A panel splicing structure for a tool shed
By using a multi-locking design and one-piece molding connection for the tool shed panels, the problems of unstable splicing and low modular production efficiency are solved, achieving a fast and stable splicing effect, improving the stability and deformation resistance of the structure, and making it suitable for long-term outdoor use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO YOUJIECHUANG PLASTIC IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing tool shed panel splicing technology suffers from splicing misalignment, cumbersome installation, unstable structure, difficulty in quick assembly and disassembly, inability to meet modular production requirements, and easy loosening and detachment under external loads, failing to meet the reliability requirements for long-term outdoor use.
The design employs a multi-locking system consisting of splicing part one and splicing part two, including locking blocks and locking slots, which together with guide ends and inclined transition surfaces, to achieve rapid docking and multi-directional locking. The integrated molding connection enhances structural stability and resistance to deformation.
It enables rapid and stable splicing of tool shed panels, reduces labor and assembly costs, improves structural stability and resistance to deformation, adapts to modular production needs, and enhances reliability for outdoor use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tool shed construction technology, and in particular to a tool shed panel splicing structure. Background Technology
[0002] A tool room is a functional building used to store tools, equipment, and miscellaneous items. It is widely used in home courtyards, factory workshops, commercial spaces, and other scenarios. It can provide an orderly storage space for various items and, to a certain extent, protect tools and equipment from damage caused by the external environment.
[0003] With the development of the construction industry and the pursuit of efficient and convenient construction methods, tool sheds are gradually moving towards modularization. This involves breaking down the tool shed into multiple standardized and independent modules, which are prefabricated in the factory and transported to the site for rapid assembly. This shortens the construction cycle, reduces the complexity and labor intensity of on-site construction, and improves quality stability.
[0004] In the production and manufacturing of modular tool sheds, panel splicing technology is a crucial step. Currently, existing tool shed panel splicing mainly uses bolt connections, welding, and simple snap-fit connections. Among these, bolt connections require high-precision pre-drilling in the panels, and in actual operation, hole deviations are difficult to completely avoid, easily leading to splicing misalignment, affecting the overall structural accuracy, and the installation process is cumbersome, with assembly time accounting for too high a percentage. While welding connections can provide high connection strength, the heat-affected zone generated by welding can deform the panels, requiring significant investment in subsequent corrections. Furthermore, it is difficult to achieve rapid assembly and disassembly, failing to meet the needs of temporary or frequently moved tool sheds. Simple snap-fit connections suffer from shortcomings. Lacking precise guidance and limiting design, traditional splicing methods are difficult to align quickly and accurately during manual assembly, and cannot work efficiently with automated production lines, thus hindering industrial mass production efficiency. In terms of structural strength and stability, traditional splicing methods also have obvious defects. The force transmission path of traditional splicing is discontinuous, which easily leads to stress concentration at the splicing points. When the tool shed is subjected to external loads such as wind and collisions, the splicing points are prone to fatigue cracking. In addition, some splicing structures lack multi-dimensional limiting design, and under the conditions of bumpy handling and long-term vibration, the splicing points are prone to loosening and separation, which seriously affects the structural stability and cannot meet the reliability requirements for long-term use in harsh outdoor environments. Utility Model Content
[0005] This utility model addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a panel splicing structure for a tool shed, which enables efficient and stable splicing between tool shed panels and improves the overall structural performance of the tool shed.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A panel splicing structure for a tool shed includes a panel body and splicing part one and splicing part two respectively disposed on both sides of the panel body. The splicing part one and splicing part two can cooperate with each other to achieve quick docking. After the splicing part one and splicing part two are locked together, they form multiple sets of limiting locking units. The limiting locking units restrict relative displacement in different directions, thereby constituting multi-directional limiting locking.
[0008] Preferably, the splicing part one includes a snap-fit block, and the splicing part two includes a snap-fit groove adapted to the snap-fit block. The snap-fit block is provided with a limiting end one and a limiting end two. The snap-fit groove is provided with a mating end one and a mating end two that respectively cooperate with the limiting end one and the limiting end two. The fit between the limiting end one and the mating end one forms a first locking, and the fit between the limiting end two and the mating end two forms a second locking, thereby achieving a multi-locking effect.
[0009] Preferably, the plurality of limiting and locking units include locking between limiting end one and mating end one and locking between limiting end two and mating end two. Through double locking, the stability after splicing and the locking effect can be improved.
[0010] Preferably, the splicing part two further includes an insertion port communicating with the snap-fit groove. The snap-fit block is provided with a guide end that can expand the insertion port to facilitate the insertion of the snap-fit block. The guide end is an inclined surface or an arc surface. The inclined surface or arc surface of the guide end can make the insertion port expand outward better, thereby facilitating the snap-fit block to snap into the snap-fit groove.
[0011] Preferably, the splicing part is provided with a transition surface, and the snap-fit groove is provided with a mating surface that fits with the transition surface. Both the transition surface and the mating surface are inclined surfaces to disperse the stress during the splicing process. When the snap-fit block is inserted into the snap-fit groove during splicing, it will generate a squeezing force. Traditional planar bonding structure is prone to stress concentration at the edge, which leads to material fatigue. However, by bonding with inclined surfaces, the stress is transmitted along the inclined surface, which can reduce the local stress peak.
[0012] Preferably, the splicing part one further includes a connecting end, the splicing part one is integrally formed and connected to the plate body through the connecting end, the splicing part two is also integrally formed and connected to the plate body, the integral forming can make the force transmission more continuous and improve the overall resistance to deformation, and its integral forming can be made in one piece by any method such as injection molding or stamping.
[0013] Preferably, the plate has an edge recess on one side of the splicing part, which can serve as a drainage channel to guide accumulated water.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] This utility model achieves rapid docking through the cooperation of splicing parts one and two. After locking, multiple sets of limiting locking units are formed, constituting multi-directional limiting locking, which improves stability and prevents loosening and displacement. Its guide end design allows splicing parts one and two to be easily spliced together. The inclined fit of the transition surface and the mating surface disperses stress and avoids stress concentration. Moreover, the one-piece molding manufacturing improves the resistance to deformation and reduces labor and assembly costs, making it suitable for the needs of modular tool rooms. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments 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.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is an enlarged view of point A in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is an enlarged view of section B of this utility model.
[0020] Drawing number explanation: 1. Plate body; 11. Edge recess; 2. Splicing part one; 21. Connecting end; 22. Snap-fit block; 23. Transition surface; 24. Guide end; 25. Limiting end one; 26. Limiting end two; 3. Splicing part two; 31. Snap-fit groove; 32. Mating end one; 33. Mating surface; 34. Insert; 35. Mating end two.
[0021] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0022] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The basic principles of the present invention defined in the following description can be used in other embodiments, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
[0023] Those skilled in the art should understand that in the disclosure of this utility model, the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or position based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the purpose of simplifying the description of this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0024] It is understood that the term "a" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element can be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element can be multiple, and the term "a" should not be understood as a limitation on the number. Example
[0025] Please see Figure 1-3 A tool shed panel splicing structure includes a panel 1 and splicing part 2 and splicing part 3 respectively disposed on both sides of the panel 1. The splicing part 2 and splicing part 3 can cooperate with each other to achieve quick docking. After locking, the splicing part 2 and splicing part 3 form multiple sets of limiting locking units. The limiting locking units restrict relative displacement in different directions, constituting multi-directional limiting locking.
[0026] Preferably, the splicing part 2 includes a snap-fit block 22, and the splicing part 3 includes a snap-fit groove 31 adapted to the snap-fit block 22. The snap-fit block 22 is provided with a limiting end 25 and a limiting end 26. The snap-fit groove 31 is provided with a mating end 32 and a mating end 35 that respectively cooperate with the limiting end 25 and the limiting end 26. The fit between the limiting end 25 and the mating end 32 forms a first locking, and the fit between the limiting end 26 and the mating end 35 forms a second locking, thereby achieving a multi-locking effect.
[0027] Preferably, the plurality of limiting locking units include locking between limiting end 25 and mating end 32 and locking between limiting end 26 and mating end 35. Through double locking, the stability after splicing and the locking effect can be improved.
[0028] Preferably, the splicing part 2 3 further includes an insertion port 34 communicating with the snap-fit groove 31. The snap-fit block 22 is provided with a guide end 24 that can expand the insertion port 34 to facilitate the insertion of the snap-fit block 22. The guide end 24 is an inclined surface or an arc surface. The inclined surface or arc surface of the guide end 24 can make the insertion port 34 expand outward better, thereby facilitating the snap-fit block 22 to snap into the snap-fit groove 31.
[0029] Preferably, the splicing part 2 is provided with a transition surface 23, and the snap-fit groove 31 is provided with a mating surface 33 that fits with the transition surface 23. Both the transition surface 23 and the mating surface 33 are inclined surfaces to disperse the stress during the splicing process. When the snap-fit block 22 is inserted into the snap-fit groove 31 during splicing, it will generate a squeezing force. Traditional planar bonding structures are prone to stress concentration at the edge, leading to material fatigue. However, by bonding with inclined surfaces, the stress is transmitted along the inclined surface, which can reduce the local stress peak.
[0030] Preferably, the splicing part 1 2 further includes a connecting end 21. The splicing part 1 2 is integrally formed and connected to the plate 1 through the connecting end 21. The splicing part 2 3 is also integrally formed and connected to the plate 1. The integral forming can make the force transmission more continuous and improve the overall resistance to deformation. The integral forming can be made in one piece by any method such as injection molding or stamping.
[0031] Preferably, the plate 1 has an edge recess 11 on one side of the splicing part 2, which can serve as a drainage channel to guide accumulated water.
[0032] This invention improves the stability and effectiveness of the locking by using a double locking mechanism between the limiting end 25 and the mating end 32, and between the limiting end 26 and the mating end 35. The transition surface 23 of the splicing part 2 and the mating surface 33 of the splicing part 3 adopt an inclined surface fit design, so that the compressive force generated during splicing can be dispersed to the main body of the plate 1 in a specific direction, rather than concentrated at the splicing edge. This structure greatly reduces the risk of material fatigue cracking during long-term use. At the same time, the connecting end 21 is integrally formed and transitions to the plate 1, avoiding stress concentration points of welding or bolted connections, further improving the fatigue life of the overall structure. Moreover, the integrally formed structure of the splicing part 2, the splicing part 3 and the plate 1 forms a continuous mechanical transmission path after the plates are spliced, avoiding the rigid breaks of traditional split connections. With the edge recess 11 optimizing the cross-section of the edge of the plate 1, the deformation resistance of the overall frame of the tool house is significantly enhanced.
[0033] When the guide end 24 of the snap-fit block 22 engages with the socket 34 of the splicing part 2 3, the insertion of the snap-fit block 22 causes the socket 34 to expand outward through the guide end 24, thereby increasing the opening of the socket 34, so that the snap-fit block 22 can be inserted into the snap-fit groove 31 without precise alignment.
[0034] Align the guide end 24 of splicing part 1 2 with the insertion port 34 of splicing part 2 3. Utilize the inclined or curved surface characteristics of the guide end 24 to enlarge the insertion port 34, allowing the snap-fit block 22 to smoothly enter the snap-fit groove 31 area, achieving preliminary pre-connection. This process is fast and provides precise guidance. Then, continue to advance splicing part 1 2 until the snap-fit block 22 is fully embedded in the snap-fit groove 31. At this time, the limiting end 1 25 locks with the mating end 1 32, and the limiting end 2 26 locks with the mating end 2 35, forming multiple sets of limiting and locking units. At the same time, the transition surface 23 fits with the mating surface 33, dispersing the stress generated by splicing. If it is necessary to use the edge recess 11 to expand the function (such as embedding a seal) after splicing, the matching seal (such as a rubber strip) can be embedded into the edge recess 11 as needed after splicing to improve the sealing performance of the tool room.
[0035] The interference fit between the snap-fit block 22 and the snap-fit groove 31, the elasticity of the limiting end and the mating end, and the rigid locking form a self-locking mechanism that locks upon insertion. No additional bolts, clips or other fasteners are required. During the assembly process, the operator only needs to apply a moderate pushing force to complete the locking, eliminating the steps of tightening screws and knocking clips. A single person can complete the splicing operation, which greatly reduces labor costs and assembly complexity.
[0036] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the present invention. The purpose of the present invention has been fully and effectively achieved. The functions and structural principles of the present invention have been shown and explained in the embodiments. Without departing from the stated principles, the implementation of the present invention may have any variations or modifications.
Claims
1. A panel splicing structure for a tool shed, characterized in that, It includes a plate (1) and splicing part one (2) and splicing part two (3) respectively provided on both sides of the plate (1). The splicing part one (2) and splicing part two (3) can cooperate with each other to achieve rapid docking. After the splicing part one (2) and splicing part two (3) are locked, they form multiple sets of limiting locking units. The limiting locking units restrict the relative displacement in different directions, thus forming a multi-directional limiting locking.
2. The panel splicing structure of a tool shed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The splicing part one (2) includes a snap-fit block (22), and the splicing part two (3) includes a snap-fit groove (31) adapted to the snap-fit block (22). The snap-fit block (22) is provided with a limiting end one (25) and a limiting end two (26). The snap-fit groove (31) is provided with a mating end one (32) and a mating end two (35) respectively mating with the limiting end one (25) and the limiting end two (26).
3. The panel splicing structure of a tool shed according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plurality of said limiting locking units include locking between limiting end one (25) and mating end one (32) and locking between limiting end two (26) and mating end two (35).
4. The panel splicing structure of a tool shed according to claim 3, characterized in that: The splicing part 2 (3) also includes an insertion port (34) that communicates with the snap-fit groove (31). The snap-fit block (22) is provided with a guide end (24) that can enlarge the insertion port (34) to facilitate the insertion of the snap-fit block (22). The guide end (24) is an inclined surface or an arc surface.
5. The panel splicing structure of a tool shed according to claim 4, characterized in that: The splicing part (2) is provided with a transition surface (23), and the snap-fit groove (31) is provided with a mating surface (33) that fits with the transition surface (23). Both the transition surface (23) and the mating surface (33) are inclined surfaces to disperse the stress during the splicing process.
6. The panel splicing structure of a tool shed according to claim 5, characterized in that: The splicing part one (2) also includes a connecting end (21), which is integrally formed and connected to the plate (1) through the connecting end (21), and the splicing part two (3) is also integrally formed and connected to the plate (1).
7. The panel splicing structure of a tool shed according to claim 6, characterized in that: The plate (1) has an edge recess (11) on one side of the splicing part (2).