Single-handed page turning reading stand

Abstract

This patent discloses a reading stand for one-handed page turning, including a frame, a flexible book clip, and a book clip holder. The book clip holder can adjust the rotation angle of the flexible book clip. Due to its length difference, the flexible book clip can switch between different gripping states via the book clip holder: a free position, a hovering critical position, or a maximum hovering position. This allows for one-handed switching of gripping states and page turning. The hovering characteristic of the flexible book clip ensures that it remains stably open after being lifted, providing invisible support for the hand turning pages. Users do not need to exert effort to keep the book clip open while turning pages, allowing them to focus entirely on the page-turning action itself. This intelligent interactive experience of "lift to stop, press to close" greatly reduces the operational burden, making long-term reading more relaxed and comfortable, and significantly improving user comfort and satisfaction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This patent relates to the field of school supplies support technology, particularly the field of reading stands, and especially to a reading stand that allows for one-handed page turning. Background Technology

[0002] Reading is the process of acquiring information from visual materials. Visual materials primarily consist of text and images, but also include symbols, formulas, charts, etc. The initial step is to transform visual material into sound, followed by comprehension. Reading is an active process, regulated and controlled by the reader according to different purposes, cultivating one's sentiments and enhancing self-cultivation. Reading is a thought process involving understanding, comprehending, absorbing, appreciating, evaluating, and exploring texts.

[0003] Reading racks facilitate reading traditional paper books, especially those with clips that hold specific pages. However, during reading, particularly with reference books, readers often flip through pages repeatedly. In these racks, only one page is held at a time. To turn a page, the reader typically needs to use one hand to open the clips while simultaneously turning the page with the other. Once the desired page is reached, the clips are then readjusted to secure the book. This traditional method requires a high degree of coordination between both hands, is cumbersome, disrupts the flow and immersion of reading, and significantly reduces reading efficiency.

[0004] To address the issue of low efficiency in turning pages, commonly known book clips for reading shelves employ structures such as torsion spring-type plastic clips or metal spring plates. A previous technology involved adding a secondary clip to the main clip. This approach aimed to allow for single-handed page turning by placing a small number of pages in the secondary clip. However, this structure has inherent limitations: the secondary clip relies solely on its own slight deformation to generate clamping force. When holding a large number of pages, the page thickness easily exceeds the clamping gap, leading to difficulty turning pages, excessive friction, and even page damage. Conversely, when holding too few pages, insufficient clamping force causes pages to slip accidentally from the secondary clip. Therefore, this secondary clip structure suffers from low practicality and poor reliability, failing to fundamentally solve the problem of single-handed page turning.

[0005] In conclusion, there is an urgent need for a book that can provide a stable grip, allow users to easily and smoothly turn pages with one hand, and does not damage the book's clip structure. Utility Model Content

[0006] This patent aims to solve the problems of cumbersome process, low reading efficiency, and inconsistent experience caused by the need for two hands to operate when turning pages in traditional reading shelves. This patent provides the following technical solution:

[0007] Firstly, a reading stand for one-handed page turning is provided, comprising: a stand for holding reading materials; a flexible book clip for holding the reading materials on the stand; a book clip fixing base for connecting the stand and the flexible book clip and enabling the flexible book clip to rotate; the flexible book clip includes clamping arms with different lengths, allowing the flexible book clip to switch between different clamping states when holding the reading materials, the clamping states being a free state position, a hovering critical position, or a hovering maximum position.

[0008] Furthermore, the flexible book clip includes a long arm, a short arm, and a foot, with the long arm and short arm connected by the foot; the length of the long arm is greater than the length of the short arm; the long arm and short arm are respectively fixed on both sides of the book clip fixing base.

[0009] Furthermore, the angle formed by the projection of the long arm and short arm along the transverse direction of the frame due to the length difference is a preset angle, which changes according to the clamping state; when the elastic book clip is in the free state, the preset angle is the minimum preset angle; when the elastic book clip is in the maximum hovering position, the preset angle is the maximum preset angle; when the elastic book clip is in the critical hovering position, the preset angle is between the maximum preset angle and the minimum preset angle.

[0010] Furthermore, when the elastic clip is in the free position, the long arm clamps the book due to the opposing force; when the elastic clip is in the critical position of suspension, the long and short arms can be lifted and suspended to turn the page; when the elastic clip is in the maximum suspension position, the long and short arms can be lifted and suspended to the maximum extent and remain in a non-rebound state.

[0011] Furthermore, when a downward pressure is applied to the elastic clip, the elastic clip can transition from a critical hovering position or a maximum hovering position to a free position; when an upward pulling force is applied to the elastic clip, the elastic clip can transition from a free position to a critical hovering position or a maximum hovering position.

[0012] Furthermore, the book clip holder includes a long arm mounting hole, a short arm mounting hole, and a rotating shaft. The long arm mounting hole and the short arm mounting hole are located on both sides of the book clip holder. The long arm is fixed in the long arm mounting hole, and the short arm is fixed in the short arm mounting hole. The long arm mounting hole and the short arm mounting hole are blind holes or through holes. The rotating shaft is located below the book clip holder, allowing the book clip holder to rotate the elastic book clip via the rotating shaft.

[0013] Furthermore, the shelf includes a book placement area and a stop, with the stop located below the book placement area; the stop includes a mounting hole for a fixed base, and a rotating shaft is disposed within the mounting hole for the fixed base and connected to the shelf.

[0014] Furthermore, the rotating shaft is fixed by screws or clips; the mounting hole of the fixing seat is one of the following shapes: circular, elliptical, triangular, quadrilateral, pentagonal or hexagonal.

[0015] Furthermore, the number of elastic book clips is 1 to 4; the elastic book clips are evenly distributed on the shelf.

[0016] Furthermore, the elastic book clip uses an elastic micro-deformation material, which can be one of a metal material, an engineering plastic, or a fiber-reinforced plastic.

[0017] This patent has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. This patent relates to the field of school supplies support technology, and a reading stand for one-handed page turning, including a frame, an elastic book clip and a book clip fixing base. The book clip fixing base can adjust the rotation angle of the elastic book clip. Due to the length difference of the elastic book clip, different clamping states can be switched through the book clip fixing base. The clamping states are a free state position, a hovering critical position or a hovering maximum position, thereby realizing the process of switching clamping states and turning pages with one hand.

[0019] 2. In this patent, the flexible book clip's suspension feature allows it to remain stably open after being lifted, providing invisible support for the hand turning pages. Users don't need to exert effort to keep the clip open while turning pages, allowing them to focus entirely on the act of turning. This intelligent interactive experience of "lifting to stop, pressing to close" greatly reduces the operational burden, making extended reading more relaxed and enjoyable, and significantly improving user comfort and satisfaction.

[0020] 3. In this patent, the structural design prioritizes convenience without sacrificing clamping reliability and structural durability. The elastic book clip operates based on the principle of material elastic deformation, using a metal material that is elastic and capable of slight deformation. This results in a stable and durable clamping force, ensuring that books are firmly secured in various reading environments and preventing accidental page slippage. The entire mechanism has a simple structure with few parts and no complex transmission components. This not only reduces manufacturing and assembly costs but also translates to a lower failure rate and a longer service life, demonstrating excellent reliability.

[0021] 4. This patent demonstrates a high degree of adaptability and flexibility. The rotatable design of the book clip holder allows users to fine-tune the clip's position according to the book's thickness and binding method, ensuring that the clamping force always acts on the most suitable spine area. This effectively secures the book while preventing damage to the pages or binding thread. Furthermore, by selecting elastic steel wires of different diameters or adjusting their initial preset angle, the clamping force can be easily adjusted to meet the clamping needs of different types of reading materials, from thin magazines to thick dictionaries.

[0022] 5. In this patent, two elastic book clips are symmetrically distributed along the spine groove. The spine is placed into the spine groove to further secure the book, ensuring a balanced distribution of clamping force. This design allows the book to unfold flat and be placed stably on the shelf, avoiding book tilting or page curling that may be caused by single-point clamping, further ensuring reading comfort and book safety.

[0023] 6. In this patent, the single-handed page-turning reading stand, through its length-difference, suspendable book clip structure, achieves true single-handed page-turning operation. Users no longer need to coordinate both hands to perform the actions of opening the book clip and turning the page, as with traditional reading stands. Now, the entire process of lifting the book clip, turning the page, and releasing the book clip can be completed with just the fingers of one hand. This greatly simplifies the operation, making page-turning incredibly smooth and intuitive, thereby reducing the tediousness and interruption caused by two-handed operation, and significantly improving the continuity and overall efficiency of reading. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this patent, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this patent and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a front view of the assembled reading list and reader of this patent.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a top view of the reading list and reader assembly for this patent;

[0027] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the reading catalog and reader for this patent.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a front view of the reader of this patent.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a top view of the reader of this patent.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the first elastic book clip of this patent;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the second elastic book clip of this patent;

[0032] Figure 8 This is an assembly diagram of the first book clip fixing base and the first elastic book clip of this patent;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the first elastic book clip of this patent in different positions.

[0034] The reference numerals in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0035] 100: Frame;

[0036] 110: Backing of book pages;

[0037] 120: Spine groove;

[0038] 130: Stopping part;

[0039] 140: First mounting hole for the fixing seat;

[0040] 150: Second mounting hole for the fixing seat;

[0041] 200: First book clip holder;

[0042] 210: Mounting hole for the first book clip long arm;

[0043] 220: First book clip short arm mounting hole;

[0044] 230: First axis of rotation;

[0045] 300: Second book clip holder;

[0046] 400: First flexible book clip;

[0047] 400a: The first elastic book clip in its free position;

[0048] 400b: The first elastic book clip at the critical position of hovering;

[0049] 400c: The first elastic book clip at its maximum hovering position;

[0050] 410: First short arm;

[0051] 420: First long arm;

[0052] 430: First foot;

[0053] 500: Second flexible book clip;

[0054] 510: Second short arm;

[0055] 520: The second long arm;

[0056] 530: Second foot;

[0057] 600: Reading list;

[0058] α: Preset angle. Detailed Implementation

[0059] The detailed features and advantages of this patent are described below in the specific embodiments. The content is sufficient to enable any person skilled in the art to understand the technical content of this patent and implement it accordingly. Based on the specification, claims and drawings disclosed in this specification, a person skilled in the art can easily understand the related objectives and advantages of this patent.

[0060] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this patent clearer, the embodiments of this patent will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0061] A reading stand for one-handed page turning, please refer to... Figures 1-3 Its core lies in an innovative, hovering clip structure that allows for the complete operation of lifting the clip, turning pages, and releasing the clip with just one hand.

[0062] The reading stand includes a frame 100, a flexible book clip, and a book clip fixing base. The book clip fixing base can adjust the rotation angle of the flexible book clip. Due to the length difference of the flexible book clip, the book clip fixing base can switch between different clamping states, namely the free state position, the hovering critical position, or the hovering maximum position.

[0063] Please refer to Figures 4-5 The frame 100 is the main supporting structure of the reading shelf, and the frame 100 as a whole imitates the outer contour of the reading book 600 when it is flipped flat. The frame 100 is provided with a back panel 110 for supporting the pages of the reading book 600. A spine groove 120 is provided in the middle of the back panel 110. This design facilitates the placement of the spine, allowing the book to be opened more flat while confining the spine within the spine groove 120.

[0064] The number of elastic book clips is 1 to 4. In this embodiment, the number of elastic book clips is preferably 2, namely the first elastic book clip 400 and the second elastic book clip 500. The first elastic book clip 400 and the second elastic book clip 500 are symmetrically distributed with the center line of the spine groove 120 as the axis of symmetry. The number of elastic book clips corresponds to the number of book clip fixing bases, fixing base mounting holes and rotating shafts, respectively.

[0065] Below the back panel 110 of the book page, at the bottom of the frame 100, there is a stop part 130. The stop part 130 not only serves to support and strengthen the structure of the frame 100, but more importantly, it is provided with mounting holes for mounting book clip holders. The first book clip holder 200 is installed in the first mounting hole 140, and the second book clip holder 300 is installed in the second mounting hole 150.

[0066] The book clip holder is the core hub connecting the frame 100 and the elastic book clip. In this embodiment, two book clip holders are preferably provided, namely a first book clip holder 200 and a second book clip holder 300, which are symmetrically distributed about the center line of the spine groove 120. This symmetrical layout ensures balanced clamping force, making the book more stable when clamped.

[0067] Please refer to Figures 6-9 The first book clip holder 200 has a pair of mounting holes, namely the first book clip long arm mounting hole 210 and the first book clip short arm mounting hole 220. At the same time, a first rotating shaft 230 extends downward from the bottom of the first book clip holder 200.

[0068] Similarly, the second book clip fixing base 300 is also provided with corresponding second book clip long arm mounting holes, second book clip short arm mounting holes, and a second rotating shaft.

[0069] The first book clip long arm mounting hole 210, the first book clip short arm mounting hole 220, the second book clip long arm mounting hole, and the second book clip short arm mounting hole are circular through holes, which are used to accommodate and fix the long arms and short arms of the first elastic book clip 400 and the second elastic book clip 500.

[0070] The rotating shaft is designed to be inserted into the circular first fixing seat mounting hole 140 and the second fixing seat mounting hole 150 on the stop part 130 of the frame 100, and is rotatably connected to the frame 100 by means of screws. The setting of the rotating shaft allows the entire book clip fixing seat together with the elastic book clip on it to rotate at a certain angle relative to the frame 100 as a whole.

[0071] The rotation range can cover multiple intervals, and the rotation angle of the rotating axis is 0~360°. This feature allows the book clip to adapt to the binding line position of books of different thicknesses, ensuring that the clamping force is always applied near the spine, preventing the book from arching or being damaged.

[0072] The first elastic book clip 400 and the second elastic book clip 500 are the core actuators for realizing one-handed operation and hovering functions. In this embodiment, the first elastic book clip 400 and the second elastic book clip 500 correspond to the positions of the first book clip fixing base 200 and the second book clip fixing base 300, respectively. The first long arm 420 and the first short arm 410 of the first elastic book clip 400 are fixed to both sides of the first book clip fixing base 200. The first long arm 420 is installed in the first book clip long arm mounting hole 210, and the first short arm 410 is installed in the first book clip short wall mounting hole. The first book clip long arm mounting hole 210 is close to the end of the first book clip fixing base 200, while the first book clip short wall mounting hole is close to the front end of the first book clip fixing base 200.

[0073] The second long arm 520 and the second short arm 510 of the second elastic book clip 500 are fixed on both sides of the second book clip fixing base 300, the second long arm 520 is installed in the second book clip long arm mounting hole, the second short arm 510 is installed in the second book clip short arm mounting hole, the second book clip long arm mounting hole is close to the end of the second book clip fixing base 300, and the second book clip short arm mounting hole is close to the front end of the second book clip fixing base 300.

[0074] Taking the first elastic book clip 400 as an example, the first elastic book clip 400 is formed by bending a piece of spring steel with excellent elastic performance, and the whole forms an approximately asymmetric "Ω" shaped structure. The structure comprises a first short arm 410, a first long arm 420, and a first foot portion 430 transitionally connecting the first short arm 410 and the first long arm 420, and the shape of the first foot portion 430 is the bending portion of the "Ω" shaped structure.

[0075] The first foot portion 430 constitutes the top bending area of the book clip, the length of the first long arm 420 is greater than the length of the first short arm 410, and this length difference is one of the key design elements that produce the hovering characteristic. In the unassembled free state of the book clip, an inherent preset angle α is formed between the first long arm 420 and the first short arm 410. The second elastic book clip 500 has a completely mirror-symmetrical structure to the first elastic book clip 400, and comprises a second short arm 510, a second long arm 520 and a second foot portion 530.

[0076] The assembly process of the entire reading stand is as follows: first, align the first rotating shaft 230 of the first book clip fixing base 200 with the first fixing base mounting hole 140 on the stand body 100 and insert it, and fix it with a screw, so as to ensure that the first book clip fixing base 200 can rotate via the first rotating shaft 230. The second book clip fixing base 300 is installed in the same way.

[0077] Subsequently, the installation of the first elastic book clip 400 and the second elastic book clip 500 is carried out. Insert the end of the first short arm 410 of the first elastic book clip 400 into the first book clip short arm mounting hole 220 from above or the side, and simultaneously insert the end of the first long arm 420 of the first elastic book clip 400 into the first book clip long arm mounting hole 210 from the other side.

[0078] Because the preset angle α of the first elastic clip 400 in its free state is smaller than the spatial angle defined by the mounting holes of the long and short arms after installation, the elastic clip undergoes significant elastic deformation during the forced insertion into the first clip holder 200, forcibly expanding its preset angle α. This deformation allows the elastic clip to store a large amount of elastic restoring potential energy, thereby generating a continuous counterforce. This counterforce ultimately manifests as a downward pressing force exerted by the first long arm 420 on the pages, thus achieving the clamping function. The second elastic clip 500 is installed on the second clip holder 300 in the same manner. At this time, the assembled first elastic clip 400 and second elastic clip 500 are in a free position, and the book 600 is clamped.

[0079] After assembly, the first elastic book clip 400 and the second elastic book clip 500 exhibit unique hovering characteristics. Taking the working process of the first elastic book clip 400 as an example, it includes three states: the first elastic book clip 400a in a free state, the first elastic book clip 400b in a hovering critical position, or the first elastic book clip 400c in a hovering maximum position. The microscopic principle is as follows.

[0080] In its free position, the first elastic clip 400a, under the internally stored counterforce, presses its long arm firmly against the back of the book page, securely holding the book 600 in place. At this time, the preset angle α of the elastic clip is in a relatively small state due to assembly deformation. When the user needs to turn a page, they only need to hook the foot of the elastic clip with a single finger and lift it upwards.

[0081] In the initial lifting phase, the counterforce of the elastic clip needs to be overcome. As the lifting height increases, when the elastic clip is raised to the critical hovering position, a key micromechanical phenomenon occurs: at this point, the deformation state of the elastic clip causes the direction of its internal elastic restoring force to pass precisely through the theoretical instantaneous center of rotation of the clip's mounting axis. At this critical point, the elastic clip's own weight and elastic torque reach a balance, allowing the elastic clip to maintain its raised position without rebounding without continuous external support, thus achieving hovering.

[0082] The preset angle α of the first elastic clip 400b, at its hovering critical position, is significantly increased compared to its free state. The user can then use this free hand to turn pages. If the user continues to lift the elastic clip upwards, it will reach its maximum hovering position, at which point the preset angle α reaches its maximum value in the hovering state. At the maximum hovering position, the contact points and lever arms of the ends of the long and short arms of the first elastic clip 400c with the inner wall of the mounting hole reach a new equilibrium point, allowing it to maintain its hovering position.

[0083] After turning the page, the user simply needs to gently press down on the elastic clip with their finger, moving it downwards from the hovering threshold or maximum hovering position. Once its position falls below the hovering threshold, the torque generated by the internal elastic reaction force changes direction, quickly and automatically driving the elastic clip to spring back to its free position, re-pressing the page. The entire page-turning process can be completed smoothly and efficiently with one hand.

[0084] This patent specification uses directional terms such as "front," "rear," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "side," "top," and "bottom" to describe various example structural parts and components of this patent. However, the use of these terms is merely for illustrative purposes and is based on the orientation of the examples shown in the accompanying drawings. Since the embodiments disclosed in this patent can be arranged in different orientations, these directional terms are for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered as limitations. For example, "upper" and "lower" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or the same as the direction of gravity.

[0085] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable way without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this patent will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0086] Furthermore, various implementations of this patent can be combined in any way, and as long as they do not violate the spirit of this patent, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this patent.

Claims

1. A single-handed page turning reading stand, characterized in that, include: Shelves, used to hold reading materials; A flexible book clip is used to hold the reading books on the shelf. A book clip holder connects the frame and the elastic book clip respectively and enables the elastic book clip to rotate; The elastic book clip includes clamping arms with different lengths, allowing the elastic book clip to switch between different clamping states when clamping the book being read. The clamping states are a free position, a hovering critical position, or a hovering maximum position.

2. The reading stand of claim 1, wherein The elastic book clip includes a long arm, a short arm, and a foot, with the long arm and the short arm connected by the foot. The length of the long arm is greater than the length of the short arm; The long arm and the short arm are respectively fixed on both sides of the book clip fixing base.

3. The reading stand of claim 2, wherein, Since the angle formed by the projection of the long arm and the short arm along the lateral direction of the frame due to the length difference is a preset angle, the preset angle changes according to the clamping state; When the elastic book clip is in the free state position, the preset angle is the minimum preset angle; When the elastic book clip is at the maximum hovering position, the preset angle is the maximum preset angle; When the elastic book clip is at the hovering critical position, the preset angle is between the maximum preset angle and the minimum preset angle.

4. The reading stand of claim 2, wherein When the elastic book clip is in the free state position, the long arm clamps the book due to the reverse force. When the elastic clip is in the hovering critical position, the long arm and the short arm can be lifted and hovered to turn the pages; When the elastic book clip is in the maximum hovering position, the long arm and the short arm can be lifted and hovered to the maximum extent and remain in a non-rebounding state.

5. The reading stand of claim 4, wherein, When a downward pressure is applied to the elastic clip, the elastic clip can change from the hovering critical position or the hovering maximum position to the free state position; When an upward pulling force is applied to the elastic clip, the elastic clip can change from the free state position to the hovering critical position or the hovering maximum position.

6. The reading stand of claim 2, wherein The book clip holder includes a book clip long arm mounting hole, a book clip short arm mounting hole, and a rotating shaft. The book clip long arm mounting hole and the book clip short arm mounting hole are located on both sides of the book clip holder. The long arm is fixed in the book clip long arm mounting hole, and the short arm is fixed in the book clip short arm mounting hole. The mounting holes for the long arm of the book clip and the mounting holes for the short arm of the book clip are blind holes or through holes; The rotating shaft is located below the book clip holder, allowing the book clip holder to rotate the elastic book clip via the rotating shaft.

7. The reading holder according to claim 6, characterized in that, The shelf includes a book placement area and a stop, with the stop located below the book placement area; The stop includes a fixed base mounting hole, and the rotating shaft is disposed in the fixed base mounting hole and connected to the frame.

8. The reading stand of claim 7, wherein, The rotating shaft is fixed by screws or clips; The shape of the mounting hole of the fixing base is one of the following: circular, elliptical, triangular, quadrilateral, pentagonal or hexagonal.

9. The reading stand of claim 1, wherein, The number of elastic book clips is 1 to 4; the elastic book clips are evenly distributed on the shelf.

10. The reading stand of claim 1, wherein, The elastic book clip is made of an elastic micro-deformation material, which is one of a metal material, an engineering plastic, or a fiber-reinforced plastic.

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