Folding garland support

Abstract

The utility model provides a folding type garland support, and belongs to the technical field of decorations. The problem of how to reduce the transportation cost is solved. The folding type garland support comprises two support bodies, the two support bodies are in a grating plate shape and bent into an arc shape from one end to the other end, the folding type garland support further comprises hinge mechanisms formed at one ends of the support bodies and clamping pieces formed at the other ends of the support bodies, one ends of the two support bodies are hinged through the hinge mechanisms, and the other ends of the two support bodies are hinged through the clamping pieces. And the other ends of the two frame bodies are clamped through a clamping piece, so that the two frame bodies are encircled into a ring shape, and the two frame bodies can rotate relative to the hinged position and are overlapped. The foldable garland support can reduce the transportation cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of decorative arts and relates to a foldable wreath support. Background Technology

[0002] Garlands are decorative items used in various festivals nowadays. They generally consist of a circular frame made of plastic and numerous fresh or artificial flowers fixed on the frame.

[0003] In the existing technology, the ring bracket is generally manufactured by injection molding. Although it is convenient for processing and production, it has certain drawbacks. Specifically, when transporting a large number of ring brackets, several ring brackets need to be arranged and stacked in the carriage. However, due to the structural reasons of the ring bracket itself, most of the space in the carriage will be left empty and wasted, resulting in relatively high transportation costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems in existing technologies by proposing a foldable wreath support. The technical problem this invention aims to solve is: how to reduce transportation costs.

[0005] The purpose of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solution: a foldable wreath bracket, comprising two frames, characterized in that the two frames are in the shape of a grid and are curved from one end to the other. The foldable wreath bracket also includes a hinge mechanism formed at one end of each frame and a snap-fit ​​member formed at the other end of the frame. The two frames are hinged at one end by the hinge mechanism and snap-fit ​​at the other end by the snap-fit ​​member so that the two frames are enclosed in a ring shape, and the two frames can rotate and overlap relative to the hinge.

[0006] Compared to existing technologies, this folding wreath support differs in that it is formed by connecting two frames. The opposite ends of each pair of adjacent frames are secured with snap-fit ​​connectors, ensuring structural stability under normal conditions. Furthermore, the other ends of the two frames are hinged, allowing rotation between them relative to the hinge point. This connection method is useful when transporting large quantities of wreath supports, which often require neat stacking in a vehicle. Before stacking, workers can easily fold the two frames by hand, allowing them to rotate around the hinge point. By combining the two frames, the space occupied by the wreath support is reduced to half of its original size. These frames are then stacked in the carriage, maximizing the number of wreath supports that can be loaded and thus reducing transportation costs. It is important to emphasize that this folding wreath support is made of plastic, and both frames have high ductility. During folding, the snap-fit ​​joints on the two frames can be bent under stress but remain connected, preventing damage to the frame structure without affecting the folding effect. For subsequent use, the user can apply force in the opposite direction to unfold the two frames, resulting in a perfectly intact wreath support without complicated assembly, making it more convenient to use.

[0007] In the aforementioned folding wreath bracket, the hinge mechanism includes a hinge post formed on one side of each frame end and a hinge plate formed on the other side of each frame end. The hinge post on one frame and the hinge plate on the other frame are opposite to each other and hinged together. The latching element on one frame is a buckle, and the latching element on the other frame is a latch. The buckle is latched into the latch. As a specific embodiment, the hinge mechanism on each frame consists of a hinge plate and a hinge post respectively located on both sides of the end, and the hinge plates and hinge posts on the two frames are staggered. This allows one end of the two frames to be hinged together through the hinge plate and hinge post, achieving a hinged connection at one end of the frame. In the latching elements on the two frames, one is a buckle formed on the frame and the other is a latch. The buckle and latch engage to achieve the latching and positioning of the other ends of the two frames.

[0008] In the aforementioned folding wreath bracket, a hinge hole is formed on the surface of the hinge plate, and the hinge post is rotatably connected within the hinge hole. The top outer wall of the hinge post has a limiting protrusion with a tapered outer wall profile along its circumferential direction. The outer diameter of the limiting protrusion is larger than the inner diameter of the hinge hole, and a deformation groove is formed axially at the top of the hinge post. The limiting protrusion ensures the hinge post is positioned, preventing it from protruding from the hinge hole on the hinge plate. Furthermore, the deformation groove ensures that the limiting protrusion can deform appropriately and pass through the hinge hole during assembly under pressure.

[0009] In the aforementioned folding wreath bracket, the hinge plate protrudes from the outer wall of the frame, and the frame has a receiving groove that communicates with the hinge hole and penetrates the inner wall of the frame. The hinge post is embedded in the receiving groove. The receiving groove limits the position of the hinge post, preventing the frame from shifting during rotation.

[0010] In the aforementioned folding wreath bracket, each of the frame bodies has a hinge mechanism and a locking element at both ends. The locking element at one end of the frame body is a buckle, and the locking element at the other end of the frame body is a latch. This design ensures that the ends of the two frame bodies are both hinged by the hinge mechanism and locked by the locking element, thus providing double assurance for the secure connection between the two ends of the two frame bodies and ensuring the structural stability of the wreath bracket.

[0011] In the aforementioned folding wreath support, the frame is curved from one side to the other, and a number of reinforcing plates are provided on the concave side of the frame. Each reinforcing plate is arranged along the width of the frame, and the reinforcing plates are spaced apart along the length of the frame. The reinforcing plates improve the structural strength of each frame. It is worth noting that due to the shape of each frame, there are two ways to fold and flip: folding outwards so that the outer walls of the two frames are touching, and folding inwards so that the two edges of the inner walls are abutting. Before stacking, the wreath supports can be divided into two parts, one part folded in the first way and the other part folded in the second way. Then, the two parts of the wreath supports are stacked alternately, thereby further reducing the space required for stacking.

[0012] In the aforementioned folding wreath bracket, the buckle is fixed to the reinforcing plate located at one edge of the bracket body, and the latch is formed on the reinforcing plate located at one edge of the bracket body. This allows the reinforcing plate to bear the shearing force generated by the compression between the buckle and the latch during folding, preventing damage to the bracket body.

[0013] In the aforementioned folding wreath bracket, each frame includes several grid-like splicing plates. Each splicing plate has a hinge mechanism and a snap-fit ​​at both ends. The snap-fit ​​at one end of the splicing plate is a buckle, and the snap-fit ​​at the other end is a latch. Adjacent splicing plates are hinged together by the hinge mechanism and snap-fit ​​together by the snap-fit. Each frame is formed by combining multiple splicing plates, which can minimize the design cost of the mold. Furthermore, the ends of every two adjacent splicing plates are connected in the same way (i.e., hinged by the hinge mechanism and snap-fit ​​by the snap-fit), allowing the folding position of the wreath bracket to be arbitrarily changed.

[0014] In the aforementioned folding wreath bracket, each frame is a grid-shaped splicing plate. Each splicing plate has a hinge mechanism and a snap-fit ​​at both ends. The snap-fit ​​at one end of the splicing plate is a buckle, and the snap-fit ​​at the other end of the splicing plate is a latch. The two splicing plates are hinged together by the hinge mechanism and snap-fit ​​together by the snap-fit.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, this folding wreath support has the following advantages:

[0016] The wreath support is formed by connecting two frames together. The two frames are hinged and fixed at one end by a hinge mechanism, and the other end of the two frames is snapped together by a snap fastener. While ensuring the structural strength, the workers can rotate and fold the two frames relative to the hinge point before stacking, so that the wreath support occupies less space and effectively reduces transportation costs. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this foldable wreath support.

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the folding wreath support from another perspective.

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of any one of the aforementioned frames.

[0022] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of a section at point C.

[0023] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of a section at point D.

[0024] In the diagram, 1 is the frame; 11 is the hinge column; 111 is the limiting protrusion; 112 is the deformation groove; 12 is the hinge plate; 121 is the hinge hole; 13 is the buckle; 14 is the bayonet; 15 is the receiving groove; 16 is the reinforcing plate; and 17 is the splicing plate. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, this folding wreath support includes two frames 1, each frame 1 being lattice-shaped and curved from one end to the other, and each frame 1 is curved from one side to the other. Figure 5 Each frame 1 has several long strip-shaped reinforcing plates 16 integrally injection molded along the width direction on one side plate of the inwardly recessed side plate. The reinforcing plates 16 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the frame 1. Each reinforcing plate 16 located at both ends of the frame 1 is provided with a snap-fit ​​component. One snap-fit ​​component is a buckle 13 formed on one end of the reinforcing plate 16 of the frame 1, and the other snap-fit ​​component is a slot 14 opened on the other end of the reinforcing plate 16 of the frame 1. There are two buckles 13 and two slots 14, which are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the reinforcing plate 16. It should be further noted that each buckle 13 has a triangular limiting block formed on the movable end side wall. When the buckle 13 and the slot 14 are snapped together, the limiting block on the buckle 13 passes through the slot 14 and overlaps with the inner edge of one of the grid grooves at the end of the other frame 1.

[0028] Combination Figure 6 and Figure 7Each frame 1 has a hinge mechanism at both ends. Specifically, each hinge mechanism includes a hinge post 11 formed on one end of the frame 1 and a hinge plate 12 formed on the other end of the frame 1 with a hinge hole 121 on its surface. In the two hinge mechanisms on the same frame 1, the hinge post 11 in one hinge mechanism and the hinge plate 12 in the other hinge mechanism are positioned opposite each other. The two ends of the two frames 1 are hinged together by the hinge mechanism, that is, the hinge post 11 is rotatably connected to the hinge hole 121 of the hinge plate 12. In addition, each hinge plate 12 protrudes from the outside of the frame 1. The side walls are provided with receiving grooves 15 at both corners of the frame 1 where the hinge plate 12 is located. These grooves penetrate the side walls of the frame 1 and are positioned opposite to the hinge holes 121 on the hinge plate 12. When the two frames 1 are hinged, the hinge post 11 can be embedded in the receiving groove 15 and rotatably connected to the hinge hole 121. On the outer side wall of the hinge post 11 near the top, there is a limiting protrusion 111 with a tapered outer wall profile along the circumferential direction. The outer diameter of the limiting protrusion 111 is larger than the inner diameter of the hinge hole 121. In addition, a deformation groove 112 is provided on the hinge post 11 along the axial direction, penetrating its top.

[0029] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 4 Before transporting the wreath support, workers can hold and fold the folding wreath support. Specifically, the worker first removes the buckles 13 that connect the two sets of frame 1 from the grid groove, and then holds one frame 1 with each hand and bends it. In this state, the buckles 13 that are still inserted in the slots 14 are bent under force. At the same time, due to the connection of the hinge column 11 and the hinge plate 12, the two frame 1 are folded together without separating. In addition, each frame 1 is composed of several grid-shaped splicing plates 17. Each splicing plate 17 has a hinge mechanism and a snap-fit ​​at both ends. The snap-fit ​​at one end of the splicing plate 17 is a buckle 13, and the snap-fit ​​at the other end of the splicing plate 17 is a slot 14. The ends of two adjacent splicing plates 17 are snapped together by the buckle 13 and the slot 14. At the same time, they are hinged together by two sets of hinge mechanisms to form any frame 1. This forming method reduces the mold cost to the greatest extent.

[0030] Example 2

[0031] This embodiment is basically the same in structure as Embodiment 1, and the assembly method is also the same. The only difference is that the number of splicing plates 17 constituting each frame 1 is one.

[0032] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to replace them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0033] Although this document frequently uses terms such as frame 1, hinge column 11, limiting protrusion 111, deformation groove 112, hinge plate 12, hinge hole 121, buckle 13, bayonet 14, receiving groove 15, reinforcing plate 16, and splicing plate 17, the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. The use of these terms is merely for the convenience of describing and explaining the essence of this utility model; interpreting them as any additional limitation would contradict the spirit of this utility model.

Claims

1. A folding wreath support comprising two frame bodies (1), characterized in that, Two of the frame bodies (1) are in the shape of a lattice plate and are curved into an arc shape from one end to the other end. The folding wreath support further comprises a hinge mechanism formed at one end of each of the frame bodies (1) and a clamping member formed at the other end of the frame bodies (1). The two frame bodies (1) are hingedly connected at one end by the hinge mechanism and are clamped at the other end by the clamping member, so that the two frame bodies (1) are enclosed in a ring shape. The two frame bodies (1) can rotate relative to the hinge and are foldable.

2. The folding wreath holder of claim 1, wherein, The hinge mechanism comprises a hinge post (11) formed on one side of the end of each of the frame bodies (1) and a hinge plate (12) formed on the other side of the end of each of the frame bodies (1). The hinge post (11) on one of the frame bodies (1) is opposite to and hingedly connected with the hinge plate (12) on the other of the frame bodies (1). The clamping member on one of the frame bodies (1) is a buckle (13), and the clamping member on the other of the frame bodies (1) is a clamping opening (14). The buckle (13) is clamped in the clamping opening (14).

3. The folding wreath holder of claim 2, wherein, The hinge plate (12) is provided with a hinge hole (121) on the plate surface. The hinge post (11) is rotatably connected in the hinge hole (121). The hinge post (11) is provided with a limiting protrusion (111) in the shape of a conical surface on the outer wall of the top portion in the circumferential direction. The outer diameter of the limiting protrusion (111) is greater than the inner diameter of the hinge hole (121). The top portion of the hinge post (11) is provided with a deformation groove (112) in the axial direction.

4. The folding wreath holder of claim 3, wherein, The hinge plate (12) protrudes from the outer side wall of the frame body (1). The frame body (1) is provided with a receiving groove (15) that is in communication with the hinge hole (121) and penetrates the inner side wall of the frame body (1). The hinge post (11) is embedded in the receiving groove (15).

5. The folding wreath holder of any one of claims 1-4, wherein, Each of the frame bodies (1) is provided with the hinge mechanism and the clamping member at both ends. The clamping member at one end of the frame body (1) is a buckle (13), and the clamping member at the other end of the frame body (1) is a clamping opening (14).

6. The folding wreath holder of claim 5, wherein, The frame body (1) is curved into an arc shape from one side to the other side. The recessed side surface of the frame body (1) is provided with a plurality of reinforcing plates (16). Each of the reinforcing plates (16) is arranged in the width direction of the frame body (1). A plurality of the reinforcing plates (16) are arranged in the length direction of the frame body (1) at intervals.

7. The folding wreath holder of claim 6, wherein, The buckle (13) is fixed on the reinforcing plate (16) at the edge of one end of the frame body (1). The clamping opening (14) is formed on the reinforcing plate (16) at the edge of one end of the frame body (1).

8. The folding wreath holder of claim 7, wherein, Each of the frame bodies (1) comprises a plurality of splicing plates (17) in the shape of a lattice plate. Each of the splicing plates (17) is provided with the hinge mechanism and the clamping member at both ends. The clamping member at one end of the splicing plate (17) is a buckle (13), and the clamping member at the other end of the splicing plate (17) is a clamping opening (14). Adjacent two of the splicing plates (17) are hingedly connected by the hinge mechanism, and are clamped by the clamping member.

9. The folding wreath holder of claim 7, wherein, Each of the frame bodies (1) is a spliced plate (17) in the form of a grating plate, both ends of each spliced plate (17) are provided with the hinge mechanism and the clamping member, the clamping member at one end of the spliced plate (17) is a buckle (13), and the clamping member at the other end of the spliced plate (17) is a bayonet (14), two spliced plates (17) are hingedly connected through the hinge mechanism, and the two spliced plates (17) are clamped through the clamping members.

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