Holding rack for periodicals and magazines
By designing a book clip structure that connects the uprights and telescopic rods, the contradiction between magazine rack display and space utilization was resolved, achieving efficient display and quick location of periodicals.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422681768.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-05
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing magazine racks present a contradiction between display and space utilization, failing to meet the display needs of periodicals and making it difficult to sort and locate them by publication date.
Design a shelf that includes a column and a telescopic rod. The telescopic rod is connected to a book clip via a spring and a pull rope to allow magazines to be folded and unfolded. The book clip holds the spine of the magazine. When the telescopic rod is retracted, the magazines are stacked, and when it is unfolded, the magazine covers are displayed.
It achieves a balance between full display of journals and efficient use of space, facilitating sorting by publication date and quick searching.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bookshelves, and in particular to a magazine and periodical shelf. Background Technology
[0002] While periodicals are a type of book, they differ from traditional books in several ways. Periodicals are thinner than traditional books, and they are periodical publications. Their content is mostly presented through pictures, and navigation is primarily based on their covers. The traditional method of stacking books on shelves and using the spine as a navigation tool is not applicable to periodicals. Therefore, for libraries or bookstores, periodicals must be placed on special shelves for people to choose from.
[0003] Existing technologies offer various magazine racks for different usage scenarios. For example, patent application number 2011202207408, entitled "A Magazine Rack," provides a wall-mounted magazine rack that facilitates easy access and prevents tilting. Another example is patent application number 2020111966849, entitled "A Special Display Rack for Journals and Magazines in Libraries," which provides a magazine rack for use in libraries that uses a motor-driven circulating base for cyclical display.
[0004] Considering existing technology, the characteristics of periodicals, and the needs of libraries and bookstores, current magazine racks still suffer from a contradiction between adequate display and space utilization. This invention aims to further improve the magazine rack and resolve these issues. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of the above situation and to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a magazine rack that effectively solves the problem of the incompatibility between the full display of magazines and space utilization in traditional magazine racks.
[0006] The technical solution to the problem includes a column with multiple horizontal telescopic rods evenly distributed on both sides of the column. Each telescopic rod is made of multiple sleeves connected together. A coil spring is fixed at the lower end of each sleeve near its extended end. A rotating shaft is installed on the coil spring, and a book clip is fixed at the lower end of the rotating shaft. The ends of adjacent book clips are connected by a pull rope. When the telescopic rod retracts, the multiple bookshelves are folded up and placed in a vertical position by the reset action of the coil spring. When the telescopic rod extends, the multiple book clips are extended and placed in a parallel position by the connecting action of the pull rope.
[0007] Preferably, the lower end of the column is provided with a base, and the column and the base are rotatably connected.
[0008] Preferably, the free end of the telescopic rod is provided with a handle.
[0009] Preferably, the coil spring is provided with a positioning block, and the coil spring is limited after it returns to the position where the book clip is perpendicular to the telescopic rod.
[0010] Preferably, the book clip is a U-shaped elastic clip with an opening facing downwards and the side plate end box converging inside. Each side of the opening end of the book clip is smoothly connected to an arc-shaped guide plate, and the two guide plates are open.
[0011] Preferably, the two adjacent coil springs have opposite return rotation directions.
[0012] Preferably, the bottom plate of the book clip is provided with a connecting block, and the pull rope is fixedly connected through the connecting block.
[0013] The advantages of this utility model are:
[0014] Advantage 1: This novel magazine rack features two states: an extended telescopic rod and a retracted telescopic rod. When the telescopic rod is extended, the magazines clipped to the book clips are pulled out, displaying their covers uncovered for easy selection. When the telescopic rod is retracted, the magazines are stacked at intervals, effectively reducing the space occupied by the magazine rack.
[0015] Advantage 2: Since periodicals are published in installments, this device can not only effectively balance the contradiction between fully displaying periodicals and maximizing space utilization, but also sort and arrange the same periodicals by date, making it convenient and quick for people to locate and find them. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the device when the telescopic rod of this utility model is extended.
[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional structural view showing the extension of the telescopic rod of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the telescopic rod retraction device of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram showing the retraction of the telescopic rod of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of the device when a telescopic rod is added to this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: Column-1, Telescopic rod-2, Coil spring-3, Spindle-4, Book clip-5, Pull rope-6.
[0022] Base-7, handle-8, connecting block-9. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Example
[0025] Depend on Figures 1 to 4 As can be seen, this utility model includes a support in the shape of a column 1, with a base 7 at the lower end of the column 1. Multiple horizontal telescopic rods 2 are evenly distributed on the left and right sides of the column 1, and the telescopic rods 2 are multi-stage telescopic rods 2. Each telescopic rod 2 is formed by multiple sleeves connected together. To prevent relative rotation between the sleeves of the telescopic rods 2, the sleeves are preferably square tubes with a rectangular cross-section. A handle 8 is provided at the free end of each telescopic rod 2. A coil spring 3 is fixed below each sleeve near its extended end, and a rotating shaft 4 is installed on the coil spring 3. A book clip 5 is fixed at the lower end of the rotating shaft 4. The book clip 5 is a U-shaped elastic clip with its opening facing downwards and its side end box converging. An arc-shaped guide plate is smoothly connected to each side of the opening end of the book clip 5, and the two guide plates are open. A positioning block is provided inside the coil spring 3. The coil spring 3 is limited after returning to the position where the book clip 5 is perpendicular to the telescopic rod 2, and adjacent coil springs 3 rotate in opposite directions after returning to their original positions. The first and second ends of adjacent book clips 5 are connected by a pull rope 6. A connecting block 9 is provided on the bottom plate of the book clip 5, and the pull rope 6 is fixedly connected by the connecting block 9. When the telescopic rod 2 is retracted, the multiple book clips are folded into a vertical position by the return action of the coil spring 3. When the telescopic rod 2 is extended, the multiple book clips 5 are extended into a parallel position by the connection action of the pull rope 6.
[0026] The specific working process of this utility model is as follows: As shown in Example 1, this device is placed against the wall, with stretchable space flowing out on the left and right sides.
[0027] In practical use, similar periodicals are sequentially clipped onto the book clips 5 according to their publication date, with the book clips 5 holding the periodicals at their spines. In the stationary state, the telescopic rod 2 is retracted, and under the reset action of the coil spring 3, the book clips 5 are perpendicular to the telescopic rod 2, resulting in a spaced-out stacked arrangement of the periodicals. When displaying and selecting, the handle 8 drives the telescopic rod 2 to extend. During this process, the extension length of each section of the telescopic rod 2 is greater than the length of the book clips 5. Therefore, the book clips 5 are driven as the telescopic rod 2 extends. During this process, the coil spring 3 is stressed, and ultimately, under the limit of the pull rope 6, the telescopic rod 2 is stretched to its limit position. At this point, the covers of the stacked periodicals face outwards, providing a fully unobstructed display for easy selection. After completion, the telescopic rod 2 is reset, and under the action of the coil spring 3, the multiple book clips 5 move the periodicals back to their spaced-out stacked state. Example
[0028] Depend on Figure 5 As can be seen, this utility model includes a support in the shape of a column 1, with a base 7 at the lower end of the column 1, and the base 7 is rotatably mounted between the columns 1. Multiple sets of horizontal telescopic rods 2 are evenly distributed around the outer circumference of the column 1. Each set of telescopic rods 2 includes multiple rods evenly distributed at vertical intervals, and the telescopic rods 2 are multi-stage telescopic rods 2. The telescopic rods 2 are formed by multiple sleeves connected together. To prevent relative rotation between the sleeves of the telescopic rods 2, the sleeves are preferably square tubes with a rectangular cross-section. A handle 8 is provided at the free end of each telescopic rod 2. A coil spring 3 is fixed below each sleeve near its extended end, and a rotating shaft 4 is mounted on the coil spring 3. A book clip 5 is fixed at the lower end of the rotating shaft 4. The book clip 5 is a U-shaped elastic clip with its opening facing downwards and its side end box converging. An arc-shaped guide plate is smoothly connected to each side of the opening end of the book clip 5, and the two guide plates are open. A positioning block is provided inside the coil spring 3. The coil spring 3 is limited after returning to the position where the book clip 5 is perpendicular to the telescopic rod 2, and the two adjacent coil springs 3 rotate in opposite directions after returning to their original positions. The first and second ends of adjacent book clips 5 are connected by a pull rope 6. A connecting block 9 is provided on the bottom plate of the book clip 5, and the pull rope 6 is fixedly connected by the connecting block 9. When the telescopic rod 2 is retracted, the multiple book clips are folded into a vertical position by the return action of the coil spring 3. When the telescopic rod 2 is extended, the multiple book clips 5 are extended into a parallel position by the connection action of the pull rope 6.
[0029] The specific working process of this utility model is as follows: As shown in Embodiment 2, the outer edge of this device cannot be placed against the wall. Appropriate space needs to be left so that the device can rotate and ensure that the telescopic rod 2 can be pulled out at any position.
[0030] In practical use, similar periodicals are sequentially clipped onto the book clips 5 according to their publication date, with the book clips 5 holding the periodicals at their spines. In the stationary state, the telescopic rod 2 is retracted, and under the reset action of the coil spring 3, the book clips 5 are perpendicular to the telescopic rod 2, resulting in a spaced-out stacked arrangement of the periodicals. When displaying and selecting, the handle 8 drives the telescopic rod 2 to extend. During this process, the extension length of each section of the telescopic rod 2 is greater than the length of the book clips 5. Therefore, the book clips 5 are driven as the telescopic rod 2 extends. During this process, the coil spring 3 is stressed, and ultimately, under the limit of the pull rope 6, the telescopic rod 2 is stretched to its limit position. At this point, the covers of the stacked periodicals face outwards, providing a fully unobstructed display for easy selection. After completion, the telescopic rod 2 is reset, and under the action of the coil spring 3, the multiple book clips 5 move the periodicals back to their spaced-out stacked state.
[0031] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A magazine rack, comprising a column (1), characterized in that, The column (1) has multiple horizontal telescopic rods (2) evenly spaced on the left and right sides. The telescopic rod (2) is made of multiple sleeves connected together. A coil spring (3) is fixed below each sleeve near its extended end. A rotating shaft (4) is installed on the coil spring (3). A book clip (5) is fixed at the lower end of the rotating shaft (4). The heads and tails of adjacent book clips (5) are connected by a pull rope (6). When the telescopic rod (2) retracts, the multiple bookshelves are stacked in a vertical state under the reset action of the coil spring (3). When the telescopic rod (2) is stretched, the multiple book clips (5) are stretched in a parallel state under the connection action of the pull rope (6).
2. A magazine rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the column (1) is provided with a base (7), and the column (1) and the base (7) are rotatably connected.
3. A magazine rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The free end of the telescopic rod (2) is provided with a handle (8).
4. A magazine rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The coil spring (3) is provided with a positioning block. The coil spring (3) is limited after it is reset to the point where the book clip (5) is perpendicular to the telescopic rod (2).
5. A magazine rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The book clip (5) is a U-shaped elastic clip with an opening facing downward and the side plate end box gathered together. The two sides of the opening end of the book clip (5) are smoothly connected to an arc-shaped guide plate, and the two guide plates are open.
6. A magazine rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The springs of two adjacent coils rotate in opposite directions when they reset.
7. A magazine rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom plate of the book clip (5) is provided with a connecting block (9), and the pull rope (6) is fixedly connected through the connecting block (9).