This application is a U.S. national phase application of International Application No. PCT/CN2021/084826, filed Apr. 1, 2021, which claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202110162623.9, filed Feb. 5, 2021.
The present application relates to an item storage assembly, and in particular to a trim, a vertical beam assembly using the trim, and a shelving system.
At present, in the warehousing field, item storage assemblies are usually used to store items to improve space utilization. Common item storage assemblies are usually frame structures composed of horizontal beams and vertical beams, and suspension elements such as brackets and baskets are connected to the vertical beams. A common vertical beam is shown in
Therefore, those skilled in the art devote themselves to developing a trim that can be covered on a vertical beam to suppress the noise caused by contact and collision between a suspension element and the vertical beam, and to shield slotted holes on the vertical beam to improve the aesthetics.
In order to achieve the above objectives, the present application provides a trim for being covered on a vertical beam, wherein the trim is matched with the shape of the vertical beam, and the trim is configured such that when the trim is covered on the vertical beam, a force is generated between the trim and the vertical beam, the trim is fixed on the vertical beam with the force and the trim is covered on at least part of the surface of the vertical beam.
In some embodiments, optionally, the trim is an injection molded piece containing magnetic powders.
In some embodiments, optionally, the trim comprises a body, wherein the body is in a long strip shape, the shape of the body is matched with a front panel, with slotted holes, of the vertical beam, and the body is configured to be covered on the front panel of the vertical beam.
In some embodiments, optionally, the body comprises a first surface and a second surface that are oppositely provided, the width of the first surface is greater than the width of the second surface, and the first surface is configured to be in contact with the front panel of the vertical beam.
In some embodiments, optionally, the trim further comprises at least one wing edge, one of the at least one wing edge is provided on one side of the body along the length direction of the body, the wing edge is connected to the body through a first connecting portion, and the wing edge is configured to be able to rotate around the first connecting portion relative to the body.
In some embodiments, optionally, the trim has an unfolded state and a folded state, in the unfolded state, the wing edge is flush with the body; in the folded state, the wing edge and the body form an angle, and the wing edge is configured to be covered on a side surface of the vertical beam.
In some embodiments, optionally, the first connecting portion is V-shaped, and the thickness of the first connecting portion is less than the thickness of the body and the thickness of the wing edge.
In some embodiments, optionally, the at least one wing edge comprises a first wing edge and a second wing edge, and the first wing edge and the second wing edge are respectively located on two opposite sides of the body along the length direction.
In some embodiments, optionally, the trim further comprises a first side edge and a second side edge, the first side edge and the second side edge are respectively connected to two opposite sides of the body along its length direction, and the first side edge and the second side edge are respectively connected to the body through second connecting portions.
In some embodiments, optionally, the second connecting portions are in arc shapes.
In some embodiments, optionally, the trim is provided with at least one first tear line, the first tear line is perpendicular to the length direction of the trim, and the trim is configured to be able to be broken along the first tear line under the action of an external force.
In some embodiments, optionally, the trim is provided with at least one second tear line, the second tear line is parallel to the length direction of the trim, and the trim is configured to be able to be broken along the second tear line under the action of an external force.
In some embodiments, optionally, at least part of the trim is made of a magnetic material.
In some embodiments, optionally, the trim is provided with a plurality of magnetic portions, and the magnetic portions are made of magnetic materials.
In some embodiments, optionally, the trim has elasticity, and the trim is configured to be deformed when it comes into contact with the vertical beam, thereby generating an elastic force, and the elastic force causes the trim to be clamped on the vertical beam.
In some embodiments, optionally, the trim comprises a body, a first side edge and a second side edge, wherein the first side edge and the second side edge are respectively connected to two opposite sides of the body along its length direction, and the first side edge and the second side edge are configured such that the spacing between the two side edges changes under the action of an external force, and the spacing between the two side edges returns to an original state when the external force disappears.
In some embodiments, optionally, the trim is flexible, and the trim is configured to be able to be rolled up to form a cylinder.
The present application also provides a vertical beam assembly, comprising:
a vertical beam which comprises a front panel and two side surfaces, wherein the two side surfaces are respectively located on two opposite sides of the front panel along its length direction, such that the cross-section of the vertical beam is U-shaped; and
a trim which is covered on at least part of the surface of the vertical beam, wherein the trim is configured such that by using a force generated by contact between the trim and the vertical beam, the trim is fixed on the vertical beam.
In some embodiments, optionally, at least part of the trim is made of a magnetic material.
In some embodiments, optionally, the trim has elasticity, and the trim is configured to be deformed when it comes into contact with the vertical beam, thereby generating an elastic force, and the elastic force causes the trim to be clamped on the vertical beam.
The present application also provides a shelving system, comprising:
a horizontal beam;
a vertical beam which is connected to the horizontal beam; and
a trim which is covered on at least part of the surface of the vertical beam, wherein at least part of the trim contains a magnetic material, such that the trim is fixed on the vertical beam by a magnetic force generated by contact between the trim and the vertical beam.
Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the technical solutions of the present application are as follows:
1. A trim is fixed on a vertical beam by a force generated by its contact with the vertical beam. For example, the trim is made of a material containing magnetic components, and when it comes into contact with the vertical beam, a magnetic force is generated, such that the trim is attracted to the vertical beam; or the trim has elasticity, and when the trim comes into contact with the vertical beam, the trim is deformed to generate an elastic force, and the trim is clamped on the vertical beam by the elastic force. The connection mode between the trim and the vertical beam is very convenient for installation and disassembly.
2. The trim is covered on the vertical beam, which can reduce the noise caused by contact and collision between a suspension element and the vertical beam, and avoid causing discomfort to users.
3. The trim shields slotted holes on the vertical beams, which improves the overall aesthetics of the vertical beam.
4. The trim can be made of a flexible material, thus being convenient for being rolled up, and convenient for storage and transportation.
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present application will be introduced with reference to the drawings attached to the specification, so that the technical content will be clearer and easier to understand. The present application can be embodied in many different forms of embodiments, and the scope of protection of the present application is not limited to the embodiments mentioned herein.
Hereinafter, the concept, specific structure and technical effects of the present application will be further illustrated, so as to fully understand the purposes, features and effects of the present application, but the protection of the present invention is not limited thereto.
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After a user finishes installing the shelving system, unused slotted holes 104 on the vertical beam 100 will be exposed. The present application provides a trim 200, and the user can select a desired trim 200 according to the size of the exposed slotted holes 104, so as to shield the exposed slotted holes 104. By doing so, the aesthetics of the product may be increased. In addition, if the slotted holes 104 are not shielded, other items may enter the vertical beam 100 through the slotted holes 104. In particular, some items may be hooked on the vertical beam 100, which will destroy the whole shelving system when the items are pulled. By providing the trim 200 to shield the unused slotted holes 104, the above situation can be avoided.
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The length of the trim 200 can be set according to an actual need, which does not constitute a limitation to the present application.
The trim 200 may be made of a soft material. In an unused state, as shown in
In some embodiments, as shown in
The tear line is conducive for a user to conveniently break the trim, and the flatness of a fracture can be ensured without additional tools. The tear line may also be marked with size specifications, which is helpful for the user to perform cutting according to an actual need.
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The wing edge 207 and the body 201 may be integrally formed. An extrusion molding process is used to facilitate formation of the shape of the first connecting portion 208, and the shape of the first connecting portion 208 may be conveniently configured according to a need, so that the first connecting portion, after being folded, forms different angles, so as to adapt to vertical beams of different shapes.
The first connecting portion 208 is V-shaped with an opening end facing a vertical beam 100 and a top end being away from the vertical beam 100, so that when the wing edge 207 is unfolded, the surface of the wing edge 207 away from the vertical beam 100 and the second surface of the body 201 may form a plane. With regard to the V-shape of the first connecting portion 208, an angle is formed at the top end, and different angle magnitudes make angles of different magnitudes formed between the body 201 and the wing edge 207 after being folded, so as to adapt to vertical beams of different shapes. The magnitude of the angle may be set according to an actual need, and its specific value does not constitute a limitation to the present application.
Similar to Embodiment 1, the trim 200 in Embodiment 2 may be an injection molded piece containing a magnetic material. The length of the trim may be set according to an actual need, or a plurality of first tear lines 205 may be arranged along the length direction. The trim 200 may be made of a soft material, which is convenient for being rolled up and convenient for transportation and storage. At the same time, at least one second tear line 206 may be provided on the wing edge 207 to adjust the width of the wing edge 207.
In this embodiment, the wing edge 207 has two states: an unfolded state and a folded state. In the unfolded state, the wing edge 207 is flush with the body 201, that is, the wing edge 207 and the body 201 are in the same plane; and in the folded state, the wing edge 207 and the body 201 form an angle.
By providing at least one wing edge 207, the applicable scope of the width of the trim 200 is expanded. For example, as shown in
In addition, when the wing edge 207 is covered on the side surface of the vertical beam 100, the magnetic force between the trim 200 and the vertical beam 100 may also be increased, thereby improving the connection strength of the trim 200.
The design of one or two wing edges 207 may effectively prevent the trim 200 from moving transversely on the vertical beam 100.
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Other technical features in Embodiment 1, for example, the structure of the body 201, being made of a magnetic material, being made of a soft material, having a first tear line 205 and a second tear line 206, etc., may all be applied to this embodiment.
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In Embodiments 1, 2 and 3, the trim 200 is an injection molded piece containing a magnetic material. Compared with Embodiments 1, 2 and 3, as shown in
It should be understood that the structure of the trim 200 in Embodiment 4 may be the structure in any of Embodiments 1, 2, and 3. The only difference lies in the different materials used in the whole trim 200 and the addition of the magnetic portions 212.
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It should be understood that the structure of the trim 200 in Embodiment 5 may be the structure in any of Embodiments 1, 2, and 3. The trim 200 in Embodiment 5 may also be made of a magnetic material, and then the suction components 213 are provided, so that the force between the trim 200 and the vertical beam 100 may be further enhanced to improve the connection strength between the two. Alternatively, the magnetic portions 212 may be further provided on the trim 200 in Embodiment 5, such that the magnetic portions 212 and the suction components 213 exist simultaneously.
This embodiment is improved on the basis of Embodiment 3, that is, a trim 200 in this embodiment is substantially the same as the structure of the trim 200 in Embodiment 3, both of which have a body 201 and two side edges. The difference is that the trim 200 in Embodiment 6 has elasticity, that is, the spacing between the two side edges will change under the action of an external force, and when the external force disappears, the two side edges will return to an original state. The spacing between the two side edges in the original state is less than the width of the vertical beam 100. When the trim 200 is being installed, the two side edges are spread apart, then the vertical beam 100 is sleeved with the trim, and then the external force is released such that the trim 200 is deformed. As shown in
In this embodiment, the whole trim 200 may be made of a magnetic material, and the trim 200 has elasticity, thereby generating magnetic forces and clamping forces, which further improves the connection strength between the trim 200 and the vertical beam 100. It may also be made of a non-magnetic material, and the trim 200 has elasticity, thereby generating clamping forces. It is also possible to provide magnetic portions 212 and/or suction components on the trim 200.
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The horizontal beam 300 is generally used to be connected to a vertical surface, to play a role of fixing the whole shelving system.
The vertical beam 100 is connected to the horizontal beam 300 and may be fixed on the horizontal beam 300 by fasteners. Suspension elements may be provided on the vertical beam 100.
The trim 200 is covered on at least part of the surface of the vertical beam 100. The trim 200 may be a trim with any structure in Embodiments 1-6. Preferably, in this embodiment, the trim 200 is made of a magnetic material and is attracted to the vertical beam 100 by magnetic forces.
The preferred embodiments of the present application are described in detail above. It should be understood that those of ordinary skills in the art may make many modifications and changes according to the concept of the present application without creative work. Therefore, all technical solutions that can be obtained by those skilled in the art through logical analysis, reasoning or limited experiments based on the concept of the present application and the prior art should fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims.
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