Folding lantern framework

Abstract

The utility model discloses a folding type lantern framework which comprises a movable rod, a limiting buckle penetrates through the inner wall of the movable rod, a first connecting base capable of sliding up and down is installed on the outer wall of the movable rod, a second connecting base is installed at the top end of the outer wall of the movable rod, and a plurality of sets of keels capable of being bent are installed between the first connecting base and the second connecting base. A plurality of rotating mechanisms are installed in the first connecting base and the second connecting base, the two ends of the outer wall of the keel are both installed in the rotating mechanisms, a sliding block is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the outer wall of the movable rod, and a lifting mechanism is further installed at the bottom end of the outer wall of the movable rod; when the first connecting base slides upwards, the keels can be bent at the same time, the position of the first connecting base is intercepted through the limiting buckles, when the first connecting base slowly moves downwards, the bending degree of the keels can be slowly decreased, and finally the keels are folded, so that the occupied space of the lantern framework is reduced, and the service life of the lantern framework is prolonged. And meanwhile, the service life of the lantern is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of lantern technology, and in particular to a folding lantern frame. Background Technology

[0002] The lantern frame is the basic structure for making a lantern, usually made of bamboo strips, wire, or other lightweight materials. The design of the frame needs to take into account the shape, size, and stability of the lantern. In traditional lantern making, the frame often requires meticulous hand bending and fixing of each material to form the lantern's outline. Modern lantern frames sometimes use plastic or synthetic materials to improve durability and facilitate mass production. After the frame is completed, it is usually covered with paper, cloth, or other decorative materials to form the complete lantern appearance.

[0003] Existing lantern frames for hanging banners have issues such as non-adjustable lantern height and inconvenient storage. To address these problems, Chinese patent CN215411763U discloses a lantern frame with a telescopic central column, meaning the height of the central column can be adjusted for easy storage. A movable end cap moves along the length of the central column, unfolding the lantern. A positioning pin secures the lantern in its unfolded state, preventing the end cap from automatically retracting. The end cap also features a hole and hook for hanging banners. A base ensures the central column stands upright, with the lantern positioned at the top. The base provides stability to the upright central column and improves wind resistance, making it less prone to tipping over.

[0004] Because the lantern cannot be folded and has an internal cavity, it takes up a lot of space during transportation. Furthermore, the assembly process of the lantern frame is complex, inefficient, and prone to damage, which significantly reduces the lantern's lifespan. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

[0006] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution.

[0007] A foldable lantern frame includes a movable rod with a limit buckle penetrating its inner wall and a fixing pin penetrating its top end. A first connecting seat capable of sliding up and down is installed on the outer wall of the movable rod, and a second connecting seat is installed at the top end of the outer wall. Multiple sets of bendable ribs are installed between the first and second connecting seats. Multiple sets of rotating mechanisms are installed in the first and second connecting seats. Both ends of the outer wall of the ribs are installed in the rotating mechanisms. A slider is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the outer wall of the movable rod, and a lifting mechanism is also installed at the bottom end of the outer wall of the movable rod. The rotating mechanism includes a movable block, a shaft, a limit block, and a socket. Rotatable movable blocks are installed between the two sets of first connecting blocks and between the two sets of second connecting blocks. Shafts are fixedly connected to the outer walls of both sides of the movable blocks.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The first connecting seat includes a first inner ring, a first support plate, a first outer ring, a first connecting block, a first rotating hole, a base, and a slip ring. The outer wall of the movable rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the first inner ring. Multiple sets of first support plates are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first inner ring. The first outer ring is fixedly connected to the top of the first support plate. Multiple sets of first connecting blocks are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first outer ring. The top of each first connecting block is provided with a first rotating hole. The base is fixedly connected to the bottom of the first outer ring. The slip ring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The second connecting seat includes a second inner ring, a second support plate, a second outer ring, a second connecting block, a second rotating hole, a top plate, and a top ring. The top end of the outer wall of the movable rod is sleeved with the inner wall of the second inner ring. Multiple sets of second support plates are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second inner ring. The top of the second support plate is fixedly connected to the second outer ring. Multiple sets of second connecting blocks are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second outer ring. A second rotating hole is opened at the bottom of each of the second connecting blocks. A top plate is fixedly connected to the top of the second outer ring. A top ring is fixedly connected to the top of the top plate. Both ends of the outer wall of the fixing pin penetrate through both sides of the inner wall of the top ring.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] The outer walls of the shaft are rotatably connected to the inner walls of the first and second rotating holes. One end of the outer wall of the movable block is fixedly connected to a limit block. The other end of the outer wall of the movable block is provided with an insertion hole. The inner wall of the insertion hole is inserted into the two ends of the outer wall of the keel.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] The lifting mechanism includes an outer tube, a shaft block, a threaded rod, and a sliding groove. The bottom of the outer wall of the movable rod is slidably connected to the outer tube, and the bottom of the inner wall of the outer tube is rotatably connected to the shaft block.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] A threaded rod is fixedly connected to the top center of the shaft block. The outer wall of the threaded rod is threaded to the bottom end of the inner wall of the movable rod. A sliding groove is provided on the inner wall of the outer tube. The inner wall of the sliding groove is slidably connected to the outer wall of the slider.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0019] (1) When the first connecting seat slides upward, multiple sets of keels will bend at the same time. The position of the first connecting seat is intercepted by the limit buckle. When the first connecting seat moves downward slowly, the bending degree of multiple sets of keels will gradually decrease and eventually return to the folded state. This not only reduces the space occupied by the lantern frame, but also improves the service life of the lantern.

[0020] (2) When the shaft block is rotated, the threaded rod will also rotate. At this time, the movable rod will move up and down on the outer wall of the rotating threaded rod, thereby adjusting the length of the lantern rod. By setting the connection structure between the slide and the slider, the movement range of the movable rod can be limited, and the stability of the lifting mechanism can be improved. By setting the limit block, when the keel is completely folded and returned to its initial folded state, one end of the outer wall of all the limit blocks will be tightly attached to the outer wall of the first outer ring and the second outer ring. In this state, the outer wall of the keel and the movable rod can maintain a perfect parallel relationship. In this way, even if vibration occurs during the transportation and movement of the entire lantern frame, the vibration area of ​​the keel will be greatly reduced due to the existence of the limit block. The setting of this structure avoids the possibility of damage to the keel during transportation, ensuring the integrity and stability of the lantern frame. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the movable rod in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the first connecting seat in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the first connecting seat in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a bottom view of the second connecting seat in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating mechanism in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a front sectional view of the lifting mechanism in this utility model.

[0029] The correspondence between the labels and component names in the attached figures is as follows:

[0030] 1. Movable rod; 2. Limiting buckle; 3. Fixing pin; 4. First connecting seat; 41. First inner ring; 42. First support plate; 43. First outer ring; 44. First connecting block; 45. First rotating hole; 46. Chassis; 47. Slip ring; 5. Second connecting seat; 51. Second inner ring; 52. Second support plate; 53. Second outer ring; 54. Second connecting block; 55. Second rotating hole; 56. Top plate; 57. Top ring; 6. Keel; 7. Rotating mechanism; 71. Movable block; 72. Shaft; 73. Limiting block; 74. Insertion hole; 8. Sliding block; 9. Lifting mechanism; 91. Outer tube; 92. Shaft block; 93. Threaded rod; 94. Slide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0033] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments. The present invention provides the following embodiments.

[0034] Reference Figure 1-8This utility model provides an embodiment of a foldable lantern frame, including a movable rod 1. A limit buckle 2 passes through the inner wall of the movable rod 1, and a fixing pin 3 passes through the top of the inner wall of the movable rod 1. A thread is provided at the bottom of the inner wall of the movable rod 1. A first inner ring 41 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the movable rod 1. Multiple sets of first support plates 42 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first inner ring 41. A first outer ring 43 is fixedly connected to the top of the first support plates 42. Multiple sets of first connecting blocks 44 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first outer ring 43. Each first connecting block 44 has a first rotating hole 45 at its top. A base 4 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the first outer ring 43. 6. A slip ring 47 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the chassis 46. A first connecting seat 4 can be formed by setting a first inner ring 41, a first support plate 42, a first outer ring 43, a first connecting block 44, a first rotating hole 45, a chassis 46 and a slip ring 47. The first connecting seat 4 can slide up and down on the outer wall of the movable rod 1. The limiting buckle 2 can limit the position of the first connecting seat 4 to prevent the first connecting seat 4 from sliding down. When the limiting buckle 2 is pulled out from the movable rod 1, the first connecting seat 4 can continue to slide down. By setting the first support plate 42, the stability of the connection structure between the first inner ring 41 and the first outer ring 43 can be improved.

[0035] A second inner ring 51 is sleeved on the top of the outer wall of the movable rod 1. Multiple sets of second support plates 52 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second inner ring 51. A second outer ring 53 is fixedly connected to the top of the second support plates 52. Multiple sets of second connecting blocks 54 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second outer ring 53. A second rotating hole 55 is opened at the bottom of each of the second connecting blocks 54. A top plate 56 is fixedly connected to the top of the second outer ring 53. A top ring 57 is fixedly connected to the top of the top plate 56. Both ends of the outer wall of the fixing pin 3 penetrate the inner walls of the top ring 57. The second inner ring 51... The second support plate 52, the second outer ring 53, the second connecting block 54, the second rotating hole 55, the top plate 56, and the top ring 57 can form the second connecting seat 5. The second connecting seat 5 can be fixed to the top of the movable rod 1 using the fixing pin 3. The second connecting seat 5 can be disassembled and replaced by pulling the fixing pin 3 out of the movable rod 1. By setting the second support plate 52, the stability of the connection structure between the second inner ring 51 and the second outer ring 53 can be improved. Limiting protrusions are installed on both sides of the inner wall of the first rotating hole 45 and the second rotating hole 55.

[0036] Rotatable movable blocks 71 are installed between the two sets of first connecting blocks 44 and between the two sets of second connecting blocks 54. Shafts 72 are fixedly connected to the outer walls of both sides of the movable blocks 71. The outer walls of the shafts 72 are rotatably connected to the inner walls of the first rotating hole 45 and the second rotating hole 55. Limiting protrusions on the inner walls of the first rotating hole 45 and the second rotating hole 55 limit the shafts 72, preventing them from falling out of the first rotating hole 45 or the second rotating hole 55. Limiting blocks 73 are fixedly connected to one end of the outer wall of each movable block 71, and insertion holes 74 are provided at the other end. By setting up the movable blocks 71, shafts 72, limiting blocks 73, and insertion holes 74, a rotating mechanism 7 can be formed. Ribs 6 are inserted into the inner walls of the insertion holes 74. When the first connecting seat 4 slides upward, multiple sets of ribs 6 will bend simultaneously. It is worth noting that the bent ribs 6 have a rebound force, which will cause the first connecting seat 4 to move along the movable rod 1. As the outer wall slides downwards, the position of the first connecting seat 4 needs to be intercepted by the limiting buckle 2. When the first connecting seat 4 slowly moves downwards, the bending degree of multiple sets of keels 6 will gradually decrease and eventually return to the folded state. During the up-and-down sliding process of the first connecting seat 4, the movable block 71 will slowly rotate. By setting the limiting block 73, when the keel 6 is completely folded and returns to its initial folded state, one end of the outer wall of all the limiting blocks 73 will be tightly attached to the outer wall of the first outer ring 43 and the second outer ring 53. In this state, the keel 6 and the outer wall of the movable rod 1 can maintain a perfect parallel relationship. In this way, even if vibration occurs during the transportation and movement of the entire lantern frame, the vibration area of ​​the keel 6 will be greatly reduced due to the presence of the limiting block 73. This structure avoids the possibility of damage to the keel 6 during transportation and ensures the integrity and stability of the lantern frame. The bottom of the outer wall of the movable rod 1 is fixedly connected to the slider 8.

[0037] The bottom of the outer wall of the movable rod 1 is slidably connected to an outer tube 91. The bottom of the inner wall of the outer tube 91 is rotatably connected to a shaft block 92. A threaded rod 93 is fixedly connected to the top center of the shaft block 92. The outer wall of the threaded rod 93 is threadedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the movable rod 1. A groove 94 is provided on the inner wall of the outer tube 91. The inner wall of the groove 94 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the slider 8. By setting the outer tube 91, shaft block 92, threaded rod 93 and groove 94, a lifting mechanism 9 can be formed. When the shaft block 92 is rotated, the threaded rod 93 will also rotate. At this time, the movable rod 1 will move up and down on the outer wall of the rotating threaded rod 93, thereby adjusting the length of the lantern rod. By setting the connection structure between the groove 94 and the slider 8, the movement range of the movable rod 1 can be limited, and the stability of the lifting mechanism 9 can be improved.

[0038] The above description, in conjunction with specific embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of the present utility model. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of the present utility model is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of the present utility model, and all such deductions or substitutions should be considered to fall within the scope of protection defined by the claims submitted by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A folding lantern frame, comprising a movable rod (1), characterized in that: The inner wall of the movable rod (1) is permeated by a limit buckle (2), and a fixing pin (3) is permeated through the top of the inner wall of the movable rod (1). A first connecting seat (4) capable of sliding up and down is installed on the outer wall of the movable rod (1), and a second connecting seat (5) is installed at the top of the outer wall of the movable rod (1). Multiple sets of bendable keels (6) are installed between the first connecting seat (4) and the second connecting seat (5). Multiple sets of rotating mechanisms (7) are installed in the first connecting seat (4) and the second connecting seat (5). The outer wall of the keel (6) Both ends are installed in the rotating mechanism (7). A slider (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer wall of the movable rod (1). A lifting mechanism (9) is also installed at the bottom of the outer wall of the movable rod (1). The rotating mechanism (7) includes a movable block (71), a shaft (72), a limit block (73), and a socket (74). A movable block (71) capable of rotation is installed between the two sets of first connecting blocks (44) and between the two sets of second connecting blocks (54). A shaft (72) is fixedly connected to the outer walls on both sides of the movable block (71).

2. The folding lantern frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting seat (4) includes a first inner ring (41), a first support plate (42), a first outer ring (43), a first connecting block (44), a first rotating hole (45), a chassis (46), and a slip ring (47). The outer wall of the movable rod (1) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the first inner ring (41). Multiple sets of first support plates (42) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first inner ring (41). The top of the first support plate (42) is fixedly connected to the first outer ring (43). Multiple sets of first connecting blocks (44) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first outer ring (43). The top of each of the first connecting blocks (44) is provided with a first rotating hole (45). The bottom of the first outer ring (43) is fixedly connected to the chassis (46). The bottom of the chassis (46) is fixedly connected to the slip ring (47).

3. A folding lantern frame according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second connecting seat (5) includes a second inner ring (51), a second support plate (52), a second outer ring (53), a second connecting block (54), a second rotating hole (55), a top plate (56), and a top ring (57). The top of the outer wall of the movable rod (1) is sleeved with the inner wall of the second inner ring (51). Multiple sets of second support plates (52) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second inner ring (51). The top of the second support plate (52) is fixedly connected to the second outer ring (53). Multiple sets of second connecting blocks (54) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second outer ring (53). The bottom of each of the second connecting blocks (54) is provided with a second rotating hole (55). The top of the second outer ring (53) is fixedly connected to the top plate (56). The top of the top plate (56) is fixedly connected to the top ring (57). Both ends of the outer wall of the fixing pin (3) penetrate through both sides of the inner wall of the top ring (57).

4. A folding lantern frame according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer walls of the shaft (72) are rotatably connected to the inner walls of the first rotating hole (45) and the second rotating hole (55). One end of the outer wall of the movable block (71) is fixedly connected to a limit block (73). The other end of the outer wall of the movable block (71) is provided with an insertion hole (74). The inner walls of the insertion holes (74) are inserted into the outer walls of the keel (6).

5. A folding lantern frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism (9) includes an outer tube (91), a shaft block (92), a threaded rod (93) and a slide groove (94). The outer tube (91) is slidably connected to the bottom of the outer wall of the movable rod (1), and the shaft block (92) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the outer tube (91).

6. A folding lantern frame according to claim 5, characterized in that: A threaded rod (93) is fixedly connected to the top center of the shaft block (92). The outer wall of the threaded rod (93) is threadedly connected to the bottom end of the inner wall of the movable rod (1). A sliding groove (94) is opened on the inner wall of the outer tube (91). The inner wall of the sliding groove (94) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the slider (8).

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