Rotary opening and closing structure and ash pan using same

Abstract

The utility model provides a rotary opening and closing structure and an ash pan using the same, and the rotary opening and closing structure comprises a cover body, the opening and closing pieces are evenly distributed around the lower side of the throwing opening, and the sides, away from the center of the throwing opening, of the opening and closing pieces form connecting ends; one end of each connecting piece is in pivot connection with the lower side of the connecting end at the corresponding position, and the other end of each connecting piece is in pivot connection with the top wall of the inner side of the cover body; the guide plate is arranged at the lower ends of the opening and closing pieces, an opening is formed in the middle of the guide plate, a plurality of guide grooves are formed around the periphery of the opening, the connecting pieces are movably arranged in the guide grooves in the corresponding positions, and the connecting end upper pivot is connected to one sides of the guide grooves; by means of the ashtray, the problems that smoke escapes, potential safety hazards are caused when cigarette ends are not extinguished and the like in an existing ashtray can be effectively solved, the practicability and the aesthetic value of the ashtray are improved, and the requirements of users for safety, convenience and individuation are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ashtrays, in particular to a rotating opening and closing structure and an ashtray using the same. Background Art

[0002] An ashtray is an important device for storing cigarette ashes and cigarette butts. Its common form is a cylindrical structure with an opening on the top for users to place ashes and cigarette butts in.

[0003] However, the traditional open-top ashtray design has several limitations:

[0004] 1. The open design is not conducive to preventing the smoke generated by unextinguished cigarette butts from escaping into the surrounding environment, which may not only pollute the air, but also cause fire safety hazards. In addition, unextinguished cigarette butts cannot be automatically extinguished in the ashtray, which poses certain safety hazards.

[0005] 2. From an aesthetic point of view, there is a gap between the design style of traditional ashtrays and modern home decoration trends and personalized consumer needs, making it difficult to fully meet users' ever-increasing aesthetic needs and life taste standards.

[0006] In view of this, the inventor specially designed a rotating opening and closing structure and an ashtray using the same, and this case was thus created. Utility Model Content

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, one of the technical solutions of the utility model is as follows:

[0008] A rotating opening and closing structure, comprising:

[0009] The cover has a through throwing hole in the middle;

[0010] A plurality of opening and closing pieces are evenly distributed around the lower side of the throwing opening and are used to rotate with the cover body to close the throwing opening, and a side of the plurality of opening and closing pieces away from the center of the throwing opening forms a connecting end;

[0011] A plurality of connecting pieces, one end of each connecting piece is pivotally connected to the lower side of the connecting end at the corresponding position, and the other end is pivotally connected to the inner top wall of the cover body;

[0012] A guide plate is provided at the lower end of a plurality of opening and closing pieces, wherein an opening is provided in the middle thereof and is opposite to the throwing port, and a plurality of guide grooves are arranged around the opening, and a plurality of connecting pieces are movably placed in the guide grooves at corresponding positions, and the other side of the connecting end and opposite to the connecting piece is pivotally connected to one side of the guide groove;

[0013] in:

[0014] The guide plate is relatively fixed by a limiting structure so that the cover body can rotate relative to the guide plate;

[0015] The guide groove is constructed to be consistent with the shape of the area swept by the connecting piece when the opening and closing piece rotates with the cover body to just close the throwing opening and just make the throwing opening completely exposed.

[0016] Preferably, the pivot connection position between the opening and closing piece and the guide plate is the first hinge point, and the opening and closing piece forms a first splicing arc surface and a second splicing arc surface with consistent bending direction and radius on both sides of the opening and closing piece close to the center of the throwing port. The first splicing arc surface is located on the side away from the first hinge point and a sharp end is formed at the connection position with the second splicing arc surface. Several opening and closing pieces are enclosed with the sharp end as the common vertex to form a densely laid shape to achieve the closure of the throwing port.

[0017] Preferably, the length of the line connecting the sharp end and the first hinge point is R1, the length of the line connecting the other side of the first splicing arc surface and the first hinge point is R2, and R2>R1.

[0018] Preferably, a rotation hole is formed through the pivotal positions of the opening and closing piece and the connecting piece, and a first rotation shaft is provided in the rotation hole.

[0019] Preferably, another rotating hole is formed at one end of the connecting piece away from the first rotating shaft, and a second rotating shaft is rotatably inserted in the rotating hole. A plurality of driving holes are formed in the top of the cover body, and a limiting plate is provided at one end of the second rotating shaft close to the cover body, and a driving end is formed on the top thereof which can be inserted into the driving hole.

[0020] Preferably, the guide groove is in a triangular shape as a whole, and a side away from the opening protrudes outward to form a convex end, and the distance between the convex end and its two side edges is slightly greater than the extension length of the connecting piece.

[0021] Preferably, both ends of the connecting piece form semicircular transition ends, and each corner position of the guide groove is provided with an arc-shaped corner adapted to the transition end.

[0022] Preferably, a fork-shaped portion is provided on the inner side of the opening and integrally protrudes toward the middle thereof, and a "V"-shaped plug-in groove is formed on one side of the fork-shaped portion facing the middle of the opening.

[0023] Preferably, the limiting structure includes a limiting shaft extending downwardly from the lower end of the guide plate and a limiting portion fixedly arranged at the bottom of the limiting shaft, and an outer edge of the limiting portion exceeds the covering area of ​​the guide plate.

[0024] The second technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0025] An ashtray comprises an opening and closing structure and a box body which can be rotatably plugged with the opening and closing structure. The inner wall of the box body is provided with a matching structure which matches with a limiting structure to keep a guide plate fixed relative to the box body.

[0026] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0027] The opening and closing structure of the utility model realizes the opening and closing control of the ashtray opening through the mutual cooperation of the throwing opening in the middle of the cover body, the opening and closing pieces distributed around the throwing opening, the connecting pieces and the guide plate. When the cover body rotates, the opening and closing pieces can rotate accordingly and use their specially designed splicing arc surface to rotate and close or open the throwing opening, effectively preventing the smoke from escaping and the safety hazards caused by unextinguished cigarette butts.

[0028] At the same time, the cooperation between the guide groove and the connecting piece ensures a smooth and precise opening and closing process.

[0029] In addition, the ashtray has a novel design, which is more in line with the modern home decoration trend and personalized consumption needs.

[0030] To sum up, the rotating opening and closing structure and the ashtray using the same provided by the utility model effectively solve the safety hazards caused by smoke leakage and unextinguished cigarette butts in existing ashtrays, improve their practicality and aesthetic value, and meet users' needs for safety, convenience and personalization. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention.

[0032] in:

[0033] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0034] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the utility model;

[0035] Figure 3 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0036] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a partial explosion structure highlighting a guide plate in the utility model;

[0037] Figure 5 It is a partial structural schematic diagram highlighting the guide plate in the utility model;

[0038] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the local structure of the utility model highlighting the opening groove;

[0039] Figure 7 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the utility model highlighting the foot pad.

[0040] Description of labels:

[0041] 10. Cover body; 11. Throwing port; 12. Drive hole; 13. Patterned groove; 20. Opening and closing piece; 21. Connecting end; 22. First hinge point; 23. First joint arc surface; 24. Second joint arc surface; 25. Sharp end; 26. First rotating shaft; 30. Connecting piece; 31. Second rotating shaft; 32. Limiting plate; 33. Drive end; 34. Transition end; 40. Guide plate; 41. Open mouth; 42. Guide groove; 43. Raised end; 44. Arc corner; 45. Fork-shaped part; 46. Plug-in groove; 50. Limiting structure; 51. Limiting axis; 52. Limiting part; 60. Box body; 61. Opening groove; 62. Foot pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention clearer and more understandable, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0043] See also Figures 1 to 7 , is a rotating opening and closing structure as the best embodiment of the utility model, comprising:

[0044] A flat cylindrical cover 10, with a through circular throwing opening 11 formed in the middle;

[0045] A plurality of opening and closing pieces 20 are evenly distributed around the lower side of the throwing opening 11, and are used to rotate with the cover body 10 to close the throwing opening 11. A side of the plurality of opening and closing pieces 20 away from the center of the throwing opening 11 forms a connecting end 21. In this embodiment, the overall shape of the opening and closing piece 20 is triangular, and the connecting end 21 is located on the side opposite to the side where the plurality of opening and closing pieces 20 are close to each other;

[0046] A plurality of connecting pieces 30, one end of each connecting piece 30 is pivotally connected to the lower side of the connecting end 21 at the corresponding position, and the other end is pivotally connected to the inner top wall of the cover body 10. In this embodiment, the connecting piece 30 is strip-shaped;

[0047] The guide plate 40 is provided at the lower end of the plurality of opening and closing pieces 20, and an opening 41 is provided in the middle thereof, which is opposite to the throwing port 11, and a plurality of guide grooves 42 are arranged around the opening 41, and a plurality of connecting pieces 30 are movably placed in the guide grooves 42 at corresponding positions, and the other side of the connecting end 21 opposite to the connecting piece 30 is pivotally connected to one side of the guide groove 42;

[0048] in:

[0049] The guide plate 40 is relatively fixed by a limiting structure 50 so that the cover body 10 can rotate relative to the guide plate 40;

[0050] The guide groove 42 is constructed to be consistent with the shape of the area swept by the connecting piece 30 when the opening and closing piece 20 rotates with the cover body 10 to just close the throwing opening 11 and just expose the throwing opening 11 completely.

[0051] Preferably, Figure 3 , 4 As shown, the pivot connection position between the opening and closing piece 20 and the guide plate 40 is the first hinge point 22, and the opening and closing piece 20 forms a first splicing arc surface 23 and a second splicing arc surface 24 with consistent bending directions and radii on both sides of the center of the throwing port 11. The first splicing arc surface 23 is located on the side away from the first hinge point 22 and a sharp end 25 is formed at the connection position with the second splicing arc surface 24. A plurality of opening and closing pieces 20 are surrounded by the sharp end 25 as a common vertex to form a densely laid shape to achieve the closure of the throwing port 11, and the connecting end 21 is located on the side opposite to the sharp end 25.

[0052] Preferably, Figure 5 As shown, the length of the line connecting the sharp end 25 and the first hinge point 22 is R1, and the length of the line connecting the other side of the first splicing arc surface 23 and the first hinge point 22 is R2, R2>R1. In this embodiment, by controlling the sizes of R1 and R2, when the opening and closing piece 20 rotates around the first hinge point 22 to open and close, interference between adjacent opening and closing pieces 20 is avoided, thereby making the rotation opening and closing process smoother.

[0053] Preferably, Figure 4 , 5 As shown, the pivotal positions of the opening and closing piece 20 and the connecting piece 30 are penetrated by a rotating hole (not marked in the figure), and a first rotating shaft 26 is provided in the rotating hole. Therefore, the first rotating shaft 26 is used to realize the rotational connection between the opening and closing piece 20 and the connecting piece 30, and a connecting rod driving structure is constructed between the cover body 10 and the opening and closing piece 20. When the cover body 10 rotates, the connecting piece 30 and the opening and closing piece 20 are driven to move synchronously through the connection point of the connecting piece 30, and the opening and closing piece 20 rotates around the first hinge point 22 driven by the connecting piece 30, and finally a plurality of opening and closing pieces 20 realize a rotational opening and closing process.

[0054] Preferably, Figure 2 , 3As shown in Figure 4, another rotating hole (not marked in the figure) is opened at one end of the connecting piece 30 away from the first rotating shaft 26, and a second rotating shaft 31 is rotatably inserted in the rotating hole. A plurality of driving holes 12 are opened at the top of the cover body 10, and a limiting plate 32 is provided at one end of the second rotating shaft 31 close to the cover body 10, and a driving end 33 is formed on the top thereof which can be inserted and engaged with the driving hole 12. Therefore, the connection between the connecting piece 30 and the inner top wall of the cover body 10 is realized through the second rotating shaft 31 and the driving end 33, and the guide groove 42 is used to realize the giving and limiting, so that a staggered connection structure is formed among the connecting piece 30, the opening and closing piece 20 and the cover body 10, so that the opening and closing piece 20 can be accurately controlled in the limited space inside the cover body 10.

[0055] Preferably, Figure 2 , 5 As shown, the guide groove 42 is triangular in shape as a whole, and the side away from the opening 41 protrudes outward to form a raised end 43, and the distance between the raised end 43 and its two side edges is slightly larger than the extended length of the connecting piece 30. In this embodiment, the difference between the distance between the raised end 43 and its two side edges and the extended length of the connecting piece 30 is maintained at 1-3mm, thereby forming an area for accommodating the limiting connecting piece 30 as the connecting piece 30 swings.

[0056] In this embodiment, the connecting piece 30 moves driven by the cover body 10 and is limited by the rotational connection of the opening and closing piece 20. When it rotates from a closed state with the cover body 10 until the opening and closing piece 20 is just opened to expose the throwing port 11, the area swept by the connecting piece 30 is the shape of the guide groove 42.

[0057] Preferably, Figure 3 , 4 As shown in FIG. 5 , both ends of the connecting piece 30 form semicircular transition ends 34 , and each corner position of the guide groove 42 is provided with an arc corner 44 adapted to the transition end 34 , so that the contact between the guide groove 42 and the connecting piece 30 is more stable and controllable, avoiding damage to the guide groove 42 by sharp corners.

[0058] Preferably, Figure 2 , 4 As shown, a fork-shaped portion 45 is provided on the inner side of the opening 41 and integrally protrudes toward the middle thereof. A "V"-shaped insertion groove 46 is formed on the side of the fork-shaped portion 45 toward the middle of the opening 41, so that the cigarette butts can be clamped through the insertion groove 46, making it convenient for users to temporarily connect unsmoked cigarettes.

[0059] Preferably, Figure 4 As shown, the limiting structure 50 includes a limiting shaft 51 extending downward from the lower end of the guide plate 40 and a limiting portion 52 fixed to the bottom of the limiting shaft 51. The limiting portion 52 is in the shape of a flat cylinder, and the outer edge of the limiting portion 52 exceeds the coverage area of ​​the guide plate 40.

[0060] The second technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0061] A cigarette ashtray comprises an opening and closing structure and a box body 60 which can be rotatably plugged into the opening and closing structure. The inner side wall of the box body 60 is provided with a matching structure which cooperates with the limiting structure 50 so that the guide plate 40 remains fixed relative to the box body 60. In the present embodiment, the matching structure is an opening groove 61 with an arched cross-section, and the top of the opening groove 61 is connected with the top surface of the box body 60, and the arc surface of the opening groove 61 is adapted to the outer periphery of the limiting portion 52. Therefore, when the cover body 10 is rotated as a whole to the position where the limiting portion 52 is opposite to the opening groove 61 at the corresponding position, the limiting portion 52 moves downward along the opening groove 61, and the guide plate 40 is relatively limited by the limiting portion 52 under the limitation of the opening groove 61 to be fixed, so that the relative rotation of the cover body 10 and the guide plate 40 can be realized when the cover body 10 is rotated.

[0062] In this embodiment, Figure 6 As shown, the number of the opening grooves 61 is set to three, and they are distributed in the shape of an equilateral triangle around the opening at the upper end of the box body 60. Two limiting shafts 51 and limiting portions 52 are correspondingly provided at the bottom of the guide plate 40, and are located at two fixed points of the equilateral triangle formed by the three opening grooves 61. Therefore, by rotating the cover body 10, the limiting portions 52 can be inserted at the positions of any two opening grooves 61, thereby facilitating the fixation of the guide plate 40.

[0063] In addition, if Figure 7 As shown, four foot pads 62 are evenly arranged around the bottom of the box body 60 and around its circumference. In this embodiment, the foot pads 62 are soft pads, such as silicone pads or rubber pads.

[0064] A plurality of hollow pattern grooves 13 are arranged on the outer peripheral side of the cover body 10 .

[0065] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0066] The opening and closing structure of the utility model realizes the opening and closing control of the ashtray opening through the mutual cooperation of the throwing port 11 in the middle of the cover body 10, the opening and closing piece 20 distributed around the throwing port 11, the connecting piece 30 and the guide plate 40. When the cover body 10 rotates, the opening and closing piece 20 can rotate accordingly and use its specially designed splicing arc surface to rotate and close or open the throwing port 11, effectively preventing the smoke from escaping and the safety hazards caused by unextinguished cigarette butts.

[0067] At the same time, the cooperation between the guide groove 42 and the connecting piece 30 ensures a smooth and accurate opening and closing process.

[0068] In addition, the ashtray has a novel design, which is more in line with the modern home decoration trend and personalized consumption needs.

[0069] The specific advantages of this ashtray include:

[0070] The rotating opening and closing method can effectively block smoke from escaping and improve the safety of use;

[0071] The unique design of the opening and closing piece 20 not only ensures the closure of the throwing port 11, but also takes into account the aesthetic appearance, thereby improving the overall quality of the product;

[0072] Compact structure, easy operation and long service life;

[0073] The rotational plug-in cooperation between the box body 60 and the opening and closing structure and the cooperation design with the limiting structure 50 make the ashtray more stable and reliable during the opening and closing process.

[0074] In summary, the rotating opening and closing structure and the ashtray using the same provided by the utility model effectively solve many problems existing in existing ashtrays, improve their practicality and aesthetic value, and meet users' needs for safety, convenience and personalization.

[0075] The utility model is described above by way of example in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is obvious that the specific implementation of the utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned method. As long as various non-substantial improvements are made using the method concept and technical solution of the utility model, or the concept and technical solution of the utility model are directly applied to other occasions without improvement, they are all within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A rotating opening and closing structure, characterized in that: include: The cover body (10) has a through throwing opening (11) formed in the middle thereof; A plurality of opening and closing pieces (20) are evenly distributed around the lower side of the throwing opening (11) and are used to rotate with the cover body (10) to close the throwing opening (11); a side of the plurality of opening and closing pieces (20) away from the center of the throwing opening (11) forms a connecting end (21); A plurality of connecting pieces (30), one end of each connecting piece (30) being pivotally connected to the lower side of the connecting end (21) at a corresponding position, and the other end being pivotally connected to the inner top wall of the cover body (10); A guide plate (40) is arranged at the lower end of a plurality of opening and closing pieces (20), wherein an opening (41) is provided in the middle thereof and is opposite to the throwing opening (11), and a plurality of guide grooves (42) are arranged around the opening (41), wherein a plurality of connecting pieces (30) are movably placed in the guide grooves (42) at corresponding positions, and the other side of the connecting end (21) and opposite to the connecting piece (30) is pivotally connected to one side of the guide groove (42); in: The guide plate (40) is relatively fixed via a limiting structure (50) so that the cover body (10) can rotate relative to the guide plate (40); The guide groove (42) is constructed to be consistent with the shape of the area swept by the connecting piece (30) when the opening and closing piece (20) rotates with the cover body (10) to just close the throwing opening (11) and just make the throwing opening (11) completely exposed.

2. A rotating opening and closing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pivotal connection position of the opening and closing piece (20) and the guide plate (40) is a first hinge point (22); the opening and closing piece (20) forms a first joint arc surface (23) and a second joint arc surface (24) with the same bending direction and radius on both sides of the center of the throwing port (11); the first joint arc surface (23) is located on the side away from the first hinge point (22) and forms a sharp end (25) at the connection position with the second joint arc surface (24); a plurality of opening and closing pieces (20) are surrounded by the sharp end (25) as a common vertex to form a densely laid shape to achieve the closure of the throwing port (11).

3. A rotating opening and closing structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The length of the line connecting the sharp end (25) and the first hinge point (22) is R1, and the length of the line connecting the other side of the first splicing arc surface (23) and the first hinge point (22) is R2, and R2>R1.

4. The rotating opening and closing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotation hole is formed through the pivotal positions of the opening and closing piece (20) and the connecting piece (30), and a first rotation shaft (26) is provided in the rotation hole.

5. The rotating opening and closing structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: Another rotating hole is formed at one end of the connecting piece (30) away from the first rotating shaft (26), and a second rotating shaft (31) is rotatably inserted in the rotating hole. A plurality of driving holes (12) are formed at the top of the cover body (10). A limiting plate (32) is provided at one end of the second rotating shaft (31) close to the cover body (10), and a driving end (33) is formed at the top thereof and can be inserted and engaged with the driving hole (12).

6. The rotating opening and closing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide groove (42) is triangular in shape as a whole, and the side away from the opening (41) protrudes outward to form a protruding end (43), and the distance between the protruding end (43) and its two side edges is slightly greater than the extension length of the connecting piece (30).

7. The rotating opening and closing structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: Both ends of the connecting piece (30) form semicircular transition ends (34), and each corner position of the guide groove (42) is provided with an arc-shaped corner (44) adapted to the transition end (34).

8. The rotating opening and closing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fork-shaped portion (45) is integrally protruded toward the middle of the opening (41) and is disposed on the inner side of the opening. A V-shaped insertion groove (46) is formed on one side of the fork-shaped portion (45) facing the middle of the opening (41).

9. The rotating opening and closing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting structure (50) comprises a limiting shaft (51) extending downwardly along the lower end of the guide plate (40) and a limiting portion (52) fixedly arranged at the bottom of the limiting shaft (51), wherein the outer edge of the limiting portion (52) exceeds the coverage area of ​​the guide plate (40).

10. An ashtray, characterized in that: It comprises an opening and closing structure as claimed in claim 1 and a box body (60) that can be rotatably plugged into the opening and closing structure, wherein the inner side wall of the box body (60) is provided with a matching structure that cooperates with the limiting structure (50) so that the guide plate (40) remains fixed relative to the box body (60).

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