A portable folding easel

By designing stabilizing and restraining devices on the easel, the stability problem of the easel on unstable ground is solved, ensuring the stability of the easel during use and preventing it from loosening, thus improving the user experience of portable easels.

CN224440754UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03ZHEJIANG NORMAL UNIV

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG NORMAL UNIV
Filing Date
2025-07-10
Publication Date
2026-07-03

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Technical Problem

Existing portable folding easels are difficult to place stably on rough and irregular ground, and the fastening device is prone to loosening due to accidental contact, causing the easel to tip over.

Method used

A stabilizing device is designed, including an adjusting rod, a pin post, a slide, a pressure rod, a pressing post, a locking pin, and a return spring in a coordinated structure, as well as a limiting device that provides additional support and prevents accidental loosening through the design of an inclined pressure block and a limiting pressure handle.

Benefits of technology

It achieves stable support for the easel on unstable ground, preventing it from loosening and tipping over due to accidental touch, thus improving stability and portability.

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Abstract

This utility model provides a portable folding easel, belonging to the technical field of painting tools. It includes an easel body with a rotating frame rotatably connected to its side. A horizontal rotating rod is rotatably connected to the bottom of the rotating frame, and a support leg is fixedly connected to the bottom of the horizontal rotating rod. A paper fixing assembly is provided on the side of the easel body away from the rotating frame. A stabilizing device is provided on the outer wall of the support leg, including an adjusting rod rotatably connected to the outer wall of the support leg. A pin post is slidably mounted through the top of the adjusting rod, and an insertion component is provided on the outer wall of the pin post. A latch is fixedly connected to the moving end of the insertion component, and the insertion component includes a sliding groove formed on the outer wall of the pin post. This utility model further provides stable support for the easel, ensuring that the easel will not tip over while the user is painting.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of painting tools technology, and more specifically, to a portable folding easel. Background Technology

[0002] The development of portable folding easels stems primarily from the need for functionality, convenience, and practicality, especially for outdoor sketching, artistic creation, and teaching. With the diversification of artistic creation methods and the increase in outdoor art activities, portable easels have emerged, offering advantages such as lightness, foldability, and ease of carrying and storage. Traditional easels are typically made of heavy materials like wood and metal, resulting in a bulky structure. While they provide relatively stable support, they have limitations in portability and adjustability. For artists who need to create in different locations, especially for outdoor sketching, the size and weight of traditional easels can be inconvenient. Furthermore, traditional easels often occupy a significant amount of space, are difficult to store, and limit their usability.

[0003] A search revealed that Chinese patent CN211533201U discloses a portable folding easel, including a front recessed sliding groove; upper and lower clamps can rotate in a horizontal or vertical state corresponding to upper and lower sliding fasteners as pivots, and move up and down relative to the front recessed sliding groove guided by the upper and lower sliding fasteners; the upper and lower sliding fasteners lock the relative positions of the upper and lower clamps and the strip frame, and make the upper and lower clamps wider than the width of the strip frame in the horizontal state, forming a clamping position facing each other; or make the upper and lower clamps fold up in the vertical state to not exceed the length and width range of the strip frame; the support part moves up and down relative to the strip frame along the rear movable part, and makes the support part fold up to not exceed the length and width range of the strip frame; the support part provides adjustable angle fixing support for the drawing board fixing part through the rear movable part. It has the performance of a stable easel support and drawing board fixing structure, and also has the effects of adapting to the size of the drawing board and having a small folding volume for easy storage, but it still has the following drawbacks:

[0004] (1) When the easel is placed on rough or irregular ground, the lack of a stronger fastening device makes it difficult to keep the easel stable after placement.

[0005] (2) When the easel is set up, the user may accidentally touch the fixing components when adjusting the position of the drawing paper or frame, causing the fastening components to loosen or reset. To address this, a portable folding easel is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to address the problem that existing easels are difficult to place stably on rough or irregular surfaces due to the lack of stronger fastening devices.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0008] The present invention is as follows: a portable folding easel includes an easel body, a rotating frame rotatably connected to the side of the easel body, a flat rotating rod rotatably connected to the bottom of the rotating frame, a support leg fixedly connected to the bottom of the flat rotating rod, and a paper fixing assembly provided on the side of the easel body away from the rotating frame. The characteristic feature is that a stabilizing device is provided on the outer wall of the support leg, the stabilizing device including an adjusting rod rotatably connected to the outer wall of the support leg, a pin post slidably mounted through the top of the adjusting rod, an insertion assembly provided on the outer wall of the pin post, and a snap fastener fixedly connected to the moving end of the insertion assembly.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the insertion component includes a sliding groove, which is formed on the outer wall of the insertion post. A pressure rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove, and a pressing post is fixedly connected to the bottom of the pressure rod. The outer wall of the locking pin passes through and is slidably installed on the outer wall of the insertion post. An inclined pressure block is fixedly connected to one end of the locking pin near the pressing post. A return spring is provided between the side of the inclined pressure block near the locking pin and the inner wall of the insertion post. The inclined pressure block is a movable part of the insertion component.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the drawing paper fixing assembly includes an elastic telescopic rod, the fixed end of which is fixedly connected to the side of the easel body away from the rotating frame, the telescopic end of which is fixedly connected to a flat push plate, and the side of the flat push plate close to the easel body is fixedly connected to a paper pressing cone.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the bottom of the insert post is set in a pointed cone shape, and the side of the clip away from the inclined pressure block is set in a pointed cone shape.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the top of the inclined pressure block is set with an inclined surface, and the top inclined surface of the inclined pressure block is located on the movement trajectory of the bottom of the extrusion column.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a limiting device is provided on the outer wall of the insert post. The limiting device includes a rotating post, and a limiting handle is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating post away from the insert post. A torsion spring is provided between the side of the limiting handle near the rotating post and the outer wall of the insert post.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the limiting handle is made of a highly wear-resistant material, and the top of the protruding handle of the limiting handle is located on the movement trajectory of the pressure rod.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. Through the set stabilizing device, the adjusting rod, the insert post, the slide, the pressure rod, the squeezing post, the locking pin, the inclined pressure block, and the return spring cooperate. After the inclined surface of the inclined pressure block is subjected to a vertical force, it moves towards the inner wall of the insert post. The movement of the inclined pressure block towards the inner wall of the insert post drives the locking pin to move away from the squeezing post, so that the locking pin is inserted into the fixed base, thereby providing more stable support for the easel and ensuring that the easel will not tip over when the user is painting.

[0017] 2. By setting a limiting device, the rotating column, the limiting handle, and the torsion spring work together. When the pressure bar moves and passes the limiting handle, the protrusion of the limiting handle is no longer subjected to the force of the pressure bar, so that the limiting handle is reset under the action of the torsion spring. This allows the limiting handle to limit the position of the pressure bar, preventing the user from accidentally touching the pressure bar when copying and framing the scene, which could cause the easel fixing structure to loosen and tip over. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the portable folding easel provided by this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the elastic telescopic rod of the portable folding easel provided by this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustable rod of the portable folding easel provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 The portable folding easel provided by this utility model Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pressure handle of the portable folding easel provided by this utility model.

[0023] The diagram shows: 1. Easel body; 2. Rotating frame; 3. Horizontal rotating rod; 4. Support leg; 5. Fixing component; 51. Elastic telescopic rod; 52. Flat push plate; 53. Paper pressing cone; 6. Stabilizing device; 61. Adjusting rod; 62. Insert pin post; 63. Slide groove; 64. Pressure rod; 65. Extrusion post; 66. Clip; 67. Angled pressure block; 68. Return spring; 7. Limiting device; 71. Rotating column; 72. Limiting pressure handle; 73. Torsion spring. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model.

[0025] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely to illustrate some embodiments of the utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0026] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features and technical solutions in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0027] 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.

[0028] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, this embodiment proposes a portable folding easel, including an easel body 1. A rotating frame 2 is rotatably connected to the side of the easel body 1. A horizontal rotating rod 3 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the rotating frame 2. A support leg 4 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the horizontal rotating rod 3. A paper fixing assembly 5 is provided on the side of the easel body 1 away from the rotating frame 2. A stabilizing device 6 is provided on the outer wall of the support leg 4. The stabilizing device 6 includes an adjusting rod 61, which is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the support leg 4. A pin post 62 is slidably installed through the top of the adjusting rod 61. An insertion assembly is provided on the outer wall of the pin post 62. A rivet 66 is fixedly connected to the moving end of the insertion assembly. The insertion assembly includes a groove 63, which is formed on the outer wall of the pin post 62. A pressure rod 64 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the groove 63. A pressing post 65 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the pressure rod 64. The outer wall of the rivet 66 is slidably connected to the pin post 62. The insert pin 66 is slidably mounted on the outer wall of the insert post 62. A slanted pressure block 67 is fixedly connected to one end of the pin 66 near the pressing post 65. A return spring 68 is provided between the side of the slanted pressure block 67 near the pin 66 and the inner wall of the insert post 62. The slanted pressure block 67 is a movable part of the insert assembly. The drawing paper fixing assembly 5 includes an elastic telescopic rod 51. The fixed end of the elastic telescopic rod 51 is fixedly connected to the side of the easel body 1 away from the rotating frame 2. A flat push plate 52 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the elastic telescopic rod 51. A paper pressing cone 53 is fixedly connected to the side of the flat push plate 52 near the easel body 1. The bottom of the insert post 62 is conical, and the side of the pin 66 away from the slanted pressure block 67 is also conical. The top of the slanted pressure block 67 is slanted, and the slanted top of the slanted pressure block 67 is located on the movement trajectory of the bottom of the pressing post 65. The conical shape allows for better insertion into the fixing base.

[0029] According to the above structure, when starting to paint, the user pulls the flat push plate 52, causing it to move away from the easel body 1. This movement of the flat push plate 52 away from the easel body 1 causes the paper-pressing cone 53 to move away from the easel body 1. After placing the painting paper on the easel body 1, the user releases the flat push plate 52. Under the elastic force of the elastic telescopic rod 51, the flat push plate 52 moves towards the easel body 1. This movement of the flat push plate 52 towards the easel body 1 causes the paper-pressing cone 53 to move towards the easel body 1, thus fixing the position of the painting paper. When the user selects... After the fixed position is determined, the user inserts the pin 62 into the fixed base. Then, the user presses the lever 64, which moves downward, causing the pressing column 65 to move downward. The downward movement of the pressing column 65 causes it to apply a vertical force to the inclined surface of the inclined pressure block 67. After being subjected to the vertical force, the inclined surface of the inclined pressure block 67 moves towards the inner wall of the pin 62. The movement of the inclined pressure block 67 towards the inner wall of the pin 62 causes the locking pin 66 to move away from the pressing column 65, so that the locking pin 66 is inserted into the fixed base. This further provides stable support for the easel and ensures that the easel will not tip over when the user is painting.

[0030] like Figure 5 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, based on the above method, a limiting device 7 is further provided on the outer wall of the insert post 62. The limiting device 7 includes a rotating post 71. A limiting handle 72 is fixedly connected to the end of the rotating post 71 away from the insert post 62. A torsion spring 73 is provided between the side of the limiting handle 72 near the rotating post 71 and the outer wall of the insert post 62. The limiting handle 72 is made of a highly wear-resistant material. The top of the protruding handle of the limiting handle 72 is located on the movement trajectory of the pressure rod 64. The highly wear-resistant material can greatly improve its service durability.

[0031] According to the above structure, the downward movement of the pressure rod 64 causes it to apply a vertical squeezing force to the protrusion of the limiting pressure handle 72. After being squeezed, the protrusion of the limiting pressure handle 72 rotates under the restriction of the rotating column 71. After the pressure rod 64 moves and passes the limiting pressure handle 72, the protrusion of the limiting pressure handle 72 is no longer subjected to the force of the pressure rod 64. The limiting pressure handle 72 is then reset under the action of the torsion spring 73, thereby limiting the position of the pressure rod 64 and preventing the user from accidentally touching the pressure rod 64 when sketching, which could cause the easel fixing structure to loosen and tip over.

[0032] All technical features in this embodiment can be freely combined according to actual needs.

[0033] The above embodiments are preferred implementations of this utility model. In addition, this utility model can also be implemented in other ways. Any obvious substitutions without departing from the concept of this technical solution are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A portable folding easel, comprising an easel body (1), a rotating frame (2) rotatably connected to the side of the easel body (1), a horizontal rotating rod (3) rotatably connected to the bottom of the rotating frame (2), a support leg (4) fixedly connected to the bottom of the horizontal rotating rod (3), and a drawing paper fixing assembly (5) provided on the side of the easel body (1) away from the rotating frame (2), characterized in that, A stabilizing device (6) is provided on the outer wall of the support leg (4). The stabilizing device (6) includes an adjusting rod (61), which is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the support leg (4). A pin post (62) is slidably installed through the top of the adjusting rod (61). An insertion component is provided on the outer wall of the pin post (62), and a rivet (66) is fixedly connected to the moving end of the insertion component.

2. A portable folding easel according to claim 1, wherein, The insertion assembly includes a groove (63) formed on the outer wall of the insertion post (62). A pressure rod (64) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the groove (63). A pressing post (65) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the pressure rod (64). The outer wall of the snap pin (66) is penetrated and slidably mounted on the outer wall of the insertion post (62). A slanted pressure block (67) is fixedly connected to one end of the snap pin (66) near the pressing post (65). A return spring (68) is provided between the side of the slanted pressure block (67) near the snap pin (66) and the inner wall of the insertion post (62). The slanted pressure block (67) is a movable part of the insertion assembly.

3. A portable folding easel according to claim 1, wherein The drawing paper fixing assembly (5) includes an elastic telescopic rod (51). The fixed end of the elastic telescopic rod (51) is fixedly connected to the side of the easel body (1) away from the rotating frame (2). The telescopic end of the elastic telescopic rod (51) is fixedly connected to a flat push plate (52). The side of the flat push plate (52) close to the easel body (1) is fixedly connected to a paper pressing cone (53).

4. A portable folding easel according to claim 2, wherein, The bottom of the insert post (62) is conical, and the side of the clip (66) away from the inclined pressure block (67) is conical.

5. A portable folding easel according to claim 2, wherein, The top of the inclined pressure block (67) is set with an incline, and the top incline of the inclined pressure block (67) is located on the movement trajectory of the bottom of the extrusion column (65).

6. A portable folding easel according to claim 1, wherein, A limiting device (7) is provided on the outer wall of the insert post (62). The limiting device (7) includes a rotating post (71). A limiting handle (72) is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating post (71) away from the insert post (62). A torsion spring (73) is provided between the side of the limiting handle (72) near the rotating post (71) and the outer wall of the insert post (62).

7. A portable folding easel according to claim 6, wherein The limiting handle (72) is made of a highly wear-resistant material, and the top of the protruding handle (72) is located on the movement trajectory of the pressure rod (64).