A folding hinge for a folding shed

Abstract

This utility model discloses a folding hinge for a folding tent, including a first connecting body, a second connecting body, and a rotating shaft. The first connecting body is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the second connecting body is rotatably sleeved on the rotating shaft. The second connecting body rotates around the rotating shaft. A locking mechanism is provided between the first connecting body and the second connecting body. The locking mechanism is used to lock or release the rotation of the first connecting body and the second connecting body. The locking mechanism includes a locking element and a locking hole. The locking element is slidably disposed on the second connecting body, and the locking hole is disposed on the first connecting body. The locking element slides in the locking hole to achieve locking and unlocking. The locking mechanism between the first connecting body and the second connecting body can achieve quick locking and unlocking by sliding the locking element in the locking hole. The operation is extremely simple and requires no additional tools or parts. At the same time, it overcomes the defects of traditional bolt and pin fixing methods, which are cumbersome to operate and easy to lose parts.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of folding shed technology, specifically to a folding hinge for folding sheds. Background Technology

[0002] Folding awnings (such as sunshades, awnings, and temporary tents) are widely used in outdoor recreation, commercial activities, and temporary storage due to their ease of storage, transportation, and deployment. Hinges, as key connecting components of the folding awning frame, directly affect the stability, ease of operation, and lifespan of the folding awning.

[0003] Currently, most hinge structures used in folding tents employ bolts and pins for fixing, either by tightening the bolts or inserting individual pins. While this method provides good locking force, it is cumbersome to operate, has low unfolding and folding efficiency, and additional bolts or pins are easily lost. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a new type of folding hinge for folding tents to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, simplifying the structure, reducing costs, and improving operational convenience and environmental adaptability while ensuring structural strength and reliable locking. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a folding hinge for a folding shed, wherein a locking mechanism is provided between the first connecting body and the second connecting body. The locking mechanism can quickly lock and unlock by sliding the locking part in the locking hole. The operation is extremely simple and does not require additional tools or parts. At the same time, it overcomes the defects of traditional bolt and pin fixing methods, such as cumbersome operation and easy loss of parts.

[0005] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A folding hinge for a folding tent includes a first connecting body, a second connecting body, and a rotating shaft. The first connecting body is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the second connecting body is rotatably sleeved on the rotating shaft and rotates around the rotating shaft.

[0007] The feature is that a locking mechanism is provided between the first connecting body and the second connecting body. The locking mechanism is used to lock or release the rotation of the first connecting body and the second connecting body. The locking mechanism includes a locking member and a locking hole. The locking member is slidably disposed on the second connecting body, and the locking hole is disposed on the first connecting body. The locking member slides in the locking hole to achieve locking and unlocking. The locking mechanism between the first connecting body and the second connecting body can achieve quick locking and unlocking by sliding the locking member in the locking hole. The operation is extremely simple and does not require additional tools or parts. At the same time, it overcomes the defects of traditional bolt and pin fixing methods, which are cumbersome to operate and easy to lose parts.

[0008] Furthermore, the locking component includes a limiting post and a limiting protrusion. The limiting protrusion is fixedly disposed at one end of the limiting post, and the outer diameter of the limiting protrusion is larger than the outer diameter of the limiting post. The limiting post slides along the second connecting body. The locking hole includes a locking part and an unlocking part, which are connected. The limiting protrusion is inserted into the locking hole through the unlocking part. The limiting post moves along the length of the locking part. The locking part is used to restrict the limiting protrusion from disengaging from the locking hole. The limiting protrusion and the locking part cooperate to form a reliable anti-disengagement structure, ensuring that the locking component will not accidentally disengage from the locking hole due to vibration or slight external force in the locked state. The unlocking part provides a channel for the insertion of the limiting protrusion. The sliding of the limiting post within the locking part realizes the stable maintenance of the locked state and the unlocking operation. The structure is ingenious and has a good self-locking effect.

[0009] Furthermore, the second connecting body is provided with a limiting through hole, through which the limiting post passes. The diameter of the limiting through hole is smaller than the outer diameter of the limiting protrusion. The limiting through hole is set in correspondence with the locking hole. The limiting post slides along the limiting through hole. The design of the limiting through hole precisely guides the sliding direction of the limiting post, ensuring that the locking component can be accurately and smoothly inserted into or withdrawn from the locking hole. At the same time, the diameter of the limiting through hole is smaller than the outer diameter of the limiting protrusion, which effectively prevents the locking component from falling off the second connecting body during the sliding process, thereby improving the integration and reliability of the components.

[0010] Furthermore, the second connecting body is provided with a through-hole, and the end of the limiting post away from the limiting protrusion passes through the through-hole. The limiting post moves along the through-hole, and the through-hole provides the necessary sliding stroke space for the limiting post, allowing the locking member to move fully within its length range to achieve locking and unlocking functions.

[0011] Furthermore, the limiting post is connected to a limiting plate, which is used to prevent the limiting post from dislodging from the through hole. The design of the limiting plate effectively prevents the limiting post from accidentally coming out of the through hole during operation, avoiding the loss of parts and further enhancing the overall integrity and safety of the device.

[0012] Furthermore, the limiting plate has a positioning hole, and the locking component has a positioning post. The locking component is installed in the positioning hole through the positioning post. The design of the positioning hole and the positioning post facilitates the installation and positioning between the locking component and the limiting plate.

[0013] Furthermore, two sets of locking components and locking holes are provided to enhance the hinge's resistance to torsional loads and overall stability in the locked state, effectively preventing deflection or failure that may occur with single-point locking.

[0014] Furthermore, the rotating shaft is equipped with a mounting post, and the second connecting body is connected to a sleeve. The sleeve has a mounting hole, and the second connecting body is mounted on the mounting post through the mounting hole. The second connecting body is rotatably connected on the rotating shaft through the cooperation between the sleeve and the mounting post. The structure is compact and reasonable. At the same time, the cooperation between the mounting hole and the mounting post is easy to process and assemble, which improves the manufacturability and consistency of the product.

[0015] Furthermore, the first connecting body is welded and fixed to the rotating shaft, and the second connecting body is welded and fixed to the sleeve. The welding method ensures high connection strength and can withstand large loads, thus ensuring the structural stability of the hinge during long-term use and repeated folding and unfolding, and preventing it from loosening and failing.

[0016] Furthermore, a first reinforcing rib is welded between the first connecting body and the rotating shaft, and a second reinforcing rib is welded between the second connecting body and the sleeve. The welding of the reinforcing ribs significantly enhances the connection rigidity between the first connecting body and the rotating shaft, as well as between the second connecting body and the sleeve, effectively resisting bending stress and torsional stress, preventing deformation, cracking or breakage of key connection parts due to excessive force, and greatly improving the load-bearing capacity and service life of the hinge.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The locking mechanism of this utility model includes a locking member and a locking hole. The locking member is slidably disposed on the second connecting body, and the locking hole is disposed on the first connecting body. The locking member slides in the locking hole to achieve locking and unlocking. A locking mechanism is provided between the first connecting body and the second connecting body. This locking mechanism can achieve quick locking and unlocking by sliding the locking member in the locking hole. The operation is extremely simple and requires no additional tools or parts. At the same time, it overcomes the defects of traditional bolt and pin fixing methods, such as cumbersome operation and easy loss of parts. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a folding hinge for a folding shed after it has been unfolded according to this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a folding hinge for a folding shed after folding, according to this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first connecting body and the rotating shaft in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second connector and the sleeve in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the locking component and the limiting plate in this utility model.

[0026] In the figure: 1-First connecting body; 2-Second connecting body; 3-Rotating shaft; 4-Locking component; 5-Locking hole; 6-Limiting post; 7-Limiting protrusion; 8-Locking part; 9-Unlocking part; 10-Limiting through hole; 11-Through hole; 12-Limiting plate; 13-Mounting post; 14-Sleeve; 15-Mounting hole; 16-First reinforcing rib; 17-Second reinforcing rib; 18-Positioning hole; 19-Positioning post. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this utility model discloses a folding hinge for a folding shed, which includes a first connecting body 1, a second connecting body 2, a rotating shaft 3, and a locking mechanism.

[0029] The first connecting body 1 is welded and fixed to the rotating shaft 3. The second connecting body 2 is welded and fixed to the sleeve 14. The second connecting body 2 is rotatably sleeved on the rotating shaft 3 through the sleeve 14, so that the second connecting body 2 rotates around the rotating shaft 3. The locking mechanism is set between the first connecting body 1 and the second connecting body 2. The locking mechanism locks or releases the rotation of the first connecting body 1 and the second connecting body 2. In this embodiment, welding is used for fixing, so that the connection strength between the first connecting body 1 and the rotating shaft 3 and between the second connecting body 2 and the sleeve 14 is high, which can withstand a large load and ensure the structural firmness of the hinge during long-term use and repeated folding and unfolding, and it is not easy to loosen and fail.

[0030] The locking mechanism includes a locking element 4 and a locking hole 5. The locking element 4 is slidably disposed on the second connecting body 2, and the locking hole 5 is disposed on the first connecting body 1. The locking element 4 slides in the locking hole 5 to achieve locking and unlocking. A locking mechanism is provided between the first connecting body 1 and the second connecting body 2. This locking mechanism can achieve quick locking and unlocking by sliding the locking element 4 in the locking hole 5. The operation is extremely simple and does not require additional tools or parts. At the same time, it overcomes the defects of traditional bolt and pin fixing methods, such as cumbersome operation and easy loss of parts.

[0031] In this utility model, the number of locking parts 4 and locking holes 5 can be set in multiple groups, depending on the actual use. In this embodiment, two sets of locking parts 4 and locking holes 5 are provided to improve the hinge's resistance to torsional load and overall stability in the locked state, and effectively prevent deflection or failure that may occur when locking at a single point.

[0032] The locking component 4 includes a limiting post 6 and a limiting protrusion 7. The limiting protrusion 7 is fixedly disposed at one end of the limiting post 6. The second connecting body 2 has a limiting through hole 10 on the side near the limiting protrusion 7. The limiting post 6 passes through the limiting through hole 10 and slides along the limiting through hole 10. The design of the limiting through hole 10 precisely guides the sliding direction of the limiting post 6, ensuring that the locking component 4 can be accurately and smoothly inserted into or withdrawn from the locking hole 5.

[0033] The outer diameter of the limiting protrusion 7 is larger than the outer diameter of the limiting post 6 and the diameter of the limiting through hole 10, which effectively prevents the locking part 4 from falling off the second connecting body 2 during the sliding process, thereby improving the integration and reliability of the components.

[0034] The second connecting body 2 has a through hole 11 on the side opposite to the limiting through hole 10. The end of the limiting post 6 away from the limiting protrusion 7 passes through the through hole 11 and is connected to the limiting plate 12. The limiting post 6 moves along the through hole 11. The through hole 11 provides the necessary sliding stroke space for the limiting post 6, allowing the locking member 4 to move fully within its length range to achieve locking and unlocking functions. The design of the limiting plate 12 effectively prevents the limiting post 6 from accidentally coming out of the through hole 11 during operation, avoiding the loss of parts and further enhancing the overall integrity and safety of the device.

[0035] The limit plate 12 has a rectangular structure with rounded corners to prevent accidental contact and collisions.

[0036] The limiting plate 12 has a positioning hole 18, and the locking member 4 has a positioning post 19. The locking member 4 is installed in the positioning hole 18 through the positioning post 19. The design of the positioning hole 18 and the positioning post 19 facilitates the installation and positioning between the locking member 4 and the limiting plate 12. After the locking member 4 and the limiting plate 12 are installed, they can be fixed by welding or other methods.

[0037] The limiting through hole 10 is positioned corresponding to the locking hole 5. The locking hole 5 includes a locking part 8 and an unlocking part 9, which are connected. The limiting protrusion 7 is inserted into the locking hole 5 through the unlocking part 9. The limiting post 6 moves along the length of the locking part 8. The outer diameter of the limiting protrusion 7 is less than or equal to the hole diameter of the unlocking part 9 and greater than the hole diameter of the locking part 8. The locking part 8 restricts the limiting protrusion 7 from disengaging from the locking hole 5. The limiting protrusion 7 and the locking part 8 cooperate to form a reliable anti-disengagement structure, ensuring that the locking part 4 will not accidentally disengage from the locking hole 5 due to vibration or slight external force in the locked state. The unlocking part 9 provides a channel for the insertion of the limiting protrusion 7. The sliding of the limiting post 6 in the locking part 8 realizes the stable maintenance of the locked state and the unlocking operation. The structure is ingenious and has a good self-locking effect.

[0038] In this embodiment, the limiting protrusion 7 is an arc-shaped conical structure, which facilitates the insertion of the limiting protrusion 7 into the unlocking part 9.

[0039] Furthermore, mounting posts 13 are provided at both ends of the rotating shaft 3, and mounting holes 15 are provided on the sleeve 14. The second connecting body 2 is mounted on the mounting posts 13 through the mounting holes 15. The second connecting body 2 is rotatably connected on the rotating shaft 3 through the cooperation between the sleeve 14 and the mounting posts 13. The structure is compact and reasonable. At the same time, the cooperation between the mounting holes 15 and the mounting posts 13 is easy to process and assemble, which improves the manufacturability and consistency of the product.

[0040] A first reinforcing rib 16 is welded between the first connecting body 1 and the rotating shaft 3, and a second reinforcing rib 17 is welded between the second connecting body 2 and the sleeve 14. The welding of the reinforcing ribs significantly enhances the connection rigidity between the first connecting body 1 and the rotating shaft 3, and between the second connecting body 2 and the sleeve 14, effectively resisting bending stress and torsional stress, preventing deformation, cracking or breakage of key connection parts due to excessive force, and greatly improving the load-bearing capacity and service life of the hinge.

[0041] The embodiments of this utility model are not limited thereto. Based on the above embodiments of this utility model, using conventional technical knowledge and common methods in the field, without departing from the basic technical idea of ​​this utility model and without conflict, the above preferred embodiments can be modified, replaced or combined in various other forms. All other embodiments obtained fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A folding hinge for a folding tent, comprising a first connecting body, a second connecting body, and a rotating shaft, wherein the first connecting body is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, the second connecting body is rotatably sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the second connecting body rotates around the rotating shaft; Its features are: A locking mechanism is provided between the first connecting body and the second connecting body. The locking mechanism is used to lock or release the rotation of the first connecting body and the second connecting body. The locking mechanism includes a locking member and a locking hole. The locking member is slidably disposed on the second connecting body, and the locking hole is disposed on the first connecting body. The locking member slides in the locking hole to achieve locking and releasing.

2. The folding hinge for a folding tent according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking member includes a limiting post and a limiting protrusion. The limiting protrusion is fixedly disposed at one end of the limiting post. The outer diameter of the limiting protrusion is larger than the outer diameter of the limiting post. The limiting post slides along the second connecting body. The locking hole includes a locking part and an unlocking part. The locking part communicates with the unlocking part. The limiting protrusion is inserted into the locking hole through the unlocking part. The limiting post moves along the length direction of the locking part. The locking part is used to limit the limiting protrusion from disengaging from the locking hole.

3. A folding hinge for a folding tent according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second connecting body is provided with a limiting through hole, the limiting post passes through the limiting through hole, the diameter of the limiting through hole is smaller than the outer diameter of the limiting protrusion, the limiting through hole is correspondingly provided with the locking hole, and the limiting post slides along the limiting through hole.

4. A folding hinge for a folding tent according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second connector has a through hole, and the end of the limiting post away from the limiting protrusion passes through the through hole, and the limiting post moves along the through hole.

5. A folding hinge for a folding shed according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting post is connected to a limiting plate, which is used to prevent the limiting post from disengaging from the through hole.

6. A folding hinge for a folding shed according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting plate has a positioning hole, and the locking member has a positioning post. The locking member is installed in the positioning hole through the positioning post.

7. A folding hinge for a folding shed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking element and the locking hole are provided in two sets.

8. A folding hinge for a folding shed according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating shaft is provided with a mounting post, and the second connecting body is connected to a sleeve. The sleeve has a mounting hole, and the second connecting body is mounted on the mounting post through the mounting hole.

9. A folding hinge for a folding tent according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first connector is welded and fixed to the rotating shaft, and the second connector is welded and fixed to the sleeve.

10. A folding hinge for a folding shed according to claim 8, characterized in that: A first reinforcing rib is welded between the first connecting body and the rotating shaft, and a second reinforcing rib is welded between the second connecting body and the sleeve.

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