Branch cap and artificial branch

Abstract

The utility model relates to a branch cap and an artificial branch. The branch cap comprises a cap body. The cap body is provided with a containing hole used for containing the tail end of the branch body, and the containing hole is provided with a bottom wall and a side wall. Wherein at least one convex rib is formed on the side wall of the accommodating hole, and the at least one convex rib is suitable for extruding the branch body. The artificial branch comprises a branch body and the branch cap. Wherein the branch cap sleeves the tail end of the branch body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of decorative articles, in particular to a branch cap and an artificial branch. Background Art

[0002] Artificial trees are mostly used for decoration and viewing. The ends of the branches of current artificial trees are generally directly exposed. On the one hand, since the ends of the branches are usually hard and sharp, they may sting the user during use, giving the user a bad experience; on the other hand, the directly exposed ends of the branches may also affect the overall effect of the branches, making the branches less beautiful and natural. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model provides a branch cap and an artificial branch with the branch cap. By arranging a tightly fastened branch cap at the end of the artificial branch, it can not only prevent the end of the artificial branch from pricking the user and improve the user experience, but also make the artificial branch more beautiful and natural.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present application, a branch cap is provided. The branch cap comprises a cap body. The cap body is provided with a receiving hole for receiving the end of the branch body, and the receiving hole has a bottom wall and a side wall.

[0005] The side wall of the receiving hole forms at least one convex rib, and the at least one convex rib is suitable for squeezing the branch body.

[0006] In one of the embodiments, the branch body is provided with at least one mounting recess, and the at least one convex rib is adapted to be interference fit with the at least one mounting recess.

[0007] In one embodiment, the side wall of the receiving hole forms at least one connecting recess. The end of the branch body is provided with at least one mounting protrusion, and the at least one connecting recess is adapted to be interference-fitted with the at least one mounting recess.

[0008] In one embodiment, the accommodating hole includes a first hole portion and a second hole portion, one end of the first hole portion forms an opening end of the accommodating hole, and the other end of the first hole portion is connected to the second hole portion.

[0009] The maximum inner diameter of the first hole portion is greater than the maximum inner diameter of the second hole portion.

[0010] In one embodiment, the inner diameter of the receiving hole at the open end is larger than the outer diameter of the end of the branch body.

[0011] In one embodiment, each convex rib is an annular structure continuously distributed along the circumference of the receiving hole;

[0012] Alternatively, each rib includes a plurality of raised portions, and the plurality of raised portions are spaced apart along the circumference of the receiving hole.

[0013] In one embodiment, each rib extends along the depth direction of the receiving hole.

[0014] In one embodiment, the branch cap is made of elastically deformable plastic or rubber.

[0015] In one embodiment, the cap body has a first end and a second end, the opening end of the receiving hole is formed at the first end, and the radial dimension of the outer contour of the cap body decreases from the first end to the second end.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present invention, an artificial branch is provided. The artificial branch comprises a branch body and a branch cap in any of the above embodiments;

[0017] Wherein, the branch cap is arranged at the end of the branch body.

[0018] In one embodiment, the branch body includes a branch rod and a plurality of branches, and one end of each branch is wound and fixed on the branch rod.

[0019] The end of the branch rod and at least a portion of the plurality of branches and leaves are accommodated in the accommodating hole of the branch cap and are squeezed by at least one convex rib.

[0020] According to the branch cap and the artificial branch having the branch cap provided by the embodiment of the utility model, by using at least one convex rib in the branch cap to squeeze the branch body, the branch cap can be tightly buckled at the end of the branch body, thereby preventing the branch cap from being separated from the branch body during the use of the artificial branch. In this way, the artificial branch is prevented from pricking the user during use, improving the user experience, and also making the artificial branch more beautiful and natural. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram showing an artificial branch according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the assembly between the branch cap and the branch body after the branches and leaves are removed according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown, wherein the branch cap is shown in a cross-sectional view;

[0023] Figure 3 A perspective view showing a branch cap according to another embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 Show Figure 3 Front view of the middle branch cap;

[0025] Figure 5 Show Figure 4 The cross-sectional view of the branch cap along the AA line;

[0026] Figure 6 Show Figure 4 The cross-sectional view of the branch cap along the BB line;

[0027] Figure 7 A cross-sectional view of the branch brim along line BB in another embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0028] Figure 8 A bottom view of a branch cap according to another embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0029] Fig. 9 Show Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the branch cap along the CC line; and

[0030] Fig.10 The flowchart shows a method for manufacturing artificial branches according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0031] Marking Description

[0032] 100. Artificial branch; 1. Branch body; 11. Branch rod; 12. Branches and leaves; 111. Mounting recess; 112. Mounting protrusion; 2. Branch cap; 21. Cap body; 211. First end; 212. Second end; 213. Receiving hole; 2131. First hole portion; 2132. Second hole portion; 221. Convex rib; 2211. Protrusion; 222. Connecting recess; S. Interface; X. Center axis. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the utility model are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the utility model. However, the utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the utility model, so the utility model is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0034] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0035] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0036] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0037] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0038] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be the only implementation method.

[0039] The utility model provides a branch cap 2 and an artificial branch 100 having the branch cap 2.

[0040] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an artificial branch 100 provided according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the artificial branch 100 includes a branch body 1 and a branch cap 2. The branch cap 2 is sleeved on the end of the branch body 1. Specifically, the end of the branch body 1 is interference-fitted with the branch cap 2 to prevent the branch cap 2 from falling off the branch body 1. The branch cap 2 will be described together with the description of the artificial branch 100.

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment, the branch body 1 includes a branch rod 11 and a plurality of branches 12, one end of each branch 12 is wound and fixed on the branch rod 11, and the other end is inclined to the branch rod 11 and extends toward the end of the branch rod 11. The branch body 1 is, for example, a simulated pine needle branch, but is not limited thereto. The plurality of branches 12 are roughly evenly distributed around the branch rod 11, and extend in the length direction of the branch rod 11 to the end of the branch rod 11. Optionally, in combination with Figure 2 As shown, the branch rod 11 is formed by a plurality of metal wires intertwined with each other, and a wavy structure is formed on the outer side of the branch rod 11. The metal wire is, for example, an iron wire. Of course, in some alternative embodiments, the branch rod 11 can also be formed by a single slender rod, which is made of, for example, metal, plastic, etc. The outer side of the branch rod 11 can be a smooth surface or a non-smooth surface, for example, forming a wavy or zigzag structure, which is not limited in this application.

[0042] like Figures 2 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the branch cap 2 includes a cap body 21. The cap body 21 is provided with a receiving hole 213 for receiving the branch body 1, and the receiving hole 213 has a bottom wall and a side wall. Among them, the side wall of the receiving hole 213 forms at least one convex rib 221, and at least one convex rib 221 is suitable for squeezing the branch body 1. Specifically, when the branch cap 2 is assembled with the branch body 1, the end of the branch rod 11 and at least a portion of the plurality of branches and leaves 12 are received in the receiving hole 213 of the branch cap 2 and squeezed by at least one convex rib 221, so that the branch cap 2 can be tightly fastened to the branch body 1, and at the same time, the possibility of the branches and leaves 12 falling off the branch rod 11 can be reduced. Of course, in some alternative embodiments, the end of the branch rod 11 can also be received in the receiving hole 213 of the branch cap 2.

[0043] See also Figure 2, at least one mounting recess 111 is provided at the end of the branch body 1, and at least one convex rib 221 is suitable for interference fit with at least one mounting recess 111. The number of convex ribs 221 is multiple, and the multiple convex ribs 221 are spaced apart along the depth direction of the receiving hole 213. Correspondingly, the number of mounting recesses 111 is also multiple, and the multiple mounting recesses 111 are adapted to the multiple convex ribs 221, so that the branch cap 2 is tightly buckled on the branch body 1. The side wall of the receiving hole 213 can also form at least one connecting recess 222, and the branch body 1 is correspondingly provided with at least one mounting protrusion 112, and at least one connecting recess 222 is suitable for interference fit with at least one mounting recess 111. Specifically, the number of connecting recesses 222 and mounting protrusions 112 are both multiple. Among them, the multiple convex ribs 221 and the multiple connecting recesses 222 are spaced apart on the side wall of the receiving hole 213 along the depth direction of the receiving hole 213. The side wall of the receiving hole 213 forms a wave structure or a sawtooth structure in the depth direction (i.e., longitudinal direction) of the receiving hole 213, and the wave structure or the sawtooth structure is adapted to the wave structure or the sawtooth structure formed at the end of the branch body 1. In this way, the multiple ribs 221 can block the multiple mounting protrusions 112 at the end of the branch body 1, increasing the external force required to separate the branch cap 2 from the branch body 1, thereby achieving the branch cap 2 being tightly fastened to the branch body 1, and preventing the branch cap 2 from being separated from the branch body 1 during use.

[0044] The branch cap 2 is made of elastically deformable plastic or rubber. In this way, when the branch cap 2 is installed on the branch body 1, the cap body 21 and / or the rib 221 of the branch cap 2 are elastically deformed, so that the branch cap 2 can be easily installed on the branch body 1. In this embodiment, the branch cap 2 is integrally formed (for example, injection molding).

[0045] See also Figure 2 and Figure 5 The cap body 21 has a first end 211 and a second end 212, and the opening end of the receiving hole 213 is formed at the first end 211. The inner diameter d0 of the receiving hole 213 at the opening end is greater than the outer diameter D of the end of the branch body 1 (i.e., d0>D), so that the end of the branch body 1 can be inserted into the receiving hole 213 of the branch cap 2. In some embodiments, Figure 5 and Fig. 9As shown, the receiving hole 213 includes a first hole portion 2131 and a second hole portion 2132, one end of the first hole portion 2131 forms the opening end of the receiving hole, and the other end of the first hole portion 2131 is connected to the second hole portion 2132. The first hole portion 2131 is generally trumpet-shaped, and the inner diameter d0 at the opening end of the receiving hole 213 is formed as the maximum inner diameter d1 of the first hole portion 2131 (i.e., d1=d0). Optionally, the maximum inner diameter d1 of the first hole portion 2131 can also be formed by other positions adjacent to the opening end of the receiving hole 213 (i.e., d1>d0), which is not limited in the present application. The maximum inner diameter d1 of the first hole portion 2131 is greater than the maximum inner diameter d2 of the second hole portion 2132 (i.e., d1>d2). In this way, the end of the branch body 1 can be easily inserted into the receiving hole 213 , and after the end of the branch body 1 is plugged into the receiving hole 213 , an interference fit can be formed between the end of the branch body 1 and the second hole portion 2132 .

[0046] See also Figure 5 In one embodiment, the plane where the crest of the rib 221 at the opening end of the nearest receiving hole 213 is located is the interface S, the first hole portion 2131 is located on the side of the interface S close to the first end 211, and the second hole portion 2132 is located on the side of the interface S close to the second end 212. The interface S is substantially perpendicular to the central axis X of the cap body 21. It can be understood that the interface S is an imaginary plane introduced for the convenience of description, and it is not a plane actually existing in the branch cap 2. Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Fig. 9 As shown, the radial dimension of the outer contour of the cap body 21 decreases from the first end 211 to the second end 212. That is, the outer diameter of the cap body 21 decreases from the first end 211 to the second end 212, making the overall artificial pine strip more natural and beautiful. Figure 2 As shown, the outer surface of the branch cap 2 can be formed as a smooth surface; in other embodiments, such as Figures 3 to 5 and Fig. 9 As shown, the outer surface of the branch cap 2 is formed as a non-smooth surface. For example, the outer contour of the branch cap 2 is in the shape of a pine cone, but it is not limited thereto.

[0047] See also Figure 6 In some embodiments, the branch cap 2 includes a plurality of spaced convex ribs 221, wherein each convex rib 221 is a ring-shaped structure continuously distributed along the circumference of the receiving hole 213. In other words, each convex rib 221 is arranged transversely. Figure 7 Each rib 221 includes a plurality of raised portions 2211, and the plurality of raised portions 2211 are spaced apart along the circumference of the receiving hole 213. Figure 8 and Fig. 9As shown, the branch cap 2 includes a plurality of convex ribs 221 distributed at intervals, wherein each convex rib 221 extends in the longitudinal direction (i.e., the depth direction of the receiving hole 213). In other words, each convex rib 221 is arranged longitudinally. Of course, in other embodiments, the multi-segment convex portion 2211 can also be distributed in the receiving hole 213 in other ways, as long as each convex rib 221 can press the end of the branch body 1, and this application does not limit this.

[0048] According to the branch cap 2 and the artificial branch 100 having the branch cap 2 provided by the embodiment of the utility model, by using at least one convex rib 221 in the branch cap 2 to squeeze the branch body 1, the branch cap 2 can be tightly buckled at the end of the branch body 1, thereby preventing the branch cap 2 from being separated from the branch body 1 during the use of the artificial branch 100. In this way, the artificial branch 100 is prevented from pricking the user during use, improving the user experience, and also making the artificial branch 100 more beautiful and natural.

[0049] Fig.10 A method for manufacturing an artificial branch 100 is shown. The method can be used to manufacture the artificial branch 100 in the above embodiment.

[0050] Combination Figure 2 and Fig.10 As shown, the method for manufacturing the artificial branches 100 includes the following steps.

[0051] S1 , obtaining a branch cap 2 by injection molding, wherein the branch cap 2 is provided with a receiving hole 213 , and a side wall of the receiving hole 213 forms at least one convex rib 221 .

[0052] In step S1, the branch cap 2 is made of an elastic material such as rubber (or soft rubber), plastic (or hard rubber), etc. The receiving hole 213 of the branch cap 2 is a blind hole, that is, one end of the receiving hole 213 is formed as an open end. Figure 5 As shown, the branch cap 2 includes a plurality of convex ribs 221 distributed at intervals, wherein each convex rib 221 is an annular structure distributed along the circumference of the receiving hole 213. Specifically, the side wall of the receiving hole 213 is a wavy structure or a zigzag structure along the longitudinal direction R1. In another embodiment, as Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, the branch cap 2 includes a plurality of convex ribs 221 distributed at intervals, wherein each convex rib 221 extends along the longitudinal direction R1 (ie, the depth direction of the receiving hole 213 ).

[0053] S2, aligning the end of the branch body 1 with the open end of the branch cap 2, which specifically includes the following steps.

[0054] S21, fixing the branch body 1 on the assembly table of the assembly equipment, wherein the end of the branch body 1 faces the positioning fixture of the assembly equipment.

[0055] S22, vibrating the branch cap 2 through the vibrating screen so that the open end of the branch cap 2 faces a preset direction and enters the feeding channel of the assembly equipment.

[0056] S23, the branch cap 2 is transferred to the positioning fixture of the assembly equipment through the feeding channel. There can be multiple feeding channels, and different branch caps 2 are transferred to different assembly positions on the positioning fixture through different feeding channels, which can speed up the assembly speed of the branch cap 2 and the branch body 1.

[0057] S24, adjusting the position of the positioning fixture so that the opening end of the branch cap 2 is aligned with the end of the branch body 1.

[0058] S3, extrusion assembly, so that the branch cap 2 is tightly buckled on the end of the branch body 1, wherein at least one rib 221 squeezes the end of the branch body 1.

[0059] Among them, step S3 extrusion assembly specifically includes the following steps.

[0060] S31, pushing the branch cap 2 on the positioning fixture by a push rod, so as to push the branch cap 2 to the end of the branch body 1. The push rod is driven by air pressure or hydraulic pressure.

[0061] According to the manufacturing method of the artificial branch 100 provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the branch cap 2 provided with at least one convex rib 221 can be fastened to the branch body 1, so as to prevent the branch cap 2 from being separated from the branch body 1 during use, thereby improving the use experience of the artificial branch 100 and making the artificial branch 100 more beautiful and natural. At the same time, the manufacturing method can also realize the rapid installation of the branch cap 2 on the branch body 1, thereby improving the automation degree and assembly speed of the assembly between the branch cap 2 and the branch body 1.

[0062] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0063] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the utility model, and the description is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this field, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the utility model, which all belong to the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be based on the attached claims.

Claims

1. A branch cap, characterized in that: The branch cap comprises: A cap body, which is provided with a receiving hole for receiving the end of the branch body, wherein the receiving hole has a bottom wall and a side wall; Wherein, the side wall of the accommodating hole forms at least one convex rib, and the at least one convex rib is suitable for squeezing the branch body.

2. The branch cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The branch body is provided with at least one mounting recess, and the at least one convex rib is suitable for interference fit with the at least one mounting recess.

3. The branch cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the receiving hole forms at least one connecting recess, At least one mounting protrusion is disposed at the end of the branch body, and the at least one connecting recess is suitable for interference fit with the at least one mounting recess.

4. The branch cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving hole includes a first hole portion and a second hole portion, one end of the first hole portion forms an opening end of the receiving hole, and the other end of the first hole portion is connected to the second hole portion. Wherein, the maximum inner diameter of the first hole portion is greater than the maximum inner diameter of the second hole portion.

5. The branch cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner diameter of the receiving hole at the open end is larger than the outer diameter of the end of the branch body.

6. The branch cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the convex ribs is an annular structure continuously distributed along the circumference of the receiving hole; Alternatively, each of the convex ribs includes a plurality of raised portions, and the plurality of raised portions are spaced apart along the circumference of the accommodating hole.

7. The branch cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the convex ribs extends along a depth direction of the accommodating hole.

8. The branch cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The branch cap is made of elastically deformable plastic or rubber.

9. The branch cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cap body has a first end and a second end, the opening end of the accommodating hole is formed at the first end, and the radial dimension of the outer contour of the cap body decreases from the first end to the second end.

10. An artificial branch, characterized in that: The artificial branches include: The branch itself; and The branch cap according to any one of claims 1 to 9; Wherein, the branch cap is sleeved on the end of the branch body.

11. The artificial branch according to claim 10, characterized in that: The branch body comprises: Branch poles; and A plurality of branches and leaves, one end of each of the branches and leaves is wound and fixed on the branch rod; Wherein, the end of the branch rod and at least a portion of the plurality of branches and leaves are accommodated in the accommodation hole of the branch cap and are squeezed by the at least one convex rib.

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