A door opening structure capable of hovering at an arbitrary angle

By designing a door hook spring and a door hook connecting plate, combined with a roller shaft and guide seat, the microwave oven and mini-refrigerator doors can be suspended at any angle, solving the problem of traditional doors being fixed in extreme positions and improving ease of use and heat preservation performance.

CN224351792UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12LINKCO ELECTRICAL LNDUSTRIES LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LINKCO ELECTRICAL LNDUSTRIES LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-25
Publication Date
2026-06-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing microwave ovens and mini-refrigerators can only remain stable in two extreme positions, either fully open or fully closed, during the opening process. They lack the ability to hover at any intermediate angle, which leads to inconvenience and safety hazards. Furthermore, they cannot flexibly adjust the door opening angle to meet ventilation or heat preservation needs.

Method used

The design employs a door hook spring and door hook connecting plate, combined with roller shaft and roller, to enable the outward-opening door to hover at any angle during the opening process. The elasticity of the door hook spring can be adjusted to allow the outward-opening door to hover at any angle, and the guide seat and guide groove ensure accurate guidance during the opening and closing process.

Benefits of technology

It enables outward-opening doors to be suspended at any angle during the opening process, improving ease of use and flexibility, reducing manufacturing costs and maintenance difficulty, and improving insulation performance and smoothness of opening and closing.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a door opening structure of random angle hovering relates to household electrical appliances technical field, including the core combination, the outside of core combination is equipped with main part shell, be provided with the chamber for storing articles on the core combination, the chamber mouth of core combination is rotatably installed with the outer open door, and the outer open door is fixedly provided with the door handle on the side away from the core combination, the both sides of core combination are all fixedly installed with the fixed seat board, and the fixed seat board is connected with the door hook connecting plate through the door hook spring, the door hook connecting plate is rotatably connected on the outer open door, the both sides of core combination are all fixedly installed with the gyro wheel axle, and the gyro wheel axle is rotatably installed with the door hook gyro wheel, and the door hook connecting plate is slidably connected on the door hook gyro wheel, the utility model discloses the design through the door hook spring and the door hook connecting plate, has realized the random angle hovering of outer open door in the opening process, has greatly promoted the convenience and flexibility of use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a door opening structure that can be suspended at any angle. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of modern home appliances, microwave ovens and mini-refrigerators are indispensable devices in kitchens and living spaces, and their user-friendly design and functionality directly affect the user's daily experience. However, in the existing designs of microwave ovens and mini-refrigerators, the door opening and closing mechanism generally has a significant deficiency: during the opening process, the door can often only remain stable at two extreme positions, either fully open or fully closed, lacking the ability to hover at any intermediate angle.

[0003] This design flaw causes numerous inconveniences in daily use. For example, in microwave ovens, users may need to briefly open the door during heating to check the food's condition or add seasonings. However, traditional doors cannot be left open, forcing users to hold the door with one hand and operate the appliance with the other, which is both inconvenient and poses a safety hazard. Similarly, in mini-fridges, users may frequently open the door to retrieve items. If the door cannot be left open, it not only takes up space but may also cause fingers to be pinched or items to fall due to sudden door slamming.

[0004] Furthermore, traditional door designs are inadequate for situations requiring a certain level of ventilation or where minimizing cold air loss is desired. Users cannot flexibly adjust the door's opening angle to achieve optimal ventilation or insulation, which to some extent affects the energy efficiency and lifespan of electrical appliances.

[0005] While some door designs on the market attempt to address this issue, they often have complex structures, increasing manufacturing costs, and the stability and reliability of hovering are difficult to guarantee. Some designs can achieve hovering at a certain angle, but the hovering angle is limited and cannot meet the diverse usage needs of users. Utility Model Content

[0006] This invention provides a door opening structure that can hover at any angle, which solves the problem in the prior art that the door can only remain stable at the two extreme positions of fully open or fully closed during the opening process, and lacks the ability to hover at any intermediate angle.

[0007] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0008] A door opening structure that can be suspended at any angle includes a mechanism assembly, an outer body shell is fitted around the mechanism assembly, a chamber for storing items is provided on the mechanism assembly, an outward-opening door is rotatably installed at the opening of the chamber of the mechanism assembly, and a door handle is fixedly provided on the side of the outward-opening door away from the mechanism assembly.

[0009] Both sides of the mechanism assembly are fixedly mounted with fixed base plates. Door hook connecting plates are connected to the fixed base plates via door hook springs. The door hook connecting plates are rotatably connected to the outward-opening door. Both sides of the mechanism assembly are fixedly mounted with roller shafts. Door hook rollers are rotatably mounted on the roller shafts. The door hook connecting plates are slidably connected to the door hook rollers.

[0010] Preferably, an insulation pad is provided on the side of the outward-opening door near the core assembly, and the size of the insulation pad is larger than the opening size of the chamber.

[0011] Preferably, guide seats are fixedly provided at both ends of the lower part of the mechanism assembly near the outward opening door, and the outward opening door is provided with a guide groove to avoid the guide seats.

[0012] Preferably, door hook seats connected to door hook connecting plates are fixedly installed on both sides of the outward-opening door.

[0013] Preferably, the door hook seat includes a mounting base plate fixedly installed on the outward-opening door, and a door hook support plate that is rotatably connected to the door hook connecting plate is fixedly provided on the upper part of the mounting base plate.

[0014] Preferably, a hinged support plate is fixedly provided on the lower part of the mounting base plate, and a door hinge plate is rotatably installed on the hinged support plate. The door hinge plate is fixedly installed on the side wall of the mechanism assembly.

[0015] Preferably, an extension seat plate is slidably connected to the fixed seat plate, and both the fixed seat plate and the extension seat plate are provided with spring hook plates for connecting the door hook spring.

[0016] Preferably, both the fixed base plate and the extension base plate are provided with a plurality of evenly distributed mounting holes for adjusting the installation position of the extension base plate.

[0017] Preferably, the door hook connecting plate includes a sliding connecting plate. One end of the sliding connecting plate is provided with a support plate connecting groove that is rotatably connected to the door hook support plate. The other end of the sliding connecting plate is fixedly provided with a limiting connecting plate. The sliding connecting plate and the limiting connecting plate form an L-shaped structure. The limiting connecting plate is provided with a plurality of spring connecting grooves for connecting the door hook spring.

[0018] Preferably, the lower part of the sliding connecting plate is provided with a limiting groove for engaging the door hook roller in the outward opening and closing state of the door, and the side of the sliding connecting plate that contacts the door hook roller is a smooth end face.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] The design of the door hook spring and door hook connecting plate enables the outward-opening door to be suspended at any angle during the opening process, greatly improving the convenience and flexibility of use.

[0021] Simple and reliable structure: The entire door opening structure has few mechanical parts and a compact structure, which reduces manufacturing costs and maintenance difficulty, and improves product reliability and service life.

[0022] Excellent thermal insulation performance: An insulation pad is installed on the side of the outward-opening door near the core assembly, which effectively prevents the heat loss of the items inside the cavity and improves the thermal insulation performance.

[0023] Accurate guidance: Guide seats are fixedly installed at both ends of the lower part of the mechanism assembly near the outward opening door. The outward opening door is provided with a guide groove to avoid the guide seats, which ensures accurate guidance of the outward opening door during the opening and closing process and reduces friction and noise. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a door opening structure that can be suspended at any angle according to this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is an isometric structural diagram of an opening door structure that can be suspended at any angle according to this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention with the outer shell removed;

[0028] Figure 4 This is an isometric structural diagram of the present invention with the main outer shell removed;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the door hook connecting plate of this utility model.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0031] 1. Mechanism assembly; 2. Main body shell; 3. Outward opening door; 31. Insulation pad; 4. Door handle; 5. Door hook seat; 51. Mounting base plate; 52. Door hook support plate; 53. Hinged support plate; 6. Door hook connecting plate; 61. Sliding connecting plate; 62. Limiting connecting plate; 63. Limiting groove; 64. Support plate connecting groove; 65. Spring connecting groove; 7. Door hinge plate; 8. Fixed seat plate; 81. Spring hook plate; 9. Extension seat plate; 10. Door hook spring; 11. Roller shaft; 12. Door hook roller; 13. Guide seat. Detailed Implementation

[0032] 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 some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing 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 a specific orientational structure and operation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, "first" and "second" are only for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] Please see Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model is a door opening structure that can be suspended at any angle, including a core assembly 1, a main body shell 2 is fitted on the outside of the core assembly 1, a cavity for storing items is provided on the core assembly 1, an outward opening door 3 is rotatably installed at the opening of the cavity of the core assembly 1, and a door handle 4 is fixedly provided on the side of the outward opening door 3 away from the core assembly 1.

[0036] Both sides of the mechanism assembly 1 are fixedly installed with fixed base plates 8. Door hook connecting plates 6 are connected to the fixed base plates 8 through door hook springs 10. The door hook connecting plates 6 are rotatably connected to the outward-opening door 3. Both sides of the mechanism assembly 1 are fixedly installed with roller shafts 11. Door hook rollers 12 are rotatably installed on the roller shafts 11. The door hook connecting plates 6 are slidably connected to the door hook rollers 12.

[0037] In an optional embodiment, an insulation pad 31 is provided on the side of the outward-opening door 3 near the mechanism assembly 1, and the size of the insulation pad 31 is larger than the opening size of the chamber.

[0038] It should be noted that the insulation pad 31 improves the insulation performance of the chamber and prevents the loss of temperature from the items.

[0039] In an optional embodiment, guide seats 13 are fixedly provided at both ends of the lower part of the mechanism assembly 1 near the outward opening door 3, and the outward opening door 3 is provided with a guide groove to avoid the guide seats 13.

[0040] It should be noted that the guide seat 13 ensures accurate guidance of the outward-opening door 3 during the opening and closing process, reducing friction and noise.

[0041] In an optional embodiment, door hook seats 5 connected to door hook connecting plates 6 are fixedly installed on both sides of the outward-opening door 3.

[0042] It should be noted that the door hook seat 5 provides a stable connection point for the door hook connecting plate 6, thereby enhancing the overall stability of the structure.

[0043] In an optional embodiment, the door hook seat 5 includes a mounting base plate 51 fixedly installed on the outward-opening door 3, and a door hook support plate 52 rotatably connected to the door hook connecting plate 6 is fixedly provided on the upper part of the mounting base plate 51.

[0044] It should be noted that the specific structure of the door hook seat 5 is clarified, providing support for the rotation of the door hook connecting plate 6.

[0045] In an optional embodiment, a hinged support plate 53 is fixedly provided on the lower part of the mounting base plate 51, and a door hinge plate 7 is rotatably mounted on the hinged support plate 53. The door hinge plate 7 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the mechanism assembly 1.

[0046] It should be noted that the hinged support plate 53 and the door hinge plate 7 realize the rotational connection between the outward opening door 3 and the mechanism assembly 1, which is the basis for the realization of the door opening structure.

[0047] In an optional embodiment, an extension plate 9 is slidably connected to the fixed base plate 8, and both the fixed base plate 8 and the extension plate 9 are provided with spring hook plates 81 for connecting the door hook spring 10.

[0048] It should be noted that the spring hook plate 81 provides the mounting position for the door hook spring 10, and the design of the extended base plate 9 enhances the flexibility and adaptability of the installation.

[0049] In an optional embodiment, both the fixed base plate 8 and the extension base plate 9 are provided with a plurality of evenly distributed mounting holes for adjusting the installation position of the extension base plate 9.

[0050] It should be noted that the mounting holes facilitate the installation and adjustment of the extension plate 9, improving the accuracy and efficiency of the installation.

[0051] In an optional embodiment, the door hook connecting plate 6 includes a sliding connecting plate 61. One end of the sliding connecting plate 61 is provided with a support plate connecting groove 64 that is rotatably connected to the door hook support plate 52. The other end of the sliding connecting plate 61 is fixedly provided with a limiting connecting plate 62. The sliding connecting plate 61 and the limiting connecting plate 62 form an L-shaped structure. The limiting connecting plate 62 is provided with a plurality of spring connecting grooves 65 for connecting the door hook spring 10.

[0052] It should be noted that the door hook connecting plate 6 ensures a stable connection between itself and the door hook support plate 52 and the door hook spring 10, while the L-shaped structure enhances the strength and stability of the structure.

[0053] In an optional embodiment, the lower part of the sliding connecting plate 61 is provided with a limiting groove 63 for engaging the door hook roller 12 in the closed state of the outward-opening door 3, and the side of the sliding connecting plate 61 that contacts the door hook roller 12 is a smooth end face.

[0054] It should be noted that the design of the limiting groove 63 ensures the stable locking of the outward-opening door 3 in the closed state, while the design of the smooth end face reduces the friction between the sliding connecting plate 61 and the door hook roller 12, improving the smoothness of opening and closing the door.

[0055] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: Through a specific mechanical structure design, the outward-opening door 3 can be suspended at any angle during the opening process. Specifically, the structure includes a core assembly 1, which is fitted with a main body shell 2. The core assembly 1 has a chamber for storing items, and the outward-opening door 3 is rotatably installed at the opening of the chamber. The outward-opening door 3 is connected to the core assembly 1 through a door hook seat 5 and a door hook connecting plate 6. The door hook connecting plate 6 is then connected to a fixed base plate 8 through a door hook spring 10. At the same time, roller shafts 11 and door hook rollers 12 are also installed on both sides of the core assembly 1, and the door hook connecting plate 6 is slidably connected to the door hook rollers 12.

[0056] During the opening process, the user pulls the door handle 4, and the outward-opening door 3 rotates around the door hinge plate 7. The door hook connecting plate 6 then slides on the door hook roller 12. At this time, the door hook spring 10 is stretched, generating a certain resistance. This resistance is related to the opening angle and speed of the outward-opening door 3. By adjusting the elasticity of the door hook spring 10, the outward-opening door 3 can be suspended at any angle without the need for an additional locking mechanism.

[0057] The above description provides a detailed account of one embodiment of the present invention. However, this description is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. All equivalent variations and improvements made within the scope of the claims of the present invention should still fall within the patent coverage of the present invention.

Claims

1. A door opening structure that can be suspended at any angle, characterized in that, Includes a mechanism assembly (1), the mechanism assembly (1) is fitted with a main body shell (2), the mechanism assembly (1) is provided with a chamber for storing items, an outward opening door (3) is rotatably installed at the opening of the chamber of the mechanism assembly (1), and a door handle (4) is fixedly provided on the side of the outward opening door (3) away from the mechanism assembly (1). The mechanism assembly (1) has fixed mounting plates (8) on both sides. The fixed mounting plates (8) are connected to the door hook connecting plates (6) by door hook springs (10). The door hook connecting plates (6) are rotatably connected to the outward-opening door (3). The mechanism assembly (1) has fixed mounting roller shafts (11) on both sides. The door hook rollers (12) are rotatably mounted on the roller shafts (11). The door hook connecting plates (6) are slidably connected to the door hook rollers (12).

2. The door opening structure that can be suspended at any angle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outward-opening door (3) is provided with a heat-insulating pad (31) on the side near the core assembly (1), and the size of the heat-insulating pad (31) is larger than the opening size of the chamber.

3. The door opening structure that can be suspended at any angle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mechanism assembly (1) has guide seats (13) fixedly installed at both ends of the lower part of the side near the outward opening door (3), and the outward opening door (3) has a guide groove to avoid the guide seats (13).

4. The door opening structure that can be suspended at any angle according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both sides of the outward-opening door (3) are fixedly installed with door hook seats (5) connected to the door hook connecting plate (6).

5. The door opening structure that can be suspended at any angle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The door hook seat (5) includes a mounting base plate (51) fixedly installed on the outward opening door (3), and a door hook support plate (52) rotatably connected to the door hook connecting plate (6) is fixedly installed on the upper part of the mounting base plate (51).

6. The door opening structure that can be suspended at any angle according to claim 5, characterized in that, A hinged support plate (53) is fixedly installed on the lower part of the mounting base plate (51), and a door hinge plate (7) is rotatably installed on the hinged support plate (53). The door hinge plate (7) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the mechanism assembly (1).

7. The door opening structure that can be suspended at any angle according to claim 1, characterized in that, An extension plate (9) is slidably connected to the fixed base plate (8), and both the fixed base plate (8) and the extension plate (9) are provided with spring hook plates (81) for connecting the door hook spring (10).

8. The door opening structure that can be suspended at any angle according to claim 7, characterized in that, Both the fixed base plate (8) and the extension base plate (9) are provided with a number of evenly distributed mounting holes for adjusting the installation position of the extension base plate (9).

9. A door opening structure that can be suspended at any angle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The door hook connecting plate (6) includes a sliding connecting plate (61). One end of the sliding connecting plate (61) is provided with a support plate connecting groove (64) that is rotatably connected to the door hook support plate (52). The other end of the sliding connecting plate (61) is fixedly provided with a limiting connecting plate (62). The sliding connecting plate (61) and the limiting connecting plate (62) are in an L-shaped structure. The limiting connecting plate (62) is provided with a plurality of spring connecting grooves (65) for connecting the door hook spring (10).

10. A door opening structure that can be suspended at any angle according to claim 9, characterized in that, The lower part of the sliding connecting plate (61) is provided with a limiting groove (63) for engaging the door hook roller (12) in the closed state of the outward-opening door (3), and the side of the sliding connecting plate (61) that contacts the door hook roller (12) is a smooth end face.