CN-122029337-A - Vertical slats connected to form a flexible sliding door mounted on a hidden track

Abstract

A door mechanism includes a track including a flange, and a door mounted on the track, the door including a first slat and a second slat, wherein the first slat includes a first tab and the second slat includes a second tab, and wherein the door is mounted on the track using the first tab and the second tab.

Inventors

• William Justin Sloan

Assignees

• 威廉·贾斯汀·斯隆

Dates

Publication Date

20260512

Application Date

20240927

Priority Date

20230929

Claims (20)

1. 1. A door mechanism, the door mechanism comprising: A track, the track comprising: Flange, and A door mounted on the track, the door comprising: a first slat, and And a second slat.
2. 2. The door mechanism of claim 1, wherein: The first slat includes a first tab, and The second panel includes a second tab.
3. 3. The door mechanism of claim 2, wherein the door is mounted on the track using the first tab and the second tab.
4. 4. The door mechanism of claim 3, wherein the flange and the first tab are configured to prevent the door from being removed from the track.
5. 5. The door mechanism of claim 4, wherein the door is configured to perform door movement when a lateral force is applied to the door.
6. 6. The door mechanism of claim 5, wherein: The track includes a curved portion, and The door is configured to pass through the curved portion while remaining mounted on the track.
7. 7. The door mechanism of claim 6, wherein: The first tab includes a first rounded surface, and The second tab includes a second rounded surface.
8. 8. The door mechanism of claim 7, wherein the first rounded surface contacts the flange as the door passes through the bend.
9. 9. A memory cell, the memory cell comprising: The box, the box includes: An outer front face, and An outer side; a first rail mounted on the outer front and the outer side, and A door mounted on the first track, the door comprising: A plurality of slats.
10. 10. The storage unit of claim 9, wherein a second rail is mounted on the exterior front and the exterior side.
11. 11. The storage unit of claim 10, wherein the door is mounted on the second rail.
12. 12. The storage unit of claim 11, wherein each of the plurality of slats includes a first tab and a second tab.
13. 13. The storage unit of claim 12, wherein each first tab of the plurality of slats is mounted on the first rail.
14. 14. The storage unit of claim 13, wherein each second tab of the plurality of slats is mounted on the second rail.
15. 15. The storage unit of claim 14, wherein the door remains outside the enclosure as the door moves.
16. 16. A memory cell, the memory cell comprising: The box, the box includes: An outer front face; An opening in the outer front face; an upper rail mounted on the outer front face above the opening; A lower rail mounted on the outer front face below the opening, and A door mounted on the upper rail and the lower rail, the door comprising: A plurality of slats.
17. 17. The storage unit of claim 16, wherein a door height of the door is greater than a box height of the box.
18. 18. The storage unit of claim 17, wherein the exterior front and the opening are not visible when the door is in a closed position and the storage unit is viewed from a front perspective.
19. 19. The storage unit of claim 18, wherein the upper track and the lower track are not visible when the door is in the closed position and the storage unit is viewed from a front perspective.
20. 20. The memory cell of claim 19, wherein: the box further comprises an outer side; the plurality of slats including end slats, and The end slats obstruct the view of the exterior side when the door is in the closed position and the storage unit is viewed from a front perspective.

Description

Vertical slats connected to form a flexible sliding door mounted on a hidden track Background Some devices are typically capable of performing certain functions, while other devices are not configured or capable of performing these functions. In such a case, it may be desirable to adjust one or more systems to enhance the functionality of devices that are not capable of performing these functions. Drawings The drawings illustrate certain aspects of some examples of the present disclosure and should not be used to limit or define the present disclosure. FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram of a closed memory cell. FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram of a partially opened memory cell. FIG. 1C is a schematic diagram of an open memory cell. Fig. 2A is a schematic view of a standard slat. Fig. 2B is a schematic view of an end slat. Fig. 2C is a schematic illustration of a cutout in a standard slat. Fig. 2D is a schematic view of the cut-out in the end panel. Fig. 2E is a schematic diagram of an example slat. Fig. 3A is a schematic view of a track segment. Fig. 3B is a schematic view of a track with a curved portion. Fig. 3C is a schematic view of the track broken down into smaller parts. Fig. 4A is a schematic view of a slat on a track from a front perspective. Fig. 4B is a schematic view of the slats on the track from the rear perspective. Fig. 4C is a schematic view of the slats on the track from the side. Fig. 4D is a schematic view of the end slat at the bend of the track. Fig. 4E is a schematic view of a plurality of slats moving around a curved portion of a track. Fig. 4F is a schematic top view of a tab on a curved portion of a track. Fig. 5A is a schematic diagram of three closed memory cells arranged side by side. Fig. 5B is a schematic diagram of three memory cells arranged side by side. Fig. 5C is a schematic diagram of a memory cell, showing a visually uniform door surface. Detailed Description Summary and advantages In general, one or more embodiments of a system for a flexible door mounted on a hidden track are disclosed. When closed, the flexible door described herein allows the contents of the storage unit, the track, and the exterior of the storage unit to be obscured from view. Furthermore, when opened, the flexible door allows unimpeded access to the storage unit without the door protruding outward. In a conventional cabinet, a door is made of panels hinged to swing open and closed. If the door is made of an opaque material, the contents of the cabinet cannot be viewed without opening the cabinet door. Thus, if a user wishes to see the contents of the cabinet, the cabinet door must remain open. However, when the door is opened, the door protrudes into the living space around the cabinet. This arrangement is not ideal when the living space is limited, as the volume around the cabinet is encroached and the passage is blocked. In addition, the open cabinet door can create dangerous obstructions that can cause injury when accidentally touched (e.g., head injury from the upper cabinet door, leg/knee injury from the bottom cabinet door, etc.). One potential solution is to have the cabinet door (at least partially) made of a transparent material (e.g. glass) or to remove the cabinet door entirely. However, this solution has drawbacks. With glass doors (or no doors), the contents of the cabinet cannot be hidden from view. That is, using an opaque door, the user may choose to have the contents visible (when open) or the contents hidden (when closed). But using a transparent door (or no door), there is no such choice. Another potential solution is to use a hingeless roller door. Similar to a roll-top desk (rolltop desk) (which opens sideways), individual wood slats can be flexibly connected to form a larger door with the top and bottom inserted into opposing grooves allowing the door to slide open and closed. The recess may be placed such that when opened, the door is rolled into the volume inside the cabinet. Thus, when the door is "open", the door does not encroach on the surrounding space (reducing the chance of accidental contact). However, conventional roller doors have a number of disadvantages. The top and bottom of the slats are inserted into grooves that are embedded into the cabinet-taking up the peripheral space of the cabinet. In addition, the front edges of the top and bottom surfaces of the cabinet remain visible, providing a "functional" aesthetic that may be undesirable (or less prone to concealment). The lower groove may accumulate debris, causing the door to jam, thus requiring periodic inspection and maintenance to clear unwanted particles. A considerable volume must be reserved inside the cabinet to store the rolling door (when opened). In order to smooth the door movement sufficiently, the radius of the curvature of the groove must be large enough to accommodate the widest insertion strip. Thus, rolling doors require either (i) grooves with large radius bends (making the corners of the cabinet