A self-adjusting bucket support device

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of barrel auxiliary equipment, and specifically relates to a self-adjusting barrel support device, comprising a first end slat, a second end slat, and a plurality of intermediate slats disposed between the first and second end slats, the first, second, and intermediate slats being rotatably connected via an axle, and a rope being provided beneath the first, second, and intermediate slats, one end of the rope being fixedly connected to the first end slat, the other end of the rope being fixedly connected to the second end slat, and the middle portion of the rope being movably connected in sequence to the plurality of intermediate slats. The present invention has a simple structure, occupies a small area, can achieve the required support strength without the need for heavy materials and structures, and requires no manual adjustment, making it easy to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a self-adjusting barrel supporting device, belonging to the technical field of barrel auxiliary equipment. Background Art

[0002] Oak barrels have a long and storied history of wine brewing, storage, and transportation, spanning thousands of years. Storing wine in oak barrels not only enhances the wine's taste and aroma, but also offers a unique aesthetic. The presentation of barrels, particularly oak barrels, is crucial for attracting customers and enhancing brand image during wine display and sales. As a traditional wine storage and display container, oak barrels, thanks to their unique materials and craftsmanship, impart a distinctive flavor and texture to wine, making them highly sought after for high-end wine displays. However, when filled with wine, oak barrels are extremely heavy, often weighing hundreds of kilograms or more, placing extremely high demands on the strength of their display supports. Traditional wine barrel supports typically utilize standard frame structures. While these structures provide some support, the added weight of the liquid in a fully filled barrel, coupled with the inherent weight of the barrel itself, can make them difficult to withstand, leading to deformation or damage, posing a safety hazard. To meet the required strength requirements for the support frame, traditional support frames typically require heavy materials and complex structures, resulting in bulky equipment and a large footprint, making them unsuitable for display within limited spaces. Furthermore, because traditional support frames are often fixed structures and cannot be folded or disassembled, they take up a lot of space during transportation and storage, making handling difficult and increasing logistics costs. Furthermore, traditional support frames cannot automatically adjust to the size and weight of the wine barrels, requiring different support frames for different barrel sizes, increasing cost and complexity.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a barrel support device that can not only withstand the huge weight of the oak barrel filled with wine, but also reduce the floor space while ensuring strength, facilitate transportation and storage, and improve the display effect and user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above technical problems in the prior art, the present invention provides a self-adjusting barrel supporting device.

[0005] The technical solution of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a self-adjusting barrel support device, comprising a first end slat, a second end slat and a plurality of intermediate slats arranged between the first end slat and the second end slat, the first end slat, the second end slat and the intermediate slats being rotatably connected by an axle rod, a rope being provided under the first end slat, the second end slat and the intermediate slats, one end of the rope being connected to the first end slat, the other end of the rope being connected to the second end slat, and the middle part of the rope being movably connected to the plurality of intermediate slats in turn.

[0006] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0007] The present invention connects the first end slat, the second end slat and the middle slat by rotating the shaft, and connects the first end slat, the middle slat and the second end slat in sequence by a rope, the two ends of the rope are respectively connected to the first end slat and the second end slat, and the middle part of the rope is movably connected to the middle slat in sequence, so that the rope can be moved and adjusted on the middle slat, and the opening distance between the slats of the present invention is adjusted by moving the rope on the middle slat.

[0008] When a wine barrel needs to be supported, the self-adjusting barrel support device of the present invention is placed on the ground, and the first end slat, the second end slat and the middle slat are rotated so that the upper parts of adjacent slats rotate in opposite directions around the shaft, reserving space for placing the wine barrel without having to adjust it into place. When the wine barrel is placed on the self-adjusting barrel support device of the present invention, under the action of the wine barrel's own weight, the slats continue to rotate around the shaft, causing the rope to move and adjust on the middle slat until the rope is tightened, that is, adjusted into place.

[0009] The barrel support device of the present invention has a simple structure and occupies a small area. Since the weight of the wine barrel is evenly distributed on multiple slats, each slat needs to bear a small weight. The required support strength can be achieved without the need for heavy materials and structures, and no manual adjustment is required, so the operation is simple.

[0010] During transportation, the barrel support device of the present invention can be folded up, occupies a very small area, and is extremely convenient for transportation; in addition, the structure of the present invention is beautiful and has strong ornamental value, which is of great help in improving the display effect and user experience.

[0011] On the basis of the above technical solution, the present invention can also make the following improvements:

[0012] Furthermore, there are two first end strips and two second end strips.

[0013] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further technical solution is that two first end strips and two second end strips are respectively provided at both ends of the barrel support device, so that the device is more stable during the self-adjustment process.

[0014] Furthermore, the middle of the first end strip and the second end strip are respectively provided with an axial hole, and the two ends of the shaft rod are respectively inserted into the axial holes of the first end strip and the second end strip, and the diameter of the axial hole is adapted to the diameter of the shaft rod.

[0015] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solution are: the shaft rod is installed through the shaft holes on the first end slat and the second end slat; by providing two end slats at both ends of the equipment, and the end slats are connected to the shaft rod through the shaft holes, the shaft rod will not move on the end slats during the self-adjustment of the equipment under the action of the gravity of the wine barrel, which can improve the stability of the equipment.

[0016] Furthermore, both ends of the shaft are provided with external threads, and the end of the shaft is threadedly connected with a locking nut.

[0017] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further technical solution is that the shaft rod is locked by the locking nut to prevent the shaft rod from falling out of the shaft hole on the first end strip or the second end strip.

[0018] Furthermore, an elongated hole is provided in the middle of the middle slat, and the shaft passes through the elongated hole.

[0019] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solution is that, since oak wine barrels are generally drum-shaped with small ends and a large middle, if the contact point between each intermediate slat and the shaft rod is located at the same position as the contact point between the end slats and the shaft rod, some intermediate slats may not contact the wine barrel, resulting in the slats being unable to share the weight of the wine barrel. The present invention mounts the shaft rod through the elongated hole, allowing the intermediate slats to rotate on the shaft rod while the shaft rod moves within the elongated hole. The position of the contact point between the intermediate slats and the shaft rod is adjusted, thereby adjusting the distance between adjacent intermediate slats. This ensures that each intermediate slat of the present invention can contact the side of the wine barrel, making the force applied to the present invention more uniform and improving the stability of the present invention.

[0020] Furthermore, the lower parts of the first end slat, the second end slat and the middle slat are respectively provided with connecting rings, and the adjacent connecting rings are oriented in opposite directions, and the ropes are connected to the connecting rings in sequence.

[0021] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solution are: the rope is installed through the connecting ring, which makes the rope easy to install and connect, and the movement of the rope on the middle slat is more convenient. The adjacent connecting rings face oppositely. When the adjacent slats rotate in opposite directions, the connecting rings are relatively arranged, which facilitates the installation and adjustment of the rope.

[0022] Furthermore, the rope is fixedly connected to the connecting ring at the lower part of the outermost first end slat and the connecting ring at the lower part of the outermost second end slat, and the middle part of the rope passes through the remaining connecting rings in sequence.

[0023] Furthermore, the connecting ring is respectively installed on the first end slat, the second end slat and the middle slat through threaded rods.

[0024] The beneficial effects of adopting the above further technical solution are: installation through the threaded rod is simple and easy to operate, and the installation of the connecting ring on the slat is more stable.

[0025] Furthermore, the ends of the threaded rods are respectively provided with external threads, and the ends of the threaded rods are threadedly connected with fastening nuts.

[0026] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further technical solution is that the threaded rod is tightened by the tightening nut to prevent the threaded rod from falling out.

[0027] Furthermore, the rope is made of metal material, natural fiber or synthetic fiber. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 It is the front view of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 A side view of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 A top view of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 A bottom view of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention from another angle;

[0034] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the first end slat;

[0035] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle slat;

[0036] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of supporting a wine barrel according to the present invention.

[0037] The figure numbers are recorded as follows: 1. first end slat; 2. second end slat; 3. middle slat; 4. shaft rod; 5. rope; 6. connecting ring; 7. threaded rod; 8. locking nut; 9. fastening nut; 10. shaft hole; 11. elongated hole; 12. wine barrel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The principles and features of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0039] See also Figure 1 - Figure 9 , a self-adjusting barrel support device includes two first end laths 1, two second end laths 2 and a plurality of intermediate laths 3 arranged between the first end laths 1 and the second end laths 2. The present invention does not specifically limit the number of intermediate laths 3. The number of intermediate laths 3 can be adjusted according to the size and weight of the wine barrel 12. In this embodiment, the wine barrel 12 is a 225L oak barrel, and the number of intermediate laths 3 is 21. The first end lath 1, the second end lath 2 and the intermediate lath 3 are rotatably connected by an axle rod 4. A rope 5 is provided below the first end lath 1, the second end lath 2 and the intermediate lath 3. One end of the rope 5 is fixedly connected to the first end lath 1, and the other end of the rope 5 is fixedly connected to the second end lath 2. The middle part of the rope 5 is movably connected to the plurality of intermediate laths 3 in turn.

[0040] The first and second end panels 1 and 2 are each provided with an axial hole 10 in the middle thereof. The ends of the shaft rod 4 are respectively inserted into the axial holes 10 of the first and second end panels 1 and 2. The diameter of the axial hole 10 matches the diameter of the shaft rod 4. Since two first and second end panels 1 and 2 are provided at each end of the barrel support device, and both the first and second end panels 1 and 2 are rotatably connected to the shaft rod 4 through the axial hole 10, during self-adjustment, the first and second end panels 1 and 2 will only rotate about the shaft rod 4 and will not move, thereby making the device more stable as a whole. The ends of the shaft rod 4 are each provided with an external thread, and a locking nut 8 is threadedly connected to the end of the shaft rod 4.

[0041] The middle portion of the intermediate slats 3 is provided with an elongated hole 11, and the shaft 4 passes through the elongated hole 11, so that the intermediate slats 3 can rotate on the shaft 4 while the shaft 4 can move in the elongated hole 11, and the position of the contact point between the intermediate slats 3 and the shaft 4 is adjusted, thereby adjusting the distance between adjacent intermediate slats 3, so that each intermediate slat 3 of the present invention can contact the side of the wine barrel 12 (see Figure 9 ), so that the force of the present invention is more uniform, and the stability of the present invention is improved.

[0042] The lower parts of the first end slat 1 , the second end slat 2 and the middle slat 3 are respectively provided with connecting rings 6 , and the adjacent connecting rings 6 are oriented in opposite directions, and the ropes 5 are connected to the connecting rings 6 in sequence.

[0043] The rope 5 is fixedly connected to the connecting ring 6 on the first end slat 1 and the connecting ring 6 on the second end slat 2 respectively, and the middle part of the rope 5 passes through the connecting ring 6 at the lower part of the middle slat 3 in sequence.

[0044] The connecting ring 6 is respectively mounted on the first end slat 1, the second end slat 2, and the middle slat 3 via a threaded rod 7. Specifically, the outer side of the connecting ring 6 is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod 7. The other end of the threaded rod 7 is respectively provided with an external thread, and the end of the threaded rod 7 is threadedly connected to a fastening nut 9, thereby fixing the connecting ring 6 to the first end slat 1, the second end slat 2, and the middle slat 3.

[0045] The rope 5 is made of metal, natural fiber or synthetic fiber. The rope 5 in this embodiment is made of metal, specifically, a steel cable.

[0046] 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 in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A self-adjusting barrel support device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a first end slat (1), a second end slat (2) and a plurality of intermediate slats (3) arranged between the first end slat (1) and the second end slat (2), wherein the first end slat (1), the second end slat (2) and the intermediate slat (3) are rotatably connected via a shaft (4), a rope (5) is provided below the first end slat (1), the second end slat (2) and the intermediate slat (3), one end of the rope (5) is connected to the first end slat (1), the other end of the rope (5) is connected to the second end slat (2), and the middle part of the rope (5) is movably connected to the plurality of intermediate slats (3) in sequence; An elongated hole (11) is provided in the middle of the middle slat (3), and the shaft (4) passes through the elongated hole (11); The lower parts of the first end slat (1), the second end slat (2) and the middle slat (3) are respectively provided with connecting rings (6), and the adjacent connecting rings (6) are oriented in opposite directions, and the ropes (5) are connected to the connecting rings (6) in sequence; The rope (5) is fixedly connected to the connecting ring (6) on the outermost first end slat (1) and the connecting ring (6) on the outermost second end slat (2), respectively, and the middle part of the rope (5) passes through the remaining connecting rings (6) in sequence.

2. The self-adjusting barrel support device according to claim 1, characterized in that There are two of each of the first end strips (1) and the second end strips (2).

3. The self-adjusting barrel support device according to claim 2, characterized in that The first end strip (1) and the second end strip (2) are respectively provided with axial holes (10) in the middle thereof, and both ends of the shaft rod (4) are respectively inserted into the axial holes (10) of the first end strip (1) and the second end strip (2).

4. The self-adjusting barrel support device according to claim 3, characterized in that Both ends of the shaft rod (4) are respectively provided with external threads, and the end of the shaft rod (4) is threadedly connected with a locking nut (8).

5. The self-adjusting barrel support device according to claim 1, characterized in that The connecting ring (6) is respectively mounted on the first end strip (1), the second end strip (2) and the middle strip (3) via threaded rods (7).

6. The self-adjusting barrel support device according to claim 5, characterized in that The ends of the threaded rods (7) are respectively provided with external threads, and the ends of the threaded rods (7) are threadedly connected with fastening nuts (9).

7. The self-adjusting barrel support device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The rope (5) is made of metal material, natural fiber or synthetic fiber.

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