Collapsible cross member structure for telescoping heavy duty shelving

By designing a folding beam structure for extendable heavy-duty shelving, the problem of insufficient adaptability of fixed-length beams was solved, enabling the extension, adjustment, and folding of beams, improving the utilization rate of storage space and transportation efficiency, and reducing logistics costs and assembly difficulty.

CN224671078UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25TIANJIN YANLORD SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202521736853.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-15
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-08-15

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Technical Problem

Fixed-length beams lack adjustability, making it difficult to adapt to different depth specifications of storage locations. This results in limited utilization of storage space, increased inventory costs, and rigid beams occupy a large amount of space during transportation, leading to high logistics costs and labor-intensive assembly.

Method used

A folding beam structure for a telescopic heavy-duty shelving unit was designed. The beam can be telescopically adjusted and folded through a combination of connecting sleeves, connecting tubes, limiting grooves and limiting rods. The length can be adjusted by using telescopic blocks and telescopic columns. The combination of pivots and mounting ears facilitates storage and transportation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stress resistance of the crossbeam, adapts to different assembly environments, reduces storage space occupation, lowers logistics costs, simplifies the assembly process, and improves transportation and installation efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a folding crossbeam structure of telescopic heavy goods shelf, including crossbeam main part, the number of main part is set to two, two main part are connected through the pivot rotation, are locked through the connecting portion, the connecting portion includes, the connecting sleeve is set up with the corresponding main part fixed connection with its corresponding main part, the connecting pipe is set up in the connecting sleeve, and the connecting pipe is screw assembled with the connecting sleeve, the utility model discloses based on the fixing of connecting sleeve, connecting pipe and the spacing of spacing groove and spacing rod, promote the stress intensity of crossbeam main part, and the convenient use process, set up the telescopic block, telescopic column and the mounting lug, realize the telescopic adjustment of main part, to be suitable for different heavy goods shelf assembly environment, and set up the pivot and mounting lug, can realize the folding of main part, and the convenient storage, transportation and assembly.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of heavy-duty rack beam structure, and in particular to the folding beam structure of telescopic heavy-duty racks. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of industrial warehousing and logistics, heavy-duty racking is the core equipment for storing large and heavy palletized goods, and its core load-bearing component is the beam. The beam is usually made of high-strength steel (such as cold-rolled steel) and is installed horizontally between the racking uprights, directly bearing the weight of the pallets and goods. Its structural strength, stability, and ease of installation directly determine the load-bearing capacity, safety, and operational efficiency of the racking system.

[0003] Traditional heavy-duty shelving beams are mostly rigid, integral structures with fixed lengths, and are connected to the uprights by hooks or bolts at the ends.

[0004] However, existing heavy-duty rack beams have the following technical defects in practical applications:

[0005] Fixed-length beams lack adjustability, making it difficult to accommodate storage locations of varying depths. This limits warehouse space utilization and increases inventory costs. Furthermore, rigid beams occupy significant space during transport, resulting in high logistics costs. Assembly, especially at heights, is extremely labor-intensive, involving the handling, lifting, positioning, and installation of long and heavy beams. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Technical problem to be solved by the utility model

[0007] Fixed-length beams lack adjustability, making it difficult to accommodate storage locations of varying depths. This limits warehouse space utilization and increases inventory costs. Furthermore, rigid beams occupy significant space during transport, resulting in high logistics costs. Assembly, especially at heights, is extremely labor-intensive, involving the handling, lifting, positioning, and installation of long and heavy beams.

[0008] Technical solutions for solving technical problems

[0009] Other advantageous embodiments and extensions of this invention, which are inventive in themselves, are set forth in the following description.

[0010] The folding beam structure of the telescopic heavy-duty rack includes a beam body, the number of which is set to two, the two bodies are rotatably connected by a pivot and locked by a connecting part;

[0011] The connecting part includes,

[0012] A connecting sleeve is provided corresponding to the main body and is fixedly connected to the corresponding main body;

[0013] A connecting pipe is disposed inside the connecting sleeve, and the connecting pipe is threadedly assembled with the connecting sleeve.

[0014] Preferably, the main body is a square tube, and a plurality of reinforcing holes are provided through the outer wall of the main body.

[0015] Preferably, the inner wall of the connecting sleeve is engraved with an internal thread, and the outer wall of the connecting pipe is engraved with a matching external thread;

[0016] The outer diameter of the connecting sleeve is adapted to the inner wall of the main body;

[0017] The outer diameter of the connecting pipe is adapted to the inner diameter of the connecting sleeve.

[0018] Preferably, a support plate is provided inside the connecting pipe, and a connecting column is provided on the support plate.

[0019] Preferably, the connecting portion further includes,

[0020] A limiting groove is embedded in the outer wall of the end of the main body near the other main body;

[0021] The limiting rod is adapted to the limiting groove.

[0022] Preferably, the limiting groove on one of the main bodies is an "L" shaped groove, and two corresponding limiting grooves can be spliced ​​together to form a "U" shaped groove;

[0023] The limiting rod is configured as a "U" shaped rod.

[0024] Preferably, a telescopic block is installed at the end of the main body via a telescopic column;

[0025] The telescopic column is adapted to and slidably connected to the inner wall of the main body;

[0026] The main body has mounting ears provided in the reinforcing holes.

[0027] Preferably, the telescopic column is provided with a plurality of grooves, and the inner wall of the main body is provided with a plurality of protrusions that are adapted to the grooves.

[0028] Effects of the utility model

[0029] Based on the fixing of the connecting sleeve and connecting pipe, as well as the limiting groove and limiting rod, the stress resistance of the main body of the crossbeam is improved, and the use process is convenient.

[0030] It is equipped with telescopic blocks, telescopic columns and mounting ears to realize the telescopic adjustment of the main body to adapt to different heavy-duty rack assembly environments;

[0031] It is equipped with a hinge and mounting ears, which allows the main body to be folded, making it convenient for storage, transportation and assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0032] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:

[0033] Figure 1 This is a structural view of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 4 The above Figure 1 A partial sectional view of "A" in the middle;

[0037] Figure 5 The above Figure 3 A partial sectional view of "B" in the middle.

[0038] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0039] 1. Main body; 101. Reinforcing hole; 102. Rotating shaft; 103. Limiting groove; 103-1. Limiting rod; 2. Telescopic block; 201. Telescopic column; 202. Groove; 203. Mounting ear; 3. Connecting sleeve; 3-1. Internal thread; 301. Connecting pipe; 301-1. External thread; 301-2. Support plate; 301-3. Connecting column. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes the folding beam structure of a retractable heavy-duty shelving unit that is one embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Please refer to Figures 1-5 As shown, a folding beam structure for a telescopic heavy-duty rack includes a main body 1, which is used as a beam. The number of main bodies 1 is set to two, and they are connected by a connecting part that can rotate and lock.

[0042] A telescopic part is provided at the end of any one of the main bodies 1 that is away from the other main body 1;

[0043] Regarding subject 1, among which...

[0044] Main body 1 is set as a hollow rectangular tube;

[0045] Several reinforcing holes 101 are embedded in the outer wall of the main body 1;

[0046] Specifically, the reinforcing hole 101 adopts a "triangular" and / or "circular" (not shown) through hole to provide additional stress resistance to the body 1;

[0047] Regarding the connecting parts, they are configured as a first connecting part and a second connecting part, wherein...

[0048] The first connecting part includes,

[0049] The connecting sleeve 3 is a round tube with an internal thread 3-1 on its inner wall. There are two connecting sleeves 3, which are installed at the opposite ends of the two main bodies 1 respectively.

[0050] Specifically, the connecting sleeve 3 is fixedly connected to its corresponding main body 1, and the fixed connection method is welding, riveting or screwing.

[0051] The connecting pipe 301 is a round pipe whose outer diameter is adapted to the inner diameter of the connecting sleeve 3, and its outer wall is provided with an external thread 301-1 adapted to the internal thread 3-1 of the inner wall of the connecting sleeve 3.

[0052] In use, when the axes of the two main bodies 1 are on the same straight line, rotate the connecting pipe 301. The connecting pipe 301 is displaced within the connecting sleeve 3 until the connecting pipe 301 simultaneously connects the two connecting sleeves 3 on the two main bodies 1, thus completing the fixed connection.

[0053] More specifically, a support plate 301-2 is provided inside the connecting pipe 301, and a connecting post 301-3 colinear with the axis of the connecting pipe 301 is provided on the support plate 301-2;

[0054] The function of the support plate 301-2 and the connecting column 301-3 is to facilitate the rotation of the connecting pipe 301 by the operator. That is, the operator can install bolts at the end of the connecting column 301-3 to facilitate the rotation of the connecting column 301-3, thereby driving the support plate 301-2 and the connecting pipe to rotate.

[0055] The second connecting part includes,

[0056] The limiting groove 103 is embedded in the outer wall of the end of the main body 1 near the other main body 1;

[0057] The limiting groove 103 is set as an "L" shaped groove.

[0058] When the two main bodies 1 are collinear on the axis, the ends of the two corresponding "L"-shaped grooves are connected to form a "U"-shaped groove;

[0059] The outer wall of the main body 1 is provided with several corresponding limiting grooves 103;

[0060] The limiting rod 103-1 is set as a "U" shaped rod, which is adapted to the limiting groove 103;

[0061] When in use, when the two main bodies 1 rotate to the point where their axes are collinear, the two corresponding limiting grooves 103 connect. At this time, the limiting rod 103-1 is inserted into the limiting groove 103 to further fix the two main bodies 1 and enhance the stress-resistant embedded end of the crossbeam.

[0062] Regarding the telescopic part, including,

[0063] Telescopic block 2 is disposed at any end of main body 1;

[0064] The telescopic block 2 and its corresponding main body 1 are slidably connected by the telescopic column 201;

[0065] The telescopic column 201 is set as a square tube that fits the inner wall of the main body 1;

[0066] The main body 1 includes a mounting ear 203 provided inside the reinforcing hole 101;

[0067] Specifically, the telescopic column 201 is provided with a number of grooves 202, and the inner wall of the main body 1 is provided with a number of protrusions that are adapted to the grooves 202. The grooves 202 and the protrusions are used to slide and limit the telescopic column 201 and the main body 1.

[0068] In use, the operator passes the fastening screw / bolt (not shown in the figure) through the mounting ear 203 until the fastening screw hits the telescopic column 201, thereby fixing the main body 1 and the telescopic column 201, and thus fixing the main body 1 and the telescopic block 2. That is, the length of the main body 1 can be adjusted by the telescopic block 2, the telescopic column 201, the mounting ear 203 and the fastening screw.

[0069] Normal usage status

[0070] When using crossbeams:

[0071] The staff rotated the two main bodies 1 to make their axes collinear, and fixed them by connecting pipe 301 and connecting sleeve 3. Further fixation was achieved based on limiting groove 103 and limiting rod 103-1, which improved the stress-resistant embedded end of the main body 1. Moreover, the telescopic block 2 and telescopic column 201, which can be telescopically adjusted, were used to realize the telescopic adjustment of the crossbeam main body 1, which is convenient to use.

[0072] When the crossbeam needs to be folded (before transportation, movement, or assembly):

[0073] The workers rotated the two main bodies 1 until their axes were parallel, and fixed them by screwing bolts and nuts into the corresponding two mounting ears 203. They also adjusted the telescopic block 2 connected to either main body 1 to fit against the main body 1, i.e., at the minimum travel of the telescopic part, so as to obtain the minimum space occupation and facilitate the handling, transportation and movement of the crossbeam main body 1.

[0074] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following characteristics:

[0075] Based on the fixing of the connecting sleeve 3 and the connecting pipe 301, as well as the limiting groove 103 and the limiting rod 103-1, the stress resistance of the main body of the crossbeam 1 is improved, and the use process is convenient.

[0076] The main body 1 is equipped with telescopic blocks 2, telescopic columns 201 and mounting ears 203 to achieve telescopic adjustment, so as to adapt to different heavy-duty rack assembly environments.

[0077] It is equipped with a pivot 102 and mounting ears 203, which enables the main body 1 to be folded, making it convenient for storage, transportation and assembly.

[0078] This utility model is not limited to any particular implementation method; various modifications can be made as long as the principle is not violated.

Claims

1. A folding cross member structure for a telescopic heavy duty pallet, comprising a cross member body (1), characterised in that: The number of the main body (1) is set to two, and the two main bodies (1) are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft (102) and locked by a connecting part; The connecting portion includes, A connecting sleeve (3) is provided corresponding to the main body (1) and is fixedly connected to the main body (1) corresponding to it; A connecting tube (301) is disposed inside the connecting sleeve (3), and the connecting tube (301) is threadedly assembled with the connecting sleeve (3).

2. The folding cross member structure of a telescoping heavy duty pallet rack according to claim 1, wherein: The main body (1) is configured as a square tube, and a plurality of reinforcing holes (101) are provided through the outer wall of the main body (1).

3. The folding cross member structure of a telescoping heavy duty rack according to claim 1, wherein: The inner wall of the connecting sleeve (3) is engraved with an internal thread (3-1), and the outer wall of the connecting tube (301) is engraved with a matching external thread (301-1); The outer diameter of the connecting sleeve (3) is adapted to the inner wall of the main body (1); The outer diameter of the connecting pipe (301) is adapted to the inner diameter of the connecting sleeve (3).

4. The folding cross member structure of a telescoping heavy duty pallet rack according to claim 3, wherein: A support plate (301-2) is provided inside the connecting pipe (301), and a connecting post (301-3) is provided on the support plate (301-2).

5. The folding cross member structure of a telescoping heavy duty rack according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting part also includes, A limiting groove (103) is embedded in the outer wall of the end of the main body (1) near the other main body (1); The limiting rod (103-1) is adapted to the limiting groove (103).

6. The folding cross member structure of a telescoping heavy duty rack according to claim 5, wherein: The limiting groove (103) is located on one of the main bodies (1) and is an "L" shaped groove. Two corresponding limiting grooves (103) can be spliced ​​together to form a "U" shaped groove. The limiting rod (103-1) is set as a "U" shaped rod.

7. The folding cross member structure of a telescoping heavy duty rack according to claim 2, wherein: The main body (1) has a telescopic block (2) installed at its end via a telescopic column (201); The telescopic column (201) is adapted to and slidably connected to the inner wall of the main body (1); A mounting ear (203) is provided in the reinforcing hole (101) on the main body (1).

8. The folding cross member structure of a telescoping heavy duty rack according to claim 7, wherein: The telescopic column (201) is provided with a number of grooves (202), and the inner wall of the main body (1) is provided with a number of protrusions that are adapted to the grooves (202).