Fastening device and furniture

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a fixing device and furniture. The fixing device comprises a belt-shaped body, at least two buckles and locking holes. The belt-shaped body comprises a first end and a second end connected. The at least two buckles are arranged on the first end along the length direction of the belt-shaped body. The locking holes are arranged on the second end along the length direction of the belt-shaped body, and the locking holes are arranged one by one corresponding to the buckles. The distribution positions of the buckles and the locking holes correspond to each other, so that the buckles and the locking holes cooperate to lock the belt-shaped body into a ring shape. The present application realizes uniform locking in the circumferential direction through the cooperation of multiple buckles and locking holes. On the one hand, different diameters of bed legs can be adapted through different locking positions of the buckles, and on the other hand, the mechanical self-locking of multiple points provides a vibration resistance holding force far exceeding the friction force, fundamentally solving the problem of easy loosening and falling of the inductor, and realizing the fixing effect of convenient installation, wide adaptation and firmness and reliability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of furniture technology, and more particularly to a fixing device and furniture. Background Technology

[0002] To achieve intelligent sensing functions (such as motion sensing, sleep monitoring, or intelligent linkage control), existing electric beds typically install sensors in the bed legs to collect status signals. Most existing electric bed intelligent sensors are fixed to the bed legs using straps, clamps, or adhesives. These methods have significant drawbacks: straps or clamps of a single size have limited compatibility and cannot accommodate bed legs of different diameters; and fixation methods relying solely on friction or adhesive are prone to loosening, slippage, or even detachment under the continuous vibrations generated during long-term operation of the electric bed, leading to sensor failure and insufficient reliability. Utility Model Content

[0003] This disclosure provides a fixing device and furniture to address the shortcomings of related technologies.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a fixing device is provided, comprising: a strip body, the strip body including a first end and a second end connected to each other; At least two buckles are spaced apart along the length of the strip on the first end; and Locking holes are spaced apart on the second end along the length of the strip, and each locking hole corresponds to a buckle. The buckle and the locking hole are positioned correspondingly to each other, so that the buckle and the locking hole work together to lock the strip into a ring shape.

[0005] Optionally, it also includes a fixing part, which is fixedly connected between the first end and the second end.

[0006] Optionally, the fixing part is integrally formed with the first end and the second end.

[0007] Optionally, the material of the strip and the buckle is elastic rubber or silicone.

[0008] Optionally, the buckle is a T-shaped or L-shaped structure; the buckle includes a locking head and an elastic arm connected to the locking head, the elastic arm being connected to the first end.

[0009] Optionally, at least one side of the locking head is provided with a guide bevel for guiding the buckle to deform when inserted into the locking hole.

[0010] Optionally, the second end includes a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface disposed opposite to each other, and the inner diameter of the locking hole gradually decreases from the first mounting surface to the second mounting surface; wherein the buckle is engaged into the locking hole from the second mounting surface.

[0011] Optionally, the first end includes a third mounting surface and a fourth mounting surface disposed opposite to each other; the buckle is disposed on the third mounting surface, and the fourth mounting surface is provided with an anti-slip structure.

[0012] Optionally, the anti-slip structure may be anti-slip bumps, stripes, or granular texture.

[0013] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a piece of furniture is provided, including a sensor and the fixing device described in the first aspect, wherein the sensor is mounted on the strip body, and the strip body is mounted on the furniture.

[0014] The technical solutions provided in the embodiments may include the following beneficial effects: As can be seen from the above embodiments, this application achieves circumferential multi-point uniform locking through the cooperation of multiple buckles and locking holes. On the one hand, different locking positions of the buckles can be used to adapt to bed legs of different diameters; on the other hand, the multi-point mechanical self-locking provides a vibration-resistant clamping force far exceeding friction, fundamentally solving the problem of sensors easily loosening and falling off, and achieving a convenient, widely adaptable, and firmly reliable fixing effect.

[0015] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing device and the sensor in the locked state according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure in the open state.

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A structural diagram from another perspective when the structure is open.

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A partial sectional view.

[0021] Figure 5This is a partial schematic diagram illustrating a fixing device mounted on furniture according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0023] The terminology used in this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” as used in this disclosure and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0024] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used in this disclosure to describe various information, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "when," "when," or "in response to determination."

[0025] Reference Figures 1-3 As shown, this application discloses a fixing device for fixing a sensor 100 to the legs of an electric bed. The fixing device includes a strip 10, at least two buckles 20, locking holes 30, and an anti-slip structure 40. The buckles 20 and the locking holes 30 are distributed in corresponding positions, so that the buckles 20 and the locking holes 30 cooperate to lock the strip 10 into a ring shape.

[0026] In actual assembly, after the operator wraps the strip 10 around the bed leg, they first select a buckle 20 and locking hole 30 that fits the current bed leg diameter as a reference pair and lock it to determine the final locking circumference. Subsequently, all other corresponding buckles 20 and locking holes 30 located on both sides of the reference pair are locked in sequence, thereby providing a uniform and firm circumferential force through multiple locking positions distributed on the strip 10.

[0027] Compared to traditional straps that are prone to stress concentration and loosening due to a single point of force, this device distributes the clamping force to multiple locking points, significantly reducing the stress on each point. This allows it to maintain the stability and durability of the overall locking force even under strong vibrations, greatly improving its fatigue resistance.

[0028] The strap 10 can be designed with segmented connections, such as using Velcro, snaps, or short connecting straps to join multiple standard-length strap segments end to end. Users can choose to connect different numbers of strap segments according to the circumference of the bed legs to form a customized length. All strap segments have the same pre-set layout of buckles 20 (at one end) and locking holes 30 (at the other end) to ensure that the overall structure can still meet multi-point locking requirements after any connection.

[0029] This segmented design enables modularity and scalability of the device. Manufacturers can standardize the production of single-size segments, which can be combined to meet various extreme size requirements, from children's beds to king-size beds, greatly reducing inventory management and production complexity. Furthermore, in the event of partial damage, only the individual segment needs to be replaced, improving product maintainability and cost-effectiveness.

[0030] The material of the strip 10 is elastic rubber or silicone. This not only ensures the overall structural strength and sealing of the fixing device, avoiding the risk of cracking at the connection, but also, the inherent high coefficient of friction and damping properties of elastic rubber or silicone can passively absorb and attenuate the high-frequency micro-vibrations transmitted by the electric bed, providing a relatively stable mounting platform for the sensor 100 and improving the accuracy of signal acquisition.

[0031] The strip 10 includes a first end 11, a second end 12, and a fixing part 13. The fixing part 13 is fixedly connected between the first end 11 and the second end 12.

[0032] In this embodiment, the fixing part 13 is integrally formed with the first end 11 and the second end 12. The integrally formed strip 10 can be manufactured in one step by molding process. The fixing part 13 is preset to have a thickened structure or an embedded rigid skeleton (such as a nylon sheet) during molding to provide the local strength and rigidity required for mounting the sensor 100, while the first end 11 and the second end 12 maintain high elasticity to facilitate winding and locking.

[0033] The clip 20 is made of elastic rubber or silicone. Thus, when the installation environment of the fixing device undergoes slight deformation due to temperature changes or load, the clip 20 can continuously provide clamping force through its own elastic deformation, compensate for possible gaps, prevent "thermal loosening" or "stress relaxation", and achieve long-term reliable locking under dynamic environments.

[0034] At least two buckles 20 are spaced apart on the first end 11 along the length of the strip 10.

[0035] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the buckle 20 is T-shaped. The buckle 20 includes a locking head 21 and an elastic arm 22 connected to the locking head 21, the elastic arm 22 being connected to the first end 11. In another embodiment, the buckle 20 may also be L-shaped.

[0036] Preferably, at least one side of the locking head 21 is provided with a guide slope to facilitate the smooth insertion of the locking head 21 into the locking hole 30.

[0037] Locking holes 30 are spaced apart on the second end 12 along the length of the strip 10, and the locking holes 30 correspond one-to-one with the buckles 20.

[0038] The second end 12 includes a first mounting surface 121 and a second mounting surface 122 disposed opposite to each other, and the inner diameter of the locking hole 30 gradually decreases from the first mounting surface 121 to the second mounting surface 122. The buckle 20 is engaged into the locking hole 30 from the second mounting surface 122.

[0039] The tapered design of the aforementioned locking hole 30 forms a natural anti-retrieval structure. The locking head 21 of the latch 20 elastically recovers after passing through the minimum inner diameter, and its size is larger than that inner diameter, thus being mechanically restricted within the locking hole 30.

[0040] The tapered locking hole 30 creates a "wedge effect." When the band 10 is subjected to a tensile force that tightens the ring (such as during vibration), the locking head 21 tends to slide towards the end with the smaller hole diameter, which in turn makes it lock even tighter. This self-locking enhancement mechanism transforms external disturbance forces into stronger locking forces.

[0041] The first end 11 includes a third mounting surface 111 and a fourth mounting surface 112 that are disposed opposite to each other. The buckle 20 is disposed on the third mounting surface 111, and the fourth mounting surface 112 is provided with an anti-slip structure 40.

[0042] The anti-slip structure 40 can employ combinations of different densities and shapes. For example, a matrix of diamond-shaped raised dots can be used in the main stress area in the middle to provide multi-directional anti-slip resistance, while wraparound stripes can be used at the edges to prevent the strip 10 from sliding laterally. The texture depth can be optimized according to different bed leg surfaces (such as smooth metal, powder-coated surfaces, and wood).

[0043] In one embodiment, the anti-slip structure 40 is an anti-slip bump, stripe, or granular texture, or a combination of the above structures.

[0044] In another embodiment, the anti-slip structure 40 can be a removable and replaceable anti-slip pad, which is fixed to the fourth mounting surface 112 of the strip 10 by adhesive backing or small snaps. The anti-slip pad can be made of materials with different hardness and surface textures (such as soft silicone, textured TPU, or even materials with micro-suction cup structures) to adapt to different bed leg surfaces such as metal, painted wood, and smooth plastic.

[0045] Replaceable anti-slip pads give the fastener good surface adaptability. Users can choose the most suitable pad based on the actual bed leg material to achieve optimal anti-slip performance. Worn pads can be replaced individually, extending the lifespan of the fastener. This design gives the product a high degree of customization and adaptability, broadening its application range.

[0046] Reference Figure 5 As shown, this application also discloses a piece of furniture 200, which includes a sensor 100 and a fixing device. The sensor 100 is mounted on a strip 10, and the strip 10 is mounted on the furniture 200. Only the bed legs of the furniture 200 are shown in the figure.

[0047] This fixing device is not only suitable for the electric bed legs shown in the illustration, but can also be widely used in other furniture 200 or equipment supports that require stable mounting of the sensor 100, such as the legs of a smart desk, the uprights of a smart fitness machine, and the support rods of a smart cabinet. The sensor 100 type may include pressure sensors, infrared sensors, vibration sensors, or radio frequency identification (RFID) tag readers, etc., and can be flexibly selected according to the actual application scenario.

[0048] Applying this fixing device to Furniture 200 achieves standardized and modular sensor installation. Furniture 200 manufacturers no longer need to design complex, dedicated installation structures for support legs of different models and diameters, significantly reducing design, mold-making, and production costs. Simultaneously, it provides users or after-sales personnel with an extremely simple installation and maintenance experience, allowing for secure sensor installation, position adjustment, or replacement without tools, thus enhancing the overall competitiveness of the product and user satisfaction.

[0049] In this embodiment, the inner side of the sensor 100 (or the sensor housing) (i.e. the side facing the bed leg) is designed as an inwardly concave arc surface. The radius of curvature of this arc surface is matched with the diameter of the target bed leg or set to a general range (e.g., to accommodate cylinders with a diameter of 50mm-80mm).

[0050] After the sensor 100 is wrapped around and locked onto the cylindrical bed leg, the inner arc-shaped surface of the sensor 100 is adapted to the diameter of the bed leg. Preferably, a flexible pad can be added to the arc-shaped surface of the sensor 100 to ensure that the two conformally fit together after installation.

[0051] The sensor 100 or the sensor housing is provided with a through hole or through groove. The strip 10 can pass through this through hole. After the strip 10 is wrapped around the bed leg and locked, the sensor 100 is supported and positioned in the preset fixing part 13 area by means of the through hole and the strip 10 passing through it.

[0052] Furthermore, the two sides of the fixing part 13 can be locally thickened, flanged, or additional limiting blocks can be added to form a limiting structure with a width or thickness slightly larger than the through hole size, so as to prevent the sensor 100 from sliding freely along the length direction of the strip 10, thereby fixing its working position.

[0053] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the disclosure herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0054] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A fixing device, characterized in that, It includes: A strip-shaped body, the strip-shaped body including a first end and a second end connected to each other; At least two buckles are spaced apart along the length of the strip on the first end; and Locking holes are spaced apart on the second end along the length of the strip, and each locking hole corresponds to a buckle. The buckle and the locking hole are positioned correspondingly to each other, so that the buckle and the locking hole work together to lock the strip into a ring shape.

2. The fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a fixing part, which is fixedly connected between the first end and the second end.

3. The fixing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixing part is integrally formed with the first end and the second end.

4. The fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material of the strip and the buckle is elastic rubber or silicone.

5. The fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buckle has a T-shaped or L-shaped structure; the buckle includes a locking head and an elastic arm connected to the locking head, and the elastic arm is connected to the first end.

6. The fixing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, At least one side of the locking head is provided with a guide slope for guiding the buckle to deform when inserted into the locking hole.

7. The fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second end includes a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface disposed opposite to each other, and the inner diameter of the locking hole gradually decreases from the first mounting surface to the second mounting surface; wherein the buckle is engaged into the locking hole from the second mounting surface.

8. The fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first end includes a third mounting surface and a fourth mounting surface that are disposed opposite to each other; the buckle is disposed on the third mounting surface, and the fourth mounting surface is provided with an anti-slip structure.

9. The fixing device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The anti-slip structure is characterized by anti-slip bumps, stripes, or granular texture.

10. A type of furniture, characterized in that, The device includes a sensor and a fixing device according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein the sensor is mounted on the strip and the strip is mounted on the furniture.

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