Folding reading instrument

Abstract

The utility model relates to a folding type reading instrument which comprises a back plate, a turning cover and a bottom plate. The turning cover and the bottom plate are longitudinally and rotatably arranged at the upper end and the lower end of the back plate respectively. The upper surface of the bottom plate is provided with a placing area for placing reading materials; the two side plates are horizontally and rotatably arranged at the left end and the right end of the back plate respectively, the concave magnifying lens is used for reflecting an image of a read object forwards into human eyes, the inclined plate is arranged between the two side plates, and the reading window is arranged on the inclined plate and used for people to watch. The upper end of the inclined plate inclines towards the back plate and is detachably connected with the side plate, and the concave magnifier is arranged on the front side wall of the back plate; the folding storage box is simple in overall structure and convenient to store and carry, folding storage can be achieved by rotating the side plates, the bottom plate and the turning cover towards the front side wall of the back plate, the overall size after folding is greatly reduced, an original cubic structure is folded into a panel body structure, the front-back width is greatly reduced, and the folding storage box is convenient to use. A user can easily store the reading instrument into a luggage case or other storage spaces and take away the reading instrument.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of e-reader technology, and in particular to a foldable e-reader. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, the number of people with myopia in my country has been increasing, especially among teenagers. Furthermore, prolonged periods of reading with the head down have led to a rise in spinal and cervical spine problems. Current methods for preventing myopia rely on mechanical designs or electronic devices to force or remind readers to straighten their posture and maintain the greatest possible distance between their eyes and books, thereby preventing both myopia and spinal and cervical spine diseases.

[0003] However, most anti-myopia reading devices on the market are large and cannot be folded, which limits their use. They can only be used at home and are not suitable for carrying when traveling or staying in other places for a short time. Therefore, it is necessary to develop portable reading devices to meet market needs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a foldable reader that can effectively solve the aforementioned problems.

[0005] To achieve the above requirements, the technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows:

[0006] A folding e-reader is provided, comprising a back panel and a flip cover and a bottom plate that are longitudinally rotatably disposed at the upper and lower ends of the back panel, respectively; the upper surface of the bottom plate is provided with a placement area for placing reading materials; it also includes two side plates that are horizontally rotatably disposed at the left and right ends of the back panel, a concave magnifying glass that reflects the image of the reading material forward into the human eye, an inclined plate disposed between the two side plates, and a reading window disposed on the inclined plate for viewing; the upper end of the inclined plate is inclined toward the back panel and is detachably connected to the side plates, and the concave magnifying glass is disposed on the front side wall of the back panel.

[0007] The folding reader of this utility model has a first storage slot on the front side wall of the back plate for folding and storing the side plate and the bottom plate.

[0008] The folding reader of this utility model has a second storage slot on the side wall of the flip cover facing the back plate, corresponding to the first storage slot. The first storage slot and the second storage slot together form a storage cavity for storing the side plate, the bottom plate and the inclined plate.

[0009] In the folding reader of this utility model, when folded into place, the back plate is located in the second storage slot.

[0010] In the folding reader of this utility model, the lower end of the back plate is connected to the rear end of the upper surface of the base plate through a rotating assembly, and when folded into place, the base plate is located in the second storage slot.

[0011] The folding reader of this utility model has a semi-transparent, semi-reflective mirror on the inclined plate corresponding to the reading window, which allows the user to view the concave magnifying glass.

[0012] The folding reader of this utility model has a connecting component at the upper end of the side panel. When unfolded, the side panel and the flip cover are detachably connected through the connecting component.

[0013] The folding reader of this utility model includes a connecting component comprising a rib on the top of the side plate and a slot on the flip cover that is adapted to the rib; when connected in place, the outer side wall of the rib is tightly fitted to the inner side wall of the slot.

[0014] The folding reader of this utility model has an extended shielding part at the lower end of the inclined plate for blocking light between the user and the reading material. When unfolded, the extended shielding part extends between the two side plates and is located on the front side of the side plates.

[0015] The folding reader of this utility model has a downward-facing extension mounting part at the lower end of the back plate, and a lighting lamp is provided on the front side wall of the extension mounting part.

[0016] The advantages of this utility model are: the overall structure is simple and easy to store and carry. By rotating the side panels, bottom panel and flip cover towards the front side wall of the back panel, the whole unit can be folded and stored. The overall volume after folding is greatly reduced. The original cubic structure is folded into a panel structure, and the front and rear width is greatly reduced. Users can easily store the e-reader in a suitcase or other storage space and take it with them. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is an overall bird's-eye view of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a front view of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of a local structure.

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the state of the explosion.

[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A partial structural bottom view.

[0023] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of the local structure at point A in the middle.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a longitudinal sectional view of the front and rear directions of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or apparatuses.

[0026] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0027] "Multiple" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0028] Furthermore, the terms indicating orientation, such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "upper end," "lower end," and "longitudinal," are all based on the posture and position of the device or equipment described in this solution during normal use.

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, a clear and complete description will be provided below in conjunction with the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0030] The preferred embodiment of this utility model is a foldable reader, such as... Figure 1-7 As shown, this reader includes a back panel 10 and a flip cover 20 and a base plate 30 that are respectively longitudinally rotatably disposed at the upper and lower ends of the back panel 10. The back panel 10 and the base plate 30 are both square. Specifically, the back panel 10 is rectangular and longitudinally arranged, and the flip cover 20 is also rectangular with a length greater than that of the back panel 10.

[0031] Furthermore, the upper surface of the base plate 30 is provided with a placement area 31 for placing reading materials. This e-reader also includes two side plates 40, each horizontally rotatably mounted at the left and right ends of the back plate 10. The side plates 40 are also rectangular and longitudinally arranged, with their upper and lower ends rotatably connected to the back plate 10 via side plate pivots 41. The side plate pivots 41 are located on the side of the side plate 40 facing the front sidewall of the back plate 10. For easy disassembly, the upper end of the side plate pivot 41 is fixedly connected to the side plate 40, while the lower end is suspended. A platform 101 protrudes from the front sidewall of the back plate 10, and a through hole 102 adapted to the side plate pivot 41 is provided on the platform 101. During assembly, the lower end of the side plate pivot 41 is inserted into the through hole 102, allowing the side plate 40 to rotate horizontally with the back plate 10. When it is necessary to disassemble the side plate 40, simply moving the side plate 40 upwards will remove the side plate pivot 41 from the through hole 102.

[0032] To ensure durability, a boss 42 is integrally provided at the upper end of the side plate pivot 41. After assembly, the boss 42 abuts against the upper surface of the platform 101. Specifically, the boss 42 and the side plate pivot 41 are integrally connected to the side plate 40 to ensure the strength and stability of the structure. Of course, the side plate pivot 41 can also be installed separately from the boss 42.

[0033] Furthermore, this reader also includes a concave magnifying glass 50 that reflects the image of the reading material forward into the viewer's eye, an inclined plate 60 disposed between the two side plates 40, and a reading window 70 disposed on the inclined plate 60 for viewing. The inclined plate 60 is also rectangular, with its upper end positioned above the concave magnifying glass 50. Specifically, the upper end of the inclined plate 60 is inclined towards the back plate 10, and its left and right ends are detachably connected to the two side plates 40, respectively. The concave magnifying glass 50 is disposed on the front side wall of the back plate 10. To ensure the stability of the inclined plate 60, each of the two side plates 40 has a protruding eave 43 on its opposite sidewalls for supporting the inclined plate 60. The protruding eave 43 is parallel to the inclined plate 60. Furthermore, a positioning groove 431 is provided on the upper surface of the protruding eave 43, and a positioning protrusion 61 that matches the positioning groove 431 is provided on the inclined plate 60. When assembled, the positioning protrusion 61 is inserted into the positioning groove 431 and the two are tightly fitted together, thereby positioning the inclined plate 60 and making it easy to disassemble the inclined plate 60 for folding and storing the side plates 40.

[0034] Furthermore, the connection between the inclined plate 60 and the side plate 40 can also be achieved through magnetic attraction between two magnets, adhesive Velcro, snap-fit, or a pin-and-socket connection. Different connection methods can be selected based on actual needs. If magnets are used, one magnet is placed on the inclined plate 60, and the other on the side plate 40. If Velcro is used, the installation method is similar to that of the magnets.

[0035] The overall structure of this e-reader is simple and easy to store and carry. By rotating the side panel 40, bottom panel 30 and flip cover 20 toward the front side wall of the back panel 10, the whole device can be folded and stored. The overall volume after folding is greatly reduced. The original cubic structure is folded into a panel structure, and the front and back width is greatly reduced. Users can easily store the e-reader in a suitcase or other storage space and take it with them.

[0036] In this embodiment, the front side wall of the back plate 10 is provided with a first storage slot 80 for folding and storing the side plate 40 and the bottom plate 30. The concave magnifying glass 50 is disposed on the bottom surface of the first storage slot 80. When the side plate 40 is folded into place, it can fit the concave magnifying glass 50 and be stored in the first storage slot 80 to improve the compactness after storage.

[0037] In this embodiment, a second storage slot 90 is provided on the side wall of the flip cover 20 facing the back plate 10, corresponding to the first storage slot 80. The first storage slot 80 and the second storage slot 90 together form a storage cavity for storing the side plate 40, the bottom plate 30, and the inclined plate 60. When stored in place, the back plate 10 is located in the second storage slot 90, which further makes the components more compact and less prone to swaying after storage, and protects the back plate 10 and the stored components inside.

[0038] Furthermore, the lower end of the back panel 10 is connected to the rear end of the upper surface of the base plate 30 via the rotating assembly 100. When stored in place, the base plate 30 is located in the second storage slot 90 to further improve the overall compactness after storage. Of course, the base plate 30 can also be folded and attached to the outer wall of the flip cover 20. Different folding methods can be selected according to different needs.

[0039] The rotating assembly 100 can be a conventional mechanical or electric rotating shaft assembly. If an electric rotating shaft assembly is used, it generally consists of a motor, a base shaft, and two bases rotatably connected to the base shaft. One base is connected to the base plate 30, and the other base is connected to the back plate 10. The start and stop of the motor can be controlled by a common microcontroller. In this embodiment, the rotating method only needs to perform the common function of rotatably connecting the base plate 30 and the back plate 10, and no other new functions are required. Therefore, it will not be described in detail here. Preferably, the rotating assembly 100 in this embodiment uses a mechanical rotating shaft assembly, which also consists of two bases 11 and a base shaft 12. The two bases 11 are connected to the base plate 30 and the back plate 10 respectively, and the two bases 11 are longitudinally rotatably connected through the base shaft 12. In order to ensure the stability of the reader when it is unfolded, the base shaft 12 generally uses a damping shaft commonly used in the market, so that it can remain in a vertical state when the back plate 10 is opened.

[0040] Furthermore, to further enhance the reader's adaptability to users of different heights, a detachable adjustment plate 110 is provided on the back of the back panel 10. The base 11 above the base plate 30 is fixed to the adjustment plate 110, and the adjustment plate 110 is detachably connected to the back panel 10 by screws 120. The adjustment plate 110 has multiple holes 130 arranged longitudinally for screws 120 to be installed. By using the screws 120 and the adjustment plate 110, different height adjustments can be achieved.

[0041] In this embodiment, the tilting plate 60 is provided with a semi-transparent and semi-reflective mirror 140 corresponding to the reading window 70, so that the user can view the reading material inside the concave magnifying glass 50 from a certain angle.

[0042] In this embodiment, the upper end of the side plate 40 is provided with a connecting component 150. When unfolded into place, the side plate 40 and the flip cover 20 are detachably connected through the connecting component 150. Specifically, the connecting component 150 includes a protruding rib 151 located at the top of the side plate 40 and a slot 152 located on the flip cover 20 and adapted to the protruding rib 151. When connected into place, the outer side wall of the protruding rib 151 fits tightly against the inner side wall of the slot 152. The protruding rib 151 is elongated and arranged along the front-back direction of the side plate 40. Through the cooperation of the protruding rib 151 and the slot 152, the side plate 40 can be prevented from accidentally rotating left or right during use, thus achieving a positioning effect.

[0043] In this embodiment, the lower end of the tilting plate 60 is provided with an extended shielding part 601 for blocking the light between the user and the reading material. When fully extended, the extended shielding part 601 extends between the two side plates 40 and is located in front of the side plates 40, so as to block the user's line of sight from looking directly down at the reading material, forcing the user to only view the content on the reading material through the semi-transparent mirror 140 and the concave magnifying glass 50, so as to maintain a good sitting posture and a suitable reading distance.

[0044] In this embodiment, the lower end of the back plate 10 is provided with a downward-facing extension mounting portion 103, and a lighting lamp 160 is provided on the front side wall of the extension mounting portion 103 to provide illumination. Of course, another auxiliary lamp 170 can also be added at the lower end of the opposite side walls of the two side walls. In order to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the side plate 40, the auxiliary lamp can be powered by a built-in rechargeable battery. Of course, the lighting lamp 160 on the extension mounting portion 103 can also be powered by a rechargeable built-in battery, or it can be powered by a connection cable to a socket.

[0045] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A foldable reader, characterized in that, The device includes a back panel and a flip cover and a bottom plate that are rotatably mounted on the upper and lower ends of the back panel, respectively. The upper surface of the bottom plate is provided with a placement area for placing reading materials. The device also includes two side plates that are rotatably mounted on the left and right ends of the back panel, a concave magnifying glass that reflects the image of the reading material forward into the human eye, an inclined plate located between the two side plates, and a reading window located on the inclined plate for viewing. The upper end of the inclined plate is inclined toward the back panel and is detachably connected to the side plates. The concave magnifying glass is located on the front side wall of the back panel.

2. The foldable reader according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front side wall of the back panel is provided with a first storage slot for folding and storing the side panel and the bottom panel.

3. The foldable reader according to claim 2, characterized in that, On the side wall of the flip cover facing the back panel, a second storage slot is provided corresponding to the first storage slot. The first storage slot and the second storage slot together form a storage cavity for storing the side panel, the bottom panel, and the inclined plate.

4. The foldable reader according to claim 3, characterized in that, When properly stored, the back panel is located within the second storage slot.

5. The foldable reader according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lower end of the back plate is connected to the rear end of the upper surface of the base plate via a rotating assembly. When the back plate is stowed in place, the base plate is located in the second storage slot.

6. The foldable reader according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inclined plate is provided with a semi-transparent, semi-reflective mirror corresponding to the reading window, allowing the user to view the concave magnifying glass.

7. The foldable reader according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the side panel is provided with a connecting component. When unfolded into place, the side panel and the flip cover are detachably connected through the connecting component.

8. The foldable reader according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connecting assembly includes a rib on the top of the side plate and a slot on the flip cover that is adapted to the rib; when connected in place, the outer side wall of the rib fits tightly against the inner side wall of the slot.

9. The foldable reader according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the tilting plate is provided with an extended shielding part for blocking light between the user and the reading material. When unfolded, the extended shielding part extends between the two side plates and is located on the front side of the side plates.

10. The foldable reader according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end of the back plate is provided with a downward-facing extension mounting part, and a lighting lamp is provided on the front side wall of the extension mounting part.

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