Shower door assembly and shower door comprising same

Abstract

A shower door assembly, comprising a clamping member (100), a support (200) and a guide (300), wherein the clamping member (100) is configured to be connected to a movable leaf of the shower door, and comprises a sliding groove (110) arranged in a first direction, and the sliding groove (110) is configured to be connected to at least one support (200); the support (200) is provided between the clamping member (100) and the ground, and the support (200) comprises at least one sliding wheel (240) configured to rotate about a second direction; and the guide (300) comprises a connecting portion (310) and an engaging member (320), the connecting portion (310) is configured to be connected to a fixed leaf of the shower door, and the engaging member (320) is configured to be slidably connected to the sliding groove (110) relatively in the first direction. Further provided is a shower door comprising the shower door assembly. The shower door assembly and the shower door can prevent the movable leaf of a single-rail shower door from sagging during sliding.

Description

Shower door assembly and shower door including the assembly Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of bathroom fixtures technology, and more particularly to a shower door assembly and a shower door including the assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional shower doors used for separating wet and dry areas typically employ a double-track structure. The track below the moving panel poses a tripping hazard, especially for the elderly and children with mobility issues. Therefore, there is a need to eliminate the track below the moving panel and retain only the upper track.

[0003] At the same time, the current design of shower doors uses simplified materials. When the upper track uses a more refined material, its rigidity will also decrease due to the smaller material size. In particular, for square double-leaf shower doors or square semi-open movable shower screens, when the movable fan moves away from the fixed side wall, the upper track will bend under gravity due to the lack of support from the lower track, causing the movable fan to fall and affecting its use. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, the purpose of this application is to provide a shower door assembly and a shower door including the assembly.

[0005] A first aspect of this application provides a shower door assembly, including: a clamping member, a support member, and a guide member, wherein the clamping member is configured to connect with a movable sash of a shower door and includes a slide groove disposed along a first direction, the slide groove being configured to connect with at least one support member;

[0006] A support member is disposed between the clamping member and the ground, and the support member includes at least one sliding wheel configured to rotate in a first direction;

[0007] The guide includes a connector and a locking element. The connector is configured to connect with the fixed panel of the shower door, and the locking element is configured to slidably connect with the slide rail in a first direction.

[0008] Optionally, the support may also include a support body and a connecting plate;

[0009] The connecting plate is configured to connect with the pulley;

[0010] The main body of the support includes a base plate and fixed columns disposed at both ends of the base plate. The base plate is configured to connect with a sliding groove, and the connecting plate is configured to connect with the fixed columns.

[0011] Optionally, the sidewall of the chute is bent inward in the second direction to form a limiting edge;

[0012] The base plate extends outward in the second direction to form a limiting plate;

[0013] The limiting edge and the limiting plate are configured to contact in the third direction;

[0014] The fixing column is also provided with fixing holes, which are configured to install fixing screws, with one end of the fixing screws contacting the slide groove.

[0015] Optionally, the fixed column is provided with a guide groove, and the two ends of the connecting plate are provided with guide protrusions, which are configured to be slidably accommodated in the guide groove in a third direction.

[0016] The connecting plate is provided with adjustment holes, which are configured to be used to set adjustment screws. The adjustment screws are configured to have one end in contact with the base plate, for adjusting the position of the support body and the connecting plate in the third direction.

[0017] Optionally, the fixing hole and the guide groove are connected to form a connecting notch, and a spring is provided in the fixing hole;

[0018] One end of the spring is provided with an extension portion, which is configured to pass through the connecting notch and contact the bottom end of the guide protrusion facing upward and the opening of the guide groove. The other end of the spring is configured to contact the head of the fixing screw.

[0019] Optionally, the chute includes a partition configured to divide the chute into a first chute and a second chute;

[0020] One of the first and second slides is configured to install a water-blocking component, and the other is configured to connect with a locking component.

[0021] Optionally, the engaging element includes a groove-like structure, the opening of which is configured to engage with and slide relative to the sidewall of the slide.

[0022] Optionally, the engaging element is configured to be detachably connected to the guide element.

[0023] Optionally, the support is configured to connect to the end of the clamp that is away from the fixed sector.

[0024] A second aspect of this application provides a shower door, including the shower door assembly described in any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0025] According to the shower door assembly provided in the embodiments of this application, clamping members, support members, and guide members are used to prevent the single-track shower door movable panel from falling during the sliding process.

[0026] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the background art, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments of this application or the background art will be described below.

[0028] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of a shower door structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of a shower door structure according to another embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of a shower door assembly structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 4 shows a schematic diagram of a clamping member structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 5 shows a schematic diagram of a guide structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram of a support structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 7 shows a schematic diagram of a support structure according to another embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 8 shows a schematic diagram of the support body and connecting plate structure according to the embodiment of Figure 6;

[0036] Figure 9 shows a schematic diagram of the main structure of the support member according to the embodiment of Figure 7;

[0037] Figure 10 shows a schematic diagram of the connecting plate structure according to the embodiment of Figure 7.

[0038] Reference numerals: 100-Clamping component, 101-Base plate, 106-Partition plate, 110-Slide groove, 113-Slide groove sidewall, 114-Limiting edge, 120-Limiting groove, 200-Support component, 202-Mounting hole, 210-Support component body, 211-Base plate, 212-Fixing post, 213-Receiving cavity, 214-Limiting plate, 215-Fixing hole, 216-Guide groove, 217-Connecting notch, 220-Connecting plate, 224-Adjusting hole, 226-Guide protrusion, 231-Spring, 234-Adjusting screw, 235-Fixing screw, 239-Extension part, 240-Sliding wheel, 300-Guide component, 310-Connecting part, 320-Clamping component, 321-Adjusting component. Detailed Implementation

[0039] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0040] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0041] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] Because the upper track of a single-track shower door is usually made of fine profiles, it may bend under gravity during the movement of the movable door. Therefore, there is a need for the upper track not to bear too much weight of the shower door when the movable door moves.

[0043] In view of this, this application provides a shower door assembly and a shower door including the same.

[0044] Figures 1 and 2 show installation schematic diagrams of the shower door assembly according to this application, where areas A and B show the installation positions of the shower door assembly in shower doors with different structures. Generally, as shown in Figure 1, the first direction is the direction of movement of the movable fan away from the fixed fan; the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and extends from the bottom end of the fixed fan to the top end of the fixed fan; the second direction is perpendicular to both the first direction and the third direction.

[0045] As shown in Figure 3, the shower door assembly includes a clamping member 100, a support member 200, and a guide member 300. The clamping member 100 is connected to the movable panel of the shower door, the support member 200 is disposed between the clamping member 100 and the ground to bear the weight of the movable panel of the shower door, and the guide member 300 is connected to the fixed panel of the shower door and is also connected to the clamping member 100 in a way that allows it to slide along a third direction.

[0046] In an alternative embodiment, the support 200 is connected to the clamp 100 at the farthest end from the fixed fan.

[0047] In an optional embodiment, a plurality of support members 200 are provided between the clamping member 100 and the ground along a first direction.

[0048] In an alternative embodiment, the support 200 is connected to the clamping member 100 on the side away from the fixed fan.

[0049] As shown in Figure 4, the clamping member 100 includes a base plate 101, on which a sliding groove 110 and a limiting groove 120 are provided. The limiting groove 120 is used to clamp the bottom end of the movable fan, maintaining the fixation between the clamping member 100 and the movable fan. The sliding groove 110 is arranged along a first direction and is fixedly connected to the support member 200. The guide member 300 is slidably connected to the sliding groove 110, used to guide the sliding groove 110 to move along the first direction.

[0050] In an optional embodiment, the limiting groove 120 is detachably connected to the bottom end of the movable fan, for example, by means of adhesive, snap-fit, buckle, and thread.

[0051] As shown in Figure 5, the guide member 300 includes a connecting portion 310 and a locking member 320. The connecting portion 310 connects to the fixed panel of the shower door and is used to secure the fixed panel. As shown in Figure 1, the connecting portion 310 opens in the opposite direction to the first direction and is clamped at the lower corner of the fixed panel near the movable panel. The locking member 320 opens in the third direction and contacts one side wall of the slide groove 110. Both can slide relative to each other along the first direction. When the movable panel moves along the first direction, the locking member 320 acts as a guide, ensuring the direction of movement of the movable panel.

[0052] In an optional embodiment, a partition 106 is provided in the slide 110 along a first direction, dividing the slide 110 into two parts, namely a first slide and a second slide. One of the first and second slides is used to install a water-blocking component, which contacts the ground and isolates the inside and outside of the shower door in a second direction. The other of the first and second slides is connected to the engaging component 320. During use, one sidewall 113 of the slide contacts the engaging component 320, ensuring that the movable fan moves smoothly along the first direction.

[0053] In an alternative embodiment, the engaging member 320 has a groove-like structure, with the sliding sidewall 113 accommodated in the slot of the groove-like structure.

[0054] In an optional embodiment, the engaging member 320 has an adjustable slot width so that the movable fan does not deviate in the second direction as it moves in the first direction.

[0055] In an optional embodiment, as shown in FIG5, the engaging member 320 further includes an adjusting member 321 for adjusting the engaging member 320. During use, when the engaging member 320 is connected to the slide groove 110, pressing the adjusting member 321 causes the engaging member 320 to move downward and disengage from the slide groove 110, thus disassembling the engaging member 320 from the slide groove 110; when the engaging member 320 is separated from the slide groove 110, pressing the adjusting member 321 allows the slide groove sidewall 113 on one side of the slide groove 110 to be accommodated in the slot of the engaging member 320. Releasing the adjusting member 321 causes the engaging member 320 to move upward and engage with the slide groove sidewall 113, thus connecting the engaging member 320 to the slide groove 110.

[0056] In an optional embodiment, the engaging member 320 is detachably connected to the guide member 300.

[0057] The support member 200 includes at least one sliding wheel 240, and the support member 200 is provided with a mounting hole 204 for mounting the sliding wheel 240. The axis of the sliding wheel 240 is arranged in a second direction, and the sliding wheel 240 is in contact with the ground. By rotating the sliding wheel 240 in a first direction, the movable fan can slide smoothly, and the support member 200, by contacting the ground, bears at least part of the weight of the movable fan, thus preventing the upper track from bending downwards.

[0058] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the support member 200 includes a support member body 210 and a connecting plate 220. The support member body 210 includes a base plate 211 and fixed posts 212 at both ends. The support member body 210 is used to connect with the slide groove 110. The support member body 210 and the two fixed posts 212 form a receiving cavity 213 for accommodating the connecting plate 220. The connecting plate 220 is disposed between the two fixed posts 212. Mounting holes 202 are provided on the connecting plate 220 along a second direction for mounting sliding wheels 240.

[0059] In an optional embodiment, a plurality of mounting holes 202 are arranged parallel to each other on the connecting plate 220 along a first direction.

[0060] In an optional embodiment, as shown in FIG6, the connecting plate 220 is fixedly connected to the support body 210.

[0061] In an optional embodiment, as shown in FIG7, the connecting plate 220 is detachably connected to the support body 210.

[0062] In an optional embodiment, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, the base plate 211 extends outward in the second direction to form a limiting plate 214, while the sidewall of the slide groove 110 bends inward in the second direction to form a limiting edge 114. The limiting edge 114 and the limiting plate 214 contact each other in the third direction, causing the slide groove 110 and the support body 210 to engage and connect, thus fixing the support 200 onto the clamping member 100. Simultaneously, a fixing hole 215 is provided on the fixing post 212 along the third direction. The fixing hole 215 includes at least a partial thread for mounting a fixing screw 234. During use, the fixing screw 234 is screwed into the fixing hole 215 along the third direction and exits from the top of the fixing hole 215 in the third direction, contacting the base plate 101 of the support member. The fixing screw 234 applies pressure to the clamping member 100, maintaining tight contact between the limiting edge 114 and the limiting plate 214, thereby fixing the support 200.

[0063] The structure of the shower door assembly provided in the embodiments of this application will be further described below with reference to Figures 6 to 10.

[0064] Example 1

[0065] Referring to Figures 6 and 8, this embodiment provides an optional structure for the shower door assembly. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 6, the connecting plate 220 is fixedly connected to the support body 210.

[0066] As shown in Figure 8, the fixing hole 215 is a threaded hole, and the threaded hole extends from the top of the fixing hole 215 in a third direction and contacts the support base plate 101. The fixing screw 235 ensures that the limiting edge 114 and the limiting plate 214 are in tight contact, thereby fixing the support 200.

[0067] Example 2

[0068] Referring to Figures 7, 9, and 10, this embodiment provides an optional structure for the shower door assembly. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 7, the connecting plate 220 is detachably connected to the support body 210.

[0069] As shown in Figures 9 and 10, guide grooves 216 are provided on the inner sides of the two fixed columns 212, and guide protrusions 226 are provided at both ends of the connecting plate 220. The guide protrusions 226 can be accommodated in the guide grooves 216 and can slide relative to the guide grooves 216 in the third direction.

[0070] An adjustment hole 224 is provided on the connecting plate 220 along the third direction. The adjustment hole 224 is a through hole and includes at least part of the thread. It cooperates with the adjustment screw 234. During use, the adjustment screw 234 is screwed in from the bottom end in the third direction, and one end of it contacts the base plate 211. The position of the connecting plate 220 and the support body 210 can be adjusted by rotating the adjustment screw 234 based on the distance between the clamping member 100 and the ground, so as to ensure that the sliding wheel 240 is in contact with the ground and can rotate freely, making the shower door assembly suitable for shower doors of various models and sizes.

[0071] As shown in Figures 7 and 9, the bottom end of the fixing hole 215 includes a portion of a clear hole, and the fixing screw 235 has a shank and a head. The clear hole portion of the fixing hole 215 communicates with the guide groove 216, forming a communication notch 217. A spring 231 is provided in the fixing hole 215. During use, the fixing screw 235 passes through the spring 231. The top end of the spring 231 in the third direction has an extension 239, which passes through the communication notch 217 and contacts the bottom end of the guide protrusion 226 in the third direction and the opening of the guide groove 216. The other end of the spring 231 contacts the head of the fixing screw 235. The spring 231 applies a spring force in the third direction, causing the connecting plate 220 and the support body 210 to maintain a constant contact.

[0072] This invention also provides a shower door, which includes the shower door assembly provided in any of the above embodiments.

[0073] As shown in Figure 3, the shower door mainly includes the following structure: a fixed panel, a movable panel, a shower door assembly, an upper pulley 900, and an upper track 800. The upper track 800 is vertically installed on the wall, and the upper pulley 900 is fixed to the upper part of the movable panel. The upper pulley 900 contacts the upper track 800 and slides along the upper track 800.

[0074] In an optional embodiment, as shown in Figure 1, the shower door is set perpendicular to the wall to form a semi-enclosed shower screen structure.

[0075] In an optional embodiment, as shown in FIG2, two shower doors arranged at right angles form a double-opening shower door structure.

[0076] The shower door assembly and shower door including the assembly provided in this application embodiment, by setting clamping member 100, support member 200 and guide member 300, replace the upper slide rail to bear the weight of the movable fan during the sliding process, so as to achieve the effect of the movable fan not falling down throughout the sliding process.

[0077] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this invention should be included within the scope of protection of this invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A shower door assembly, characterized in that, It includes a clamping member (100), a supporting member (200), and a guiding member (300); wherein The clamping member (100) is configured to connect to the movable sash of the shower door and includes a slide groove (110) disposed along a first direction, the slide groove (110) being configured to connect to at least one of the support members (200); The support member (200) is disposed between the clamping member (100) and the ground, and the support member (200) includes at least one sliding wheel (240) configured to rotate about a second direction; The guide (300) includes a connecting portion (310) and a locking member (320), the connecting portion (310) being configured to connect to a fixed panel of the shower door, and the locking member (320) being configured to slidably connect to the slide groove (110) in a first direction.

2. The shower door assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support member (200) further includes a support member body (210) and a connecting plate (220); The connecting plate (220) is configured to connect with the sliding wheel (240); The support body (210) includes a base plate (211) and fixed posts (212) disposed at both ends of the base plate. The base plate (211) is configured to be connected to the slide groove (110), and the connecting plate (220) is configured to be connected to the fixed post (212).

3. The shower door assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sidewall of the chute (110) is bent inward in the second direction to form a limiting edge (114); The base plate (211) extends outward in the second direction to form a limiting plate (214); The limiting edge (114) and the limiting plate (214) are configured to contact each other in the third direction; The fixing post (212) is also provided with a fixing hole (215), which is configured to install a fixing screw (235), the fixing screw (235) being configured to contact the slide groove (110) at one end.

4. The shower door assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixed column (212) is provided with a guide groove (216), and the two ends of the connecting plate (220) are provided with guide protrusions (226). The guide protrusions (226) are configured to be slidably accommodated in the guide groove (216) in a third direction. The connecting plate (220) is provided with an adjustment hole (224), which is configured to be used to set an adjustment screw (234). The adjustment screw (234) is configured to contact the base plate (211) at one end, and is used to adjust the position of the support body (210) and the connecting plate (220) in the third direction.

5. The shower door assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fixing hole (215) and the guide groove (216) are connected to form a connecting notch (217), and a spring (231) is provided in the fixing hole (215); One end of the spring (231) is provided with an extension (239), which is configured to pass through the connecting notch (217) and contact the bottom end of the guide protrusion (226) in the third direction and the opening of the guide groove (216). The other end of the spring (231) is configured to contact the head of the fixing screw (235).

6. The shower door assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The slide (110) includes a partition (106) configured to divide the slide (110) into a first slide and a second slide; One of the first slide and the second slide is configured to install a water-blocking component, and the other is configured to connect with the engaging component (302).

7. The shower door assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The engaging member (302) includes a groove structure, the opening of which is configured to engage with and slide relative to the sidewall of the slide groove (110).

8. The shower door assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The engaging member (302) is configured to be detachably connected to the guide member (300).

9. The shower door assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The support member (200) is configured to be connected to the end of the clamping member (100) away from the fixed fan.

10. A shower door, characterized in that, Includes the shower door assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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