Plastic end cap for a metal curtain rod
By designing an octagonal base and a textured handle for the plastic end cap, the problem of inconvenient operation of metal curtain rod end caps was solved, achieving stable installation and easy operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 湖南乐诚达电子商务有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
The end caps of existing metal curtain rods are prone to rotation and sliding during use, making them inconvenient to operate.
Design a plastic end cap with an octagonal base and textured outer wall for the handle. Combined with the octagonal outer contour and hexagonal protrusions of the anti-slip pad, enhance friction to prevent rotation and slippage.
It achieves stable positioning of the base on the wall and convenient operation of the handle, improving the ease of installation and disassembly.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of curtain rods, and in particular to a plastic end cap for a metal curtain rod. Background Technology
[0002] Metal curtain rods are decorative rods used to hang curtains, primarily made of metal. These rods are not only practical but also highly decorative due to their diverse material choices and exquisite designs. Metal curtain rods are typically made of iron, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, and other metals, each with its own characteristics and advantages. For example, wrought iron curtain rods have a rustic and elegant style, often used to create retro or country-style home environments; aluminum alloy curtain rods are lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and not easily deformed, suitable for modern minimalist home décor; stainless steel curtain rods are favored for their durability and rust resistance; and copper curtain rods, with their luxurious appearance and excellent electrical conductivity, are the first choice for high-end home décor.
[0003] To enable quick wall installation of metal curtain rods, end caps are typically installed at the ends of the rods. These end caps mainly consist of a base, a handle, an inner tube, and an anti-slip pad. The base has a positioning hole. The handle, hollow in structure, rotatably engages with the inner end of the base, and its inner wall has internal threads. The inner end of the inner tube has a positioning part that mates with the positioning hole. The outer wall of the inner tube has external threads that engage with the internal threads. The anti-slip pad is fixed to the outer end of the base. During use, rotating the handle moves the base closer to or further from the inner tube, thus securing or loosening the metal curtain rod. However, in existing technology, the end caps have a circular overall shape, making it easy for the base to rotate relative to the wall. Furthermore, the handle lacks texture, leading to slippage during operation and making it inconvenient to use. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the current end caps for metal curtain rods. Summary of the Invention
[0004] In view of this, the present invention addresses the deficiencies of the existing technology, and its main purpose is to provide a plastic end cap for a metal curtain rod, which can effectively solve the problem of inconvenience in using the existing end caps of metal curtain rods.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A plastic end cap for a metal curtain rod includes a base, a handle, an inner tube, and an anti-slip pad. The base has a positioning hole. The handle is rotatably fitted onto the inner end of the base and has a hollow structure with internal threads on its inner wall. The inner end of the inner tube has a positioning part that is inserted into the positioning hole for positioning. The outer wall of the inner tube has external threads that are screwed into the internal threads. The anti-slip pad is fixed to the outer end of the base. The maximum outer contour of the base is octagonal, and the outer wall of the handle has textures to increase friction.
[0006] Preferably, the base, handle, and inner tube are all made of plastic.
[0007] Preferably, the anti-slip mat is made of silicone.
[0008] Preferably, the base includes a base and a fitting portion integrally extending from the base. The base has an octagonal structure, the positioning hole is located on the fitting portion, and the handle can be actively fitted onto the outside of the fitting portion for connection.
[0009] Preferably, the cross-section of the positioning hole is triangular, and correspondingly, the cross-section of the positioning part is also triangular.
[0010] Preferably, the anti-slip mat is adapted to the base, and the outer contour of the anti-slip mat is an octagonal structure.
[0011] Preferably, the outer end of the base is provided with a plurality of fixing posts, and correspondingly, the inner side of the anti-slip pad is provided with a plurality of protruding posts, each of which is recessed with a fixing hole, and the plurality of fixing posts are inserted into the corresponding fixing holes for fixation.
[0012] Preferably, the outer surface of the anti-slip pad is provided with a plurality of protrusions, which are evenly spaced and each protrusion is a hexagonal structure.
[0013] Preferably, the texture is composed of multiple square planes, which are densely spaced on the outer wall of the handle.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, as can be seen from the above technical solution: By designing the base's outermost contour as an octagonal structure, the base is better positioned on the wall and less prone to rotation. At the same time, the outer wall of the handle has textured patterns to increase friction, making it less likely to slip when rotating the handle, and making it very simple and quick to operate. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional assembly diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2This is a three-dimensional assembly schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention from another angle; Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is an exploded view from another angle of a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 10. Base 11. Base 12. Fitting part 101. Positioning hole 102. Secure 20. Grip 21. Internal thread 22. Texture 30. Inner tube; 31. Positioning part 32, External thread 40, Anti-slip pad 41. Protruding pillar 42. Protruding part 401. Fixing hole. Detailed Implementation
[0017] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, it illustrates the specific structure of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, including a base 10, a handle 20, an inner tube 30, and an anti-slip pad 40.
[0018] The base 10 is provided with a positioning hole 101. The maximum outer contour of the base 10 is octagonal. Specifically, the base 10 includes a base 11 and a fitting portion 12 integrally extending from the base 11. The base 11 has an octagonal structure, and the positioning hole 101 is located on the fitting portion 12. The cross-section of the positioning hole 101 is triangular, and the fitting portion 12 is cylindrical. In this embodiment, the base 10 is made of plastic. Furthermore, a plurality of fixing posts 102 protrude from the outer end of the base 10.
[0019] The handle 20 is rotatably fitted onto the inner end of the base 10. The handle 20 has a hollow structure, with an internal thread 21 on its inner wall and a texture 22 on its outer wall to increase friction. In this embodiment, the handle 20 is made of plastic and has a cylindrical structure with openings at both ends. The handle 20 is rotatably fitted onto the outer side of the fitting part 12. The texture 22 is composed of multiple square planes, which are densely spaced on the outer wall of the handle 20.
[0020] The inner tube 30 has a positioning part 31 at its inner end, which is inserted into the positioning hole 101 for positioning. Furthermore, the outer wall of the inner tube 30 is provided with an external thread 32, which is screwed into the internal thread 21. In this embodiment, the inner tube 30 is made of plastic, and the cross-section of the positioning part 31 is triangular.
[0021] The anti-slip mat 40 is fixed to the outer end of the base 10. In this embodiment, the anti-slip mat 40 is made of silicone. Furthermore, the anti-slip mat 40 is adapted to the base 10, and its outer contour is octagonal. Additionally, the inner surface of the anti-slip mat 40 has a plurality of protruding posts 41, each of which has a recessed fixing hole 401. The plurality of fixing posts 102 are inserted into the corresponding fixing holes 401 for fixation. Furthermore, the outer surface of the anti-slip mat 40 has a plurality of protrusions 42, which are evenly spaced and each protrusion 42 is hexagonal.
[0022] The usage method of this embodiment is described in detail below: In use, the inner tube 30 is fixedly connected to the outer end of the metal curtain rod, with the anti-slip pad 40 facing the wall. When the handle 20 is turned clockwise, the base 10 moves away from the inner tube 30, causing the anti-slip pad 40 to come into close contact with the wall, thus securing the metal curtain rod in place. When the handle 20 is turned counterclockwise, the base 10 moves closer to the inner tube 30, causing the anti-slip pad 40 to separate from the wall, allowing the metal curtain rod to be removed.
[0023] The key design feature of this invention is that by designing the maximum outer contour of the base as an octagonal structure, the base can be better positioned on the wall and is less prone to rotation. At the same time, the outer wall of the handle is formed with textures to increase friction, making it less likely to slip when rotating the handle, and making it very simple and quick to operate.
[0024] The technical principles of this utility model have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of this utility model without any inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A plastic end cap for a metal curtain rod, comprising a base, a handle, an inner tube, and an anti-slip pad; the base has a positioning hole; the handle is rotatably fitted onto the inner end of the base, the handle is hollow, and the inner wall of the handle has an internal thread; the inner end of the inner tube has a positioning part, which is inserted into the positioning hole for positioning; the outer wall of the inner tube has an external thread, which is screwed onto the internal thread; the anti-slip pad is fixed to the outer end of the base; characterized in that: The base has an octagonal outer contour, and the outer wall of the grip has textured surfaces to increase friction.
2. The plastic end cap for a metal curtain rod as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The base, handle, and inner tube are all made of plastic.
3. The plastic end cap for a metal curtain rod as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-slip mat is made of silicone.
4. The plastic end cap for a metal curtain rod as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The base includes a base and a fitting portion integrally extending from the base. The base has an octagonal structure. The positioning hole is located on the fitting portion. The handle can be actively fitted onto the outside of the fitting portion for connection.
5. The plastic end cap for a metal curtain rod as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-section of the positioning hole is triangular, and correspondingly, the cross-section of the positioning part is also triangular.
6. The plastic end cap for a metal curtain rod as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-slip pad is adapted to the base, and the outer contour of the anti-slip pad is an octagonal structure.
7. The plastic end cap for a metal curtain rod as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The outer end of the base is provided with a plurality of fixing posts, and the inner side of the anti-slip pad is provided with a plurality of protruding posts. Each protruding post is recessed with a fixing hole, and the plurality of fixing posts are inserted into the corresponding fixing holes for fixing.
8. The plastic end cap for a metal curtain rod as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the anti-slip pad is provided with multiple protrusions, which are evenly spaced and each protrusion is a hexagonal structure.
9. The plastic end cap for a metal curtain rod as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The texture is composed of multiple square planes, which are densely spaced on the outer wall of the handle.