Shelf deck connector

The integrated support and connector design solves the problems of complex installation and easy damage during transportation of metal shelving shelves, enabling rapid installation and stable connection, and reducing production costs and process complexity.

CN224396868UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-23LUOYANG HONGNING FURNITURE CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LUOYANG HONGNING FURNITURE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-21
Publication Date
2026-06-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing metal support racks require specialized welding when installing shelves, which is a complex and costly process. They are also easily damaged during transportation, affecting assembly efficiency.

Method used

The design employs a one-piece molded support and connector, which allows for quick installation by snapping the connector into the fixing groove of the crossbeam, avoiding welding, simplifying the process and improving stability.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid installation of shelf panels and prevents damage during transportation, reducing production costs and difficulty, and improving assembly efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of commodity shelf, especially disclose shelf layer board connecting piece, including integrated support and plug -in spare, support and plug -in spare vertical setting, the width of support is greater than the width of plug -in spare, the first clamping part is formed on the side upper end of support close plug -in spare, the second clamping part is formed on the side lower end of plug -in spare away from support, the side lower end of plug -in spare away from support is formed with the arc part that is integrated with the second clamping part connection. Advantageous effect lies in: through the unique connecting piece design makes connecting piece can be quickly inserted in the fixed groove of the beam side wall and completes the fixation to realize the quick installation of shelf layer board, is convenient for packing and transportation, solves the problem that the logistics transportation is easily damaged, when generating processing only needs to groove on the beam, does not need professional welding personnel, and the process is simple, reduces the difficulty and cost of shelf production.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shelving technology, and in particular to shelf panel connectors. Background Technology

[0002] When installing shelves on metal-supported racks, clips are typically used to attach them to the uprights, or connecting brackets are welded onto the crossbeams of the metal rack. If welding is chosen, it requires a certified welder. After welding, the welds need to be ground for aesthetic purposes, followed by painting. This process is complex, labor-intensive, and costly. Furthermore, when the racks are assembled and transported in multiple parts, the crossbeams with welded connecting brackets are prone to tearing the outer packaging or being damaged by impacts, affecting assembly and increasing after-sales issues for e-commerce sales. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model proposes a shelf panel connector to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0005] A shelf panel connector includes an integrally formed support member and a plug-in member. The support member and the plug-in member are vertically arranged. The width of the support member is greater than the width of the plug-in member. A first snap-fit ​​portion is formed on the upper end of the plug-in member near the support member. A second snap-fit ​​portion is formed on the lower end of the plug-in member away from the support member. An arc portion is formed on the lower end of the plug-in member away from the support member, which is integrally connected with the second snap-fit ​​portion.

[0006] Furthermore, the support member is formed with plate fixing holes for fixing the layer to the support member.

[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a crossbeam for installing the shelf connector. The lower end of the inner side wall of the crossbeam is provided with a fixing groove for installing the connector. The width of the fixing groove is the same as the width of the connector. After the connector is inserted vertically into the fixing groove, the first locking part and the second locking part are respectively locked into the upper and lower ports of the fixing groove.

[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a frame for installing the crossbeams. There are two frames, and several sets of crossbeams are installed between the two frames. Each set of crossbeams has two beams, and the connectors on each set of crossbeams are arranged facing each other.

[0009] The advantages of this utility model are as follows: the unique connector design allows the connector to be quickly inserted into the fixing groove on the side wall of the beam for fixing. After fixing, the connector is not easy to loosen or fall off under the downward pressure of the shelf and the items placed on it, thus realizing the rapid installation of the shelf, facilitating packaging and transportation, and solving the problem of easy damage during logistics transportation. During production and processing, only grooves need to be cut on the beam, which does not require professional welding personnel. The process is simple and reduces the difficulty and cost of shelf production. Attached Figure Description

[0010] 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.

[0011] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention;

[0012] Figure 2 This is the front view of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 3 This is an installation effect diagram of the connector of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation position of the connector of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the shelving unit of this utility model.

[0016] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0017] 1. Supporting component; 11. Plate fixing hole; 2. Connector; 21. First snap-fit ​​part; 22. Second snap-fit ​​part; 23. Arc part; 3. Crossbeam; 4. Shelf; 5. Frame. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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 protection scope of the present utility model.

[0019] like Figures 1-2As shown, the shelf panel connector is made of plastic injection molding and includes an integrally molded support 1 and a plug 2. The support 1 and plug 2 are vertically arranged. The width of the support 1 is greater than the width of the plug 2, so that after the plug 2 is inserted into the beam 3, the support 1 can abut against the side wall of the beam 3, increasing the lateral contact area and improving the support effect. At the same time, the plug 2 abutting against the side wall of the beam 3 can improve the load-bearing capacity of the support 1. The upper end of the plug 2 near the support 1 has a first snap-fit ​​part 21, and the lower end of the plug 2 away from the support 1 has a second snap-fit ​​part 22. The lower end of the plug 2 away from the support 1 has an arc part 23 that is integrally connected with the second snap-fit ​​part 22. When the connector is installed with the beam 3, the design of the arc part 23 makes the space covered when the connector rotates small, and the second snap-fit ​​part 22 has a small adjustable gap after contacting the beam 3, which prevents the connector from loosening after installation and improves the stability of the connector after installation.

[0020] In this embodiment, in order to prevent the shelf 4 from loosening after installation, the support member 1 is formed with a plate fixing hole 11 to fix the shelf 4 on the support member 1. The plate fixing hole 11 is a countersunk hole, which makes it easy to hide the screw head and improves the aesthetics.

[0021] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, a crossbeam 3 for installing connectors is also included. A fixing groove for installing connectors is provided at the lower end of the inner side wall of the crossbeam 3. The width of the fixing groove is the same as the width of the plug-in 2. After the plug-in 2 is inserted into the fixing groove in a vertical state, the first snap-fit ​​part 21 and the second snap-fit ​​part 22 are respectively inserted into the upper and lower ports of the fixing groove. After the connector is installed, the support 1 is in a horizontal state and the plug-in 2 is in a vertical state, which makes it easy to place the shelf 4 on the support 1.

[0022] like Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, it also includes a frame 5 for installing the crossbeam 3. Nuts can be fixed inside both ends of the crossbeam 3 to facilitate the installation of the crossbeam 3 and the frame 5 together with bolts, so as to achieve quick assembly. There are two frames 5, and several sets of crossbeams 3 are installed between the two frames 5. Each set of crossbeams 3 has two beams. The connectors on each set of crossbeams 3 are arranged facing each other, so as to facilitate the installation of a shelf 4 between each set of crossbeams 3.

[0023] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: the connector can be made of plastic integral injection molding to achieve mass production. During the production and processing of the shelf, a corresponding fixing groove is opened on the crossbeam 3 according to the size of the connector. Then, the crossbeam 3 and the frame 5 are installed together. When installing the shelf 4, the plug 2 of the connector is aligned with the fixing groove on the crossbeam 3 and inserted into it. The connector is rotated so that the support 1 is in a horizontal state. At this time, due to the transition of the arc part 23, the second snap part 22 rotates and abuts against the lower end of the fixing groove, restricting the support 1 from continuing to rotate downward. To disassemble the connector, the connector can only be pulled out by rotating it upward. Then, the shelf 4 is placed between the two crossbeams 3 to complete the placement of the shelf 4. In order to prevent the shelf 4 from moving, screws can be used to pass through the fixing holes 11 of the board to fix the shelf 4 and the connector together.

[0024] Components not described in detail in this article are existing technologies.

[0025] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A shelving deck connector characterized by: The utility model relates to a kind of support and plug-in parts, the support (1) and plug-in part (2) are vertically arranged, the width of the support (1) is greater than the width of the plug-in part (2), the first clamping part (21) is formed on the side upper end of the plug-in part (2) close to the support (1), the second clamping part (22) is formed on the side lower end of the plug-in part (2) away from the support (1), the circular arc part (23) is formed on the side lower end of the plug-in part (2) away from the support (1) and is connected with the second clamping part (22) as a whole.

2. The shelf deck connector of claim 1, wherein: The support (1) is formed with a plate fixing hole (11) for fixing the layer plate (4) on the support (1).

3. The shelf deck connector of claim 1, wherein: The utility model further includes a crossbeam (3) for mounting the connecting member, a fixing groove for mounting the connecting member is formed in the lower end of the inner side wall of the crossbeam (3), the width of the fixing groove is the same as the width of the plug-in part (2), after the plug-in part (2) is vertically clamped into the fixing groove, the first clamping part (21) and the second clamping part (22) are clamped into the upper and lower ports of the fixing groove respectively.

4. The shelf deck connector of claim 3, wherein: The utility model further includes a frame body (5) for mounting the crossbeam (3), the frame body (5) has two, a plurality of groups of crossbeams (3) are mounted between the two frame bodies (5), each group of crossbeams (3) has two, and the connecting members on each group of crossbeams (3) are oppositely arranged.