Connecting structure for storage shelves

The coupling structure for storage shelves uses a rotation control wheel with anti-slip features and a limiting frame to facilitate tool-free assembly and disassembly, addressing the inefficiency of conventional bolt-based systems.

JP3255425UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-08TOKUII CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2026-02-02
Publication Date
2026-04-08

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Technical Problem

Conventional coupling structures for storage shelves require significant time and labor for assembly and disassembly due to the need for tools to tighten or loosen bolts, causing inconvenience and inefficiency.

Method used

A coupling structure featuring a rotation control wheel with anti-slip features and a limiting frame that allows for easy assembly and disassembly using a bidirectional screw, which can be tightened or loosened by hand without tools, utilizing a non-slip circumferential surface and a stopping edge to prevent escape.

Benefits of technology

Enables quick and efficient joining and disjoining of storage shelves by hand, reducing labor and improving convenience and efficiency, eliminating the need for auxiliary tools.

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Abstract

Regarding the structure for storage shelves, a connecting structure for storage shelves is provided. [Solution] This is a structure for joining a first storage shelf S1 and a second storage shelf S2. A positioning screw hole 30 is provided at the lateral end of the horizontal tube 20 of the first storage shelf, and the second storage shelf is provided with a horizontal fitting groove 40 and a support column through hole 50 at the corresponding height. When joining them, the first threaded portion 61 of a single bidirectional screw 60 with a reverse thread is screwed into the first storage shelf, and the second threaded portion 62 is inserted through the support column and into a limiting frame 70 fitted into the horizontal fitting groove. A rotation control wheel 80 is provided inside the limiting frame. The central screw hole 81 is screwed into the bidirectional screw. As a result, the user can quickly join, position, and fasten the two storage shelves by simply toggling the circumferential surface of the rotation control wheel exposed from the opening of the frame, thereby driving the bidirectional screw and generating displacement.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a structure for a storage shelf, and particularly to a coupling structure for a storage shelf.

Background Art

[0002] In the actual use of storage shelves, when it is necessary to arrange a plurality of storage shelves together, in order to enhance the structural stability and tidiness of the connected storage shelves, it is necessary to connect adjacent storage shelves with specific structural features.

[0003] Currently, various coupling structures for storage shelves are known, but there are still some problems as a whole. For example, common bolts are generally used in conventional coupling structures. However, these bolts usually need to be tightened or loosened with a driver, so not only the assembly work but also when changing the coupling form of the storage shelf in the future requires a considerable amount of time and labor, causing inconvenience and trouble to the constructor.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The main object of the invention is to provide a new and more ideal and practical coupling structure for storage shelves.

[0005] Another object of the present invention is that a non-slip portion is further formed on the circumferential surface of the rotation control wheel, and the shape of the non-slip portion is any one of a tooth shape, a cross shape, a dot-shaped protrusion, a wave shape, or the cross-sectional shape of the circumferential surface is set to any one of a contour shape of a plurality of protrusions arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction, a plum blossom shape, and a polygon. Thereby, the circumferential surface of the rotation control wheel provides excellent frictional force during operation. As a result, the user can easily operate the rotation control wheel, and there are advantages such as the rotation operation is easy and easy to handle, showing practical progress, and providing a coupling structure for a storage shelf.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide a coupling structure for a storage shelf in which a stopping edge is further formed in the storage space of the limiting frame, thereby preventing the rotation control wheel from easily escaping from the storage space. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] According to the storage shelf coupling structure of the present invention, a first storage shelf and a second storage shelf to be coupled are positioned and coupled, and the first storage shelf and the second storage shelf are provided with a plurality of support columns and a plurality of horizontal tubes that are at the same height, lined up in a row and facing each other. A positioning screw hole is formed at the lateral end of the horizontal tube of the first storage shelf, A lateral fitting groove is formed in the lateral tube of the second storage shelf at a location adjacent to the first storage shelf, The second storage shelf support is formed in relation to the horizontal fitting groove, and the tube through-hole is at the same height and in a matching relationship. It comprises a first threaded portion and a second threaded portion, the helical directions of which are opposite to each other, and the first threaded portion is a bidirectional screw that screws into a positioning screw hole, A limiting frame is fitted into a horizontal groove and positioned, having a storage space, with at least one opening formed in the storage space, with perforations formed on both sides of the storage space, each perforation corresponding to a support column, into which the second threaded portion of a bidirectional screw can be inserted into the storage space. The user can apply force to rotate it within the housing space of the limiting frame, and it comprises a central screw hole and a circumferential surface, the central screw hole corresponding to a hole in the limiting frame, the second thread portion of a bidirectional screw screwing into the central screw hole, and the circumferential surface is a rotation control wheel exposed corresponding to an opening. Equipped with, The user can rotate the rotation control wheel using its circumferential surface, and by utilizing the clockwise and counterclockwise rotation of the rotation control wheel to tighten or loosen the bidirectional rotation of the bidirectional screw, the purpose of joining the storage shelves can be achieved. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the storage shelf coupling structure of this invention, the storage shelf can be tightened or loosened by rotating the rotary control wheel in the forward and reverse directions, thereby achieving the desired joining and fixing positions. As a result, the user can complete the entire joining process simply by turning the rotary control wheel by hand, improving labor saving, convenience, and efficiency. The elimination of auxiliary tools results in a significant practical advancement and excellent industrial benefits. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing the combined state of the first storage shelf and the second storage shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing the separated state of the first storage shelf and the second storage shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a magnified view of part 3 in Figure 1. [Figure 4] This is an exploded perspective view showing the main components of the storage shelf coupling structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is an exploded cross-sectional view showing the main components of the connecting structure for a storage shelf according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is a schematic diagram 1 illustrating the coupling operation of the coupling structure for storage shelves according to the present invention. [Figure 7] This is a schematic diagram 2 illustrating the coupling operation of the coupling structure for storage shelves according to the present invention. [Figure 8] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the coupling operation of the coupling structure for storage shelves according to the present invention. [Figure 9] This figure shows an embodiment in which the first storage shelf according to the present invention is fastened with bolts instead of bidirectional screws when it is not connected to the second storage shelf. [Figure 10] This is a schematic diagram showing that the circumferential surface of the rotation control wheel according to the present invention is exposed through an opening, and the user can toggle the circumferential surface. [Figure 11] This is a perspective view showing the first and second storage shelves according to the present invention joined together at different heights. [Figure 12]This figure shows an embodiment in which a retaining edge is further formed in the housing space of the limiting frame according to the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] The embodiments of this invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0011] Figures 1 to 6 show preferred embodiments of the storage shelf coupling structure according to the present invention, but these embodiments are merely illustrative, and of course, the utility model registration application is not limited to these structures.

[0012] The storage shelf coupling structure according to the present invention is for positioning and coupling adjacent first storage shelf S1 and second storage shelf S2. The first storage shelf S1 and the second storage shelf S2 each comprise a plurality of support columns 10 and a plurality of horizontal tubes 20 that are at the same height, lined up in a row, and facing each other. The storage shelf coupling structure according to the present invention comprises a positioning screw hole 30 formed at the lateral end of the horizontal tube 20 of the first storage shelf S1, a horizontal fitting groove 40 formed in the horizontal tube 20 of the second storage shelf S2 adjacent to the first storage shelf S1, a tube through hole 50 formed in the support column 10 of the second storage shelf S2, which is at the same height and in a matching relationship with the horizontal fitting groove 40, and a first threaded portion 61 and a second threaded portion 62 whose helical directions are opposite to each other, the first threaded portion 61 being a bidirectional screw 60 that screws into the positioning screw hole 30, and may be made of resin material, which is fitted into the horizontal fitting groove 40 and positioned, and has a storage space 71, and storage space At least one opening 72 is formed in the space 71, and perforations 73 are formed on both sides of the storage space 71, with each perforation 73 corresponding to the support column 10, and a limiting frame 70 into which the second threaded portion 62 of a bidirectional screw 60 can be inserted into the storage space 71, and a rotation control wheel 80 which can be rotated by the user by applying force within the storage space 71 of the limiting frame 70, and which has a central screw hole 81 and a circumferential surface 82, the central screw hole 81 corresponding to the perforation 73 of the limiting frame 70 so that the second threaded portion 62 of the bidirectional screw 60 is screwed into the central screw hole 81, and the circumferential surface 82 is exposed corresponding to the opening 72. The rotation control wheel 80 may or may not protrude from the opening 72. As shown in Figure 10, the user can achieve the purpose of connecting the storage shelves by using the clockwise and counterclockwise rotation of the rotation control wheel 80 to tighten or loosen the bidirectional rotation of the bidirectional screw 60.

[0013] Refer to Figures 6 and 10. In this embodiment, the restricting frame 70 has a second opening 74 formed on the opposite side of the opening 72. That is, the restricting frame 70 may have only one opening or it may have bidirectional openings.

[0014] Refer to FIGS. 4 to 6. In the present embodiment, on the peripheral surfaces of the opening 72 and the second opening 74, a convex frame edge 75 for being positioned by fitting into the horizontal fitting groove 40 is further formed. In the present embodiment, it mainly shows that the restriction frame 70 is positioned in the horizontal fitting groove 40.

[0015] Also, on the peripheral surface 82 of the rotation control ring 80, as shown in FIG. 10, an anti-slip portion 83 is further formed (for example, partially or entirely). The shape of the anti-slip portion 83 (for example, the shape of the wrinkles of the anti-slip portion 83) is any of a tooth shape, a cross shape, a dot-like protrusion, a wave shape, or the cross-sectional shape of the peripheral surface 82 is set to any of the contour shapes of a plurality of protrusions (for example, a large number of neatly arranged protrusions), a plum blossom shape, and a polygon arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction. Thereby, the peripheral surface 82 of the rotation control ring 80 provides excellent frictional force during operation. As a result, the user can easily operate the rotation control ring 80, and there are advantages such as a pleasant rotation operation and easy handling.

[0016] Refer to FIG. 12. In the present embodiment, a retaining edge portion 76 is further formed in the accommodation space 71 of the restriction frame 70. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the rotation control ring 80 from being stopped and easily escaping from the accommodation space 71. Regarding the present embodiment, it should be particularly noted that after the rotation control ring 80 is placed in the accommodation space 71 of the restriction frame 70 and the central screw hole 81 is screwed with the second thread portion 62 of the bidirectional screw 60, the rotation control ring 80 has no possibility of escaping from the accommodation space 71. Therefore, here, it refers to the case where the second thread portion 62 of the bidirectional screw 60 is not screwed with the central screw hole 81. That is, in the state where the rotation control ring 80 is only placed in the accommodation space 71, the rotation control ring 80 can roll, so there is a possibility of escaping from the accommodation space 71.

[0017] As described above, when performing the joining operation using the storage shelf joining structure according to the present invention, first, as shown in Figure 6, the user screws the second threaded portion 62 of the bidirectional screw 60 into the central screw hole 81 provided in the rotation control wheel 80 of the second storage shelf S2, causing the first threaded portion 61 to protrude from one side of the support column 10 of the second storage shelf S2. Next, as shown by arrow L1, the user brings the lateral tube 20 of the first storage shelf S1 to be joined closer together. The first threaded portion 61 is screwed into the positioning screw hole 30 provided in the lateral tube 20 of the first storage shelf S1. At this time, as shown in Figures 7 and 8, the user rotates the rotation control wheel 80 as shown by arrow L2, which rotates the bidirectional screw 60, tightening and joining the first storage shelf S1 and the second storage shelf S2 together. When the first storage shelf S1 is not connected to the second storage shelf S2, it is locked and secured by a bolt 63 instead of a bidirectional screw 60, as shown in Figure 9.

[0018] Refer to Figure 11. With the storage shelf coupling structure according to the present invention, the first storage shelf S1 and the second storage shelf S2, which are positioned and coupled together, can be tightened and coupled even if they are of different heights.

[0019] Furthermore, in some applications, the combined storage shelf structure according to the present invention may be such that the first storage shelf S1 of the extended combination is simply a towel rack derived from one or two horizontal tubes 20. Obviously, this form should also be a variation that can be easily understood from the present invention, so it will not be described in any further detail. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0020] S1 First storage shelf S2 Second storage shelf 10 posts 20 horizontal tubes 30 positioning screw holes 40 horizontal grooves 50 Tube through holes 60 Bidirectional Screw 61 First thread portion 62 Second thread portion 63 volts 70 frame limit 71 Containment space 72 Open mouth 73 Perforation 74 Second opening 75 Convex Frame Edge 76 Retaining edge 80 Rotation Control Wheel 81 Center threaded hole 82 Peripheral surface 83 Anti-slip part L1, L2 arrows

Claims

1. To be joined, a first storage shelf and a second storage shelf are positioned and joined together, and the first storage shelf and the second storage shelf are each provided with a plurality of support columns and a plurality of horizontal tubes that are at the same height, arranged in a line and facing each other, A positioning screw hole formed at the lateral end of the lateral tube of the first storage shelf, A lateral fitting groove is formed in the lateral tube of the second storage shelf at a location adjacent to the first storage shelf, The tube through-hole formed in the support column of the second storage shelf has the same height and is in a matching relationship with the lateral fitting groove, It comprises a first threaded portion and a second threaded portion, the helical directions of which are opposite to each other, and the first threaded portion is a bidirectional screw that screws into the positioning screw hole, A limiting frame is fitted into the aforementioned horizontal groove and positioned, having a housing space, the housing space having at least one opening, perforations are formed on both sides of the housing space, and each of the perforations corresponds to the support column, and the second threaded portion of the bidirectional screw can be inserted into the housing space. The user can apply force to rotate the limiting frame within the housing space, and the limiting frame comprises a central screw hole and a circumferential surface, wherein the central screw hole corresponds to the perforation in the limiting frame, so that the second thread portion of the bidirectional screw engages with the central screw hole, and the circumferential surface is a rotation control wheel exposed corresponding to the opening, Equipped with, A storage shelf coupling structure characterized in that the user can rotate the rotation control wheel using the circumferential surface, and by using the clockwise and counterclockwise rotation of the rotation control wheel to tighten or loosen the bidirectional rotation of the bidirectional screw, the purpose of coupling the storage shelves can be achieved.

2. The storage shelf coupling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the limiting frame further has a second opening formed on the opposite side of the opening.

3. Furthermore, the storage shelf coupling structure according to claim 2 is characterized in that a convex frame edge is formed on the circumferential edge between the opening and the second opening, and the convex frame edge allows it to be fitted into the lateral fitting groove for positioning.

4. The coupling structure for a storage shelf according to claim 1, wherein the circumferential surface of the rotating control wheel is further formed with an anti-slip portion, the shape of which the anti-slip portion is a tooth shape, a cross shape, a dotted projection, or a wave shape, or the shape of the cross section of the circumferential surface is set to a contour shape of which is a plurality of projections arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction, a plum blossom shape, or a polygon.

5. The storage shelf coupling structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the storage space of the limiting frame is further formed with a retaining edge, and the retaining edge can stop the rotating control wheel and prevent it from easily escaping from the storage space.