Graphic and / or threaded bottle cap display device

Abstract

A graphic and / or threaded bottle cap display device, suitable for shoe body, backpack, clothing and other soft substrate surface products, the display device includes a display base having an assembly slot and external threads, provided for displaying graphic caps or threaded bottle caps and fixed to the product surface through a restricting plate or a bottom plate, the display base can be fixed in a variety of ways, such as bonding, sewing, hot pressing or magnetic suction technology, to meet the needs of stability and flexibility, such a device combines waste bottle caps with text or patterns, both environmental protection and fun, realizing low-cost and personalized display effect, adapting to a variety of product surface installation methods, and supporting the replacement of cover parts to show diversified design.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to display devices, and more particularly to display devices for displaying trademark images and / or threaded bottle caps. Prior Technology

[0002] In today's footwear manufacturing industry, most manufacturers adopt an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) production model, producing the same or similar styles of shoes for different brands. Typically, a specific trademark is placed on the shoe for later sales, but different brands or customized needs place diverse requirements on trademark placement, increasing the complexity of the production process and consequently raising OEM manufacturing costs.

[0003] Currently, there are various ways to display trademarks on shoes, such as embroidery, heat transfer printing, embossing, or adhesive bonding. However, these technologies require specific processes for different trademark designs, leading to adjustments in the production line when branding the same shoe model. This is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive but also reduces production efficiency. Furthermore, these traditional methods are particularly costly for handling small-batch orders or customized needs.

[0004] On the other hand, with increasing environmental awareness, the recycling and reuse of PET bottles has received widespread attention. However, current recycling systems mainly target PET bottle bodies, while PP bottle caps are often not effectively recycled and reused. This results in a large number of PET bottle caps being discarded after use, failing to fully realize their recycling value and burdening the environment.

[0005] Against this backdrop, developing an innovative device that combines text and / or graphic display with the reuse of PET bottle caps has become an urgent priority. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To overcome the aforementioned technical problems, the present invention aims to provide a graphic and / or screw-cap display device. This device can be applied to the surface of various products with soft substrates, such as shoes, backpacks, and clothing, allowing for the display of different trademarks using a single production method to meet personalized needs. Furthermore, this display device innovatively utilizes discarded screw-caps, cleverly combining them with text and / or graphics to achieve a design that is both environmentally friendly and fun, reducing production costs and complying with green production requirements.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a display device for being fixed to the surface of a flexible substrate of a product; wherein the display device includes: a display base, having a base plate portion formed thereon, the surface of the base plate portion having an assembly groove integrally formed thereon, the assembly groove having opposing inner wall surfaces and outer wall surfaces; an external thread formed on the outer wall surface; the outer wall surface of the assembly groove of the display base is a groove with a circular cross-section, the base plate portion is formed as a circular plate having the same center as the assembly groove, and the outer diameter of the base plate portion is larger than the outer diameter of the assembly groove; the display base is mounted and fixed to the surface of the product through the base plate portion.

[0008] According to the present invention, the display stand is fixed to the surface of the product by means of adhesive fixing, sewing fixing, hot pressing fixing, riveting fixing, ultrasonic welding, snap-on installation, magnetic fixing, cold pressing molding, injection molding integrated technology, electromagnetic welding, buckle fixing or tape fixing.

[0009] According to the present invention, the display device further includes a limiting piece, the limiting piece having a through hole in the center, the diameter of the through hole being larger than the maximum outer diameter of the assembly groove of the display base; the assembly groove passes through the through hole of the limiting piece; thereby, the display device is fixed to the surface of a soft substrate of a product by sewing along the periphery of the limiting piece with a sewing thread.

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention further provides a display device. A display stand has a base plate, on the surface of which an assembly groove is integrally formed. The assembly groove has opposing inner and outer wall surfaces. A limiting groove is formed on the inner wall surface, and an external thread is formed on the outer wall surface. The outer wall surface of the assembly groove of the display stand is a groove with a circular cross-section, and a limiting hole is provided in the center of the base plate. An adapter is formed with a base, a central post protruding from the center of the base, a snap-fit ​​portion at the end of the central post, and a ring neck formed near the end of the central post adjacent to the snap-fit ​​portion; A limiting piece with a perforation in the center; The central column of the adapter sequentially passes through the through hole of the limiting piece and the limiting hole of the display base; thereby, the display base and the adapter are inserted into the assembly groove through the buckle and are locked together with the bottom surface of the assembly groove, so that the limiting piece is clamped between the display base and the adapter, and the outer diameter of the limiting piece is larger than the maximum outer diameter of the display base and the adapter.

[0011] According to the present invention, the display device is fixed to the surface of a soft substrate of a product by sewing a thread along the periphery of the limiting piece.

[0012] According to the present invention, in the aforementioned display device, the assembly groove of the display base is formed as a groove with a circular inner wall surface, and a limiting groove is formed on the inner wall surface. The assembly groove is used to accommodate and fix a graphic cover. The graphic cover is formed as a circular cover component corresponding to the inner wall surface of the assembly groove. The graphic cover has a display sealing part and an annular wall that is sealed around the periphery of the display sealing part. A limiting rib is formed on the outer surface of the annular wall corresponding to the limiting groove of the display base. The graphic cover is inserted into the assembly groove, and the limiting rib and the limiting groove engage in a convex-concave fit, and the display sealing part is exposed in the groove opening of the assembly groove.

[0013] According to the present invention, in the aforementioned display device, the assembly groove of the display base is formed as a groove with a circular inner wall surface, and the assembly groove is used to accommodate and fix a graphic cover; the graphic cover is formed as a circular cover component corresponding to the inner wall surface of the assembly groove, and the graphic cover has a display sealing part and an annular wall that is sealed around the periphery of the display sealing part; the graphic cover is inserted into the assembly groove, and the annular wall of the graphic cover fits tightly with the inner wall surface of the assembly groove, and the display sealing part is exposed in the groove opening of the assembly groove.

[0014] According to the present invention, in the aforementioned display device, the external thread of the display base is used to lock a threaded bottle cap; the threaded bottle cap is formed with a top sealing portion and a side sealing portion, and the inner surface of the side sealing portion is provided with an internal thread corresponding to the external thread of the display base; the threaded bottle cap is screwed into the external thread of the display base through the internal thread.

[0015] According to the present invention, in the aforementioned display device, the material of the surface layer of the flexible substrate is selected from one or a combination of fabric, leather, and soft plastic.

[0016] According to the present invention, the aforementioned threaded bottle cap generally refers to a bottle cap with an internal thread structure, and the bottle cap may be a PET bottle, PP bottle, glass bottle or aluminum foil-wrapped bottle cap; in addition, the external thread of the display stand that locks with the threaded bottle cap may be 1 turn, 1.5 turns, 2 turns or 2.5 turns, but is not limited to these; each of the above specific values ​​can be used as the endpoint value of another range.

[0017] Regarding the techniques, means, and other effects adopted by the present invention to achieve the above objectives, preferred embodiments are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0018] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional exploded view of the first embodiment of the demonstration device of the present invention; Figure 2 is a three-dimensional combined structure schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the demonstration device of the present invention; Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the present invention at the section line 3-3 in Figure 2; Figure 4 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram showing the interlocking fit between the display base and the graphic cover of the display device of the present invention; Figure 5 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the display device of the present invention combined with the bottle cap; Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the present invention at the section line 5-5 in Figure 4; Figure 7 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the demonstration device of the present invention assembled on the surface of a flexible substrate; Figure 8 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention's display device located at the tongue of a shoe; Figure 9 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the device of the present invention located on the outside of the shoe body; Figure 10 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the display device of the present invention located on the outside of a backpack. Implementation

[0019] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, the following description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments shown in Figures 1 to 11.

[0020] Figures 1 to 3 show a first embodiment of the graphic and / or threaded bottle cap display device of the present invention. In the first embodiment, the display device mainly includes a display base 10, an adapter 20, and a limiting piece 40, for displaying trademark text or patterns on a graphic cap 30.

[0021] As shown in Figure 1, the display stand 10 has a base plate 11, and an assembly groove 12 is integrally formed on the surface of the base plate 11. The assembly groove 12 has opposing inner and outer wall surfaces; an external thread 14 is formed on the outer wall surface; both the inner and outer wall surfaces of the assembly groove 12 of the display stand 10 are circular cross-section grooves, and a limiting hole 15 is provided in the center of the base plate 11. The adapter 20 has a base 21, and a central post 22 protrudes from the center of the base 21. The end of the central post 22 is formed into a snap-fit ​​part 24, and the central post 22 tapers near its end to form a ring neck 23 adjacent to the snap-fit ​​part 24. The limiting piece 40 has a through hole 41 in the center.

[0022] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the central post 22 of the adapter 20 sequentially passes through the through hole 41 of the limiting piece 40 and the limiting hole 15 of the display base 10; thereby, the display base 10 and the adapter 20 are inserted into the assembly groove 12 through the snap-fit ​​part 24 and are mutually locked and fixed to each other on the bottom surface 121 of the assembly groove 12, so that the limiting piece 40 is clamped between the display base 10 and the adapter 20; as shown in Figure 3, the display base 10 has its maximum outer diameter at its base plate 11, and the adapter... The adapter 20 has its maximum outer diameter at its base 21; the outer diameter of the limiting piece 40 is larger than the maximum outer diameter of the display stand 10 and the adapter 20, so that the display device is fixed to the surface of a soft substrate layer A of a product by sewing along the periphery of the limiting piece 40 through a stitch 60, forming the base 21 of the adapter 20 clamped and fixed between the limiting piece 40 and the soft substrate layer A, so that the display stand 10 can be fixed to the surface of the soft substrate layer A through the adapter 20 and the limiting piece 40.

[0023] In this embodiment of the invention, the graphic cover 30 is installed in the assembly slot 12 of the display base 10 to achieve a display effect. Specifically, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the graphic cover 30 is shaped into a round cover corresponding to the inner wall of the assembly slot 12. The graphic cover 30 has a display sealing part 31 and an annular wall 32 that is sealed around the periphery of the display sealing part 31. The graphic cover 30 is inserted into the assembly slot 12, and the annular wall 32 of the graphic cover 30 fits tightly with the inner wall of the assembly slot 12, thereby exposing the display sealing part 31 in the slot of the assembly slot 12, and at the same time, the text and / or patterns formed on the outer surface of the display sealing part 31 are displayed.

[0024] As shown in Figure 3, in this embodiment of the invention, the limiting hole 15 of the display stand 10 is sequentially formed with a large diameter portion 151, a constricted neck portion 153, and a small diameter portion 152 along the opening direction from the outside to the inside; the central post 22 of the adapter 20, which is assembled through the limiting hole 15, is formed with an annular plane 25 adjacent to the snap-fit ​​portion 24 and the annular neck portion 23. When the central post 22 passes through the limiting hole 15, the central post 22 is mainly accommodated in the large diameter portion 151, the annular neck portion 23 is accommodated in the constricted neck portion 153 and the small diameter portion 152, the snap-fit ​​portion 24 is accommodated in the assembly groove 12, and the annular plane 25 is in contact with the bottom surface of the assembly groove 12, thereby enhancing the bonding strength between the display stand 10 and the adapter 20 and effectively preventing the display stand 10 from detaching from the adapter 20.

[0025] In the first embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG4, the graphic cover 30 and the display base 10 can be assembled and positioned through a convex-concave fit, further ensuring the bonding strength between the graphic cover 30 and the display base 10. Specifically, the display base 10 may have a limiting groove 13 formed on its inner wall surface; the annular wall 32 of the graphic cover 30 may have a limiting rib 33 formed on its outer surface corresponding to the limiting groove 13 of the display base 10; the graphic cover 30 is inserted into the assembly groove 12, and the limiting rib 33 and the limiting groove 13 engage in a convex-concave fit, with the display cover 31 exposed in the groove opening of the assembly groove 12. Furthermore, the convex-concave fit structure formed by the limiting groove and the limiting rib may be formed in opposite directions on the annular wall 32 of the graphic cover 30 and the inner wall surface of the assembly groove 12, respectively. Furthermore, the limiting groove 13 and the limiting rib 33 can be formed into a complete circular continuous annular concave-convex fit structure, or into a concave-convex fit structure with intervals.

[0026] In the first embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the external thread 14 of the display stand 10 is used to lock a threaded bottle cap 50; the threaded bottle cap 50 is formed with a top sealing portion 51 and a side sealing portion 52, and the inner surface of the side sealing portion 52 is provided with an internal thread 53 corresponding to the external thread 14 of the display stand 10; the threaded bottle cap 50 is screwed into the external thread 14 of the display stand 10 through the internal thread 53.

[0027] In this embodiment of the invention, the threaded bottle cap 50 is preferably a PET bottle cap, but is not limited thereto. Specifically, the maximum outer diameter (including the thickness of the external thread 14) of the assembly groove 12 of the display base 10 is approximately 28 millimeters (mm), and the external thread 14 on the outer wall of the assembly groove 12 can be a single-turn thread (360°), a 1.5-turn thread (540°), or a 2-turn thread (720°).

[0028] Figure 7 shows a second embodiment of the graphic and / or threaded bottle cap display device of the present invention. The main difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment is that the display base 10 is not installed through the adapter 20, but rather the display base 10 itself is bonded to the surface layer A of the flexible substrate. In the second embodiment, the display base 10 is formed with a base plate portion 11, and an assembly groove 12 is integrally formed on the surface of the base plate portion 11. The assembly groove 12 has opposing inner and outer wall surfaces. An external thread 14 is formed on the outer wall surface. The outer wall surface of the assembly groove 12 of the display base 10 is a groove with a circular cross-section. The base plate portion 11 is formed as a circular plate with the same center as the assembly groove 12, and the outer diameter of the base plate portion 11 is larger than the outer diameter of the assembly groove 12. The display base 10 is then mounted and fixed to the surface of the product through the base plate portion 11.

[0029] In the second embodiment, the base plate 11 can be directly adhered to the surface layer A of the flexible substrate using known techniques, or it can be sewn onto the surface layer A of the flexible substrate using the limiting piece 40. Specifically, as shown in FIG7, the limiting piece 40 has a through hole 41 through which the assembly groove 12 passes; the display base 10 passes through the through hole 41 with its assembly groove 12; as shown in FIG7, the display base 10 has the maximum outer diameter of the display base 10 at its base plate 11, and the outer diameter of the limiting piece 40 is larger than the maximum outer diameter of the display base 10 and the adapter 20, so that the display device is fixed to the surface of the surface layer A of a product by sewing along the periphery of the limiting piece 40 with a stitch 60, forming that the base plate 11 of the display base 10 is clamped and fixed between the limiting piece 40 and the surface layer A of the flexible substrate, so that the display base 10 can be directly fixed to the surface of the surface layer A of the flexible substrate through the limiting piece 40.

[0030] Figures 8 to 10 illustrate implementations of the graphic and / or threaded bottle cap display device of the present invention applied to different products. The graphic and / or threaded bottle cap display device of the present invention can be applied to products with a soft substrate surface A, such as: shoes A1 (Figures 8 and 9), backpacks A2 (Figure 10), or clothing; the soft substrate surface A can be made of materials such as fabric, leather, or soft plastic. Specifically, Figure 8 shows the display device B sewn onto the shoe tongue A11; Figure 9 shows the display device B sewn onto the shoe side A12; Figure 10 shows the display device B sewn onto the front surface of the backpack A2. Thus, by simply installing the graphic cap 30 in the assembly slot 12 of the display base 10, the product's trademark text or image can be displayed. Alternatively, users can replace different PET bottle caps at any time according to their personal preferences to display a unique design on the product.

[0031] In summary, the "Graphic and / or Threaded Bottle Cap Display Device" provided by this invention aims to combine environmental protection, innovation, and practicality to offer personalized and differentiated design solutions for various products with soft substrate surfaces (such as shoes, backpacks, and clothing). This display device cleverly utilizes discarded threaded bottle caps, combining them with replaceable logos, text, or patterns, not only giving waste a second life and achieving environmental benefits, but also adding fun to the user experience with its flexible display function, meeting consumers' demand for personalized products. The device has a simple design, supports various fixing processes (such as bonding, ultrasonic welding, sewing, etc.), and can be firmly installed on the product surface, with a stable structure that is not easily detached. The modular design further enhances ease of use, allowing users to easily replace the display caps or threaded bottle caps to showcase diverse design styles at any time.

[0032] Furthermore, the device's size and structural design are compatible with various screw cap sizes (such as PET caps) and adaptable to flexible substrates of different materials such as fabrics, leather, and soft plastics, making it widely applicable. Its precise convex-concave mating structure ensures display stability and clarity while reducing production costs, meeting green production requirements, and supporting sustainable development. This invention not only enhances product functionality and appeal but also embodies the fusion of environmental protection and innovative design, possessing significant market value.

[0033] 10: Display stand 11: Base plate 12: Assembly slot 121: Bottom surface of the groove 13: Limiting groove 14: External thread 15: Limiting hole 151:Large diameter part 152: Small diameter section 153: Neck retraction 20: Adapter 21: Base 22: Central Pillar 23: Neck ring 24: Buckle section 25: Circular Plane 30: Graphic Cover 31: Display cover 32: Circumferential wall 33: Limiting rib 40: Limiting plate 41: Perforation 50: Bottle Cap 51: Top Sealing Section 52: Side sealing section 53: Internal thread 60: Sewing thread A: Surface layer of flexible substrate A1: Shoe body A11: Shoe Tongue A12: Shoe side A2: Backpack

Claims

1. A display device, wherein, include: A display stand has a base plate portion formed thereon, and an assembly groove is integrally formed on the surface of the base plate portion. The assembly groove has opposing inner wall surfaces and outer wall surfaces. A limiting groove is formed on the inner wall surface, and an external thread is formed on the outer wall surface; the outer wall surface of the assembly slot of the display stand is a groove with a circular cross-section, and a limiting hole is provided in the center of the bottom plate; an adapter is formed with a base, and a central post is protruding from the center of the base. The end of the central post is formed into a buckle part, and the central post contracts near the end to form a ring neck adjacent to the buckle part; a limiting piece is provided with a through hole in the center; the central post of the adapter is sequentially passed through the through hole of the limiting piece and the limiting hole of the display stand; thereby, the display stand and the adapter are inserted into the assembly slot through the buckle part and are mutually locked and fixed to the bottom surface of the assembly slot, so that the limiting piece is clamped between the display stand and the adapter, and the outer diameter of the limiting piece is larger than the maximum outer diameter of the display stand and the adapter.

2. The display device as described in claim 1, wherein, The display device is fixed to the surface of a soft substrate of a product by sewing a thread along the periphery of the limiting piece.

3. The display device as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein, The assembly slot of the display stand is formed as a slot with a circular inner wall surface. The assembly slot is used to accommodate and fix a graphic cover. The graphic cover is formed as a circular cover component corresponding to the inner wall surface of the assembly slot. The graphic cover has a display sealing part and an annular wall that seals the periphery of the display sealing part. A limiting rib is formed on the outer surface of the annular wall corresponding to the limiting groove of the display stand. When the graphic cover is inserted into the assembly slot, the limiting rib and the limiting groove engage in a convex-concave fit, and the display sealing part is exposed in the slot opening of the assembly slot.

4. The display device as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein, The external thread of the display stand is for locking with a threaded bottle cap; the threaded bottle cap is formed with a top sealing portion and a side sealing portion, and the inner surface of the side sealing portion is provided with an internal thread corresponding to the external thread of the display stand; the threaded bottle cap is screwed into the external thread of the display stand through the internal thread.

5. The display device as described in claim 2, wherein, The material of the surface layer of the flexible substrate is selected from one or a combination of fabric, leather, and soft plastic.

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