A hanger with status indication

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of hanging devices with state indication, including base body, and for the movable hook of hanging article, movable hook is configured to be moved from its initial position to hanging position under the gravity of article, and after losing the action of external force, it is moved from hanging position to initial position;Hanging device further includes: the indicating member of active combination on base body, indicating member is configured to move between first position and second position;Wherein, movable hook and indicating member are connected by linkage mechanism between, linkage mechanism is configured to make indicating member move from first position to second position when movable hook moves from initial position to hanging position, and when movable hook moves from hanging position to initial position, actuating indicating member makes it move from second position to first position, by being set indicating member can move between first position and second position, to indicate whether the object is hung on movable hook.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of daily necessities technology, and in particular to a suspension device with status indication. Background Technology

[0002] In daily life and many industries, hanging devices are a common tool used to suspend various items for storage, display, or easy access. Traditional hanging devices are usually simple in structure, generally consisting of only a hanging body and a hook. The hook is directly connected to the hanging body, and objects are suspended through the hook's attachment point.

[0003] Currently, most common suspension devices on the market have relatively simple structures, mainly consisting of a base and a movable hook. The movable hook is usually installed on the base and can move within a certain range. When an object is hung on the movable hook, the hook moves under the weight of the object, thus achieving the suspension function; when the object is removed, the hook returns to its initial position under its own weight or the action of a simple elastic structure.

[0004] However, these traditional hanging devices have a significant drawback: they lack effective status indication functionality. In practical use, users often find it difficult to intuitively and quickly determine whether an object is hanging on the movable hook, resulting in a lack of convenience and enjoyment in daily life.

[0005] Chinese utility model patent CN223241866U discloses a stable wall-mounted hook device, comprising: a fixing member with a hook detachably mounted on its bottom; a suction cup member movably disposed on one side of the fixing member; a rotating member rotatably disposed on the fixing member, with one side connected to the suction cup member for driving the suction cup member to move; and a locking member disposed on the fixing member and located above the rotating member, which restricts the rotation of the rotating member. Although it can restrict the movement of the rotating member by locking the member and solve the problems of easy accidental contact and low stability of rotary suction cup hooks, it does not have an indicator mark to show whether an item is hung on it. When there is obstruction or it is in a blind spot, the user needs to get close or be in another position to see it, which is inconvenient for daily use.

[0006] Therefore, developing a suspension device that can effectively indicate the suspension status of the movable hook is of great practical significance and has broad market prospects. Utility Model Content

[0007] This invention provides a suspension device with status indication, which can clearly and intuitively indicate the suspension status of the movable hook, making it convenient for users.

[0008] The present invention adopts the following technical solution to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0009] A suspension device with status indication includes a base and at least one movable hook for suspending an object, the movable hook being configured to move from an initial position to a suspension position under the influence of the object's gravity, and to move from the suspension position back to the initial position after the object's gravity is removed; the suspension device further includes:

[0010] At least one indicator member is attached to the substrate, the indicator member being configured to be movable between a first position and a second position;

[0011] The movable hook and the indicator member are connected by a linkage mechanism. The linkage mechanism is configured to actuate the indicator member to move from the first position to the second position when the movable hook moves from the initial position to the suspension position, and to actuate the indicator member to move from the second position to the first position when the movable hook moves from the suspension position to the initial position.

[0012] Furthermore, the linkage mechanism is configured such that the indicating member moves synchronously with the movable hook.

[0013] Furthermore, the indicating member has a toast-shaped feature, and two indicating members are configured.

[0014] Furthermore, the substrate defines a cavity for accommodating an indicator member, wherein the indicator member disposed in the second position has a larger area exposed in the cavity than the indicator member disposed in the first position.

[0015] Furthermore, the linkage mechanism includes a transition rod pivotally connected to the base, the transition rod comprising:

[0016] A rotating shaft that is rotatably supported on a base;

[0017] The driven part, in response to the movement of the movable hook, drives the rotating shaft to rotate; and

[0018] An actuator, in response to the rotation of the shaft, drives the indicating member to move up and down;

[0019] Both the driven part and the actuating part are fixedly connected to the rotating shaft.

[0020] Furthermore, the driven part extends from the rotating shaft toward the direction of the movable hook, and the actuating part extends from the rotating shaft toward the direction of the indicating member.

[0021] Furthermore, the movable hook has a groove adapted to the driven part, and the indicating member has a groove adapted to the actuating part.

[0022] Furthermore, the rotating shaft is equipped with a return spring for driving the rotating shaft to rotate, so that after the movable hook loses the effect of the object's gravity, the movable hook can be driven to move from the suspended position to the initial position. The return spring is configured as a torsion spring.

[0023] Furthermore, the weight of the indicating component is greater than the weight of the movable hook, so that after the movable hook loses the effect of the object's gravity, the indicating component moves from the second position to the first position under its own gravity.

[0024] Furthermore, the substrate defines a guide channel for guiding the movable hook to move up and down.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0026] The suspension device of this invention is equipped with an indicator component that can move between a first position and a second position. The indicator component in the second position has a larger exposed area within the base cavity compared to the first position. It is connected to the movable hook via a linkage mechanism. When the movable hook moves from its initial position to the suspension position under the weight of an object, the indicator component simultaneously moves from the first position to the second position, exposing more of the area. When the object is removed, the movable hook returns to its initial position, and the indicator component also returns to the first position, reducing the exposed area. This clear visual difference allows users to intuitively and quickly determine the suspension status of the movable hook without needing to approach or examine it closely, greatly improving ease of use and effectively avoiding problems caused by not being able to promptly determine the hook's status.

[0027] This utility model features a toast-shaped indicator component, arranged in pairs. This unique design breaks away from the monotonous and rigid appearance of traditional hanging devices, adding fun and aesthetics. In a home environment, the toast-shaped indicator component can add warmth and vibrancy to the ambiance; in commercial spaces such as shopping malls and supermarkets, it can attract customers' attention and enhance the overall image of the venue. Users not only meet their practical needs for hanging items but also experience visual pleasure, enhancing the interaction and emotional connection between the user and the product, thereby improving the user experience.

[0028] The linkage mechanism employs a transition rod structure, including a rotating shaft rotatably supported on the base, and a driven part and an actuating part fixed to the rotating shaft. The driven part extends towards the movable hook, driving the rotating shaft to rotate in response to the movement of the movable hook; the actuating part extends towards the indicating component, driving the indicating component to move in response to the rotation of the rotating shaft. This structural design ensures a clear and stable transmission relationship between the movable hook and the indicating component, enabling accurate and synchronous position transitions and ensuring the accuracy of status indication. Simultaneously, reset can be achieved through various methods. For example, by utilizing the fact that the weight of the indicating component is greater than the weight of the movable hook, after the movable hook loses its gravitational pull, the indicating component, under its own weight, drives related structures to return the movable hook and itself to their initial positions; or by configuring a reset spring (torsion spring) on ​​the rotating shaft, after the movable hook loses its gravitational pull, the spring force of the torsion spring drives the movable hook and the indicating component to reset. These flexible and diverse reset methods can be selected according to actual usage scenarios and requirements, improving the product's adaptability and reliability. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings of the embodiments will be briefly described below. Obviously, the drawings described below only relate to some embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit this application.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the substrate of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram indicating that the component is in the display state.

[0036] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0037] 1-Base; 2-Modible hook; 21-Groove; 22-Limiting part; 3-Adapter rod; 31-Rotating shaft; 311-Limiting protrusion; 32-Receiving part; 33-Actuating part; 4-Indicating component; 41-Slide groove; 5-Support base; 51-Arc-shaped groove; 52-Guide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0040] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this patent document shall have the ordinary meaning understood by a person skilled in the art to which this application pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this patent specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms "an," "a," or "the" do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. The terms "comprising" or "including" indicate that the element or object preceding "comprising" encompasses the element or object listed following "comprising" or its equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. Terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" are used only to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly. These terms are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and 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 application.

[0041] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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 between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0042] The following detailed description of some embodiments of this application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, features in the following embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0043] Example 1:

[0044] Please see Figures 1-6 The suspension device with an indication state in this embodiment mainly consists of four parts: a base 1, a movable hook 2, a linkage mechanism, and an indicating member 4. The base 1 serves as the supporting frame for the entire device, providing an installation foundation and structural stability for other components; the movable hook 2 is movably connected to the base 1 and is used to suspend various items; the linkage mechanism is configured to actuate the indicating member 4 to move it from the first position to the second position when the movable hook 2 moves from the initial position to the suspension position, and to actuate the indicating member 4 to move it from the second position to the first position when the movable hook 2 moves from the suspension position to the initial position.

[0045] The base 1 is made of plastic and has a square structure. It is fixed to a flat surface by means of screws or adhesive, such as by adhesive to a wall or by screws to a door panel. The base 1 defines a cavity for accommodating the indicator member 4, and the cavity is square. At the same time, the base 1 also defines a guide channel for guiding the movable hook 2 to move up and down relative to the base 1, ensuring that the movable hook 2 can move up and down stably. In addition, the base 1 is also provided with a support base 5 for supporting the adapter rod 3 and the indicator member 4. The pivot 31 of the adapter rod 3 is movably attached to the top of the support base 5. The top of the support base 5 is configured with an arc-shaped groove 51 suitable for the rotation of the pivot 31. The size of the arc-shaped groove 51 matches the pivot 31, which can ensure the stable placement of the pivot 31 and reduce friction during rotation. In this embodiment, the support seats 5 are configured in two pairs spaced apart in the left-right direction. Each pair of support seats 5 includes two support seats 5 spaced apart in the front-back direction. The rotating shaft 31 is rotatably mounted on the two support seats 5 in the front-back direction. The two ends of the rotating shaft 31 are provided with limiting protrusions 311 to restrict the movement of the rotating shaft 31 in the front-back direction, preventing the rotating shaft 31 from detaching from the support seat 5. The limiting protrusions 311 are configured as circular protrusions. Guide grooves 52 are provided on the opposite sides of the support seats 5 in the left-right direction. The indicating member 4 can slide along the guide grooves 52. The pair of guide grooves 52 arranged opposite each other are configured to position the indicating member 4, so that the indicating member 4 remains stable during movement.

[0046] The movable hook 2 is made of metal with a polished surface, making it smooth and rust-resistant, ensuring good hanging performance even after prolonged use. It can also be made of high-strength plastic to maintain strength while reducing weight. Its shape is a common hook, optimized for a moderate bending radius and opening size. This design allows for convenient hanging of various items such as clothing, keys, small ornaments, and bags, while preventing items from easily falling off. Two hooks are provided, each connected to a separate linkage mechanism and installed within the base 1. The movable hook 2 has an initial position and a hanging position. In the initial position, the movable hook 2 is at a higher position. When an object is hung, the movable hook 2 moves downwards along the guide channel to the hanging position under the object's gravity. When the object is removed, the movable hook 2, no longer under the object's gravity, moves downwards along the guide channel back to the initial position. The movable hook 2 has a slot 21 adapted to the linkage mechanism. The slot 21 is elongated and engages with the driven part 32 of the linkage mechanism. The movable hook 2 is also equipped with a limiting part 22 suitable for movement within the guide channel. The limiting part 22 can limit the range of movement of the movable hook 2 and prevent damage to the linkage mechanism of the suspension device when a heavy object is hung on the movable hook 2.

[0047] The indicator component 4 has a toast-like shape to simulate the appearance of toast. The indicator component 4 can be made of plastic or metal. There are two indicator components 4, corresponding one-to-one with the movable hook 2. The indicator component 4 is configured to move between a first position and a second position. In the first position, most of the indicator component 4 is located inside the cavity of the base 1, with only a small part exposed. In the second position, the area of ​​the indicator component 4 exposed inside the cavity is larger than in the first position, making it clearly visible to the user. The indicator component 4 is provided with a slide groove 41 adapted to the linkage mechanism. When the rotating shaft 31 rotates, it drives the actuator 33 to slide within the slide groove 41, thereby moving the indicator component 4 between the first and second positions. The slide groove 41 is a long, racetrack-shaped groove used to cooperate with the actuator 33 of the linkage mechanism.

[0048] The linkage mechanism includes a transfer rod 3 pivotally connected to the base 1. The transfer rod 3 includes a rotating shaft 31 rotatably supported on the base 1. The rotating shaft 31 is mounted in an arc-shaped groove 51 on the top of the support seat 5 on the base 1 via a bearing, ensuring flexible rotation.

[0049] The adapter rod 3 also includes a driven part 32 and an actuating part 33, both of which are fixed to the rotating shaft 31. The driven part 32 extends from the rotating shaft 31 toward the movable hook 2 in a rod shape, and its end is inserted into the slot 21 of the movable hook 2. When the movable hook 2 moves downward under the action of the object's gravity, the slot 21 pushes the driven part 32, thereby driving the rotating shaft 31 to rotate.

[0050] The actuating part 33 extends from the rotating shaft 31 toward the direction close to the indicating member 4, and its end is inserted into the groove 41 of the indicating member 4. When the rotating shaft 31 rotates under the action of the driven part 32, the actuating part 33 moves in the groove 41, and the movement of the actuating part 33 drives the indicating member 4 to move from the first position to the second position; when the rotating shaft 31 rotates in the opposite direction, the movable hook 2 moves upward, and the actuating part 33 drives the indicating member 4 to return from the second position to the first position.

[0051] In this embodiment, a reset spring is configured on the rotating shaft 31 to achieve reset. The reset spring is configured as a torsion spring. When the movable hook 2 loses the force of the object's gravity, the spring force of the torsion spring drives the rotating shaft 31 to rotate in the opposite direction. Through the driven part 32 and the actuating part 33, the movable hook 2 moves upward back to the initial position, and at the same time, the indicating member 4 also returns to the first position.

[0052] In another embodiment, the weight of the indicating member 4 is greater than the weight of the movable hook 2. When the movable hook 2 loses the force of gravity, the indicating member 4 moves downward under its own weight, which drives the movable hook 2 upward through the linkage mechanism, causing the movable hook 2 to return to its initial position. At the same time, the indicating member 4 returns to its first position.

[0053] Please refer to Figures 1-6 When the user hangs an object on the movable hook 2, the movable hook 2 moves downward along the guide channel to the hanging position under the weight of the object. During the movement of the movable hook 2, its groove 21 drives the driven part 32 of the linkage mechanism to move, causing the rotating shaft 31 to rotate and drive the torsion spring on the rotating shaft 31 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating shaft 31 drives the actuating part 33 to move within the slide groove 41 of the indicating member 4, thereby driving the indicating member 4 to move from the first position to the second position. At this time, the area of ​​the indicating member 4 exposed in the cavity of the base 1 increases, and the user can directly see that an item is hanging on the movable hook 2.

[0054] When the user removes the item, the movable hook 2 loses its gravity effect. The elastic force generated by the torsion spring can drive the rotating shaft 31 to rotate in the opposite direction, thereby driving the driven part 32 and the actuating part 33 to rotate, which in turn causes the movable hook 2 to move upward and return to the initial position. At the same time, the indicator component 4 also returns to the first position, and the exposed area decreases, indicating to the user that there is no item hanging on the movable hook 2.

[0055] The suspension device in this embodiment achieves simplicity, ease of operation, and a fun design through ingenious structural design and a reasonable working principle. The tight connections and efficient transmission between components ensure both stability and simplified structural complexity. Furthermore, this device overcomes the limitations of traditional suspension devices that only provide suspension, enabling diversified functionality and demonstrating high practicality and broad market application prospects. From both a user experience and commercial value perspective, this suspension device offers significant advantages and is expected to be widely applied and promoted in the field of consumer goods technology.

[0056] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A suspension device with a status indication, comprising a base and at least one movable hook for suspending an object, the movable hook being configured to move from an initial position to a suspension position under the weight of the object, and to move from the suspension position back to the initial position after the weight of the object is removed; characterized in that, The suspension device also includes: At least one indicator member is attached to the substrate, the indicator member being configured to be movable between a first position and a second position; The movable hook and the indicator member are connected by a linkage mechanism. The linkage mechanism is configured to actuate the indicator member to move from the first position to the second position when the movable hook moves from the initial position to the suspension position, and to actuate the indicator member to move from the second position to the first position when the movable hook moves from the suspension position to the initial position.

2. The suspension device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The linkage mechanism is configured to drive the indicating component to move synchronously with the movable hook.

3. The suspension device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The indicator member has a toast-shaped feature, and two indicator members are configured.

4. The suspension device according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, The substrate defines a cavity for accommodating an indicator member, wherein the indicator member disposed in the second position has a larger area exposed in the cavity than the indicator member disposed in the first position.

5. The suspension device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The linkage mechanism includes a transition rod pivotally connected to the base, the transition rod comprising: A rotating shaft that is rotatably supported on the base; The driven part, in response to the movement of the movable hook, drives the rotating shaft to rotate; and An actuator, in response to the rotation of the shaft, drives the indicating member to move up and down; Both the driven part and the actuating part are fixedly connected to the rotating shaft.

6. The suspension device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The driven part extends from the rotating shaft toward the direction of the movable hook, and the actuating part extends from the rotating shaft toward the direction of the indicating member.

7. The suspension device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that, The movable hook has a groove adapted to the driven part, and the indicating member has a groove adapted to the actuating part.

8. The suspension device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rotating shaft is equipped with a return spring for driving the rotating shaft to rotate. After the movable hook loses the gravity of the object, the return spring drives the movable hook to move from the suspended position to the initial position. The return spring is configured as a torsion spring.

9. The suspension device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The weight of the indicator component is greater than the weight of the movable hook. After the movable hook loses the gravity of the object, the indicator component moves from the second position to the first position under its own gravity.

10. The suspension device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The substrate defines a guide channel for guiding the movable hook to move up and down.

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