A fixing structure of a shower door

Abstract

This utility model discloses a fixing structure for a shower door, including a mounting base and a connecting seat. The mounting base has a mounting hole on its back, which does not penetrate the mounting base. The mounting hole includes a first groove and a second groove that communicate with each other, with the inner diameter of the first groove being larger than the inner diameter of the second groove. The connecting seat includes a snap-fit ​​part and a fixing part. The outer diameter of the snap-fit ​​part is larger than the inner diameter of the second groove but smaller than the inner diameter of the first groove, and the outer diameter of the fixing part is smaller than the inner diameter of the second groove. It also includes a connector for fixedly connecting with the fixing part. This utility model achieves fixed installation of components by providing a mounting hole on the back of the mounting base and then fixing the connecting seat into the mounting hole. Because the mounting hole does not penetrate the mounting base, the installation structure is not visible from the front of the mounting base, making the product simpler and more aesthetically pleasing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shower rooms, and in particular to the fixing structure of shower room doors. Background Technology

[0002] Shower enclosures have become increasingly popular, preventing water splashing during showering and providing a relatively private and comfortable environment, thus enhancing the user experience. Shower enclosures typically include a glass door, and hardware (such as tracks and hinges) is fixed to the glass door to allow it to open and close. For example, a sliding shower enclosure usually includes a fixed glass door, a sliding glass door, and a track. Traditionally, the track is fixed to the top of the fixed glass door, but this structure is not aesthetically pleasing or sleek. Therefore, a new technology has emerged that fixes the track to the top of the glass door. However, this structure requires mounting holes in the glass door, through which screws are passed to secure both the glass door and the track. As a result, the screw positions are clearly visible on both sides of the glass door, and the product is still not as streamlined. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a fixing structure for a shower room door, so as to solve one or more technical problems existing in the prior art, and at least provide a beneficial option or create conditions.

[0004] The solution to the technical problem of this utility model is: a fixing structure for a shower door, including a mounting base and a connecting seat. The mounting base has a mounting hole on its back, which does not penetrate the mounting base. The mounting hole includes a first groove and a second groove that communicate with each other, the inner diameter of the first groove being larger than the inner diameter of the second groove. The connecting seat includes a snap-fit ​​part and a fixing part, the outer diameter of the snap-fit ​​part being larger than the inner diameter of the second groove and smaller than the inner diameter of the first groove, and the outer diameter of the fixing part being smaller than the inner diameter of the second groove. It also includes a connector for fixedly connecting with the fixing part.

[0005] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model achieves fixed installation of components by setting mounting holes on the back of the mounting base and then fixing the connecting seat into the mounting holes of the mounting base; since the mounting holes do not penetrate the mounting base, the mounting structure is not visible on the front of the mounting base, making the product simpler, more beautiful, and easier to clean.

[0006] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the sliding glass door includes a fixed glass door and a guide rail. The mounting base is the guide rail, and the front of the guide rail has a track. The fixed glass door is fixed to the guide rail. During installation, since the guide rail covers the front of the fixed glass door and no mounting holes are visible on the front of the guide rail, the installation structure of the fixed glass door can be hidden, improving the aesthetics of the sliding glass door.

[0007] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, it also includes a first column and a second column. The left side of the fixed glass door is fixed to the first column, the right side of the guide rail is fixed to the second column, and the left side of the guide rail is away from the first column. The left side of the guide rail is directly fixed to the fixed glass door, thus making the installation of the fixed glass door simpler.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the fixing part includes a fixing post, the fixing post having a screw hole, the connecting member being a screw, and the screw being threadedly connected to the fixing post.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a gasket and a decorative cover are also included. The gasket is located between the fixed glass door and the screw. The screw passes through the gasket from the back of the fixed glass door and is threaded into the fixed post. The decorative cover is fitted over the outside of the gasket. The gasket prevents the screw from directly contacting the glass, while the decorative cover covers both the gasket and the screw, making the product more aesthetically pleasing.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, there are two mounting holes, which are mirror images of each other. Using these two mirror images allows the installed connector to form an interlocking structure, thus making the installation structure simpler and more reliable.

[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, it also includes a first glass door and a hinge. The first glass door serves as the mounting base, and the snap-fit ​​portion of the connecting seat is concealed within the first glass door. The hinge includes a first leaf, which is fixedly connected to the fixing portion of the connecting seat via the connecting member. By directly drilling the mounting hole in the first glass door, the hinge is directly fixed to the first glass door, thus simplifying the structure of the hinged shower door.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the fixing part includes a threaded rod, the first blade includes a through hole, the connecting member includes a nut, and the threaded rod passes through the through hole and is threadedly connected to the nut.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a rubber pad is provided between the snap-fit ​​part and the first glass door, and a shell is fitted onto the first blade.

[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the fixing part includes a screw hole, the first blade includes a through hole, and a fixing screw passes through the through hole of the first blade and is threadedly connected to the screw hole of the fixing part. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly explained below. Obviously, the described drawings are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Those skilled in the art can obtain other design schemes and drawings based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is another perspective view of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the installation structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the guide rail according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6a This is a front view of the guide rail according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6b This is a cross-sectional view of the guide rail according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 10 This is an exploded view of Embodiment 3 of this utility model.

[0027] Possession Mark:

[0028] Column 100, Fixed glass door 200, Sliding glass door 300, Guide rail 400, Base material 410, Track 420, Mounting hole 430, First groove 431, Second groove 432, Cover 440, Stop 450, Gasket 460, Washer 470, Decorative cover 480, Second gasket 490, Connecting seat 500, Snap-fit ​​part 510, Fixing part 520, First glass door 610, Second glass door 620, Mounting hole 630, First groove 631, Second groove 632, Hinge 700, First blade 710, Second blade 720, Outer shell 730 Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following will clearly and completely describe the concept, specific structure, and technical effects of this utility model in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, features, and effects of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are all within the protection scope of this utility model. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, enabling a person to intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and overall technical solution of this utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the protection scope of this utility model.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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 be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model based on the specific content of the technical solution. Furthermore, the various technical features in this invention can be combined interactively without contradicting each other.

[0033] Example 1: Refer to Figure 1 Figure 6 illustrates a sliding shower enclosure, comprising two uprights 100, a fixed glass door 200, a sliding glass door 300, and a guide rail 400. The two uprights 100 are designated as a first upright and a second upright. In this embodiment, the first upright is positioned opposite each other on the left side, and the second upright is positioned on the right side. The fixed glass door 200 is fixedly located on the left side, meaning its left side is fixedly connected to the first upright. The guide rail 400 is fixed to the upper side of the glass door in a left-right direction. The sliding glass door 300 slides back and forth on the guide rail 400 in a left-right direction.

[0034] It is understandable that this embodiment uses a frameless sliding shower enclosure, a type of shower enclosure where the tops of both the fixed and sliding glass doors are not obstructed by profiles, resulting in a clean and elegant appearance. To facilitate the back-and-forth movement of the sliding glass door, a guide rail is installed within the shower enclosure. In existing frameless sliding shower enclosures, both ends of the guide rail are fixedly connected to the uprights, and the top of the fixed glass door is then secured to the guide rail with screws. These screws typically penetrate both the fixed glass door and the guide rail, making the screw installation locations clearly visible on both the inside and outside of the shower enclosure. To improve aesthetics, existing technologies often use decorative covers to conceal the screw holes. However, these protruding decorative covers are always inconsistent with the guide rail, affecting the appearance. Furthermore, since the sliding glass door needs to move back and forth on the guide rail, the protruding decorative covers can easily interfere with the pulleys, affecting the normal use of the shower enclosure.

[0035] In view of this, the fixing structure between the fixed glass door 200 and the guide rail 400 in the sliding shower enclosure of this embodiment has been optimized. See [link / reference] Figure 4 , Figure 5 The guide rail 400 has a roughly C-shaped cross-section. The guide rail 400 includes a substrate 410. A mounting portion is provided on the front side of the substrate 410, and a track 420 is provided at the lower end of the mounting portion. A mounting hole 430 is provided on the back side of the substrate 410, and the mounting hole 430 does not penetrate the substrate 410. See also... Figure 6a , 6bThe mounting hole 430 includes a first groove 431 and a second groove 432 that are interconnected. The first groove 431 is square, while the second groove 432 is racetrack-shaped. The width of the opening of the first groove 431 is greater than the width of the opening of the second groove 432, and the width of the opening of the second groove 432 gradually increases from the inside to the outside. That is, in the substrate 410, the inner diameter of the second groove 432 on the side near the back is smaller than the inner diameter on the side near the front. This fixing structure also includes a connecting seat 500, which includes a snap-fit ​​part 510 and a fixing part 520. The snap-fit ​​part 510 is disc-shaped, and its thickness is less than the depth of the first groove 431 and the second groove 432. The fixing part 520 is column-shaped, wherein the outer diameter of the snap-fit ​​part 510 is smaller than the width of the opening of the first groove 431 and larger than the width of the opening of the second groove 432, while the outer diameter of the fixing part 520 is smaller than the width of the opening of the second groove 432.

[0036] In this embodiment, there are two mounting holes 430, which are distributed symmetrically in a mirror image along the left-right direction on one side of the substrate 410 of the guide rail 400. Correspondingly, there are also two connecting seats 500. During installation, firstly, the snap-fit ​​part 510 of the connecting seat 500 is aligned with the first groove 431 and the snap-fit ​​part 510 is fully inserted into the first groove 431. Then, the connecting seat 500 is pushed along the left-right direction so that the snap-fit ​​part 510 enters the second groove 432. Since the outer diameter of the snap-fit ​​part 510 is larger than the groove width of the second groove 432, the connecting seat 500 cannot be pulled out of the substrate 410. Next, the two round holes (pre-processed) on the fixed glass door 200 are aligned with the fixing part 520, and the fixing part 520 passes through the round holes. Finally, a countersunk screw is used to fix the fixed glass door 200 onto the connecting seat 500. Because the distance between the two circular holes on the fixed glass door 200 is relatively fixed, and the gap between the circular holes and the fixing part 520 is very small, when the fixed glass door 200 is installed and fixed, the connecting seat 500 is also relatively fixed relative to the guide rail 400. It is understandable that, due to the special shape of the mounting hole 430, after the connecting seat 500 and the guide rail 400 are installed together, they can only be released by moving in the left and right directions. Since the two mounting holes 430 are mirror images of each other, when the fixed glass door 200 is installed onto the two connecting seats 500, the two connecting seats 500 are fixed together relative to each other. Both connecting seats 500 are limited in the left and right directions by the second groove 432 and cannot shift. Therefore, the two connecting seats 500 are firmly fixed to the guide rail 400, and correspondingly, the fixed glass door 200 is also firmly fixed to the guide rail 400.

[0037] In this embodiment, since the front of the fixed glass door 200 is close to the back of the substrate 410 of the guide rail 400, and since the mounting hole 430 does not penetrate the substrate 410, the mounting hole 430 and the connecting seat 500 are not visible from the front (see...). Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 This makes the shower room more simple and elegant. Moreover, there are no protruding structures on the front of the base material 410, so it does not affect the smooth back and forth movement of the sliding glass door 300 on the track 420.

[0038] It is understood that in this embodiment, the communication direction between the first groove 431 and the second groove 432 is the left-right direction, i.e., the length direction of the substrate 410. In other embodiments, when the height of the substrate 410 is sufficient, the communication direction between the first groove 431 and the second groove 432 can also be the up-down direction, with the corresponding two mounting holes 430 being mirror images of each other along the up-down direction. The two circular holes on the fixed glass door 200 only need to correspond to the positions of the connected seat 500 after installation. In other embodiments, the number of mounting holes 430 is not limited to two. To improve installation strength, the number of mounting holes 430 and connected seats 500 can be increased according to actual needs.

[0039] In this embodiment, the fixing part 520 is columnar, and a screw hole corresponding to the countersunk screw is provided in the fixing part 520. In other embodiments, the fixing part 520 can be a screw rod, that is, it includes external threads, and the countersunk screw can correspond to a nut. During installation, the screw rod is passed through the round hole of the fixed glass door 200, and then the connecting seat 500 is locked together with the fixed glass door 200 using the nut as a connector. It can be understood that the fixing connection between the connector and the fixing part 520 can be a threaded connection or a detachable fixing connection such as a snap-fit ​​connection.

[0040] Further, as a preferred embodiment, see [link to previous document]. Figure 1 , Figure 2 Because the guide rail 400 and the fixed glass door 200 are fixed together using the aforementioned fixing structure, the left side of the guide rail 400 does not need to be fixedly connected to the first column. Therefore, a cover 440 is provided at the left end of the guide rail 400. Meanwhile, a stop 450 is also fixedly provided on the track 420. The stop 450 may further include a buffer and anti-collision rubber.

[0041] Further, as a preferred embodiment, see [link to previous document]. Figure 4To ensure the fixed installation of the glass door 200 and the guide rail 400, and for ease of operation, this shower enclosure also includes a gasket 460. The gasket 460 is a thin aluminum alloy sheet with two positioning holes. The positions of these positioning holes correspond to the mounting holes of the fixed glass door 200. The gasket 460 is located between the guide rail 400 and the fixed glass door 200. During installation, first, the connecting seat 500 is fitted into the guide rail 400. Then, the two fixing parts 520 are passed through the two positioning holes of the gasket 460. The gasket 460 fixes the relative positions of the two connecting seats 500, thus facilitating the installation of the fixed glass door 200. Simultaneously, a washer 470 made of soft rubber is provided between the connecting seat 500 and the round hole of the fixed glass door 200, which effectively protects the fixed glass door. In addition, a second washer 490 is provided on the back of the fixed glass door. The second washer 490 is also made of aluminum alloy sheet and has two holes. The second washer 490 facilitates the fixed connection between the countersunk screw and the fixing part 520. During installation, the countersunk screw first passes through the hole of the second washer, then through the fixed glass door 200, and is fixedly connected to the fixing part 520 of the connecting seat 500. Furthermore, for a more aesthetically pleasing product, a decorative cover 480 is also fitted over the second washer 490 on the back of the fixed glass door 200.

[0042] As a further preferred embodiment, the sliding glass door 300 is also provided with a decorative cover 480. The sliding door 300 is slidably connected to the guide rail 400 via a pulley system, and the structure of the pulley system can be a conventional pulley system structure in the prior art.

[0043] In this embodiment, the mounting hole is formed on the guide rail 400. In other embodiments, the mounting hole can also be formed on the fixed glass door. That is, it is equivalent to replacing the guide rail of the mounting base in Embodiment 1 with the fixed glass door. Correspondingly, the connecting seat will be exposed on the front of the guide rail, but the connecting seat will not be visible on the back of the fixed glass door.

[0044] It is understandable that the aforementioned fixed structure can be used not only for sliding shower rooms but also for hinged shower rooms.

[0045] Example 2, see Figures 7-9 This embodiment provides a hinged shower room, which includes a first glass door 610, a second glass door 620, and a hinge 700. The hinge 700 includes a first blade 710 and a second blade 720. The first blade 710 is fixedly connected to the first glass door 610, and the second blade 720 is fixedly connected to the second glass door 620.

[0046] In traditional hinged shower enclosures, the hinges are typically fixed to the glass door by drilling holes in the glass door and then using the hinge blades to clamp the glass door from both the inside and outside. This installation method results in clips protruding from both the inside and outside of the glass door, making the installation structure clearly visible on both sides. Moreover, the protruding installation structure is prone to accumulating dirt and grime, affecting the normal use of the glass door.

[0047] Therefore, this embodiment adopts an installation structure similar to that of Embodiment 1 described above. It uses mounting holes provided on the first glass door 610 and the second glass door 620, that is, using the glass door 610 as the mounting base and providing a mounting hole structure similar to that of Embodiment 1. Specifically, in this embodiment, see... Figure 8 An mounting hole 630 is provided on both the first glass door 610 and the second glass door 620. This mounting hole 630 includes a first groove 631 and a second groove 632 on each of the left and right sides of the first groove 631. The width of the opening of the first groove 631 is greater than the width of the opening of the second groove 632. (See also...) Figure 9 The second groove 632 has a funnel-shaped opening, meaning the width near the opening is smaller than the width away from the opening. Meanwhile, the mounting hole 630 does not penetrate the glass door.

[0048] In this embodiment, the connecting seat 500 includes a disc-shaped snap-fit ​​portion 510. The thickness of the snap-fit ​​portion 510 is less than the depth of the mounting hole 630, and the outer diameter of the snap-fit ​​portion 510 is smaller than the inner diameter of the first groove 631 but larger than the inner diameter of the second groove 632. A fixing portion 520 is provided on the snap-fit ​​portion 510. The fixing portion is screw-shaped and includes external threads. Correspondingly, the first blade 710 is provided with two through holes, the outer diameter of which is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the fixing portion.

[0049] During installation, first insert the two connecting seats 500 into the two second slots 632 through the first slot 631, then pass the through hole on the blade of the hinge 700 through the fixing part 520, and finally use a nut to fix the connecting seat 500 and the hinge 700 together.

[0050] After tightening the nut, the connecting seat 500 is also fixed to the glass door. Since the blade is also simultaneously fixed to the connecting seat 500, the glass door and the blade are thus permanently connected. With this fixing structure, since the mounting hole 630 does not penetrate the glass door, there is no mounting structure on one side of the glass door. This makes the product more aesthetically pleasing, and one side of the glass door is completely flat without any protruding structures (e.g., if this side is located on the inside of the shower enclosure). This makes cleaning the inside of the shower enclosure very convenient for users after use, maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the hinged shower enclosure.

[0051] As a further preferred embodiment, a housing 730 is provided on the outer side of the blade 710 to enclose the blade 710 and the nut, which not only makes it more aesthetically pleasing but also provides a waterproof function.

[0052] As a further preferred embodiment, since the connecting seat 500 is a metal component, in order to prevent the snap-fit ​​part 510 from directly and rigidly contacting the glass door, a rubber pad is provided on the snap-fit ​​part 510, which can provide good protection for the glass door.

[0053] Example 3, see Figure 10 Similar to Embodiment 2, the shower enclosure in this embodiment is also a hinged shower enclosure, employing a similar fixing structure. Unlike Embodiment 2, in this embodiment, the connecting seat includes screw holes, and the connecting element is a screw instead of a nut. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the hinge adopts a detachable structure. That is, the two blades 710 can be separated and assembled. In conventional hinges, the two blades are installed opposite each other, connected by a pivot. This means that during installation, the hinge can only be installed opposite each other on one glass door, and then the other glass door is installed onto the hinge. This installation structure obviously results in low installation efficiency. Therefore, in this embodiment, a detachable installation structure is used between the two blades. During production, the two blades are installed separately on the two glass doors and shipped to the customer's home. When the customer installs it on-site, they only need to install the two blades together. For example, a downward-protruding pivot can be set on one of the blades, and an upward-opening pivot hole can be set on the other blade. When installing the shower enclosure, the pivot of the blade can be inserted into the pivot hole to complete the installation, which greatly improves the efficiency of installation.

[0054] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A fixing structure for a shower room door, characterized in that: The device includes a mounting base and a connecting seat. The mounting base has a mounting hole on its back side, which does not penetrate the mounting base. The mounting hole includes a first groove and a second groove that communicate with each other, with the inner diameter of the first groove being larger than the inner diameter of the second groove. The connecting seat includes a snap-fit ​​part and a fixing part. The outer diameter of the snap-fit ​​part is larger than the inner diameter of the second groove and smaller than the inner diameter of the first groove, and the outer diameter of the fixing part is smaller than the inner diameter of the second groove. The device also includes a connector for fixedly connecting with the fixing part.

2. The fixing structure for the shower door according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device includes a fixed glass door and a guide rail. The mounting base is the guide rail, and the front of the guide rail has a track. The fixed glass door is fixed on the guide rail.

3. The fixing structure of the shower room door according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a first column and a second column. The left side of the fixed glass door is fixed to the first column, the right side of the guide rail is fixed to the second column, and the left side of the guide rail is away from the first column.

4. The fixing structure of the shower room door according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing part includes a fixing post with a screw hole, and the connecting part is a screw, which is threadedly connected to the fixing post.

5. The fixing structure for the shower door according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a gasket and a decorative cover. The gasket is located between the fixed glass door and the screw. The screw passes through the gasket from the back of the fixed glass door and is threaded into the fixed post. The decorative cover is fitted over the outside of the gasket.

6. The fixing structure of the shower room door according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are two mounting holes, and the two mounting holes are mirror images of each other.

7. The fixing structure for the shower door according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a first glass door and a hinge. The first glass door is the mounting base. The snap-fit ​​part of the connecting seat is hidden in the first glass door. The hinge includes a first leaf, which is fixedly connected to the fixing part of the connecting seat through the connector.

8. The fixing structure for the shower door according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fixing part includes a threaded rod, the first blade includes a through hole, the connecting member includes a nut, and the threaded rod passes through the through hole and is threadedly connected to the nut.

9. The fixing structure for the shower door according to claim 8, characterized in that: A rubber pad is provided between the snap-fit ​​part and the first glass door, and a shell is fitted onto the first blade.

10. The fixing structure for the shower door according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fixing part includes a screw hole, the first blade includes a through hole, and a fixing screw passes through the through hole of the first blade and is threadedly connected to the screw hole of the fixing part.

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