Lock catch structure
By using 3D printing technology to integrally form the latch structure, the problems of low assembly efficiency and insufficient structural strength of traditional latches are solved, achieving efficient, strong latch connection and flexibility.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520070170.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-16
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-13
AI Technical Summary
Traditional latches are inefficient to assemble, have poor connection stability, insufficient structural strength, and are prone to damage or breakage.
Multiple latches are integrally formed using 3D printing technology. Each latch includes a first body, a second body, and a locking ring. The locking ring connects the first body and the second body to form an overall structural support. The locking ring also forms a flexible structure to improve flexibility.
It achieves efficient automatic connection of the latch, with a robust overall structure that is not easily damaged or broken, thus improving the stability and flexibility of the connection.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of 3D printing, and particularly relates to a lock structure. BACKGROUND
[0002] A lock is a component used to fasten two objects. The traditional assembly method of the lock needs to open a clasp, insert and connect the components, and then close the opening. However, this process is not only inefficient, but also has poor connection firmness. In addition, the traditional lock has insufficient structural strength and is prone to damage or breakage in use. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL
[0003] Embodiments of the present application provide a lock structure to solve or alleviate one or more technical problems in the prior art.
[0004] As an aspect of the embodiments of the present application, the embodiments of the present application provide a lock structure obtained by 3D printing, comprising:
[0005] a plurality of locks, any lock being connected to other locks adjacent thereto;
[0006] The lock comprises:
[0007] a first table body;
[0008] a second table body connected to the first table body at one end;
[0009] at least one clasp, two ends of the clasp being connected to the first table body and the second table body, respectively;
[0010] or
[0011] the outer edge of the intersection where the two ends of the clasp are connected to the first table body and the second table body, respectively;
[0012] or
[0013] the two ends of the clasp are connected to the same side surface of the first table body or the same side surface of the second table body;
[0014] wherein the clasp on any lock is connected to the clasp on the lock adjacent thereto.
[0015] Optionally, the cross-sectional area of the intersection of the first table body and the second table body is smaller than the first table surface.
[0016] Optionally, the first table body comprises a first table surface away from the second table body, and the second table body comprises a second table surface away from the first table body;
[0017] wherein the first table surface and the second table surface are different in shape.
[0018] Optionally, a projection of the first mesa in a vertical direction is a heart shape.
[0019] Optionally, the locking ring comprises four sub-locking rings, any one of the sub-locking rings and another sub-locking ring adjacent thereto form a first locking ring group, and the other two sub-locking rings form a second locking ring group.
[0020] Optionally, the first locking ring group and the second locking ring group are symmetrically arranged.
[0021] Optionally, the locking ring further comprises:
[0022] a vertical locking ring, two ends of the vertical locking ring being connected to the first mesa body and the second mesa body respectively;
[0023] a horizontal locking ring, two ends of the horizontal locking ring being connected to the outer edge of the joint between the first mesa body and the second mesa body;
[0024] Optionally, the vertical locking ring is used to be buckled with the horizontal locking ring of an adjacent lock, and the horizontal locking ring is used to be buckled with the vertical locking ring of an adjacent lock.
[0025] Optionally, a plurality of locks are arranged in a ring direction to form a lock group.
[0026] Optionally, there is a gap between the locking ring on any lock and the locking ring buckled therewith.
[0027] Optionally, the lock structure further comprises a surface geometric layer, the surface geometric layer being fixed to the side of the first mesa body away from the second mesa body.
[0028] Optionally, the lock structure further comprises a coloring layer, the coloring layer being located on the side of the first mesa body away from the second mesa body.
[0029] Optionally, a plurality of the locks are arranged in the same plane, and each lock has a color or a pattern on the coloring layer, so as to form a pixel-style preset pattern on the surface of the lock structure.
[0030] The lock of the embodiment is integrally formed by 3D printing, and a plurality of locks are buckled with each other during 3D printing, without the need for manual connection. In addition, the first mesa body and the second mesa body of the embodiment are integrally formed and support as a whole structure, and the whole structure is firm and is not easy to be damaged or broken during use.
[0031] The above summary is only for the purpose of the description and is not intended to limit in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments and features described above, further aspects, embodiments and features will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0032] In the drawings, like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the various figures. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, and the emphasis is on the functional relationships between elements. It should be understood that these drawings are merely depictions of some embodiments disclosed herein and that they should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
[0033] Figure 1 A structural schematic view of a lock catch structure according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0034] Figure 2 A structural schematic view of a lock catch in the lock catch structure according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0035] Figure 3 A structural schematic view of another angle of the lock catch structure according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 2
[0036] Figure 4 A structural schematic view of a first base body and a second base body of the lock catch according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0037] Figure 5 A structural schematic view of another lock catch structure according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0038] Figure 6 A structural schematic view of another lock catch in the lock catch structure according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0039] Figure 7 A structural schematic view of another angle of the lock catch structure according to an embodiment of the present application; Figure 6
[0040] Figure 8 A structural schematic view of yet another lock catch in the lock catch structure according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0041] Figure 9 A structural schematic view of yet another lock catch structure according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0042] Figure 10 Figure 9 A structural schematic view of the lock catch in the lock catch structure according to an embodiment of the present application;
[0043] Figure 11 A schematic view of forming a preset pattern in a pixel style on a surface of the lock catch structure according to an embodiment of the present application.
[0044] Legend of reference numerals:
[0045] First base body 11; second base body 12; lock ring 15; vertical lock ring 181; horizontal lock ring 182; surface geometric layer 17. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0046] Embodiments of the present application are described below in detail with reference to examples thereof illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the size of layers, regions, elements and the relative sizes of the same can be exaggerated for clarity. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout. The embodiments described below are exemplary only, and are not to be taken in a limiting sense, but the scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims.
[0047] It should be understood that when an element or layer is referred to as being "on", "adjacent", "connected to" or "coupled to" another element or layer, it can be directly on, adjacent, connected or coupled to the other element or layer, or one or more intervening elements or layers can be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being "directly on", "directly adjacent", "directly connected to" or "directly coupled to" another element or layer, then there are no intervening elements or layers present. It will be understood that, although the terms first, second, third, etc. can be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections, these elements, components, regions, layers and / or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another element, component, region, layer or section. Thus, a first element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the present application and, similarly, a second element, component, region, layer or section discussed below could be termed a first element, component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachings of the present application.
[0048] In the present application, unless specifically defined otherwise, the terms "mounting", "connected", "connecting", "fixed", and the like, should be understood broadly, for example, can be fixed connection, can also be detachable connection, or integral; can be mechanical connection, can also be electrical connection; can be directly connected, can also be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless specifically defined otherwise. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0049] It is to be understood that the terms "first", "second", and the like, used in the description and the claims of the present application as well as the above description of the drawings merely refer to categories and do not necessarily imply a sequence or order unless otherwise indicated by the context. It is to be understood that the terms so used are interchangeable under appropriate circumstances such that the embodiments of the application described herein are capable of operation in other sequences than those explicitly described or otherwise potentially implied by the present description. Furthermore, the terms "comprise", "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises, has or includes a list of steps or elements does not include only those steps or elements but can include other steps or elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0050] In the present application, when referring to a numerical interval (i.e. a numerical range), the distribution of the selectable values within the numerical interval is considered to be continuous and includes both numerical end points (i.e. the minimum and maximum values) of the numerical interval and every value between the two numerical end points, unless otherwise specified. When a numerical interval refers only to integers within the numerical interval, including both end point integers and every integer between the two end point integers, is equivalent to directly listing each integer, unless otherwise specified. When multiple numerical ranges are provided to describe a characteristic or property, the numerical ranges can be combined. In other words, unless otherwise indicated, numerical ranges disclosed herein are to be understood to include any and all sub-ranges of the same, and every number and amount within the range. A "value" in a numerical interval can be any quantitative value, such as a number, a percentage, a ratio, etc. A "numerical interval" is intended to broadly include quantitative intervals, such as percentage intervals, ratio intervals, value intervals, etc.
[0051] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments according to the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the exemplary embodiments can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as being limited to only the embodiments set forth herein.
[0052] Referring to Figures 1 to 11 The lock catch structure according to the present application can be obtained by 3D printing. The lock catch structure can include a plurality of lock catches, and any of the lock catches is connected to other lock catches adjacent thereto. Each of the lock catches includes a first table body 11, a second table body 12, and at least one lock ring 15. The following will be described in detail.
[0053] The first table body 11 and the second table body 12 are connected to each other at one end of the second table body 12, i.e. the first table body 11 and the second table body 12 are connected to each other at an interface. In a 3D printing device, the first table body 11 and the second table body 12 can be integrally formed.
[0054] Specifically, as Figure 4As shown, the first base body 11 can be a geometric body with the tip of the cone removed, and the surface of the removed tip is a plane. The second base body 12 can also be a similar shape. The first base body 11 and the second base body 12 can be connected by the surfaces of the removed tips.
[0055] That is, the cross-sectional area of the intersection of the first base body 11 and the second base body 12 is smaller than the first base surface. The cross-sectional area of the intersection of the first base body 11 and the second base body 12 can also be smaller than the second base surface. In this way, the intersection of the first base body 11 and the second base body 12 is relatively narrow, and the first base body 11 and the second base body 12 form a shape similar to a sandglass. A certain space is reserved between the side surfaces of the first base body 11 and the second base body 12 for accommodating the locking ring 15.
[0056] Specifically, the locking ring 15 is connected to the first base body 11 and the second base body 12 at both ends, respectively. The locking ring 15 can be bent away from the first base body 11 and the second base body 12, and partially located between the side surfaces of the first base body 11 and the second base body 12 of the adjacent lock. The locking ring 15 can be blocked and protected by the adjacent lock to reduce the contact between the lock and the external environment and reduce the risk of damage to the lock.
[0057] The two ends of the locking ring 15 are connected to the first base body 11 and the second base body 12, respectively.
[0058] Alternatively, the two ends of the locking ring 15 are connected to the outer edges of the intersection of the first base body 11 and the second base body 12, respectively.
[0059] Alternatively, the two ends of the locking ring 15 are connected to the same side surface of the first base body 11 or the same side surface of the second base body 12.
[0060] The locking ring 15 on any lock is connected to the locking ring 15 on the adjacent lock, i.e., the locking ring 15 is used as a connecting medium between the adjacent locks. In a 3D printing device, the locking ring 15 can be integrally formed with the first base body 11 and the second base body 12 by 3D printing.
[0061] When there are multiple locking rings 15, the multiple locking rings 15 can be distributed along the center of the first base body 11 and the second base body 12 in a circumferential direction. The multiple locks can be connected to each other by the locking ring 15, so that the multiple locks can be distributed in the same plane to form a soft structure that can swing and deform.
[0062] In an optional embodiment, the locking ring 15 can include four sub-locking rings. Any sub-locking ring and the adjacent sub-locking ring form a first locking ring group, and the other two sub-locking rings form a second locking ring group. The first locking ring group and the second locking ring group are symmetrically arranged, so that one lock can be connected to other locks in four directions.
[0063] In the embodiment, the locking ring 15 can be inclined to reduce interference with other locking rings 15 and improve the engagement of the locking ring 15 with other locking rings 15.
[0064] The lock catch of the embodiment is integrally formed by 3D printing, and multiple lock catches are connected with each other during 3D printing, without the need for manual connection. In addition, the first table body 11 and the second table body 12 of the embodiment are integrally formed and support as a whole, and the whole structure is firm and not easy to be damaged or broken during use.
[0065] In an optional embodiment, the first table body 11 includes a first table surface away from the second table body 12, the second table body 12 includes a second table surface away from the first table body 11, and the first table surface and the second table surface are different in shape.
[0066] Specifically, referring to Figures 1 to 4 In the embodiment, the projection of the first table surface in the vertical direction is in the shape of a heart, and the heart shape has a concave region and a convex region, and adjacent multiple lock catches can be nested with each other through the concave region and the convex region. For example, two lock catches are distributed in the same direction, and the convex region of the first table surface of one lock catch can be partially accommodated in the concave region of the first table surface of the other lock catch, thereby improving the distribution density.
[0067] The table surface in the shape of a heart can be applied to some decorations, such as decorations of bags, clothes, and the like, to provide users with a better visual experience.
[0068] In some embodiments, the projection of the first table surface in the vertical direction can also be in other shapes, such as a circle, a triangle, a quadrilateral, a pentagon, and the like, and the projection of the second table surface in the vertical direction can also be in one of the above shapes or other shapes, which will not be described herein.
[0069] In an optional embodiment, there is a gap between the locking ring 15 on any lock catch and the locking ring 15 connected therewith, and the lock catch and the adjacent lock catch can swing with each other through the gap between the locking rings 15. In the case where multiple lock catches are continuously laid in the same plane, the multiple lock catches that can swing within a certain range form a soft structure, so as to improve the flexibility and ductility of the overall lock catch structure.
[0070] As another optional embodiment of the present application, referring to Figures 5 to 8 The locking ring 15 can also include a vertical locking ring 181 and a horizontal locking ring 182.
[0071] The two ends of the vertical locking ring 181 are connected to the first base body 11 and the second base body 12 respectively, and the two ends of the horizontal locking ring 182 are connected to the outer edges of the junctions of the first base body 11 and the second base body 12 respectively. The vertical locking ring 181 is used to be buckled with the horizontal locking ring 182 of the adjacent lock, and the horizontal locking ring 182 is used to be buckled with the vertical locking ring 181 of the adjacent lock.
[0072] Specifically, as shown in Figure 5 , a plurality of locks can be arranged in a ring direction to form a lock group. A plurality of lock groups can be expanded in groups. In some embodiments, different lock groups can also be painted with colors to form a pixel-style image in the shape of an array of hearts.
[0073] In an optional embodiment, the lock structure further comprises a surface geometry layer 17 fixed to the side of the first base body 11 away from the second base body 12.
[0074] The surface geometry layer 17 can be of any shape to form a new appearance in combination with the first base body 11.
[0075] In an optional embodiment, the lock structure further comprises a coloring layer on the side of the first base body away from the second base body. Wherein a plurality of locks are arranged in the same plane, and each lock has a color or pattern on the coloring layer to form a pixel-style preset pattern on the surface of the lock structure.
[0076] For example, as shown in Figure 11 , each lock in the lock structure has a color on the coloring layer, and the coloring layers of a plurality of locks form a pixel-style heart shape. In other embodiments, the preset pattern can be modified by user customization.
[0077] Other configurations of the lock ring structure of the above embodiments can be used in various technical solutions known to those skilled in the art now and in the future, which are not described in detail here.
[0078] It should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like merely are used to facilitate the description of the application and are not intended to limit or restrict the scope of the application to the terms so used. The terms "inner", "outer" refer to the inner and outer with respect to the contour of each component itself. For example, if the device in the drawings is inverted, the device described as "above" or "above" other devices or configurations will be positioned "below" or "below" other devices or configurations. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below" orientations. The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used herein are interpreted accordingly.
[0079] It should also be noted that the "one embodiment", "another embodiment", "embodiment", and the like in the present application refer to the specific features, structures or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment, which are included in at least one embodiment described in the general description of the present application. The same expression appearing in several places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Further, when a specific feature, structure or characteristic is described in connection with any embodiment, it is claimed that the implementation of such feature, structure or characteristic in connection with other embodiments also falls within the scope of the present application.
[0080] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own emphasis, and the parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment can be referred to the relevant description of other embodiments.
[0081] It should also be noted that the above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the patent protection scope of the present application, and any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation using the content of the present application specification and drawings, or direct or indirect application in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A catch structure characterized by comprising: The lock structure is obtained by 3D printing, and the lock structure comprises: a plurality of locks, any lock being connected with other locks adjacent thereto; wherein the lock comprises: a first table body; a second table body connected with the first table body at one end; at least one lock ring, any lock ring on any lock being connected with a lock ring on a lock adjacent thereto; wherein: two ends of the lock ring are connected with the first table body and the second table body, respectively; or two ends of the lock ring are connected with an outer edge of an intersection of the first table body and the second table body, respectively; or both ends of the lock ring are connected with a same side surface of the first table body or a same side surface of the second table body.
2. The catch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that A cross-sectional area of the intersection of the first table body and the second table body is smaller than a first table surface.
3. The catch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that The first table body comprises a first table surface away from the second table body, and the second table body comprises a second table surface away from the first table body; wherein the first table surface and the second table surface are different in shape.
4. The catch structure according to claim 3, characterized in that A projection of the first table surface in a vertical direction is in the shape of a heart.
5. The catch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that The lock ring comprises four sub-lock rings, any sub-lock ring forming a first lock ring group with another sub-lock ring adjacent thereto, and the other two sub-lock rings forming a second lock ring group; wherein the first lock ring group and the second lock ring group are symmetrically arranged.
6. The catch structure according to claim 1, characterized in that The lock ring further comprises: a vertical lock ring, two ends of the vertical lock ring being connected with the first table body and the second table body, respectively; a horizontal lock ring, two ends of the horizontal lock ring being connected with an outer edge of an intersection of the first table body and the second table body; wherein the vertical lock ring is used to be connected with a horizontal lock ring of an adjacent lock, and the horizontal lock ring is used to be connected with a vertical lock ring of an adjacent lock.
7. The catch structure according to claim 6, characterized in that The plurality of locks are arranged in a ring direction to form a lock group.
8. The catch structure according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that There is a gap between a lock ring on any lock and a lock ring connected therewith.
9. The catch structure according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that The lock structure further comprises a surface geometry layer, the surface geometry layer being fixed to a side of the first table body away from the second table body.
10. The catch structure according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that The lock structure further comprises a coloring layer, the coloring layer being located on a side of the first table body away from the second table body; wherein the plurality of locks are arranged along a same plane, and each lock has a color or a pattern on the coloring layer to form a pixel-style preset pattern on a surface of the lock structure.