Folding tool for mesh basket manufacturing
By designing folding fixtures for platforms and frames, the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive manual folding of net baskets was solved, enabling rapid and standardized folding of net baskets, thus improving production efficiency and product consistency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LELING JINTE HARDWARE PROD CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
In the current basket manufacturing process, manual folding is time-consuming, labor-intensive, inefficient, and results in inconsistent specifications.
A folding fixture comprising a platform and a frame was designed. The platform is equipped with a folding device and a cross-shaped protrusion groove, while the frame is equipped with longitudinal struts and inserts. These structures enable the rapid and standardized folding of the basket.
This achieves efficient and standardized folding of baskets, improving production efficiency and product consistency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of freezer manufacturing technology, and in particular to a folding fixture for making a wire basket. Background Technology
[0002] A wire mesh basket, as the name suggests, is a basket with a mesh covering. Wire mesh baskets have many uses, including in freezers. The manufacturing process involves welding steel wires into a mesh, then folding the edges to create a semi-finished product. The folding process requires uniform dimensions; relying solely on manual labor is time-consuming, labor-intensive, inefficient, and results in semi-finished products of varying sizes. Utility Model Content
[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a convenient, efficient, and standardized folding fixture for making wire baskets.
[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0005] A folding fixture for making a basket is characterized by comprising a platform and a frame, wherein a folding device is hinged around the platform, the folding device comprising a folding plate hinged to the platform and a folding handle fixed to the bottom of the folding plate, the folding plate and the folding handle being cross-shaped; and a cross-shaped protrusion groove is provided on the platform.
[0006] The platform has two parallel uprights with notches. The frame has a longitudinal strut that can be inserted between the two uprights. The notch is fitted with a fixed handle, which includes a straight rod with a crossbar inserted and fixed at one end. The distance from the crossbar to the end of the straight rod is less than the distance from the crossbar to the bottom of the crossbar.
[0007] There are two cross-shaped protrusions, located at both ends of the upright plate, and the line connecting the two cross-shaped protrusions is parallel to the upright plate.
[0008] The platform is equipped with two insert cylinders, and the frame is equipped with matching insert rods.
[0009] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0010] This utility model is equipped with a platform and a fixed frame. The platform is equipped with parallel uprights with notches. The notches are fitted with fixed handles, which serve to clamp the wire mesh during operation.
[0011] This utility model features a folding device around the platform, which facilitates folding the four sides of the basket into shape.
[0012] The semi-finished products formed by folding using this utility model have uniform specifications and are convenient and quick to produce. Attached Figure Description
[0013] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the platform part of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a top view of the platform portion of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the frame section;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a top view of the frame structure.
[0018] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the horizontal bar and the vertical bar;
[0019] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure viewed from below.
[0020] In the diagram, 1 is the frame, 2 is the platform, 3 is the frame, 4 is the folding plate, 5 is the folding handle, 6 is the upright plate, 601 is the notch, 7 is the straight rod, 8 is the cross rod, 9 is the cross protrusion groove, 10 is the longitudinal strut, 11 is the insert, 12 is the insert rod, a is the distance from the end of the cross rod to the straight rod, and b is the distance from the bottom of the cross rod to the straight rod. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The attached figure shows a specific embodiment of this utility model.
[0022] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.
[0023] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0024] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, the folding fixture for making this type of net basket includes a platform 2, which can be fixedly installed on a frame 1. The size of the platform 2 is the same as the outer bottom surface of the net basket. There is also a frame 3, which is the same as the inner bottom surface of the net basket. The platform 2 and the frame 3 are used together. Folding devices are provided around the platform 2. The folding devices are specifically: a folding plate 4 hinged to the platform 2, and a folding handle 5 fixed to the lower surface of the folding plate 4. The folding plate 4 and the folding handle 5 are arranged in a cross shape. When the folding plate 4 is laid flat, the inner end of the folding handle 5 is located below the platform 2 and in contact with the platform 2, which can prevent the folding plate 4 from folding downward.
[0025] Two parallel upright plates 6 are fixedly installed on platform 2, preferably in the middle, but not obstructing the placement of the wire mesh. The vertical surfaces of the upright plates 6 are parallel to the length of platform 2, and openings are made on the upright plates 6 as shown in the image. Figure 1 The notch 601 shown resembles an ear. The notch 601 is fitted with a fixed handle. The fixed handle includes a straight rod 7. One end of the straight rod 7 is inserted and fixed with a crossbar 8. The crossbar 8 is thinner than the straight rod 7 and can enter the notch 601. When the crossbar 8 is laid flat, the distance a from the crossbar to the end of the straight rod is less than the distance b from the crossbar to the bottom of the straight rod.
[0026] A cross-shaped raised groove 9 is fixedly installed on platform 2. The groove of the cross-shaped raised groove 9 can hold the wire of the wire mesh so as to fix the wire mesh. It is best to have two cross-shaped raised grooves 9, which are set along the length of platform 2 and are located at both ends of the upright plate 6.
[0027] A longitudinal strut 10 is fixedly installed on the frame 3 along its length. The longitudinal strut 10 is preferably welded to the surface of the frame 3. In this way, the longitudinal strut 10 can also be used as a handle or inserted between two upright plates 6 to provide a limiting function.
[0028] The height of the opening 601 must be sufficient to allow the crossbar 8 to enter smoothly.
[0029] Platform 2 also has a tube 11, and a matching rod 12 is fixed on the frame 3. The rod 12 is inserted into the tube 11 to limit the position of the frame 3 and prevent it from deviating during folding.
[0030] There are at least two insertion tubes 11, and two matching insertion rods 12, which are located at both ends of the frame 3.
[0031] The work process is as follows:
[0032] Place the wire mesh on platform 2, with the points where the wires cross into the cross-shaped protrusions 9. Hold the longitudinal strut 10 and insert it between the two upright plates 6. Align the insertion rod 12 with the insertion cylinder 11 and insert it. Place the frame 3 on the wire mesh. Then, stand the straight rod 7 upright between the upright plates 6, resting against the longitudinal strut 10. After the horizontal rod 8 enters the notch 601, flip the straight rod 7 until it can no longer be turned. Since the distance a from the horizontal rod to the end of the straight rod is less than the distance b from the horizontal rod to the bottom of the straight rod, the horizontal rod 8 is raised in the notch 601 and stuck in the notch 601. In this way, the frame 3 is fixed in all directions. Then, hold the folding handle 5 and flip the folding plate 4 (the frame 3 is inside).
[0033] If there are no uprights and longitudinal struts, the related steps can be omitted.
[0034] In this utility model, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "install," "connect," "join," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "join" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or unit referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0036] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0037] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0038] Except for the technical features described in the specification, all other technical features are known to those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A folding tool for making a basket, characterized by, It includes a platform (2) and a frame (3). The platform (2) is hinged around a folding device. The folding device includes a folding plate (4) hinged to the platform (2) and a folding handle (5) fixed to the bottom of the folding plate (4). The folding plate (4) and the folding handle (5) are in a cross shape. The platform (2) is provided with a cross-shaped protrusion groove (9).
2. The folding tool for making a basket according to claim 1, wherein The platform is provided with two parallel upright plates (6), and the upright plates (6) have notches (601); the frame (3) is provided with a longitudinal strut (10), the longitudinal strut (10) can be inserted between the two upright plates (6), the notch (601) is equipped with a fixed handle, the fixed handle includes a straight rod (7), one end of the straight rod (7) is inserted and fixed with a crossbar (8), the distance (a) from the crossbar to the end of the straight rod is less than the distance from the crossbar to the bottom surface (b).
3. The folding tool according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that There are two cross-shaped protrusions (9), which are located at both ends of the upright plate (6), and the line connecting the two cross-shaped protrusions (9) is parallel to the upright plate (6).
4. The basket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The platform (2) is provided with two inserts (11), and the frame (3) is provided with matching inserts (12).