Water blocking structure of shower door

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of water retaining structures of shower room door, including door frame, movable door, the movable door is hinged with door frame, the bottom of the door frame includes fixed strip, the lower portion of the movable door is equipped with water retaining strip, the water retaining strip is rotatably connected with the movable door.The utility model utilizes the cooperation between water retaining strip and fixed strip, so that when closing the door, through the downward swing of water retaining strip, so that the bottom of water retaining strip is attached with the ground of shower room, play the role of waterproof leakage;When opening the door, fixed strip triggers water retaining strip to overturn upwards, avoid water retaining strip long-term friction contact with ground, improve the service life of water retaining strip.Simultaneously, fixed strip only needs to play the role of driving water retaining strip swing, so the height of fixed strip can be set as very low, even if fixed strip is installed on ground, personnel's normal access will not be hindered.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shower rooms, and in particular to the water-blocking structure of shower rooms. Background Technology

[0002] Shower enclosures have become increasingly popular, preventing water splashing during showering and providing a relatively private and comfortable environment, thus improving the user experience. Among them, the hinged shower enclosure is a widely used structure. In existing hinged shower enclosures, to prevent water leakage, water-retaining strips are usually installed on all four sides of the glass door, especially at the bottom, for waterproofing. Traditional water-retaining strips are fixed to the bottom of the glass door, which is inconvenient. Current technology features a rotating water-retaining strip structure at the bottom of the glass door. When the door is opened, the water-retaining strip tilts up, making it more convenient to use. However, achieving automatic tilting of the water-retaining strip in existing structures is relatively complex. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a water-blocking structure for a shower door, so as to solve one or more technical problems existing in the prior art, and at least provide a beneficial option or create conditions.

[0004] The solution to the technical problem of this utility model is: a water-blocking structure for a shower door, including a door frame and a movable door, wherein the movable door is hinged to the door frame, the bottom of the door frame includes a fixing strip, and a water-blocking strip is provided below the movable door. The water-blocking strip is rotatably connected to the movable door. The fixing strip and the water-blocking strip are configured such that: when the movable door is fully closed, the fixing strip is located outside the water-blocking strip, the water-blocking strip is separated from the fixing strip, and the water-blocking strip swings downward relative to the movable door; when the movable door is opened outward, the lower end of the water-blocking strip contacts the fixing strip, and the fixing strip drives the water-blocking strip to flip upward.

[0005] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By utilizing the cooperation between the water-blocking strip and the fixing strip, when the door is closed, the downward swing of the water-blocking strip causes its bottom to adhere to the shower room floor, thus preventing water leakage. When the door is opened, the fixing strip triggers the water-blocking strip to flip upward, preventing prolonged friction between the water-blocking strip and the floor, thereby extending its service life. Furthermore, since the fixing strip only needs to drive the water-blocking strip's swing, its height can be set very low, ensuring that even when installed on the ground, it will not obstruct normal passage.

[0006] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the water-blocking strip includes an mounting part and a water-blocking part, with the water-blocking part located below the mounting part. The material of the water-blocking part is softer than that of the mounting part. To improve the service life of the water-blocking strip, the mounting part is made of a relatively harder plastic material, while the water-blocking part is made of a softer plastic material for better waterproofing. This allows for a better seal when the water-blocking part contacts the ground. Simultaneously, when the fixing strip drives the water-blocking strip to rotate, the water-blocking part experiences relative friction with the upper surface of the fixing strip. The softer mounting part typically has better wear resistance, thus improving the service life of the water-blocking strip.

[0007] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the movable door includes a lower frame, the water-blocking strip is hinged to the lower frame, and the fixing strip is located entirely on the lower side of the lower frame. The distance 'a' is from the lowest point of the water-blocking strip to the lower surface of the lower frame, and the distance 'b' is from the upper surface of the fixing strip to the lower surface of the lower frame, where a > b. Since a > b, when the water-blocking strip comes into contact with the fixing strip, the water-blocking strip will flip upwards as the movable door rotates and opens.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a mounting base is provided on the lower side of the movable door. The mounting base is hinged to the lower frame, and both sides of the water-blocking strip are fitted onto the mounting base. The mounting base protects both sides of the water-blocking strip, increasing its service life. Furthermore, the water-blocking strip can be flipped by driving the mounting base, further extending its service life.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a C-shaped groove is provided on the lower frame, and a connecting post is provided on the water-blocking strip, with the connecting post fitting into the C-shaped groove. By directly hinged the connecting post to the C-shaped groove of the lower frame, the rotation of the water-blocking strip can be made smoother.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, a spring clip is also provided on the lower side of the lower frame. The spring clip abuts against the mounting base, forcing the mounting base to flip upward. When the movable door is opened, the spring clip causes the mounting base to rotate the water-blocking strip upward, reducing friction between the water-blocking strip and the fixed strip, and further extending the service life of the water-blocking strip.

[0011] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the spring includes a first support plate and a second support plate, with an included angle greater than 90° between the first and second support plates; the lower side of the mounting base has an outer contour corresponding to the first and second support plates. The two support plates correspond to the two commonly used positions of the movable door (fully closed and fully open), thereby improving the fit between the spring and the mounting base.

[0012] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the door frame also includes a column, the inner side of which is provided with a stop surface, and the mounting base is provided with an arc-shaped surface. The stop surface and the arc-shaped surface are configured such that when the movable door is fully closed, the mounting base flips downwards due to the contact between the arc-shaped surface and the stop surface. The stop surface is located on the inner side of the mounting base. When the movable door closes inwards, the mounting base contacts the stop surface. Since the stop surface is relatively stationary, the mounting base flips downwards as the movable door continues to close inwards.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the column is provided with a first magnetic attraction unit, and the movable door is provided with a second magnetic attraction unit. The first magnetic attraction unit and the second magnetic attraction unit attract each other. Utilizing the first and second magnetic attraction units, the movable door can remain relatively stationary when closed, maintaining a good closing effect.

[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the movable door is also provided with a sealing strip, which is located on the hinge side of the movable door. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly explained below. Obviously, the described drawings are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Those skilled in the art can obtain other design schemes and drawings based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is the closed state of the shower room of this utility model; Figure 2 This refers to the semi-open state of the shower room of this utility model; Figure 3 This refers to the fully open state of the shower enclosure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the water-blocking structure of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a partial schematic diagram of the bottom of the shower room door of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower frame of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water-retaining strip of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the spring clip of this utility model; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting base of this utility model.

[0017] Figure label: Door frame 100, post 110, fixing strip 120, movable door 200, bottom frame 210, glass door 220, water-stop strip 300, connecting post 310, mounting base 400, spring clip 500, first support plate 510, second support plate 520 Detailed Implementation The following will clearly and completely describe the concept, specific structure, and technical effects of this utility model in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, features, and effects of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are all within the protection scope of this utility model. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, enabling a person to intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and overall technical solution of this utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the protection scope of this utility model.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional 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.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model based on the specific content of the technical solution. Furthermore, the various technical features in this invention can be combined interactively without contradicting each other.

[0021] In existing shower enclosures, a raised water-blocking column is fixed to the bottom to achieve wet and dry separation. To prevent water from flowing out of the shower enclosure during showering, the water-blocking column is usually quite high. However, an excessively high water-blocking column can easily trip users, especially the elderly and children. Therefore, this invention provides a water-blocking structure for shower enclosures, optimizing the structure to make the shower enclosure more convenient to use. Specifically, refer to... Figures 1-9 : A water-blocking structure for a shower room door includes a door frame 100, which comprises two uprights 110 on the left and right sides. These uprights are typically made of aluminum alloy profiles and can be directly connected to a wall or a fixed glass door. A hinged door 200 is attached to the right upright 110. The hinged door 200 can open outwards relative to the door frame 100 around the hinge, facilitating use. A fixing strip 120 is provided at the bottom of the two uprights 110. During installation, the fixing strip 120 can be fixed to the ground and is sealed with adhesive to prevent water leakage from the shower room. The hinged door 200 includes a lower frame 210 and a glass door 220. The lower frame 210 includes a glass groove, and the bottom of the glass door 220 is inserted into the glass groove. A water-blocking strip 300 is hinged to the lower frame 210, and the water-blocking strip 300 can swing up and down relative to the lower frame 210. Simultaneously, the swinging of the water-blocking strip 300 is driven and constrained by the fixing strip 120. The lower frame 210 is positioned above the fixing strip 120, and the water-blocking strip 300 is entirely below the lower frame 210. Furthermore, the height of the water-blocking strip 300 is greater than the distance between the lower frame 210 and the fixing strip 120, and the axis of the hinge between the movable door 200 and the column 110 is entirely located inside the fixing strip 120. In this way, when the sliding door 200 is fully closed inward, the fixing strip 120 can be located outside the water-blocking strip 300, allowing the water-blocking strip 300 to separate from the fixing strip 120. That is, the fixing strip 120 is no longer directly below the water-blocking strip 300, and the water-blocking strip 300 can be bound downward under its own weight, remaining essentially vertical. By designing the dimensions of the water-blocking strip 300, when it is vertically downward, it can just touch the ground, preventing water leakage from the shower room. When the sliding door 200 is opened outward, because the fixing strip 120 is located outside the water-blocking strip 300, and the height of the fixing strip 120 is less than the height of the water-blocking strip 300, the fixing strip 120 forces the water-blocking strip 300 to flip upward, allowing the water-blocking strip 300 to pass over the fixing strip 120. Since the fixing strip 120 is located outside the hinge axis of the movable door 200, and the length of the fixing strip 120 is basically the same as the length of the movable door 200, the water-blocking strip 300 can always maintain contact with the fixing strip 120 during the outward opening of the movable door 200, thereby preventing the water-blocking strip 300 from flipping downward when the movable door 200 is in the open state.

[0022] In this technical solution, the fixing strip 120 only needs to contact the water-blocking strip 300. Since the water in the shower enclosure is primarily prevented from leaking by the water-blocking strip 300, the fixing strip 120 can be made very low, thus reducing its impact on entry and exit from the shower enclosure. Furthermore, when the sliding door 200 is closed, because the fixing strip 120 is located entirely outside the water-blocking strip 300, it prevents water leakage caused by the water-blocking strip 300 flipping outwards. During showering, the water in the shower enclosure exerts an outward force on the water-blocking strip 300. The fixing strip 120 provides an inward supporting force to the water-blocking strip 300, keeping the water inside the shower enclosure and preventing leakage.

[0023] Since the water-blocking strip 300 needs to block water from both sides, it is necessary to ensure a reliable seal between the water-blocking strip 300 and the ground when it swings downwards and comes into contact with the ground. Therefore, the softer the contact material between the water-blocking strip 300 and the ground, the better. However, the water-blocking strip 300 also needs to have frictional contact with the fixing strip 120, so it needs to have a certain service life. Therefore, as a further preferred embodiment, the water-blocking strip 300 includes a mounting part and a water-blocking part, with the water-blocking part located below the mounting part. The material of the water-blocking part is softer than that of the mounting part. The water-blocking strip consists of two sets of mounting parts and water-blocking parts made of different materials. The mounting parts mainly serve a supporting function, are used for friction with the fixing strip 120 and for installation with the lower frame, while the water-blocking parts, made of soft material, serve to seal with the ground.

[0024] As a further preferred embodiment, as described above, the fixing strip 120 is located entirely below the lower frame 210. The distance 'a' is from the lowest point of the water-blocking strip 300 to the lower surface of the lower frame 210, and the distance 'b' is from the upper surface of the fixing strip 120 to the lower surface of the lower frame 210, where a > b. Since a > b, when the water-blocking strip comes into contact with the fixing strip, the water-blocking strip will flip upwards as the movable door rotates and opens. Because the water-blocking strip 300 is basically installed at the bottom of the lower frame 210, 'a' is approximately equal to the height of the water-blocking strip 300.

[0025] Although the water-blocking strip 300 includes a mounting portion and can be directly hinged to the lower frame 210 via the mounting portion, in order to improve the service life of the water-blocking strip 300, as a preferred embodiment, a mounting base 400 is provided on the lower side of the movable door 200. The mounting base 400 is hinged to the lower frame 210, and both sides of the water-blocking strip 300 are fitted onto the mounting base 400. See also Figure 4 , Figure 5There are two mounting bases 400, which are roughly whistle-shaped. The mounting bases 400 are fitted on both sides of the water-blocking strip 300 to protect both ends of the water-blocking strip 300. Since the mounting bases 400 are made of a harder material, their rigidity and lifespan are longer. The axial connection between the mounting bases 400 and the lower frame 210 mainly supports the flipping function of the water-blocking strip 300, thus extending the service life of the water-blocking strip 300.

[0026] Furthermore, since the water-blocking strip 300 is relatively long, if it relies solely on the mounting seats 400 on both sides for support and hinge, it will deform and sag over time, affecting its performance. Therefore, as a preferred embodiment, the lower frame 210 is provided with a C-shaped groove, and the water-blocking strip 300 is provided with a connecting post 310, which fits into the C-shaped groove. See also Figure 7 The length of the connecting post 310 is the same as the length of the water-blocking strip 300. The connecting post 310 is fitted into the C-shaped groove. When the water-blocking strip 300 is flipped, the connecting post 310 plays an auxiliary connecting role.

[0027] See Figure 4 , Figure 8 To reduce friction between the water-blocking strip 300 and the fixing strip 120, as a further preferred embodiment, a spring piece 500 is provided on the lower side of the lower frame 210. The spring piece 500 abuts against the mounting base 400, forcing the mounting base 400 to flip upwards. When the movable door 200 is opened, the spring piece 500 causes the mounting base 400 to rotate the water-blocking strip 300 upwards, reducing friction between the water-blocking strip 300 and the fixing strip 120, and further extending the service life of the water-blocking strip 300. It can be understood that when the movable door 200 is opened, the elasticity provided by the spring piece 500 allows it to support the mounting base 400 and the water-blocking strip 300, reducing friction between the water-blocking strip 300 and the fixing strip 120 during the opening process and extending its service life. When the movable door 200 is fully closed, external force causes the water-blocking strip 300 to swing downwards, thereby causing the mounting base 400 to deform the spring piece 500.

[0028] In use, the water-blocking strip 300 has two main states: one basically parallel to the horizontal plane, and the other basically perpendicular to the horizontal plane. Therefore, in order to better support the water-blocking strip 300, the shapes of the spring piece 500 and the mounting base 400 have been optimized. Further, as a preferred embodiment, the spring piece 500 includes a first support plate 510 and a second support plate 520, with an included angle greater than 90° between the first support plate 510 and the second support plate 520; the lower side of the mounting base 400 has an outer contour corresponding to the first and second support plates. The two support plates correspond to the two commonly used positions of the movable door (fully closed and fully open), thereby improving the fit between the spring piece and the mounting base. When the movable door 200 is in the open state, the spring piece 500 is only supported by the weight of the mounting base 400 and the water-blocking strip 300. At this time, the contact between the two support plates and the mounting base 400 provides a larger support surface, reducing the deformation of the spring piece 500. When the movable door 200 is fully closed, the mounting base 400 is rotated downwards by 90°. At this time, the second support plate 520 keeps in contact with the surface of the mounting base 400, which makes the deformation of the spring piece 500 more reasonable.

[0029] As mentioned earlier, when the movable door 200 is closed, external force is required to overcome the elastic force of the spring 500 to flip the mounting base 400 downwards. In one embodiment, a stop surface is provided on the left-side column 110 of the door frame 100 (opposite to the column where the hinge is installed). The stop surface faces the mounting base 400, which has an arc-shaped surface. The stop surface and the arc-shaped surface are configured such that when the movable door 200 is fully closed, the contact between the arc-shaped surface and the stop surface causes the mounting base to flip downwards. As the movable door 200 closes, the arc-shaped surface gradually approaches the stop surface of the column 110 until they begin to contact. Since the column 110 remains relatively stationary, as they continue to approach, the stop surface forces the mounting base 400 to drive the water-blocking strip 300 to flip downwards against the spring 500 until the movable door 200 is fully closed. When the movable door is fully closed, the mounting base 400 is basically flipped downwards by 90°, and the spring piece 500 abuts against the mounting base 400 through the second support plate 520.

[0030] The external force controlling the opening and closing of the movable door 200 is generally a human driving force. When an external force is applied, it is necessary to ensure that the movable door remains in the closed state. Further, as a preferred embodiment, a first magnetic attraction unit is provided on the left-side column 110, and a second magnetic attraction unit is provided on the movable door 200. The first and second magnetic attraction units attract each other. Utilizing the first and second magnetic attraction units, the movable door can remain relatively stationary when closed, maintaining a good closing effect.

[0031] As a further preferred embodiment, the movable door is also provided with a sealing strip, which is located on the hinge side of the movable door.

[0032] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A water-blocking structure for a shower room door, comprising a door frame and a movable door, wherein the movable door is hinged to the door frame, characterized in that: The bottom of the door frame includes a fixing strip, and a water-blocking strip is provided below the movable door. The water-blocking strip is rotatably connected to the movable door. The fixing strip and the water-blocking strip are configured such that: when the movable door is fully closed, the fixing strip is located outside the water-blocking strip, the water-blocking strip is separated from the fixing strip, and the water-blocking strip swings downward relative to the movable door; when the movable door is opened outward, the lower end of the water-blocking strip contacts the fixing strip, and the fixing strip drives the water-blocking strip to flip upward.

2. The water-blocking structure of the shower door according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water-blocking strip includes an mounting part and a water-blocking part, the water-blocking part being located below the mounting part, and the material of the water-blocking part being softer than the material of the mounting part.

3. The water-blocking structure of the shower door according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable door includes a lower frame, the water-blocking strip is hinged to the lower frame, the fixing strip is located entirely on the lower side of the lower frame, the distance from the lowest end of the water-blocking strip to the lower surface of the lower frame is a, and the distance from the upper end of the fixing strip to the lower surface of the lower frame is b, where a>b.

4. The water-blocking structure of the shower door according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower side of the movable door is provided with a mounting base, which is hinged to the lower frame, and the two sides of the water-blocking strip are fitted onto the mounting base.

5. The water-blocking structure of the shower door according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lower frame is provided with a C-shaped groove, and the water-blocking strip is provided with a connecting post, which is fitted into the C-shaped groove.

6. The water-blocking structure of the shower door according to claim 4, characterized in that: A spring tab is also provided on the lower side of the lower frame. The spring tab abuts against the mounting base, and the spring tab forces the mounting base to flip upward.

7. The water-blocking structure of the shower door according to claim 6, characterized in that: The spring includes a first support plate and a second support plate, and the included angle between the first support plate and the second support plate is greater than 90°; the lower side of the mounting base is provided with an outer contour corresponding to the first support plate and the second support plate.

8. The water-blocking structure of the shower door according to claim 4, characterized in that: The door frame also includes a column, the inner side of which is provided with a stop surface, and the mounting base is provided with an arc-shaped surface. The stop surface and the arc-shaped surface are configured such that when the movable door is fully closed, the mounting base flips downwards due to the contact between the arc-shaped surface and the stop surface.

9. The water-blocking structure of the shower door according to claim 8, characterized in that: The column is provided with a first magnetic attraction unit, and the movable door is provided with a second magnetic attraction unit. The first magnetic attraction unit and the second magnetic attraction unit attract each other.

10. The water-blocking structure of the shower door according to claim 8, characterized in that: The movable door is also equipped with a sealing strip, which is located on the hinge side of the movable door.

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