A cabinet panel connecting assembly

By combining a U-shaped spring clip, a locking post, bolts, and spring washers, along with a sliding groove and irregularly shaped clips, the loosening problem of the cabinet's sheet metal parts under vibration and external impact is solved, achieving convenient installation, vibration reduction and noise reduction, and a firm connection, thus improving the reliability and stability of the connection.

CN224533177UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21SUZHOU INNOVATIVE PRECISION IND CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU INNOVATIVE PRECISION IND CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-30
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to cabinet machine sheet metal connecting technical field, and disclose a cabinet machine sheet metal connecting assembly, the upper end face of concave goldsmith part is pasted with cover plate, the lower end all around of cover plate is equipped with recess, the inside fixed establishment of recess is equipped with the clamping column, the left and right back three sides of cover plate all rotate and are equipped with the bolt, the upside fixed establishment of bolt is equipped with spring washer, and spring washer downside is pasted with cover plate upside, the lower end outside of clamping column is pasted with U spring buckle, through U spring buckle, clamping column and bolt, spring washer, utilize U spring buckle installation and dismantle convenient and can reduce the shock and reduce the noise, utilize clamping column positioning precision, connect firm still can simplify the structure, utilize bolt and spring washer anti -loose effect is good, can protect sheet metal piece and the versatility is strong.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of cabinet air conditioner sheet metal connection technology, specifically a cabinet air conditioner sheet metal connection component. Background Technology

[0002] In the cabinet air conditioner industry, sheet metal connection components play a crucial role. Traditional sheet metal connection methods for cabinet air conditioners may have some shortcomings, such as: insufficient connection strength: during long-term use, factors such as vibration and external impact can easily cause the connection parts to loosen, affecting the stability and safety of the cabinet air conditioner. Complex connection structures may require more assembly steps and tools, increasing production difficulty and cost, and also hindering later maintenance and replacement.

[0003] Meanwhile, an air conditioner cabinet unit and its connecting assembly are disclosed (announcement number CN215260138U). The connecting assembly includes an air duct component and a column component, wherein: the column component is provided with a groove-shaped connecting part, the groove of the groove-shaped connecting part faces the outside of the column component, and the bottom of the groove of the groove-shaped connecting part is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole, which is located on the inside of the column component; the air duct component is provided with a snap-fit ​​part, which extends into the groove cavity of the groove-shaped connecting part through the snap-fit ​​hole.

[0004] The aforementioned type of air conditioner cabinet unit and its connecting components can only be improved to address the issue of easy breakage, but cannot prevent vibration-induced detachment. This will cause the connecting components to loosen or even detach when the cabinet unit vibrates during operation, resulting in structural instability, component displacement or damage, affecting the normal use of the cabinet unit, and potentially posing safety hazards, increasing maintenance costs and frequency during use.

[0005] Therefore, a cabinet-type sheet metal connecting component is proposed to address the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, this utility model provides a cabinet sheet metal part connection assembly, which has the advantages of convenient installation and disassembly using U-spring buckles, which can reduce vibration and noise; precise positioning and firm connection using clips, which can also simplify the structure; and good anti-loosening effect using bolts and spring washers, which can protect sheet metal parts and has strong versatility.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a cabinet sheet metal connecting assembly, including a cover plate fitted to the upper end face of the concave sheet metal part, grooves formed around the lower end of the cover plate, a locking post fixed inside the groove, bolts rotatably mounted inside the left, right, and rear sides of the cover plate, a spring washer fixed to the upper side of the bolt, and the lower side of the spring washer fitting against the upper side of the cover plate, and a U-shaped spring buckle fitted to the outer side of the lower end of the locking post.

[0008] Preferably, the upper surface of the concave sheet metal part is provided with an inner groove around all four sides, and a fixing plate is fixedly installed inside the inner groove, and the lower side of the U-shaped spring buckle is fixed on the upper side of the fixing plate.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, a stable installation foundation can be provided for the U-shaped spring clip, while the inner groove structure can provide a certain degree of protection and limit the clip, thereby enhancing the reliability of the connection.

[0010] Preferably, the fixing plate has a circular groove in the middle, and a screw is fixed inside the circular groove, with the lower side of the screw fixed inside the concave sheet metal part.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the fixing plate and the concave sheet metal part can be firmly connected, the stability of the fixing plate installation can be improved, and the performance of the U-shaped spring buckle can be guaranteed.

[0012] Preferably, the upper end face of the concave sheet metal part is provided with threaded grooves on the left, right and rear sides, and the spring washer rotates inside the threaded grooves.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the spring washer can rotate in the threaded groove to achieve elastic pre-tightening of the connecting parts, effectively preventing the threaded connection from loosening under vibration and other conditions, and enhancing the anti-loosening performance of the connection.

[0014] Preferably, a groove is provided on the front left end of the concave sheet metal part, and a rotating device is fixedly installed inside the groove.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the column groove provides installation space for the rotating device, enabling the rotating device to be stably fixed and providing reliable support for the rotation function of subsequent components.

[0016] Preferably, a door panel is fixedly provided on the right side of the rotating device, and the door panel is in contact with the concave sheet metal part.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the rotational connection between the door panel and the concave sheet metal part is realized, and the close fit between the door panel and the concave sheet metal part can ensure the sealing and integrity of the connection between the two, which facilitates the opening and closing operation of the door panel.

[0018] Preferably, the concave sheet metal part has sliding grooves on both the left and right sides inside, and a base is slidably provided inside the sliding grooves. The base has body grooves on both the left, right, front and back sides, and there are four body grooves.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the slide provides a sliding track for the base, enabling the base to slide smoothly inside the concave sheet metal part, while the four body grooves provide installation positions for subsequent connecting parts.

[0020] Preferably, the concave sheet metal part has irregularly shaped slots on the front, back, left and right sides, and irregularly shaped buckles are inserted inside the irregularly shaped slots, with the rear side of the irregularly shaped buckles fixed inside the body groove.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the combination of irregular buckle and irregular slot can realize the quick connection and fixation of the base and the concave sheet metal part, improve the assembly efficiency, and at the same time, the irregular structure can enhance the firmness of the connection and prevent the base from accidentally sliding or falling off.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0023] 1. This utility model utilizes U-spring buckles, locking posts, bolts, and spring washers. The U-spring buckles facilitate easy installation and disassembly and reduce vibration and noise. The locking posts provide precise positioning, secure connection, and simplified structure. The bolts and spring washers offer good anti-loosening effect, protect sheet metal parts, and are highly versatile.

[0024] 2. This utility model utilizes a sliding groove and irregularly shaped buckles and slots. The sliding groove guides the components to slide precisely and connect in a specific direction. Combined with the unique compatibility of the irregularly shaped buckles and slots, it allows for quick and accurate assembly without complicated tools, greatly improving installation efficiency. In terms of structural stability, the irregularly shaped buckles and slots fit tightly together, effectively resisting external pulling and vibration, and preventing loosening and displacement. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the bolt of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the U-shaped spring buckle of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the irregular-shaped buckle of this utility model.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Concave sheet metal part; 2. Cover plate; 3. Bolt; 4. Door panel; 5. Rotating device; 6. Irregular groove; 7. Spring washer; 8. Groove; 9. Locking post; 10. Threaded groove; 11. Inner groove; 12. Fixing plate; 13. U-shaped spring buckle; 14. Round groove; 15. Screw; 16. Slide groove; 17. Column groove; 18. Irregular buckle; 19. Body groove; 20. Base. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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.

[0031] The following describes an embodiment of this utility model based on its overall structure.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this utility model provides a cabinet sheet metal connection assembly, including a cover plate 2 attached to the upper end of a concave sheet metal part 1, grooves 8 are provided around the lower end of the cover plate 2, a locking post 9 is fixedly provided inside the grooves 8, bolts 3 are rotatably provided inside the left, right and rear sides of the cover plate 2, spring washers 7 are fixedly provided on the upper side of the bolts 3 to prevent loosening, and the lower side of the spring washers 7 is attached to the upper side of the cover plate 2. A U-shaped spring buckle 13 is attached to the outer side of the lower end of the locking post 9 to provide initial fixation.

[0033] The upper surface of the concave sheet metal part 1 is provided with an inner groove 11 around all four sides. A fixing plate 12 is fixed inside the inner groove 11 to play a fixing role, and the lower side of the U-shaped spring buckle 13 is fixed on the upper side of the fixing plate 12.

[0034] A circular groove 14 is provided in the middle of the fixing plate 12. A screw 15 is fixed inside the circular groove 14 to play a fixing role, and the lower side of the screw 15 is fixed inside the concave sheet metal part 1.

[0035] The upper end face of the concave sheet metal part 1 is provided with threaded grooves 10 on the left, right and rear sides to serve as internal fixation, and the spring washer 7 rotates inside the threaded grooves 10.

[0036] A groove 17 is provided on the front left side of the concave sheet metal part 1 to serve as an internal fixation device, and a rotating device 5 is fixed inside the groove 17.

[0037] A door panel 4 is fixedly installed on the right side of the rotating device 5 to provide protection, and the door panel 4 is in contact with the concave sheet metal part 1.

[0038] The concave sheet metal part 1 has sliding grooves 16 on both the left and right sides inside for sliding. A base 20 is slidably installed inside the sliding groove 16. The base 20 has body grooves 19 on both the left, right, front and back sides, and there are four body grooves 19.

[0039] The concave sheet metal part 1 has irregularly shaped slots 6 on both the front, back, left and right sides for fixing within the slots. Irregularly shaped buckles 18 are inserted into the irregularly shaped slots 6, and the rear side of the irregularly shaped buckles 18 is fixed inside the body groove 19.

[0040] Working principle and process of a cabinet air conditioner sheet metal connection component:

[0041] The working principle of this cabinet air conditioner sheet metal connection assembly is to achieve a stable connection and flexible operation of each component through various connection and cooperation methods to meet the usage requirements of the cabinet air conditioner. The locking post 9 cooperates with the U-shaped spring clip 13: The locking post 9 in the groove 8 around the lower end of the cover plate 2 cooperates with the U-shaped spring clip 13. When the cover plate 2 is attached to the upper surface of the concave sheet metal part 1, the U-shaped spring clip 13 is sleeved on the outer side of the lower end of the locking post 9. Utilizing the tension generated by its elasticity, the cover plate 2 and the concave sheet metal part 1 are initially connected and kept in close contact. The bolt 3 is fixed with the spring washer 7: The bolt 3, which is rotatably set inside the left, right, and rear sides of the cover plate 2, cooperates with the threaded groove 10 on the concave sheet metal part 1 through the spring washer 7. The spring washer 7 prevents the bolt 3 from loosening. Tightening the bolt 3 further strengthens the cover. The connection stability between plate 2 and concave sheet metal part 1 ensures a tight fit between the two. The fixing plate 12 is located within the inner groove 11 around the upper surface of the concave sheet metal part 1, and is fixed inside the concave sheet metal part 1 by screws 15 within the central circular groove 14. Screws 15 provide a secure connection between the fixing plate 12 and the concave sheet metal part 1, providing a stable support base for the installation of the U-shaped spring clip 13. The rotating device 5, fixed within the column groove 17 on the left front side of the concave sheet metal part 1, is connected to the door panel 4. The rotating device 5 allows the door panel 4 to rotate around its rotation axis, realizing the opening and closing function of the door panel 4, facilitating operation or maintenance inside the concave sheet metal part 1. The sliding grooves 16 on the left and right sides inside the concave sheet metal part 1 provide a sliding track for the base 20. The base 20 can be easily installed into a suitable position along the slide groove 16, facilitating adjustment of its position within the concave sheet metal part 1. The irregularly shaped buckle 18 mates with the irregularly shaped slot 6: the irregularly shaped slots 6 on the front, back, left, and right sides of the concave sheet metal part 1 mate with the irregularly shaped buckle 18 fixed within the groove 19 on the upper body of the base 20. After the irregularly shaped buckle 18 is inserted into the irregularly shaped slot 6, it prevents the base 20 from shifting during use, ensuring the base 20 is fixed within the concave sheet metal part 1. The fixing plate 12 is placed into the inner groove 11 around the upper surface of the concave sheet metal part 1 and fixed inside the concave sheet metal part 1 using screws 15, ensuring the fixing plate 12 is securely installed. The cover plate 2 is placed on the upper surface of the concave sheet metal part 1, aligning the locking post 9 with the inner groove 11, and the U-shaped spring buckle 13 is installed. On the lower outer side of the locking post 9, fix its lower side to the upper side of the fixing plate 12 to achieve the initial connection between the cover plate 2 and the concave sheet metal part 1. Insert the bolts 3 into the left, right, and rear sides of the cover plate 2 and align them with the threaded grooves 10 on the concave sheet metal part 1. Install the spring washer 7 on the bolt 3 and tighten the bolt 3 with a tool until the lower side of the spring washer 7 is in contact with the upper side of the cover plate 2 to enhance the connection stability. Fix the rotating device 5 in the column groove 17 on the front left side of the concave sheet metal part 1 to ensure that the rotating device 5 is firmly installed. Connect the door panel 4 to the right side of the rotating device 5 so that the door panel 4 can rotate freely around the rotation axis of the rotating device 5. Check the fit between the door panel 4 and the concave sheet metal part 1. Slide the base 20 along the sliding groove 16 inside the concave sheet metal part 1 to the appropriate position.Insert the irregularly shaped buckle 18 into the irregularly shaped slot 6 on the concave sheet metal part 1, and connect its rear side to the body groove 19 on the base 20 to fix the base 20. Pull the irregularly shaped buckle 18 out of the irregularly shaped slot 6 to release the fixation of the base 20. Slide the base 20 out of the concave sheet metal part 1 along the slide groove 16. Remove the door panel 4 from the rotating device 5, loosen the bolt 3, remove the spring washer 7, remove the U-shaped spring buckle 13 from the fixing plate 12, remove the cover plate 2 from the concave sheet metal part 1, unscrew the screw 15, and remove the fixing plate 12 from the inner groove 11.

[0042] It should be noted that, in this document, relational 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 such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0043] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cabinet-type sheet metal connecting assembly, comprising a concave sheet metal part (1), characterized in that: The upper end face of the concave sheet metal part (1) is fitted with a cover plate (2). The lower end of the cover plate (2) is provided with grooves (8) around its perimeter. A locking post (9) is fixed inside the groove (8). Bolts (3) are rotatably provided inside the left, right and rear sides of the cover plate (2). A spring washer (7) is fixed on the upper side of the bolt (3), and the lower side of the spring washer (7) is fitted with the upper side of the cover plate (2). A U-shaped spring buckle (13) is fitted on the outer side of the lower end of the locking post (9).

2. The cabinet-type sheet metal connecting assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the concave sheet metal part (1) is provided with an inner groove (11) around the perimeter. A fixing plate (12) is fixed inside the inner groove (11), and the lower side of the U-shaped spring buckle (13) is fixed on the upper side of the fixing plate (12).

3. The cabinet air conditioner sheet metal connection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixing plate (12) has a circular groove (14) in the middle, and a screw (15) is fixed inside the circular groove (14), and the lower side of the screw (15) is fixed inside the concave sheet metal part (1).

4. The cabinet-type sheet metal connecting assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end face of the concave sheet metal part (1) is provided with threaded grooves (10) on the left, right and rear sides, and the spring washer (7) rotates inside the threaded groove (10).

5. The cabinet air conditioner sheet metal connection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The concave sheet metal part (1) has a column groove (17) on the front side of its left end, and a rotating device (5) is fixedly installed inside the column groove (17).

6. The cabinet air conditioner sheet metal connecting assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: A door panel (4) is fixedly provided on the right side of the rotating device (5), and the door panel (4) is in contact with the concave sheet metal part (1).

7. A cabinet-type sheet metal connecting assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The concave sheet metal part (1) has sliding grooves (16) on both the left and right sides inside. A base (20) is slidably provided inside the sliding groove (16). The base (20) has body grooves (19) on both the left, right, front and back sides, and there are four body grooves (19).

8. The cabinet air conditioner sheet metal connection assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The concave sheet metal part (1) has irregularly shaped slots (6) on both the front, back, left and right sides. Irregularly shaped buckles (18) are inserted inside the irregularly shaped slots (6), and the rear side of the irregularly shaped buckles (18) is fixed inside the body groove (19).