Length-adjustable bookend capable of being hidden and reading bookshelf

By designing an adjustable-length and retractable book clip, the problem of existing book clips being unable to adapt to books of different sizes is solved, achieving effective clamping and ease of use for books of different sizes, and providing a comfortable grip.

CN224140397UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21ZHEJIANG AUA HOUSEWARE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG AUA HOUSEWARE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-09
Publication Date
2026-04-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The book clips that come with the existing reading bookshelves are not adjustable in length, making them unsuitable for books of different sizes and inconvenient to use.

Method used

An adjustable and retractable book clip was designed. The book clip and fixing device are connected by an elastic component to realize the functions of extension and rotation. Combined with a wear-resistant material layer, the tightness can be adjusted to adapt to different book sizes.

Benefits of technology

It effectively clamps books of different sizes, has a wide range of applications, is comfortable to hold, and can be hidden behind the reading board for greater convenience.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a length-adjustable and concealable book clip and reading bookshelf, the length-adjustable and concealable book clip comprises a fixing device and a book pressing rod, the book pressing rod comprises a connecting part and a book pressing part, the connecting part and the book pressing part are connected into a clip structure through an elastic part, and the fixing device is arranged on the fixing device. The connecting part is telescopic and can be installed in the fixing device in a 360-degree rotating mode. The telescopic reading board has a telescopic effect and can be hidden behind the reading board when not in use; when in use, the bookshelf is pulled out and adjusted according to the size of a book.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of stationery technology, specifically relating to an adjustable-length and retractable book clip and reading shelf. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the book clips that come with bookshelves are generally not adjustable in length, but the books come in a wide variety of sizes, making it inconvenient to clip the books while reading. In some cases, wider books cannot be clipped at all, causing reading trouble. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model proposes an adjustable and retractable book clip with a simple structure, convenient use, retractability, free stretching, and guaranteed safety.

[0004] This utility model also provides a reading bookshelf that can hold books of various sizes well, thus having a wide range of applications.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is:

[0006] An adjustable-length and retractable book clip includes a fixing device and a book-pressing rod. The book-pressing rod includes a connecting part and a book-pressing part, which are connected by an elastic part to form a clip structure. The connecting part is telescopically retractable and rotatable within the fixing device.

[0007] Furthermore, the tail end of the connecting part is provided with a flat structure, the width of which is greater than the width of the connecting part. This is to prevent the connecting part from detaching from the fixing device when the book-pressing rod is pulled to its maximum length, thus serving a limiting function.

[0008] Furthermore, the elastic part has a spiral structure.

[0009] Furthermore, the fixing device has a receiving part through which the connecting part passes and moves, one end of the receiving part is provided with a fixing part, and the other end is provided with a protruding part for the connecting part to extend and retract.

[0010] Furthermore, the protruding part is provided with a through hole that matches the connecting part, and a cylindrical groove is provided inside the through hole. A wear-resistant material layer is provided between the cylindrical groove and the connecting part. This utility model uses the wear-resistant material layer to adjust the tightness between the connecting part and the fixing device, preventing the connecting part and the fixing device from becoming loose after a period of use, which would result in a poor feel during use.

[0011] Furthermore, the receiving part is provided with a telescopic channel, the width of which is greater than the width of the through hole.

[0012] Furthermore, the fixing device includes a fixing member, one end of which is provided with the fixing part, and the other end of which is provided with a first through part, and a telescopic channel is provided between the fixing part and the first through part.

[0013] Furthermore, a cover plate is fitted onto the fixing member, one end of which is engaged with the fixing part, and the other end of which is provided with a second protruding part, which fits against the first protruding part to form the protruding part.

[0014] A reading bookshelf includes a reading board, the back of which is equipped with the aforementioned adjustable-length and retractable book clip. The book clip of this invention can be adjusted in length to accommodate books of different sizes. Furthermore, by extending the book-pressing lever to its longest position and rotating it 90 degrees, it can be retracted to a designated position to clamp books or compressed back into a fixing device and hidden behind the reading board.

[0015] Furthermore, the fixing device is rotatably connected to the back of the reading board. By rotating the fixing device, the book clip can be used in a range of 200 degrees, that is, books can be clipped from the side or the top, making it more convenient for users.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] 1. It has a retractable function and can be hidden behind the reading board when not in use; when in use, it can be pulled out and adjusted according to the size of the book.

[0018] 2. A wear-resistant material layer is provided between the connecting part of the book-pressing bar and the fixing device, which can adjust the tightness between the connecting part and the fixing device and prevent the connecting part and the fixing device from becoming loose after a period of use, resulting in a poor feel when using it.

[0019] 3. The operating range can reach 200 degrees, making it more convenient for users. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustable length and retractable book clip of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustable length and retractable book clip of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the extended state of the adjustable-length and retractable book clip of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the book-pressing rod of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing component of the fixing device of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing component of the fixing device of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cover plate of the fixing device of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cover plate of the fixing device of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the reading bookshelf of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0029] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the reading bookshelf of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0030] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the hidden state of the book clips on the reading bookshelf of this utility model.

[0031] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the bookshelf in use according to the present invention.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Fixing device; 11. Receiving part; 12. Fixing part; 13. Through part; 14. Through hole; 15. Cylindrical groove; 16. Telescopic channel; 17. Fixing component; 18. First through part; 19. Cover plate; 20. Second through part; 2. Book pressing rod; 21. Connecting part; 22. Book pressing part; 23. Elastic part; 24. Flat structure; 3. Reading board. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art should recognize that the present invention covers all alternatives, improvements and equivalents that may be included within the scope of the claims.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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 this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise expressly defined.

[0035] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0037] See Figure 1-8This embodiment provides an adjustable-length and retractable book clip, including a fixing device 1 and a book-pressing rod 2. The book-pressing rod 2 includes a connecting part 21 and a book-pressing part 22, which are connected by an elastic part 23 to form a clip structure. The connecting part 21 is telescopic and rotatable within the fixing device 1. In this embodiment, the tail end of the connecting part 21 has a flat structure 24, the width of which is greater than the width of the connecting part 21. The purpose is to prevent the connecting part 21 from detaching from the fixing device 1 when the book-pressing rod 2 is extended to its maximum length, thus providing a limiting function. The elastic part 23 is a spiral structure.

[0038] The fixing device 1 described in this embodiment has a receiving portion 11 through which the connecting part 21 passes and moves. One end of the receiving portion 11 is provided with a fixing part 12, and the other end is provided with a protruding portion 13 for the connecting part 21 to extend and retract. The protruding portion 13 is provided with a through hole 14 that matches the connecting part 21. A cylindrical groove 15 is provided in the through hole 14, and a wear-resistant material layer is provided between the cylindrical groove 15 and the connecting part 21. This utility model uses the wear-resistant material layer to adjust the tightness between the connecting part 21 and the fixing device 1, preventing the connecting part 21 from becoming loose after a period of use, resulting in a poor feel during use. The receiving portion 11 is provided with a telescopic channel 16. The width of the telescopic channel 16 is greater than the width of the through hole 14. That is, the telescopic channel 16 allows the flat structure 24 of the connecting part 21 to move smoothly, but cannot enter the through hole 14, so that the connecting part 21 will not detach from the fixing device 1. Specifically, the fixing device 1 includes a fixing member 17, one end of which is provided with the fixing part 12, and the other end of which is provided with a first through-hole part 18. A telescopic channel 16 is provided between the fixing part 12 and the first through-hole part 18. A cover plate 19 is fitted onto the fixing member 17. One end of the cover plate 19 is engaged with the fixing part 12, and the other end of the cover plate 19 is provided with a second through-hole part 20. The second through-hole part 20 fits against the first through-hole part 18 to form the through-hole part 13. Both the fixing part 12 and the through-hole part 13 are cylindrical structures, and the receiving part 11 is an elongated structure.

[0039] This invention features a telescopic design, allowing it to be hidden behind the reading board when not in use; when in use, it can be pulled out and adjusted to fit various sizes of books, iPads, computers, etc.

[0040] Example 2

[0041] See Figure 9-12This embodiment provides a reading bookshelf, including a reading board 3. The back of the reading board 3 is equipped with an adjustable-length and retractable book clip as described in Embodiment 1. The book clip of this utility model can be adjusted in length to accommodate books of different sizes. At the same time, by pulling the book-pressing lever 2 to its longest position and rotating it 90 degrees, it can be retracted to a designated position to clamp books or compressed back into the fixing device and hidden on the back of the reading board 3.

[0042] The fixing device 1 described in this embodiment is rotatably connected to the back of the reading board 3 via the fixing part 12. By rotating the fixing device 1, the usable range of the book clip can reach 200 degrees, that is, the book can be clipped from the side or the top, making it more convenient for the user.

[0043] When not in use, the book-holding lever 2 is hidden behind the reading board 3. In use, extend the book-holding lever 2 to its longest position, rotate it, and retract it to the desired position to hold the book. Alternatively, rotate the fixing device 1 to the desired holding position and then retract the book-holding lever 2. After use, extend the book-holding lever 2 to its longest position, rotate it, and retract it back into the fixing device 1 to hide it.

[0044] In this embodiment, the reading board 3 is foldable and can rotate 360 ​​degrees, and is connected to the support base for easy use.

[0045] The structure and function of the adjustable length and retractable book clip can be found in Embodiment 1.

Claims

1. An adjustable length and concealable bookend comprising a fixing device and a book pressing rod, the book pressing rod comprising a connecting part and a book pressing part, the connecting part and the book pressing part being connected into a clip structure through an elastic part, characterized in that: The connecting part is retractable and can rotate 360° within the fixed device.

2. An adjustable length and concealable bookend according to claim 1, wherein: The tail end of the connector is provided with a flat structure, the width of which is greater than the width of the connector.

3. An adjustable length and concealable bookend as in claim 1, wherein: The elastic part has a spiral structure.

4. A length-adjustable and concealable bookend according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The fixing device has a receiving part through which the connecting part passes and moves. One end of the receiving part is provided with a fixing part, and the other end is provided with a protruding part for the connecting part to extend and retract.

5. An adjustable length and concealable bookend according to claim 4, wherein: The through-hole is provided with a through hole that matches the connecting part. A cylindrical groove is provided inside the through hole, and a wear-resistant material layer is provided between the cylindrical groove and the connecting part.

6. An adjustable length and concealable bookend according to claim 4, wherein: The receiving part is provided with a telescopic channel, the width of which is greater than the width of the through hole.

7. An adjustable length and concealable bookend according to claim 4, wherein: The fixing device includes a fixing member, one end of which is provided with the fixing part, and the other end of which is provided with a first through part. A telescopic channel is provided between the fixing part and the first through part.

8. An adjustable length and concealable bookend according to claim 7, wherein: The fastener is covered with a cover plate, one end of which is engaged with the fastener, and the other end of which is provided with a second protruding part. The second protruding part is fitted with the first protruding part to form the protruding part.

9. A bookshelf comprising a reading panel, characterized in that: The back of the reading board is fitted with an adjustable-length and retractable clip as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The reading stand of claim 9, wherein: The fixing device is rotatably connected to the back of the reading board.