Multi-functional table mat

Abstract

This invention relates to a multifunctional placemat, comprising a first connecting shaft and a second connecting shaft, with connectors at both ends of the first and second connecting shafts. A first rotating rod is rotatably connected to the first connecting shaft, and a second rotating rod is rotatably connected to the second connecting shaft. A detachable fixing member is provided between the first and second rotating rods to restrict their rotation relative to the first and second connecting shafts. Several first placement rods are fixedly connected to one side wall of the first rotating rod, and several second placement rods are fixedly connected to one side wall of the second rotating rod. When both the first and second placement rods are located between the first and second connecting shafts and are on the same plane, they are staggered. This invention has a size adjustment function and can be transformed into a storage rack for placing other placemats, plates, or cups.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of placemat technology, and in particular to a multifunctional placemat. Background Technology

[0002] Placemats are tableware items that protect and decorate the dining table, and are generally made of materials such as cotton, linen, bamboo, wood, and plastic. Placemats come in a variety of beautiful colors that are relatable to everyday life. Their strong friction prevents glass and porcelain cups from slipping and also protects the table from heat damage.

[0003] Placemats made of rigid materials are generally flat and fixed in shape and size, and cannot be adjusted. Therefore, when placing larger or longer bowls or plates on the placemat, the placemat may not be large enough, requiring multiple placemats to accommodate the dishes. Using a large placemat directly would take up too much table space, making it too bulky for placing regular-sized dishes. Thus, existing placemats are limited in their usability, necessitating the design of an adjustable placemat. Furthermore, existing placemats generally only serve as insulation under dishes and cannot function as racks for other items such as plates or cups. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention proposes a multifunctional placemat that can be adjusted in size and can be transformed into a storage rack for placing other placemats, plates, or cups, thus solving the aforementioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] The technical solution of the present invention is implemented as follows: A multifunctional placemat, characterized in that: it includes a first connecting shaft and a second connecting shaft of equal length and arranged in parallel, with connecting members connected between the two ends of the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft; a first rotating rod is rotatably connected to the first connecting shaft, and a second rotating rod is rotatably connected to the second connecting shaft; both the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod are quadrangular prisms; a detachable fixing member is provided between the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod, the detachable fixing member being used to restrict the rotation of the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod relative to the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft; a plurality of first placement rods are fixedly connected to one side wall of the first rotating rod, the first placement rods being perpendicular to the first rotating rod; a plurality of second placement rods are fixedly connected to one side wall of the second rotating rod, the second placement rods being perpendicular to the second rotating rod; when both the first placement rods and the second placement rods are located between the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft, and the first placement rods and the second placement rods are on the same plane, the first placement rods and the second placement rods are arranged in an alternating manner.

[0006] Preferably, the connector includes a third connecting shaft and a fourth connecting shaft, which are respectively connected between the two ends of the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft. A third rotating rod is rotatably connected to the third connecting shaft, and a fourth rotating rod is connected to the fourth connecting shaft. Both the third and fourth rotating rods are quadrangular prisms. A third wave rod is connected to the third rotating rod, and a fourth wave rod is connected to the fourth rotating rod. When the third wave rod, the fourth wave rod, the first placement rod, and the second placement rod are all located between the first and second connecting shafts, and the third wave rod, the fourth wave rod, the first placement rod, and the second placement rod are on the same horizontal plane, the third wave rod and the fourth wave rod both bend around several first and second placement rods and extend towards the middle position between the third and fourth connecting shafts.

[0007] Preferably, the detachable fixing component includes a stop rod, both ends of which are fixedly connected to bent clamping plates. The stop rod is located between the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod, and both ends of the stop rod abut against the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod respectively. The bent clamping plates at both ends of the stop rod are respectively engaged with the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod.

[0008] Preferably, both the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod have a slotted opening at their middle portions, and the bending plate engages with the slotted opening.

[0009] Preferably, the bending plate has a certain elastic deformation capability, and there is a locking slot between the bending plate and the abutment rod, the locking slot being used for interference engagement of the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod.

[0010] Preferably, the card plate has an integrally formed curved arc plate at the end away from the abutment, which bends in a direction away from the abutment.

[0011] Preferably, both ends of the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft are provided with sockets, and both ends of the third connecting shaft and the fourth connecting shaft are provided with inserts that fit into the sockets.

[0012] Preferably, the insert is glued to the socket.

[0013] Preferably, a telescopic rod is provided on the end of the first placement rod away from the first rotating rod and on the end of the second placement rod away from the second rotating rod. A telescopic groove for accommodating the telescopic rod is provided on both the first placement rod and the second placement rod. A stop block is fixedly connected to the end of the telescopic rod.

[0014] Preferably, both the third wave rod and the fourth wave rod are provided with a plurality of second receiving grooves, and a second telescopic rod is provided in the second receiving groove, and a second abutment is fixedly connected to the end of the second telescopic rod.

[0015] In summary, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0016] 1. This invention allows the first and second rotating rods to be rotated, placing the first and second placement rods in different states, thus enabling different functions. When the first and second placement rods are rotated between the first and second connecting shafts, and all the first and second placement rods are aligned on the same plane, forming an interlaced shape, and then the first and second rotating rods are limited by a detachable fixing member, preventing them from easily rotating, this invention can be used as a small placemat. When the detachable fixing member is removed, and the first and second placement rods are rotated out of the first connecting shaft and the second connecting shaft, the invention can be used as a small placemat. Between the two connecting shafts, the first and second placement rods are positioned far apart, and then the detachable fixing parts are installed. At this point, the invention can be used as a larger placemat. If both the first and second placement rods are rotated to an upward-facing vertical position, it can be used as a storage rack. Other placemats or shorter plates can be placed vertically between the adjacent first and second placement rods, while cups can be placed upside down on the first or second placement rod. In summary, the invention has a size adjustment function and can be transformed into a storage rack to hold other placemats, plates, or cups. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention where the abutment is exploded open;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention after removing the third rotating rod, the fourth rotating rod, the third wave rod, and the fourth wave rod;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the first connecting shaft, the second connecting shaft, the third connecting shaft and the fourth connecting shaft in this invention;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along the AA direction;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first placement rod, the second placement rod, the third wave rod, and the fourth wave rod after they have been fully deployed in this invention.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first and second placement rods in the present invention when they are rotated to an upward vertical position;

[0027] Figure 10 A schematic diagram illustrating the structural design of this invention for storing other placemats and cups;

[0028] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the telescopic rod and the extended second telescopic rod in this invention.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. First connecting shaft; 2. Second connecting shaft; 3. First rotating rod; 4. Second rotating rod; 5. First placement rod; 6. Second placement rod; 7. Third connecting shaft; 8. Fourth connecting shaft; 9. Third rotating rod; 10. Fourth rotating rod; 11. Third wave rod; 12. Fourth wave rod; 13. Abutment rod; 14. Bending clamp plate; 15. Orifice-shaped groove; 16. Clamp; 17. Bending arc plate; 18. Insertion port; 19. Insert block; 20. Telescopic rod; 21. Telescopic groove; 22. Abutment block; 23. Second receiving groove; 24. Second telescopic rod; 25. Second abutment block. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The following will refer to the appendices in the embodiments of the present invention. Figure 1-11 The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are clearly and completely described herein. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] Example:

[0032] like Figures 1 to 9As shown, this invention discloses a multifunctional placemat, including a first connecting shaft 1 and a second connecting shaft 2 of equal length and arranged in parallel. Connectors are fixedly connected between both ends of the first connecting shaft 1 and the second connecting shaft 2. A first rotating rod 3 is rotatably connected to the first connecting shaft 1, and a second rotating rod 4 is rotatably connected to the second connecting shaft 2. The first rotating rod 3 and the second rotating rod 4 have the same shape and are both quadrangular prisms. A detachable fixing member is provided between the first rotating rod 3 and the second rotating rod 4. The detachable fixing member can be used to restrict the rotation of the first rotating rod 3 and the second rotating rod 4 relative to the first connecting shaft 1 and the second connecting shaft 2. Additionally, on one side of the first rotating rod 3... Several first placement rods 5 are fixedly connected to the side wall, and the first placement rods 5 are perpendicular to the first rotating rod 3. Several second placement rods 6 are fixedly connected to one side wall of the second rotating rod 4, and the second placement rods 6 are perpendicular to the second rotating rod 4. In this embodiment, there are five first placement rods 5 and five second placement rods 6, and the length, width, and height of the first placement rods 5 and the second placement rods 6 are the same. It should be noted that when both the first placement rods 5 and the second placement rods 6 are located between the first connecting shaft 1 and the second connecting shaft 2, and when the first placement rods 5 and the second placement rods 6 are on the same plane, the first placement rods 5 and the second placement rods 6 are arranged in an alternating pattern. Figure 4 As shown.

[0033] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 5 As shown, the connector includes a third connecting shaft 7 and a fourth connecting shaft 8, which are respectively connected between the two ends of the first connecting shaft 1 and the second connecting shaft 2, as shown. Figure 5 As shown, the first connecting shaft 1, the second connecting shaft 2, the third connecting shaft 7, and the fourth connecting shaft 8 form a rectangular frame. A third rotating rod 9 is rotatably connected to the third connecting shaft 7, and a fourth rotating rod 10 is connected to the fourth connecting shaft 8. Both the third rotating rod 9 and the fourth rotating rod 10 are quadrangular prisms. A third wave rod 11 is connected to the third rotating rod 9, and a fourth wave rod 12 is connected to the fourth rotating rod 10. Figure 1 As shown, when the third wave rod 11, the fourth wave rod 12, the first placement rod 5, and the second placement rod 6 are all located between the first connecting shaft 1 and the second connecting shaft 2, and the third wave rod 11, the fourth wave rod 12, the first placement rod 5, and the second placement rod 6 are on the same horizontal plane, the third wave rod 11 and the fourth wave rod 12 both bend around several first placement rods 5 and second placement rods 6 and extend towards the middle position between the third connecting shaft 7 and the fourth connecting shaft 8. When the present invention is in Figure 1In the state of invention, which is the minimum form for use as a placemat, the upper and lower end faces of the first rotating rod 3, the second rotating rod 4, the third rotating rod 9, the fourth rotating rod 10, the first placement rod 5, the second placement rod 6, the third wave rod 11, and the fourth wave rod 12 are all flush, meaning that it can be used regardless of whether it is front or back.

[0034] The operating principle of this invention: By rotating the first rotating rod 3, the second rotating rod 4, the third rotating rod 9, and the fourth rotating rod 10, the first placement rod 5, the second placement rod 6, the third wave rod 11, and the fourth wave rod 12 are rotated to different states, thus enabling different functions. Rotating the first rotating rod 3 and the second rotating rod 4 requires first removing the detachable fixing parts. When the third wave rod 11, the fourth wave rod 12, the first placement rod 5, and the second placement rod 6 are all located between the first connecting shaft 1 and the second connecting shaft 2, as shown... Figure 1 As shown, the present invention can be used as a small placemat. When it is necessary to enlarge the present invention, the first placement rod 5 and the second placement rod 6 can be rotated out, so that the first placement rod 5 and the second placement rod 6 are far apart, and then the detachable fastener is installed. At this time, the present invention can be used as a larger placemat. Alternatively, the third wave rod 11 and the fourth wave rod 12 can be rotated out, so that the third wave rod 11 and the fourth wave rod 12 are far apart, and the present invention can also be used as a larger placemat. Or, the first placement rod 5, the second placement rod 6, the third wave rod 11, and the fourth wave rod 12 can all be rotated out, as shown. Figure 8 As shown, at this time, the present invention can be used as a large placemat, on which large oval bowls can be placed. Furthermore, if both the first placement rod 5 and the second placement rod 6 are rotated to an upward-facing vertical position, as... Figure 9 As shown, this invention can be used as a storage rack. Other placemats or plates with low rim height can be placed vertically between adjacent first and second placement rods 5 and 6. The placemats and plates are placed in the same way. Because the first and second placement rods 5 and 6 are staggered, the placemats and plates need to be placed vertically and slightly tilted. Figure 10 As shown, cups can be placed upside down on the first placement rod 5 or the second placement rod 6. In summary, the present invention has multiple size adjustment functions and can be transformed into a storage rack to place other placemats, plates, or cups.

[0035] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 7As shown, the detachable fixing component includes a stop rod 13, with bent clamping plates 14 fixedly connected to both ends of the stop rod 13. The stop rod 13 is located between the first rotating rod 3 and the second rotating rod 4, and both ends of the stop rod 13 abut against the first rotating rod 3 and the second rotating rod 4 respectively. The bent clamping plates 14 at both ends of the stop rod 13 are respectively engaged with the first rotating rod 3 and the second rotating rod 4. This structure can connect the first rotating rod 3 and the second rotating rod 4 together, thereby preventing the first rotating rod 3 and the second rotating rod 4 from rotating. In particular, when the first placement rod 5 and the second placement rod 6 are both rotated to the upward vertical position to store other placemats or plates and cups, the structure can fix the first rotating rod 3 and the second rotating rod 4, maintain the stability of the structure, and prevent the first rotating rod 3 and the second rotating rod 4 from rotating.

[0036] Furthermore, a slot 15 is provided in the middle of both the first rotating rod 3 and the second rotating rod 4, and the bending plate 14 is engaged in the slot 15, so that the upper end face of the bending plate 14 can be on the same plane as the upper end face of the first rotating rod 3 and the second rotating rod 4.

[0037] It should also be noted that the bending clamp 14 can be made of metal or plastic, and it is required to have a certain elastic deformation capacity. There is a notch 16 between the bending clamp 14 and the abutment 13. The notch 16 allows the first rotating rod 3 and the second rotating rod 4 to be interference-fitted into it. That is, when the first rotating rod 3 or the second rotating rod 4 is located in the notch 16, the bending clamp 14 and the abutment 13 can clamp it tightly, thereby improving the reliability of the structure. In addition, in order to facilitate the first rotating rod 3 and the second rotating rod 4 to enter into the notch 16, and to facilitate the user to pry the clamp out of the first rotating rod 3 and the second rotating rod 4 with their fingers, the clamp has an integrally formed curved arc plate 17 at the end away from the abutment 13, which bends in the direction away from the abutment 13.

[0038] The specific structure of the third connecting shaft 7 and the fourth connecting shaft 8, which are respectively connected between the two ends of the first connecting shaft 1 and the second connecting shaft 2, is as follows: Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, both ends of the first connecting shaft 1 and the second connecting shaft 2 are provided with sockets 18, and both ends of the third connecting shaft 7 and the fourth connecting shaft 8 are provided with inserts 19 that fit into the sockets 18. In order to improve the firmness of the inserts 19 in the sockets 18, the inserts 19 are glued to the sockets 18.

[0039] The present invention can be further developed, such as... Figure 11As shown, the first placement rod 5 has a telescopic rod 20 at the end away from the first rotating rod 3, and the second placement rod 6 has a telescopic groove 21 for accommodating the telescopic rod 20 at the end away from the second rotating rod 4. A stop block 22 is fixedly connected to the end of the telescopic rod 20. Additionally, the third wave rod 11 and the fourth wave rod 12 each have several second receiving grooves 23. A second telescopic rod 24 is housed within each second receiving groove 23, and a second stop block 25 is fixedly connected to the end of each second telescopic rod 24. It should be noted that, in the case of… Figure 11 In the desired state, the upper and lower end faces of the abutment block 22 and the second abutment block 25 are on the same plane as the upper and lower end faces of the first placement rod 5, the second placement rod 6, the third wave rod 11 and the fourth wave rod 12. The abutment block 22 and the second abutment block 25 are used to abut against the bottom of the bowl. By setting the telescopic rod 20 and the second telescopic rod 24, the present invention can be applied to larger bowls, further expanding the scope of application of the present invention.

[0040] It should also be noted that the terms used in this invention, such as "front," "rear," "vertical," "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this invention.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional placemat, characterized in that: The device includes a first connecting shaft and a second connecting shaft of equal length and arranged in parallel. Connectors are attached to both ends of the first and second connecting shafts. A first rotating rod is rotatably connected to the first connecting shaft, and a second rotating rod is rotatably connected to the second connecting shaft. Both the first and second rotating rods are quadrangular prisms. A detachable fixing member is provided between the first and second rotating rods to restrict their rotation relative to the first and second connecting shafts. Several first placement rods are fixedly connected to one side wall of the first rotating rod, perpendicular to the first rotating rod. Several second placement rods are fixedly connected to one side wall of the second rotating rod, perpendicular to the second rotating rod. The device is configured such that both the first and second placement rods are located between the first and second connecting shafts and are aligned on the same plane. On a plane, the first and second placement rods are staggered. The connector includes a third and a fourth connecting shaft, which are respectively connected between the two ends of the first and second connecting shafts. A third rotating rod is rotatably connected to the third connecting shaft, and a fourth rotating rod is connected to the fourth connecting shaft. Both the third and fourth rotating rods are quadrangular prisms. A third wave rod is connected to the third rotating rod, and a fourth wave rod is connected to the fourth rotating rod. When the third wave rod, the fourth wave rod, the first placement rod, and the second placement rod are all located between the first and second connecting shafts, and the third wave rod, the fourth wave rod, the first placement rod, and the second placement rod are on the same horizontal plane, the third wave rod and the fourth wave rod both bend around several first and second placement rods and extend towards the middle position between the third and fourth connecting shafts.

2. The multifunctional placemat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detachable fixing component includes a stop rod, both ends of which are fixedly connected to bent clamping plates. The stop rod is located between the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod, and both ends of the stop rod abut against the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod respectively. The bent clamping plates at both ends of the stop rod are respectively engaged with the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod.

3. A multifunctional placemat according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both the first and second rotating rods have a slotted opening in the middle, and the bending plate engages with the slotted opening.

4. A multifunctional placemat according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bending plate has a certain elastic deformation capability, and there is a locking slot between the bending plate and the abutment rod, which allows the first rotating rod and the second rotating rod to be interference-fitted into each other.

5. A multifunctional placemat according to claim 4, characterized in that: The card plate has an integrally formed curved arc plate at the end away from the abutment, which bends away from the abutment.

6. A multifunctional placemat according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the first and second connecting shafts are provided with sockets, and both ends of the third and fourth connecting shafts are provided with inserts that fit into the sockets.

7. A multifunctional placemat according to claim 6, characterized in that: The insert is glued to the socket.

8. A multifunctional placemat according to claim 1, characterized in that: Telescopic rods are provided on the end of the first placement rod away from the first rotating rod and on the end of the second placement rod away from the second rotating rod. Telescopic grooves for accommodating telescopic rods are provided on both the first and second placement rods. A stop block is fixedly connected to the end of the telescopic rod.

9. A multifunctional placemat according to claim 8, characterized in that: Both the third and fourth wave rods are provided with several second receiving grooves, and a second telescopic rod is provided in the second receiving groove. A second abutment is fixedly connected to the end of the second telescopic rod.

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