Bendable telescopic pipe
The foldable and extendable tube design with rotating connections addresses the limitations of existing stretchable tubes by enhancing adaptability and stability, reducing manual effort and storage needs, and extending usable length.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421909560.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-08
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-08
AI Technical Summary
The existing telescopic tubes have poor adaptability in different angle scenarios, limited telescopic length, and a single structure, which cannot adapt to the cleaning needs of complex environments.
A bent telescopic tube is designed to achieve free conversion at different angles through the rotating connection between the first base tube and the second base tube, and to improve the flexibility and stability of the pipeline through the rotating shaft, hose support and auxiliary design.
Improves the flexibility and adaptability of the pipeline, reduces labor intensity, saves storage space, realizes dual telescopic functions, and enhances durability and aesthetics.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of cleaning devices, and particularly relates to a bendable telescopic tube. Background Art
[0002] With the development of modern cleaning technology, the requirements for cleaning tools are getting higher and higher. They should not only be efficient but also be able to adapt to various complex environments. Whether in a household or industrial environment, the choice of cleaning tools directly affects the cleaning efficiency and effect. Telescopic tubes have become an indispensable part of the cleaning device field due to their unique design and functions. Currently, most telescopic tubes in the prior art adopt internal telescoping. When in normal use and released, the extension tube extends. However, due to the limited internal retraction size, it is difficult to extend the telescopic tube again, resulting in poor scene adaptability. Moreover, the existing telescopic tubes can only be telescoped, with a relatively single structure and unable to meet the needs of different-angle scenarios. Summary of the Utility Model
[0003] Aiming at the deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a bendable telescopic tube, which solves the problems of poor adaptability to different-angle demand scenarios and limited telescopic length in the prior art.
[0004] The purpose of the utility model can be achieved by the following technical solutions:
[0005] The present application provides a bendable telescopic tube. The bendable telescopic tube includes a first base tube and a second base tube. At least one of the first base tube and the second base tube retracts a telescopic rod. One end of the first base tube is used to connect to a first extension tube, the other end of the first base tube is rotatably connected to the second base tube, and the other end of the second base tube is used to connect to a second extension tube. In the first state, a first angle is formed between the first base tube and the second base tube. In the second state, a second angle is formed between the first base tube and the second base tube. When changing from the first state to the second state, the first base tube and the second base tube rotate towards each other in the same direction. When changing from the second state to the first state, the first base tube and the second base tube rotate away from each other in the opposite direction.
[0006] In some embodiments, the first base tube and the second base tube are rotatably connected through a rotating shaft.
[0007] In some embodiments, the bendable telescopic tube includes a first connecting sleeve and a second connecting sleeve. A first rotation assisting member protrudes from the outer side wall of the first connecting sleeve, and a second rotation assisting member protrudes from the outer side wall of the second connecting sleeve. A through hole is formed in any one of the first rotation assisting member and the second rotation assisting member, and a rotating shaft is provided on the other one. The rotating shaft is sleeved in the through hole, and the axis of the rotating shaft is parallel to the radial direction of the first base tube or the radial direction of the second base tube.
[0008] In some embodiments, the bendable and telescopic tube further includes a flexible hose. One end of the flexible hose extends into the first connection sleeve, and the other end of the flexible hose extends into the second connection sleeve. When changing from the first state to the second state, a third angle is further formed between the first base tube and the second base tube. The flexible hose is configured to support and define the positions of the first base tube and the second base tube at the third angle at the third angle. In some embodiments, one end of the first connection sleeve is sleeved with the first base tube, the other end of the first connection sleeve is rotatably connected to the second connection sleeve through a through hole or a rotating shaft, and the other end of the second connection sleeve is sleeved with the second base tube.
[0009] In some embodiments, the through hole is formed in the first rotation assisting member. The first rotation assisting member includes two side plates arranged oppositely and an avoidance groove located between the two side plates. The through hole penetrates through both of the two side plates. The rotating shaft is arranged on the second rotation assisting member. The second rotation assisting member includes two wing plates arranged oppositely. One rotating shaft protrudes from each of the two wing plates, and the two rotating shafts are correspondingly inserted into the two through holes.
[0010] In some embodiments, the two rotating shafts on the two wing plates face away from each other, and the two wing plates are located between the two side plates, or the two rotating shafts on the two wing plates are close to each other, and the two wing plates are correspondingly arranged outside the two side plates.
[0011] In some embodiments, the rotating shaft is configured as a hollow rotating shaft, the hollow of the rotating shaft communicates with the corresponding wing plate, the first rotation assisting member further includes a first baffle and a second baffle, the first baffle and the second baffle are correspondingly arranged outside the two side plates, a locking member is arranged on the first baffle, and after passing through the hollow of the rotating shaft, the locking member is blocked by the corresponding wing plate.
[0012] In some embodiments, the second rotation assisting member further includes a connecting plate and a cover plate. Two ends of the connecting plate are respectively connected to the two wing plates. A clamping groove is formed in the connecting plate. The cover plate is covered above the second rotation assisting member, and a clamping buckle is arranged on the cover plate. The clamping buckle is clamped with the clamping groove.
[0013] In some embodiments, the first base tube is connected to the first extension tube through a first connecting member, the second base tube is connected to the second extension tube through a second connecting member, and at least one of the first base tube and the second base tube retracts a telescopic rod.
[0014] The utility model includes but is not limited to the following beneficial effects: (1) Through the rotational connection between the first base pipe and the second base pipe, the pipeline can be freely converted between different angles, improving the flexibility of the pipeline, reducing the manual labor intensity, and enhancing the cleaning efficiency. Moreover, the pipeline can be transformed between the first state and the second state, enabling it to adapt to different cleaning scenarios and spatial layouts, and improving the adaptability of the pipeline to different scenarios; (2) By switching between the first state and the second state, the pipeline can occupy less space when not in use, facilitating storage and portability; (3) This application can not only achieve telescoping based on the retractable rod but also externally connect extension pipelines to both ends of the two base pipes, enabling a dual telescoping function, and this application does not limit the length of the extension pipe, capable of adapting to the requirements of different length scenarios; (4) In this application, through the design of the rotating shaft, the rotation operation of the pipeline is more direct and convenient; (5) The flexible pipe in this application can provide support when the pipeline forms a third angle between the first base pipe and the second base pipe, ensuring the stability of the pipeline structure at different angles; (6) The design of the side plate and the fender plate disperses the stress during pipeline rotation, reducing wear, thereby improving the durability of the pipeline; (7) By providing an avoidance groove on the first auxiliary part, when the first base pipe and the second base pipe rotate relative to each other, the second auxiliary part can be avoided, reducing the problem that the bending angle of the base pipe is insufficient due to the mutual abutment between the first auxiliary part and the second auxiliary part, and expanding the bending angle of the base pipe; (8) By providing a baffle and a cover plate, the aesthetics of the first auxiliary part and the second auxiliary part are improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art.
[0016] Figure 1 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the bendable and telescopic pipe in the embodiment of the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 is the cross-sectional view of the bendable and telescopic pipe in the embodiment of the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 is the partial schematic diagram of the bendable and telescopic pipe in the embodiment of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 is Figure 2 the enlarged view of B in
[0020] Figure 5 is the partial cross-sectional view of the bendable and telescopic pipe at an angle in the embodiment of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 6 is the structural schematic diagram of the first auxiliary part in the embodiment of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 7 is a schematic structural view of a second auxiliary member of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 8 is a schematic structural view of a first baffle of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 9 is a schematic structural view of a cover plate of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0025] In the figure, 1 - first base tube, 2 - second base tube, 3 - first connecting member, 4 - second connecting member, 5 - first connecting sleeve, 51 - first rotation auxiliary member, 52 - through hole, 53 - side plate, 54 - first baffle, 541 - locking member, 55 - second baffle, 56 - avoidance groove, 6 - second connecting sleeve, 61 - second rotation auxiliary member, 62 - rotating shaft, 63 - wing plate, 64 - connecting plate, 641 - clamping groove, 65 - cover plate, 651 - buckle, 7 - hose, 8 - telescopic rod. Detailed implementation manners
[0026] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0027] The present application provides a bendable telescopic tube. The bendable telescopic tube in the embodiments of the present application can be used in a vacuum cleaner to clean hard-to-reach corners and crevices, and can also be used in an industrial environment, for example, for cleaning machinery, equipment, and production lines to meet different cleaning requirements. It can also be used for car cleaning: for example, it can be used to clean the interior of a car and hard-to-reach external areas to improve cleaning efficiency. Specifically, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the bendable telescopic tube includes a first base tube 1 and a second base tube 2. At least one of the first base tube 1 and the second base tube 2 is internally provided with a telescopic rod 8. One end of the first base tube 1 is used to connect with a first extension tube, the other end of the first base tube 1 is rotatably connected to the second base tube 2, and the other end of the second base tube 2 is used to connect with a second extension tube. In a first state, the first base tube 1 and the second base tube 2 form a first angle, and in a second state, the first base tube 1 and the second base tube 2 form a second angle. When changing from the first state to the second state, the first base tube 1 and the second base tube 2 rotate towards each other in the same direction and approach each other. When changing from the second state to the first state, the first base tube 1 and the second base tube 2 rotate away from each other in opposite directions.
[0028] Among them, the first state can be the initial state of the bendable telescopic tube. For example, it can be Figure 1In the straight state shown in the figure, at this time, the first base tube 1 and the second base tube 2 are kept in the same straight line, and the first angle between the first base tube 1 and the second base tube 2 can be 180°. Further, the second state can be a state where the first base tube 1 and the second base tube 2 are almost parallel to each other. At this time, the second angle between the first base tube 1 and the second base tube 2 is close to 0°. In this second state, the first base tube 1 and the second base tube 2 are equivalent to being folded, which is convenient for carrying. It can be understood that the above first state and second state are only exemplary descriptions. In other implementable solutions, the initial state of the bendable telescopic tube can also be a state with a certain bending angle that is not reset after being used last time, or the first base tube 1 and the second base tube 2 can also be in a state of being almost parallel to each other (the second state). It can be understood that when the first state is determined, the second state can be the state transformed from the first state.
[0029] It can be understood that in the embodiment of this application, through the rotational connection between the first base tube 1 and the second base tube 2, the pipeline can be freely converted between different angles, which improves the flexibility of the pipeline, reduces the manual labor intensity, and improves the cleaning efficiency. Moreover, the pipeline can be transformed between the first state and the second state, so that it can adapt to different cleaning scenarios and space layouts, improving the adaptability of the pipeline to different scenarios. And, by converting between the first state and the second state, the pipeline can occupy less space when not in use, which is convenient for storage and carrying. Further, this application can not only achieve telescoping based on the retractable rod, but also externally connect extension pipelines at both ends of the two base tubes to achieve a dual telescoping function, and this application does not limit the length of the extension tube and can adapt to the requirements of different length scenarios.
[0030] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the first base tube 1 is connected to the first extension tube through the first connector 3, and the second base tube 2 is connected to the second extension tube through the second connector 4. Among them, the first connector 3 includes a first slot and a first plug. One end of the first base tube 1 is inserted into the first slot, and the first plug is inserted into the pipeline of the first base tube 1, so as to realize the connection between the first base tube 1 and the first connector 3. Further, a plurality of support frames protrude outward along the circumference of the first plug. The plurality of support frames extend towards the direction of the first slot. It can be understood that by setting the support frames, the strength of the first plug can be improved, and the support frames can reduce the thickness of the first slot and improve the insertion stability of the first base tube 1 in the first slot. Further, the structure of the second connector 4 can be designed to be the same as the structure of the first connector 3.
[0031] Further, in one embodiment, the first base tube 1 can be a straight tube, the second base tube 2 can retract a telescopic rod 8, and in another embodiment, both the first base tube 1 and the second base tube 2 can retract a telescopic rod 8. The retracted telescopic rod and the externally connected extension tube together improve the adaptability of the bendable telescopic tube to different scenarios.
[0032] In some embodiments, the first base tube 1 and the second base tube 2 are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft. It can be understood that the rotating shaft can be a simple pin shaft, as long as it can achieve the mutual rotation between the first base tube 1 and the second base tube 2. Through the design of the rotating shaft, the rotation operation of the pipeline is made more direct and convenient.
[0033] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, the bendable telescopic tube includes a first connecting sleeve 5 and a second connecting sleeve 6. A first rotation assisting member 51 protrudes from the outer side wall of the first connecting sleeve 5, and a second rotation assisting member 61 protrudes from the outer side wall of the second connecting sleeve 6. A through hole is provided in either the first rotation assisting member 51 or the second rotation assisting member 61, and a rotating shaft is provided on the other one. The rotating shaft is sleeved in the through hole, and the axis of the rotating shaft is parallel to the radial direction of the first base tube 1 or the second base tube 2.
[0034] In some embodiments, the bendable telescopic tube further includes a flexible tube 7. One end of the flexible tube 7 extends into the first connecting sleeve 5, and the other end of the flexible tube 7 extends into the second connecting sleeve 6. When changing from the first state to the second state, a third angle is also formed between the first base tube 1 and the second base tube 2. The flexible tube 7 is used to support and define the positions of the first base tube 1 and the second base tube 2 at the third angle. Specifically, the flexible tube 7 has a certain plasticity and can provide support when the third angle is formed between the first base tube 1 and the second base tube 2, ensuring the stability of the pipeline structure at different angles. It should be noted that the third angle can be any angle other than the first angle and the second angle when the first base tube 1 and the second base tube 2 rotate relative to each other. When the first base tube 1 and the second base tube 2 are bent to the third angle, the flexible tube 7 realizes the supporting function, thereby realizing the stability of the bendable telescopic tube at the third angle for cleaning work.
[0035] In some embodiments, one end of the first connecting sleeve 5 is sleeved with the first base tube 1, the other end of the first connecting sleeve 5 is rotatably connected to the second connecting sleeve 6 through a through hole or a rotating shaft, and the other end of the second connecting sleeve 6 is sleeved with the second base tube 2. Specifically, the first connecting sleeve 5 is sleeved outside the first base tube 1, and the second connecting sleeve 6 is sleeved outside the second base tube 2.
[0036] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figures 5 to 9As shown in the figure, a through hole 52 is formed in the first rotation assisting member 51. The first rotation assisting member 51 includes two side plates 53 arranged oppositely, and an avoidance groove 56 located between the two side plates 53. The through hole 52 penetrates through both side plates 53. A rotating shaft 62 is provided on the second rotation assisting member 61. The second rotation assisting member 61 includes two wing plates 63 arranged oppositely. A rotating shaft 62 protrudes from each wing plate 63. The two rotating shafts 62 are correspondingly inserted into the two through holes 52. It can be understood that by providing the avoidance groove 56 on the first assisting member, when the first base pipe 1 and the second base pipe 2 rotate relative to each other, the second assisting member can be avoided, reducing the problem that the bending angle of the base pipe is insufficient due to the mutual abutment between the first assisting member and the second assisting member, and expanding the bending angle of the base pipe.
[0037] In some embodiments, the two rotating shafts 62 on the two wing plates 63 face away from each other, and the two wing plates 63 are located between the two side plates 53, or the two rotating shafts 62 on the two wing plates 63 are close to each other, and the two wing plates 63 are correspondingly arranged outside the two side plates 53.
[0038] In some embodiments, the rotating shaft 62 is configured as a hollow rotating shaft 62. The hollow of the rotating shaft 62 communicates with the corresponding wing plate 63. The first rotation assisting member 51 further includes a first baffle 54 and a second baffle 55. The first baffle 54 and the second baffle 55 are correspondingly arranged outside the two side plates 53. A locking member 541 is provided on the first baffle 54. After the locking member 541 penetrates through the hollow of the rotating shaft 62, it is blocked by the corresponding wing plate 63. The designs of the side plates 53 and the wing plates 63 disperse the stress during the rotation of the pipeline, reduce the wear, and thus improve the durability of the pipeline.
[0039] In some embodiments, the second rotation assisting member 61 further includes a connecting plate 64 and a cover plate 65. The two ends of the connecting plate 64 are respectively connected to the two wing plates 63. A clamping groove 641 is formed in the connecting plate 64. The cover plate 65 is covered above the second rotation assisting member 61. A clamping buckle 651 is provided on the cover plate 65. The clamping buckle 651 is clamped with the clamping groove 641. By providing the baffle and the cover plate 65, the aesthetics of the first assisting member and the second assisting member are improved.
[0040] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments. What is described in the above embodiments and the specification only illustrates the principles of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present invention claimed.
Claims
1. A bendable and telescopic tube, characterized in that, The bendable telescopic tube includes a first base tube (1) and a second base tube (2). At least one of the first base tube (1) and the second base tube (2) has a telescopic rod (8) retracted therein. One end of the first base tube (1) is used to connect to a first extension tube, the other end of the first base tube (1) is rotatably connected to the second base tube (2), and the other end of the second base tube (2) is used to connect to a second extension tube. In the first state, a first angle is formed between the first base tube (1) and the second base tube (2). In the second state, a second angle is formed between the first base tube (1) and the second base tube (2). When changing from the first state to the second state, the first base tube (1) and the second base tube (2) rotate towards each other in the same direction. When changing from the second state to the first state, the first base tube (1) and the second base tube (2) rotate away from each other in opposite directions.
2. The bendable and telescopic tube according to claim 1, wherein The first base tube (1) and the second base tube (2) are rotatably connected through a rotating shaft.
3. The bendable telescopic tube according to claim 1, wherein The bendable telescopic tube includes a first connecting sleeve (5) and a second connecting sleeve (6). A first rotation assisting member (51) protrudes from the outer sidewall of the first connecting sleeve (5), and a second rotation assisting member (61) protrudes from the outer sidewall of the second connecting sleeve (6). A through hole is formed in either the first rotation assisting member (51) or the second rotation assisting member (61), and a rotating shaft is provided on the other one. The rotating shaft is sleeved in the through hole, and the axis of the rotating shaft is parallel to the radial direction of the first base tube (1) or the radial direction of the second base tube (2).
4. The bendable telescopic tube according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bendable telescopic tube further includes a flexible tube (7). One end of the flexible tube (7) extends into the first connecting sleeve (5), and the other end of the flexible tube (7) extends into the second connecting sleeve (6). When changing from the first state to the second state, a third angle is further formed between the first base tube (1) and the second base tube (2). The flexible tube (7) is used to support and define the positions of the first base tube (1) and the second base tube (2) at the third angle at the third angle.
5. The bendable telescopic tube according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the first connecting sleeve (5) is sleeved with the first base tube (1), and the other end of the first connecting sleeve (5) is rotatably connected to the second connecting sleeve (6) through a through hole (52) or a rotating shaft (62). The other end of the second connecting sleeve (6) is sleeved with the second base tube (2).
6. The bendable telescopic tube according to claim 3, wherein, The through hole (52) is formed in the first rotation assisting member (51). The first rotation assisting member (51) includes two side plates (53) arranged oppositely, and an avoidance groove (56) located between the two side plates (53). The through hole (52) penetrates through both of the two side plates (53). The rotating shaft (62) is provided on the second rotation assisting member (61). The second rotation assisting member (61) includes two wing plates (63) arranged oppositely. Each of the wing plates (63) protrudes with one rotating shaft (62). The two rotating shafts (62) are correspondingly inserted into the two through holes (52).
7. The bendable and telescopic tube according to claim 6, wherein The two rotating shafts (62) on the two wing plates (63) face away from each other. The two wing plates (63) are located between the two side plates (53), or the two rotating shafts (62) on the two wing plates (63) approach each other, and the two wing plates (63) are correspondingly arranged outside the two side plates (53).
8. The bendable telescopic tube according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rotating shaft (62) is configured as a hollow rotating shaft (62). The hollow of the rotating shaft (62) communicates with the corresponding wing plate (63). The first rotation assisting member (51) further includes a first baffle (54) and a second baffle (55). The first baffle (54) and the second baffle (55) are correspondingly arranged outside the two side plates (53). A locking member (541) is provided on the first baffle (54). After the locking member (541) penetrates through the hollow of the rotating shaft (62), it is blocked by the corresponding wing plate (63).
9. The bendable telescopic tube according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second rotation assisting member (61) further includes a connecting plate (64) and a cover plate (65). Two ends of the connecting plate (64) are respectively connected to the two wing plates (63). A clamping groove (641) is formed in the connecting plate (64). The cover plate (65) is covered above the second rotation assisting member (61). A clamping buckle (651) is provided on the cover plate (65). The clamping buckle (651) is clamped with the clamping groove (641).
10. The bendable telescopic tube according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first base pipe (1) is connected to the first extension pipe through a first connecting member (3). The second base pipe (2) is connected to the second extension pipe through a second connecting member (4).