An adjustable cabinet
By introducing a sliding groove structure with connecting brackets and movable sealing plates into the custom cabinet, the problem that the custom cabinet slots cannot accommodate appliances of different sizes is solved, achieving flexible space adjustment and long-term applicability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGGUAN AIMU BEDROOM SUPPLIES
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
The slot design of existing custom cabinets cannot dynamically adapt to home appliances of different sizes, causing inconvenience and economic waste for users during replacement or use.
Design an adjustable cabinet that uses a sliding groove structure with connecting brackets and movable end plates to achieve dynamic adjustment of the reserved slots, adapting to household appliances of different sizes.
It achieves the flexibility of adapting to different sizes of home appliances in the same slot, avoiding the problems of cabinet modification and dust accumulation in gaps caused by appliance upgrades, and extending the service life of the custom cabinet.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of living furniture technology, and in particular to an adjustable cabinet. Background Technology
[0002] In the home decoration industry, whole-house customization has gradually become the mainstream choice for modern families due to its advantages such as high space utilization, unified style, and strong functionality. Among them, customized cabinets, as a core component of whole-house customization, are often used in areas such as living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms to store various home appliances and household items. To ensure that home appliances can fit perfectly with customized cabinets, specific installation slots are usually reserved for large home appliances such as televisions, refrigerators, and washing machines during the cabinet design stage.
[0003] However, existing custom cabinet slot designs have significant limitations: the slot dimensions are usually fixed and cannot be adjusted to accommodate changes in the size of household appliances. This leads to numerous inconveniences for users during subsequent use.
[0004] For example, when users need to replace larger home appliances (such as a larger screen TV or a larger capacity refrigerator), the original slots may not be able to accommodate them, which may require disruptive modifications or replacements of the custom cabinets, resulting in additional economic costs and wasted time.
[0005] If the replacement appliance is smaller than the reserved slot, a large gap will be left between the slot and the appliance, which will not only affect the overall appearance but may also accumulate dust and increase the difficulty of cleaning.
[0006] Modern home appliances are updated and iterated at a rapid pace, with diverse sizes and specifications. Fixed-size slot designs are difficult to adapt to future changes in the size of home appliances, reducing the long-term applicability of custom cabinets.
[0007] Therefore, existing custom cabinets need to be improved to solve the problem that their reserved slots cannot dynamically adapt to home appliances of different sizes.
[0008] The information disclosed in this background section is included only to enhance the understanding of the context of this disclosure, and therefore may contain information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content
[0009] One objective of this invention is to provide an adjustable cabinet that can effectively solve the problem that the reserved slots in existing custom cabinets cannot dynamically adapt to household appliances of different sizes.
[0010] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an adjustable cabinet, comprising:
[0011] A plurality of cabinet panels are enclosed to form a reserved slot, wherein at least one of the cabinet panels is a fixed material;
[0012] A connecting bracket is fixed to the side of the fixed plate near the reserved slot and has a sliding groove extending toward the reserved slot.
[0013] The movable sealing plate is slidably disposed in the sliding groove. When driven, it has an expanding groove state that slides toward the fixed plate to enlarge the opening size of the reserved groove; and a shrinking groove state that slides away from the fixed plate to reduce the opening size of the reserved groove.
[0014] Optionally, the sliding groove is disposed opposite to the end face of the fixed plate near the reserved slot, so that the movable sealing plate in the sliding groove is flush with the fixed plate.
[0015] Optionally, the connecting bracket includes:
[0016] An inner limiting plate is located inside both the fixed plate and the movable sealing plate, and is used to help keep the back sides of the fixed plate and the movable sealing plate flush.
[0017] An outer limiting plate, one end of which is connected to the middle of the inner limiting plate; the other end of which extends through the space between the fixed plate and the movable sealing plate to the outside of the movable sealing plate, so as to cooperate with the end of the inner limiting plate away from the fixed plate to form the sliding groove.
[0018] Optional, also includes:
[0019] The decorative panel is attached and fixed to the outside of the cabinet panel, and the end of the decorative panel near the reserved slot protrudes towards the reserved slot until it covers the sliding groove.
[0020] Optionally, the end of the outer limiting plate away from the inner limiting plate is bent to form a U-shaped edging portion;
[0021] The U-shaped edging portion is provided with a U-shaped edging groove for inserting the end of the decorative panel.
[0022] Optionally, the decorative panel is a fire-resistant panel.
[0023] Optionally, the portion of the outer limiting plate located between the fixed plate and the movable sealing plate is locked to the end face of the fixed plate by fasteners.
[0024] Optionally, the surface roughness of the inner limiting plate opposite to the movable sealing plate is a, and the surface roughness of the outer limiting plate opposite to the movable sealing plate is b, where a>b.
[0025] Optionally, the movable sealing plate and the fixed plate are made of the same material.
[0026] Optionally, the connecting bracket is made of metal.
[0027] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: It provides an adjustable cabinet, with a connecting bracket fixed on a fixed plate and extending a sliding groove toward a pre-reserved slot, allowing the movable sealing plate to move along the sliding groove.
[0028] When users need to place larger home appliances, they can simply slide the movable panel towards the fixed panel to free up more space.
[0029] Conversely, if the household appliance is small, the cover can be pulled outwards to fill the excess gap.
[0030] This dynamic adjustment mechanism gives the adjustable cabinet unprecedented flexibility, allowing the same reserved slot to perfectly fit different sizes of home appliances such as TVs and refrigerators. This avoids the cabinet modification problems caused by home appliance upgrades and solves the problem of dust accumulating in the gaps when small home appliances are placed.
[0031] Therefore, the adjustable cabinet provided by this utility model can effectively solve the problem that the reserved slots of existing custom cabinets cannot dynamically adapt to household appliances of different sizes. Attached Figure Description
[0032] 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.
[0033] Figure 1 This is a top view of the adjustable cabinet provided in the embodiment.
[0034] In the picture:
[0035] 100. Household appliances;
[0036] 1. Cabinet panel; 1a. Fixed board material;
[0037] 2. Reserve slots;
[0038] 3. Activity sealing plate;
[0039] 4. Connecting bracket; 401. Inner limiting plate; 402. Outer limiting plate; 4021. U-shaped edging; 403. Sliding groove;
[0040] 5. Fasteners;
[0041] 6. Decorative panels. Detailed Implementation
[0042] In this utility model, the reference to "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment can be included in at least one embodiment of this utility model. The term "embodiment" appearing in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it specifically limit its independence or connection with other embodiments. In principle, in this utility model, as long as there are no technical contradictions or conflicts, the technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way to form corresponding implementable technical solutions.
[0043] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains; the use of related terms herein is merely for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention.
[0044] In the description of this utility model, the term "and / or" is used to describe the logical relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A exists, B exists, and A and B exist simultaneously. Additionally, the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects have an "or" logical relationship.
[0045] In this invention, terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual quantity, hierarchy, or order between these entities or operations.
[0046] Without further limitations, the use of terms such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” or other similar expressions in this invention is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which does not exclude the presence of additional elements in a process, method, or product that includes the stated elements, such that a process, method, or product that includes a series of elements may include not only those defined elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, or product.
[0047] Similar to the understanding in the Examination Guidelines, in this utility model, expressions such as "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; expressions such as "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more (including two), and similar expressions related to "multiple" are also understood in this way, such as "multiple groups" and "multiple times," unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0048] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, the space-related expressions used, such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "vertical," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the specific embodiments or drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the specific embodiments of this utility model or for the reader's understanding, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific position, a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this utility model.
[0049] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," and "setting," as used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model, should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral setting; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0050] This utility model provides an adjustable cabinet that cleverly solves the drawback of fixed slot dimensions in traditional custom cabinets through an innovative sliding structure design.
[0051] See Figure 1 The adjustable cabinet provided in this embodiment includes a connecting bracket 4, a movable sealing plate 3, and several cabinet panels 1 that enclose and form a reserved slot 2.
[0052] Wherein, at least one of the cabinet panels 1 is a fixed plate 1a; the connecting bracket 4 is fixed on the side of the fixed plate 1a near the reserved slot 2, and is provided with a sliding groove 403 extending toward the reserved slot 2;
[0053] The movable sealing plate 3 is slidably disposed in the sliding groove 403. When driven, it has an expanding groove state that slides toward the fixed plate 1a to expand the opening size of the reserved groove 2; and a shrinking groove state that slides away from the fixed plate 1a to reduce the opening size of the reserved groove 2.
[0054] Specifically, the connecting bracket 4 is fixed on the fixed plate 1a and extends a sliding groove 403 toward the reserved slot 2. The movable sealing plate 3 can move along the sliding groove 403 like a drawer slide.
[0055] When users need to place larger household appliances 100, they can simply slide the movable sealing plate 3 towards the fixed plate 1a to free up more space.
[0056] Conversely, if the household appliance is small, the cover can be pulled outwards to fill the excess gap.
[0057] This dynamic adjustment mechanism gives the adjustable cabinet unprecedented flexibility, allowing the same reserved slot 2 to perfectly adapt to different sizes of home appliances 100 such as TVs and refrigerators. This avoids the cabinet modification problems caused by upgrading home appliances 100, and also solves the problem of dust accumulation in the gaps when small home appliances 100 are placed.
[0058] More importantly, this design proactively considers the rapid iteration of Home Appliance 100 products, adapting to new specifications that may emerge in the future through physical adjustments rather than fixed sizes. This greatly extends the lifespan of the customized cabinet, saving users additional renovation costs incurred due to the replacement of Home Appliance 100, and truly realizing the smart home concept of "one-time renovation, long-term applicability".
[0059] It should be noted that a fixed plate 1a and a movable sealing plate 3 can be installed on the left and / or right sides of the reserved slot 2 to adjust the width of the reserved slot 2; similarly, a fixed plate 1a and a movable sealing plate 3 can be installed on the top and / or bottom of the reserved slot 2 to adjust its height. The following explanation primarily uses the example of installing a fixed plate 1a and a movable sealing plate 3 on the right side of the reserved slot 2.
[0060] Optionally, the sliding groove 403 is positioned opposite to the end face of the fixed plate 1a near the reserved slot 2, so that the movable sealing plate 3 within the sliding groove 403 is flush with the fixed plate 1a. By positioning the sliding groove 403 opposite to the end face of the fixed plate 1a, the movable sealing plate 3 remains flush with the fixed plate 1a during sliding. This design ensures the integrity and aesthetics of the cabinet's appearance, avoiding a visually disjointed feel caused by misalignment of the sealing plate.
[0061] Specifically, the connecting bracket 4 includes:
[0062] The inner limiting plate 401 is located inside the fixed plate 1a and the movable sealing plate 3, and is used to help keep the back sides of the fixed plate 1a and the movable sealing plate 3 flush.
[0063] An outer limiting plate 402 is provided, with one end connected to the middle of the inner limiting plate 401. The other end of the outer limiting plate 402 extends through the space between the fixed plate 1a and the movable sealing plate 3 to the outside of the movable sealing plate 3, so as to cooperate with the end of the inner limiting plate 401 away from the fixed plate 1a to form the sliding groove 403.
[0064] It should be noted that the design employs a dual inner and outer limiting structure. The inner limiting plate 401 ensures that the back of the panel is flush, maintaining the integrity of the cabinet's internal structure. The outer limiting plate 402 works in conjunction with the inner limiting plate 401 to form a precise sliding track. This structure not only achieves stable guidance for the movable sealing plate 3 but also enhances the overall rigidity of the connecting bracket 4 through the central connection design, preventing deformation caused by long-term use and extending its service life.
[0065] If the fastener 5 passes through the inner limiting plate 401 and is locked to the fixed plate 1a, the assembly worker needs to enter the inside of the cabinet panel 1 to tighten the fastener 5 in order to install and remove the connecting bracket 4. Therefore, in this embodiment, the portion of the outer limiting plate 402 located between the fixed plate 1a and the movable sealing plate 3 is locked to the end face of the fixed plate 1a by the fastener 5.
[0066] Before installing the movable sealing plate 3, the assembly worker can tighten the fasteners 5 on the outside of the adjustable cabinet to lock the connecting bracket 4 onto the fixed plate 1a. This design not only facilitates the assembly work but also avoids damaging the panel material on the large surface of the fixed plate 1a.
[0067] Furthermore, the surface roughness of the surface of the inner limiting plate 401 opposite to the movable sealing plate 3 is 'a', and the surface roughness of the surface of the outer limiting plate 402 opposite to the movable sealing plate 3 is 'b', where a > b. This differentiated surface roughness design produces a synergistic effect: the higher roughness of the inner limiting plate 401 provides moderate frictional resistance, ensuring the movable sealing plate 3 can remain stably in any position; the lower roughness of the outer limiting plate 402 ensures smooth sliding, preventing scratches on the outer surface of the movable sealing plate 3 and affecting its appearance.
[0068] In this embodiment, the adjustable cabinet also includes a decorative panel 6, which is attached and fixed to the outside of the cabinet panel 1.
[0069] Optionally, the decorative panel 6 can be a fire-resistant panel or a stone-patterned panel, etc. The use of a fire-resistant panel significantly improves safety performance: in scenarios prone to fire, such as kitchens, it can effectively prevent the spread of fire and provide additional protection for household appliances 100; at the same time, it meets the fire safety regulations for commercial venues, broadening the product's applicability.
[0070] The decorative panel 6 protrudes towards the reserved slot 2 at one end until it covers the sliding groove 403. This protruding design of the decorative panel 6 covers most of the exposed surface of the connecting bracket 4, maintaining the cabinet's clean and aesthetically pleasing appearance. The edge groove of the U-shaped edging portion 4021 not only provides precise positioning for the decorative panel 6 and simplifies the installation process, but also enhances the edge protection of the decorative panel 6, preventing chipping during transportation and installation.
[0071] Optionally, the outer limiting plate 402 is bent at one end away from the inner limiting plate 401 to form a U-shaped edging portion 4021; wherein the U-shaped edging portion 4021 is provided with a U-shaped edging groove for the end of the decorative panel 6 to be inserted.
[0072] In this embodiment, the movable sealing plate 3 and the fixed plate 1a are made of the same material. This not only eliminates the difference in thermal expansion coefficients between different materials and prevents joint deformation caused by temperature changes, but also ensures a unified overall visual effect and facilitates material replacement during later maintenance.
[0073] Optionally, the connecting bracket 4 is made of metal. The metal connecting bracket 4 has a structural strength far exceeding that of plastic parts, and can withstand multiple sliding adjustments of the movable sealing plate 3 without damage, which helps to extend its service life.
[0074] In summary, the adjustable cabinet provided in this embodiment has the following advantages:
[0075] ① Sliding groove 403 structural design: The sliding groove 403 of the connecting bracket 4 enables flexible adjustment of the movable sealing plate 3, dynamically adapting to the placement needs of household appliances 100 of different sizes.
[0076] ② Inner and outer limiting plate 402 structure: The inner limiting plate 401 ensures that the back is flush, and the outer limiting plate 402 forms a sliding track, which enhances the rigidity of the bracket and extends its service life.
[0077] ③U-shaped edge groove positioning: The U-shaped edge groove of the outer limiting plate 402 provides precise installation positioning for the decorative panel 6, while strengthening the edge's resistance to impact.
[0078] ④ Installation of external fasteners 5: The external limit plate 402 is fastened to the end face of the fixed plate 1a, which facilitates assembly and avoids damage to the surface material of the cabinet.
[0079] ⑤ Differentiated roughness design: The high roughness of the inner limit plate 401 ensures stability, while the low roughness of the outer limit plate 402 ensures smooth sliding and reduces wear.
[0080] Finally, it should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in the text and drawings of this application, this should not limit the scope of patent protection of this application. Any technical solutions that are based on the essential concept of this application and utilize the content described in the text and drawings of this application, resulting in equivalent structural or procedural substitutions or modifications, as well as the direct or indirect application of the technical solutions of the above embodiments to other related technical fields, are all included within the scope of patent protection of this application.
Claims
1. An adjustable cabinet, characterized in that, include: A plurality of cabinet panels (1) are enclosed to form a reserved slot (2), wherein at least one of the cabinet panels (1) is a fixed board (1a). The connecting bracket (4) is fixed to the side of the fixed plate (1a) near the reserved slot (2) and is provided with a sliding groove (403) extending toward the reserved slot (2). The movable sealing plate (3) is slidably disposed in the sliding groove (403). When driven, it has an expanding groove state that slides toward the fixed plate (1a) to expand the opening size of the reserved groove (2); and a shrinking groove state that slides away from the fixed plate (1a) to reduce the opening size of the reserved groove (2).
2. The adjustable cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding groove (403) is positioned opposite to the end face of the fixed plate (1a) near the reserved slot (2), so that the movable sealing plate (3) in the sliding groove (403) is flush with the fixed plate (1a).
3. The adjustable cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting bracket (4) includes: The inner limiting plate (401) is located inside the fixed plate (1a) and the movable sealing plate (3) to help keep the back sides of the fixed plate (1a) and the movable sealing plate (3) flush. An outer limiting plate (402) is connected at one end to the middle of the inner limiting plate (401); the other end of the outer limiting plate (402) extends through the space between the fixed plate (1a) and the movable sealing plate (3) to the outside of the movable sealing plate (3) to cooperate with the end of the inner limiting plate (401) away from the fixed plate (1a) to form the sliding groove (403).
4. The adjustable cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: Decorative panel (6), the decorative panel (6) is attached and fixed to the outside of the cabinet panel (1), and the end of the decorative panel (6) near the reserved slot (2) protrudes towards the reserved slot (2) until it covers the sliding groove (403).
5. The adjustable cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer limiting plate (402) is bent at the end away from the inner limiting plate (401) to form a U-shaped edging portion (4021). The U-shaped edging portion (4021) is provided with a U-shaped edging groove for inserting the end of the decorative panel (6).
6. The adjustable cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that, The decorative panel (6) is a fireproof panel.
7. The adjustable cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer limiting plate (402) located between the fixed plate (1a) and the movable sealing plate (3) is locked to the end face of the fixed plate (1a) by fasteners (5).
8. The adjustable cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that, The surface roughness of the inner limiting plate (401) opposite to the movable sealing plate (3) is a, and the surface roughness of the outer limiting plate (402) opposite to the movable sealing plate (3) is b, where a>b.
9. The adjustable cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable sealing plate (3) and the fixed plate (1a) are made of the same material.
10. The adjustable cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting bracket (4) is a metal part.