Folding bathtub
By using removable support members in the folding bathtub to fix the support frame, the problem of unstable shape and inconvenient storage in the prior art is solved, and the effect of stable and easy storage is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422008412.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-19
AI Technical Summary
The support frame design of the existing folding bathtub is unstable after being unfolded, and the integrated support frame is inconvenient for storage.
The two sides of the support frames are fixedly connected by removable support members. When deployed, the support member is turned to lock the support frame, and when folded, the support member is removed for storage.
The bathtub is realized after being unfolded, while maintaining the characteristics of easy storage.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of bathing products, and particularly to a folding bathtub. Background Art
[0002] A folding bathtub is a bathtub made of flexible materials as the main body, which is convenient for storage and carrying. There is currently a folding bathtub with a support ring on the market. The support ring is arranged at the upper edge of the bathtub main body to support the overall shape of the bathtub. When folding and storing, the bathtub is folded in half in the middle area. For the convenience of folding and storing, the support ring is a split structure and a space for folding needs to be left in the middle area of the bathtub. However, this design of the split support frame will cause the overall shape of the bathtub to be unstable and distorted during the use process after the bathtub is unfolded, while an integrated support frame is not convenient for storage. Summary of the Utility Model
[0003] Embodiments of the present application provide a folding bathtub to at least solve the technical problem in the related art of lacking a structure that makes the support frame stable and does not affect storage.
[0004] To achieve the above object, the present application provides a folding bathtub, including a bathtub main body made of at least partially flexible material that can be folded towards the middle. At the edge of the upper end of the main body, there are support frames located on the left and right sides respectively for supporting the shape of the main body. The support frames extend along the edge of the main body towards the other side. A support member for fixedly connecting the two support frames is arranged between the two support frames. The support member is detachably arranged on the support frame. One end of the support member is hinged to one of the support frames, and the other end is clamped to the other support frame.
[0005] In some embodiments, one end of the support member is provided with a hinge groove, and the support frame is provided with a hinge portion that cooperates with the hinge groove. The support member is detachably sleeved on the hinge portion.
[0006] In some embodiments, the support frame is provided with an avoidance groove with an opening facing the outside of the main body, and at least part of both ends of the support member is accommodated in the avoidance groove.
[0007] In some embodiments, the inner side wall of the avoidance groove is provided with a limit groove for restricting the support member from detaching from the support frame, and the support member is provided with a limit portion protruding towards the limit groove.
[0008] In some embodiments, the hinge portion is arranged in the avoidance groove and protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the support frame, and the support member can rotate towards the outside of the main body along the opening direction of the avoidance groove.
[0009] In some embodiments, a snap-in groove is provided at the other end of the support member, and a snap-in portion cooperating with the snap-in groove is provided on the other support frame.
[0010] In some embodiments, the clamping portion is arranged in the avoidance groove, and the clamping groove is arranged at the top end of the support member.
[0011] In some embodiments, the support member is provided with a toggle portion at one end away from the hinge groove for facilitating the opening and closing of the support member.
[0012] In some embodiments, the support member is made of a hard material.
[0013] In some embodiments, the support member is provided with a receiving cavity at least in the middle region thereof for covering the edge of the main body.
[0014] According to the above content, the technical solution of the present application has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art: a detachable support member is hinged between the two support frames on the bathtub body, and when the bathtub is unfolded, the support members can be rotated to lock the support frames on both sides, thereby ensuring the stability of the bathtub after unfolding, and the support members can be removed when folding, thereby not affecting the folding and storage of the bathtub. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:
[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the embodiment of the present application;
[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the embodiment of the present application;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the support structure of an embodiment of the present application;
[0019] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the support structure of an embodiment of the present application;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame structure of an embodiment of the present application;
[0021] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the support frame structure of an embodiment of the present application.
[0022] Explanation of the reference numerals: main body 1; support frame 2; avoidance groove 2.1; hinged portion 2.2; clamping portion 2.3; limiting groove 2.4; support seat 3; support member 4; accommodating cavity 4.1; hinged groove 4.2; clamping groove 4.3; limiting portion 4.4; toggle portion 4.5; drain outlet 5; support leg 6; locking switch 7. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the present application is described and illustrated 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 application and are not intended to limit the present application. Based on the embodiments provided in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application. In addition, it can also be understood that although the efforts made in this development process may be complex and lengthy, for ordinary technicians in the field related to the contents disclosed in the present application, some changes such as design, manufacturing or production based on the technical contents disclosed in the present application are only conventional technical means, and should not be understood as insufficient contents disclosed in the present application.
[0024] Reference to "embodiments" in this application means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the 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 of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments described in this application may be combined with other embodiments without conflict.
[0025] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms involved in this application shall have the ordinary meanings understood by those with ordinary skills in the technical field to which this application belongs. The words such as "a", "an", "one kind", "the" and the like involved in this application do not indicate a limitation in quantity and may represent a singular or plural number. The terms "including", "comprising", "having" and any variations thereof involved in this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device including a series of steps or modules (units) is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may further include unlisted steps or units, or may further include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices. The words such as "connected", "coupled" and the like involved in this application are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. The "plurality" involved in this application means greater than or equal to two. "And / or" describes the association relationship of associated objects and indicates that three relationships may exist. For example, "A and / or B" may represent: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. The terms "first", "second", "third" and the like involved in this application are only used to distinguish similar objects and do not represent a specific order of the objects.
[0026] The present application provides a folding bathtub, which includes a bathtub body made of at least partially flexible material and foldable towards the middle. At the edge of the upper end of the body, there are support frames located on the left and right sides respectively for supporting the shape of the body. The support frames extend along the edge of the body towards the other side. A support member for fixedly connecting the two support frames is arranged between the two support frames. The support member is detachably arranged on the support frame. One end of the support member is hinged to one of the support frames and the other end is clamped to the other support frame.
[0027] As shown in the embodiment Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a folding bathtub includes a bathtub body 1 made of at least partially flexible material and foldable towards the middle. At the edge of the upper end of the body 1, there are support frames 2 located on the left and right sides respectively for supporting the shape of the body 1. At the left and right sides of the lower end of the body 1, there are support seats 3 corresponding to the support frames 2 for supporting the shape of the body 1. The support frames 2 extend along the edge of the body 1 towards the other support frame 2, and a flexible gap for facilitating the folding of the body 1 is left in the middle area of the edge of the body 1. A support member 4 for fixedly connecting the two support frames 2 is arranged at the interval between the two support frames 2. The support member 4 is detachably arranged on the support frame 2. One end of the support member 4 can be hinged to one of the support frames 2 on one side and the other end can be clamped to the support frame 2 on the other side. When the body 1 is unfolded, the support frames 2 can be locked and fixed to integrate the two support frames 2, ensuring the stability of the support of the support frames 2 for the bathtub body 1.
[0028] Furthermore, the support frames 2 on both sides are respectively provided with avoidance grooves 2.1 opening toward the outside of the main body 1, and the two ends of the support member 4 are at least partially accommodated in the avoidance grooves 2.1, and the support member 4 is provided with an accommodation cavity 4.1 in the middle area except the two ends for covering the edge of the main body 1. The avoidance grooves 2.1 and the accommodation cavity 4.1 can make the support member 4 fit more closely on the edge of the main body 1.
[0029] Furthermore, a hinge groove 4.2 is provided at one end of the support member 4, and a clamping groove 4.3 is provided at the other end. The support frame 2 hingedly connected with the support member 4 is provided with a hinge portion 2.2 matched with the hinge groove 4.2 in the avoidance groove 2.1, and the support frame 2 clamped with the support member 4 is provided with a clamping portion 2.3 matched with the clamping groove 4.3 in the avoidance groove 2.1.
[0030] Specifically, the hinge part 2.2 protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the support frame 2, and the support member 4 is detachably mounted on the hinge part 2.2 and can be rotated toward the outside of the main body 1 along the opening direction of the avoidance groove 2.1. The clamping part 2.3 is arranged on the side wall inside the avoidance groove 2.1, and the clamping groove 4.3 is arranged at the top of the support member 4. The support member 4 is rotated until the clamping groove 4.3 of the support member 4 is engaged with the clamping part 2.3, and the support member 4 locks the support frame 2.
[0031] Furthermore, the inner side wall of the avoidance groove 2.1 is provided with a limiting groove 2.4 for limiting the support member 4 from separating from the support frame 2 in the longitudinal direction, and the support member 4 is provided with a limiting portion 4.4 protruding toward the limiting groove 2.4. The end of the support member 4 with the clamping groove 4.3 rotates into the avoidance groove 2.1 and then clamps with the clamping portion 2.3, thereby limiting the rotation of the support member 4. At the same time, the limiting portion 4.4 on the support member 4 is inserted into the limiting groove 2.4 in the avoidance groove 2.1 to limit the support member 4, thereby preventing the support member 4 from separating from the support frame 2 in the longitudinal direction.
[0032] Furthermore, the support member 4 is provided with a protruding moving portion 4.5 at the upper portion of one end away from the hinge groove 4.2 for facilitating moving the support member 4 to open and close.
[0033] Furthermore, the support member 4 , the support frame 2 and the support seat 3 are all made of hard materials.
[0034] Furthermore, a drain outlet 5 is provided at the bottom of the main body 1 or the support base 3 .
[0035] Furthermore, a support leg 6 which can be flipped outward to be unfolded and flipped inward to be stored is arranged on the outer side of the support frame 2, and a locking switch 7 is arranged at the hinge between the support leg 6 and the support frame 2.
[0036] Those skilled in the art should understand that the technical features of the above-described embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity in description, 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, it should be considered to be within the scope described in this specification.
[0037] The above-described embodiments only represent several implementation manners of the present application. The description is relatively specific and detailed, but it should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of the patent. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present application, several modifications and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present application shall be subject to the appended claims.
Claims
1. A foldable bathtub, comprising a bathtub body at least partially made of a flexible material and foldable toward the middle, characterized in that: The edge of the upper end of the main body is provided with support frames located on the left and right sides respectively for supporting the shape of the main body, and the support frames extend along the edge of the main body toward the other side, and a support member for fixing and connecting the support frames on both sides is provided between the support frames on both sides, and the support member is detachably arranged on the support frame, and one end of the support member is hinged to one of the support frames, and the other end is clamped to the other support frame.
2. A foldable bathtub according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the support member is provided with a hinge groove, the support frame is provided with a hinge part matched with the hinge groove, and the support member is detachably sleeved on the hinge part.
3. A foldable bathtub according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support frame is provided with an escape groove opening toward the outside of the main body, and both ends of the support member are at least partially accommodated in the escape groove.
4. A foldable bathtub according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner side wall of the avoidance groove is provided with a limiting groove for limiting the support member from being separated from the support frame, and the support member is provided with a limiting portion protruding toward the limiting groove.
5. The foldable bathtub according to claim 3, characterized in that: The hinged portion is arranged in the avoidance groove and protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the support frame, and the support member can rotate toward the outside of the main body along the opening direction of the avoidance groove.
6. A foldable bathtub according to claim 3, characterized in that: The other end of the support member is provided with a clamping groove, and the other support frame is provided with a clamping portion matched with the clamping groove.
7. A foldable bathtub according to claim 6, characterized in that: The clamping portion is arranged in the avoidance groove, and the clamping groove is arranged at the top end of the support member.
8. A foldable bathtub according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that: The support member is provided with a toggle portion at one end away from the hinge groove for facilitating the opening and closing of the support member.
9. A foldable bathtub according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The supporting member is made of hard material.
10. A foldable bathtub according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The support member is provided with a receiving cavity at least in the middle region thereof for covering the edge of the main body.