An undercounter basin support system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of under-counter basin support systems, including cabinet, under-counter basin and support mechanism, the cabinet is equipped with notch, the under-counter basin is located the below of the notch, the support mechanism is used to support the under-counter basin, the support mechanism is installed in the inside of the cabinet, the support mechanism includes at least two supporting frames, connecting assembly and several top-tight components, several the top-tight components liftable adjustment is installed on the supporting frame, the supporting frame is connected with the cabinet by connecting assembly.The utility model has the beneficial effects that the stability of long-term use of under-counter basin can be improved, and the under-counter basin can be prevented from falling.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of undermount sink technology, specifically to an undermount sink support system. Background Technology

[0002] Undermount sinks are widely used in modern kitchen and bathroom renovations due to their aesthetic appeal and ease of cleaning. However, traditional undermount sink installations primarily rely on simple metal brackets for support. This method suffers from significant uneven stress distribution, concentrating the entire weight of the sink on a few support points. Over time, this can lead to deformation of the support components or loosening of the fixing screws. This insufficient support is particularly pronounced when installing large undermount sinks, potentially compromising the seal between the countertop and the sink, causing leaks, and even causing the sink to fall out. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an undermount basin support system that can improve the long-term stability of undermount basins and prevent them from falling off.

[0004] An undermount sink support system includes a cabinet, an undermount sink, and a support mechanism. The cabinet has a slot, and the undermount sink is located below the slot. The support mechanism supports the undermount sink and is installed inside the cabinet. The support mechanism includes at least two support frames, connecting components, and several clamping components. The clamping components are height-adjustable and mounted on the support frames. The support frames are connected to the cabinet via the connecting components.

[0005] In the above solution, at least two support frames and multiple adjustable clamping components are used to form a multi-point uniform force structure, which effectively distributes the weight of the undermount basin, avoids excessive pressure on a single point that may cause deformation or detachment, and improves the stability of long-term use. The clamping components are height-adjustable and can be adjusted according to the height of the undermount basin to provide stable support for the undermount basin and prevent problems such as the undermount basin falling off after long-term use.

[0006] Furthermore, the tightening assembly includes an adjusting screw, a rivet nut, and a tightening member. The rivet nut is fixed on the support frame, the adjusting screw is threadedly connected to the rivet nut, and the tightening member is connected to one end of the adjusting screw.

[0007] In the above solution, precise lifting adjustment can be achieved by adjusting the threaded engagement of the adjusting screw and the rivet nut, ensuring that the top clamping component is in close contact with the basin under the countertop, providing stable support force, and effectively preventing the basin from loosening or sinking. The rivet nut is fixed on the support frame, forming a reliable connection base. The adjusting screw can be screwed in and out at any time, facilitating initial adjustment during installation and maintenance and correction after use, without the need to disassemble the entire support mechanism.

[0008] Furthermore, the clamping member is disc-shaped, and a connecting hole is provided in the center of the clamping member, through which a fastener is threadedly connected to the adjusting screw.

[0009] In the above solution, the design of the disc-shaped clamping member increases the contact area with the undermount basin, so that the supporting force is evenly distributed and the basin deformation caused by local stress concentration is avoided. The threaded connection of the central connecting hole and the fastener ensures the stability of the connection between the clamping member and the adjusting screw, prevents deflection or loosening during use, and improves the reliability of the overall support system.

[0010] Furthermore, the top cover of the clamping member is provided with an anti-slip cover.

[0011] In the above solution, the anti-slip cover uses a soft cushioning material, such as silicone or rubber, to prevent the metal clamping parts from directly contacting the basin. The high coefficient of friction effectively prevents relative sliding between the undermount basin and the clamping parts.

[0012] Furthermore, the connecting assembly includes an L-shaped connecting plate, which includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion is connected to the support frame, and the second connecting portion is connected to the cabinet.

[0013] Furthermore, the second connecting part is covered with a cover plate, which is magnetically connected to the second connecting part. The second connecting part is provided with a plurality of positioning holes, and the cover plate is provided with positioning protrusions corresponding to the positions of the positioning holes.

[0014] In the above solution, the cover plate and the second connecting part are connected by magnetic attraction, which facilitates installation and disassembly. The positioning hole and the protruding structure work together to facilitate positioning and ensure the stability of the adsorption between the cover plate and the second connecting part. The cover plate hides the fasteners of the second connecting part, making the cabinet more beautiful and also preventing the connecting plate from rusting to a certain extent.

[0015] Furthermore, the tightening assembly includes an adjusting screw, a connecting nut, and a tightening member. The connecting nut is embedded in the support frame, and the support frame has a connecting channel corresponding to the position of the connecting nut. The adjusting screw is threadedly connected to the connecting nut, and the end of the adjusting screw is connected to the tightening member.

[0016] In the above scheme, the connecting nut is slid in from one end of the support frame, aligned with the connecting channel, and then the adjusting screw is threaded into the connecting channel and connected to the connecting nut. By adjusting the screw and the rivet nut through thread engagement, the lifting and lowering adjustment of the clamping component can be achieved.

[0017] Furthermore, the support frame is provided with an intermediate plate, the intermediate plate is provided with a limiting groove, and the connecting nut is provided on the limiting groove.

[0018] In the above scheme, the connecting nut is confined within the limiting groove of the intermediate plate, which ensures precise alignment between the connecting nut and the connecting channel when the connecting nut is slid into the support frame, facilitating the assembly of the clamping component.

[0019] This utility model discloses an undermount sink support system that improves the long-term stability of the undermount sink and prevents it from falling. It employs at least two support frames and multiple adjustable clamping components to form a multi-point, evenly distributed force structure, effectively distributing the weight of the undermount sink and preventing excessive pressure at a single point from causing deformation or detachment. This enhances long-term stability. The clamping components are height-adjustable, allowing adjustment according to the height of the undermount sink, providing stable support and preventing it from falling after prolonged use. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an undermount basin support system according to one embodiment.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a support mechanism structure according to one embodiment.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the support mechanism in Example 1.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component structure in Example 1.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a connecting plate structure according to one embodiment.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component structure in Example 2.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the clamping assembly and the support frame in Example 2.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Cabinet; 2. Undermount sink; 3. Support mechanism; 31. Support frame; 311. Middle plate; 312. Limiting groove; 32. Tightening assembly; 321. Adjusting screw; 322. Tightening component; 323. Rivet nut; 324. Connecting nut; 324. Anti-slip cover; 33. Connecting assembly; 331. First connecting part; 332. Second connecting part; 333. Cover plate; 4. Groove; 5. Fastener; 6. Positioning hole. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The following will describe in further detail a support system for an undermount basin according to the present invention, with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in a preferred embodiment, the undermount basin 2 support system of the present invention includes a cabinet 1, an undermount basin 2, and a support mechanism 3. The cabinet 1 is provided with a groove 4, and the undermount basin 2 is located below the groove 4. The support mechanism 3 is used to support the undermount basin 2. The support mechanism 3 is installed on the inner side of the cabinet 1. The support mechanism 3 includes at least two support frames 31, a connecting component 33, and several clamping components 32. The several clamping components 32 are adjustablely mounted on the support frames 31. The support frames 31 are connected to the cabinet 1 through the connecting component 33.

[0031] The system employs at least two support frames 31 and multiple adjustable clamping components 32 to form a multi-point uniform force-bearing structure, effectively distributing the weight of the undermount basin 2, avoiding excessive pressure on a single point that could lead to deformation or detachment, and improving long-term stability. The clamping components 32 are height-adjustable and can be adjusted according to the height of the undermount basin 2, providing stable support for the undermount basin 2 and preventing problems such as the undermount basin 2 falling off after long-term use.

[0032] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the tightening assembly 32 includes an adjusting screw 321, a rivet nut 323, and a tightening member 322. The rivet nut 323 is fixed on the support frame 31, the adjusting screw 321 is threadedly connected to the rivet nut 323, and the tightening member 322 is connected to one end of the adjusting screw 321. Through the threaded engagement of the adjusting screw 321 and the rivet nut 323, precise lifting and lowering adjustments can be achieved, ensuring that the tightening member 322 is in close contact with the undermount basin 2, providing stable support and effectively preventing the basin from loosening or sinking. The rivet nut 323 is fixed on the support frame 31, forming a reliable connection base. The adjusting screw 321 can be screwed in and out at any time, facilitating initial adjustments during installation and maintenance and correction after use, without disassembling the entire support mechanism 3.

[0033] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the clamping member 322 is disc-shaped, and a connecting hole is provided in the center of the clamping member 322. The fastener 5 is threadedly connected to the adjusting screw 321 by passing through the connecting hole. The disc-shaped clamping member 322 increases the contact area with the undermount basin 2, so that the supporting force is evenly distributed and the basin deformation caused by local stress concentration is avoided. The central connecting hole and the threaded connection of the fastener 5 ensure the stability of the connection between the clamping member 322 and the adjusting screw 321, prevent deflection or loosening during use, and improve the reliability of the overall support system.

[0034] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, the top cover of the clamping member 322 is provided with an anti-slip cover 324. The anti-slip cover 324 is made of a soft cushioning material, such as silicone or rubber, to prevent the metal clamping member 322 from directly contacting the basin body. It has a high coefficient of friction and effectively prevents relative sliding between the undermount basin 2 and the clamping member 322.

[0035] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the connecting component 33 includes an L-shaped connecting plate, which includes a first connecting part 331 and a second connecting part 332. The first connecting part 331 is connected to the support frame 31, and the second connecting part 332 is connected to the cabinet 1.

[0036] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, a cover plate 333 is provided on the second connecting part 332. The cover plate 333 is magnetically connected to the second connecting part 332. The second connecting part 332 is provided with a plurality of positioning holes 6, and the cover plate 333 is provided with positioning protrusions at the positions corresponding to the positioning holes 6. The cover plate 333 and the second connecting part 332 are magnetically connected, which facilitates installation and disassembly. The positioning holes 6 and the protrusion structure cooperate to facilitate positioning and ensure the stability of the adsorption between the cover plate 333 and the second connecting part 332. The cover plate 333 hides the fasteners 5 and other fasteners connected to the second connecting part 332, making the cabinet 1 more aesthetically pleasing and also preventing the connecting plate from rusting to a certain extent.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, this embodiment is basically the same in structure and principle as that in Embodiment 1. The difference lies in that the tightening assembly 32 includes an adjusting screw 321, a connecting nut 324, and a tightening member 322. The connecting nut 324 is embedded in the support frame 31, and the support frame 31 has a connecting channel corresponding to the position of the connecting nut 324. The adjusting screw 321 is threadedly connected to the connecting nut 324, and the end of the adjusting screw 321 is connected to the tightening member 322. The connecting nut 324 is slid into the support frame 31 from one end, aligned with the connecting channel, and then the adjusting screw 321 is threaded into the connecting channel and threadedly connected to the connecting nut 324. By adjusting the screw 321 and the rivet nut 323 through thread engagement, the tightening member 322 can be adjusted in height.

[0039] like Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, in this embodiment, the support frame 31 has an intermediate plate 311, and the intermediate plate 311 has a limiting groove 312. The connecting nut 324 is disposed on the limiting groove 312. The connecting nut 324 is confined within the limiting groove 312 of the intermediate plate 311, which ensures precise alignment between the connecting nut 324 and the connecting channel when the connecting nut 324 is slid into the support frame 31, facilitating the assembly of the clamping component 32.

[0040] The working principle and process of the undermount basin 2 support system of this utility model: Although the rivet nut 323 can be directly processed in the factory and then delivered to the installation site for direct installation, which helps with the installation efficiency, the length of the support frame 31 and the corresponding fixing hole of the rivet nut 323 also need to be processed in advance. This method is suitable for standard cabinets. For non-standard cabinets 1, the support frame 31 needs to be cut on site. If the workers are not equipped with the tools to fix the rivet nut 323, they cannot fix the rivet nut 323 on site. At this time, the structure of the rivet nut 323 in Embodiment 1 is not suitable. The structure of the connecting nut 324 in Embodiment 2 can be adopted. It is only necessary to cut the support frame 31 according to the width of the cabinet 1 and drill through holes in the support frame 31 to form a connecting channel, so as to realize the connection between the connecting nut 324 and the adjusting screw 321.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that terms such as "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation 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.

[0042] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0043] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0044] Although the description of this utility model has been given in conjunction with the specific embodiments described above, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that many substitutions, modifications, and variations can be made based on the above description. Therefore, all such substitutions, modifications, and variations are included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An undermount basin support system, characterized in that, The device includes a cabinet, an undermount sink, and a support mechanism. The cabinet has a slot, and the undermount sink is located below the slot. The support mechanism supports the undermount sink and is installed inside the cabinet. The support mechanism includes at least two support frames, a connecting assembly, and several clamping assemblies. Several clamping assemblies are height-adjustable and installed on the support frames. The support frames are connected to the cabinet through the connecting assemblies.

2. The undermount basin support system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tightening assembly includes an adjusting screw, a rivet nut, and a tightening member. The rivet nut is fixed on the support frame, the adjusting screw is threadedly connected to the rivet nut, and the tightening member is connected to one end of the adjusting screw.

3. The undermount basin support system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping member is disc-shaped, and a connecting hole is provided in the center of the clamping member. A fastener is threadedly connected to the adjusting screw by passing through the connecting hole.

4. The undermount basin support system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top cover of the clamping component is equipped with an anti-slip cover.

5. The undermount basin support system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting assembly includes an L-shaped connecting plate, which includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The first connecting part is connected to the support frame, and the second connecting part is connected to the cabinet.

6. The undermount basin support system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second connecting part is covered with a cover plate, which is magnetically connected to the second connecting part. The second connecting part is provided with a plurality of positioning holes, and the cover plate is provided with positioning protrusions corresponding to the positions of the positioning holes.

7. The undermount basin support system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tightening assembly includes an adjusting screw, a connecting nut, and a tightening member. The connecting nut is embedded in the support frame, and the support frame has a connecting channel corresponding to the position of the connecting nut. The adjusting screw is threadedly connected to the connecting nut, and the end of the adjusting screw is connected to the tightening member.

8. The undermount basin support system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The support frame has an intermediate plate inside, and the intermediate plate has a limiting groove. The connecting nut is located on the limiting groove.

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