Integrated door assembly of a prefab modular shed
The present subject matter discloses an integrated door assembly for a prefabricated shed constructed from modular plastic components or panels. The door assembly comprises a door panel that includes a door side panel and a door body, which are integrally formed through blow molding. The door body is connected to the door side panel via an embedded folding groove, featuring a thinner plastic material at the fold to allow for flexibility and ease of movement. Additionally, the door assembly incorporates a pivotable frame bracket that encases the edges of the hinged, rotating panels, enhancing both strength and durability.
1 . A door assembly of a blow-molded modular shed, comprising:
a pair of door panels, each door panel comprising a door side panel connected to a door body via an embedded folding groove defined by a living hinge extending an entire length thereof dividing each panel into a first leaf and a second leaf, wherein the embedded folding groove enables the door body to rotate in relation to the door side panel; and
a plurality of pivotable frame brackets, each pivotable frame bracket encasing an edge of the door side panel and the door body proximate the embedded folding groove, each pivotable frame bracket comprising a pair of rotatable support members having sidewalls affixed to and reinforcing the door panels.
2 . The door assembly of claim 1 , wherein each door panel further comprises a recessed door handle.
3 . The door assembly of claim 1 , wherein fitting edges of the pair of door panels have staggered interlocking structure to engage the two door panels in a closed position.
4 . The door assembly of claim 1 , wherein the door side panel and door body are constrained within corresponding U-shaped grooves on the pair of rotatable support members.
5 . The door assembly of claim 1 , wherein the side walls of the pair of rotatable support members have through holes, and corresponding mounting holes provided on corresponding positions of the door side panel and door body.
6 . The door assembly of claim 5 , further comprising a plurality of fixation components configured to fix the plurality of pivotable frame brackets via the through holes and the corresponding mounting holes.
7 . A door assembly of a blow-molded modular shed, comprising:
a pair of foldable door panels, each door panel comprising a door side panel connected to a door body via an embedded folding groove, wherein the embedded folding groove is defined by a living hinge extending an entire length thereof dividing each foldable panel into a first leaf and a second leaf, and wherein the embedded folding groove enables the door body to rotate in relation to the door side panel; and
a plurality of metal pivotable frame brackets, each metal pivotable frame bracket encasing an edge of the door side panel and the door body proximate the embedded folding groove, each metal pivotable frame bracket comprising a pair of rotatable support members having sidewalls affixed to and reinforcing the door panels.
8 . The door assembly of claim 7 , wherein each door panel further comprises a recessed door handle.
9 . The door assembly of claim 7 , wherein fitting edges of the pair of door panels have staggered interlocking structure to engage the two door panels in a closed position.
10 . The door assembly of claim 7 , wherein the door side panel and door body are constrained within corresponding U-shaped grooves on the pair of rotatable support members.
11 . The door assembly of claim 10 , wherein the side walls of the pair of rotatable support members have through holes, and corresponding mounting holes provided on corresponding positions of the door side panel and door body.
12 . The door assembly of claim 11 , further comprising a plurality of fixation components configured to fix the plurality of metal pivotable frame brackets via the through holes and the corresponding mounting holes.
13 . A modular shed structure made of molded plastic panels, comprising:
a floor comprising a plurality of floor panels;
a plurality of wall panels coupled with the plurality of floor panels;
a door assembly comprising:
a pair of foldable door panels, each door panel comprising a door side panel connected to a door body via a first embedded folding groove, wherein the first embedded folding groove is defined by a first living hinge extending an entire length thereof dividing each door panel into a first leaf and a second leaf, and wherein the first embedded folding groove enables the door body to rotate in relation to the door side panel; and
a plurality of metal pivotable frame brackets, each metal pivotable frame bracket encasing an edge of the door side panel and the door body proximate the first embedded folding groove, each metal pivotable frame bracket comprising a pair of rotatable support members having sidewalls affixed to and reinforcing the door panels; and
a roof that comprises a central roof panel that is foldable via a second embedded folding groove defined by a second living hinge and one or more side roof panels coupled thereto.
14 . The modular shed structure of claim 13 , wherein the door side panel and door body are constrained within corresponding U-shaped grooves on the pair of rotatable support members.
15 . The modular shed structure of claim 13 , wherein the side walls of the pair of rotatable support members have through holes, and corresponding mounting holes provided on corresponding positions of the door side panel and door body.
16 . The modular shed structure of claim 15 , further comprising a plurality of fixation components configured to fix the plurality of metal pivotable frame brackets via the through holes and the corresponding mounting holes.