Folding lantern

Abstract

The utility model discloses a folding lantern, which relates to the technical field of decorative lanterns and comprises a supporting assembly and a cloth cover. The supporting assembly is used for supporting the lantern and comprises a middle shaft and a plurality of rotating frames, and the two ends of each rotating frame are connected with the middle shaft and can rotate relative to the middle shaft. The cloth cover is connected with the outer side of the rotating frame and can wrap the outer side of the supporting assembly, a connecting device is arranged on the cloth cover, and the cloth cover can be connected end to end or separated end to end through the connecting device so that the cloth cover and the rotating frame can be unfolded or folded. The cloth covers can be connected with the multiple rotating frames rotating relative to the middle shaft, so that the relative positions of the rotating frames when the lantern is unfolded are controlled through the distances between the cloth covers and the rotating frames, the unfolded cloth covers are connected end to end through the connecting devices, and the relative positions of the rotating frames are fixed through the cloth covers with the fixed relative positions; therefore, the unfolded lantern is fixed. And the lantern can be quickly unfolded and folded through the cloth cover and the connecting device, so that the operation convenience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of decorative lanterns, and in particular to a foldable lantern. Background Art

[0002] Lanterns, also collectively known as colored lights, are an ancient traditional handicraft of the Han nationality. Lanterns incorporate various crafts such as painting, paper-cutting, paper mache, and stitching, and are closely connected to the lives of the Chinese people. Lanterns have become a symbol of celebration for the Chinese. Through the inheritance and development of generations of colored light artisans, a rich variety of products and a high level of craftsmanship have been formed. In modern life, lanterns are not often needed and are usually used only on special festivals or occasions. In order to store them more conveniently when not in use, lanterns are usually designed to be foldable.

[0003] The utility model patent publication number CN219713146U discloses a foldable iron art lantern skeleton, which includes an upper plate assembly, a lower plate assembly, and several keels disposed between the upper plate assembly and the lower plate assembly. The upper plate assembly further includes an upper cover plate and a hanging member. The upper cover plate covers the upper plate to cover the keels on the upper plate. A screw hole is provided in the middle of the upper plate, a middle hole is provided in the middle of the upper cover plate, and a threaded head is provided at the lower end of the hanging member. The threaded head passes through the middle hole and is screwed in the screw hole, and the hanging member presses down the upper cover plate, so that the upper cover plate presses the keels. The utility model greatly reduces the storage space of the lantern during transportation by using a collapsible keel structure. By pressing down the cover plate to fix the keels, each time the lantern is unfolded or folded, the fixing of the lower pressing plate needs to be untied, and the keels need to be positioned or the limit of the keels needs to be released, resulting in a cumbersome and complex process for folding and unfolding the lantern. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve the problem that the folding or unfolding process of the foldable lantern is cumbersome and complex, this application provides a foldable lantern.

[0005] The foldable lantern provided by this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A foldable lantern includes:

[0007] A support assembly for supporting the lantern, including a central axis and several rotating frames. Both ends of the rotating frame are connected to the central axis and can rotate relative to the central axis;

[0008] A cloth cover is connected to the outside of the rotating frame and can wrap around the outside of the support assembly. A connecting device is provided on the cloth cover, and the connecting device can connect or separate the head and tail of the cloth cover, so that the cloth cover and the rotating frame can be unfolded or folded.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solutions, the cloth cover can be connected to a plurality of rotating frames that rotate relative to the central axis. Thus, the relative positions between the rotating frames when the lantern is unfolded can be controlled by the spacing between the cloth cover and the rotating frames. And the head and tail of the unfolded cloth cover are connected by a connecting device, so that the relative positions between the rotating frames are fixed by the cloth cover with fixed relative positions, thereby completing the fixation of the unfolded lantern. And when it is necessary to fold and store the lantern, only by unfastening the connecting device, the rotating frames will no longer be fixed by the cloth cover and can rotate freely relative to the central axis, so that the lantern can be folded up, reducing the storage volume. By using the cloth cover to limit the position of the fixing frame, the fixing frame only needs to be able to rotate relative to the central axis without a fixing device, and the positions of the rotating frames can be kept fixed when the lantern is unfolded. And through the arrangement of the cloth cover and the connecting device, the operation during the unfolding and folding of the folding lantern is simpler and faster, which is beneficial to the convenient use of the folding lantern.

[0010] Optionally, the connecting device is a zipper.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solutions, the zipper can quickly realize the connection and disconnection of both ends of the cloth cover, and the operation is convenient. And the material of the cloth cover is also suitable for assembling the zipper, and the connection by the zipper is beneficial to the quick unfolding and folding of the folding lampshade.

[0012] Optionally, it further includes a lighting component, and the lighting component includes a main lamp, and the main lamp is arranged on the central axis.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solutions, the lighting component is used to provide a light source for the folding lantern, and the main lamp in the middle of the rotation can provide the main brightness for lighting and reflecting the color and shape of the cloth cover.

[0014] Optionally, the cloth cover includes a plurality of socket parts, and the socket parts are sleeved on the outside of the rotating frame.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solutions, the socket parts can be sleeved on the outside of the rotating frame, so that there are more connection parts between the cloth cover and the rotating frame, improving the connection stability between the rotating frame and the cloth cover. The plurality of socket parts are connected to each other. After the lantern is unfolded, the rotating frame can be relatively fixed and form a unique shape, increasing the beauty of the lantern.

[0016] Optionally, the rotating frame includes a support part and a rotating part. The rotating part is arranged at both ends of the support part. The rotating part is provided with a first limit block, and a rotating groove is arranged inside the central axis, and the first limit block moves in the rotating groove.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solutions, the rotating frame rotates relative to the support part. In order to keep the rotation as stable as possible, a rotating groove is arranged inside the central axis. By rotating the first limit block in the rotating groove, the rotating part can only rotate relative to the central axis without any position offset in other directions, thereby improving the rotation stability.

[0018] Optionally, the rotating part further has a second limiting block, and a limiting piece is arranged inside the central shaft. There is a limiting hole on the limiting piece. When the rotating frame is in the unfolded state, the limiting hole can be engaged with the second limiting block.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, after the rotating frame is unfolded, the limiting piece can connect each rotating frame through the limiting piece and connect the rotating frames into one body, thereby locking the relative positions of the rotating frames. Since the rotating frames are only fixed by the cloth cover, the cloth cover bears a large load. By providing the limiting piece, the connection of the rotating frames can be realized instead of the cloth cover, reducing the load on the cloth cover.

[0020] Optionally, an operating rope is connected to the surface of the limiting piece, and the operating rope extends out of the central shaft.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the limiting piece is arranged inside the central shaft. Lifting the limiting piece through the operating rope can make the limiting piece form a connection from the inside to the outside, and when releasing the connection, only the limiting piece needs to be pressed.

[0022] Optionally, a limiting ball is connected to the part of the operating rope located outside the central shaft to prevent the operating rope from completely retracting into the central shaft.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the operating rope is likely to fall inside the central shaft and is difficult to take out after falling inside. Therefore, a limiting ball is provided to make the operating rope easy to lift and ensure the convenience of operating the lantern.

[0024] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0025] 1. The relative positions of the rotating frames are fixed by the cloth cover with relative positions fixed, thereby completing the fixation of the unfolded lantern. And when it is necessary to fold and store the lantern, only by unfastening the connecting device, the rotating frames are no longer fixed by the cloth cover and can rotate freely relative to the central shaft, so that the lantern can be folded up, reducing the storage volume;

[0026] 2. The rotating frame rotates relative to the supporting part. In order to keep the rotation as stable as possible, a rotating groove is arranged inside the central shaft. By rotating the first limiting block in the rotating groove, the rotating part can only rotate relative to the central shaft without any position deviation in other directions, thereby improving the stability of rotation;

[0027] 3. After the rotating frame is unfolded, the limiting piece can connect each rotating frame through the limiting piece and connect the rotating frames into one body, thereby locking the relative positions of the rotating frames. Since the rotating frames are only fixed by the cloth cover, the cloth cover bears a large load. By providing the limiting piece, the connection of the rotating frames can be realized instead of the cloth cover, reducing the load on the cloth cover. Description of the Drawings

[0028] Figure 1 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 2 is the structural schematic diagram of the support component of the embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 3 is the cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 4 is Figure 3 the partial enlarged schematic diagram of part A in

[0032] Reference numerals: 1, support component; 11, central axis; 111, rotation groove; 12, rotating frame; 121, support part; 122, rotating part; 123, first limiting block; 124, second limiting block; 13, limiting piece; 131, limiting hole; 14, operating rope; 141, limiting ball; 2, cloth cover; 21, socket part; 3, lighting component; 4, connecting device. Detailed implementation manners

[0033] The following further describes the present application in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0034] A folding lantern, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , includes a support component 1, a cloth cover 2, a lighting component 3 and a zipper. The support component 1 is used to support the lantern, and includes a central axis 11 and several rotating frames 12. Both ends of the rotating frame 12 are connected to the central axis 11 and can rotate relative to the central axis 11. The cloth cover 2 can wrap the outside of the rotating frame 12. The cloth cover 2 includes a plurality of socket parts 21. The socket parts 21 are tightly sleeved on the outside of the rotating frame 12 and are connected to the rotating frame 12, ensuring that the connection between the cloth cover 2 and the rotating frame 12 is tight enough and can form a relatively unique lantern shape, with a special aesthetic feeling; after the cloth cover 2 is unfolded, the rotating frame 12 can keep the position of the rotating frame 12 stable. By connecting the rotating frame 12 and the cloth cover 2, the rotating frame 12 can drive the cloth cover 2 to fold or unfold when rotating. A connecting device 4 is also provided on the cloth cover 2. In this embodiment, the connecting device 4 is a zipper. The zipper is installed on both sides of the cloth cover 2 and can connect the head and tail of the cloth cover 2 when the lantern is unfolded, so that under the support of the rotating frame 12, the lantern can be propped up and fixed. As a common connecting device 4, the zipper has the characteristics of simple operation and firm connection. By opening and closing the zipper, the head and tail connection or separation of the cloth cover 2 can be conveniently realized, and the unfolding and folding of the lantern can be realized only by pulling the zipper, improving the convenience of operating the folding lantern.

[0035] Referring to Figure 2, the lighting component 3 includes a main lamp, which is arranged on the central axis 11 to provide a stable light source for the lantern. The addition of the lighting component 3 not only enhances the ornamental value of the lantern but also enables it to show charming luster at night or in dim environments.

[0036] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the rotating frame 12 includes a supporting portion 121 and a rotating portion 122. The rotating portion 122 is arranged at both ends of the supporting portion 121 and is provided with a first limiting block 123. A rotating groove 111 is provided inside the central axis 11, and the first limiting block 123 moves in the rotating groove 111, so as to realize the stable rotation of the rotating frame 12 relative to the central axis 11. This design ensures the stability and smoothness of the lantern during the folding and unfolding processes.

[0037] Referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the rotating portion 122 further has a second limiting block 124, and a limiting piece 13 is provided inside the central axis 11. A limiting hole 131 is provided on the limiting piece 13, and an operating rope 14 connected to the outside of the central axis 11 is connected. When the rotating frame 12 is in the unfolded state, the operating rope 14 is pulled to move the limiting piece 13 upward, so that the limiting hole 131 can be engaged with the second limiting block 124, so that each rotating frame 12 is connected as a whole through the limiting piece 13, ensuring the stability of the rotating frame 12 in the unfolded state, and reducing the load on the cloth cover 2, avoiding the cloth cover 2 being fixed for a long time to limit the rotating frame 12, resulting in the rupture of the cloth cover 2. A limiting ball 141 is connected to the part of the operating rope 14 located outside the central axis 11. The limiting ball 141 can prevent the operating rope 14 from being completely retracted into the central axis 11, thus facilitating the user to fold and unfold the lantern.

[0038] The implementation principle of the embodiment of the present application is as follows: When in use, rotate the rotating frame by hand and open the cloth cover fixedly connected to the rotating frame. Rotate the rotating frame until the rotating frames at both ends of the cloth cover are close to each other, use a zipper to connect the head and tail of the cloth cover, wrap the cloth cover outside the supporting component, and the rotating frame remains fixed under the connection of the cloth cover. Then, by pulling the operating rope 14, the limiting piece and the second limiting block are engaged to connect the rotating frames into one body, completing the installation of the folded lantern. When folding is required, press down the limiting piece to release the engagement, separate the pulled zipper, and then rotate the rotating frame relative to the central axis to realize the folding of the lantern. This design not only makes the lantern convenient to carry and store, but also the unfolding and folding processes are simple and fast, greatly improving the practicability of the lantern.

[0039] The embodiments of the present specific implementation manners are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and do not limit the protection scope of the present application accordingly. The same components are denoted by the same reference numerals. Therefore, all equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A folding lantern, characterized in that: include: A support assembly (1) for supporting a lantern, comprising a central axis (11) and a plurality of rotating frames (12), wherein both ends of the rotating frames (12) are connected to the central axis (11) and can rotate relative to the central axis (11); A cloth cover (2) is connected to the outer side of the rotating frame (12) and can be wrapped around the outer side of the supporting assembly (1). A connecting device (4) is provided on the cloth cover (2). The connecting device (4) can connect the cloth cover (2) end to end or separate the cloth cover (2) end to end so that the cloth cover (2) and the rotating frame (12) can be unfolded or folded.

2. A folding lantern according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting device (4) is a zipper.

3. A folding lantern according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a light-emitting component (3), wherein the light-emitting component (3) comprises a main light, and the main light is arranged on the central axis (11).

4. A folding lantern according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cloth cover (2) comprises a plurality of sleeve portions (21), and the sleeve portions (21) are sleeved on the outside of the rotating frame (12).

5. The folding lantern according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating frame (12) comprises a supporting portion (121) and a rotating portion (122), wherein the rotating portion (122) is arranged at two ends of the supporting portion (121), the rotating portion (122) is provided with a first limit block (123), a rotating groove (111) is provided on the inner side of the central axis (11), and the first limit block (123) moves in the rotating groove (111).

6. A folding lantern according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating part (122) further comprises a second limiting block (124); a limiting plate (13) is provided on the inner side of the central axis (11); a limiting hole (131) is provided on the limiting plate (13); when the rotating frame (12) is in an unfolded state, the limiting hole (131) can be snap-fitted with the second limiting block (124).

7. A folding lantern according to claim 6, characterized in that: An operating rope (14) is connected to the surface of the limiting piece (13), and the operating rope (14) protrudes out of the central axis (11).

8. The folding lantern according to claim 7, characterized in that: The portion of the operating rope (14) located outside the central axis (11) is connected to a limiting ball (141) to prevent the operating rope (14) from being completely retracted into the central axis (11).

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