 5 includes a hinge joint 51 and an ear plate 52. The right end face of the hinge joint 51 is hinged to the left end face of the pulley seat 1, and the ear plate 52 is detachably mounted on the first end face 62 of the first door panel 6. Specifically, as shown... Figure 1 As shown, the mounting base rotates around the front-to-back axis.

[0045] Further as Figures 4-8 As shown in this embodiment of the present invention, a hidden hole 61 is provided on the first end face 62 of the first door panel 6 near the hinge joint 51. The hinge joint 51 is fitted into the hidden hole 61 so that the left end face of the ear plate 52 abuts against the first end face 62 of the first door panel 6. Specifically, the size of the hidden hole 61 is not smaller than the size of the hinge joint 51. When the operator installs the hinge joint 51 to the first door panel 6, the hinge joint 51 is inserted into the hidden hole 61 so that the ear plate 52 abuts against the end face of the first door panel 6. The ear plate 52 can be installed onto the first door panel 6 by setting screws. By setting the hidden hole 61, the first door panel 6 can fit more snugly against the slide rail 4, and on the other hand, the overall folding door is more beautiful and simple.

[0046] Further as Figure 9 As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, the second door panel 7 is provided with a handrail 71, which is detachably installed on the front end face of the second door panel 7. The handrail 71 facilitates gripping and improves the ease of use of the folding door.

[0047] Further as Figure 6 As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, the folding door is provided with at least one hinge 72, and the hinge 72 is detachably located at the hinge joint of the folding door. Figure 6As shown, spring hinges can be used to hinge the first door panel and the second door panel. The specific working principle of the spring hinge is detailed in patent CN221682741U, and will not be repeated here.

[0048] Further as Figures 6-11 As shown in the present invention, a multi-folding door assembly structure includes the aforementioned folding door. The multi-folding door assembly structure includes at least two sets of folding doors and slide rails 4. The slide rails 4 are respectively installed horizontally at the upper and lower ends of the folding doors, and the pulley hinge device 8 is slidably connected to the slide rails 4.

[0049] like Figures 10-11 As shown, by setting up a multi-folding door combination structure, multiple sets of folding doors are installed together at the slide rail. When using the device, the operator can freely select which folding doors to open or close, realizing the opening and closing of some folding doors. The overall use is more flexible and can adapt to the needs of more scenarios.

[0050] Further as Figures 3-5 As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, the slide rail 4 has a hollow inner hole 41 inside, and a through groove 42 is opened on the lower end face of the slide rail 4 to connect the hollow inner hole 41 for sliding installation of the pulley seat 1. The width of the through groove 42 is equal to the diameter of the pulley 3. The snap-fit ​​block 21 is snapped into the hollow inner hole 41 so that the pulley 3 slides in the through groove 42.

[0051] Further as Figures 1-3 and Figures 6-7 As shown, there is a height difference between the guide wheel plate 11 and the connecting plate 12. Its function is to allow the guide wheel 2 at the guide wheel plate 11 to be installed at the hollow inner hole 41, so that the locking block 21 of the guide wheel 2 can be locked into the inner wall of the hollow inner hole 41. At this time, the pulley 3 installed on the connecting plate 12 is located at the through groove 42, and the pulley can slide in the through groove 42. This structure is simple. When installing, the operator only needs to rotate the guide wheel 2 to install the hinge structure of the pulley 3 on the slide rail 4.

[0052] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention.

Claims

1. A folding door, characterized in that, The folding door includes a first door panel (6), a second door panel (7), and a pulley hinge device (8). The first door panel (6) is hinged to the second door panel (7). At least two sets of pulley hinge devices (8) are installed on the first end face (62) of the first door panel (6). The pulley hinge device (8) includes: a pulley seat (1), a pulley (3), and a mounting base (5). The front end face of the pulley seat (1) is provided with a connecting plate (12) for mounting the pulley (3). The pulley (3) is rotatably mounted on the connecting plate (12). The right end face of the mounting base (5) is hinged to the left end face of the pulley seat (1). The left end face of the mounting base (5) is detachably connected to the first end face (62) of the first door panel (6). (1) A snap-fit ​​device is also provided, which includes a guide wheel plate (11) and a guide wheel (2). The guide wheel plate (11) is installed on the front end face of the pulley seat (1). The horizontal height of the connecting plate (12) is not higher than that of the guide wheel plate (11). The guide wheel (2) is rotatably mounted on the guide wheel plate (11). The upper and lower ends of the guide wheel (2) are respectively provided with snap-fit ​​blocks (21). The width of the left and right sides of the guide wheel (2) is equal to the diameter of the pulley (3).

2. The folding door according to claim 1, characterized in that The guide wheel plate (11) and the connecting plate (12) are integrally formed.

3. The folding door according to claim 1, wherein The mounting base (5) includes a hinge joint (51) and an ear plate (52). The right end face of the hinge joint (51) is hinged to the left end face of the pulley seat (1). The ear plate (52) is detachably mounted on the first end face (62) of the first door panel (6).

4. The folding door according to claim 3, characterized in that The first door panel (6) has a hidden hole (61) on its first end face (62) near the hinge joint (51). The hidden hole (61) is fitted with the hinge joint (51) so that the left end face of the ear plate (52) abuts against the first end face (62) of the first door panel (6).

5. The folding door according to claim 1, wherein The second door panel (7) is provided with a handrail (71), which is detachably installed on the front end face of the second door panel (7).

6. The folding door according to claim 1, wherein The folding door is provided with at least one hinge (72), which is detachably mounted on the hinge of the folding door.

7. A multi-fold door assembly comprising the folding door of any one of claims 1-6, wherein, The multi-folding door combination structure includes at least two sets of folding doors and slide rails (4). The slide rails (4) are installed horizontally at the upper and lower ends of the folding doors, and the pulley hinge devices (8) of the folding doors are slidably connected to the slide rails (4).

8. The multi-fold door assembly of claim 7, wherein, The slide rail (4) has a hollow inner hole (41) inside. A through groove (42) is opened on the lower end face of the slide rail (4) to connect the hollow inner hole (41). The width of the through groove (42) is equal to the diameter of the pulley (3).

9. The multi-fold door assembly of claim 8, wherein, The snap-fit ​​block (21) is engaged in the hollow inner hole (41) so that the pulley slides in the through groove (42).

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    CN213245321U