Medal storage box - organizing organization

By designing the opening mechanism of the medal storage box, and utilizing the internal pulling, lifting, or pushing mechanism, combined with flexible elements and linkage mechanisms, convenient display and storage of medals are achieved, solving the problem of inconvenient operation of traditional storage boxes and providing convenient display and storage functions.

CN117022874BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02SHANDONG BEITAIHE POTTERY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202311078282.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-08-25
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2043-08-25

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Technical Problem

Traditional medal storage boxes are inconvenient to operate during display and storage, and auxiliary stands take up space and are not easy to carry. Traditional storage boxes are merely a supporting role.

Method used

Design an opening mechanism for a medal storage box, employing an internal pull-out mechanism, a lifting mechanism, or a pushing mechanism. The medal's display and storage posture can be switched through a single external force. Combined with flexible elements and linkage mechanisms, the opening and closing action of the cover is used to link the angular position change of the medal.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient display and storage of medals, reduces the space occupied by auxiliary supports, simplifies the operation process, and provides an intuitive reading view and convenient storage and display functions.

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Abstract

This invention relates to an opening mechanism for a medal storage box, comprising: a storage box with a lower body and an internal operating space, the upper surface of which is a flat surface, and a cover connected to the back side via a connecting pivot point; an opening mechanism with a working plane parallel to the opening and closing direction of the cover, integrated into the operating space, and equipped with an extension support rod, the outer end of which is connected to a supporting structure. The opening mechanism is an internal pull-out mechanism. This invention provides an opening mechanism that, when a single force is applied, can directly and simultaneously change the medal's storage and display posture. The system uses an external force to lift the medal into a display posture via the opening mechanism, and applying another force in the opposite direction can cause the medal to shift in the opposite direction to a flat, concealed posture for simultaneous storage. The opening mechanism can be an internal pull-out mechanism, a lifting mechanism, or a pushing mechanism.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the unfolding mechanism of a medal storage box. Background Technology

[0002] For those who have made commendable contributions, the awarding organization often presents them with products as a reward, and medals are commonly awarded. These medals are usually round, solid badges.

[0003] To express respect and for the purpose of long-term preservation and collection, the medal is often made of metal or metal-like materials or exquisite handmade ceramics, and its shape is a round badge.

[0004] During the award ceremony, the presenter will display the medal to the guests while presenting it to the recipient. The presenter will hold the medal with any finger and position it above the packaging box held by the other hand. The shape of the packaging box will enlarge the image of the medal to attract the attention of the audience. After the award is presented, the recipient will hold the medal flat with their fingers and put it in its designated storage box.

[0005] Prior to the awards ceremony, prizes are often displayed at the venue, and the manner of this display (such as...) Figure 1 As shown, an additional auxiliary support 16 is used to support the medal 20 through a recessed structure. The medal 20 is placed on top of the auxiliary support 16 for display purposes, arranged in the array of prizes. After receiving the prize, the recipient must carry the auxiliary support 16 separately or find a space inside the storage box 10 to store it. The medal 20 is stored in the recessed circular groove 15 on the upper surface of the lower box 12 and is closed by the cover 11. Traditionally, this is inconvenient to remove and reassemble, the storage space of the auxiliary support 16 is limited, and the storage box 10 is merely a supporting role. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an opening mechanism for a medal storage box, which is an opening mechanism that can be directly linked to change the medal storage and display posture by applying a single force.

[0007] This invention is implemented as follows: an opening mechanism for a medal storage box, comprising: a storage box having a lower body with an internal operating space, the upper surface of which is a flat surface, and a cover connected to the back side via a connecting pivot point; an opening mechanism with a working plane parallel to the opening and closing direction of the cover, integrated into the operating space, and having an extension support rod with its outer end connected to a supporting structure; the opening mechanism is an inward pulling mechanism, further comprising: a fixed base rod fixed to the side of the operating space, with its two ends connected to a left pivot point and a right pivot point respectively. A left and right swing arm are connected, with the free ends of the left and right swing arms respectively connected to the two ends of a floating rod via a left support connection point and a right support connection point to form a parallel mechanism system; a pull rod, one end of which is coaxially connected to the left support connection point, and the other end connected to the inner end of the aforementioned extension support rod via a displacement connection point; a longitudinal slide groove, parallel to and connected to the extension support rod; a radial slide rod, located at a point on the floating rod, radially sliding within the longitudinal slide groove; and an elastic sliding fastener fixed at a point in the operating space, corresponding to the position of any element of the inner pulling mechanism after it is unfolded.

[0008] The total length of the tie rod is less than that of the floating rod, and the radial slide bar is stopped at the outer end of the longitudinal slide groove when the system is deployed.

[0009] The floating rod is located at the junction of the radial slide rod and the right support, with a loading plate attached to its upper part.

[0010] The present invention further includes a flexible element, one end of which is connected to the left support joint, and the other end of which is connected to the connection point provided on the cover.

[0011] An opening mechanism for a medal storage box includes: a storage box with a lower body and an internal operating space, the upper surface of which is a flat surface, and a cover connected to the back side via a connecting pivot point; an opening mechanism with a working plane parallel to the opening direction of the cover, integrated into the operating space, and equipped with an extension rod, the outer end of which is connected to a supporting structure; the opening mechanism is a lifting mechanism, and further includes: a fixed base rod fixed to the side of the operating space, with two ends... A left and right pendulum are connected via the left and right fulcrums, respectively. The free ends of the left and right pendulums are connected to the two ends of a floating rod via the left and right support connection points, respectively, to form a parallel mechanism system. A push rod is coaxially connected at one end to the right support connection point and at the other end to the inner end of the aforementioned extension rod via a displacement connection point. A longitudinal slide groove is parallel to and connected to the extension rod. A radial slide rod is coaxially connected to the left support connection point and is radially slidable within the longitudinal slide groove.

[0012] The total length of the push rod is less than that of the floating rod, and the radial slide bar is stopped at the outer end of the longitudinal slide groove when the system is deployed.

[0013] The present invention further includes a flexible element, one end of which is connected to the left support joint, and the other end of which is connected to the connection point provided on the cover.

[0014] An opening mechanism for a medal storage box includes: a storage box with a lower body and an internal operating space, the upper surface of which is a flat surface, and a cover connected to its back side via a connecting pivot point; an opening mechanism with a working plane parallel to the opening and closing direction of the cover, integrated into the operating space, and equipped with an extension support rod, the outer end of which is connected to a supporting structure. The opening mechanism is a pushing mechanism. It further includes: a fixed base rod fixed to the side of the operating space, with its two ends connected to a left swing rod and a right swing rod via a left pivot point and a right pivot point respectively, the free ends of which are connected via the left pivot point and the right pivot point respectively. A system of parallel mechanisms is formed by connecting the two ends of a floating rod; a push rod, one end of which is coaxially connected to the right support connection point, and the other end is connected to the inner end of the aforementioned extension support rod via a displacement connection point; an extension arm, one end of which is fixedly connected to the left swing rod via a joint, and the other end is connected to a lifting fulcrum; a swing arm, one end of which is fixed to the opposite inner side of the cover, and the other end is provided with a back-pushing fulcrum, and a repulsion fulcrum is set from the back-pushing fulcrum toward the cover; a lifting connecting rod, one end of which is connected to the aforementioned lifting fulcrum, and the other end of which is connected to the repulsion fulcrum; a back push rod, one end of which is connected to the back-pushing fulcrum, and the other end of which is connected to a connection point provided by the supporting structure.

[0015] The total length of the push rod is less than that of the floating rod.

[0016] The fixed base rod is fixed in the operating space, and its horizontal height is higher than the horizontal space based on the swing line of the lifting fulcrum.

[0017] The system of this invention uses an external force to lift the medal into a display position through an unfolding mechanism. When another force is applied in the opposite direction, the medal can be repositioned to a flat position for simultaneous storage. The unfolding mechanism is mainly designed to be an internal pulling mechanism, a lifting mechanism, or a pushing mechanism.

[0018] Another objective of this invention is that the unfolding mechanism is an inward stretching mechanism.

[0019] The third objective of this invention is that the mechanism is a lifting mechanism.

[0020] The fourth objective of this invention is that the conducting mechanism is a recommendation mechanism.

[0021] The fifth objective of this invention is that, in the internal stretching mechanism and lifting mechanism system, a flexible component can be actuated by the cover of the storage box, and during the opening of the cover, an opening force is provided, which is converted into a pulling force to deform the rectangular mechanism of the system, thereby facilitating the convenient operation of displaying or storing the medal.

[0022] The sixth objective of this invention is that the opening mechanism can generate an arc sweeping motion by a swing arm fixed to the cover through the opening and closing of the cover, thereby linking a lifting linkage and a back push rod to simultaneously lift the opening mechanism and thus link the angular position change of the medal. When the cover is opened, the medal is simultaneously lifted and closed, and the medal is simultaneously closed, providing convenience for synchronously operating the medal's posture change during the opening and closing process of the cover.

[0023] The seventh objective of this invention is to connect a text label plate to the upper front side of the floating rod of the system. The text label plate will float up as the floating rod moves horizontally, so that the text on the surface of the text label plate can be read intuitively. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating the storage, display, and use of commonly used medals.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a side view of the internal stretching mechanism of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the medal of this invention in a specific pose.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the front and rear displacement relationship of the internal stretching mechanism of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal stretching mechanism of the present invention in its retracted position.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the flexible element superimposed on the internal stretching mechanism of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism of the present invention with a flexible element.

[0032] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the unfolded flexible element of the lifting mechanism of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism of the present invention before and after displacement.

[0034] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the storage posture of the lifting mechanism of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the lifting mechanism of the present invention before and after displacement.

[0037] Figure 14This is a schematic diagram of the receiving and storage posture of the lifting mechanism of the present invention.

[0038] Symbol explanation:

[0039] Storage box 10, lid 11, lower box 12

[0040] Finger hole 13, elastic sliding fastener 14, recessed circular groove 15

[0041] 16 Auxiliary support 17 Connection pivot 18 Operating space

[0042] 19 Surface flat, 100 Mechanisms, 110 Connection points

[0043] Medal 20 Showcase 21 Supporting Structure 22

[0044] Extension rod 23, longitudinal groove 230, injection plate 30

[0045] Chassis 31, Internal stretching mechanism 40, Fixed base rod 41

[0046] Left swing arm 42, right swing arm 43, floating arm 44

[0047] Pull rod 45, push rod 46, radial slide rod 400

[0048] Lifting mechanism 50, Flexible element 500, Pushing mechanism 60

[0049] Extending arm 61, Joint 62, Lifting link 63

[0050] Back push rod 64, swing arm 65, force F

[0051] Left fulcrum P1, Right fulcrum P2, Left fulcrum connection point P3

[0052] Right support joint P4, displacement joint P5, lifting fulcrum P6

[0053] Push fulcrum P7, Repulsion fulcrum P8, Connection point P9 Detailed Implementation

[0054] An opening mechanism for a medal storage box is provided to allow for direct linkage and change of medal storage and display posture when a single force is applied. The system uses an external force to lift the medal into a display posture through the opening mechanism, and applies another force in the opposite direction to reposition the medal into a flat posture for simultaneous storage. The opening mechanism can be an internal pull-out mechanism, a lifting mechanism, or a pushing mechanism. A text label plate can be connected to the upper front side of a floating rod 44. The text label plate floats upward with the horizontal movement of the floating rod, providing a clear view of the text on the surface of the text label plate.

[0055] In this internal pull-out mechanism and lifting mechanism system, a flexible element can be actuated by the cover of the storage box. During the opening of the cover, an opening force is provided and converted into a pulling force to link the medal 20 to present an open posture or put it away.

[0056] The opening mechanism can be activated by a swing arm fixed to the cover, which applies force through the opening and closing of the cover to generate an arc sweeping motion, thereby linking a lifting linkage and a back push rod to simultaneously lift the opening mechanism and thus link the angular position change of the medal.

[0057] The present invention mainly provides an unfolding mechanism integrated into the operating space inside the storage box. The unfolding mechanism, based on a four-bar linkage, causes a change in planar space by a single external force, thereby causing the medal to tilt upwards to display, or by providing a force in the opposite direction, causing the medal to shift and be stored. The medal is embedded in the front of the supporting structure and is indirectly connected to the storage box.

[0058] For a description of the structure and operation of this invention, please refer to the following illustrations:

[0059] (Regarding the spatial definitions in this description, the opening side of the cover 11 is the front, the side with the connecting pivot 17 is the rear, the cover 11 is located above, the lower box 12 is below, and the definitions of each rod located inside the system as the inner end and the one facing outward as the outer end are hereby indicated.)

[0060] Please refer to the following first. Figure 2 As shown, the storage box 10 has a cover 11, and a lower box 12 is connected to the rear side via a connecting pivot 17. The interior of the lower box 12 is an operating space 18. An opening mechanism 100 with a working plane parallel to the opening and closing direction of the cover 11 is connected to the side of the operating space 18. The opening mechanism 100 is an inward pulling mechanism 40, which has a fixed base rod 41 fixedly connected to a side of the operating space 18. The two ends of the fixed base rod 41 are connected to a left swing rod 42 and a right swing rod 43 via a left pivot P1 and a right pivot P2, respectively. The other ends of the left swing rod 42 and the right swing rod 43 are connected to the two ends of a floating rod 44 via a left pivot P3 and a right pivot P4, so as to form a four-bar rectangular (or square) mechanism. With the support of the left pivot P1 and the right pivot P2, rectangular planar geometric changes can be provided.

[0061] A rod 45 with a length less than that of the floating rod 44 has one end coaxially connected to the left support connection point P3, and the other end connected to the inner end of an extension rod 23 via a displacement connection point P5. The outer end of the extension rod 23 is connected to the support structure 22, which provides a place for the medal 20 to be embedded. A longitudinal groove 230 is attached to the longitudinal body of the extension rod 23 in parallel or integral manner. The inner ring side of the longitudinal groove 230 provides a radial plane circular surface for a radial slide rod 400 located at a point on the floating rod 44. When the system is deployed, the radial slide rod 400 is abutted against the outer end of the longitudinal groove 230.

[0062] The space above the floating rod 44 on the right side of the support joint P4 is connected to a base plate 30 via a chassis 31. The floating rod 44 causes the floating rod 44 to move up and down.

[0063] At the relative structural position of the opening result of the inner stretching mechanism 40, there is an elastic sliding fastener 14. The elastic sliding fastener 14 has an elastic locking function. For example, it can provide a fastener for the left swing rod 42 at the maximum opening angle to fix the medal 20 in the tilted position. When the inner stretching mechanism 40 is displaced in the opposite direction, the left swing rod 42 will elastically disengage from the elastic sliding fastener 14.

[0064] The inner extension mechanism 40, supported by the left fulcrum P1 and the right fulcrum P2, allows the floating rod 44 to maintain a horizontal arc swing through the linkage of the left swing rod 42 and the right swing rod 43. During this process, the displacement joint P5, supported by the rigidity of the tie rod 45 and the joint at the left fulcrum P3, causes an angular displacement change in the extension rod 23. Furthermore, the extension rod 23 is sheared by the radial slide rod 400 through the longitudinal slide groove 230. Within the length of the chute 230, the medal 20 changes its angle of tilting up or lying down. This external force can be directly applied to the text loading plate 30. If you push the text loading plate 30 with your finger towards the rear of the connecting pivot point 17, it will be rigidly supported by the left swing arm 42 and the right swing arm 43, and affected by the displacement connecting point P5 on the supporting structure 22. Then the medal 20 will tilt up in a display posture. If an external force is applied to the text loading plate 30 in the opposite direction, the medal 20 will lie down and be stored.

[0065] In situations where operating space is limited, a finger hole 13 can be recessed into the upper edge of the front side plate on the front side of the lower box 12, providing a finger hole-like structure that allows the user to point their finger to open the structural parts of the text label plate 30 or the right support connection point P4.

[0066] Please refer to the following: Figure 3 As shown, via Figure 2The structure supports the medal 20 so that the face 21 is raised for viewing. The upper surface of the text label 30 can be printed with the descriptive text of the medal. The internal pull-out mechanism 40 is housed inside the operating space 18. The upper surface of the lower box 12 is excluded from the planar area that leads upward through the operating space 18. Its perimeter can be set as a flat surface 19 to provide a ground-like decoration when the medal 20 is upright. The cover 11 and the lower box 12 are connected via the rear connecting pivot point 17.

[0067] Please refer to the following: Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, by applying a force F in the opposite direction, such as by applying a finger to the inscription plate 30 forward and downward, the medal 20 will fall down onto the box 12. Initially, the left swing rod 42 disengages from the elastic sliding fastener 14, and the right swing rod 43 and the floating rod 44 undergo a rectangular displacement. During this process, the radial sliding rod 400 slides into the longitudinal sliding groove 230 and is repelled by the displacement connection point P5 of the pull rod 45. The radial sliding rod 400 will eventually slide to the inner end of the longitudinal sliding groove 230. This retraction state (as shown) Figure 5 As a result of the posture, the medal 20 can lie nearly flat or completely flat. When the height and volume of the cover 11 are satisfied, the medal 20 does not need to lie flat horizontally, which can greatly reduce the static friction between the structures when the opening mechanism 100 is opened, making the operation smoother when pushing the medal 20 again.

[0068] Please refer to the following: Figure 6 As shown, the force F can be provided by the linkage of structural components to open the cover 11 and simultaneously lift the medal 20. Furthermore, by adjusting the angle of the force applied during lifting, static friction of the mechanism can be avoided. For example, at the position of the left support joint P3 and the cover 11, a flexible element 500 connects the cover 11, supported by the pivot point 17. During the opening of the cover 11, the flexible element 500 generates a pulling force to pull the left support joint P3, which is supported by the left pivot point P1, as if... Figures 2 to 4 The displacement.

[0069] The flexible element 500 is connected at one end to the left support joint P3 and at the other end to the snap joint 110 inside the cover 11. Through the tension of the flexible element 500, which triggers the spatial change of the internal stretching mechanism 40, the medal 20 will rise, and the text carrier plate 30 will float up for a full display, showcasing its appearance (e.g., ...). Figure 7 As shown in the diagram, when the cover 11 is closed in the reverse direction, the medal 20 will be restored to its original state. Figure 5 In this state, the flexible element 500 is randomly arranged inside the storage box 10 after being flexibly stored. Since it is only pulled and released, the wire of the flexible element 500 will not tangle. Figure 5 The result of storing the 500 flexible elements is omitted for the sake of simplicity in the diagram.

[0070] Please refer to the following: Figure 8As shown, this is another implementation of the push rod 46 of the present invention. The system is a lifting mechanism 50. The push rod 46 is shorter than the floating rod 44. One end of the push rod 46 is connected to the right support connection point P4, and the other end is connected to the inner end of the extension support rod 23 via a displacement connection point P5. A longitudinal groove 230 is connected to the parallel extension support rod 23. A radial slide rod 400 is coaxially connected to the left support connection point P3. The outer circle of the radial slide rod 400 slides radially in the longitudinal groove 230. This figure shows the posture of the storage box 10 opening to display the medal 20. This opening action can also be achieved by applying an external force to the text plate 30 or the right support connection point P4, pushing it backward. Through the radial slide rod 400 and the longitudinal groove 230, and with the left support point P1 as the fulcrum and the left support connection point P3 as the linkage displacement, the medal 20 will be lifted. The three-dimensional appearance of this lifted posture is similar to... Figure 3 Its appearance.

[0071] Please refer to the following: Figure 9 As shown, the lifting operation can also be performed by connecting an external component, such as a flexible element 500, with one end connected to the left support connection point P3 and the other end connected to the snap-fit ​​point 110 inside the cover 11. The cover 11 is connected and flipped relative to the lower box 12 by the fulcrum of the connection pivot point 17. The process of opening the cover 11 applies force to the flexible element 500, causing a pulling force to move the left support connection point P3 backward and upward, lifting the medal 20 into a display position.

[0072] The medal 20 is tilted upwards to maintain its angle of orientation. This can be achieved through a common flexible connection mechanism of the box body, which allows it to be positioned at an angle when open and closed when closed. This function can be implemented at the connection pivot point 17 to support the instantaneous fixation of the opening and closing angle of the cover 11 (this flexible positioning is a general spring structure, which will not be described in detail here). After opening, the elastic positioning ability keeps the cover 11 in the open state, which generates a force that acts on the flexible element 500 to maintain the tilt angle of the medal 20.

[0073] Please refer to the following: Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the flexible element 500 is held in a displayable position by the opening force of the cover 11. When the cover 11 is closed, the tension of the flexible element 500 is released, and the lifting mechanism 50 automatically returns to its original position under the influence of the weight of the medal 20. Figure 11 The system can be returned to its stored position by pressing down on the text label plate 30 with the aid of a finger.

[0074] Please refer to the following: Figure 11 As shown, medal 20 can be in a lying-back posture under the influence of gravity or the assistive force applied by a finger. This lying-back posture can be horizontal or similar. Figure 5With a slight tilt, the flexible element 500 after displacement is distributed in flexible free space.

[0075] Please refer to the following: Figure 12 As shown, in another embodiment of the present invention, the opening and closing action of the lid 11 and the lower box 12 of the storage box 10 is used to prop up or reverse the medal 20 through the variable force generated by the action. The system is also equipped with an opening mechanism 100, which adopts a pushing mechanism 60. The pushing mechanism 60 is also provided with a fixed base rod 41. The fixed base rod 41 is located at the upper part of the waist of the lower box 12. 60 is provided with a push rod 46 whose length is less than that of the floating rod 44. One end of the push rod 46 is connected to the right support connection point P4, and the other end is connected to the inner end of the extension support rod 23 extended by the support structure 22 via the displacement connection point P5. The left swing rod 42 passes through the left support point P1 via a joint 62 and is fixedly connected to a downwardly extending extension arm 61. The lower end of the extension arm 61 is provided with a lifting fulcrum P6. The arc swing path space of the lifting fulcrum P6 is lower than the height of the fixed bottom rod 41.

[0076] One end of a swing arm 65 is fixed inside the cover 11 on one side adjacent to the connecting pivot point 17 and is supported by the connecting pivot point 17 as a swing fulcrum. The other end extends towards the operating space 18. A push-back fulcrum P7 is provided at the end of the swing arm 65 extending into the operating space 18. A repulsion fulcrum P8 is provided from the push-back fulcrum P7 towards the body position in the direction of the connecting pivot point 17.

[0077] A pusher link 63 is connected at one end to the pusher fulcrum P6 provided on the extension arm 61, and at the other end to the repulsion fulcrum P8. A back pusher 64 is connected at one end to the back push fulcrum P7, and at the other end to the connection point P9 provided on the support structure 22.

[0078] Please refer to the following: Figure 13 As shown, when the cover 11 is opened, with the connecting pivot point 17 as the center, the linkage arm 65 generates an arc swinging motion in the fourth corner plane space. This arc swinging motion, through the connection of the push-back fulcrum P7 and the push-repel fulcrum P8, synchronously pushes the push-up connecting rod 63 and the back push rod 64, respectively. The push-up fulcrum P6 of the push-up connecting rod 63 also synchronously generates pushing force to push the extension arm 61, generating torque that swings through the joint 62 to the linkage left swing rod 42, thereby causing a planar transformation of the rectangular mechanism of the push-up mechanism 60. The push-back fulcrum P7 pushes the back push rod 64 and, with the displacement connecting point P5 as the fulcrum, pushes the repel connecting point P9. The back lifting force causes the medal 20 to be passively raised, presenting a display posture. The three-dimensional appearance of this display posture is similar to... Figure 3 The state of being.

[0079] After the lifting mechanism 60 lifts the medal 20 into a display position, the cover 11 is closed in the opposite direction. The swing arm 65, using the connecting pivot point 17 as its center point, causes the lower section of the rod located inside the operating space 18 to swing in an arc. The push rod 64, linked to the push fulcrum P7 and the repulsion fulcrum P8, and the lifting connecting rod 63 simultaneously perform a pull-back action. This pull-back action involves the lifting connecting rod 63 pulling the push fulcrum P6, causing the left swing arm 42 to swing in the opposite direction. The push rod 64 then pulls the connecting point P9, causing the medal 20 to lie back in a retracted position. The final retraction result is as follows: Figure 14 As shown.

[0080] Please refer to the following: Figure 14 As shown, when the cover 11 closes the lower box 12, the swing arm 65, acting as a fulcrum at the connecting pivot 17, swings back against the inner surface of the back of the lower box 12. At this time, the pushing fulcrum P8 and the back pushing fulcrum P7 respectively reverse the linkage of the pushing connecting rod 63 and the back pushing rod 64 to pull the rectangular structure of the pushing mechanism 60 in the opposite direction, thereby reducing the height of the fixed base rod 41 and the floating rod 44. The medal 20 then lies back through the linkage of the connecting point P9. The angle at which the medal 20 lies back can be the same. Figure 5 The oblique orientation of the system allows it to avoid static friction between structural components when it unfolds again, ensuring smooth opening.

[0081] This invention provides a mechanism that, through the application of an external force, allows medals to stand upright in a display position or lie flat in a storage position. This external force can be achieved simultaneously through the opening and closing action of the cover, enabling the medal to be displayed or stored. This can be achieved through finger pushing, the assistance of flexible components, or the simultaneous pushing and pulling of a swing arm via a lifting linkage and a back push rod. This provides a convenient display at award ceremonies and easy storage for recipients after the ceremony. Recipients can easily unfold the medal at home for commemorative purposes, or close it in the reverse position for simple storage. The medals in the system are indirectly integrated with the storage box through an interlocking method, forming a single unit after assembly. This is truly an innovative design for medal storage and display mechanisms.

Claims

1. An opening mechanism for a medal storage box, characterized in that... It contains: A storage box has a box body with an internal operating space. The upper surface of the operating space is a flat surface, and a cover is connected to the back side via a connecting pivot. An opening mechanism with its working plane parallel to the opening and closing direction of the cover, integrated into the aforementioned operating space, is provided with an extension support rod, the outer end of which is connected to a supporting structure. This opening mechanism is an inward pulling mechanism, and further includes: A fixed base rod is fixed to the side of the operating space. Its two ends are connected to a left swing rod and a right swing rod respectively via a left support point and a right support point. The free ends of the left swing rod and the right swing rod are connected to the two ends of a floating rod respectively via a left support point and a right support point to form a parallel mechanism system. A tie rod, one end of which is coaxially connected to the left support connection point, and the other end is connected to the inner end of the aforementioned extension support rod via a displacement connection point; A longitudinal groove, parallel to and connected to the extension rod; A radial slide bar is located at one point on the floating bar and is radially slidably placed in the longitudinal slide groove; A flexible sliding fastener fixed at one point in the operating space corresponds to the position of any component of the internal stretching mechanism after it has been unfolded.

2. The unfolding mechanism of the medal storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that the total length of the pull rod is less than that of the floating rod, and the radial slide bar is stopped at the outer end of the longitudinal slide groove when the system is unfolded.

3. The unfolding mechanism of the medal storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that the floating rod is connected to a text loading plate at the radial slide rod and the right support joint.

4. The opening mechanism of the medal storage box according to claim 1 is characterized by having a flexible element, one end of which is connected to the left support joint, and the other end of which is connected to the snap joint provided on the cover.

5. An opening mechanism for a medal storage box, characterized in that... It contains: A storage box has a box body with an internal operating space. The upper surface of the operating space is a flat surface, and a cover is connected to the back side via a connecting pivot. An opening mechanism with a working plane parallel to the opening and closing direction of the cover, integrated into the aforementioned operating space, is provided with an extension support rod, the outer end of which is connected to a supporting structure. This opening mechanism is a lifting mechanism, and further includes: A fixed base rod is fixed to the side of the operating space. Its two ends are connected to a left swing rod and a right swing rod respectively via a left support point and a right support point. The free ends of the left swing rod and the right swing rod are connected to the two ends of a floating rod respectively via a left support point and a right support point to form a parallel mechanism system. A push rod, one end of which is coaxially connected to the right support connection point, and the other end of which is connected to the inner end of the aforementioned extension support rod via a displacement connection point; A longitudinal groove, parallel to and connected to the extension rod; A radial slide bar is coaxially connected to the left support joint and is radially slidable in the longitudinal slide groove.

6. The unfolding mechanism of the medal storage box according to claim 5, characterized in that the total length of the push rod is less than that of the floating rod, and the radial slide rod is stopped at the outer end of the longitudinal slide groove when the system is unfolded.

7. The opening mechanism of the medal storage box according to claim 5 is characterized by having a flexible element, one end of which is connected to the left support joint, and the other end of which is connected to the snap joint provided on the cover.

8. An opening mechanism for a medal storage box, characterized in that... It contains: A storage box has a box body with an internal operating space. The upper surface of the operating space is a flat surface, and a cover is connected to the back side via a connecting pivot. An opening mechanism with a working plane parallel to the opening and closing direction of the cover, integrated into the aforementioned operating space, is provided with an extension support rod, the outer end of which is connected to a supporting structure. This opening mechanism is a pushing mechanism, and further includes: A fixed base rod is fixed to the side of the operating space. Its two ends are connected to a left swing rod and a right swing rod respectively via a left support point and a right support point. The free ends of the left swing rod and the right swing rod are connected to the two ends of a floating rod respectively via a left support point and a right support point to form a parallel mechanism system. A push rod, one end of which is coaxially connected to the right support connection point, and the other end of which is connected to the inner end of the aforementioned extension support rod via a displacement connection point; An extension arm, one end of which is fixedly connected to the left swing arm via a joint, and the other end is connected to a lifting fulcrum; One swing arm has one end fixed to the inner side of the cover, and the other end is provided with a push-back fulcrum. A repulsion fulcrum is set from the push-back fulcrum toward the cover. A push link is connected at one end to the aforementioned push fulcrum and at the other end to the repulsion fulcrum; A push rod is attached at one end to the push-back fulcrum and at the other end to a connection point provided by the supporting structure.

9. The unfolding mechanism of the medal storage box according to claim 8, characterized in that: The total length of the push rod is less than that of the floating rod.

10. The unfolding mechanism of the medal storage box according to claim 8, characterized in that the fixed base rod is fixed in the operating space, and its horizontal height is higher than the horizontal space based on the swing line of the lifting fulcrum.

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