Storage structure, placement platform and vehicle
By designing a foldable support ring and support rod structure, the problem of large space occupied by storage racks or slots in vehicle interiors is solved, achieving both efficient space utilization and aesthetic appeal.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520086456.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-14
AI Technical Summary
The storage compartments or slots in the interior of existing vehicles take up a lot of space, which affects the simple, elegant and spacious style of the vehicle, and looks awkward when empty, which affects the aesthetics.
Design a storage structure including a support ring and a support rod. The support rod can be folded and unfolded. When folded, the support ring fits against the mounting plane. When unfolded, it is perpendicular to the plane to form a storage space to support items.
When not in use, the storage structure fits snugly, taking up minimal space; when in use, it provides ample storage space without affecting the vehicle's aesthetics, improving space utilization and ease of operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of goods storage technology, and in particular to a storage structure, a placement platform and a vehicle. Background Technology
[0002] The interior design of the newly developed VAN platform is positioned as simple, elegant, and spacious, facilitating future modifications. However, this comes with a drawback: limited storage space in the driver's cabin. Existing vehicles have large storage compartments or slots for items like water bottles, umbrellas, or folding umbrellas, which are essentially the size of the items themselves. Even when empty, these compartments or slots remain fixed in this space, appearing obtrusive and clashing with the vehicle's simple, elegant, and spacious design, thus affecting the interior's aesthetics. Utility Model Content
[0003] This utility model provides a storage structure, a placement platform, and a vehicle to solve the problem that existing placement railings or slots occupy too much space.
[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, a first aspect of this utility model discloses a storage structure comprising: a support ring;
[0005] At least two support rods, one end of which is connected to the support ring, and the other end of which is connected to the surface to be installed;
[0006] The support rod is hinged to the mounting plane, and the support rod includes a folded state and an unfolded state.
[0007] In the folded state, the support rod is in contact with the surface to be installed, and the support ring is in contact with the surface to be installed;
[0008] In the unfolded state, the support rod is perpendicular to the plane to be installed, the support ring is away from the plane to be installed, and the support rod and the support ring form a receiving space for accommodating the target item.
[0009] Optionally, the support rod includes a first rod body and a second rod body, one end of the first rod body and one end of the second rod body are hinged to each other, the end of the first rod body away from the second rod body is hinged to the support ring, and the end of the second rod body away from the first rod body is hinged to the plane to be installed.
[0010] Optionally, the first rod and the second rod are of the same length, and the lengths of the first rod and the second rod are less than the radius of the support ring.
[0011] Optionally, a slot is provided on the inner side of the support ring, and the first rod is hinged to the support ring inside the slot, so that the first rod can only rotate within the slot, thereby allowing the first rod to rotate only within the range inside the support ring.
[0012] Optionally, the width of the second rod is greater than the width of the first rod, and the second rod has a splicing groove that can accommodate the first rod in the folded state.
[0013] A second aspect of this application provides a placement platform, including the installation surface provided in the first aspect and the storage structure installed on the installation surface.
[0014] Optionally, a folding groove is provided on the surface to be installed, and the support rod is hinged to the inside of the folding groove. When the support rod is folded, both the support rod and the support ring are located inside the folding groove, and the support ring is flush with the surface to be installed.
[0015] Optionally, the bottom wall of the folding groove is provided with a plurality of placement slots, and the placement slots correspond one-to-one with the support rods.
[0016] Optionally, the plane to be installed has retrieval slots on both sides of the folding slot, and the retrieval slots on both sides are connected to the folding slot.
[0017] A third aspect of this application provides a vehicle including the mounting platform provided in the second aspect.
[0018] The embodiments of this utility model have the following advantages:
[0019] 1. By switching between folded and unfolded states, the support rod allows the storage structure to fit snugly against the mounting surface when not in use, and to surround water cups, umbrellas, or other items when in use, without taking up extra space, significantly improving space utilization. This solves the problem of existing storage structures taking up too much space.
[0020] 2. When folded, the storage structure can be completely hidden within the installation surface, blending seamlessly with the interior of the installation platform without compromising its overall aesthetics, and conforming to the simple and spacious design concept of the installation platform.
[0021] 3. Users can switch the storage structure between folded and unfolded states by directly pulling the support ring. The operation is simple and intuitive, requiring no additional unfolding space, which further improves the convenience of use.
[0022] 4. The first and second rods of the support rod are hinged together to ensure that the support ring remains stable during folding and unfolding, avoiding tilting or jamming caused by different rod lengths, and enhancing the stability of the structure. Attached Figure Description
[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a storage structure of this application in a folded state;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the folding or unfolding process of a storage structure according to this application;
[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a storage structure in the unfolded state according to this application;
[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Support ring; 2. Support rod; 21. First rod body; 22. Second rod body; 23. Groove; 3. Folding groove; 31. Placement groove; 32. Retrieval groove. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0029] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a storage structure includes: a support ring 1; at least two support rods 2, one end of which is connected to the support ring 1, and the other end of which is connected to a surface to be installed; the support rods 2 are hinged to the surface to be installed, and the support rods 2 include a folded state and an unfolded state; in the folded state, the support rods 2 are in contact with the surface to be installed, and the support ring 1 is in contact with the surface to be installed; in the unfolded state, the support rods 2 are perpendicular to the surface to be installed, and the support ring 1 is away from the surface to be installed, and the support rods 2 and the support ring 1 form a storage space for accommodating a target item.
[0030] The support ring 1 is a complete circular ring. In its unfolded state, water cups, umbrellas, or other items can be placed in the support ring 1, thereby restricting the position of the placed items and preventing them from moving. Furthermore, as a complete circular ring, the support ring 1 provides uniform and stable support, ensuring the balance of water cups, umbrellas, or other items and avoiding the risk of tipping over. The circular shape also has no complex edges or corners.
[0031] The support rod 2 is a crucial component positioned between the connecting ring 1 and the mounting surface. In the unfolded state, the support rod 2 supports and pulls the ring 1 away from the mounting surface, creating a space between the ring 1 and the surface to accommodate the desired item. Simultaneously, in the folded state, the support rod 2 pulls the ring 1 close to the mounting surface, achieving a concealed effect. By switching between folded and unfolded states, the support rod 2 allows the storage structure to fit snugly against the mounting surface when not in use, and when in use, the storage structure surrounds water cups, umbrellas, or other items, without occupying extra space, thus improving space utilization.
[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, specifically, in this embodiment of the application, the support rod 2 includes a first rod body 21 and a second rod body 22. One end of the first rod body 21 is hinged to one end of the second rod body 22. The end of the first rod body 21 away from the second rod body 22 is hinged to the support ring 1. The end of the second rod body 22 away from the first rod body 21 is hinged to the plane to be installed.
[0033] One end of the second rod 22 is hinged to the plane to be installed, allowing the second rod 22 to rotate around the hinge point on the plane. This rotation allows the second rod 22 to either lie flat against the plane (in its folded state) or move away from the plane (in its unfolded state).
[0034] The first rod 21 and the second rod 22 can be hinged to each other at one end away from the plane to be installed. The first rod 21 can also rotate around the hinge point of the first rod 21 and the second rod 22. When the first rod 21 rotates around the hinge point on the second rod 22, the first rod 21 can be in contact with the second rod 22, i.e., the position of the first rod 21 in the folded state, or the first rod 21 can be rotated to be in the same straight line as the second rod 22, i.e., the position of the first rod 21 in the unfolded state.
[0035] The support ring 1 is located at the end of the first rod 21 away from the second rod 22, that is, away from the hinge point of the first rod 21 and the second rod 22. In the unfolded state, the support ring 1 connects the first rod 21 and the second rod 22 to the surface to be installed. In the unfolded state, the distance between the support ring 1 and the surface to be installed is the length of both the first rod 21 and the second rod 22. At this time, the space between the support ring 1 and the surface to be installed is enclosed by the support ring 1, the first rod 21, and the second rod 22, thus forming a storage space for placing water cups, umbrellas, or other items.
[0036] In the folded state, the second rod 22 rests against the surface to be installed, and the first rod 21 rests against the second rod 22. Simultaneously, the first rod 21, along with the support ring 1, also approaches and rests against the surface to be installed. At this point, the storage space disappears. The entire storage structure does not occupy additional space.
[0037] Furthermore, the first rod 21 and the second rod 22 are hinged together, and both rods 21 and 22 can rotate simultaneously. This allows the support ring 1 to move vertically up and down on the mounting surface by simply pulling it from the folded state to the unfolded state, without requiring extra unfolding space. This further improves space utilization and prevents the actual space required for the entire storage structure from being larger than the space required in the unfolded state.
[0038] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first rod 21 and the second rod 22 are of the same length, and the lengths of the first rod 21 and the second rod 22 are less than the radius of the support ring 1.
[0039] The first rod 21 and the second rod 22 are of the same length, allowing them to move synchronously during folding and unfolding, ensuring the smooth raising and lowering of the support ring 1 and avoiding tilting or jamming caused by different rod lengths. When the lengths of the first rod 21 and the second rod 22 are less than the radius of the support ring 1, they can be stored inside the support ring 1 in the folded state, further reducing the space occupied and making the entire storage structure more concealed when not in use.
[0040] The design of the first rod 21 and the second rod 22 being of the same length simplifies the installation process, making it easier to hinge the first rod 21 and the second rod 22 to the support ring 1 and the mounting surface. This also facilitates subsequent debugging and maintenance. Furthermore, this design provides a smoother and more natural operating experience when pulling up or pressing down the support ring 1, conforming to ergonomic principles and improving ease of use and comfort.
[0041] like Figure 2 As shown, a slot 23 is provided on the inner side of the ring 1, and the first rod 21 is hinged to the ring 1 inside the slot 23 so that the first rod 21 can only rotate within the slot 23, thereby allowing the first rod 21 to rotate only within the range inside the ring 1.
[0042] By creating the slot 23 inside the support ring 1 and hinged the first rod 21 therein, the rotation range of the first rod 21 can be precisely limited, that is, the first rod 21 is restricted to rotate within the opening range of the slot 23. This design ensures that the first rod 21 can only rotate within the path defined by the slot 23, that is, the rotation range of the first rod 21 is limited to the inner circumference space of the support ring 1, that is, within the accommodating space in the unfolded state, avoiding unnecessary shaking or movement beyond the expected range, and improving the stability and reliability of the structure.
[0043] The rotation direction of the first rod 21 is restricted, which also restricts the rotation range of the second rod 22, ensuring that the rotation range of the second rod 22 is also limited to the accommodating space. This guarantees that during the unfolding or folding process, the first rod 21 and the second rod 22 will remain within the accommodating space, preventing them from flipping outwards and increasing space occupancy.
[0044] Meanwhile, by setting the rotation range of the first rod 21 and the second rod 22 to be limited to the accommodating space, the rotation of the first rod 21 and the second rod 22 will be blocked when items such as cups or umbrellas are placed in the accommodating space. This prevents the first rod 21 and the second rod 22 from automatically folding during use, thus preventing the function of restricting and supporting items such as cups or umbrellas from failing. This achieves self-locking of the entire storage structure during use without adding any other structures.
[0045] Furthermore, the ring 1 and the support rod 2 are made of stainless steel.
[0046] Stainless steel possesses excellent corrosion resistance, resisting the erosion of various chemicals. This allows the ring 1 and the support rod 2 to maintain their performance and appearance even in humid or corrosive environments, extending their service life. Simultaneously, stainless steel has high strength and hardness, enabling it to withstand significant pressure and load. Therefore, the ring 1 and the support rod 2 perform excellently when supporting water cups, umbrellas, or other items, and are not easily deformed or damaged.
[0047] In one alternative embodiment, the width of the second rod 22 is greater than the width of the first rod 21, and the second rod 22 is provided with a splicing groove that can accommodate the first rod 21 when the folded state is reached.
[0048] The second rod 22 is a component that is directly connected to the plane to be installed. When placing items such as cups or umbrellas in the unfolded state, the second rod 22 is a component that is closer to the bottom and also supports the first rod 21 and the support ring 1. Therefore, making the second rod 22 wider can enhance the stability of the entire support structure, making the storage structure more stable when supporting water cups, umbrellas or other items, and less likely to tip over.
[0049] Through the design of the splicing groove, the second rod 22 can tightly wrap around or accommodate the first rod 21 during folding, thereby greatly reducing the overall folded volume of the structure. The splicing groove not only provides compactness during folding but also enhances the stability of the structure to a certain extent. When the first rod 21 is fully embedded in the splicing groove, the contact area between the two increases, thereby improving overall stability and preventing the first rod 21 from unfolding on its own. The design of the splicing groove makes the folding operation more intuitive and simple. The user only needs to align the first rod 21 with the splicing groove and gently push it in to complete the folding process. This design reduces the complexity of operation and improves the user experience.
[0050] A second aspect of this application provides a placement platform, including the installation surface provided in the first aspect and the storage structure installed on the installation surface.
[0051] The surface to be installed can be the upper surface of the mounting platform.
[0052] like Figure 1 As shown, specifically, a folding groove 3 is provided on the installation surface, and the support rod 2 is hinged to the inside of the folding groove 3. When the support rod 2 is folded, both the support rod 2 and the support ring 1 are located inside the folding groove 3, and the support ring 1 is flush with the installation surface.
[0053] The folding slot 3 provides a dedicated space for folding and storing the storage structure, allowing it to fit snugly against the mounting surface when not in use, without taking up extra space. The ingenious design of the folding slot 3 enables the storage structure to be quickly unfolded and securely support items such as water cups, umbrellas, or other objects when in use, while being completely concealed when not in use.
[0054] With the design of the folding slot 3, the storage structure can be quickly unfolded when needed to form a space for placing water cups, umbrellas or other items; when not needed, it can be easily folded and stored in the folding slot, achieving efficient use of space.
[0055] like Figure 2 As shown, further, a plurality of placement slots 31 are provided on the bottom wall of the folding groove 3, and the placement slots 31 correspond one-to-one with the support rod 2.
[0056] The placement groove 31 is used to place the support rod 2 in its folded state, and the groove wall of the placement groove 31 is roughened. This increases the friction between the placement groove 31 and the support rod 2, thereby locking the support rod 2 to a certain extent and preventing it from popping out on its own when the platform shakes.
[0057] Furthermore, the plane to be installed has retrieval slots 32 on both sides of the folding slot 3, and the retrieval slots 32 on both sides are connected to the folding slot 3.
[0058] The design of the retrieval slot 32 makes it easier for users to access and operate the storage structure folded within the folding slot 3. Especially when it's necessary to unfold or fold the storage structure, users can easily apply force through the retrieval slot 32, improving operational convenience. The retrieval slot 32 not only enhances operational convenience but also, through its user-friendly design, increases user satisfaction and overall experience with the storage platform. Users can more easily unfold and fold the storage structure, thus experiencing greater convenience and comfort in daily use.
[0059] A third aspect of this application provides a vehicle including the mounting platform described in the second aspect. The mounting platform may be a component such as a center armrest of the vehicle, which can be fitted with a storage structure.
[0060] It should be noted that the various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.
[0061] It should also be noted that, in this document, the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing the present invention 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 the present invention. Furthermore, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are merely used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations, nor should they be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Moreover, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or terminal device that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or terminal device. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the phrase "includes a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or terminal device that includes the element.
[0062] The technical solutions provided in this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand this application, and the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, for those skilled in the art, there will be different forms of changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on this application. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all implementation methods here, and obvious changes or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. A storage structure, characterized in that, include: Ring (1); At least two support rods (2), one end of which is connected to the ring (1) and the other end is connected to the plane to be installed; The support rod (2) is hinged to the mounting plane, and the support rod (2) includes a folded state and an unfolded state; In the folded state, the support rod (2) is in contact with the plane to be installed, and the support ring (1) is in contact with the plane to be installed; In the unfolded state, the support rod (2) is perpendicular to the plane to be installed, the support ring (1) is away from the plane to be installed, and the support rod (2) and the support ring (1) form a receiving space for accommodating the target item.
2. The storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support rod (2) includes a first rod body (21) and a second rod body (22). One end of the first rod body (21) is hinged to one end of the second rod body (22). The end of the first rod body (21) away from the second rod body (22) is hinged to the support ring (1). The end of the second rod body (22) away from the first rod body (21) is hinged to the plane to be installed.
3. The storage structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first rod (21) and the second rod (22) have the same length, and the lengths of the first rod (21) and the second rod (22) are less than the radius of the support ring (1).
4. The storage structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner side of the ring (1) is provided with a slot (23), and the first rod (21) is hinged to the ring (1) inside the slot (23).
5. The storage structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The width of the second rod (22) is greater than the width of the first rod (21), and the second rod (22) is provided with a splicing groove that can accommodate the first rod (21) when it is in the folded state.
6. A placement platform, characterized in that, The installation platform includes the installation plane as described in any one of claims 1-5 and the storage structure installed on the installation plane.
7. The placement platform according to claim 6, characterized in that, A folding groove (3) is provided on the surface to be installed. The support rod (2) is hinged to the inside of the folding groove (3). When the support rod (2) is folded, both the support rod (2) and the ring (1) are located inside the folding groove (3), and the ring (1) is flush with the surface to be installed.
8. The placement platform according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the folding groove (3) is provided with a plurality of placement grooves (31), and the placement grooves (31) correspond one-to-one with the support rod (2).
9. The placement platform according to claim 7, characterized in that, The mounting surface is provided with a retrieval slot (32) on both sides of the folding slot (3), and the retrieval slot (32) on both sides is connected to the folding slot (3).
10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes the mounting platform as described in any one of claims 6-9.