Outdoor hanging basket easy to install

The snap-fit ​​structure and pre-assembled design solve the problem of complex installation of existing outdoor leisure hanging baskets, enabling quick installation and stable connection without special tools, thus improving the user experience.

CN224125550UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17HAMMOCK LEISURE PRODUCTS (ZHEJIANG) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HAMMOCK LEISURE PRODUCTS (ZHEJIANG) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-11
Publication Date
2026-04-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The installation process of existing outdoor leisure hanging baskets is complicated, requiring professional tools and precise operation, making installation difficult for ordinary consumers.

Method used

It adopts a snap-fit ​​structure and pre-assembled design, which enables quick installation without special tools through plug-in components and telescopic support components. The combination of plug-in components and support components simplifies the installation process.

Benefits of technology

It enables quick and easy installation of suspended platforms, improves the convenience and stability of installation, lowers the operating threshold, and is suitable for ordinary consumers to install themselves.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an easy-to-install outdoor hanging basket which comprises a cross beam, fixing sleeves are connected to the surfaces of the two ends of the cross beam in a sleeved mode, two symmetrical supports are fixed to the lower surface of each fixing sleeve, an inserting assembly is arranged at the bottom of each fixing sleeve, and the fixing sleeves are fixedly connected with the cross beam through the inserting assemblies. Positioning sleeves are fixed to the adjacent sides of the bottom ends of the two supports correspondingly, a supporting assembly is fixedly connected between the two positioning sleeves jointly, and annular grooves are formed in the two ends of the cross beam correspondingly. According to the utility model, the cross beam, the fixing sleeve, the bracket, the inserting assembly, the sleeve, the hanging ring, the iron chain, the transverse plate, the steel wire and the seat are arranged, the seat, the steel wire, the transverse plate and the iron chain are fixed at the bottom of the sleeve as a whole, and the sleeve is rotationally sleeved on the surface of the cross beam; and then the fixing sleeves are fixed at the two ends of the cross beam through the inserting components, so that the field installation of the hanging basket does not need special tools, and the hanging basket is simpler and quicker.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of outdoor hanging basket technology, and in particular to an easy-to-install outdoor hanging basket. Background Technology

[0002] Outdoor hanging baskets are comfortable leisure furniture designed specifically for outdoor spaces such as patios, balconies, and gardens. They are loved for their elegant design and pleasant user experience. Typically made of sturdy and durable materials, such as rust-resistant metal frames paired with waterproof rattan, PE imitation rattan, or canvas, they can withstand sun and rain while maintaining their aesthetic appeal and comfort. Hanging baskets come in a variety of designs, from minimalist modern to retro country style, meeting different home décor needs. Their suspended structure provides a gentle swaying motion, allowing you to enjoy leisurely moments in the natural breeze while relaxing outdoors. Some high-end models also feature thickened cushions, sunshades, or adjustable backrests to further enhance comfort.

[0003] While current outdoor leisure hanging baskets on the market boast aesthetically pleasing designs and comfortable functions, they still suffer from significant shortcomings in ease of installation. Most products employ bolt-fixing or require specialized tools for assembly, which presents a high barrier to entry for the average consumer. Not only do they require various tools such as drills and wrenches, but installation also necessitates precise drilling and alignment of screw holes; even slight errors can lead to tilting or structural instability. Therefore, developing simpler snap-fit ​​or quick-assembly structures, or offering pre-assembly services, will be key areas for improvement to enhance product competitiveness. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and propose an easy-to-install outdoor hanging basket.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an easy-to-install outdoor hanging basket, comprising a crossbeam, with fixing sleeves fitted onto the surfaces of both ends of the crossbeam, two symmetrical supports fixed to the lower surface of each fixing sleeve, and a plug-in assembly provided at the bottom of the fixing sleeve, the fixing sleeve being fixedly connected to the crossbeam through the plug-in assembly, positioning sleeves fixed to adjacent sides at the bottom ends of the two supports, and a support assembly fixedly connected between the two positioning sleeves, annular grooves provided at both ends of the crossbeam, sleeves rotatably connected inside the annular grooves, hanging rings fixed to the lower surface of the sleeves, and iron chains connected to the hanging rings, a horizontal plate fixed to the bottom end of the iron chains, steel wires fixed to both sides of the lower surface of the horizontal plate, and a seat fixed to the bottom end of the steel wires.

[0006] Furthermore, the annular groove has multiple ball grooves on its upper surface, and each ball groove contains a steel ball, the top of which is in contact with the inner wall of the sleeve.

[0007] Furthermore, the sleeve is composed of two semicircular sleeves, and the two semicircular sleeves are fixedly connected by bolts.

[0008] Furthermore, the chain and the hanging ring are connected by a ring buckle.

[0009] Furthermore, the bottom wall of the fixed sleeve is provided with a through hole, the plug-in assembly includes a plug rod that passes through the through hole and is slidably connected to the through hole, the bottom end of the plug rod is fixed with an end plate, the upper surface of the end plate and the lower surface of the fixed sleeve are fixedly connected with a tension spring, the lower surface of the end plate is fixed with a pull ring, and the lower surface of the crossbeam is provided with a slot for inserting the plug rod.

[0010] Furthermore, the support assembly includes a horizontal tube, and a horizontal bar is slidably connected inside the horizontal tube. The ends of the horizontal bar and the horizontal tube that are far apart from each other are respectively inserted into the corresponding positioning sleeves on both sides. The side wall of the horizontal tube near the end of the horizontal bar is penetrated and connected to a fastening bolt by a threaded rotation.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] 1. In use, this utility model provides an easy-to-install outdoor suspended platform, which includes a crossbeam, a fixing sleeve, a bracket, a plug-in assembly, a sleeve, a hanging ring, an iron chain, a horizontal plate, steel wire, and a seat. The seat, steel wire, horizontal plate, and iron chain are fixed as a whole to the bottom of the sleeve. The sleeve rotates and fits onto the surface of the crossbeam. During on-site assembly, it is only necessary to connect the iron chain and the hanging ring, and then fix the fixing sleeve to both ends of the crossbeam through the plug-in assembly. This makes the on-site installation of the suspended platform simpler and faster, without the need for special tools.

[0013] 2. When in use, this utility model provides an easy-to-install outdoor hanging basket with a bracket and a support component. The support component is telescopic and can be fixed between two brackets at the bottom of the same fixed sleeve by telescopic means, which can increase the connection strength between the two brackets, thereby increasing the stability of the hanging basket. Moreover, the support component can be installed without special tools, making installation simple and convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, 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.

[0015] Figure 1 : Overall perspective view of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 Partial sectional view of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 The present utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0018] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0019] 1. Crossbeam; 101. Slot; 102. Annular groove; 103. Ball groove; 104. Steel ball; 2. Fixing sleeve; 3. Bracket; 4. Positioning sleeve; 5. Support assembly; 51. Horizontal tube; 52. Crossbar; 53. Fastening bolt; 6. Plug-in assembly; 61. Insert rod; 62. End plate; 63. Tension spring; 7. Sleeve; 8. Hanging ring; 9. Iron chain; 10. Cross plate; 11. Steel wire; 12. Seat. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] like Figures 1-3 As shown, an easy-to-install outdoor hanging basket is disclosed, including a crossbeam 1. Fixing sleeves 2 are fitted onto the surfaces of both ends of the crossbeam 1. Two symmetrical brackets 3 are fixed to the lower surface of each fixing sleeve 2, and a plug-in component 6 is provided at the bottom of the fixing sleeve 2. The fixing sleeve 2 is fixedly connected to the crossbeam 1 through the plug-in component 6. Positioning sleeves 4 are fixed to adjacent sides at the bottom of the two brackets 3. A support component 5 is fixedly connected between the two positioning sleeves 4. Annular grooves 102 are opened at both ends of the crossbeam 1. Sleeves 7 are rotatably connected inside the annular grooves 102. Hanging rings 8 are fixed to the lower surface of the sleeves 7, and iron chains 9 are connected to the hanging rings 8. A horizontal plate 10 is fixed to the bottom end of the iron chain 9. Steel wires 11 are fixed to both sides of the lower surface of the horizontal plate 10, and a seat 12 is fixed to the bottom end of the steel wires 11.

[0022] The upper surface of the annular groove 102 is provided with multiple ball grooves 103, and each ball groove 103 is provided with a steel ball 104 inside, with the top of the steel ball 104 fitting against the inner wall of the sleeve 7.

[0023] In this embodiment, the steel wire 11 at the top of the seat 12 can drive the horizontal plate 10 to swing. The horizontal plate 10 then drives the sleeve 7 to rotate through the iron chain 9 and the hanging ring 8, so that the sleeve 7 rotates inside the annular groove 102. At this time, the steel ball 104 supports the sleeve 7 and reduces the friction when the sleeve 7 rotates.

[0024] Sleeve 7 consists of two semicircular sleeves, which are fixedly connected by bolts.

[0025] In this embodiment, the sleeve 7 is made up of two semi-circular sleeves spliced ​​together, which facilitates the installation of steel balls 104 inside the ball groove 103. The sleeve 7 is pre-installed at the factory and does not require on-site installation by the user. When the two semi-circular sleeves are spliced ​​together to form the sleeve 7 and fitted onto the surface of the annular groove 102, the steel balls 104 will not fall out inside the ball groove 103.

[0026] The chain 9 and the hanging ring 8 are connected by a ring buckle. This eliminates the need for special tools to connect the horizontal plate 10 and the sleeve 7.

[0027] The bottom wall of the fixed sleeve 2 has a through hole. The plug-in assembly 6 includes a plug rod 61 that passes through the through hole and is slidably connected to the through hole. An end plate 62 is fixed to the bottom end of the plug rod 61. A tension spring 63 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the end plate 62 and the lower surface of the fixed sleeve 2. A pull ring is fixed to the lower surface of the end plate 62. A slot 101 for inserting the plug rod 61 is opened on the lower surface of the crossbeam 1.

[0028] When installing the fixing sleeve 2 on the surface of the crossbeam 1, first pull the end plate 62 downward by pulling the pull ring to make the insertion rod 61 exit from the inside of the fixing sleeve 2. Then, put the fixing sleeve 2 on the surface of the crossbeam 1. After releasing the end plate 62, under the action of the tension spring 63, the insertion rod 61 is inserted into the slot 101 on the surface of the crossbeam 1, thereby realizing the fixed installation of the fixing sleeve 2.

[0029] The support assembly 5 includes a horizontal tube 51, and a horizontal bar 52 is slidably connected inside the horizontal tube 51. The ends of the horizontal bar 52 and the horizontal tube 51 that are far apart from each other are respectively inserted into the corresponding positioning sleeves 4 on both sides. The side wall of the horizontal tube 51 near the end of the horizontal bar 52 is penetrated and connected to a fastening bolt 53 by a threaded rotation.

[0030] When installing the support assembly 5, place it between the two positioning sleeves 4 at the bottom of the two brackets 3, and move the crossbar 52 along the inside of the cross tube 51 so that the ends of the cross tube 51 and the crossbar 52 that are far apart from each other are inserted into the two positioning sleeves 4 respectively. Then tighten the fastening bolts 53 to press the crossbar 52, so as to achieve a fixed connection between the crossbar 52 and the cross tube 51.

[0031] Working principle: When installing this suspended platform, first, fit the fixing sleeve 2 onto the surface of the crossbeam 1 and fix the fixing sleeve 2 with the plug-in component 6. Then, install the support component 5 between the two brackets 3 on the same side. Finally, connect the iron chains 9 on both sides of the cross plate 10 to the hanging rings 8 on the lower surface of the sleeve 7 through the ring buckles. The entire installation of this suspended platform does not require special tools, making the installation simpler and more convenient.

[0032] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to any specific implementation. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. An easy-to-install outdoor hanging basket comprising a crosspiece (1), characterized in that: The crossbeam (1) has fixed sleeves (2) fitted on both ends of its surface. Each fixed sleeve (2) has two symmetrical supports (3) fixed on its lower surface. The fixed sleeve (2) has a plug-in assembly (6) at its bottom. The fixed sleeve (2) is fixedly connected to the crossbeam (1) through the plug-in assembly (6). The two supports (3) have positioning sleeves (4) fixed on adjacent sides at their bottom ends. The two positioning sleeves (4) are fixedly connected to a support assembly (5). The crossbeam (1) has an annular groove (102) at both ends. A sleeve (7) is rotatably connected inside the annular groove (102). A hanging ring (8) is fixed on the lower surface of the sleeve (7). A chain (9) is connected to the hanging ring (8). A horizontal plate (10) is fixed at the bottom end of the chain (9). Steel wires (11) are fixed on both sides of the lower surface of the horizontal plate (10). A seat (12) is fixed at the bottom end of the steel wires (11).

2. An easy-to-install outdoor hanging basket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The annular groove (102) has multiple ball grooves (103) on its upper surface. Each ball groove (103) is provided with a steel ball (104) inside. The top of the steel ball (104) is in contact with the inner wall of the sleeve (7).

3. An easy-to-install outdoor hanging basket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sleeve (7) consists of two semicircular sleeves, which are fixedly connected by bolts.

4. The easy-to-install outdoor hanging basket of claim 1, wherein: The chain (9) and the hanging ring (8) are connected by a ring buckle.

5. The easy-to-install outdoor hanging basket of claim 1, wherein: The bottom wall of the fixed sleeve (2) has a through hole. The plug-in assembly (6) includes a plug rod (61) that passes through the through hole and is slidably connected to the through hole. An end plate (62) is fixed to the bottom end of the plug rod (61). A tension spring (63) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the end plate (62) and the lower surface of the fixed sleeve (2). A pull ring is fixed to the lower surface of the end plate (62). A slot (101) for inserting the plug rod (61) is opened on the lower surface of the crossbeam (1).

6. The easy-to-install outdoor hanging basket of claim 1, wherein: The support assembly (5) includes a horizontal tube (51), and a horizontal bar (52) is slidably connected inside the horizontal tube (51). The ends of the horizontal bar (52) and the horizontal tube (51) that are far apart from each other are respectively inserted into the corresponding positioning sleeves (4) on both sides. The side wall of the horizontal tube (51) near the end of the horizontal bar (52) is penetrated and connected to a fastening bolt (53) by a threaded rotation.