Folder

By using a combined structure of locking pipe and limiting groove in the folding device, the problem of poor stability of the locking structure of the existing folding device is solved, and the stable limit of the connecting rod before and after folding is achieved, avoiding shaking, and improving overall use stability.

CN222224333UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-24DONGGUAN LANTING PRECISION ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420512355.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-18
Publication Date
2024-12-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-18

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The lock structure of the existing folding device has poor stability before and after folding, and is prone to shaking during use.

Method used

Using a combined structure of a locking pipe, a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove, the limit before folding is realized through the plugging of the bottom end of the locking pipe and the first limiting groove, and after folding, it passes through the second limiting groove. The plug-in with the locking tube achieves the limit after folding, ensuring that the connecting rod is stable before and after folding.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids the shaking of the connecting rod before and after folding, and improves the overall stability of the folding device.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model belongs to the technical field of folding parts. The utility model further relates to a folder which comprises a lower base and the technical field of folding pieces, a connecting piece is arranged in the lower base, a first limiting groove is formed in the top of the inner side of the lower base, the connecting piece is rotatably connected with a connecting rod, and a locking pipe is arranged on the outer surface of the connecting rod in the technical field of the folding pieces in a sleeved mode. According to the technical field of the folding piece, the bottom end of a locking pipe is inserted into a first limiting groove, and the first limiting groove is used for being matched with the locking pipe to achieve limiting of a connecting rod before folding. Through the arrangement of the locking pipe, the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove, before folding, the first limiting groove is used for being matched with the locking pipe to achieve limiting of the connecting rod before folding, that is, the connecting rod can be prevented from shaking through the arrangement that the bottom end of the locking pipe is connected with the first limiting groove in an inserted mode; and after folding, limiting of the connecting rods after folding can be achieved in the mode that the second limiting grooves are connected with the second limiting grooves in an inserted mode, and the connecting rods are more stable before and after folding.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of folding parts, and more specifically, to a folder. Background Art

[0002] For folding vehicles (such as folding bicycles, folding electric vehicles and folding scooters, etc.), in order to facilitate the folding of the uprights, a corresponding folder structure is generally installed between the uprights and the frame. When in use, the folder is in a locked state; when not in use, the folder is in a folded state.

[0003] The lock structure used in the existing folder has poor stability before and after folding, and is prone to shaking during use. Therefore, we make improvements to this and propose a folder.

[0004] For example, a Chinese patent (publication number CN214451580U) discloses a folding device that is easy to operate and a scooter with the folding device. Its specification discloses that the folding structure of the scooter is generally only convenient for folding the scooter, and cannot realize the positioning of the front straight rod of the scooter after folding. It is also necessary to set a locking structure on the scooter body to realize the fixation of the folding structure of the scooter. The locking structure set on the scooter body not only affects the aesthetics of the scooter, but also affects the safety of the scooter when in use. In addition, these locking structures have poor stability after the scooter is folded and fixed, and the front straight rod of the scooter is easy to shake. The above patents can prove the defects of the existing technology. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the embodiments of the utility model is that the lock structure used in the existing folder has poor stability before and after folding, and is prone to shaking during use.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] The folder includes a lower seat, a connecting piece is arranged inside the lower seat, and a first limiting groove is opened on the top of the inner side of the lower seat, the connecting piece is rotatably connected to a connecting rod, a locking tube is sleeved on the outer surface of the connecting rod, and the bottom end of the locking tube is inserted into the first limiting groove, and the first limiting groove is used to cooperate with the locking tube to achieve the limiting of the connecting rod before folding, and two second limiting grooves used in cooperation with the locking tube are opened on the front side of the lower seat, and the second limiting groove is used to cooperate with the locking tube to achieve the limiting of the connecting rod after folding.

[0008] As an improved manner of the utility model, the connecting member includes a chamber opened in the lower seat, a first connecting shaft is arranged between the chamber and the lower seat, and the connecting rod is sleeved on the outer surface of the first connecting shaft.

[0009] As an improved manner of the utility model, the chamber is communicated with the first limiting groove, and a side opening is opened between the chamber and the front surface of the lower seat, and two of the second limiting grooves are respectively located on both sides of the side opening.

[0010] As an improvement of the utility model, the outer surface fixing sleeve of the connecting rod is provided with a limit plate, the outer side surface of the limit plate and the inner wall of the locking tube are both provided with threads, and the threads on the outer surface of the limit plate are connected to the threads on the inner wall of the locking tube.

[0011] As an improved manner of the utility model, the outer surface of the connecting rod is sleeved with a first spring located between the limiting plate and the locking tube, and the first spring is located on a side of the limiting plate close to the first connecting shaft.

[0012] As an improved manner of the utility model, a limiting portion is further provided between the locking tube and the lower seat, and the limiting portion is used for limiting the position of the locking tube.

[0013] As an improvement of the utility model, the limiting portion includes an annular groove opened on the outer peripheral side of the locking tube and a second connecting shaft connected to the front side of the lower seat, the outer surface of the second connecting shaft is sleeved with a buckle plate, the buckle plate is fixedly connected to the limiting plate, and the limiting plate is plugged into the inner wall of the annular groove.

[0014] As an improvement of the utility model, a long hole and a slot are provided on the buckle plate, an inner slot is provided in the lower seat, a push rod is inserted between the inner slot and the lower seat, an insertion rod is fixedly installed on the front side of the push rod, one end of the insertion rod passes through the lower seat and the long hole and is fixedly connected to a limiting protrusion, and the limiting protrusion is inserted into the side wall of the slot.

[0015] As an improvement of the utility model, a second spring is fixedly connected between the push rod and the inner groove, and one end of the push rod away from the second spring passes through the lower seat and extends out from the side of the lower seat. The front of the lower seat is also provided with a hole for the insertion rod to pass through and move horizontally.

[0016] As an improved manner of the utility model, a mounting opening is arranged at the bottom of the lower seat, the front side of the lower seat is open, and a plurality of fixing bolts are arranged on the lower seat.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention mainly have the following beneficial effects:

[0018] In order to solve the problem that the locking structure used in the existing folder has poor stability before and after folding, and is prone to shaking during use, the present application provides a locking tube, a first limiting groove and a second limiting groove. Before folding, the first limiting groove is used to cooperate with the locking tube to achieve the limitation of the connecting rod before folding, that is, the connection between the bottom end of the locking tube and the first limiting groove can avoid shaking of the connecting rod, and after folding, the connection between the second limiting groove and the second limiting groove can achieve the limitation of the connecting rod after folding, so that the connecting rod is more stable before and after folding. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the folder provided in the present application before folding;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the chamber of the folder provided in this application;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting rod of the folder provided in this application;

[0022] Figure 4 The folder provided by this application Figure 3 A rear view structural diagram of ;

[0023] Figure 5 The folder provided by this application Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of;

[0024] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a partial cross-section structure of the lower seat provided in this application;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the folded structure of the folder provided in this application.

[0026] Indicated in the figure:

[0027] 1. Lower seat; 101. Chamber; 102. First limiting groove; 103. First connecting shaft; 104. Connecting rod; 105. Side opening; 106. Limiting plate; 107. Locking tube; 108. First spring; 109. Second limiting groove; 110. Annular groove;

[0028] 201, second connecting shaft; 202, buckle plate; 203, long hole; 204, slot; 205, push rod; 206, inner groove; 207, plug rod; 208, limit protrusion; 209, limit plate; 210, second spring; 3, installation port; 301, fixing bolt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs; the terms used in the specification of the application herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. Reference to "embodiments" herein means that specific features, structures, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. The appearance of this phrase in various locations in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0030] As described in the background art, the lock structure used in the existing folder has poor stability before and after folding, and is prone to shaking during use. Therefore, we have made improvements to this and proposed a folder.

[0031] In order to solve this technical problem, the utility model provides a folder, which is applied to a folding bicycle.

[0032] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1-Figure 5 , the folder specifically includes:

[0033] The lower seat 1 is provided with a connecting piece inside the lower seat 1, and a first limiting groove 102 is provided on the top of the inner side of the lower seat 1, the connecting piece is rotatably connected with a connecting rod 104, the outer surface of the connecting rod 104 is sleeved with a locking tube 107, the bottom end of the locking tube 107 is inserted into the first limiting groove 102, the first limiting groove 102 is used to cooperate with the locking tube 107 to achieve the limiting of the connecting rod 104 before folding, and two second limiting grooves 109 used in conjunction with the locking tube 107 are provided on the front side of the lower seat 1, and the second limiting grooves 109 are used to cooperate with the locking tube 107 to achieve the limiting of the connecting rod 104 after folding.

[0034] The folder provided by the utility model has a locking tube 107, a first limiting groove 102 and a second limiting groove 109. Before folding, the first limiting groove 102 is used to cooperate with the locking tube 107 to achieve the limitation of the connecting rod 104 before folding, that is, the connection between the bottom end of the locking tube 107 and the first limiting groove 102 can prevent the connecting rod 104 from shaking, and after folding, the connection between the second limiting groove 109 and the second limiting groove 109 can achieve the limitation of the connecting rod 104 after folding, so that the connecting rod 104 is more stable before and after folding.

[0035] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the utility model, the technical solution in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0036] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features and technical solutions in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0037] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.

[0038] Embodiment 1 of the folder of the utility model

[0039] The utility model folder comprises: a folder, comprising a lower seat 1, a connecting piece is arranged in the lower seat 1, and a first limiting groove 102 is opened on the top of the inner side of the lower seat 1, the connecting piece is rotatably connected with a connecting rod 104, the outer surface of the connecting rod 104 is sleeved with a locking tube 107, the bottom end of the locking tube 107 is inserted into the first limiting groove 102, the first limiting groove 102 is used to cooperate with the locking tube 107 to achieve the limiting of the connecting rod 104 before folding, and can prevent the connecting rod 104 from shaking, and the front side of the lower seat 1 is provided with two second limiting grooves 109 used in conjunction with the locking tube 107, such as Figure 7 As shown, the second limiting groove 109 is used to cooperate with the locking tube 107 to achieve the limiting of the connecting rod 104 after folding, so that the connecting rod 104 is more stable before and after folding.

[0040] Further, such as Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the connecting member includes a chamber 101 opened in the lower seat 1, a first connecting shaft 103 is arranged between the chamber 101 and the lower seat 1, a connecting rod 104 is sleeved on the outer surface of the first connecting shaft 103, and the connecting rod 104 can be connected to the lower seat 1 through the first connecting shaft 103, and the connecting rod 104 can rotate around the first connecting shaft 103.

[0041] Further, such as Figure 2-Figure 3 As shown, the chamber 101 is communicated with the first limiting groove 102, and a side opening 105 is opened between the chamber 101 and the front surface of the lower seat 1, and two second limiting grooves 109 are respectively located on both sides of the side opening 105. The setting of the side opening 105 can allow the connecting rod 104 to be rotated and folded around the first connecting axis 103, that is, it can avoid the connecting rod 104 being affected by the lower seat 1 when rotating and folding.

[0042] Further, such as Figure 5 As shown, a limit plate 106 is fixedly sleeved on the outer surface of the connecting rod 104, and threads are provided on the outer side surface of the limit plate 106 and the inner wall of the locking tube 107, and the threads on the outer surface of the limit plate 106 are connected to the threads on the inner wall of the locking tube 107. Such a setting can limit the position of the locking tube 107 and improve the stability of the locking tube 107 after being plugged into the first limit groove 102 or the second limit groove 109.

[0043] Further, such as Figure 5 As shown, the outer surface of the connecting rod 104 is sleeved with a first spring 108 located between the limit plate 106 and the locking tube 107. The first spring 108 is located on the side of the limit plate 106 close to the first connecting shaft 103. The action force of the first spring 108 can limit the position of the locking tube 107, which can further improve the stability of the locking tube 107 after being plugged into the first limit groove 102 or the second limit groove 109.

[0044] Embodiment 2 of the folder of the utility model

[0045] The folder of the utility model further has a limiting portion between the locking tube 107 and the lower seat 1, and the limiting portion is used to limit the locking tube 107, so that Figure 1 In this state, the locking tube 107 is prevented from moving upward by itself.

[0046] Further, such as Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the limiting portion includes an annular groove 110 opened on the outer peripheral side of the locking tube 107 and a second connecting shaft 201 connected to the front side of the lower seat 1. The outer surface of the second connecting shaft 201 is sleeved with a buckle plate 202, and a limiting plate 209 is fixedly connected to the buckle plate 202. The limiting plate 209 is plugged into the inner wall of the annular groove 110. The buckle plate 202 can rotate around the second connecting shaft 201. The mutual cooperation between the limiting plate 209 and the annular groove 110 can limit the locking tube 107, thereby preventing the locking tube 107 from moving upward by itself.

[0047] Further, such as Figure 2-Figure 6 As shown, the buckle plate 202 is provided with a long hole 203 and a slot 204, the lower seat 1 is provided with an inner slot 206, a push rod 205 is inserted between the inner slot 206 and the lower seat 1, an insertion rod 207 is fixedly installed on the front of the push rod 205, one end of the insertion rod 207 passes through the lower seat 1 and the long hole 203 and is fixedly connected to a limiting protrusion 208, the limiting protrusion 208 is inserted into the side wall of the slot 204, the buckle plate 202 can be limited by the limiting protrusion 208 and the slot 204 to prevent the buckle plate 202 from rotating by itself.

[0048] Further, such as Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, a second spring 210 is fixedly connected between the push rod 205 and the inner groove 206, and one end of the push rod 205 away from the second spring 210 passes through the lower seat 1 and extends out from the side of the lower seat 1, so that the push rod 205 can be manually pushed to move, and the front side of the lower seat 1 is also provided with a hole for the insertion rod 207 to pass through and move horizontally.

[0049] Embodiment 3 of the folder of the utility model

[0050] The utility model folder further has the following features: Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, a mounting opening 3 is provided at the bottom of the lower seat 1, the front of the lower seat 1 is open, and a plurality of fixing bolts 301 are provided on the lower seat 1. When the mounting opening 3 is plugged into a rod on the vehicle body, the fixing bolts 301 are tightened to realize the connection between the lower seat 1 and the rod, that is, to realize the installation of the lower seat 1 and the vehicle body.

[0051] When it is necessary to submit this application by Figure 1 Fold to Figure 7 When in the state, first push the push rod 205, and the push rod 205 drives the limiting protrusion 208 to move through the insertion rod 207, so that the limiting protrusion 208 is separated from the card slot 204, and then the buckle plate 202 is rotated around the second connecting shaft 201 to separate the limiting plate 209 from the second spring 210, and the locking tube 107 is rotated to make the locking tube 107 rise and separate from the first limiting groove 102, and the connecting rod 104 is rotated to the horizontal around the first connecting shaft 103, and the locking tube 107 is pushed toward the second limiting groove 109 so that the locking tube 107 and the second limiting groove 109 are plugged together, and then the locking tube 107 is rotated so that the thread of the locking tube 107 is connected with the thread of the limiting plate 106;

[0052] When it is necessary to submit this application by Figure 7 Fold to Figure 1 When in the locked state, rotate the locking tube 107 to separate the locking tube 107 from the annular groove 110, rotate the connecting rod 104 around the first connecting shaft 103 until it is erected, push the locking tube 107 downward and rotate it, so that the locking tube 107 is plugged into the first limiting groove 102, and the thread of the locking tube 107 is connected with the thread of the limiting plate 106, push the push rod 205 and rotate the buckle plate 202 around the second connecting shaft 201 until it is erected, at this time, the limiting plate 209 is plugged into the second spring 210, and the limiting protrusion 208 passes through the long hole 203, release the push rod 205 so that the limiting protrusion 208 is inserted into the slot 204.

[0053] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of the utility model, rather than all embodiments. The preferred embodiments of the utility model are given in the accompanying drawings, but they do not limit the patent scope of the utility model. The utility model can be implemented in many different forms. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the utility model more thorough and comprehensive. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, for those skilled in the art, it is still possible to modify the technical solutions recorded in the aforementioned specific implementation methods, or to replace some of the technical features therein with equivalents. Any equivalent structure made using the contents of the utility model specification and the accompanying drawings, directly or indirectly used in other related technical fields, is also within the scope of patent protection of the utility model.

Claims

1. A folder, characterized in that: The utility model comprises a lower seat (1), wherein a connecting piece is arranged inside the lower seat (1), and a first limiting groove (102) is provided at the top of the inner side of the lower seat (1), and the connecting piece is rotatably connected to a connecting rod (104), and a locking tube (107) is sleeved on the outer surface of the connecting rod (104), and the bottom end of the locking tube (107) is inserted into the first limiting groove (102), and the first limiting groove (102) is used to cooperate with the locking tube (107) to realize the limiting of the connecting rod (104) before folding, and the front side of the lower seat (1) is provided with two second limiting grooves (109) used in cooperation with the locking tube (107), and the second limiting grooves (109) are used to cooperate with the locking tube (107) to realize the limiting of the connecting rod (104) after folding.

2. The folder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting member comprises a chamber (101) opened in the lower seat (1), a first connecting shaft (103) is arranged between the chamber (101) and the lower seat (1), and the connecting rod (104) is sleeved on the outer surface of the first connecting shaft (103).

3. The folder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The chamber (101) is in communication with the first limiting groove (102), and a side opening (105) is provided between the chamber (101) and the front surface of the lower seat (1), and the two second limiting grooves (109) are respectively located on both sides of the side opening (105).

4. The folder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer surface of the connecting rod (104) is fixedly sleeved with a limiting plate (106), the outer side surface of the limiting plate (106) and the inner wall of the locking tube (107) are both provided with threads, and the threads on the outer surface of the limiting plate (106) are connected to the threads on the inner wall of the locking tube (107).

5. The folder according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer surface of the connecting rod (104) is sleeved with a first spring (108) located between the limiting plate (106) and the locking tube (107), and the first spring (108) is located on a side of the limiting plate (106) close to the first connecting shaft (103).

6. The folder according to claim 5, characterized in that: A limiting portion is also provided between the locking tube (107) and the lower seat (1), and the limiting portion is used to limit the position of the locking tube (107).

7. The folder according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limiting portion includes an annular groove (110) provided on the outer peripheral side of the locking tube (107) and a second connecting shaft (201) connected to the front side of the lower seat (1); a buckle plate (202) is sleeved on the outer surface of the second connecting shaft (201); a limiting plate (209) is fixedly connected to the buckle plate (202), and the limiting plate (209) is plugged into the inner wall of the annular groove (110).

8. The folder according to claim 7, characterized in that: The buckle plate (202) is provided with a long hole (203) and a slot (204), the lower seat (1) is provided with an inner slot (206), a push rod (205) is inserted between the inner slot (206) and the lower seat (1), an insertion rod (207) is fixedly installed on the front of the push rod (205), one end of the insertion rod (207) passes through the lower seat (1) and the long hole (203) and is fixedly connected to a limiting protrusion (208), and the limiting protrusion (208) is inserted into the side wall of the slot (204).

9. The folder according to claim 8, characterized in that: A second spring (210) is fixedly connected between the push rod (205) and the inner groove (206); one end of the push rod (205) away from the second spring (210) passes through the lower seat (1) and extends out from the side of the lower seat (1); and a hole is also provided on the front side of the lower seat (1) for the insertion rod (207) to pass through and move horizontally.

10. The folder according to claim 9, characterized in that: The bottom of the lower seat (1) is provided with a mounting opening (3), the front of the lower seat (1) is open, and a plurality of fixing bolts (301) are provided on the lower seat (1).