A shelf support

CN224925034UActive Publication Date: 2026-11-03WENZHOU JIUTONG HARDWARE MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202522653810.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-15
Publication Date
2026-11-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-12-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing towel racks are limited to two functions: folded up and unfolded, which cannot meet diverse usage needs.

Method used

The shelf support design includes a base, a rotating connector, and a ratchet. Multiple locking and storage states can be achieved through the engagement and disengagement of the ratchet and the groove. Combined with the design of the unlocking mechanism and torsion spring, the usage options are enriched.

Benefits of technology

It enables multiple uses for bath towels/towel racks, enhancing functionality and flexibility.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of article holder support, including base, connecting piece and ratchet wheel being rotatably installed on the base, and the ratchet wheel is also provided with ratchet tooth;The connecting piece includes rotating part, and the rotating part is also provided with first tooth slot and second tooth slot;The first tooth slot is engaged with the ratchet tooth, so that the connecting piece is completed first locking state on the base;The outer wall surface of the ratchet tooth is attached to the side of the first tooth slot facing the second tooth slot, and the second locking state is completed;The second tooth slot is engaged with the ratchet tooth, to complete third locking state;When the ratchet tooth is separated from the second tooth slot, the storage state is completed.As connecting piece can be rotated on base to complete first locking state, second locking state, third locking state and storage state, so that the bath towel / towel rack with the support is installed, with multiple use states, to enrich the use state of bath towel / towel rack.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hardware products technology, specifically a shelf support. Background Technology

[0002] Towel racks and similar storage racks consist of two supports holding one or more horizontal bars. They are typically mounted on bathroom walls for storing clothes, hanging towels, or bath towels. Currently, existing towel racks are generally divided into fixed and movable types.

[0003] Because the movable towel rack is designed to fold up, it can be folded upwards against the wall to save bathroom space. When fully folded downwards, the top surface of the towel rack is perpendicular to the wall. Therefore, the towel rack can only be used in two states: folded up and unfolded, which results in its relatively limited functionality. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a shelf support to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a shelf support, comprising a base, a connector rotatably mounted on the base, and a ratchet, wherein the ratchet is further provided with ratchet teeth; the connector includes a rotating part, wherein the rotating part is further provided with a first tooth groove and a second tooth groove; the ratchet teeth engage with the first tooth groove to achieve a first locking state on the base; the outer wall surface of the ratchet teeth abuts against the side of the first tooth groove facing the second tooth groove to achieve a second locking state on the base; the ratchet teeth engage with the second tooth groove to achieve a third locking state on the base; when the ratchet teeth separate from the second tooth groove, the opposing surfaces of the connector and the base tend to be parallel, thus achieving a storage state.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model: an unlocking component is rotatably installed inside the rotating part, and the ratchet is caused to separate from the outer wall surface of the rotating part by the rotation of the connecting member on the base.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model: the unlocking component includes a pin portion, a protrusion is provided on the radial surface of the pin portion, and a first contact surface and a second contact surface are formed between the protrusion and the pin portion, and a third contact surface is provided on the side of the pin portion away from the protrusion.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model: the inner wall surface of the rotating part is provided with a first pushing part, and the rotating part is also provided with a second pushing part.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model: the base is further provided with a torsion spring, and the torsion spring causes one side of the ratchet to always be in contact with the rotating part.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a connecting part is also provided on the circumferential surface of the rotating part.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model: the center of the rotating part is rotatably connected to the base through a first shaft pin, and the ratchet is rotatably connected to the base through a second shaft pin.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model: one end of the first shaft pin and one end of the second shaft pin pass through the base and are adapted to be connected with the provided pin.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a mounting seat is also provided on the inner bottom surface of the base.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the connecting part is further provided with a connecting hole.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model by adopting the above technical solution are as follows: Since the connecting part can rotate on the base to complete the first locking state, the second locking state, the third locking state and the storage state, the bath towel / towel rack with the support installed has multiple usage states, so as to enrich the usage states of the bath towel / towel rack. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the main structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention in the first locked state;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention in the second locking state;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the state transition of this utility model from the second locking state to the third locking state;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention in the third locking state;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention in its stored state;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the connector of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the unlocking component of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the ratchet of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the towel bar is connected to the support.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Connector; 20. Rotating part; 21. First pushing part; 22. Connecting part; 23. First tooth groove; 24. Second tooth groove; 25. Second pushing part; 26. Connecting hole; 3. Ratchet; 4. Unlocking part; 40. Shaft pin; 41. Third contact surface; 42. First contact surface; 43. Second contact surface; 44. Protrusion; 5. First shaft pin; 6. Second shaft pin; 7. Mounting seat; 8. Torsion spring; 9. Ratchet; 10. Pin. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "upper surface," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship 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 limiting this utility model.

[0028] Please see Figure 1-10 This utility model provides an embodiment of a shelf support, including a base 1, a connector 2 rotatably mounted on the base 1, and a ratchet 3, wherein the ratchet 3 is further provided with ratchet teeth 9; the connector 2 includes a rotating part 20, and the rotating part 20 is further provided with a first tooth groove 23 and a second tooth groove 24; the ratchet teeth 9 engage with the first tooth groove 23 to enable the connector 2 to complete a first locking state on the base 1; the outer wall surface of the ratchet teeth 9 abuts against the side of the first tooth groove 23 facing the second tooth groove 24 to enable the connector 2 to complete a second locking state on the base 1; the ratchet teeth 9 engage with the second tooth groove 24 to enable the connector 2 to complete a third locking state on the base 1; when the ratchet teeth 9 separate from the second tooth groove 24, the opposing surfaces of the connector 2 and the base 1 tend to be parallel, completing the storage state.

[0029] In summary, since the connector 2 can rotate on the base 1 to complete the first locking state, the second locking state, the third locking state, and the storage state, the towel rack with this support has multiple usage states, thus enriching the usage states of the towel rack.

[0030] Furthermore, since the unlocking element 4 is rotatably mounted inside the rotating part 20, the rotation of the connecting member 2 on the base 1 causes the unlocking element 4 to cause the ratchet 9 to separate from the outer wall surface of the rotating part 20. Therefore, the rotation of the connecting member 2 inside the base 1 can drive the unlocking element 4 to push the ratchet 9 of the ratchet 3 to separate from the rotating part 20, thereby disengaging the ratchet 3 from the locked state of the rotating part 20.

[0031] Furthermore, since the unlocking component 4 includes a pin portion 40, a protrusion 44 is provided on the radial surface of the pin portion 40, and a first contact surface 42 and a second contact surface 43 are formed between the protrusion 44 and the pin portion 40, and a third contact surface 41 is provided on the side of the pin portion 40 away from the protrusion 44, the unlocking component 4 can move in conjunction with or not move in conjunction with the connecting component 2 as needed, so that the unlocking component 4 can complete the unlocking task more easily.

[0032] Meanwhile, since the inner wall of the rotating part 20 is provided with a first pushing part 21, and the rotating part 20 is also provided with a second pushing part 25, the two pushing parts can cooperate to allow the unlocking member 4 to push the ratchet 3 to release the lock on the rotating part 20.

[0033] The specific working principle of this device is as follows; firstly, as Figure 2 As shown, rotate the connector 2 clockwise until the outer wall of the connector 2 is flush with the inner wall of the base 1. At this time, the ratchet 9 of the ratchet 3 is engaged in the first tooth groove 23, and the unlocking part 4 is in a free state, thus completing the construction of the first locking state.

[0034] Secondly, such as Figure 3 As shown, when the connector 2 is rotated counterclockwise, the ratchet 9 separates from the first tooth groove 23 until the outer side of the ratchet 9 passes over the first tooth groove 23. At this time, the support is in the second locking state. When clockwise rotation occurs, the inner side of the first tooth groove 23 abuts against the inner side of the ratchet 9, preventing the connector 2 from rotating clockwise. Therefore, the second locking state is established and the rotation is not counterclockwise, and the second locking state is maintained permanently.

[0035] Secondly, such as Figure 5As shown, in the second locking state, continue to rotate the connector 2 counterclockwise until the ratchet 9 of the ratchet 3 connects with the second tooth groove 24. At this time, the first pushing part 21 inside the connector 2 contacts the first contact surface 42, and the second contact surface 43 contacts the ratchet 3, thus completing the construction of the third locking state. The third locking state is kept constant by utilizing the mutual cooperation between the ratchet 9 and the second tooth groove 24.

[0036] When storage is required, continue rotating connector 2 counterclockwise from the third locking state. This counterclockwise rotation of connector 2 triggers the unlocking component 4, causing the protrusion 44 to push the ratchet 3 away from the second toothed groove 24, allowing connector 2 to enter the storage state. Figure 6 As shown.

[0037] When unfolded again, the connector 2 is rotated clockwise. After the second pushing part 25 inside the connector 2 contacts the third contact surface 41, the connector 2 is rotated clockwise again. At this time, the protrusion 44 on the unlocking part 4 pushes the ratchet 3 to completely disengage from the rotating part 20, so that the connector 2 can rotate clockwise smoothly. When the first tooth groove 23 engages with the ratchet tooth 9 of the ratchet 3 again, the first locking state is reconstructed.

[0038] Based on the above solution, since the base 1 is also equipped with a torsion spring 8, the torsion spring 8 causes one side of the ratchet 3 to always be in contact with the rotating part 20. Therefore, when the protrusion 44 is no longer in contact with the ratchet 3, the torsion spring 8 can cause the ratchet 3 to quickly contact the outer wall surface of the rotating part 20, or the first tooth groove 23 or the second tooth groove 24, and emit a "clicking" sound to remind the user that the device has changed from one state to another.

[0039] To facilitate the installation of towel bars or bath towel bars, a connecting part 22 is also provided on the circumferential surface of the rotating part 20. Furthermore, the connecting part 22 is also provided with a connecting hole 26. Based on this, after the towel rack or bath towel rack rod is connected to the connecting part 22, a fastener, such as a bolt, is used to pass through the rod and connect to the connecting hole 26, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the connection between the rod and the connecting part 22.

[0040] To facilitate the installation of the connector 2 and the ratchet 3 and to ensure that the ratchet 3 completes the locking task, the center of the rotating part 20 is rotatably connected to the base 1 through a first shaft pin 5, and the ratchet 3 is rotatably connected to the base 1 through a second shaft pin 6.

[0041] Furthermore, one end of the first shaft pin 5 and the second shaft pin 6 passes through the base 1 and is adapted to be connected to the provided pin 10.

[0042] Based on this, the two pins allow the ratchet 3 and the connector 2 to rotate reliably within the base 1. At the same time, by inserting the pin 10 into the corresponding hole on the pin, the pin and the base 1 can be fixed relative to each other. Conversely, the pin 10 can be removed to facilitate the removal of the connector 2 and the ratchet 3. The rotating part 20 consists of two parts, and the unlocking part 4 rotates between the two parts.

[0043] In addition, since the base 1 is provided with a mounting seat 7 on its inner bottom surface, bolts and other fasteners can be used to pass through the mounting seat 7 and connect to the wall to fix the support to the wall. At the same time, a pad can be installed between the base 1 and the wall.

[0044] The embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but this utility model is not limited to the described embodiments. For those skilled in the art, various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model, and these variations still fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A shelf support, characterized in that: It includes a base (1), a connector (2) rotatably mounted on the base (1), and a ratchet (3), and the ratchet (3) is also provided with ratchet teeth (9); the connector (2) includes a rotating part (20), and the rotating part (20) is also provided with a first tooth groove (23) and a second tooth groove (24); The ratchet (9) engages with the first tooth groove (23) to make the connector (2) complete the first locking state on the base (1); The outer wall of the ratchet (9) is attached to the side of the first tooth groove (23) facing the second tooth groove (24) so ​​that the connector (2) completes the second locking state on the base (1); The ratchet (9) engages with the second tooth groove (24) to allow the connector (2) to complete the third locking state on the base (1); When the ratchet (9) separates from the second tooth groove (24), the facing surfaces of the connector (2) and the base (1) tend to be parallel, thus completing the storage state.

2. A shelf support according to claim 1, characterized in that: An unlocking component (4) is rotatably installed inside the rotating part (20). By rotating the connector (2) on the base (1), the unlocking component (4) causes the ratchet (9) to separate from the outer wall surface of the rotating part (20).

3. A shelf support according to claim 2, characterized in that: The unlocking component (4) includes a pin portion (40), a protrusion (44) is provided on the radial surface of the pin portion (40), and a first contact surface (42) and a second contact surface (43) are formed between the protrusion (44) and the pin portion (40), and a third contact surface (41) is provided on the side of the pin portion (40) away from the protrusion (44).

4. A shelf support according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner wall of the rotating part (20) is provided with a first pushing part (21), and the rotating part (20) is also provided with a second pushing part (25).

5. A shelf support according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The base (1) is also provided with a torsion spring (8), and the torsion spring (8) causes one side of the ratchet (3) to always be in contact with the rotating part (20).

6. A shelf support according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating part (20) is also provided with a connecting part (22) on its circumferential surface.

7. A shelf support according to claim 6, characterized in that: The center of the rotating part (20) is rotatably connected to the base (1) via a first shaft pin (5), and the ratchet (3) is rotatably connected to the base (1) via a second shaft pin (6).

8. A shelf support according to claim 7, characterized in that: One end of the first shaft pin (5) and the second shaft pin (6) passes through the base (1) and is adapted to be connected to the provided pin (10).

9. A shelf support according to claim 8, characterized in that: The base (1) is also provided with a mounting seat (7) on its inner bottom surface.

10. A shelf support according to claim 9, characterized in that: The connecting part (22) is also provided with a connecting hole (26).