Triple-folding bathtub
By combining a rigid frame with a three-fold structure and a flexible soft rubber part, the problem of excessively large dimensions in the length and width of foldable bathtubs is solved, achieving compact storage of the tub and meeting the needs of family use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TAIZHOU BINCHENG TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing foldable bathtubs are still quite large in length and width, taking up a lot of space and failing to meet the storage needs of families.
Design a three-fold bathtub that combines a rigid frame and a flexible rubber section. The three-fold structure of the tub is achieved through compression folding and flipping design. The length and width dimensions of the tub are reduced by combining support bars and elastic hooks for fixation.
The basin's volume is significantly reduced after folding, making it easy to store, and its structure is simple and convenient to use.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a bathtub, and more particularly to a three-fold bathtub. Background Technology
[0002] For families with children, bathtubs are commonly used for bathing children. However, due to their large size, bathtubs take up a lot of space and are difficult to store. Therefore, foldable bathtubs have appeared on the market to solve the storage problem. Currently, these foldable bathtubs on the market have only reduced the vertical height, but their dimensions are still relatively large in the length and width directions after folding. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, this utility model aims to provide a three-fold bathtub with a simple structure, convenient use, and small volume and dimensions in both length and width after folding, making it easy to store.
[0004] The present invention relates to a three-fold bathtub, comprising a tub body, wherein the tub body includes a rigid frame portion and a flexible soft rubber portion, and the top of the left and right sides of the rigid frame portion are connected to downwardly extending support legs. The flexible soft rubber portion includes a compression fold portion that surrounds the middle area of the side wall of the tub body, and two folding portions that are spaced apart perpendicular to the length direction of the compression fold portion. The folding portions extend longitudinally through the entire tub body. The outer area of the flexible soft rubber portion and the cavity area enclosed inside are both connected to the rigid frame portion as shaping support.
[0005] Preferably, the two folded sections on the left and right are symmetrically distributed along the center line of the basin.
[0006] Preferably, the number of rigid frame portions is seven, of which three are located in the area below the compression fold portion and separated by two fold portions, and the other four are located in the area above the compression fold portion and separated by two fold portions.
[0007] Preferably, the top surface of the basin has an outward-facing flange, and a support strip is detachably connected to the middle area of the front and rear long sides of the top of the basin, and the support strip is detachably connected to the rigid frame.
[0008] Preferably, the top surfaces of the four rigid frame sections above the compression folding section extend outward and then fold downward. The middle two rigid frame sections extend elastic hooks from the middle area of their bottom surfaces, and the inner ends of the bottom surfaces of the left and right rigid frame sections form mounting cavities. The support strip has a through-hole vertically arranged in the middle. The shape of the top surface of the support strip matches the shape of the folded bottom surface of the four rigid frame sections. The bottom surface of the folding section located between the four rigid frame sections, after its top surface folds outward and downward, matches the shape of the top surface of the support strip. The support strip is inserted into the bottom surfaces of the rigid frame section and the folding section from bottom to top, and then is fixed by elastic hooks passing through the mounting holes and deforming. After locking, the left and right ends of the support strip are limited within the mounting cavities.
[0009] Preferably, the bottom surface of the rigid frame portion is provided with drainage holes.
[0010] Preferably, the support leg is hinged to the bottom surface of the left and right rigid frame portions above the compression folding portion.
[0011] Preferably, the bottom surfaces of the three rigid frame sections below the compression folding section extend downwards to form strip-shaped protrusions that contact the ground.
[0012] Preferably, vertical crease grooves are provided in the middle area of both left and right folded portions.
[0013] Preferably, the compression folding part is provided with two horizontal crease grooves, one above the other.
[0014] This utility model has a simple and novel structure and is easy to use. The three-fold structure makes the folded bathtub small in size and in both length and width, making it easy to store. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram from another perspective;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the flexible soft rubber part in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A structural diagram from another perspective;
[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rigid frame portion in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A structural diagram from another perspective;
[0021] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the four rigid frame parts, support bars, and support legs at the top of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Exploded view of the structure after the central support bar has been removed;
[0023] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model after folding;
[0024] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A structural diagram from another perspective;
[0025] Wherein; 1—basin body; 11—rigid frame part; 111—elastic hook; 112—installation cavity; 113—drainage hole; 12—flexible soft rubber part; 121—compression folding part; 1211—horizontal crease groove; 122—folding part; 1221—vertical crease groove; 2—support leg; 3—support bar; 31—clamping hole. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0027] like Figures 1 to 10 As shown, this utility model provides a three-fold bathtub, including a basin body 1. The basin body 1 includes a rigid frame part 11 and a flexible soft rubber part 12. The top of the left and right sides of the rigid frame part 11 is connected to downwardly extending support legs 2. The flexible soft rubber part 12 includes a compression folding part 121 that surrounds the middle area of the side wall of the basin body 1, and two folding parts 122 that are spaced apart in the length direction perpendicular to the compression folding part 121. The folding parts 122 extend longitudinally through the entire basin body 1. The outer area of the flexible soft rubber part 12 and the cavity area enclosed inside are both connected to the rigid frame part 11 as shaping support.
[0028] In the above scheme, the two folding parts 122 on the left and right are symmetrically distributed along the center line of the basin 1.
[0029] Specifically, there are seven rigid frame portions 11, three of which are located below the compression folding portion 121 and separated by two folding portions 122, and the other four are located above the compression folding portion 121 and separated by two folding portions 122.
[0030] In addition, the top surface of the basin 1 is turned outward, and the middle area of the front and rear long sides of the top of the basin 1 is detachably connected to a support strip 3, which is detachably connected to the rigid frame part 11.
[0031] In addition, the top surfaces of the four rigid frame parts 11 above the compression folding part 121 extend outward and then fold downward, and the folded edges match the ends of the flexible soft rubber part 12 folding parts 122; among them, the middle two rigid frame parts 11 extend elastic hooks 111 from the middle area of the bottom surface, and the inner ends of the bottom surfaces of the left and right rigid frame parts 11 form mounting cavities 112. The support strip 3 has a through-hole 31 vertically arranged in the middle. The shape of the top surface of the support strip 3 is adapted to the shape of the bottom surface of the folded edges of the four rigid frame parts 11. The bottom surface shape of the folding part 122 located between the four rigid frame parts 11 after the top of the folded edge folds outward and downward is adapted to the shape of the top surface of the support strip 3. The support strip 3 is inserted into the bottom surface of the rigid frame part 11 and the folding part 122 from bottom to top and then is fixed by elastic hooks 111 passing through the folding holes 31 through deformation elastic snap-fit. After snap-fit, the left and right ends of the support strip 3 are limited within the mounting cavity 112.
[0032] Preferably, the bottom surface of the rigid frame portion 11 is provided with drainage holes 113.
[0033] Preferably, the support leg 2 is hinged to the bottom surface of the two rigid frame parts 11 above the compression folding part 121; specifically, the bottom surface of the two rigid frame parts located outside the two folding parts above the compression folding part is provided with slots, and protruding hinge posts are provided on both sides of the support leg. The support leg is directly inserted into the slot through the hinge posts to achieve hinge connection, and a guide groove is provided on the outside of the slot to facilitate the insertion and removal of the support leg.
[0034] Specifically, the bottom surfaces of the three rigid frame portions 11 below the compression folding portion 121 extend downwards to form strip-shaped protrusions that contact the ground.
[0035] Furthermore, vertical crease grooves 1221 are provided in the middle area of both left and right folding portions 122.
[0036] Furthermore, the compression folding part 121 is provided with two horizontal fold grooves 1211, one above the other.
[0037] This invention improves the structure of the basin 1 by setting a unique rigid frame part 11 and a flexible soft rubber part 12, enabling the entire basin 1 to achieve a three-fold structure. Before folding, the support legs 2 and support strips 3 are removed. After the support strips 3 are connected, they assist in shaping the entire unfolded structure. Ultimately, not only is the basin 1 compressed and folded vertically, but it is also folded horizontally. The final folded volume is small, with a significant reduction in length and width. If it is not used for a long time or during transportation, it can be tied and shaped with ropes or rubber bands after the three folds.
[0038] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not constitute any limitation on the utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, or alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical principles of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A three-fold bathtub, comprising a tub body (1), the tub body (1) comprising a rigid frame portion (11) and a flexible soft rubber portion (12), wherein the top of the left and right sides of the rigid frame portion (11) are connected to downwardly extending support legs (2), characterized in that: The flexible soft rubber part (12) includes a compression folding part (121) that surrounds the middle area of the side wall of the basin (1) for a whole circumference, and two folding parts (122) that are spaced apart in the length direction of the compression folding part (121). The folding parts (122) extend longitudinally through the entire basin (1). The outer area of the flexible soft rubber part (12) and the cavity area enclosed inside are both connected to a rigid frame part (11) as a shaping support.
2. A three-fold bathtub according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two folded sections (122) on the left and right are symmetrically distributed along the center line of the basin (1).
3. A three-fold bathtub according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of rigid frame portions (11) is seven, three of which are located below the compression fold portion (121) and separated by two fold portions (122), and the other four are located above the compression fold portion (121) and separated by two fold portions (122).
4. A three-fold bathtub according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top surface of the basin (1) is turned outward, and the middle area of the front and rear long sides of the top of the basin (1) is detachably connected to a support strip (3), which is detachably connected to the rigid frame part (11).
5. A three-fold bathtub according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top surfaces of the four rigid frame parts (11) above the compression folding part (121) extend outward and then fold downward. The middle two rigid frame parts (11) have elastic hooks (111) extending from the middle area of their bottom surfaces. The inner ends of the bottom surfaces of the left and right rigid frame parts (11) form mounting cavities (112). A through-hole (31) is vertically provided in the middle of the support strip (3). The top surface shape of the support strip (3) is similar to that of the four rigid frame parts (11). The shape of the bottom edge is adapted to the shape of the top edge of the folded part (122) located between the four rigid frame parts (11) and the bottom edge of the support strip (3). The support strip (3) is inserted into the bottom surface of the rigid frame part (11) and the folded part (122) from bottom to top, and then it is fixed by elastic hook (111) passing through the snap hole (31) and deforming elastically. After snapping, the left and right ends of the support strip (3) are limited in the mounting cavity (112).
6. A three-fold bathtub according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the rigid frame part (11) is provided with drainage holes (113).
7. A three-fold bathtub according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support leg (2) is hinged to the bottom surface of the left and right rigid frame parts (11) above the compression folding part (121).
8. A three-fold bathtub according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surfaces of the three rigid frame parts (11) below the compression fold (121) extend downwards to form strip-shaped protrusions that contact the ground.
9. A three-fold bathtub according to claim 1, characterized in that: Vertical crease grooves (1221) are provided in the middle area of both left and right folding parts (122).
10. A three-fold bathtub according to claim 1, characterized in that: The compression folded part (121) is provided with two horizontal fold grooves (1211) on the top and bottom.