A notebook with a toy attached.
By incorporating air cushions and elastic elements into the laptop casing, an air buffer layer is formed, solving the problem of easily damaged laptop casings and increasing interactivity and aesthetics.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO ZHENHAI CHENGDI STATIONERY
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing laptop casing structures lack cushioning, resulting in easily dented corners, wear and tear on the flexible outer skin, limited functionality, and a lack of interactivity.
An air cushion is used to cover the outer surface and edges of the cardboard, forming an air buffer layer. It is connected to the elastic part through air channels. The elastic part expands and absorbs energy when compressed. A fluffy layer is added to the flexible skin to enhance protection and aesthetics. The four corners of the cardboard are rounded.
It effectively reduces corner dents and wear on the flexible skin, provides interactive entertainment functions, and enhances protection and aesthetics.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of paper notebook technology, and specifically relates to a notebook with a toy attached. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, most commercially available notebooks use a two-layer composite structure of "flexible outer skin + cardboard": the outer skin is made of PVC, PU, or paper, which is directly bonded to the surface of rigid grey board / white cardboard using adhesive to form a printable cover. This solution is mature in technology and low in cost, and has become the industry mainstream.
[0003] However, in this composite structure, the flexible outer layer and the cardboard are directly bonded together without any cushioning. When the notebook is dropped or bumped, the impact is directly transmitted to the cardboard, making it prone to corner dents and damage to the flexible outer layer. Furthermore, in daily use, the corners and edges wear down first, and once worn through, the internal cardboard is exposed, affecting the appearance and becoming irreparable. In addition, traditional covers only serve to protect the inner pages and for decoration, lacking interactive and engaging features, resulting in a relatively simple function.
[0004] Therefore, based on some of the situations in the prior art described above, this application has made further designs and improvements. Utility Model Content
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution.
[0006] A notebook with a toy-like design includes a cover and inner pages. The cover includes a front cover, a back cover, and a connecting part. Each of the front cover, back cover, and connecting part includes cardboard, an air cushion, a flexible outer layer, and an elastic part. The air cushion covers the outer surface and edges of the cardboard, and the flexible outer layer covers the air cushion. The air cushion in the connecting part is connected to the air cushions in the front and back covers via several air channels. The front cover also has an elastic part, which is exposed on the flexible outer layer and connected to the air cushion in the front cover via an air channel. When the air cushion is compressed by an external force, the internal gas is transferred to the elastic part, causing it to deform and expand, thereby absorbing the impact and preventing the air cushion from rupturing. The air cushion completely encloses the cardboard, forming a fully protective air buffer layer. When the notebook is dropped or impacted, the air cushion and elastic part can deform and absorb energy, significantly reducing the risk of the flexible outer layer being worn through or the corners of the cardboard being deformed, thus maintaining the integrity and aesthetics of the cover for a long time.
[0007] In a preferred embodiment of a notebook with a toy, the flexible cover is provided with a decorative cover, and the air inlet of the air cushion is located on the decorative cover and covered and blocked by the decorative cover. This design can ensure the consistency of appearance, while avoiding dust and other impurities from affecting the airtightness of the air inlet.
[0008] In a preferred embodiment of a notebook with a toy-like design, the flexible outer skin is covered with a fleece layer. The fleece layer forms a fibrous cushioning layer to further dampen impacts, while also enhancing the notebook's aesthetics, thus combining protection and decoration.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment of a notebook with a toy, the cardboard is rounded at the four corners to prevent the corners from being too sharp and puncturing the air cushion film.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following technical effects:
[0011] 1. The air cushion covers the outer surface and edges of the cardboard, forming an integral air buffer layer. Upon drop or impact, the air cushion deforms to absorb energy, significantly reducing the impact and effectively preventing the corners of the casing from denting during impacts and drops.
[0012] 2. The air cushion separates the cardboard from the flexible skin, allowing both to move within a relatively small range. The flexible skin no longer directly bears rigid impact and friction, significantly reducing the wear rate.
[0013] 3. The elastic part is connected to the air cushion's air passage. When the air cushion is compressed, it can expand, allowing the elastic part to be used as an interactive toy, giving the notebook an interactive entertainment function and breaking through the limitations of the traditional single function of the cover. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a 3D model of the notebook.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a 3D image of a laptop under pressure.
[0016] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the notebook.
[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.
[0018] The following is an explanation of the reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0019] 10. Cover; 11. Front cover; 12. Back cover; 13. Connecting part; 14. Cardboard; 15. Air cushion; 16. Flexible cover; 17. Elastic part; 18. Air passage; 19. Decorative cover; 20. Fleece layer; 21. Inner pages. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0021] In the following embodiments, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components or components with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms such as center, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, thickness, upper, lower, front, back, left, right, vertical, horizontal, top, bottom, inner, outer, clockwise, and counterclockwise, indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features shown. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," etc., should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0023] Currently, most commercially available notebook covers use a two-layer composite structure: a flexible outer skin (16) and a rigid cardboard (14). The outer skin is made of PVC, PU, or paper and is directly bonded to the surface of a rigid grey board / white cardboard using adhesive to form a printable cover. In this composite structure, the flexible outer skin (16) and the rigid cardboard (14) are directly bonded together without cushioning, resulting in issues such as easily dented corners, easy wear and tear on the flexible outer skin (16), and a relatively limited functionality for the cover (10).
[0024] To address the aforementioned issues, the applicant proposed a notebook with an integrated toy, as shown in the reference. Figures 1 to 4 The system includes a cover 10 and inner pages 21. The cover 10 includes a front cover 11, a back cover 12, and a connecting portion 13 connecting the two. The front cover 11, back cover 12, and connecting portion 13 each include a cardboard 14, an air cushion 15, a flexible skin 16, and an elastic portion 17. The air cushion 15 covers the outer surface and edges of the cardboard 14, and the outer edge of the air cushion 15 is fixed to the inner surface of the cardboard 14 by fasteners, glue, or other means. The flexible skin 16 covers the air cushion 15. The air cushion 15 in the connecting portion 13 is connected to the air cushions 15 in the front cover 11 and back cover 12 by several air channels 18. The air cushion 15 wraps around the outer surface and edges of the cardboard 14, forming an overall air buffer layer. Upon drop or impact, the air cushion 15 deforms and absorbs energy, significantly attenuating the impact and effectively preventing the corners of the cover 10 from easily denting during a drop or impact. In addition, the air cushion 15 separates the cardboard 14 from the flexible skin 16, allowing both to move within a relatively small range. The flexible skin 16 no longer directly bears rigid impact and friction, significantly reducing the wear rate.
[0025] To prevent the air cushions 15 from sticking to the cardboard 14 due to the pressure difference between the outer surface and the edges of the cardboard 14, thus reducing the cushioning effect, the flexible skin 16 on the outer surface of the cardboard 14 is pre-stretched during the production of the cover 10. At the same time, a larger amount of slack is reserved at the corners and edges. When the air cushions 15 are inflated, the rebound tension of the flexible skin 16 can forcibly "lock" the air in the space at the corresponding corners and edges of the cardboard 14, ensuring that the air cushions 15 remain inflated cavities at the corners and edges of the cardboard 14 and continue to play a cushioning role.
[0026] Furthermore, the front cover 11 is also provided with an elastic portion 17, which is exposed outside the flexible skin 16 and communicates with the air cushion 15 of the front cover 11 through an air passage. When the air cushion 15 is compressed by an external force, the internal gas is transferred to the elastic portion 17, causing it to deform and expand, thereby absorbing the impact and preventing the air cushion 15 from rupturing. (Reference) Figure 1 and Figure 2 The elastic part 17 can be designed as a pair of animal ear-shaped hollow structures or a single spherical hollow structure. When inflated, the hollow structure will stand up or bulge relative to the surface of the front cover 11. After the pressure is released, the internal gas flows back to the air cushion 15, and the elastic part 17 contracts and returns to its original position. This design allows the elastic part 17 to be used as a toy for interaction, giving the notebook interactive entertainment functions and breaking through the limitation of the traditional single function of the cover 10.
[0027] Furthermore, the flexible skin 16 is provided with a decorative cover 19, and the air cushion 15 has an inflation port with an inflation valve. The inflation port is located at and covered by the decorative cover 19. This design ensures a consistent appearance while preventing dust and other impurities from affecting the airtightness of the inflation port. (Reference) Figure 1 and Figure 2 The decorative cover 19 can be fitted with small toys such as maze blocks to further enhance the interactive entertainment of the laptop.
[0028] Furthermore, the flexible outer skin 16 is covered with a fleece layer 20. The fleece layer 20 forms a fiber buffer layer to further dampen impacts, while also enhancing the notebook's aesthetics, thus combining protection and decoration. The four corners of the cardboard 14 are rounded to prevent the corners from being too sharp and puncturing the film of the air cushion 15.
[0029] The scope of protection of this utility model includes, but is not limited to, the above embodiments. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the claims. Any substitutions, modifications, or improvements to this technology that are easily conceived by those skilled in the art shall fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A notebook with a toy, comprising a cover (10) and inner pages (21), said cover (10) comprising a front cover (11), a back cover (12) and a connecting portion (13) connecting the two, characterized in that, The front cover (11), the rear cover (12), and the connecting part (13) each include a cardboard (14), an air cushion (15), a flexible skin (16), and an elastic part (17); the air cushion (15) covers the outer surface and the surrounding edges of the cardboard (14), and the flexible skin (16) covers the air cushion (15); the air cushion (15) of the connecting part (13) and the air cushion (15) of the front cover (11) and the rear cover (12) are connected by a number of air channels (18); the front cover (11) is also provided with an elastic part (17), which is exposed on the flexible skin (16) and is connected to the air cushion (15) of the front cover (11) through an air channel; When the air cushion (15) is compressed by external force, the gas inside is transferred to the elastic part (17) to deform and expand, thereby absorbing the impact and preventing the air cushion (15) from rupturing.
2. A notebook with a toy as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible skin (16) is provided with a decorative cover (19), and the air inlet of the air cushion (15) is located at the decorative cover (19) and is covered and blocked by the decorative cover (19).
3. A notebook with a toy as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible skin (16) is covered with a villous layer (20).
4. A notebook with a toy as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The four corners of the cardboard (14) are rounded.