Foldable electronic scale

By designing a foldable electronic scale and adopting articulated and removable structures, the problem of inconvenience of portability and storage of existing electronic scales is solved, achieving the effect of portability and storage.

CN223272004UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-26ZHONGSHAN QIFEI DAILY PRODUCTS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422195850.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-06
Publication Date
2025-08-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-06

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Technical Problem

Most of the existing electronic scales are fixed in shape, which is inconvenient for portability and storage, especially when frequent movement is required or space is limited.

Method used

A foldable electronic scale is designed to realize the expansion and folding of the scale body through the articulated midfoot assembly and the removable foot assembly, combining snap and threaded connection, and the central axis and rotating foot structure ensure stability and portability.

Benefits of technology

It realizes simple structure, easy operation and maintenance, and is easy to use in a variety of environments, improving user experience and portability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a foldable electronic scale, the key points of the technical scheme are that the foldable electronic scale comprises a horizontally placed middle foot assembly, two ends of the middle foot assembly are respectively a display end capable of displaying weight and a hinge end, and the hinge end is hinged with a left foot assembly and a right foot assembly which can be folded. The middle foot assembly comprises a middle foot surface cover and a middle foot bottom cover which are detachably connected, the left foot assembly also comprises a left foot surface cover and a left foot bottom cover which are detachably connected, and the right foot assembly also comprises a right foot surface cover and a right foot bottom cover which are detachably connected. The device is simple in structure, easy to produce and maintain on a large scale, simple and convenient to operate, high in portability and suitable for being used in various environments such as families, markets and travels, users' operation habits and use scenes are considered in design, and user experience is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of electronic scales, and in particular relates to a foldable electronic scale which is easy to carry and store. Background Art

[0002] Most electronic scales currently on the market are fixed in shape, which is inconvenient to carry and store, especially in situations where frequent movement is required or space is limited. In order to solve this problem, the utility model provides a foldable electronic scale with a novel structure, simple operation, and easy portability and storage.

[0003] The above information disclosed in the background technology section is only used to enhance understanding of the background of the present invention and therefore it may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to a person of ordinary skill in the art. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a foldable electronic scale which has a novel structure, is easy to operate, and is easy to carry and store.

[0005] The utility model is realized through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A foldable electronic scale, characterized in that: it includes a horizontally placed middle foot component 1, at the two ends of the middle foot component 1 are respectively a display end that can display weight and a hinge end, at the hinge end are hinged a foldable left foot component 2 and a right foot component 3, the middle foot component 1 includes a detachably connected middle foot surface cover 101 and a middle foot bottom cover 102, the left foot component 2 also includes a detachably connected left foot surface cover 201 and a left foot bottom cover 202, the right foot component 3 also includes a detachably connected right foot surface cover 301 and a right foot bottom cover 302, the left foot surface cover 201 includes an integrally formed left foot straight portion and a left foot straight portion. The arc portion 4 of the foot, the right foot top cover 301 includes an integrally formed right foot straight portion and a right foot arc portion 5, and a mid-foot arc portion 6 is integrally formed at the hinged end of the mid-foot component 1. The left foot sole cover 202 includes an integrally formed straight portion and an arc portion. The hinged end and the display end of the mid-foot component 1 are connected through the mid-foot straight portion. The left foot straight portion, the right foot straight portion, and the mid-foot straight portion are flush; the right foot arc portion 5 is rotatably provided above the mid-foot arc portion 6, and the left foot arc portion 4 is rotatably provided below the mid-foot arc portion 6. The arc portion of the left foot sole cover 202 is provided below the left foot arc portion 4.

[0007] The foldable electronic scale as described above is characterized in that: a first blind hole is provided on the right foot arc portion 5, a second blind hole is provided on the first blind hole, a first through hole is provided on the second blind hole, the first blind hole, the second blind hole and the first through hole are coaxial, three small clamping holes 501 are symmetrically provided on the first blind hole, a central shaft 7 is provided on the first blind hole, the outer wall of the central shaft 7 is clamped with the inner wall of the first blind hole, three small clamping columns 701 are provided on the central shaft 7 and are respectively inserted into the small clamping holes 501, a first fixing ring 19 is provided on the second blind hole, and three first threaded holes 20 are symmetrically provided on the first fixing ring 19; the middle foot arc portion 6 is integrally provided with a convex ring 601, and the convex ring 601 is provided with a plurality of small clamping columns 701. A first step is provided at both the top and the bottom, and the first step is flush with the bottom of the second blind hole. The first fixing ring 19 is also placed on the first step and the inner wall of the first fixing ring 19 is positioned by the side wall of the first step. A plurality of first bolts 21 are provided on the first fixing ring 19, which are inserted into the convex ring 601 from the first threaded hole 20 for fixed connection. A first washer 22 and a second washer 23 are respectively installed on the upper and lower surfaces of the middle foot arc portion 6. The top surface of the first washer 22 is pressed by the bottom of the second blind hole. A first positioning ring 602 for positioning the first washer 22 is provided around the convex ring 601 on the upper surface of the middle foot arc portion 6, and a plurality of positioning points 603 are provided on the first positioning ring 602.

[0008] The foldable electronic scale as described above is characterized in that: a third blind hole is provided in the left foot arc portion 4, a third through hole is provided on the third blind hole, the third through hole is coaxial with the third blind hole, the upper and lower ends of the convex ring 601 extend into the first through hole and the third through hole respectively, a first fixing ring 19 is also installed on the third blind hole, the first fixing ring 19 is fixedly connected to the convex ring 601 by a second bolt, and a second positioning ring for positioning the second washer 23 is provided around the convex ring 601 on the lower surface of the middle foot arc portion 6, and a plurality of positioning points 603 are also provided on the second positioning ring.

[0009] The foldable electronic scale as described above is characterized in that: the middle foot instep cover 101 and the middle foot sole cover 102 are connected by detachable buckles and threads, the left foot instep cover 201 and the left foot sole cover 202 are connected by detachable buckles and threads, and the right foot instep cover 301 and the right foot sole cover 302 are connected by detachable buckles and threads; the arc portion of the left foot sole cover 202 is connected to the left foot arc portion 4 by screws.

[0010] The foldable electronic scale as described above is characterized in that the first gasket 22 and the second gasket 23 have the same structure and size.

[0011] The foldable electronic scale as described above is characterized in that: a limiting column 401 is provided on the left foot arc portion 4, an elastic positioning column 8 is provided on the limiting column 401, and two limiting plates 604 for limiting the limiting column 401 are provided on the bottom surface of the middle foot arc portion 6, the limiting plates 604 are vertically arranged, and two positioning holes 605 for positioning the elastic positioning columns 8 are provided between the two limiting plates 604.

[0012] The foldable electronic scale as described above is characterized in that a limiting column 401 and an elastic positioning column 8 are also provided on the middle foot arc portion 6, and a limiting plate 604 and a positioning hole 605 are also provided on the bottom surface of the right foot arc portion 5.

[0013] The foldable electronic scale as described above is characterized in that the left foot assembly 2 and the right foot assembly 3 rotate around the axis of the middle foot arc portion 6 to open and close, and the three legs are 120 degrees to each other when opened.

[0014] The foldable electronic scale as described above is characterized in that: a first hole 10 is provided on the mid-foot sole cover 102, and a rubber foot 11 passes downward through the first hole 10; a weighing sensor 9 is connected to the mid-foot surface cover 101 by screws, and one end of the weighing sensor 9 is connected to the rubber foot 11 by screws; a plurality of studs 12 for screws to drill into are provided in the inner cavity of the mid-foot surface cover 101; buttons 13 are provided on both sides of the mid-foot surface cover 101; an LCD display screen 14 and a PCB board 15 are respectively provided at the display end of the mid-foot component 1, and the LCD display screen 14 and the PCB board 15 are connected by conductive glue.

[0015] The foldable electronic scale as described above is characterized in that: a first hole 10 and a rubber foot 11 passing through the first hole 10 downward are also provided on the right sole cover 302, a weighing sensor 9 is connected to the right foot surface cover 301 by screws, one end of the weighing sensor 9 is connected to the rubber foot 11 by screws, and a plurality of studs 12 for screws to be drilled into are provided in the inner cavity of the right foot surface cover 301.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages:

[0017] 1. The utility model has a simple structure and is easy to mass produce and maintain.

[0018] 2. The utility model is easy to operate and users can quickly master its use without professional training.

[0019] 3. This utility model is highly portable and suitable for use in a variety of environments, such as home, market, travel, etc. The design takes into account the user's operating habits and usage scenarios, improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a diagram of the utility model in a folded state;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a diagram of the expanded state of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the utility model in the expanded state;

[0023] Figure 4 This is one of the cross-sectional views of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the foot cover in the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the left foot cover of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the right foot cover of the present invention.

[0027] In the figure: 1 is the mid-foot assembly; 101 is the mid-foot surface cover; 102 is the mid-foot sole cover; 2 is the left foot assembly; 201 is the left foot surface cover; 202 is the left foot sole cover; 3 is the right foot assembly; 301 is the right foot surface cover; 302 is the right foot sole cover; 4 is the left foot arc portion; 401 is the limiting column; 5 is the right foot arc portion; 501 is the small clamping hole; 6 is the mid-foot arc portion; 601 is the convex ring; 602 is the first positioning ring; 603 is the positioning point; 604 is the limiting plate; 605 is the positioning hole; 7 is the center axis; 701 is the small clamping column; 8 is the elastic positioning column; 9 is the weighing sensor; 10 is the first hole; 11 is the rubber foot; 12 is the stud; 13 is the button; 14 is the LCD display; 15 is the PCB board; 19 is the first fixing ring; 20 is the first threaded hole; 21 is the first bolt; 22 is the first washer; 23 is the second washer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The technical features of the present invention are further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can understand them.

[0029] A foldable electronic scale includes a mid-foot assembly 1, the two ends of the mid-foot assembly 1 are a display end and a hinge end, and a foldable left foot assembly 2 and a right foot assembly 3 are hinged at the hinge end, and the display end and the hinge end are both circular. The mid-foot assembly 1 includes a mid-foot surface cover 101 and a mid-foot sole cover 102, and the mid-foot surface cover 101 and the mid-foot sole cover 102 are connected by a detachable snap-on connection and a threaded connection. A first hole 10 and a rubber foot 11 passing through the first hole 10 downward are provided on the mid-foot sole cover 102, a weighing sensor 9 is connected to the mid-foot surface cover 101 by screws, and one end of the weighing sensor 9 is connected to the rubber foot 11 by screws, a plurality of studs 12 for screws to drill into are provided in the inner cavity of the mid-foot surface cover 101, and buttons 13 are provided on both sides of the mid-foot surface cover 101.

[0030] An LCD display screen 14 , a PCB board 15 , a battery, and a battery cover are provided at the display end. The LCD display screen 14 and the PCB board 15 are connected via conductive adhesive, and the battery cover is buckled onto the mid-foot sole cover 102 .

[0031] The left foot assembly 2 also includes a left instep cover 201 and a left sole cover 202. The left instep cover 201 and the left sole cover 202 are connected by a detachable snap connection and a threaded connection. A first hole 10 and a rubber foot 11 passing through the first hole 10 downward are provided on the middle sole cover 102. A weighing sensor 9 is connected to the left instep cover 201 by screws. One end of the weighing sensor 9 is connected to the rubber foot 11 by screws. A plurality of studs 12 for screws to be drilled into are provided in the inner cavity of the left instep cover 201.

[0032] The right foot assembly 3 also includes a right instep cover 301 and a right sole cover 302. The right instep cover 301 and the right sole cover 302 are connected by a detachable buckle and a threaded connection. The right sole cover 302 is also provided with a first hole 10 and a rubber foot 11 extending downwardly through the first hole 10. A load cell 9 is screwed into the right instep cover 301. One end of the load cell 9 is screwed to the rubber foot 11. A plurality of studs 12 for the screws to drill into are provided in the inner cavity of the right instep cover 301.

[0033] The left foot cover 201 includes an integrally formed left foot straight portion and a left foot arc portion 4. The right foot cover 301 includes an integrally formed right foot straight portion and a right foot arc portion 5. The hinged end and the display end of the mid-foot assembly 1 are connected by the mid-foot straight portion. The left foot straight portion, the right foot straight portion, and the mid-foot straight portion are flush, so that the scale body surface is flush.

[0034] A mid-foot arc portion 6 is integrally formed at the hinged end of the mid-foot assembly 1. The left foot sole cover 202 includes an integrally formed straight portion and an arc portion. The left foot sole cover 202 is located at the bottom. The right foot arc portion 5 is located above the mid-foot arc portion 6. The left foot arc portion 4 is located below the mid-foot arc portion 6. The arc portion of the left foot sole cover 202 is located below the left foot arc portion 4.

[0035] A first blind hole is provided on the right foot arc portion 5, a second blind hole is provided on the first blind hole, a first through hole is provided on the second blind hole, the first blind hole, the second blind hole and the first through hole are coaxial, three small clamping holes 501 are symmetrically provided on the first blind hole, a central shaft 7 is provided on the first blind hole, the outer wall of the central shaft 7 is clamped with the inner wall of the first blind hole, three small clamping columns 701 are provided on the central shaft 7 and are respectively inserted into the small clamping holes 501, a first fixing ring 19 is provided on the second blind hole, a second through hole is provided on the first fixing ring 19, and three first threaded holes 20 are symmetrically provided around the second through hole; the middle foot arc portion 6 is integrally provided with a convex ring 601 protruding in the upward and downward directions, and at the top and bottom parts of the convex ring 601 A first step is provided, which is flush with the bottom of the second blind hole. The first fixing ring 19 is also placed on the first step and the inner wall of the first fixing ring 19 is positioned by the side wall of the first step. A plurality of first bolts 21 are provided on the first fixing ring 19, which are respectively inserted into the convex ring 601 from the first threaded hole 20 for fixed connection. A first washer 22 and a second washer 23 are respectively installed on the upper and lower surfaces of the middle foot arc portion 6. The two washers have the same structure and size. The top surface of the first washer 22 is pressed by the bottom of the second blind hole. A first positioning ring 602 for positioning the first washer 22 is provided around the convex ring 601 on the upper surface of the middle foot arc portion 6, and a plurality of positioning points 603 are provided on the first positioning ring 602.

[0036] A third blind hole is provided in the left foot arc portion 4, with a third through hole above it. The third through hole and the third blind hole are coaxial. The upper and lower ends of the raised ring 601 extend into the first and third through holes, respectively. A first fixing ring 19 is mounted on the third blind hole and fixedly connected to the raised ring 601 via a second bolt. A second locating ring for positioning the second washer 23 is provided around the raised ring 601 on the lower surface of the midfoot arc portion 6. The second locating ring also has multiple locating points. The arc portion of the left foot sole cover 202 is connected to the left foot arc portion 4 via screws.

[0037] Two vertically positioned limit plates 604 are provided on the bottom surface of the mid-foot arc portion 6. Two positioning holes 605 are defined between the two limit plates 604. A limit post 401 is provided on the left foot arc portion 4. An elastic positioning post 8 is provided on the limit post 401. Once the limit post 401 strikes the limit plates 604, it cannot rotate further. The two limit plates 604 limit the rotation angle of the left foot assembly 2. When the elastic positioning post 8 enters the positioning hole 605 during rotation, the left foot assembly 2 is fully opened and closed, facilitating rapid opening and closing of the left foot assembly 2.

[0038] Similarly, the bottom surface of the right foot arc portion 5 is provided with the aforementioned limiting plate 604 and positioning hole 605, and the middle foot arc portion 6 is also provided with the aforementioned limiting column 401 and elastic positioning column 8, so as to facilitate the rapid opening and closing of the right foot assembly 3.

[0039] The left foot assembly 2 and the right foot assembly 3 are both opened and closed by rotating around the axis of the middle foot arc portion 6. When opened, the three legs of the electronic scale are 120 degrees apart.

[0040] The utility model has a foldable scale body: the scale body is designed as a foldable structure, including a plurality of mutually hinged middle leg components 1, left leg components 2, and right leg components 3, and the expansion and folding of the scale body are achieved through precise mechanical connections.

[0041] Center axis design: A center axis is set at the rear end of the mid-leg part, which serves as the fulcrum for the rotation of the scale body to ensure the stability and balance of the scale body during the opening and closing process.

[0042] Rotatable feet: The left and right feet are designed as rotatable structures, which can rotate around the central axis to achieve the opening and closing of the scale body.

[0043] Easy to operate: Users can open and close the scale with simple operations, without complicated steps or tools.

[0044] Portability: The folded scale is small and light, making it easy for users to carry and store.

[0045] When the electronic scale is ready for use, the user can rotate the left and right foot assemblies 2 and 3 to open the scale from its folded state. When opened, the scale is flat, providing a stable platform for weighing. The left foot assembly 2 rotates clockwise when opened and counterclockwise when folded; the right foot assembly 3 rotates counterclockwise when opened and clockwise when folded. This design ensures balance and stability during both opening and closing.

[0046] The embodiments described in the present invention are merely descriptions of the preferred implementation methods of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the concept and scope of the present invention. Without departing from the design concept of the present invention, various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present invention by engineers and technicians in this field should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A foldable electronic scale, characterized by: The invention comprises a horizontally placed mid-foot component (1), wherein the two ends of the mid-foot component (1) are respectively a display end capable of displaying weight and a hinge end, and a foldable left foot component (2) and a right foot component (3) are hingedly connected to the hinge end. The mid-foot component (1) comprises a detachably connected mid-foot surface cover (101) and a mid-foot bottom cover (102), the left foot component (2) also comprises a detachably connected left foot surface cover (201) and a left foot bottom cover (202), and the right foot component (3) also comprises a detachably connected right foot surface cover (301) and a right foot bottom cover (302), and the left foot surface cover (201) comprises an integrally formed left foot straight portion and a left foot arc portion (4). The right foot surface cover (301) includes an integrally formed right foot straight portion and a right foot arc portion (5), a mid-foot arc portion (6) is integrally formed at the hinge end of the mid-foot component (1), and the left foot sole cover (202) includes an integrally formed straight portion and an arc portion, the hinge end and the display end of the mid-foot component (1) are connected through the mid-foot straight portion, and the left foot straight portion, the right foot straight portion, and the mid-foot straight portion are flush; the right foot arc portion (5) is rotatably provided above the mid-foot arc portion (6), and the left foot arc portion (4) is rotatably provided below the mid-foot arc portion (6), and the arc portion of the left foot sole cover (202) is provided below the left foot arc portion (4).

2. The foldable electronic scale according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first blind hole is provided on the right foot arc portion (5), a second blind hole is provided on the first blind hole, a first through hole is provided on the second blind hole, the first blind hole, the second blind hole and the first through hole are coaxial, three small clamping holes (501) are symmetrically provided on the first blind hole, a central shaft (7) is provided on the first blind hole, the outer wall of the central shaft (7) is clamped with the inner wall of the first blind hole, three small clamping columns (701) are provided on the central shaft (7) and are respectively inserted into the small clamping holes (501), a first fixing ring (19) is provided on the second blind hole, and three first threaded holes (20) are symmetrically provided on the first fixing ring (19); the middle foot arc portion (6) is integrally provided with a convex ring (601), and first steps are provided on the top and bottom of the convex ring (601) The first step is flush with the bottom of the second blind hole, the first fixing ring (19) is also placed on the first step and the inner wall of the first fixing ring (19) is positioned by the side wall of the first step, a plurality of first bolts (21) are respectively inserted from the first threaded holes (20) into the convex ring (601) for fixing the connection, a first washer (22) and a second washer (23) are respectively installed on the upper and lower surfaces of the middle foot arc portion (6), the top surface of the first washer (22) is pressed by the bottom of the second blind hole, a first positioning ring (602) for positioning the first washer (22) is provided around the convex ring (601) on the upper surface of the middle foot arc portion (6), and a plurality of positioning points (603) are provided on the first positioning ring (602).

3. The foldable electronic scale according to claim 2, characterized in that: A third blind hole is provided on the left foot arc portion (4), and a third through hole is provided on the third blind hole. The third through hole is coaxial with the third blind hole. The upper and lower ends of the convex ring (601) extend into the first through hole and the third through hole respectively. A first fixing ring (19) is also provided on the third blind hole. The first fixing ring (19) is fixedly connected to the convex ring (601) by a second bolt. A second positioning ring for positioning the second washer (23) is provided around the convex ring (601) on the lower surface of the middle foot arc portion (6). A plurality of positioning points (603) are also provided on the second positioning ring.

4. The foldable electronic scale according to claim 2, characterized in that: The midfoot cover (101) and the midfoot sole cover (102) are connected via a detachable buckle and a thread, the left foot cover (201) and the left foot sole cover (202) are connected via a detachable buckle and a thread, and the right foot cover (301) and the right foot sole cover (302) are connected via a detachable buckle and a thread; the arc portion of the left foot sole cover (202) is connected to the left foot arc portion (4) via a screw.

5. The foldable electronic scale according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first gasket (22) and the second gasket (23) have the same structure and size.

6. The foldable electronic scale according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting column (401) is provided on the left foot arc portion (4), an elastic positioning column (8) is provided on the limiting column (401), and two limiting plates (604) for limiting the limiting column (401) are provided on the bottom surface of the middle foot arc portion (6). The limiting plates (604) are vertically arranged, and two positioning holes (605) for positioning the elastic positioning column (8) are provided between the two limiting plates (604).

7. The foldable electronic scale according to claim 6, characterized in that: A limiting column (401) and an elastic positioning column (8) are also provided on the middle foot arc portion (6), and a limiting plate (604) and a positioning hole (605) are also provided on the bottom surface of the right foot arc portion (5).

8. The foldable electronic scale according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left foot assembly (2) and the right foot assembly (3) rotate around the axis of the middle foot arc portion (6) to open and close, and the three feet are 120 degrees apart when opened.

9. The foldable electronic scale according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first hole (10) and a rubber foot (11) extending downwardly through the first hole (10) are provided on the midfoot sole cover (102); a weighing sensor (9) is connected to the midfoot surface cover (101) via screws; one end of the weighing sensor (9) is connected to the rubber foot (11) via screws; a plurality of studs (12) for screws to be drilled into are provided in the inner cavity of the midfoot surface cover (101); buttons (13) are provided on both sides of the midfoot surface cover (101); an LCD display (14) and a PCB board (15) are respectively provided at the display end of the midfoot assembly (1); the LCD display (14) and the PCB board (15) are connected via conductive adhesive.

10. The foldable electronic scale according to claim 9, characterized in that: The right sole cover (302) is also provided with a first hole and a rubber foot passing downward through the first hole. A weighing sensor is connected to the right instep cover (302) via screws. One end of the weighing sensor is connected to the rubber foot via screws. A plurality of studs for the screws to be drilled into are provided in the inner cavity of the right instep cover (301).