Storage rack
By installing grooves and sliding hinges on the uprights of the shelving unit, the height and angle of the shelving unit can be adjusted, solving the problem of limited applicability of traditional shelving units and improving the load-bearing capacity and space utilization.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WENZHOU XIANGYANG MASCH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Traditional shelving units cannot be height-adjusted according to usage, and their folding structure is highly dependent on the type of shelving unit, which limits their applicability in different types of use.
A storage rack comprising a frame and a storage assembly is designed. By setting a sliding groove and a sliding hinge on the upright, the sliding hinge slides within the groove to adjust the height, and the downward tilt angle is fixed by friction, thus achieving flexible adjustment of the height and angle.
The height and angle of the shelf can be flexibly adjusted to suit different types of storage needs, such as a storage platform and pot lid rack, increasing storage capacity and space utilization.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen and bathroom products, specifically to a storage rack. Background Technology
[0002] There are many types of storage racks, including towel racks, pot lid racks, bath towel racks, etc. Traditional storage racks are generally fixed or folding (for easy storage and transportation). While folding racks solve the size and storage problems to some extent, their height cannot be adjusted in real time according to usage. Moreover, whether a folding structure can be adopted is closely related to the type of storage rack. For example, towel racks and bath towel racks can be folded by hinges between the rack rod and the base, while pot lid racks are generally made of one piece of stamped metal and lack the corresponding folding structure. Therefore, to address the above issues, it is necessary to redesign and optimize the structure of storage racks so that they can be used for different types of storage racks while meeting storage requirements. Utility Model Content
[0003] Based on the above problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a storage rack that is easy to store, has multiple functions, and can be height-adjusted as needed.
[0004] To address the above problems, the following technical solution is provided: a storage rack, comprising a frame and a storage component. The frame includes two spaced-apart columns or two spaced-apart columns connected by a crossbeam. Each column has a sliding groove along its height on its side facing each other. The storage component is located between adjacent columns, and sliding hinges are provided on both sides of the storage component within the sliding grooves. When the storage component is folded up to a stowed state, the sliding hinges are slidable within the sliding grooves. When the storage component is folded down to a storage state, the sliding hinges abut against the inner wall of the sliding grooves, supporting and constraining its sliding while also constraining the folding angle of the storage component.
[0005] The present invention is further configured such that the sliding hinge is a non-rotating body shape. When the storage component is flipped up to the storage state, the horizontal projection size of the sliding hinge corresponding to the width direction of the slide groove is minimized, and it is in a free sliding state relative to the opening direction of the slide groove. When the storage component is flipped down to the storage state, the horizontal projection size of the sliding hinge corresponding to the width direction of the slide groove begins to increase and abuts against the inner wall of the slide groove width direction. The friction generated by the abutment constrains the position of the sliding hinge in the height direction within the slide groove while limiting the downward angle of the storage component.
[0006] The present invention is further configured such that the sliding hinge includes a base circle portion and a first contact surface and a second contact surface tangent to the outer wall of the base circle portion, the first contact surface and the second contact surface being arranged at an angle to each other and abutting each other in the radial extension direction toward the base circle portion; when the storage component is flipped up to the storage state, the first contact surface approaches or adheres to one side wall of the slide groove, while the second contact surface moves away from the other side wall of the slide groove; when the storage component is flipped down to the storage state, the first contact surface moves away from one side wall of the slide groove, while the second contact surface approaches and adheres to or abuts the other side wall of the slide groove.
[0007] The present invention is further configured such that the first contact surface and the second contact surface are two sets, arranged at 180 degrees apart from each other along the axis of the base circle; when the storage component is flipped up to the storage state, the two first contact surfaces approach or adhere to the side walls of the slide groove, while the second contact surface moves away from the side walls of the slide groove; when the storage component is flipped down to the storage state, the first contact surface moves away from the side walls of the slide groove, while the second contact surface approaches and adheres to or abuts the side walls of the slide groove.
[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the sliding hinge and the placement assembly are connected by a connecting shaft; the groove opening has a constriction point close to each other, and the connecting shaft is located at the constriction point.
[0009] The present invention is further configured such that when the storage component is flipped up, it is in a vertical state or parallel to the column; when the storage component is flipped down, its swing end is tilted upward or arranged horizontally.
[0010] The present invention is further configured such that when the swing end of the storage component is tilted upward after it is flipped down, an opening is provided at the middle section of the swing end, and a water collection trough is provided between the two columns located below the storage component.
[0011] The present invention is further configured such that, when the swing end of the storage component is horizontally arranged after it is folded down, the storage component also includes a pull rod, the pull rod includes two parallel sliding rods and a hanging rod connected between the two sliding rods, the storage component has pull grooves on both sides that slide with the sliding rods, and the hanging rod is located on one side of the swing end of the storage component; or a first storage plate is provided between the sliding rods and the hanging rod.
[0012] The present invention is further configured such that the storage components are multiple sets, spaced apart along the length of the column.
[0013] The present invention is further provided that the frame is also provided with a suction cup fixing seat, and the suction cup fixing seat is fixedly or detachably connected to the frame.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] 1. By adjusting the upward or downward tilt of the storage component, the cooperation relationship between the sliding hinge and the slide groove is controlled, so that when the storage component is tilted upward, it can slide along the slide groove to adjust the height of any position. When the storage component is tilted downward (under load), the height can be fixed by the friction between the sliding hinge and the slide groove, and the tilting angle of the storage component can also be positioned.
[0016] 2. Adjust the folding angle according to the type of shelf. When folded down to 90 degrees and level with the horizontal plane, it can be used as a platform; when the folding angle is less than 90 degrees, it can be used as a pot lid rack.
[0017] 3. When the storage assembly flips up and down, the sliding hinge rotates accordingly, adjusting its state by utilizing the positional relationship between the first contact surface, the second contact surface, and the slide groove wall; at the same time, setting two sets can effectively improve the loading capacity;
[0018] 4. The constricted joint with the connecting shaft can effectively prevent the sliding hinge from coming off, and at the same time increase the strength of the groove opening;
[0019] 5. Ensure that the overall thickness of the shelf is at its thinnest when the storage components are folded upwards; when the storage components are folded downwards, their swing ends tilt upwards to form a pot lid rack; when arranged horizontally, it is a regular storage rack that can be used to place various items.
[0020] 6. When the storage component is folded down, its swing end tilts upwards, forming a storage area between it and the wall. When used as a pot lid rack, the opening can leave space for the pot lid handle, ensuring that the pot lid can be placed in the center.
[0021] 7. By setting a pull-out rod, the storage component can be pulled out when it is folded down to a horizontal position, which can be used to hang towels and increase the storage area;
[0022] 8. The suction cup mounting base is preferably placed on the upper part of the frame, so that the frame can be attached to the wall by suction cup mounting base. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the storage component in its first form.
[0024] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the storage component in its first form, showing its storage state.
[0025] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 A second-view 3D structural diagram.
[0026] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the storage component in its second form.
[0027] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the storage component in its second form, showing its storage state.
[0028] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the explosion.
[0029] The labels in the diagram have the following meanings: 10-Frame; 11-Column; 111-Slide groove; 112-Closing; 12-Crossbeam; 20-Storage assembly; 21-Sliding hinge; 211-Base circle; 212-First contact surface; 213-Second contact surface; 22-Connecting shaft; 23-Opening; 24-Pull-out groove; 25-Horizontal groove; 30-Water collection trough; 40-Pull-out rod; 41-Slide rod; 411-Limiting groove; 42-Hanging rod; 43-First storage plate; 50-Suction cup fixing seat. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.
[0031] refer to Figures 1 to 6 ,like Figures 1 to 6 The illustrated storage rack includes a frame body 10 and a storage assembly 20. The frame body 10 includes two spaced-apart uprights 11 or two spaced-apart uprights 11 connected by a crossbeam 12. Each upright has a sliding groove 111 along its height on its side facing each other. The storage assembly 20 is located between adjacent uprights 11, and sliding hinges 21 located within the sliding grooves 111 are provided on both sides of the storage assembly 20. When the storage assembly 20 is folded up to a stowed state (see reference...), Figure 1 , Figure 4 The sliding hinge 21 and the slide groove 111 are in a slidable state; when the storage assembly 20 is folded down to the storage state (refer to...) Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 The sliding hinge 21 abuts against the inner wall of the slide groove 111, supporting and constraining its sliding while constraining the downward tilt angle of the storage assembly 20.
[0032] In the above structure, by adjusting the upward or downward tilting of the storage component 20, the cooperation relationship between the sliding hinge 21 and the slide groove 111 is controlled. This allows the storage component 20 to slide along the slide groove 111 to adjust the height of any position when tilting upward. When the storage component 20 is tilted downward (under load), its height can be fixed by the friction between the sliding hinge 21 and the slide groove 111. At the same time, the tilting angle of the storage component 20 is also positioned.
[0033] In this embodiment, the sliding hinge 21 is a non-rotating body shape. When the storage component 20 is flipped up to the storage state, the horizontal projection size of the sliding hinge 21 corresponding to the width direction of the slide groove 111 is minimized, and it is in a free sliding state relative to the opening direction of the slide groove 111. When the storage component 20 is flipped down to the storage state, the horizontal projection size of the sliding hinge 21 corresponding to the width direction of the slide groove 111 begins to increase and abuts against the inner wall of the slide groove 111 in the width direction. The friction generated by the abutment constrains the position of the sliding hinge 21 in the height direction within the slide groove 111 while limiting the downward flipping angle of the storage component 20.
[0034] In the above structure, the downward tilt angle can be adjusted according to the type of shelf. When tilted down to 90 degrees and level with the horizontal plane, it can be used as a platform for carrying items (e.g., Figures 4-6 When the angle of the flip is less than 90 degrees, it can be used as a pot lid holder (e.g. Figures 1-3 ).
[0035] In this embodiment, the sliding hinge 21 includes a base circle portion 211 and a first contact surface 212 and a second contact surface 213 tangent to the outer wall of the base circle portion 211. The first contact surface 212 and the second contact surface 213 are arranged at an angle to each other and abut against each other in the radial direction extending toward the base circle portion 211. When the storage assembly 20 is flipped up to the storage state (refer to...), Figure 1 , Figure 4 The first contact surface 212 is close to or abuts against one side of the slide groove 111, while the second contact surface 213 is away from the other side of the slide groove 111; when the storage assembly 20 is folded down to the storage state (refer to...) Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 The first contact surface 212 is away from one side of the groove wall of the slide 111, while the second contact surface 213 is close to and adheres to or abuts the other side of the groove wall of the slide 111.
[0036] In the above structure, when the storage component 20 flips up and down, the sliding hinge 21 rotates accordingly, and the state is adjusted by the positional relationship between the first contact surface 212, the second contact surface 213 and the groove wall of the slide 111.
[0037] In this embodiment, the first contact surface 212 and the second contact surface 213 are two sets, arranged 180 degrees apart from each other along the axis of the base circle; when the storage component 20 is flipped up to the storage state (refer to...), Figure 1 , Figure 4 The two first contact surfaces 212 approach or adhere to the side walls of the slide groove 111, while the second contact surface 213 moves away from the side walls of the slide groove 111; when the storage assembly 20 is folded down to the storage state (refer to...) Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5, Figure 6 The first contact surface 212 is away from the two sides of the groove 111, while the second contact surface 213 is close to and adheres to or abuts the two sides of the groove 111.
[0038] In the above structure, setting up two sets can effectively improve the carrying capacity.
[0039] In this embodiment, the sliding hinge 21 and the placement assembly 20 are connected by a connecting shaft 22; the groove 111 has a constriction 112 close to each other, and the connecting shaft 22 is located at the constriction 112.
[0040] In the above structure, the constriction 112, in conjunction with the connecting shaft 22, can effectively prevent the sliding hinge 21 from coming off, while also increasing the strength of the groove 111.
[0041] In this embodiment, the storage component 20 is vertical or parallel to the column 11 when it is flipped upwards; when the storage component 20 is flipped downwards, its swing end is tilted (see reference). Figure 2 , Figure 3 Arranged upwards or horizontally (see reference) Figure 5 , Figure 6 ).
[0042] In the above structure, the overall thickness of the shelf is minimized when the storage component 20 is flipped up; when the storage component 20 is flipped down, its swing end tilts upwards to form a pot lid rack; when arranged horizontally, it is a regular shelf that can be used to place various items.
[0043] In this embodiment, when the storage component 20 is tilted upwards after being flipped down (refer to...), Figure 2 , Figure 3 The swing end has an opening 23 in the middle section, and a water collection tank 30 is provided between the two columns 11 located below the storage component 20.
[0044] In the above structure, after the storage component 20 is folded down, its swing end tilts upward, forming a placement area between it and the wall. When used as a pot lid holder, the opening 23 can leave space for the pot lid handle, ensuring that the pot lid can be placed in the center.
[0045] In this embodiment, when the storage component 20 is tilted down and its swing end is arranged horizontally, the storage component 20 also includes a pull rod 40, the pull rod 40 includes two parallel sliding rods 41 and a hanging rod 42 connected between the two sliding rods 41, the storage component 20 is provided with pull grooves 24 on both sides that slide with the sliding rods 41, and the hanging rod 22 is located on one side of the swing end of the storage component 20; or a first storage plate 43 is provided between the sliding rods 41 and the hanging rod 42.
[0046] In the above structure, by setting a pull rod 40, it can be pulled out when the storage component 20 is flipped down to a horizontal state, which can be used to hang towels, increase the storage area, or increase the placement area through the first storage plate 43; an opening 23 is provided in the middle of its swing end, so that the pull rod 40 can be pried out by hand when in use.
[0047] In this embodiment, the storage components 20 are in multiple groups and are spaced apart along the length of the column 11.
[0048] In the above structure, the placement space is increased by stacking.
[0049] In this embodiment, the frame 10 is also provided with a suction cup fixing seat 50, which is fixedly or detachably connected to the frame 10.
[0050] In the above structure, the suction cup fixing seat 50 is preferably placed on the upper part of the frame 10, so that the frame 10 can be adsorbed and fixed to the wall by the suction cup fixing seat 50.
[0051] In this embodiment, the upper and lower ends of the column 11 are provided with crossbeams 12 that connect adjacent columns 11, and the lower end of the crossbeam 12 is provided with hooks; the storage component 20 may also have a cross groove 25 as needed.
[0052] In this embodiment, the slide bar 41 has a limiting groove 411 along its length direction; the pull-out groove 24 is provided with a pin that matches the limiting groove 411, which is used to limit the extension and retraction limit position of the slide bar 41.
[0053] In this embodiment, the storage component 20 is a plate-like structure, a basket-like structure, a mesh-like structure, or a structure with multiple parallel rods.
[0054] It should be noted that, Figures 1-6 One of the columns 11 is in a cut-off state, not in a complete state; when the storage component 20 is flipped down, the torque acting on the sliding hinge 21 forces the sliding hinge 21 to rotate, thereby abutting against the inner wall of the slide groove 111 to achieve positioning constraint.
[0055] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model. These improvements and modifications assumed above should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A storage rack, comprising a frame and storage components, characterized in that: The frame includes two columns spaced apart from each other, or two columns spaced apart from each other and connected by a crossbeam. The columns have sliding grooves along their height on their sides facing each other. The storage component is located between adjacent columns, and the storage component has sliding hinges on both sides located in the sliding grooves. When the storage component is flipped up to the storage state, the sliding hinges are slidable with the sliding grooves. When the storage component is flipped down to the storage state, the sliding hinges abut against the inner wall of the sliding grooves, supporting and constraining its sliding while also constraining the downward angle of the storage component.
2. A storage rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding hinge is a non-rotating body. When the storage component is folded up to the storage state, the horizontal projection size of the sliding hinge corresponding to the width of the slide groove is minimized, and it is in a free sliding state relative to the opening direction of the slide groove. When the storage component is folded down to the storage state, the horizontal projection size of the sliding hinge corresponding to the width of the slide groove begins to increase and abuts against the inner wall of the slide groove width direction. The friction generated by the abutment constrains the position of the sliding hinge in the height direction within the slide groove while limiting the folding angle of the storage component.
3. A storage rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sliding hinge includes a base circle portion and a first contact surface and a second contact surface tangent to the outer wall of the base circle portion. The first contact surface and the second contact surface are arranged at an angle to each other and abut against each other in the radial direction extending toward the base circle portion. When the storage component is flipped up to the storage state, the first contact surface approaches or adheres to one side wall of the slide groove, while the second contact surface moves away from the other side wall of the slide groove. When the storage component is flipped down to the storage state, the first contact surface moves away from one side wall of the slide groove, while the second contact surface approaches and adheres to or abuts against the other side wall of the slide groove.
4. A storage rack according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first and second contact surfaces are two sets, arranged 180 degrees apart from each other along the axis of the base circle; when the storage component is flipped up to the storage state, the two first contact surfaces approach or adhere to the side walls of the slide groove, while the second contact surface moves away from the side walls of the slide groove; when the storage component is flipped down to the storage state, the first contact surface moves away from the side walls of the slide groove, while the second contact surface approaches and adheres to or abuts the side walls of the slide groove.
5. A storage rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding hinge is connected to the placement assembly via a connecting shaft; the groove opening has constricted openings close to each other, and the connecting shaft is located at the constricted opening.
6. A storage rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the storage component is flipped up, it is in a vertical position or parallel to the column; when the storage component is flipped down, its swing end is tilted upward or arranged horizontally.
7. A storage rack according to claim 6, characterized in that: When the storage component is tilted downwards and its swing end is facing upwards; An opening is provided in the middle of its swing end, and a water collection tank is provided between the two columns, located below the storage component.
8. A storage rack according to claim 6, characterized in that: When the storage component is tilted down and its swing end is arranged horizontally, the storage component also includes a pull rod, the pull rod includes two parallel sliding rods and a hanging rod connected between the two sliding rods, the storage component has pull grooves on both sides that slide with the sliding rods, and the hanging rod is located on one side of the swing end of the storage component; or a first storage plate is provided between the sliding rods and the hanging rod.
9. A storage rack according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8, characterized in that: The storage components are in multiple sets, spaced apart along the length of the column.
10. A storage rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame is also equipped with a suction cup fixing seat, which is fixedly or detachably connected to the frame.