Snap-in insert and bed frame equipped with it

The snap insert with a circumferential rotation and radial displacement stop structure addresses connection issues in bed frames, ensuring reliable connections and reducing maintenance and costs.

DE202024106702U1Active Publication Date: 2025-01-09SLEEMON EUROPE GMBH
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Application Number
DE202024106702
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-20
Publication Date
2025-01-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-30

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Technical Problem

Existing bed frames suffer from connection issues such as loosening, slipping, and connection failure due to insufficient precision, leading to abnormal noise, disintegration, and increased maintenance and replacement costs.

Method used

A snap insert with an embedded part and a circumferential rotation stop structure and a radial displacement stop structure, enhancing connection accuracy and reliability by preventing axial rotation and radial displacement of connectors.

Benefits of technology

Ensures reliable connections between bed frame components, reducing noise, decay, and maintenance needs, thereby lowering replacement costs.

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Abstract

Snap-in insert comprising an insert body (1), an embedded part (10) that is integrated into the inner cavity of the insert body (1), wherein the embedded part (10) has an internal threaded connection bore that passes at least through the inner end of the insert body (1), characterized in that the insert body (1) has a circumferential rotation stop structure and a radial displacement stop structure to improve the reliability of the connection between the connector and the snap-in insert.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present utility model relates to the technical field of a connecting part and a piece of furniture equipped therewith, in particular to a snap-in insert and a bed frame equipped therewith. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] Existing bed frames consist of a main body (including a headboard, bedside panels on both sides, and a bed end panel at the rear end), with adjacent main body parts of the bed frame directly connected by connectors. The position of the connectors is prone to deviation, so problems such as loosening, slippage, and even connection failure may occur due to insufficient connection accuracy, resulting in the bed frame main body being prone to abnormal noise or disintegration during use. It may then be necessary to adjust the arrangement position of the respective connector for reconnection or even replace the bed frame main body. This not only affects the normal use of the bed frame main body but also increases the risk and cost of replacing the bed frame main body. CONTENT OF THE PRESENT UTILITY MODEL

[0003] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a snap-in insert and a bed frame equipped therewith to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art.An embedded part is arranged in the inner cavity of the snap insert, the embedded part having a connecting hole, the embedded part serving to form a connection with a connecting piece, which is advantageous for improving the connection accuracy and the connection reliability, the snap insert having a circumferential rotation stop structure and a radial displacement stop structure, which is advantageous for preventing the connecting piece from loosening due to the axial rotation or radial displacement of the snap insert during use, thereby ensuring the reliability of the connection between the connecting piece and the snap insert, to ensure the reliability of the connection between the main body of the bed frame.This avoids any abnormal noise or decay during use, which is beneficial to reduce the probability of maintenance and replacement of the main body of the bed frame and reduce the cost of use.

[0004] The above-mentioned technical purposes of the present utility model are mainly achieved by the following technical solutions: Snap-in insert comprising an insert body, an embedded part integrated into the internal cavity of the insert body, the embedded part having an internally threaded connection bore passing through at least the inner end of the insert body, characterized in that the insert body has a circumferential rotation stop structure and a radial displacement stop structure to improve the reliability of the connection between the connecting piece and the snap-in insert. The purpose of the present utility model is to develop a snap-in insert used in conjunction with a connecting piece suitable for connecting adjacent main bodies of the bed frame.An embedded part is arranged in the inner cavity of the snap insert, the embedded part having a connecting hole, the embedded part serving to form a connection with a connecting piece, which is advantageous for improving the connection accuracy and the connection reliability, the snap insert having a circumferential rotation stop structure and a radial displacement stop structure, which is advantageous for preventing the connecting piece from loosening due to the axial rotation or radial displacement of the snap insert during use, thereby ensuring the reliability of the connection between the connecting piece and the snap insert, to ensure the reliability of the connection between the main body of the bed frame.This avoids any abnormal noise or decay during use, which is beneficial to reduce the probability of maintenance and replacement of the main body of the bed frame and reduce the cost of use.

[0005] As a further improvement and supplementation of the above technical solution, the present utility model adopts the following technical measures: the outer side wall of the insert body has a circular-arc cylindrical surface and the circumferential rotation stop structure, wherein the circumferential rotation stop structure is a flat cut surface. The circular-arc cylindrical surface is advantageous for facilitating assembly during manufacturing, processing, and use and reducing the possibility of stress concentration of the insert body, while the flat cut surface is advantageous for effectively achieving the purpose of the circumferential rotation stop.When the snap-in insert is applied to the bed frame, the inner wall of the insert mounting cavity on the main body of the bed frame is positively fitted to the outer side wall of the insert body, which also features a circular cylindrical surface and a flat cut surface. The flat cut surface on the outer side wall of the insert body fits against the flat cut surface on the inner wall of the insert mounting cavity to achieve the purpose of a circumferential rotation stop.

[0006] Preferably, the circumferential rotation stop structures are two oppositely arranged flat cutting surfaces, wherein the insert body is hip-drum-shaped in cross section, which is advantageous in order to further ensure a circumferential rotation stop effect.

[0007] Preferably, the radial displacement stop structure comprises a radially outwardly folded axial limiting disc arranged at the outer end of the insert body, the axial limiting disc being arranged to abut against the outer wall of the main body of the bed frame to form a radial displacement stop fit. When the snap insert is used on the bed frame, the connecting piece is generally inserted from the inside of the main body of the bed frame to form a connection with the snap insert. The snap insert is pulled by the connecting piece towards the inside of the main body of the bed frame. For this purpose, the axial limiting disc abuts against the outer wall of the main body of the bed frame to prevent axial displacement.

[0008] Preferably, the radial displacement stop structure further comprises a snap fit, wherein the insert body has an elastic notch arranged thereon, which extends over an elastically extending end in the elastic notch, the snap fit being arranged at the outer end of the elastically extending end, the snap fit cooperating with the axial limiting disc for clamping against the outer wall of the main body of the bed frame to form a radial displacement stop fit. In order to facilitate the snap insert being stably confined within the main body of the bed frame upon connecting the connector, the snap fit is retained on the main body of the bed frame to prevent the snap insert from moving axially outward or becoming detached from the main body of the bed frame.This is beneficial to ensure a smooth connection between the connector and the snap insert, thus forming an effective and reliable connection between adjacent main bodies of the bed frame.

[0009] Preferably, the elastic notch and the elastically extending end cooperate with the outer end of the flat cut surface of the circumferential rotation stop structure, which is advantageous for a convenient arrangement of the snap fastener. Therefore, the elastically extending end has a certain elastic deformation ability when the snap fastener is under stress, so that the snap fastener can be supported by the outer wall of the main body of the bed frame and can be immediately reset after passing through and held against the inner surface of the outer wall of the main body of the bed frame.

[0010] Preferably, the snap fastener has an abutment surface and a guide bevel along the longitudinal direction of the insert body, each having a high outer end and a low inner end. The guide bevel is arranged remote from the axial limiting disc on the radial displacement stop structure, and the abutment surface is provided for abutment on the inner side of the outer wall of the main body of the bed frame. The arrangement of the guide bevel facilitates the guidance of the elastic deformation of the elastically extending end in a specific direction, so that the snap fastener smoothly passes through the outer wall of the main body of the bed frame and is held against the inner surface of the outer wall of the main body of the bed frame.

[0011] Preferably, the insert body is a one-piece injection-molded part, wherein the embedded part is a metal nut for inner and outer teeth or a metal nut for inner teeth, wherein the embedded part is integrated into the insert body by injection molding. The inner teeth of the metal nut are used to form a threaded connection with the connecting piece, and the outer teeth of the metal nut are advantageous for improving the integration strength between the insert body and the embedded part.

[0012] Technical solution according to another technical subject of the present utility model: bed frame with a main body of the bed frame, characterized in that an insert mounting cavity is arranged on the main body of the bed frame, wherein an insert is arranged in the insert mounting cavity, wherein the insert is a snap-in insert, wherein the snap-in insert cooperates with a connecting piece inserted from the inside of the main body of the bed frame, so that a connection is established between adjacent main bodies of the bed frame, whereby the connection reliability and connection stability between the main bodies of the bed frame can be ensured.

[0013] Preferably, a first countersunk groove is provided on the outer side wall of the bed frame main body, the axial limiting disc at the outer end of the insert body being countersunk into the first countersunk groove, the outer end of the radial displacement stop structure engaging the outer wall of the bed frame main body by clamping, the inner end of the radial displacement stop structure abutting the inner wall of the bed frame main body, and the circumferential rotation stop structure engaging the inner wall of the insert mounting cavity to form a rotation stop fit. The axial limiting disc is countersunk in the first countersunk groove, which is advantageous for ensuring the flatness of the outer wall of the bed frame main body and improving the overall visual effect and quality of the bed frame.

[0014] Preferably, the inner end of the snap insert is hidden in the main body of the bed frame, which is advantageous to ensure the flatness of the outer wall of the main body of the bed frame and is advantageous to ensure that the main body of the bed frame is covered with a bed frame cover so that the surface of the bed frame is flat, which contributes to improving the overall visual effect and overall quality of the bed frame.

[0015] Advantageous effects of the present utility model: An embedded part is arranged in the inner cavity of the snap insert, the embedded part having a connecting hole, the embedded part serving to form a connection with a connecting piece, which is advantageous for improving the connection accuracy and the connection reliability, the snap insert having a circumferential rotation stop structure and a radial displacement stop structure, which is advantageous for preventing the connecting piece from loosening due to the axial rotation or radial displacement of the snap insert during use, thereby ensuring the reliability of the connection between the connecting piece and the snap insert, to ensure the reliability of the connection between the main body of the bed frame.This avoids any abnormal noise or decay during use, which is beneficial to reduce the probability of maintenance and replacement of the main body of the bed frame and reduce the cost of use. SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING Fig. 1 is a schematic representation of the structure of a snap insert according to the present utility model. Fig. 2 is a schematic representation of the explosion structure according to Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a schematic representation of the structure from a different perspective according to Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a schematic representation of the cut explosion structure according to Fig. 3. Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a bed frame according to the present utility model. Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of the local explosion structure of a bed frame according to the present utility model. Fig. 7 is a schematic representation of the structure from a different perspective according to Fig. 6.

[0016] Reference numerals: 1. Insert body; 2. Circular cylindrical surface; 3. Flat cutting surface; 4. Axial limiting disc; 5. Snap lock; 6. Elastic notch; 7. Elastic extending end; 8. Guide bevel; 9. Abutment surface; 10. Embedded part; 11. Bed frame main body; 12. First countersunk groove; 13. Connecting piece; 14. Insert mounting cavity; 15. Bed frame cover; 16. Snap insert. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] In the following, the technical solutions of the present utility model are explained in more detail using exemplary embodiments and in conjunction with the drawings.

[0018] Embodiment 1: Snap-in insert comprising an insert body 1, an embedded part 10 integrated into the inner cavity of the insert body 1, wherein the embedded part 10 has an internally threaded connection bore passing through at least the inner end of the insert body 1, as shown in Fig. 1 to Fig. 4 shown.

[0019] The essential difference between this technical solution and the prior art is that the insert body 1 has a circumferential rotation stop structure and a radial displacement stop structure to improve the reliability of the connection between the connecting piece 13 and the snap insert 16.

[0020] The purpose of the present utility model is to present a snap insert 16 used in conjunction with a connector 13 suitable for connecting adjacent main bodies of the bed frame.

[0021] In the present utility model, an embedded part 10 is arranged in the inner cavity of the snap-in insert 16. The embedded part 10 has a connecting hole (the connecting hole is usually a threaded hole), the embedded part 10 serving to form a connection with a connecting piece 13 (the connecting piece 13 is usually selected with screws), which is advantageous for improving the connection accuracy and connection reliability. The snap-in insert 16 has a circumferential rotation stop structure and a radial displacement stop structure, which is advantageous for preventing the connecting piece 13 from loosening due to the axial rotation or radial displacement of the snap-in insert 16 during use, thereby ensuring the reliability of the connection between the connecting piece 13 and the snap-in insert 16.To ensure the reliability of the connection between the main body of the bed frame. This prevents abnormal noise or disintegration during use, which is beneficial for reducing the probability of maintenance and replacement of the main body of the bed frame and reducing usage costs.

[0022] The above-mentioned technical solutions will then be further improved and supplemented.

[0023] In practical application, it is provided that the outer side wall of the insert body 1 has a circular-arc cylindrical surface 2 and the circumferential rotation stop structure, wherein the circumferential rotation stop structure is a flat cutting surface 3.

[0024] The circular-cylindrical surface 2 is advantageous to facilitate assembly during manufacture, processing and use and to reduce the possibility of stress concentration of the insert body 1.

[0025] While the flat cut surface 3 is advantageous for effectively achieving the purpose of the circumferential rotation stop. When applying the snap insert 16 to the bed frame, the inner wall of the insert mounting cavity 14 on the main body 11 of the bed frame is positively fitted to the outer side wall of the insert body 1, also having a circular-cylindrical surface 2 and a flat cut surface 3. The flat cut surface 3 on the outer side wall of the insert body 1 fits against the flat cut surface 3 on the inner wall of the insert mounting cavity 14 to achieve the purpose of the circumferential rotation stop.

[0026] In practical application, it is provided that the circumferential rotation stop structures are two oppositely arranged flat cutting surfaces 3, wherein the insert body 1 is designed in the shape of a hip drum in cross section in order to further ensure a circumferential rotation stop effect.

[0027] In practical application, the radial displacement stop structure is provided with a radially outwardly folded axial limiting disc 4 arranged at the outer end of the insert body 1, wherein the axial limiting disc 4 is provided for abutment against the outer wall of the main body 11 of the bed frame to form a radial displacement stop fit, so that the snap insert 16 can be stably limited in the insert mounting cavity 14 on the main body of the bed frame.

[0028] When the snap insert 16 is used on the bed frame, the connecting piece 13 is generally inserted from the inside of the bed frame main body to form a connection with the snap insert 16. The snap insert 16 is pulled by the connecting piece 13 toward the inside of the bed frame main body. For this purpose, the axial limiting disc 4 abuts against the outer wall of the bed frame main body 11 to prevent axial displacement.

[0029] In practical application, it is provided that the radial displacement stop structure further comprises a snap lock 5, wherein an elastic notch 6 is arranged on the insert body 1, which extends over an elastically extending end 7 in the elastic notch 6, wherein the snap lock 5 is arranged at the outer end of the elastically extending end 7, wherein the snap lock 5 cooperates with the axial limiting disc 4 for clamping against the outer wall of the main body 11 of the bed frame to form a radial displacement stop fit.

[0030] The snap fastener 5 is retained on the main body 11 of the bed frame, which is advantageous for ensuring that the snap insert 16 can be stably confined within the main body 11 of the bed frame, preventing the snap insert 16 from moving axially outward or detaching from the main body 11 of the bed frame. This is advantageous for ensuring a smooth connection between the connector 13 and the snap insert 16, thus forming an effective and reliable connection between adjacent main bodies 11 of the bed frame.

[0031] In practical application, the elastic notch 6 and the elastically extending end 7 are designed to cooperate with the outer end of the flat cutting surface 3 of the circumferential rotation stop structure, which is advantageous for convenient placement of the snap fastener 5. Therefore, the elastically extending end 7 has a certain elastic deformation ability when the snap fastener 5 is under stress, so that the snap fastener 5 can be supported by the outer wall of the main body 11 of the bed frame and can be reset immediately after passing through and held against the inner surface of the outer wall of the main body 11 of the bed frame.

[0032] In practical application, it is provided that the snap fastener 5 has an abutment surface 9 and a guide bevel surface 8 with a high outer end and a low inner end along the longitudinal direction of the insert body 1, wherein the guide bevel surface 8 is arranged facing away from the axial limiting plate 4 on the radial displacement stop structure, wherein the abutment surface 9 is provided for abutment on the inside of the outer wall of the main body 11 of the bed frame, so that the snap fastener 5 smoothly passes through the outer wall of the main body 11 of the bed frame and is held on the inner surface of the outer wall of the main body 11 of the bed frame.The arrangement of the guide bevel 8 facilitates the guidance of the elastic deformation of the elastically extending end 7 in a certain direction, so that the snap fastener 5 smoothly passes through the outer wall of the main body 11 of the bed frame and is held on the inner surface of the outer wall of the main body 11 of the bed frame.

[0033] In practical application, it is contemplated that the insert body 1 is a one-piece injection-molded part, wherein the embedded part 10 is a metal nut for inner and outer teeth or a metal nut for inner teeth, wherein the embedded part 10 is integrated into the insert body 1 by injection molding. The inner teeth of the metal nut are used to form a threaded connection with the connecting piece 13, and the outer teeth of the metal nut are advantageous for improving the integration strength between the insert body 1 and the embedded part 10.

[0034] Embodiment 2: Technical solution according to a further technical subject matter of the present utility model: bed frame with a main body 11 of the bed frame.

[0035] The difference between this technical solution and the prior art is that an insert mounting cavity 14 is arranged on the main body 11 of the bed frame, wherein an insert is arranged in the insert mounting cavity 14, wherein the insert is a snap-in insert 16 according to Embodiment 1, wherein the snap-in insert 16 cooperates with a connecting piece 13 which is inserted from the inside of the main body 11 of the bed frame, so that a connection is established between adjacent main bodies of the bed frame, whereby the connection reliability and connection stability between the main bodies of the bed frame can be ensured.

[0036] In practical application, a first countersunk groove 12 is provided on the outer side wall of the bed frame main body 11, wherein the axial limiting disc 4 at the outer end of the insert body 1 is countersunk into the first countersunk groove 12, wherein the outer end of the radial displacement stop structure cooperates with the outer wall of the bed frame main body 11 by clamping, wherein the inner end of the radial displacement stop structure abuts against the inner wall of the bed frame main body 11, wherein the circumferential rotation stop structure cooperates with the inner wall of the insert mounting cavity 14 to form a rotation stop fit. The axial limiting disc 4 is countersunk in the first countersunk groove 12, which is advantageous for ensuring the flatness of the outer wall of the bed frame main body and improving the overall visual effect and quality of the bed frame.

[0037] In practical application, it is provided that the inner end of the snap insert 16 is hidden in the main body of the bed frame, which is advantageous to ensure the flatness of the outer wall of the main body of the bed frame and is advantageous to ensure that the main body of the bed frame is covered with a bed frame cover 15 so that the surface of the bed frame is flat, which contributes to improving the overall visual effect and overall quality of the bed frame.

[0038] In practical application, it is provided that a second countersunk groove is arranged on the inner surface of the inner wall of the main body of the bed frame, so that the inner end of the snap insert 16 rests against the bottom wall of the second countersunk groove.

[0039] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present utility model and do not serve to limit the present utility model. Various modifications and variations of the present utility model can be made to the above-described embodiments. All modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model are included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0040] In summary, the present utility model relates to a snap-in insert and a bed frame applied thereto, thereby solving the problem in the prior art caused by the main body of the bed frame being directly connected to the adjacent main body of the bed frame through a connecting piece. According to the adopted technical solution, it is provided comprising an insert body, an embedded part integrated into the internal cavity of the insert body, the embedded part having an internally threaded connection bore passing through at least the inner end of the insert body, characterized in that the insert body has a circumferential rotation stop structure and a radial displacement stop structure to improve the reliability of the connection between the connecting piece and the snap-in insert.The effect is that an embedded part is arranged in the inner cavity of the snap insert, the embedded part having a connecting hole to facilitate connection with the connecting piece, the snap insert having a circumferential rotation stop structure and a radial displacement stop structure, which is advantageous for preventing the connecting piece from loosening due to the axial rotation or radial displacement of the snap insert during use, thereby ensuring the reliability of the connection between the connecting piece and the snap insert, to ensure the reliability of the connection between the main body of the bed frame.

Claims

[1] Snap-in insert comprising an insert body (1), an embedded part (10) integrated into the inner cavity of the insert body (1), wherein the embedded part (10) has an internally threaded connection bore passing through at least the inner end of the insert body (1), characterized by that the insert body (1) has a circumferential rotation stop structure and a radial displacement stop structure in order to improve the reliability of the connection between the connecting piece and the snap insert. [2] Snap-in insert according to claim 1, characterized by that the outer side wall of the insert body (1) has a circular-arc cylindrical surface (2) and the circumferential rotation stop structure, wherein the circumferential rotation stop structure is a flat cutting surface (3). [3] Snap-in insert according to claim 2, characterized bythat the circumferential rotation stop structures are two oppositely arranged flat cutting surfaces (3), wherein the insert body (1) is hip-drum-shaped in cross section. [4] Snap-in insert according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by in that the radial displacement stop structure comprises a radially outwardly folded axial limiting disc (4) arranged at the outer end of the insert body (1), the axial limiting disc (4) being provided for abutment against the outer wall of the main body (11) of the bed frame to form a radial displacement stop fit. [5] Snap-in insert according to claim 4, characterized byin that the radial displacement stop structure further comprises a snap lock (5), wherein an elastic notch (6) is arranged on the insert body (1) and extends over an elastically extending end (7) in the elastic notch (6), wherein the snap lock (5) is arranged at the outer end of the elastically extending end (7), wherein the snap lock (5) cooperates with the axial limiting disc (4) for clamping against the outer wall of the main body (11) of the bed frame to form a radial displacement stop fit. [6] Snap-in insert according to claim 5, characterized by that the elastic notch (6) and the elastically extending end (7) cooperate with the outer end of the flat cutting surface (3) of the rotating rotation stop structure. [7] Snap-in insert according to claim 6, characterized bythat the snap fastener (5) has an abutment surface (9) and a guide bevel (8) with a high outer end and a low inner end along the longitudinal direction of the insert body (1), wherein the guide bevel (8) is arranged facing away from the axial limiting disc (4) on the radial displacement stop structure, wherein the abutment surface (9) is provided for abutment on the inside of the outer wall of the main body (11) of the bed frame. [8] Snap-in insert according to claim 7, characterized by that the insert body (1) is a one-piece injection-molded part, wherein the embedded part (10) is a metal nut for inner and outer teeth or a metal nut for inner teeth, wherein the embedded part (10) is integrated into the insert body (1) by injection molding. [9] Bed frame with a main body (11) of the bed frame, characterized bythat an insert mounting cavity (14) is arranged on the main body (11) of the bed frame, wherein an insert is arranged in the insert mounting cavity (14), wherein the insert is a snap-in insert (16) according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the snap-in insert (16) cooperates with a connecting piece (13) which is inserted from the inside of the main body (11) of the bed frame, so that a connection is established between adjacent main bodies of the bed frame. [10] Bed frame according to claim 9, characterized bythat a first countersunk groove (12) is arranged on the outer side wall of the main body (11) of the bed frame, wherein the axial limiting disc (4) at the outer end of the insert body (1) is countersunk into the first countersunk groove (12), wherein the outer end of the radial displacement stop structure cooperates with the outer wall of the main body (11) of the bed frame by clamping, wherein the inner end of the radial displacement stop structure abuts against the inner wall of the main body (11) of the bed frame, wherein the circumferential rotation stop structure cooperates with the inner wall of the insert mounting cavity (14) to form a rotation stop fit.