WO2019095166A1

WO2019095166A1 - Handle assembly and shower door

Info

Publication number: WO2019095166A1
Application number: PCT/CN2017/111174
Authority: WO
Inventors: 危五祥
Original assignee: 佛山市爱迪尔卫浴有限公司
Priority date: 2017-11-15
Filing date: 2017-11-15
Publication date: 2019-05-23
Also published as: EP3517712B1; EP3517712A4; CN108064318B; CN108064318A; EP3517712A1

Abstract

Disclosed are a handle assembly and a shower door. The handle assembly (300) comprises a handle base (310), the handle base (310) comprising a through hole (311). The handle base (310) further comprises a plurality of inner-side holes (312) and a plurality of first magnets (313) placed inside the inner-side holes (312), wherein the inner-side holes (312) are arranged around the through hole (311); and each of the first magnets (313) is cylindrical, has an axis parallel with a corresponding inner-side hole (312) and is respectively divided into south and north poles in a radial direction, and the first magnets (313) are rotatable in the inner-side holes (312) around the axes thereof. The handle assembly (300) further comprises a waterproof member (320), wherein the waterproof member (320) comprises a blocking piece (325) and a raised rim (327) located at an edge of the blocking piece (325); the waterproof member (320) is placed into the through hole (311), and the raised rim (327) matches the through hole (311); the raised rim (327) comprises a plurality of outer-side holes (326) and a plurality of second magnets (328) placed inside the outer-side holes (326); the outer-side holes (326) are arranged around the blocking piece (325); and each of the second magnets (328) is cylindrical, has an axis parallel with a corresponding inner-side hole (312) and is respectively divided into south and north poles in a radial direction, and the second magnets (328) are rotatable in the outer-side holes (326) around the axes thereof. The handle assembly is applied to a shower door and can bring about beneficial effects, such as being waterproof and saving space, and the waterproof member can be opened and closed in various directions.

Description

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Handle assembly and shower door

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of sanitary appliances, and more particularly to a handle assembly that is space-saving, waterproof, and capable of multi-directional opening and closing, and a shower door using the same.

Background technique

[0002] Nowadays, people usually decorate the shower room in the bathroom, and the shower room usually uses a shower door with a glass plate. The shower door mainly includes a sliding door with a track and a hinged door with a hinge. Whether it is a sliding door or a hinged door, the shower door is generally provided with at least two glass plates, and the plurality of glass plates can all be movable glass plates that can slide or rotate back and forth; or can have at least one fixed glass fixed. The board has at least one movable glass plate that can slide or rotate back and forth. Fixed glass sheets are often referred to as fixed doors, and moving glass sheets are often referred to as movable doors.

[0003] A handle is usually required to be attached to the movable door, and the user applies a force to the handle, and acts on the movable door by pulling the handle to complete the operation of pushing or pulling the movable door. There are many types of shower door handles, including handle handles, long handles, and pull handles. However, most of these handles require a small hole to be drilled in the movable door, and then the handle is mounted on the movable door, and the handle generally protrudes outward relative to the movable door, thereby occupying more space. Especially for the sliding door, the space between the movable door and the fixed door is limited. When the handle protrudes outward relative to the movable door, the movable door and the fixed door cannot completely overlap due to the blocking of the handle, so that the space for the access position is reduced, and the user enters and exits. inconvenient.

One solution of the prior art is to open a large hole in the movable piece. When the user opens and closes the door, it is necessary to put a hand or a finger into the hole to push the movable door. Since the hole is located in the movable door, there is no outwardly protruding portion, so that the movable door can be opened to the maximum and overlap with the fixed door, but the disadvantage of this solution is that when the shower door is closed, the water leaks from the hole. In this regard, a further solution is to install a sleeve in the large hole, and place a rotating piece in the sleeve, and the rotating piece is hinged in the sleeve through the pin, but since the rotation direction of the rotating piece is restricted, the application of the handle is also Limited.

technical problem

In order to solve the above problems, a main object of the present invention is to provide a space saving, waterproof, and capable of realizing \¥0 2019/095166 卩(:1' 2017/111174

2 Multi-directional opening and closing handle assembly.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a shower door that is space-saving, waterproof, and that can be opened and closed in multiple directions.

Problem solution

Technical solution

[0007] In order to achieve the above main object, the present invention provides a handle assembly including a handle base, the handle base including a through hole; the handle base further includes a plurality of inner holes and a plurality of first magnets placed in the inner holes; The hole is disposed around the through hole; the first magnet has a cylindrical shape, the first magnet axis is parallel to the inner hole and is divided into north and south poles in the radial direction, and the first magnet can rotate around the axis in the inner hole; the handle assembly further includes a waterproof member, waterproof The member includes a baffle and a flange at the edge of the baffle; the waterproof member is placed in the through hole, the flange is engaged with the through hole; the flange includes a plurality of outer holes and a plurality of second magnets disposed in the outer hole; the outer hole The second magnet has a cylindrical shape, and the second magnet axis is parallel to the inner hole and is divided into north and south poles in the radial direction, and the second magnet is rotatable about the axis in the outer hole.

[0008] A further technical solution is that the inner hole is closer to the through hole than the hole wall is thinner than the through hole.

[0009] A further technical solution is that the first magnet has a cylindrical or rectangular parallelepiped shape; the second magnet has a cylindrical shape or a rectangular parallelepiped shape.

[0010] A further technical solution is that the waterproof member includes a first waterproof sheet and a second waterproof sheet; the first waterproof sheet and the second waterproof sheet each include a sheet body and a groove at an edge of the sheet body; the first waterproof sheet and the first The two waterproof sheets are connected, the sheet body forms a blocking piece, and the groove forms an outer hole.

[0011] A further technical solution is that the first waterproof sheet and the second waterproof sheet are bonded or engaged.

[0012] A further technical solution is that the groove is a semi-circular groove.

[0013] According to a further technical solution, the handle holder further includes an outwardly extending stop edge, and the stop edge includes a contact surface parallel to the through hole cross section.

[0014] According to a further technical solution, the handle holder further includes an introduction hole, and the introduction hole communicates with the inner hole.

[0015] In order to achieve another object of the present invention, the present invention provides a shower door including a fixed door and a movable door sliding or rotating relative to the fixed door. The movable door is provided with a mounting hole, and a handle assembly is fixed in the mounting hole. The handle assembly includes a handle seat, and the handle base includes a through hole; the handle base further includes a plurality of inner holes and a plurality of first magnets disposed in the inner holes; the inner holes are disposed around the through holes; the first magnet is cylindrical, and the first magnet \¥0 2019/095166 卩(:1' 2017/111174

3 The axis is parallel to the inner hole and is divided into north and south poles in the radial direction, the first magnet can rotate around the axis in the inner hole; the handle assembly further comprises a waterproof member, the waterproof member comprises a blocking piece and a convex edge at the edge of the blocking piece; a flange is disposed in the through hole to cooperate with the through hole; the flange includes a plurality of outer holes and a plurality of second magnets disposed in the outer holes; the outer holes are disposed around the blocking piece; the second magnet is cylindrical, and the second The axis of the magnet is parallel to the inner bore and is divided into north and south poles in the radial direction, and the second magnet is rotatable about the axis in the outer bore.

[0016] A further technical solution is that the inner hole is closer to the through hole than the hole wall is thinner than the through hole.

[0017] A further technical solution is that the first magnet has a cylindrical or rectangular parallelepiped shape; the second magnet has a cylindrical shape or a rectangular parallelepiped shape.

[0018] A further technical solution is that the waterproof member includes a first waterproof sheet and a second waterproof sheet; the first waterproof sheet and the second waterproof sheet both include a sheet body and a groove at an edge of the sheet body; the first waterproof sheet and the first The two waterproof sheets are connected, the sheet body forms a blocking piece, and the groove forms an outer hole.

[0019] A further technical solution is that the first waterproof sheet and the second waterproof sheet are bonded or engaged.

[0020] A further technical solution is that the groove is a semi-circular groove.

[0021] According to a further technical solution, the handle holder further includes an outwardly extending stop edge, and the stop edge includes a contact surface parallel to the through hole cross section, and the contact surface is bonded to the movable door.

[0022] According to a further technical solution, the handle holder further includes an introduction hole, and the introduction hole communicates with the inner hole.

Advantageous effects of the invention

Beneficial effect

[0023] The handle assembly provided by the present invention comprises a handle base and a waterproof member, wherein the handle base comprises a through hole and an inner hole provided around the through hole, the first magnet is disposed in the inner hole; the waterproof member comprises a blocking piece and a convex edge, and the convex edge The outer hole is provided around the flap, and the second magnet is disposed in the outer hole. The first magnet and the second magnet are both column-shaped, are divided into north and south poles in the radial direction, and are rotatable about the axis. The waterproof member is placed in the through hole, and the flange is engaged with the through hole. When the door needs to be opened and closed, the user can push the waterproof member in any direction at any position of the waterproof member. The waterproof member moves at an edge according to the position and direction of the external force, exposing the inner wall of the through hole for contact, and the user applies force. On the inner wall of the through hole, the movement of the movable door can be realized. At this time, the other edge of the waterproof member opposite to the moving edge is still sucked by the magnetic force, ensuring that the waterproof member is in contact with the handle, and Will leave the handle. When the external force provided by the user disappears, due to the first magnet and the first

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4 Heteropolar suction, regardless of any edge of the waterproof member or moving in any direction, the waterproof member can be automatically sucked into the through hole, thereby waterproofing.

[0024] Further, in order to ensure the magnetic attraction between the first magnet and the second magnet, when the user applies a large force to the waterproof member, the waterproof member is completely removed from the through hole, and the inner hole in the handle is close to the through hole. The walls of the holes preferably have a relatively thin thickness.

[0025] Further, in order to make the handle assembly easy to assemble, and to keep closed, to prevent deposition of dust or dirt, and to prevent the first magnet and the second magnet from being corroded, the first waterproof sheet and the second waterproof sheet may constitute the waterproof body. The second magnet can be conveniently placed in the recess of the first waterproof sheet or the second waterproof sheet. After the first waterproof sheet and the second waterproof sheet are connected, the second magnet can be closed in the outer hole. In addition, an introduction hole may be provided outside the handle seat, and the first magnet is inserted into the inner hole through the introduction hole, and the introduction hole may be closed by the movable door when the handle seat is installed in the movable door.

Brief description of the drawing

DRAWINGS

1 is a structural view of an embodiment of a shower door of the present invention.

2 is an exploded view of the structure of the handle assembly of the present invention applied to a shower door. [0027] FIG.

3 is a structural view of a handle of the handle assembly of the present invention. [0028] FIG.

4 is a structural view of another perspective view of the handle of the handle assembly of the present invention. [0029] FIG.

[0030] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the handle of the handle assembly of the present invention.

6 is a structural view of a first waterproof sheet in the embodiment of the handle assembly of the present invention.

7 is a structural view of another perspective view of the first waterproof sheet in the embodiment of the handle assembly of the present invention.

8 is a cross-sectional view of a waterproof member in an embodiment of the handle assembly of the present invention.

9 is a structural view of a first magnet in the embodiment of the handle assembly of the present invention.

10 is a structural diagram of a first working state of an embodiment of the handle assembly of the present invention.

11 is a structural diagram of a second working state of the embodiment of the handle assembly of the present invention.

[0037] FIG. 12 is a structural view of a conventional handle assembly applied to a shower door.

[0038] Figure 13 is a structural view of the handle assembly of the present invention applied to a shower door.

[0039] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

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[0040] Shower door embodiment

[0041] As shown in FIG. 1 , the shower door of the present embodiment is a sliding door, including a fixed door 100 and a movable door 200 that is reciprocally slidable relative to the fixed door 100. The movable door 200 is mounted with a handle assembly 300. The tab assembly 300 has the structure of the following handle assembly embodiment.

In other embodiments of the present invention, the shower door may also be a hinge door, and those skilled in the art may apply the handle assembly 300 to different types of shower doors according to actual application needs.

[0043] Handle assembly embodiment

[0044] As shown in FIG. 2, the handle assembly 300 of the present embodiment is mounted in the mounting hole 201 of the movable door 200. In this embodiment, the mounting hole 201 is circular to facilitate the opening process. In other embodiments, the mounting hole 201 may be rectangular, elliptical or the like as needed.

[0045] The handle assembly 300 includes a handle holder 310 and a waterproof member 320 placed in the handle holder 310. The outer side of the handle holder 310 has the same shape as the mounting hole 201, and the outer side of the handle holder 310 cooperates with the mounting hole 201 to form a closed structure.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the handle holder 310 includes a through hole 311, a plurality of inner holes 312 provided around the through holes 311, and a plurality of first magnets 313 placed in the inner holes 312. The through hole 311 is disposed in the middle of the handle holder 310, and the inner side hole 312 is disposed in the handle holder 310.

The handle holder 310 further includes an introduction hole 314 that communicates with the inner hole 312 for inserting the first magnet 313. The handle holder 310 further includes an outwardly extending rim 315. The rim 315 includes a contact surface 316 that is parallel to the cross section of the through hole 311. The contact surface 316 is for bonding to the side of the movable door 200 to fix the handle 310. In the movable door 200.

[0048] The semicircular hole wall of the inner hole 312 adjacent to the through hole 311 has a relatively thin thickness. For example, the inner hole 312 has a thickness of about 0.5111111 near the side wall of the through hole 311. When the thickness of the side wall is the above value, the magnetic attraction requirement can be satisfied, and a simple production process can be employed.

As shown in FIG. 9, the first magnet 313 has a cylindrical shape and is divided into a south pole 317 and a north pole 318 in the radial direction. In other embodiments, the first magnet 313 may be arranged in a rectangular cylinder shape as needed.

[0050] When the first magnet 313 is placed in the inner hole 312, its axis is parallel to the inner hole 312, and the first magnet 3 13 is rotatable about the axis in the inner hole 312. \¥0 2019/095166 卩(:1' 2017/111174

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As shown in FIG. 2, the waterproof member 320 is composed of a first waterproof sheet 321 and a second waterproof sheet 322. The first waterproof sheet 32 1 and the second waterproof sheet 322 have the same structure. As shown in Figs. 6 to 7, the first waterproof sheets 321 each include a sheet body 323 and a groove 324 at the edge of the sheet body 323. In the present embodiment, the groove 324 has a semicircular shape. As shown in Fig. 8, the first waterproof sheet 321 and the second waterproof sheet 322 are symmetrically overlapped and connected, and the sheet body 323 forms a flap 325. The inside of the recess 324 forms an outer hole 326, and the outer side forms a flange 327. In the present embodiment, the first waterproof sheet 321 and the second waterproof sheet 322 are bonded by an adhesive.

[0052] The waterproof member 320 further includes a second magnet 328 located in the outer hole 326, and the second magnet 328 has the same structure as the first magnet 313. When the second magnet 328 is placed in the outer aperture 326, its axis is parallel to the outer aperture 326 and the second magnet 328 is rotatable about the axis in the outer aperture 326.

[0053] The working principle of the handle assembly 300 of the present embodiment is that when the door needs to be opened and closed, the user can push the waterproof member 320 in any direction at any position of the waterproof member 320. As shown in FIGS. 10 to 11, the waterproof member 320 is according to an external force. The position and direction will move at one edge to expose the inner wall of the through hole 311 for contact, and the user applies the force to the inner wall of the through hole 311 to realize the movement of the movable door 200, at this time, opposite to the edge on which the movement occurs. At the other edge, due to the magnetic force, it is still sucked, ensuring that the waterproof member 320 is in contact with the handle holder 310 and does not leave the handle holder 310. After the external force provided by the user disappears, since the first magnet 313 and the second magnet 328 can freely rotate about the axis, the first magnet 313 and the second magnet 328 are automatically adjusted to the heteropolar attraction due to the action of the magnetic force, regardless of the waterproof member 320. Any one of the edges or moving in any one direction can automatically suck the waterproof member 320 into the through hole 311, thereby functioning as a waterproof.

[0054] As shown in FIG. 12, the existing handle assembly 330 is generally fixed to the movable door 210 and protrudes outward from the movable door 210. For the sliding door, the movable door 210 cannot be fixed and fixed due to the blocking of the handle assembly 330. The doors 110 are completely coincident, thus reducing the space in and out of the position. As shown in FIG. 13, the handle assembly 300 of the present embodiment has a slightly outward convex shape except for the rim 315, and the remaining portions are embedded in the mounting hole 201 of the movable door 200. The handle assembly 300 does not exist in the movable door 200 and the fixed door. A projection is formed between the 100, and the movable door 200 and the fixed door 100 can completely overlap, thereby saving space.

[0055] It is to be understood that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention, and various changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and scope of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention. \¥0 2019/095166 卩(:1' 2017/111174

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Industrial Applicability

The shower door of the present invention is suitable for use in the field assembly of a customer's bathroom, and the handle assembly of the present invention is mainly applied to a shower door, and is particularly suitable for sliding doors. The shower door includes a fixed door and a movable door, and the handle assembly is mounted in the mounting hole of the movable door. With the product of the present invention, the handle assembly of the shower door provides a waterproof, space saving benefit. The handle assembly is easily assembled and mounted on the movable door, and the waterproof member can be swung in any direction and magnetically attracted to the handle.

Claims

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[Claim 1] A handle assembly comprising a handle, the handle comprising a through hole; wherein: the handle further comprises a plurality of inner holes and a plurality of first magnets disposed in the inner holes The inner hole is disposed around the through hole; the first magnet is cylindrical, and the first magnet axis is parallel to the inner hole and is divided into north and south poles in a radial direction, and the first magnet can be Rotating about the axis in the inner hole;

The handle assembly further includes a waterproof member, the waterproof member includes a blocking piece and a flange at an edge of the blocking piece; the waterproof member is placed in the through hole, and the protruding edge is engaged with the through hole;

The flange includes a plurality of outer holes and a plurality of second magnets disposed in the outer holes; the outer holes are disposed around the flap; the second magnet is cylindrical, and the second magnet The axis is parallel to the inner bore and is divided into north and south poles in the radial direction, and the second magnet is rotatable about the axis in the outer bore.

[Claim 2] A handle assembly according to claim 1, wherein:

The inner hole is closer to the hole wall of the through hole than the hole wall away from the through hole.

[Claim 3] A handle assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein:

The first magnet has a cylindrical or rectangular parallelepiped shape; the second magnet has a cylindrical or rectangular cylinder shape.

[Claim 4] A handle assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that:

The waterproof member includes a first waterproof sheet and a second waterproof sheet;

The first waterproof sheet and the second waterproof sheet each include a sheet body and a groove at an edge of the sheet body;

The first waterproof sheet is coupled to the second waterproof sheet, the sheet body forms the flap, and the groove forms the outer hole.

[Claim 5] A handle assembly according to claim 4, wherein:

The first waterproof sheet and the second waterproof sheet are bonded or engaged.

[Claim 6] A handle assembly according to claim 4 or 5, wherein:

The groove is a semi-circular groove. \¥0 2019/095166 卩(:1' 2017/111174

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[Claim 7] A handle assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that:

The handle base further includes an outwardly extending rim edge, the rim edge including a contact surface parallel to the through hole cross section.

[Claim 8] A handle assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that:

The handle base further includes an introduction hole, and the introduction hole communicates with the inner hole.

[Claim 9] A shower door comprising a fixed door and a movable door sliding or rotating relative to the fixed door, wherein the movable door is provided with a mounting hole, and a handle assembly is fixed in the mounting hole, and the handle assembly includes a handle The handle base includes a through hole; the handle base further includes a plurality of inner holes and a plurality of first magnets disposed in the inner holes; the inner holes are disposed around the through holes; The first magnet has a cylindrical shape, and the first magnet axis is parallel to the inner hole and is divided into north and south poles in a radial direction, and the first magnet is rotatable about the axis in the inner hole;

[Claim 10] The shower door according to claim 9, wherein:

[Claim 11] The shower door according to any one of claims 9 or 10, characterized in that:

[Claim 12] The shower door according to any one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that:

The first waterproof sheet and the second waterproof sheet each include a sheet body and a groove at an edge of the sheet body; \¥0 2019/095166 卩(:1' 2017/111174

10 The first waterproof sheet is connected to the second waterproof sheet, the sheet body forms the flap, and the groove forms the outer hole.

[Claim 13] The shower door according to claim 12, wherein:

[Claim 14] The shower door according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that:

The groove is a semi-circular groove.

[Claim 15] The shower door according to any one of claims 9 to 14, characterized in that:

The handle base further includes an outwardly extending rim edge, the rim edge including a contact surface parallel to the through hole cross-section, the contact surface being bonded to the movable door.

[Claim 16] The shower door according to any one of claims 9 to 15, characterized in that: