Step stool

By using sliding rod and slot structure in the combination of ladder and stool, the folding, storing and hanging functions of the ladder are realized, solving the problem of single functions of the existing ladder and improving the convenience and practicality of use.

CN223054151UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-04FUJIAN JIUZHU LNDUSTRY & TRADE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422318963.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-23
Publication Date
2025-07-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-23

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Technical Problem

The existing ladders cannot have both folding and stool functions, and their functionality is insufficient in storage state, so they cannot meet the needs of multifunctional furniture products.

Method used

A ladder stool is designed, including a ladder frame and a pedal plate. The sliding rod connected by the sliding chute and the slide rail is combined with the ladder frame card slot. The sliding lever can be turned and snapped into the card slot to fix it. The sliding lever is equipped with a hanging object groove, the sliding chute array limit groove prevents sliding, the main rod and the secondary rod are threaded to adjust the length, and the rubber pad is used for shock absorption.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the dual functions of a ladder and a stool. It can be used as a storage rack and a hanging rack in the storage state, improving the practicality and portability of the ladder.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of herringbone ladders, in particular to a ladder stool which comprises a ladder frame and a pedal arranged on the ladder frame, the ladder frame is provided with a sliding column, the side wall of the pedal is provided with a sliding groove which is in rotating and sliding connection with the sliding column, the bottom face of the pedal is provided with a sliding rail parallel to the sliding groove, a sliding rod is installed in the sliding rail, and the sliding rod is connected with the sliding column in a sliding mode. The sliding rod is provided with a clamping column, the ladder frame is provided with a clamping groove, and when the pedal is turned over, the clamping column is clamped into the clamping groove. The utility model has the beneficial effects that the pedal can be horizontally adjusted for treading and storage, and can be used as a rack in a folding state.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of stepladders, in particular to a ladder stool. Background Art

[0002] At present, there are various ladders on the market. The functions of straight ladders, stepladders or stool ladders are relatively simple. For example, a stepladder can be folded, but it cannot provide the function of sitting for people. The structure of a stool ladder is generally in a stepped shape, but the structure of the stool ladder is fixed and cannot be folded, occupying a large area and being inconvenient to carry and transport. Can the functions of a stool ladder and a stepladder be combined? The combined ladder can be folded, convenient to carry and transport. At the same time, after it is unfolded, it has the function of a stool and can provide a place for people to sit.

[0003] The Chinese invention patent application with the publication number of CN112493749A discloses a stepladder with a folding stool board. The structure of the stepladder is provided with a stool board structure, which can be used as a ladder, can be used as a stool, and can also be folded, convenient to carry and transport. However, the disadvantage of the existing ladder stool products is that the stool board can only be used for stepping on, and the functionality is insufficient in the storage state, unable to meet the use needs of multi-functional furniture products. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a multi-functional ladder stool with the functions of horizontal storage and vertical hanging storage.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is to provide a ladder stool, including a ladder frame and a stepping board arranged on the ladder frame. The ladder frame is provided with sliding columns, the side wall of the stepping board is provided with a chute that rotates and slides with the sliding columns, the bottom surface of the stepping board is provided with a slide rail parallel to the chute, a sliding rod is installed in the slide rail, the sliding rod is provided with a clamping column, and the ladder frame is provided with a clamping groove. When the stepping board is flipped, the clamping column is clamped into the clamping groove.

[0006] Further, the clamping groove is inclined downward.

[0007] Further, a sliding cover is provided at the notch of the clamping groove.

[0008] Further, a hanging groove is provided on the sliding rod.

[0009] Further, the chute is arrayed with two or more limiting grooves that are clamped with the sliding columns.

[0010] Further, two or more of the clamping grooves are spaced apart on the ladder frame.

[0011] Further, the sliding rod includes a main rod and a sub-rod. The main rod is slidably connected to the slide rail, and the sub-rod is sleeved on the main rod and is threadedly connected.

[0012] Further, the main rod includes a sliding seat and a rod body. The sliding seat is slidably connected to the sliding rail, and the sliding seat and the rod body are threadedly connected.

[0013] Further, the pedal is provided with anti-slip grooves.

[0014] Further, a rubber pad is provided at one end of the sliding rod away from the chute.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: When the pedal is in the horizontal state, it can be horizontally moved to the inside of the step stool and used as a storage rack; by flipping the pedal and snapping the clamping post on the sliding rod into the clamping groove, the pedal can be fixed. At this time, the sliding rod can be used as a hanging hook; after the pedal is pulled out from the inside of the step stool in the horizontal state, the sliding rod abuts against the ground and can be used as a ladder and a shoe-changing stool. On the basis of meeting the basic use functions of a ladder and a shoe-changing stool, the step stool of the present utility model improves the support structure of the pedal, and correspondingly specially designs a ladder frame for the positioning and supporting structure of the pedal, increasing the functions of the step stool as a storage rack and a hanging rack in the storage state, improving the practicability of the step stool product, and better meeting the use needs of the majority of users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is an exploded view of the structure of the step stool of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the unfolded state of the step stool of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the folded state of the step stool of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the storage rack state of the step stool of the present utility model.

[0020] Reference Numerals Explanation:

[0021] 1. Ladder frame; 12. Slide post; 13. Clamping groove; 131. Slide cover; 2. Pedal; 21. Chute; 22. Limit groove; 3. Slide rail; 4. Sliding rod; 41. Main rod; 411. Sliding seat; 412. Rod body; 42. Sub-rod; 43. Clamping post; 44. Hanging groove; 5. Anti-slip groove; 6. Rubber pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0022] In order to explain in detail the technical content, the achieved objectives and the effects of the present utility model, the following is described in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Please refer to Figures 1-4, To solve the above technical problems, the technical solution adopted by the present utility model is as follows: A step ladder includes a ladder frame 1 and a tread board 2 provided on the ladder frame 1. The ladder frame 1 is provided with a sliding column 12, and the side wall of the tread board 2 is provided with a chute 21 that is rotationally and slidably connected to the sliding column 12. The bottom surface of the tread board 2 is provided with a slide rail 3 parallel to the chute 21. A sliding rod 4 is installed in the slide rail 3. The sliding rod 4 is provided with a clamping post 43. The ladder frame 1 is provided with a clamping groove 13. When the tread board 2 is flipped, the clamping post 43 is clamped into the clamping groove 13.

[0024] As described above, when the tread board 2 is in the horizontal state, it can be horizontally moved to the inner side of the step ladder and used as a storage rack. In the folded state, the tread board 2 is flipped, and the clamping post 43 on the sliding rod 4 is clamped into the clamping groove 13 to fix the tread board 2. At this time, the sliding rod 4 can be used as a hanging hook. When the tread board 2 is flipped to be horizontal with the ground, the sliding rod abuts against the ground and can be used as a ladder.

[0025] Furthermore, the clamping groove 13 is inclined downward.

[0026] As described above, the clamping groove 13 is inclined downward from the edge of the ladder frame. When the clamping post is inserted into the clamping groove, it is used to prevent the clamping post 43 from sliding out, thus ensuring stable hanging.

[0027] Furthermore, a sliding cover 131 is provided at the notch of the clamping groove 13.

[0028] As described above, a sliding cover 131 is provided at the notch of the step ladder. The sliding cover 131 is a sheet-like body covering the notch and is slidably connected to the step ladder. When the clamping post is inserted into the clamping groove, it is used to prevent the clamping post 43 from sliding out, thus ensuring the safety when the step ladder is used as a hanging rack.

[0029] Furthermore, a hanging groove 44 is provided on the sliding rod 4.

[0030] As described above, the hanging groove 44 on the sliding rod 4 is relatively located on the upper surface of the sliding rod after the clamping post is inserted into the clamping groove, which is convenient for hanging items. Multiple hanging grooves can be opened as needed, and the cross-sectional shape of the hanging groove can be circular or polygonal.

[0031] Furthermore, two or more limiting grooves 22 that are clamped with the sliding column 12 are arranged in an array in the chute 21.

[0032] As described above, there are multiple limiting grooves 22 on the upper wall of the chute 21. After the tread board 2 moves along the chute to the required position, the sliding column 12 is inserted into the limiting groove 22 to prevent the sliding column from sliding during the use of the tread board, thus eliminating potential safety hazards.

[0033] Furthermore, two or more of the clamping grooves 13 are arranged at intervals on the ladder frame 1.

[0034] As described above, the purpose of setting the card slots 13 with different heights is to change the hanging height of the sliding rod when the card post cooperates with the card slots 13 at different heights.

[0035] Furthermore, the sliding rod 4 includes a main rod 41 and a sub-rod 42. The main rod 41 is slidably connected to the slide rail 3, and the sub-rod 42 is sleeved on the main rod 41 and threadedly connected.

[0036] As described above, when the main rod 41 and the sub-rod 42 rotate relative to each other, the overall length of the sliding rod 4 can be adjusted, thereby changing the height for placing objects or stepping on.

[0037] Furthermore, the main rod 41 includes a sliding seat 411 and a rod body 412. The sliding seat 411 is slidably connected to the slide rail 3, and the sliding seat 411 and the rod body 412 are threadedly connected.

[0038] As described above, the sliding seat 411 and the rod body 412 are threadedly connected. When the rod body 412 is rotated and locked, the sliding seat 411 will be fixed on the slide rail 3, preventing the sliding rod 4 from displacing when used as a ladder.

[0039] Furthermore, the side of the pedal 2 facing away from the ground is provided with anti-slip grooves 5.

[0040] As described above, the anti-slip grooves 5 are provided on the pedal 2 for anti-slip during the stepping process. The anti-slip grooves can be designed to be detachably connected to the pedal for easy removal and cleaning.

[0041] Furthermore, a rubber pad 6 is provided at one end of the sliding rod 4 away from the chute 21.

[0042] As described above, the rubber pad 6 is provided on the sliding rod 4 for shock absorption of the sliding rod 4. At the same time, the rubber pad can prevent the hanging objects from falling.

[0043] Embodiment 1:

[0044] Application scenario: In the case of limited use space, it is necessary to change the length of the pedal 2 extending out of the ladder frame 1, and it can also be utilized by changing the position of the pedal in the folded state.

[0045] Such as Figures 1-4, a step ladder, comprising a ladder frame 1 and a tread board 2 provided on the ladder frame 1. The ladder frame 1 is provided with a sliding column 12, and the side wall of the tread board 2 is provided with a chute 21 that is rotationally and slidably connected to the sliding column 12. The bottom surface of the tread board 2 is provided with a slide rail 3 parallel to the chute 21. A sliding rod 4 is installed in the slide rail 3. The sliding rod 4 is provided with a clamping post 43, and the ladder frame 1 is provided with a clamping groove 13. When the tread board 2 is flipped, the clamping post 43 is clamped into the clamping groove 13. The clamping groove 13 slopes downward. The notch of the clamping groove 13 is provided with a sliding cover 131. The sliding rod 4 is provided with a hanging groove 44. The chute 21 is provided with more than two limiting grooves 22 that are clamped with the sliding column 12 in an array. More than two of the clamping grooves 13 are spaced apart on the ladder frame 1. The sliding rod 4 includes a main rod 41 and a sub-rod 42. The main rod 41 is slidably connected to the slide rail 3, and the sub-rod 42 is sleeved on the main rod 41 and is threadedly connected. The main rod 41 includes a sliding seat 411 and a rod body 412. The sliding seat 411 is slidably connected to the slide rail 3, and the sliding seat 411 and the rod body 412 are threadedly connected. The side of the tread board 2 facing away from the ground is provided with anti-slip grooves 5. One end of the sliding rod 4 away from the chute 21 is provided with a rubber pad 6.

[0046] Principle of the above step ladder: When used as a step ladder, the tread board 2 is in a horizontal state with the ground. The sliding rod 4 slides to one end of the slide rail 3 away from the sliding column 12 and abuts against the ground to support the tread board 2. When used as a storage rack, the tread board 2 is horizontally pushed into the interior of the step ladder along the sliding column 12. At this time, the sliding rod 4 is adjusted to a position away from the sliding column 12 and abuts against the ground to support the tread board 2. When used as a hanging hook, the tread board 2 is flipped, and the clamping post 43 of the sliding rod 4 is clamped into the clamping groove 13 on the step ladder to fix the tread board 2. At this time, the sliding rod 4 is used as a hanging hook. The step ladder of the present utility model has the following advantages: When the tread board is in a horizontal state, it can be horizontally moved to the inner side of the step ladder and used as a storage rack. In the folded state, the tread board is flipped, and the clamping post on the sliding rod is clamped into the clamping groove to fix the tread board. At this time, the sliding rod can be used as a hanging hook. When the tread board is flipped to be horizontal with the ground, the sliding rod abuts against the ground and can be used as a ladder. The clamping groove slopes downward to prevent the clamping post from slipping out. The step ladder is provided with a sliding cover at the notch of the groove. The sliding cover is a sheet-like body covering the notch of the groove and is slidably connected to the step ladder to prevent the clamping post from slipping out. The hanging groove on the sliding rod is convenient for hanging items. There are multiple limiting grooves on the chute. When the tread board is extended or retracted to the required length, the sliding column is clamped into the limiting groove to facilitate fixation. Setting multiple clamping grooves facilitates adjusting the height of the sliding rod. The threaded connection between the main rod and the sub-rod can adjust the overall length of the sliding rod. The threaded connection between the sliding seat and the rod body. When the rod body is rotated and locked, the sliding seat will be fixed on the slide rail to prevent the sliding rod from shifting when used as a ladder. The tread board is provided with anti-slip grooves for anti-slip during the stepping process. The sliding rod is provided with a rubber pad for shock absorption of the sliding rod.

[0047] The above are only embodiments of the present utility model, and thus do not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent transformation made by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present utility model, or directly or indirectly applied in the relevant technical fields, shall similarly be included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A stepladder, comprising a ladder frame and a tread board provided on the ladder frame, characterized in that: The ladder frame is provided with sliding columns, and the side wall of the pedal is provided with a chute that is rotationally and slidably connected to the sliding columns. The bottom surface of the pedal is provided with a slide rail parallel to the chute. A sliding rod is installed in the slide rail, and the sliding rod is provided with a clamping column. The ladder frame is provided with a clamping groove. When the clamping column is clamped into the clamping groove, the sliding rod is used for hanging items.

2. The step ladder according to claim 1, wherein: The clamping groove slopes downward.

3. The step ladder according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sliding cover is provided at the notch of the clamping groove.

4. The step ladder according to claim 1, wherein: A hanging groove is provided on the sliding rod.

5. The step ladder according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: Two or more limiting grooves for clamping with the sliding columns are arranged in an array in the chute.

6. The step ladder according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two or more of the clamping grooves are arranged at intervals on the ladder frame.

7. The step ladder according to claim 1, wherein: The sliding rod includes a main rod and a sub-rod. The main rod is slidably connected to the slide rail, and the sub-rod is sleeved on the main rod and is threadedly connected.

8. The stepladder according to claim 7, wherein: The main rod includes a sliding seat and a rod body. The sliding seat is slidably connected to the slide rail, and the sliding seat and the rod body are threadedly connected.

9. The step ladder according to claim 1, wherein: The pedal is provided with anti-slip grooves.

10. The step ladder according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber pad is provided at one end of the sliding rod away from the chute.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Herringbone ladder with folding stool plate

    CN112493749A