Grating structure not prone to deformation

By creating holes in the vertical bars and replacing the wooden horizontal bars with metal ones, the deformation problem of the grille structure was solved, achieving high transparency and aesthetics, and optimizing both structural performance and visual effect.

CN224149459UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21GUANGDONG WASHEN HOME TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGDONG WASHEN HOME TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-13
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

The existing grid structure is susceptible to the shrinkage and expansion characteristics of wood during vertical bar processing and use, as well as the thermal expansion and contraction effect, which can lead to deformation, affect the uniformity of light transmission and visual regularity. At the same time, multiple horizontal bars increase material consumption and obstruction, reducing aesthetics.

Method used

Holes are made in the vertical bars, and metal horizontal bars are used instead of wooden ones. This ensures structural strength while reducing the thickness of the horizontal bars. The metal horizontal bars are fixedly connected to the vertical bars to form a grid structure.

Benefits of technology

It improves the transparency and aesthetics of the grille, reduces the area obstructed by horizontal bars, optimizes structural performance and visual effect, and avoids deformation of vertical bars.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a grid structure not easy to deform, which relates to the technical field of wooden furniture structures and comprises a plurality of wooden vertical grid bars and a metal transverse bar. The plurality of vertical grid bars have the same length, are aligned on the same plane and are uniformly arrayed at intervals along the same direction; at least two through holes are formed in the vertical grid bars; the transverse strips penetrate through the through holes of part of or all the vertical grid bars, and the orientation of the transverse strips is consistent with the array direction of the vertical grid bars; and the transverse bars are fixedly connected with the vertical grid bars. According to the finally formed grating, the structural strength can be guaranteed, the thickness of the transverse strips can be greatly reduced, the shielding area is reduced, then the overall transparency and attractiveness of the grating are improved, and collaborative optimization of the structural performance and the visual effect is achieved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wooden furniture structure technology, specifically to a grid structure that is not easily deformed. Background Technology

[0002] Wooden grilles are decorative components made of natural wood or composite wood materials. With their natural texture and warm feel, they are widely used in indoor and outdoor spaces. Their openwork design allows for ventilation and light transmission, regulates light, and can also serve as partitions to divide areas while maintaining visual openness.

[0003] Existing grid structures often use slender, vertically arranged bars (e.g., 2 meters long with a narrow cross-section) to create light-transmitting gaps. However, due to the excessively large length-to-slenderness ratio, these bars are easily affected by the wood's own shrinkage and expansion characteristics, thermal expansion and contraction effects, or mechanical stress during processing and use, resulting in deformation problems such as lateral bending and longitudinal warping. This deformation not only disrupts the uniformity of light transmission and the visual regularity of the grid but also leads to structural instability after installation.

[0004] In existing grille structure designs, conventional solutions often use multiple horizontal bars with snap-fit ​​or interlocking methods to fix the vertical bars. For example, patent CN220979321U uses installation notches and snap-fit ​​components to lock the vertical bars, simplifying the installation process, but still requires multiple horizontal bars (e.g., five or more) to maintain the stability of the vertical bars. In this design, the horizontal bars need sufficient thickness to process the installation notches and withstand external forces, resulting in increased cross-sectional dimensions, which in turn affects the overall light transmittance and visual transparency of the grille. Furthermore, the dense layout of horizontal bars not only increases material usage but also creates multiple obstructions when light is projected, producing uneven light and shadow effects and reducing the aesthetic appeal of the grille as a decorative component. Therefore, how to ensure the deformation resistance of the vertical bars while reducing the number of horizontal bars, and how to optimize the component cross-sectional design to improve light transmittance, have become critical technical challenges that need to be overcome in current grille structure design. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In response to the problems in related technologies, this utility model proposes a grid structure that is not easily deformed, which can improve the permeability and light transmission of the grid, and the long vertical bars that make up the grid are not easily deformed.

[0006] This utility model is implemented as follows:

[0007] A non-deformable grid structure includes multiple wooden vertical bars and a metal horizontal bar; the multiple vertical bars are of the same length and aligned on the same plane, and are evenly spaced in the same direction; each vertical bar has at least two perforations; the horizontal bar passes through some or all of the perforations of the vertical bars, and the orientation of the horizontal bar is consistent with the array direction of the vertical bars; the horizontal bar and the vertical bars are fixedly connected.

[0008] By creating openings in the vertical bars and replacing the wooden horizontal bars in existing technologies with metal ones—particularly advantageous because metal is easier to process into thinner and finer shapes while maintaining structural strength—the resulting grille achieves a balance between structural strength and significantly reduced bar thickness and obstruction area. This improves the overall transparency and aesthetics of the grille, resulting in a synergistic optimization of structural performance and visual appeal.

[0009] This invention specifically addresses a grating structure primarily constructed of wood, by adding metal horizontal bars for reinforcement. However, the same method can be applied to gratings made of other materials to solve the same technical problem and achieve the same technical effect.

[0010] As a further optimization of the above scheme, the cross-section of the vertical grid bar is a first square, and the side dimension of the first square is 15-25mm;

[0011] The cross-section of the horizontal bar is circular, and the radial dimension of the circle is 5-10mm;

[0012] Alternatively, the cross-section of the horizontal bar may be a second square, and the size of the largest side of the second square may be 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the size of the side of the first square.

[0013] The squares above are either rectangles or squares. mm refers to millimeters; the m following it refers to meters.

[0014] As a further optimization of the above scheme, the length of the vertical grid bar is 1.8-3m; there are only two horizontal bars, which pass vertically through the vertical grid bar and are symmetrical about each other in the vertical direction of the vertical grid bar; the two horizontal bars are respectively close to the upper end and the lower end of the vertical grid bar.

[0015] As a further optimization of the above scheme, the maximum interval between two adjacent horizontal bars is 1.5m.

[0016] As a further optimization of the above scheme, the vertical grid strip is an independent long wooden strip; or the vertical grid strip is formed by stacking multiple flat long wooden strips.

[0017] As a further optimization of the above solution, it also includes two outer frame strips; the length and cross-sectional dimensions of the outer frame strips and the vertical grid strips are the same; one of the horizontal strips passes through the perforations at the same height of all the vertical grid strips;

[0018] The outer frame strip is also provided with a first slot; the radial dimension and number of the first slot are consistent with the perforation; the depth of the first slot is 4-8mm; the two ends of the crossbar are respectively fixed with two first slots.

[0019] As a further optimization of the above solution, it also includes an upper frame strip and a lower frame strip; both the upper frame strip and the lower frame strip are provided with multiple second slots; the upper and lower ends of the vertical grid strip and the upper and lower ends of the outer frame strip are respectively fixed in conjunction with multiple second slots.

[0020] As a further optimization of the above solution, the thickness of the vertical grid strip, the upper frame strip, the lower frame strip, and the outer frame strip are the same in the front and rear directions of the grid structure;

[0021] The upper and lower ends of the vertical grid strip and the upper and lower ends of the outer frame strip are respectively provided with protrusions; the protrusions and the second slot cooperate with each other.

[0022] The surface of the grid structure has a smooth transition between the vertical grid bars and the upper and lower frame bars, as well as a smooth transition between the outer frame bars and the upper and lower frame bars.

[0023] As a further optimization of the above solution, the metal material is copper, brass, stainless steel or aluminum alloy.

[0024] The beneficial effects are as follows:

[0025] This invention provides a grid structure that is not easily deformed. By creating holes in the vertical bars and replacing the wooden horizontal bars in the prior art with metal ones, the horizontal bars can be made thinner and finer while maintaining structural strength. The resulting grid maintains structural strength while significantly reducing the thickness of the horizontal bars and the obstructed area, thereby improving the overall transparency and aesthetics of the grid and achieving synergistic optimization of structural performance and visual effect. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a frontal view of the grille structure provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Sectional view in the AA direction;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Sectional view in the BB direction;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A magnified view of point a;

[0030] Figure 5 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the vertical grid strip provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0031] Figure label:

[0032] 1. Vertical slats; 11. Flat, elongated wooden strips; 12. Protrusions; 13. Perforations;

[0033] 2. Horizontal stripes;

[0034] 3. Outer frame strip; 31. First socket;

[0035] 4. Top frame strip; 41. Second socket;

[0036] 5. Bottom frame. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a non-deformable grid structure includes multiple wooden vertical bars 1 and a metal horizontal bar 2. In this embodiment, the vertical bars 1 are formed by stacking five flat, elongated wooden strips 11. Specifically, each flat, elongated wooden strip 11 has a cross-section of 4mm × 15mm, resulting in a vertical bar 1 with a cross-section of 20mm × 15mm. The total length of the vertical bars 1 is 2044mm, with 5mm protrusions 12 at both the upper and lower ends. Each vertical bar 1 has two 7mm diameter perforations 13, with a distance of 1430mm between them, symmetrically distributed vertically along the direction of the vertical bar 1.

[0039] The horizontal bar 2 is a brass strip with a diameter of 7mm and a length of 589mm.

[0040] Multiple vertical grid strips 1 are of the same length and aligned on the same plane, and are evenly spaced in the same direction. Outside the vertical grid strips 1, there is an outer frame strip 3 on each of the left and right sides. The main body of the outer frame strip 3 is basically the same as the structure of the vertical grid strip 1, except that the perforated area 13 is replaced by a first slot, the depth of which is 5mm. The multiple vertical grid strips 1 and the two outer frame strips 3 span a total of 609mm, and the interval between two adjacent vertical grid strips 1 is 18mm.

[0041] Two horizontal bars 2 pass horizontally through the holes 13 of all the vertical bars 1, and the orientation of the horizontal bars 2 is consistent with the array direction of the vertical bars 1; the horizontal bars 2 and the vertical bars 1 are fixedly connected; the two ends of the horizontal bars 2 are respectively inserted into the first slot and fixedly connected.

[0042] In this embodiment, an upper frame strip 4 and a lower frame strip 5 are also included; both the upper frame strip 4 and the lower frame strip 5 are provided with multiple second slots. In the front-rear direction of the grid structure, the vertical grid strip 1, the upper frame strip 4, the lower frame strip 5 and the outer frame strip 3 have the same thickness, which is 20mm. The depth of the second slot is 5mm and the cross-section is 8×8mm.

[0043] Both the vertical grid strip 1 and the outer frame strip 3 are fixed by the protrusions 12 at the upper and lower ends and the second slots of the upper frame strip 4 and the lower frame strip 5. After assembly, the surface of the grid structure has a smooth transition between the vertical grid strip 1 and the upper frame strip 4 and the lower frame strip 5, and the outer frame strip 3 also has a smooth transition between the upper frame strip 4 and the lower frame strip 5.

[0044] By creating holes in the vertical bars 1 and replacing the wooden horizontal bars 2 in the existing technology with metal ones, it is possible to process the metal material into thinner and finer bars while maintaining structural strength. The resulting grille maintains structural strength while significantly reducing the thickness of the horizontal bars 2 and decreasing the obstruction area, thereby improving the overall transparency and aesthetics of the grille and achieving synergistic optimization of structural performance and visual effect.

[0045] Based on the disclosure and teachings of the above specification, those skilled in the art can make changes and modifications to the above embodiments. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and described above, and some modifications and changes to the utility model should also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model. Furthermore, although some specific terms are used in this specification, these terms are only for convenience of explanation and do not constitute any limitation on this utility model.

Claims

1. A non-deformable grid structure, characterized by: It includes multiple wooden vertical slats and one metal horizontal bar; The multiple vertical grid bars are of the same length, aligned on the same plane, and evenly spaced in an array along the same direction; The vertical grid strip has at least two through holes; the horizontal strip passes through some or all of the through holes of the vertical grid strip, and the orientation of the horizontal strip is consistent with the array direction of the vertical grid strip; the horizontal strip and the vertical grid strip are fixedly connected.

2. A non-deformable grid structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-section of the vertical grid bar is a first square, and the side dimension of the first square is 15-25mm; The cross-section of the horizontal bar is circular, and the radial dimension of the circle is 5-10mm; Alternatively, the cross-section of the horizontal bar may be a second square, and the size of the largest side of the second square may be 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the size of the side of the first square.

3. A non-deformable grid structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the vertical grid bar is 1.8-3m; there are only two horizontal bars, which pass vertically through the vertical grid bar and are symmetrical about each other in the vertical direction of the vertical grid bar; the two horizontal bars are respectively close to the upper end and the lower end of the vertical grid bar.

4. A non-deformable grid structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The maximum interval between two adjacent horizontal bars is 1.5m.

5. A non-deformable grid structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical grid strip is an independent long wooden strip; or the vertical grid strip is formed by stacking multiple flat long wooden strips.

6. A non-deformable grid structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes two outer frame strips; the length and cross-sectional dimensions of the outer frame strips and the vertical grid strips are the same; one of the horizontal strips passes through the perforation at the same height of all the vertical grid strips; The outer frame strip is also provided with a first slot; the radial dimension and number of the first slot are consistent with the perforation; the depth of the first slot is 4-8mm; the two ends of the crossbar are respectively fixed with two first slots.

7. A non-deformable grid structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes an upper frame strip and a lower frame strip; both the upper frame strip and the lower frame strip are provided with multiple second slots; the upper and lower ends of the vertical grid strip and the upper and lower ends of the outer frame strip are respectively fixed in conjunction with multiple second slots.

8. A non-deformable grid structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: In the front-to-back direction of the grille structure, the vertical grille bars, the upper frame bars, the lower frame bars, and the outer frame bars have the same thickness; The upper and lower ends of the vertical grid strip and the upper and lower ends of the outer frame strip are respectively provided with protrusions; the protrusions and the second slot cooperate with each other.

9. A non-deformable grid structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The metal material is copper, stainless steel, or aluminum alloy.

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