Barrier-free sliding shower door

Abstract

The utility model discloses a barrier-free translation shower door, including base, is seted up with the mounting groove, the sheltering structure is installed on the base, the sheltering structure has the door hole and sets up the suspension rail on the door hole, the door hole is located the top of mounting groove, the sliding door, can horizontally slide in the suspension cabinet, the water baffle, can lift and slide into the mounting groove, the elastic reset mechanism is seted up in the mounting groove, and the bottom of water baffle is supported with the elasticity, so that the water baffle rises to be higher than the ground when not being pressed. Through above -mentioned structure, make the water baffle in the translation shower door in this scheme when not going to the water function, still can make effective avoidance when the wheelchair passes, and the wheelchair is convenient to pass.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a shower door, and more particularly to a barrier-free sliding shower door. Background Technology

[0002] The shower room is where we shower daily, and a shower door is usually installed at the entrance for easy access. It's important to know that a shower door typically consists of a door body and a water-blocking strip at the bottom. The door body's function is to maintain a stable temperature inside the shower room and prevent water from splashing inside. The water-blocking strip prevents water from overflowing during showering. The current problem is that people with disabilities, especially those with leg disabilities, often cannot pass through the water-blocking strip when showering independently, causing significant inconvenience for those in wheelchairs. Therefore, designing an accessible sliding shower door that accommodates people with disabilities not only demonstrates humanistic care but is also highly practical. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a barrier-free sliding shower door to solve the problem of not being able to simultaneously achieve the functions of blocking water and facilitating the entry and exit of disabled people into the shower room.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A barrier-free sliding shower door, including

[0006] The base has a mounting slot.

[0007] A shielding structure is installed on a base, the shielding structure having a doorway and a hanging rail mounted on the doorway, the doorway being located above a mounting groove;

[0008] Sliding doors are installed horizontally within wall cabinets;

[0009] The water-blocking strip is adjustable and slides into the mounting groove.

[0010] An elastic reset mechanism is installed in the mounting groove and is elastically supported at the bottom of the water-blocking strip so that the water-blocking strip rises above the ground when it is not under pressure.

[0011] Preferably, guide plates are hinged to both sides of the water-blocking strip, and the guide plates extend downward at an angle, with their free sides smoothly abutting against the ground.

[0012] Preferably, the elastic reset mechanism includes a guide post disposed at the bottom of the water-blocking strip, the guide post being smoothly inserted into the mounting groove, a reset spring being sleeved on the guide post, the lower end of the reset spring abutting against the bottom of the mounting groove, and the upper end of the reset spring being supported on the bottom of the water-blocking strip.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the mounting groove is provided with a drainage channel, and the outlet end of the drainage channel extends to the base surface surrounded by the shielding structure.

[0014] Preferably, the liquid outlet end is covered with a cap, and the side edge of the cap has a liquid outlet hole.

[0015] Preferably, a first one-way valve is installed in the drainage channel, and the first one-way valve allows one-way flow from the bottom of the installation tank to the liquid outlet.

[0016] Preferably, the bottom of the mounting groove is provided with an air intake channel, the air intake end of the air intake channel extends to the base surface not surrounded by the shielding mechanism, and a second one-way valve is installed in the exhaust channel, the second one-way valve being unidirectionally open from the air intake end to the bottom of the mounting groove.

[0017] Preferably, the air intake end cover is provided with a filter screen.

[0018] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: The water-blocking strip in this solution has the ability to sink under pressure. When a disabled person, especially a person with a leg disability, enters the bathroom in a wheelchair, the rollers press down on the water-blocking strip, causing it to sink to the ground level, allowing the wheelchair to pass without obstruction and facilitating the disabled person's entry into the shower room. After the patient enters the shower room, the water-blocking strip rises again under the action of the elastic reset mechanism, preventing water from flowing out of the shower room during showering. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a longitudinal sectional view of the present invention.

[0022] Reference numerals: 1. Base; 11. Mounting groove; 12. Drainage channel; 13. Air inlet channel; 2. Shielding mechanism; 21. Doorway; 22. Hanging rail; 3. Sliding door; 4. Water-blocking strip; 5. Elastic reset mechanism; 51. Guide column; 52. Reset spring; 6. Guide plate; 7. Cap; 71. Liquid outlet; 8. First check valve; 9. Second check valve; 10. Filter screen. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0026] like Figures 1-3 The illustrated barrier-free sliding shower door includes a base 1, which in this design is typically the concrete floor of a house. An installation groove 11 is provided on the base 1.

[0027] A shielding mechanism 2 is also installed on the base 1. It's important to understand that the shielding mechanism 2 forms a closed structure with the walls of the house, creating a low-airflow environment during showering to prevent discomfort caused by feng shui principles. Furthermore, the shielding mechanism 2 in this design also serves to prevent water splashing during showering. Figure 1 As shown, the shielding mechanism 2 in this design has a doorway 21 to allow a person to enter the shower room during showering. In this design, a hanging rail 22 is assumed above the doorway 21 for installing the matching sliding door 3. It should be noted that after the sliding door is installed on the hanging rail 22, its bottom is suspended to prevent friction during movement that could cause changes in the stress structure of the tempered glass and lead to breakage. Furthermore, it should be noted that the doorway 21 in this design is located above the mounting groove 11.

[0028] like Figure 1As shown, this solution also includes a water-blocking strip 4, which is installed in the mounting groove 11 in a height-adjustable manner to provide a flat passage for wheelchairs when disabled persons need to enter the shower room. Furthermore, it should be noted that a set of return spring mechanisms 5 is also provided in the mounting groove 11 of this solution. These return spring mechanisms 5 are supported at the bottom of the water-blocking strip 4, allowing the water-blocking strip 4 to rise normally above the ground when not under pressure, preventing excessive overflow of shower water during showering.

[0029] It should be noted that in this design, the inner and outer sides of the water-blocking strip 4 are vertical planes. Therefore, it is not easy for the wheelchair's wheels to press against the upper edge of the water-blocking strip 4 to allow it to sink into the mounting groove 11. To address this, this design hinges a guide plate 6 to both the inner and outer sides of the water-blocking strip 4. This guide plate 6 extends downwards at an angle, with its free side smoothly abutting the ground (base surface). When the wheelchair rolls over, the wheels press against the inclined guide plate 6, pressing the water-blocking strip 4, which is higher than the ground, into the mounting groove 11, thus facilitating the wheelchair's passage through the area where the water-blocking strip 4 is located. It should be understood that to ensure smooth contact between the free side of the guide plate 6 and the ground when it moves synchronously with the descending water-blocking strip 4, the right side of the guide plate 6 is a smooth, rounded surface.

[0030] like Figure 2 As shown, the elastic reset mechanism 5 in this solution includes a guide post 51 located at the bottom of the water-blocking strip 4, which smoothly inserts into the bottom of the mounting groove 11. A reset spring 52 is also fitted onto the guide post 51, with its lower end abutting the bottom of the mounting groove 11 and its upper end supporting the bottom of the water-blocking strip 4. It should be noted that when the upper part of the water-blocking strip 4 is not under pressure from the roller, the reset spring 52 pushes the water-blocking strip 4 outwards above the upper surface of the base 1, allowing it to function as a water-blocking barrier. When the top of the water-blocking strip 4 is under pressure, it overcomes the elastic force of the reset spring 52 and sinks into the mounting groove 11, creating a flat passage for the roller to pass through.

[0031] It is important to understand that although the water-blocking strip 4 and the mounting groove are in a sliding fit assembly relationship, after prolonged use, moisture will inevitably seep into the mounting groove 11. If the moisture in the mounting groove 11 is not drained in time, the descent of the water-blocking strip 4 will inevitably be affected. Therefore, this design includes a drainage channel 12 at the bottom of the mounting groove 11, with the outlet of the drainage channel extending to the surface of the base 1, which is the shielding mechanism 2. When the roller applies pressure to the water-blocking strip 4, the water-blocking strip descends, draining the water accumulated in the mounting groove 11 through the drainage channel 12 into the shower room, thus preventing the water in the mounting groove from obstructing the descent of the water-blocking strip 4.

[0032] It should also be noted that the water squeezed out of the drain channel 12 is usually under high pressure and can easily spray directly onto people entering the shower room. To avoid this situation, this solution provides a cap 7 covering the liquid outlet of the drain channel 12. Several liquid outlet holes 71 are opened on the side edge of the cap to change the upward spray of liquid from the outlet to horizontal spray, thus preventing the discharged liquid from spraying directly onto the human body.

[0033] It should also be noted that, in this design, to prevent water from entering the mounting groove 11 via the drain channel 12 during showering, a first check valve 8 is also installed in the drain channel 12. It should be understood that this first check valve 8 is best located near the bottom of the mounting groove 11 to reduce the length of the water storage pipe between the drain channel 12 and the mounting groove 11.

[0034] Furthermore, it should be noted that because the seal between the water-blocking strip 4 and the mounting groove 11 is strong, water in the mounting groove is prevented from shooting out through the gap between the mounting groove and the water-blocking strip 4 when the water-blocking strip descends. Therefore, during the rebound process of the water-blocking strip, the air pressure recovery in the mounting groove is usually slow, thus delaying the reset speed of the water-blocking strip 4. To improve this situation, an air intake channel 13 is also provided at the bottom of the mounting groove 11. It should be noted that the air intake end of this air intake channel extends to the surface of the base 1 not surrounded by the shielding mechanism 2. When the water-blocking strip 4, which is trapped in the mounting groove 11, needs to reset, external air enters the mounting groove through the air intake channel, allowing the air pressure in the mounting groove 11 to quickly reach equilibrium with the external atmospheric pressure. Furthermore, it should be noted that to prevent water in the mounting groove from being discharged through the air intake channel 13 when the water-blocking strip 4 is trapped in the mounting groove 11, a second one-way valve 9 is also installed in the air intake channel 13. Specifically, the second one-way valve 9 is unidirectionally connected to the bottom of the inlet end mounting slot 11.

[0035] It should also be noted that, in order to prevent debris from entering the air intake channel 13 and clogging it, a filter screen 10 is also covered on the air intake end of the air intake channel.

[0036] Working principle: When a person with disabilities, especially a wheelchair user, wants to enter the shower room, they first push the sliding door to one side. The door slides horizontally open, allowing the wheelchair to move into the shower room. The rollers then press against the guide plate, which applies a downward force to the water-blocking strip. The water-blocking strip descends and sinks into the mounting groove, its upper edge flush with the base surface. The rollers can then easily pass through the area where the water-blocking strip is located and enter the shower room. When the rollers leave the guide plate, the top of the water-blocking strip loses pressure and rises back above the base surface under the action of the return spring mechanism, regaining its water-blocking function. This structure effectively solves the inconvenience for people with disabilities entering the shower room and is worthy of widespread promotion.

[0037] 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 barrier-free sliding shower door, characterized by: include The base (1) has an installation groove (11); A shielding mechanism (2) is installed on a base (1). The shielding mechanism (2) has a doorway (21) and a hanging rail (22) mounted on the doorway (21). The doorway (21) is located above the mounting groove (11). The sliding door (3) is horizontally slidable in the hanging rail (22); The water-blocking strip (4) is slidably inserted into the mounting groove (11) and can be raised and lowered. The elastic reset mechanism (5) is set in the mounting groove (11) and is elastically supported at the bottom of the water-blocking strip (4) so ​​that the water-blocking strip (4) rises above the ground when it is not under pressure.

2. A barrier-free sliding shower door according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water-blocking strip (4) is hinged to guide plates (6) on both sides. The guide plates (6) extend downward at an angle and smoothly abut against the ground on their free side.

3. A barrier free sliding shower door as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The elastic reset mechanism (5) includes a guide post (51) disposed at the bottom of the water-blocking strip (4). The guide post (51) is smoothly inserted into the mounting groove (11). A reset spring (52) is sleeved on the guide post (51). The lower end of the reset spring (52) abuts against the bottom of the mounting groove (11), and the upper end of the reset spring (52) is supported on the bottom of the water-blocking strip (4).

4. A barrier free sliding shower door as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the mounting groove (11) is provided with a drainage channel (12), and the liquid outlet end of the drainage channel (12) extends to the surface of the base (1) surrounded by the shielding mechanism (2).

5. A barrier free sliding shower door as claimed in claim 4, wherein: The liquid outlet end is covered with a cap (7), and the side edge of the cap (7) is provided with a liquid outlet hole (71).

6. A barrier free sliding shower door as claimed in claim 5, wherein: A first check valve (8) is installed in the drainage channel (12), and the first check valve (8) is unidirectionally open from the bottom of the installation groove (11) to the liquid outlet.

7. A barrier free sliding shower door as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom of the mounting groove (11) is also provided with an air intake channel (13). The air intake end of the air intake channel (13) extends to the surface of the base (1) not surrounded by the shielding mechanism (2). A second one-way valve (9) is installed in the air intake channel (13). The second one-way valve (9) is unidirectionally connected from the air intake end to the bottom of the mounting groove (11).

8. A barrier free sliding shower door as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The air intake end cover is equipped with a filter screen (10).

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