Simple open door maximization of frame door one door dual shower room

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of frame-wrapped door dual-purpose shower room of simple open door maximization, including front fixed glass, middle fixed glass and sliding glass door, front fixed glass is equipped with door with upper end linear guide, middle fixed glass is located in the middle rear side of door, and door is divided into right side bathing area and left side toilet area, realize double area physical isolation, prevent water flow overflow and odor diffusion, guarantee independent use;Glass door four peripheral edges are equipped with frame-wrapped section bar and are slidably connected to linear guide, when slidingly adhering to one side of door, the other side of frame-wrapped section bar is aligned with middle fixed glass, so that door is completely opened, and the efficiency of passing is greatly improved compared with traditional sliding door, and it is adapted to the needs of most house types;Frame-wrapped section bar wraps the four peripheral edges of glass door, and integrated hardware fittings realize "hardware-free", which maintains simple aesthetics, forms overall stress structure, improves stability, avoids loosening and shaking;It also reduces cleaning dead angle, and it can be wiped daily, so maintenance is convenient and sanitary is better.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shower room structure technology, and in particular to a simple shower room with a frame door that maximizes the opening and serves two purposes. Background Technology

[0002] In today's increasingly refined residential space development, the bathroom, as a frequently used area, has seen its functional zoning become a core demand for users, with considerations for rationality, efficient space utilization, and comprehensive product performance. This is especially true in small bathrooms where the combined function of "showering + toileting" is prominent. However, existing shower enclosures struggle to simultaneously meet the core requirements of independent zoning, convenient access, and a single door serving two purposes. Traditional shower enclosures are mostly single-shower partition designs, lacking adaptability for a single door sharing two functional areas. To achieve separation between showering and toileting, additional independent doors or complex door frame structures are often required, not only occupying limited space and causing congestion but also increasing installation costs. Even when some products attempt zoning designs, limitations in door opening methods (such as double sliding doors or hinged doors) make it difficult to achieve a single door serving two purposes, failing to provide a "maximum door opening" user experience, and unable to simultaneously accommodate the partitioning and access needs of two functional areas with a single door. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to at least partially solve one of the problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this utility model proposes a shower room product that can clearly divide the shower and toilet areas, adopts a hardware-free design for a clean appearance, and balances maximum door opening with structural stability.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A minimalist shower enclosure with a framed door that maximizes opening space, comprising a T-shaped fixed front glass and a middle fixed glass, and a sliding glass door. The fixed front glass has an opening and a linear guide rail at its top. The middle fixed glass is located behind the center of the opening. The glass door is surrounded by a frame profile and slides along the linear guide rail. When the frame profile moves the glass door along the linear guide rail to fit against one side of the opening, the other edge of the frame profile is directly in front of the middle fixed glass.

[0005] In some embodiments, a handle assembly is further provided on the glass door, wherein the handle assembly includes a fixing seat spaced apart on the glass door and a handle connected between the two fixing seats. When the fixing seat is installed on the glass door, its rear end does not protrude outside the frame profile, and the handle is located on the front side of the glass door.

[0006] In some embodiments, the glass door is provided with mounting holes spaced apart on the left and right for mounting the fixing seat. The fixing seat includes a front cover and a rear cover. The front end of the front cover is connected to the handle, and the rear end is provided with a threaded hole. The rear cover includes a fixing ring and a protruding post with external threads on its outer wall. The protruding post passes through the mounting hole and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole. The fixing ring fits against the rear side of the glass door and does not protrude from the frame profile.

[0007] In some embodiments, a soft rubber pad is provided between the fixing base and the mounting hole.

[0008] In some embodiments, vertical tie rods are provided at intervals on the left and right sides at the upper end of the frame profile, and sliders are provided on the vertical tie rods, the sliders being slidably disposed within the linear guide rail.

[0009] In some embodiments, a forward-extending reinforcing plate is provided at the upper front side of the intermediate fixed glass, and the reinforcing plate is connected to the linear guide rail by screws.

[0010] In some embodiments, a forward-extending guide seat is provided at the lower front side of the intermediate fixed glass, a guide roller is provided at the upper end of the guide seat, and a guide groove that cooperates with the guide roller is provided at the lower end of the frame profile.

[0011] In some embodiments, a lower water-retaining profile is also provided inside the doorway, one end of which is connected to the guide seat and the other end is connected to the side wall edge of the doorway.

[0012] In some embodiments, a central water-blocking profile is provided on the front side of the central fixed glass, and a central sealing strip is provided on the central water-blocking profile.

[0013] In some embodiments, side water-retaining profiles are provided on both the left and right edges of the doorway, and side sealing strips are provided on both side water-retaining profiles.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. A T-shaped layout with fixed glass at the front and center precisely divides the entrance into a shower area on the right and a toilet area on the left. Both areas share a single sliding glass door, eliminating the need for additional doors or partitions. This significantly saves space in small bathrooms and avoids the cramped feeling often associated with traditional double-door designs, achieving efficient integration of functional zoning and space utilization. The combination of the fixed glass in the center and the sliding glass door creates a reliable physical barrier between the shower and toilet areas, completely resolving issues like water overflow and odor spread caused by the blurred zoning of traditional products, ensuring that the two areas are completely separate when in use. The design avoids interference, ensuring the waterproofness of the shower area while maintaining the dryness and cleanliness of the toilet area, enhancing the independence and comfort of each area. When the glass door slides along the linear guide rail to fit one side of the doorway, the other edge of the frame material aligns with the front of the fixed glass in the middle, allowing the doorway to be fully open and maximizing the opening space. Compared to the traditional sliding door design that can only open halfway, the passage efficiency is greatly improved. Users are not restricted by narrow passages when moving between the toilet area and the shower area, carrying toiletries, or performing cleaning tasks. The design of two areas sharing one door better meets the convenience needs of high-frequency usage scenarios.

[0015] 2. The glass door is fully encased in a frame profile, integrating all necessary hardware components such as sliding parts and grooves into the frame profile, achieving a completely "hardware-free" appearance. This design not only avoids the cluttered look caused by exposed hardware in traditional products, giving the shower room a simple and clean aesthetic that aligns with the decoration needs of modern bathroom spaces, but more importantly, the frame profile forms a unified load-bearing structure with the glass door and hardware, significantly improving the overall structural stability of the product. This effectively solves the problems of traditional exposed hardware, such as dispersed stress, easy loosening, and wobbling, ensuring long-term stability and noiselessness.

[0016] 3. In addition, the integrated design of the frame profile reduces the gaps between the hardware and the glass and profile in traditional products, eliminating cleaning dead corners. Users only need to wipe the surface of the glass and profile for daily cleaning, without having to laboriously clean the dirt in the gaps of the hardware. Maintenance is more convenient and efficient, and it is less likely to breed bacteria, thus improving the hygiene of use. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the glass door of this utility model when it is slid to one side of the doorway.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the glass door of this utility model during disassembly.

[0019] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of point A.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a front view diagram of the glass door of this utility model when it is slid to the side of the doorway.

[0021] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 Schematic diagram of section AA.

[0022] Figure 6 This utility model Figure 5 Enlarged diagram of point B.

[0023] Figure 7 This utility model Figure 5 Enlarged diagram of point C.

[0024] Figure 8 This utility model Figure 5 Enlarged diagram of point D.

[0025] Figure 9 This is an exploded structural diagram of the handle assembly of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The following detailed description provides various embodiments or examples for implementing this utility model. Of course, these are merely embodiments or examples and are not intended to be limiting. Additionally, repeated reference numerals, such as repeated numbers and / or letters, may be used in different embodiments. These repetitions are for the purpose of simple and clear description of this utility model and do not represent a specific relationship between the different embodiments and / or structures discussed.

[0027] like Figures 1-9 The illustrated shower enclosure features a simple, maximized-opening frame door that serves as both a single and dual-purpose door. It includes a T-shaped fixed front glass 1 and a middle fixed glass 2, as well as a sliding glass door 3. The fixed front glass 1 has an opening 4 and a linear guide rail 5 at its upper end. The middle fixed glass 2 is located behind the middle of the opening 4. The glass door 3 is surrounded by a frame profile 6 and slides along the linear guide rail 5. When the frame profile 6 moves the glass door 3 along the linear guide rail 5 to slide and fit against one side of the opening 4, the other edge of the frame profile 6 is located directly in front of the middle fixed glass 2.

[0028] According to the above structure, the front fixed glass 1 and the middle fixed glass 2 are assembled in a T-shape. The middle fixed glass 2 is vertically set at the middle rear side of the doorway 4 of the front fixed glass 1, naturally dividing the doorway 4 into two independent passages on the left (toilet area) and the right (shower area), laying the structural foundation for the dual-zone isolation. The linear guide rail 5 at the upper end of the front fixed glass 1 provides a stable sliding guide path for the glass door 3, ensuring that the sliding process is smooth and without deviation.

[0029] The glass door 3 is slidably connected to the linear guide rail 5 via the surrounding frame profiles 6. The frame profiles 6 integrate core transmission components that cooperate with the linear guide rail 5. When the user pushes the glass door 3, the frame profiles 6 cause the glass door 3 to slide horizontally along the linear guide rail 5. When the glass door 3 slides to one side (left or right) of the doorway 4, the other edge of the frame profiles 6 is precisely aligned with the front of the fixed glass 2 in the center. At this point, the doorway 4 is completely unobstructed, achieving a fully open state (e.g., Figure 1 As shown, the toilet area on the left is completely open, while the shower area on the right is completely closed, maximizing the space for passage; at the same time, it realizes the function of switching between two uses with one door.

[0030] In addition, by concealing all hardware accessories with the frame profile 6, the shower room presents a simple and unified visual effect, which fits the minimalist aesthetics of modern bathroom spaces. The integrated structure of the frame profile 6 and the glass door 3 solves the problem of many cleaning dead corners and difficult-to-clean dirt in traditional products. Daily cleaning only requires wiping the glass door 3, the front fixed glass 1 and the surface of the frame profile 6, which improves maintenance efficiency and makes it less likely to breed bacteria, resulting in better hygiene.

[0031] See Figure 1 , Figure 7 , Figure 9 As shown, a handle assembly is also provided on the glass door 3. The handle assembly includes a fixing seat 21 spaced apart on the glass door 3 and a handle 22 connected between the two fixing seats 21. When the fixing seat 21 is installed on the glass door 3, its rear end does not protrude outside the frame profile 6. The handle 22 is located on the front side of the glass door 3.

[0032] Furthermore, the glass door 3 is provided with mounting holes 31 spaced apart on the left and right for mounting the fixing base 21. The fixing base 21 includes a front cover 32 and a rear cover 33. The front end of the front cover 32 is connected to the handle 22, and the rear end is provided with a threaded hole 36. The rear cover 33 includes a fixing ring 34 and a protrusion 35 with external threads on the outer wall. The protrusion 35 passes through the mounting hole 31 and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 36. The fixing ring 34 fits against the rear side of the glass door 3 and does not protrude from the frame profile 6.

[0033] A soft rubber pad 40 is provided between the fixing base 21 and the mounting hole 31.

[0034] Specifically, the glass door 3 has pre-set mounting holes 31 spaced left and right as the mounting reference for the fixing seat 21. The fixing seat 21 consists of a front cover 32 and a rear cover 33. During assembly, the soft rubber pad 40 is first placed on the outside of the protrusion 35 of the rear cover 33, and then the protrusion 35 is passed through the mounting hole 31 so that the fixing ring 34 of the rear cover 33 fits against the rear side of the glass door 3. Then, the front cover 32 is aligned with the protrusion 35, and the external thread on the outer wall of the protrusion 35 is threaded and locked with the threaded hole 36 at the rear end of the front cover 32 to achieve a stable connection between the fixing seat 21 and the glass door 3. The handle 22 is pre-fixed to the front end of the two front covers 32, thus completing the assembly of the entire handle assembly. The user can easily drive the glass door 3 to slide along the linear guide rail 5 by holding the handle 22 to open or close the door 4.

[0035] After assembly, the retaining ring 34 does not protrude beyond the frame profile 6, ensuring that there is no extra protrusion when the glass door 3 slides and it interferes with the middle fixed glass 2.

[0036] See Figure 6 As shown, vertical tie rods 41 are provided at intervals on the left and right sides of the upper end of the frame profile 6, and sliders 42 are provided on the vertical tie rods 41. The sliders 42 are slidably disposed within the linear guide rail 5.

[0037] Vertical tie rods 41 are fixedly installed at intervals along the left and right directions on the upper end of the frame profile 6. The vertical tie rods 41 extend upward perpendicularly to the upper end of the frame profile 6 to form the mounting carrier of the slider 42. The slider 42 is fixedly assembled on the upper end of the vertical tie rods 41, and the slider 42 can be precisely matched with the internal groove of the linear guide rail 5. After assembly, the slider 42 is completely embedded in the linear guide rail 5, realizing the sliding connection between the frame profile 6 and the linear guide rail 5, thereby driving the glass door 3 to form a structure that can move horizontally along the linear guide rail 5.

[0038] See Figure 3 , Figure 6 As shown, a forward-extending reinforcing plate 51 is provided at the upper front side of the middle fixed glass 2. The reinforcing plate 51 is connected to the linear guide rail 5 by screws. The reinforcing plate 51 is made of a rigid material (such as a metal profile) to form a rigid connection between the middle fixed glass 2 and the linear guide rail 5. The vertical support force of the middle fixed glass 2 is used to distribute the load-bearing pressure of the linear guide rail 5, avoiding the stress concentration caused by the linear guide rail 5 relying solely on the single-point fixation of the front fixed glass 1. This effectively avoids the bending, loosening or displacement of the guide rail caused by long-term use, ensuring that the sliding process of the glass door 3 is always smooth and without jamming or deviation.

[0039] See Figure 8As shown, a forward-extending guide seat 71 is provided at the lower front side of the intermediate fixed glass 2, a guide roller 72 is provided at the upper end of the guide seat 71, and a guide groove 73 that cooperates with the guide roller 72 is provided at the lower end of the frame profile 6.

[0040] The guide seat 71 is made of rigid material (such as metal profile). The guide roller 72 is rotatably mounted on the upper end of the guide seat 71 via a rotating shaft to ensure that the roller can roll flexibly. At the same time, the lower inner side of the frame profile 6 is pre-set with a guide groove 73 that is precisely matched with the shape of the guide roller 72. During assembly, the guide roller 72 is embedded in the guide groove 73 to form a sliding fit structure between the roller and the groove, which corresponds to the upper slider 42-linear guide rail 5 structure.

[0041] When the user pushes the glass door 3, the upper end drives the slider 42 to slide along the linear guide rail 5 through the vertical pull rod 41, while the lower end rolls with the guide roller 72 on the guide seat 71 through the guide groove 73 of the frame profile 6, forming a two-way constraint. The guide roller 72 rolls synchronously with the glass door 3 in the guide groove 73, using the rolling friction characteristics of the roller to reduce sliding resistance. At the same time, the side wall of the guide groove 73 restricts the offset of the guide roller 72, thereby constraining the sliding trajectory of the glass door 3 and ensuring that it always moves smoothly in a straight line, avoiding back-and-forth swinging, unilateral tilting or jamming.

[0042] It is worth mentioning that the precise cooperation between the guide roller 72 and the guide groove 73 enables the glass door 3 to slide smoothly and accurately, completely eliminating the phenomenon of back-and-forth swinging and unilateral tilting. This allows the frame profile 6 to be precisely aligned with the middle water-blocking profile 61, the side water-blocking profile 91 and the lower water-blocking profile 81 when the glass door 3 is closed. The fit between each sealing structure and the water-blocking component is higher, effectively eliminating the hidden danger of leakage due to the door body offset, further improving the overall waterproof performance, ensuring that the water flow in the shower area is completely confined inside, and strengthening the dry and wet separation effect.

[0043] Water flow and accumulation during shower area use may cause water to leak out from the bottom of glass door 3. To resolve this issue, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 8 As shown, a lower water-blocking profile 81 is also provided inside the doorway 4. One end of the lower water-blocking profile 81 is connected to the guide seat 71, and the other end is connected to the side wall edge of the doorway 4.

[0044] The lower water-retaining profile 81 is installed along the bottom contour of the doorway 4. One end of the guide seat 71 is fixedly connected to the bottom, and the stable connection between the guide seat 71 and the middle fixed glass 2 ensures a reliable installation reference. The other end extends along the bottom of the doorway 4 to the side wall edge of the doorway 4 (i.e., the side of the front fixed glass 1) and is fixed, forming a cross span across the bottom of the doorway 4. At the same time, the height of the lower water-retaining profile 81 is designed to match the water depth in the shower area and does not affect the sliding of the glass door 3. Its upper end does not touch the lower end of the frame profile 6 and maintains a safe clearance with the guide groove 73 and guide roller 72 to avoid interfering with the movement of the door.

[0045] In this utility model, a middle water-blocking profile 61 is provided on the front side of the middle fixed glass 2, and a middle sealing strip 62 is provided on the middle water-blocking profile 61. The middle water-blocking profile 61 is made of rigid waterproof material (such as aluminum alloy) and is fixedly installed on the front surface of the middle fixed glass 2. The middle sealing strip 62 is made of elastic waterproof material (such as silicone or EPDM) and is fixed to the side of the middle water-blocking profile 61 facing the glass door 3 by means of slot embedding or adhesive bonding, so as to ensure that the surface of the sealing strip and the edge of the frame profile 6 form a tight contact surface.

[0046] When the glass door 3 is closed, the middle sealing strip 62 undergoes elastic deformation under the pressure of the frame profile 6, completely filling the tiny gap between the middle water-blocking profile 61 and the frame profile 6, forming multiple waterproof barriers. This effectively blocks water from leaking from the connection between the middle fixed glass 2 and the glass door 3 in the shower area, achieving a reliable and highly waterproof effect and further ensuring the dry and wet separation of the shower area and the toilet area.

[0047] Side water-blocking profiles 91 are provided on both the left and right edges of the doorway 4, and side sealing strips 92 are provided on both side water-blocking profiles 91. The side water-blocking profiles 91 are also made of rigid waterproof material and are fixed to the left and right edges of the doorway 4 (i.e., the left and right side walls of the doorway where the front glass 1 is fixed). The side sealing strips 92 are made of elastic waterproof material and are embedded or bonded to the side of the side water-blocking profiles 91 facing the glass door 3.

[0048] When the glass door 3 slides along the linear guide rail 5 to the closed position, one edge of the frame profile 6 aligns with the middle water-blocking profile 61 on the front side of the middle fixed glass 2. The middle sealing strip 62 undergoes elastic deformation under the pressure of the frame profile 6, filling the tiny gap between the two and preventing water from leaking from the joint between the middle fixed glass 2 and the frame profile 6. At the same time, the other edge of the frame profile 6 fits against the side water-blocking profile 91 on the corresponding side of the door 4. The side sealing strip 92 also fills the gap between the frame profile 6 and the side water-blocking profile 91 through elastic deformation, preventing water from leaking from both sides of the door 4. Together with the lower water-blocking profile 81 to block the bottom water flow, a comprehensive waterproof system is formed to ensure that the water flow in the shower area is completely confined inside.

[0049] In addition, when the user pushes the glass door 3 to close quickly, the edge of the frame profile 6 first contacts the side sealing strip 92. The elastic material of the side sealing strip 92 undergoes compression deformation under the impact force, transforming the rigid impact into an elastic buffer. Through the deformation process, it absorbs the impact energy, reduces the collision force between the frame profile 6 and the side water-blocking profile 91, avoids abnormal noise, wear or structural damage caused by direct rigid contact between the two, and at the same time reduces the vibration of the glass door 3 caused by the impact, protecting the connection stability between the glass door 3 and the frame profile 6.

[0050] Based on the accompanying drawings and the foregoing display and description of the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model, those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A simple, maximized-opening frame door for a dual-purpose shower enclosure, comprising a T-shaped fixed front glass (1) and a middle fixed glass (2), and a sliding glass door (3), characterized in that: The front fixed glass (1) has a doorway (4) and a linear guide rail (5) at the top. The middle fixed glass (2) is located on the rear side of the middle of the doorway (4). The glass door (3) is surrounded by a frame profile (6) and is slidably mounted on the linear guide rail (5). When the frame profile (6) drives the glass door (3) to slide along the linear guide rail (5) to fit against one side of the doorway (4), the other edge of the frame profile (6) is located in front of the middle fixed glass (2).

2. The simplified, maximized-opening frame door shower enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle assembly is also provided on the glass door (3). The handle assembly includes a fixing seat (21) spaced apart on the glass door (3) and a handle (22) connected between the two fixing seats (21). When the fixing seat (21) is installed on the glass door (3), its rear end does not protrude outside the frame profile (6). The handle (22) is located on the front side of the glass door (3).

3. The simplified, maximized-opening frame door shower enclosure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The glass door (3) is provided with mounting holes (31) spaced apart on the left and right for mounting the fixing seat (21). The fixing seat (21) includes a front cover (32) and a rear cover (33). The front end of the front cover (32) is connected to the handle (22), and the rear end is provided with a threaded hole (36). The rear end cover (33) includes a fixing ring (34) and a protruding post (35) with external threads on the outer wall. The protruding post (35) passes through the mounting hole (31) and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole (36). The fixing ring (34) fits against the rear side of the glass door (3) and does not protrude from the frame profile (6).

4. The simplified, maximized-opening frame door shower enclosure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A soft rubber pad (40) is provided between the fixed base (21) and the mounting hole (31).

5. The simplified, maximized-opening frame door shower enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Vertical tie rods (41) are provided at intervals on the left and right sides of the upper end of the frame profile (6), and sliders (42) are provided on the vertical tie rods (41). The sliders (42) are slidably disposed in the linear guide rail (5).

6. The simplified, maximized-opening frame door shower enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A forward-extending reinforcing plate (51) is provided at the upper front side of the intermediate fixed glass (2), and the reinforcing plate (51) is connected to the linear guide rail (5) by screws.

7. The simplified, maximized-opening frame door shower enclosure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A forward-extending guide seat (71) is provided at the lower front side of the middle fixed glass (2), a guide roller (72) is provided at the upper end of the guide seat (71), and a guide groove (73) that cooperates with the guide roller (72) is provided at the lower end of the frame profile (6).

8. A simple, maximized-opening frame door shower enclosure as described in claim 7, characterized in that: A lower water-blocking profile (81) is also provided inside the doorway (4). One end of the lower water-blocking profile (81) is connected to the guide seat (71), and the other end is connected to the side wall edge of the doorway (4).

9. A simple, maximized-opening frame door shower enclosure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A central water-blocking profile (61) is provided on the front side of the central fixed glass (2), and a central sealing strip (62) is provided on the central water-blocking profile (61).

10. A simple, maximized-opening frame door shower enclosure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Side water-blocking profiles (91) are provided on both the left and right edges of the doorway (4), and side sealing strips (92) are provided on both side water-blocking profiles (91).

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