Folding door for equipment

By designing a folding door structure and employing upper door components, lower door components, telescopic support components, and suction components, the safety and convenience issues of traditional doors in limited space scenarios are solved, achieving efficient space utilization and convenient operation.

CN224200498UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05ZHONGKE HEFEI INST OF COLLABORATIVE RES & INNOVATION FOR INTELLIGENT AGRI
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHONGKE HEFEI INST OF COLLABORATIVE RES & INNOVATION FOR INTELLIGENT AGRI
Filing Date
2025-05-20
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

Existing protective doors for industrial and laboratory equipment struggle to balance safety and ease of operation in space-constrained environments. Traditional door designs often occupy a large space or have poor sealing, making them unsuitable for diverse spatial conditions.

Method used

A folding door comprising an upper door assembly, a lower door assembly, a telescopic support assembly, a first suction assembly, and a second suction assembly is designed. The folding operation reduces space occupation, and the magnetic suction structure improves safety and convenience.

Benefits of technology

It enables opening in limited spaces without occupying a large amount of horizontal or vertical space, improving space utilization. It is suitable for a variety of devices and has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a folding door for equipment, which relates to the technical field of equipment and comprises an upper door component, a lower door component, a telescopic support component, a first suction component and a second suction component, the top end of the upper door component is hinged with an upper door frame, and the bottom end of the upper door component is hinged with the lower door component; the fixed end of the telescopic supporting assembly is connected with the side door frame; the first suction assembly and the second suction assembly are installed on the upper door assembly and the side door frame correspondingly and used for sucking the lower door assembly in the opening state and the closing state of the folding door correspondingly. When the folding door is opened, a large amount of horizontal channel space or vertical height space does not need to be occupied. The lower door assembly and the upper door assembly are folded, so that the space occupied by the door body in the opening state is greatly reduced, interference with surrounding equipment arrangement is effectively avoided, the door body is particularly suitable for the scene with limited workshop space, and the overall space utilization rate is increased.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of industrial and laboratory equipment technology, and more specifically, it relates to a folding door for equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the acceleration of industrial automation and the increasing frequency of laboratory research activities, the safety protection needs of industrial and laboratory equipment are becoming increasingly critical. To prevent accidental injuries caused by personnel accidentally touching moving parts or foreign objects being thrown out of the equipment, sturdy protective doors must be installed on both sides or one side of the equipment. The size of the door needs to take into account both the height of the equipment and the opening requirements. However, in actual workshop environments, limited space resources and the requirements for personnel passage and equipment layout create a sharp contradiction: if the door size is too large, it will easily encroach on the passageway when opened and interfere with the equipment layout; if the door size is too small, it will not meet the space requirements for personnel to perform necessary operations such as debugging and maintenance of the equipment.

[0003] Traditional sliding door designs, while offering a large opening space through vertical movement and avoiding obstruction of horizontal passageways, have stringent requirements for workshop ceiling height. This makes them unsuitable for low-ceilinged factories or space-constrained laboratories, significantly limiting their application. Meanwhile, other common sliding and hinged door structures also suffer from low space utilization and poor sealing. Therefore, developing a door structure for equipment that can adapt to diverse spatial conditions while ensuring operational convenience and safety has become a pressing technical challenge. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a folding door for equipment.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A folding door for use in a device includes an upper door assembly, a lower door assembly, a telescopic support assembly, a first suction assembly, and a second suction assembly; the top end of the upper door assembly is hinged to an upper door frame, and the bottom end is hinged to the lower door assembly; the telescopic end of the telescopic support assembly is connected to the upper door assembly, and the fixed end is connected to a side door frame; the first suction assembly is fixedly installed on the upper door assembly and is used to suction the lower door assembly when the folding door is open; the second suction assembly is fixedly installed on the side door frame and is used to suction the lower door assembly when the folding door is closed.

[0007] Preferably, the upper door assembly includes an upper door body, the top of which is hinged to the upper door frame via a connecting component, a door handle is installed on the outer surface of the upper door body, and mounting plates are installed on both sides of the upper door body.

[0008] Preferably, the lower door assembly includes a lower door body, the top end of which is hinged to the upper door assembly via a connecting component; a concealed latch handle is installed on the outer surface of the lower door body.

[0009] Preferably, the telescopic end of the telescopic support assembly is connected to the mounting plate of the upper door assembly via a mounting base; the fixed end of the telescopic support assembly is connected to the side door frame.

[0010] Preferably, the first suction assembly includes a first connecting rod and a first suction seat; the first connecting rod is threadedly connected to the upper door assembly; and the first suction seat is suctioned to the lower door assembly.

[0011] Preferably, the second suction assembly has the same structure as the first suction assembly, including a second connecting rod and a second suction seat; the second connecting rod is threadedly connected to the side door frame; and the second suction seat is suctioned to the lower door assembly.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] Compared to traditional sliding doors, hinged doors, and top-sliding doors, this folding door does not require a large amount of horizontal or vertical space when opened. By folding the lower and upper door components, it significantly reduces the space occupied by the door when open, effectively avoiding interference with surrounding equipment. It is particularly suitable for workshops with limited space, thus improving overall space utilization.

[0014] The folding door of this invention has a simple structure, is easy to operate, saves space, and is suitable for a variety of devices. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the folding door of this utility model when closed;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the opening of the folding door of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the upper door component in the folding door of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lower door component in the folding door of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first suction component in the folding door of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second suction component in the folding door of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the telescopic support component in the folding door of this utility model.

[0022] 1. Upper door assembly; 11. Door handle; 12. Mounting plate; 2. Lower door assembly; 21. Concealed latch handle; 3. Telescopic support assembly; 31. Mounting base; 32. Bolt; 4. Connecting assembly; 5. Side door frame; 6. Upper door frame; 7. First suction assembly; 71. First connecting rod; 72. First suction base; 8. Second suction assembly; 81. Second connecting rod; 82. Second suction base. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The embodiments further illustrate a folding door for equipment proposed in this utility model.

[0024] Reference Figures 1 to 7 A folding door for a device includes an upper door assembly 1, a lower door assembly 2, a telescopic support assembly 3, a first suction assembly 7, and a second suction assembly 8. The top end of the upper door assembly 1 is hinged to an upper door frame 6, and the bottom end is hinged to the lower door assembly 2. The telescopic end of the telescopic support assembly 3 is connected to the upper door assembly 1, and the fixed end is connected to a side door frame 5. The first suction assembly 7 is fixedly installed on the upper door assembly 1 and is used to suction the lower door assembly 2 when the folding door is open. The second suction assembly 8 is fixedly installed on the side door frame 5 and is used to suction the lower door assembly 2 when the folding door is closed.

[0025] The upper door assembly 1 has an upper door body made of carbon steel. The top of the upper door body is hinged to the upper door frame 6 via a connecting assembly 4. A door handle 11 is installed on the outer surface of the upper door body. Mounting plates 12 are installed on both sides of the upper door body. The top of the upper door body is connected to the connecting assembly 4, which is a door hinge and has at least two components.

[0026] The lower door assembly 2 has a lower door body made of carbon steel and can be attracted to the first suction assembly 7 and the second suction assembly 8. The lower door assembly 2 includes a lower door body, the top of which is hinged to the upper door assembly 1 via a connecting assembly 4. A concealed handle 21 is installed on the outer surface of the lower door body. The top of the lower door body is connected to the connecting assembly 4, which is a door hinge and there are at least two of them.

[0027] The telescopic support assembly 3 has two sets, both using gas springs, installed symmetrically on the left and right sides; the telescopic support assembly 3 includes a mounting base 31 and a bolt 32; the mounting base 31 is located at the telescopic end of the telescopic support assembly 3, and the bolt 31 is located at the fixed end of the telescopic support assembly 3; the telescopic end of the telescopic support assembly 3 is connected to the mounting plate 12 of the upper door assembly 1 through the mounting base 31; the fixed end of the telescopic support assembly 3 is connected to the side door frame 5 through the bolt 32.

[0028] The telescopic support component 3 extends through its telescopic end to support the upper door component 1 and the lower door component 2 as a whole, thus opening the folding door; the telescopic support component 3 retracts through its telescopic end to stop supporting the upper door component 1 and the lower door component 2, thus closing the upper door component 1 and the lower door component 2 as a whole.

[0029] The side door frames 5 are placed symmetrically on the left and right; the upper door frame 6 is combined with the symmetrical side door frames 5.

[0030] The first suction assembly 7 has two sets of screw-type magnets, which are installed symmetrically on the left and right sides; the first suction assembly 7 includes a first connecting rod 71 and a first suction seat 72; the first connecting rod 71 is a screw, and the first suction seat 72 is a magnet seat; the first suction assembly 7 is threadedly connected to the upper door assembly 1 through the first connecting rod 71; the first suction assembly 7 magnetically attracts the lower door assembly 2 when the folding door is in the open state through the first suction seat 72.

[0031] The second suction assembly 8 has two sets of screw-type magnets, both with the same structure as the first suction assembly 7, and is installed symmetrically on the left and right. The second suction assembly 8 includes a second connecting rod 81 and a second suction seat 82. The second connecting rod 81 is a screw, and the second suction seat 82 is a magnet seat. The second suction assembly 8 is threadedly connected to the side door frame 5 through the second connecting rod 81. The second suction assembly 8 magnetically attracts the lower door assembly 2 in the closed state of the folding door through the second suction seat 82.

[0032] The working principle of a folding door used in a device is as follows:

[0033] When the folding door is opened: the operator uses the hidden latch handle 21 on the lower door assembly 2 to separate the lower door assembly 2 from the side door frame 5 which is attracted by the second suction assembly 8, and flips the lower door assembly 2 upward until the lower door assembly 2 and the upper door assembly 1 are attracted together as a whole by the first suction assembly 7. Then, the operator uses the upper door handle 11 to flip the upper door assembly 1 and the lower door assembly 2 upward as a whole until the telescopic support assembly 3 extends its telescopic end fully, supporting the upper door assembly 1 and the lower door assembly 2 as a whole, and the folding door opens.

[0034] When the folding door is closed: the staff closes the upper door assembly 1 and the lower door assembly 2 together by using the upper door handle 11 and the first suction assembly 7. At the same time, the telescopic support assembly 3 retracts its telescopic end. Then, the staff pulls down the lower door assembly 2 using the concealed latch handle 21 to separate the lower door assembly 2 from the upper door assembly 1. This causes the lower door assembly 2 to flip downward and be suctioned to the side door frame 5 by the second suction assembly 8, thus closing the folding door.

[0035] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A folding door for equipment, characterized in that, It includes an upper door assembly (1), a lower door assembly (2), a telescopic support assembly (3), a first suction assembly (7), and a second suction assembly (8); the top end of the upper door assembly (1) is hinged to the upper door frame (6), and the bottom end is hinged to the lower door assembly (2); the telescopic end of the telescopic support assembly (3) is connected to the upper door assembly (1), and the fixed end is connected to the side door frame (5); the first suction assembly (7) is fixedly installed on the upper door assembly (1) and is used to suction the lower door assembly (2) when the folding door is open; the second suction assembly (8) is fixedly installed on the side door frame (5) and is used to suction the lower door assembly (2) when the folding door is closed.

2. A folding door for equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper door assembly (1) includes an upper door body, the top of which is hinged to the upper door frame (6) via a connecting component (4), a door handle (11) is installed on the outer surface of the upper door body, and mounting plates (12) are installed on both sides of the upper door body.

3. A folding door for equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower door assembly (2) includes a lower door body, the top of which is hinged to the upper door assembly (1) via a connecting component (4); a concealed latch handle (21) is installed on the outer surface of the lower door body.

4. A folding door for equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The telescopic end of the telescopic support assembly (3) is connected to the mounting plate (12) of the upper door assembly (1) via the mounting base (31); the fixed end of the telescopic support assembly (3) is connected to the side door frame (5).

5. A folding door for equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first suction assembly (7) includes a first connecting rod (71) and a first suction seat (72); the first connecting rod (71) is threadedly connected to the upper door assembly (1); the first suction seat (72) is suctioned to the lower door assembly (2).

6. A folding door for equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second suction assembly (8) has the same structure as the first suction assembly (7), including a second connecting rod (81) and a second suction seat (82); the second connecting rod (81) is threadedly connected to the side door frame (5); the second suction seat (82) is suctioned to the lower door assembly (2).