Adjustable supporting structure of heating plate

Abstract

The utility model aims to provide a heating plate adjustable supporting structure, which comprises a supporting assembly and a sliding block, the supporting assembly comprises a base plate, a clamping block and an elastic piece, the base plate is used for being arranged on a billiard table, the base plate is provided with a T-shaped groove along the vertical direction, the clamping block is arranged in the base plate along the transverse direction in a sliding mode, and the elastic piece is respectively connected with the clamping block and the base plate in an abutting mode. The elastic piece is used for pushing the clamping block so that one end of the clamping block can stretch into the T-shaped groove, the sliding block is used for being arranged on the heating plate, the T-shaped block is arranged on one side face of the sliding block, a plurality of oblique teeth are arranged on the T-shaped block, and the sliding block is used for driving the T-shaped block to slide relative to the T-shaped groove from bottom to top in the vertical direction so that the oblique teeth can push the clamping block to compress the elastic piece. When the sliding block is used for driving the T-shaped block to slide relative to the T-shaped groove from top to bottom in the vertical direction, the elastic piece pushes the clamping block to clamp one of the oblique teeth. In this way, it can be ensured that the heating plate is tightly attached to the stone plate of the billiard table, and the structural stability is higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of billiard tables, and in particular to an adjustable support structure for a heating plate. Background Technology

[0002] A pool table is a table used for playing pool; it is equipment for pool competitions and entertainment.

[0003] Billiard cloth, also known as a pool tablecloth, is a layer of fabric that covers the slate or wooden surface of a pool table. It is typically made of wool or other synthetic fibers, which offer good friction and abrasion resistance. The main function of billiard cloth is to provide a smooth and stable striking surface, ensuring that the roll and bounce of the ball on the table meet the requirements of a game.

[0004] In rainy weather or humid areas, the slate can absorb moisture and become damp, significantly affecting the rolling of the billiard balls and consequently impacting the user experience. To quickly evaporate the moisture from the slate, a heating plate is installed at the bottom of the billiard table slate.

[0005] Currently, heating plates are typically mounted to the wooden frame of the billiard table using screws. However, this method has several drawbacks: due to the large size and weight of the heating plate, and the vibrations caused by the rolling and impacting of the billiard balls, the screws securing the heating plate may loosen over time. This can lead to the heating plate not adhering tightly to the slate, resulting in poor heating and drying of the billiard mat. Therefore, to address these issues, this application proposes an adjustable support structure for the heating plate. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an adjustable support structure for the heating plate that allows the heating plate to fit tightly against the billiard table slab.

[0007] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0008] An adjustable support structure for a heating plate includes:

[0009] A support assembly includes a base plate, a locking block, and an elastic element. The base plate is used to mount the billiard table. A T-slot is formed vertically on the base plate. The locking block is slidably disposed within the base plate. The elastic element abuts against both the locking block and the base plate, and is used to push the locking block so that one end of the locking block extends into the T-slot.

[0010] A slider is provided on a heating plate. A T-shaped block is provided on one side of the slider. The T-shaped block is provided with several helical teeth. When the slider drives the T-shaped block to slide vertically from bottom to top relative to the T-shaped groove, each helical tooth pushes against the locking block to compress the elastic element. When the slider drives the T-shaped block to slide vertically from top to bottom relative to the T-shaped groove, the elastic element pushes against the locking block to lock one of the helical teeth.

[0011] Optionally, an inclined surface is provided on the end of the card block away from the elastic member, and the slider is used to drive the T-shaped block to slide vertically from bottom to top relative to the T-shaped groove, so that each of the inclined teeth pushes against the inclined surface.

[0012] Optionally, the helical tooth includes a helical pushing surface and a retaining surface. When the slider drives the T-shaped block to slide vertically from bottom to top relative to the T-shaped groove, the helical pushing surface pushes against the helical surface. When the slider drives the T-shaped block to slide vertically from top to bottom relative to the T-shaped groove, the retaining surface clamps the block.

[0013] Optionally, the inner sidewall of the T-slot is further provided with a guide groove, and the adjustable support structure of the heating plate also includes a release block. One end of the release block is provided with an inclined wall. When the release block slides into the guide groove, the inclined wall pushes against the inclined surface, so that the locking block moves away from the inclined tooth.

[0014] Optionally, two locking blocks are provided, with the two locking blocks located on both sides of the T-slot respectively, and two elastic elements are provided, with the two elastic elements abutting against the two locking blocks respectively.

[0015] Optionally, the elastic element is a spring.

[0016] Optionally, the substrate has a sliding hole along the transverse direction, the sliding hole is connected to the T-slot, the locking block is slidably disposed in the sliding hole, the elastic element is located in the sliding hole, and a plug is screwed to one end of the sliding hole away from the T-slot, the plug abutting against the elastic element.

[0017] Optionally, the slider includes a vertical plate, a top plate, and two reinforcing plates. The T-shaped block is located on one side of the vertical plate. One end of the top plate is connected to the top of the vertical plate, and the other end of the top plate extends away from the T-shaped block. The top plate is used to support the heating plate. The two reinforcing plates are both disposed on the side of the vertical plate near the top plate, and the two reinforcing plates are respectively located on both sides of the vertical plate. Both reinforcing plates are connected to the top plate.

[0018] Optionally, the vertical plate, the top plate, and the two reinforcing plates are integrally formed.

[0019] Optionally, four support components and four sliders are provided. The four support components are spaced apart on the billiard table. Each of the four sliders is provided with a T-shaped block. The four sliders are used to connect with the four corners of the heating plate. The four T-shaped blocks are used to slide and connect with the four support components respectively, so that the four support components jointly support the heating plate.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following advantages:

[0021] This utility model discloses an adjustable support structure for a heating plate, including a support assembly and a slider. The support assembly includes a base plate, a locking block, and an elastic element. The base plate is used to mount the heating plate on a billiard table. A T-shaped groove is formed on the base plate along the vertical direction. The locking block is slidably mounted within the base plate along the horizontal direction. The elastic element abuts against both the locking block and the base plate, and pushes the locking block so that one end of the locking block extends into the T-shaped groove. The slider is mounted on the heating plate. A T-shaped block with several helical teeth is provided on one side of the slider. When the slider moves the T-shaped block vertically upward relative to the T-shaped groove, each helical tooth pushes the locking block to compress the elastic element. When the slider moves the T-shaped block vertically downward relative to the T-shaped groove, the elastic element pushes the locking block to engage one of the helical teeth. Thus, the user can freely adjust the height of the heating plate according to their needs. Because the locking block engages the helical teeth in the opposite direction, the user can adjust the height of the heating plate with one hand, without the need for tools, making the operation simple. Because the elastic element constantly pushes the locking block, the locking block and the helical teeth mesh tightly, preventing the heating plate from shifting down after a period of use. This ensures that the heating plate fits tightly against the slate of the billiard table, resulting in greater structural stability. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustable support structure for fixing the heating plate according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustable support structure for the heating plate according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of the adjustable support structure for the heating plate is shown.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a top view of the substrate according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of another state of the adjustable support structure for the heating plate shown.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0029] 10. Adjustable support structure for heating plate; 20. Heating plate; 100. Support assembly; 200. Slider; 110. Base plate; 120. Locking block; 130. Elastic element; 111. T-slot; 300. T-block; 310. Helical tooth; 121. Inclined surface; 311. Inclined push surface; 312. Holding surface; 112. Guide groove; 400. Release block; 410. Inclined wall; 113. Sliding hole; 140. Plug; 210. Vertical plate; 220. Top plate; 230. Reinforcing plate. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings illustrate preferred embodiments of this utility model.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an adjustable support structure 10 for a heating plate includes a support assembly 100 and a slider 200. The support assembly 100 includes a base plate 110, a locking block 120, and an elastic member 130. The base plate 110 is used to mount on a billiard table. The base plate 110 has a T-slot 111 formed along the vertical direction. The locking block 120 is slidably disposed in the base plate 110 along the horizontal direction. The elastic member 130 abuts against the locking block 120 and the base plate 110 respectively. The elastic member 130 is used to push the locking block 120 so that one end of the locking block 120 extends into the T-slot 111. The slider 200... The slider 200 is used to set on the heating plate 20. A T-shaped block 300 is provided on one side of the slider 200. The T-shaped block 300 is provided with several helical teeth 310. When the slider 200 drives the T-shaped block to slide vertically from bottom to top relative to the T-shaped groove 111, the helical teeth 310 push the locking block 120 to compress the elastic element 130. When the slider 200 drives the T-shaped block 300 to slide vertically from top to bottom relative to the T-shaped groove 111, the elastic element 130 pushes the locking block 120 to lock one of the helical teeth 310.

[0032] It should be noted that the substrate 110 is fixed to the billiard table with bolts. Under the elastic thrust of the elastic member 130, part of the locking block 120 extends into the T-slot 111. In one embodiment, the elastic member 130 is a spring. Thus, when the slider 200 drives the T-block 300 to slide vertically from bottom to top into the T-slot 111, each helical tooth 310 will push the locking block 120 in sequence, causing the locking block 120 to push and compress the elastic member 130, thereby allowing the slider 200 to slide relative to the substrate 110 from bottom to top. In this way, the heating plate supported by the slider 200 can rise relative to the substrate 110. The user can freely adjust the height of the heating plate according to their needs. Since the locking block 120 will lock the helical teeth 310 in the opposite direction, the user can adjust the height of the heating plate with one hand. No tools are needed during the adjustment process, making the operation simple. Because the elastic element 130 constantly pushes against the locking block 120, the locking block 120 and the helical tooth 310 are tightly engaged. After a period of use, the heating plate moves downward, ensuring that the heating plate is in close contact with the slate of the billiard table, resulting in stronger structural stability. Furthermore, the slider 200 and the support assembly 100 are separate structures, facilitating individual replacement or maintenance. The guiding engagement structure of the T-block 300 and the T-slot 111 allows for quick installation or removal of the heating plate, reducing operation time.

[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the end of the locking block 120 away from the elastic member 130 has an inclined surface 121. When the slider 200 drives the T-shaped block 300 to slide vertically from bottom to top relative to the T-shaped groove 111, each inclined tooth 310 pushes against the inclined surface 121.

[0034] It should be noted that when the slider 200 is used to drive the T-block 300 to slide vertically from bottom to top relative to the T-slot 111, each helical tooth 310 sequentially engages with the inclined surface 121, thereby ensuring that each helical tooth 310 reliably pushes the locking block 120 to compress the elastic element 130.

[0035] like Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the helical tooth 310 includes an inclined pushing surface 311 and a retaining surface 312. When the slider 200 drives the T-shaped block 300 to slide vertically from bottom to top relative to the T-shaped groove 111, the inclined pushing surface 311 pushes against the inclined surface 121. When the slider 200 drives the T-shaped block 300 to slide vertically from top to bottom relative to the T-shaped groove 111, the retaining surface 312 clamps the retaining block 120.

[0036] It should be noted that the inclined pushing surface 311 has a certain angle with the horizontal plane, and the holding surface 312 is parallel to the horizontal plane. In this way, it is ensured that the inclined pushing surface 311 reliably pushes the locking block 120, and the locking surface 312 is reliably locked by the locking block 120, so that the slider 200 can only drive the T-block 300 to slide unidirectionally relative to the T-slot 111.

[0037] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment, the inner sidewall of the T-slot 111 is also provided with a guide groove 112, and the adjustable support structure 10 of the heating plate also includes a release block 400. One end of the release block 400 is provided with an inclined wall 410. When the release block 400 slides into the guide groove 112, the inclined wall 410 pushes against the inclined surface 121, so that the locking block 120 moves away from the inclined tooth 310.

[0038] It should be noted that the ejector block 400 and the substrate 110 are separate independent structures. When the heating plate needs to be removed from the support assembly 100, the ejector block 400 is inserted along the guide groove 112, causing the inclined wall 410 to push against the inclined surface 121, thereby causing the ejector block 400 to push against the locking block 120 and compress the elastic member 130. The locking block 120 disengages from each inclined tooth 310, and the slider 200 can then drive the T-shaped block 300 to exit from the T-shaped groove 111 vertically from top to bottom.

[0039] In one embodiment, two locking blocks 120 are provided, with the two locking blocks 120 located on both sides of the T-slot 111 respectively. Two elastic members 130 are provided, with the two elastic members 130 abutting against the two locking blocks 120 respectively. Correspondingly, two rows of helical teeth 310 are provided, with the two rows of helical teeth 310 located on both sides of the T-block 300 respectively, so that the two locking blocks 120 are respectively locked with the two rows of helical teeth 310, thereby improving the stability of the heating plate position adjustment.

[0040] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the substrate 110 has a sliding hole 113 along its transverse direction. The sliding hole 113 communicates with the T-slot 111. The locking block 120 is slidably disposed within the sliding hole 113. The elastic member 130 is located within the sliding hole 113. A plug 140 is screwed to one end of the sliding hole 113 away from the T-slot 111, and the plug 140 abuts against the elastic member 130. In this way, the plug 140 limits the elastic member 130 and the locking block 120 within the sliding hole 113.

[0041] like Figure 2As shown, in one embodiment, the slider 200 includes a vertical plate 210, a top plate 220, and two reinforcing plates 230. The T-shaped block 300 is located on one side of the vertical plate 210. One end of the top plate 220 is connected to the top of the vertical plate 210, and the other end of the top plate 220 extends away from the T-shaped block 300. The top plate 220 is used to support the heating plate. The two reinforcing plates 230 are both disposed on the side of the vertical plate 210 near the top plate 220, and the two reinforcing plates 230 are respectively located on both sides of the vertical plate 210. Both reinforcing plates 230 are connected to the top plate 220.

[0042] It should be noted that the top plate 220 is located at the top of the vertical plate 210, and the angle between the top plate 220 and the vertical plate 210 is a right angle. Two reinforcing plates 230 are respectively located between the vertical plate 210 and the top plate 220, thus ensuring the structural stability between the top plate 220 and the vertical plate 210. In one embodiment, the vertical plate 210, the top plate 220, and the two reinforcing plates 230 are an integrally formed structure through a bending process. Furthermore, the T-shaped block 300 is located on the side of the vertical plate 210 away from the top plate 220. For example, the T-shaped block 300 can be welded to the vertical plate 210 or fixed by screws.

[0043] In one embodiment, four support components 100 and four sliders 200 are provided. The four support components 100 are spaced apart on the billiard table, and each of the four sliders 200 is provided with a T-shaped block 300. The four sliders 200 are connected to the four corners of the heating plate, and the four T-shaped blocks 300 are slidably connected to the four support components 100, so that the four support components 100 together support the heating plate. In this way, it is ensured that the heating plate is reliably and tightly attached to the bottom side of the billiard table slate, thereby heating and baking the billiard table clay.

[0044] The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. Unless otherwise specifically defined, the installation / fixing / setting mentioned in this utility model can be understood to include, but is not limited to, locking and fixing with screws / bolts, and welding. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An adjustable support structure for a heating plate, characterized in that, include: A support assembly includes a base plate, a locking block, and an elastic element. The base plate is used to mount the billiard table. A T-slot is formed vertically on the base plate. The locking block is slidably disposed within the base plate. The elastic element abuts against both the locking block and the base plate, and is used to push the locking block so that one end of the locking block extends into the T-slot. A slider is provided on a heating plate. A T-shaped block is provided on one side of the slider. The T-shaped block is provided with several helical teeth. When the slider drives the T-shaped block to slide vertically from bottom to top relative to the T-shaped groove, each helical tooth pushes against the locking block to compress the elastic element. When the slider drives the T-shaped block to slide vertically from top to bottom relative to the T-shaped groove, the elastic element pushes against the locking block to lock one of the helical teeth.

2. The adjustable support structure for the heating plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the card block away from the elastic member has an inclined surface. When the slider drives the T-shaped block to slide vertically from bottom to top relative to the T-shaped groove, each of the inclined teeth pushes against the inclined surface.

3. The adjustable support structure for the heating plate according to claim 2, characterized in that, The helical teeth include a helical pushing surface and a retaining surface. When the slider drives the T-shaped block to slide vertically from bottom to top relative to the T-shaped groove, the helical pushing surface pushes against the helical surface. When the slider drives the T-shaped block to slide vertically from top to bottom relative to the T-shaped groove, the retaining surface clamps the retaining block.

4. The adjustable support structure for the heating plate according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner sidewall of the T-shaped groove is also provided with a guide groove. The adjustable support structure of the heating plate also includes a release block. One end of the release block is provided with an inclined wall. When the release block slides into the guide groove, the inclined wall pushes against the inclined surface, so that the locking block moves away from the inclined tooth.

5. The adjustable support structure for the heating plate according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that, Two locking blocks are provided, each located on one side of the T-slot. Two elastic elements are provided, each abutting against one of the locking blocks.

6. The adjustable support structure for the heating plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic element is a spring.

7. The adjustable support structure for the heating plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The substrate has a sliding hole along the transverse direction, the sliding hole is connected to the T-slot, the locking block is slidably disposed in the sliding hole, the elastic element is located in the sliding hole, and a plug is screwed to one end of the sliding hole away from the T-slot, the plug abutting against the elastic element.

8. The adjustable support structure for the heating plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slider includes a vertical plate, a top plate, and two reinforcing plates. The T-shaped block is located on one side of the vertical plate. One end of the top plate is connected to the top of the vertical plate, and the other end of the top plate extends away from the T-shaped block. The top plate is used to support the heating plate. The two reinforcing plates are both located on the side of the vertical plate near the top plate, and the two reinforcing plates are respectively located on both sides of the vertical plate. Both reinforcing plates are connected to the top plate.

9. The adjustable support structure for the heating plate according to claim 8, characterized in that, The vertical plate, the top plate, and the two reinforcing plates are integrally formed.

10. The adjustable support structure for the heating plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, Four support components and four sliders are provided. The four support components are spaced apart on the billiard table. Each of the four sliders is provided with a T-shaped block. The four sliders are used to connect with the four corners of the heating plate. The four T-blocks are used to slide and connect with the four support components respectively, so that the four support components can jointly support the heating plate.

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