A bookend and reading bookshelf

The retractable book clip structure solves the problem that existing book clips cannot adapt to books of different sizes, achieving stable clamping and flexible use of books of different sizes.

CN224584369UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-04ZHEJIANG AUA HOUSEWARE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG AUA HOUSEWARE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-17
Publication Date
2026-08-04

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing book clips cannot accommodate books of different sizes, especially wider ones, causing inconvenience for reading.

Method used

A retractable book clip structure was designed, including a retractable fixing component and a limiting structure. Through the corrugated limiting and spring connection, the book clamping bar can be rotated 360 degrees and positioned stably to meet the clamping needs of books of different sizes.

Benefits of technology

It achieves stable clamping of books of different sizes, and its length can be adjusted during use and it can be retracted when hidden, improving the flexibility and safety of use.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of bookend and reading bookshelf, one kind of bookend, including book pressing rod, rotating part, fixed part, central shaft, one end of the central shaft is horizontally arranged in rotating part, the connecting end of the book pressing rod is longitudinally arranged rotating part and is rotatably connected with central shaft after;The other end of the central shaft is arranged in fixed part and can rotate relative to fixed part, and the fixed part is telescopic structure.The utility model has telescopic effect, and can be hidden behind reading board when not in use;When using, pull out, adjust use according to the size of book.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of stationery technology, specifically relating to a book clip and a reading bookshelf. Background Technology

[0002] A bookstand with book clips is a convenient reading tool that uses book clips to hold books in place, making reading more comfortable and convenient. Patent No. 2022209518622 discloses a multifunctional bookstand characterized by comprising a display panel, a first rotating frame rotatably mounted at a first end of the bottom surface of the display panel, a second rotating frame rotatably mounted at a second end of the bottom surface of the display panel, a first book-pressing rod mounted on the first rotating frame and extending to the top surface of the display panel, and a second book-pressing rod mounted on the second rotating frame and extending to the top surface of the display panel. The first and second book-pressing rods are used to hold down the pages. While the book-pressing rods in this structure can rotate via the rotating frame for multi-angle use, their length is not adjustable. Furthermore, the wide variety of book sizes makes it inconvenient to hold books while reading, and wider books may not be able to use book clips, thus causing reading difficulties. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model proposes a book clip that is simple in structure, easy to use, can be hidden, can be freely stretched, and can ensure safety during use.

[0004] This utility model also provides a reading bookshelf that can hold books of various sizes well, thus having a wide range of applications.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is: A book clip includes a book-pressing bar, a rotating component, a fixing component, and a central shaft. One end of the central shaft is horizontally inserted into the rotating component, and the connecting end of the book-pressing bar is longitudinally inserted into the rotating component and rotatably connected to the central shaft. The other end of the central shaft is inserted into the fixing component and can rotate relative to the fixing component. The fixing component is a telescopic structure.

[0006] Furthermore, the fastener includes a first connector for connecting to the reading board and rotating in a plane, and a second connector that can extend or retract is inserted inside the first connector.

[0007] Furthermore, the outer end of the second connector is provided with a first connecting part, and the first connecting part and the opposite surface of the rotating part are provided with limiting structures, and the two limiting structures can cooperate to limit the position of the book pressing rod.

[0008] Furthermore, the limiting structure is a wave-pattern structure. The wave-pattern structure can achieve 360-degree bidirectional rotation, and can limit movement by the combination of peaks and troughs when no force is applied.

[0009] Furthermore, the first connecting part is connected to the central shaft by a locking screw, and a spring that elastically abuts against the first connecting part is fitted on the locking screw or the central shaft.

[0010] Furthermore, the first connector has a receiving cavity for accommodating the second connector, and the inner end of the second connector is disposed in the receiving cavity and connected to the first connector by a screw.

[0011] Furthermore, one surface of the first connector has a track groove for screws to pass through and for movement along.

[0012] Furthermore, the connecting end of the book-pressing rod is provided with a groove and is connected to the central shaft at the groove.

[0013] A reading bookshelf includes a reading board, on the back of which the aforementioned book clip is rotatably mounted. The book clip of this invention can be adjusted in length to accommodate books of different sizes. Furthermore, by extending the book-pressing lever to its longest position and rotating it 90 degrees, it can be retracted to a designated position to clamp books or compressed back into a fixing device and hidden behind the reading board.

[0014] Furthermore, the reading board is foldable and can be mounted on the base plate with 360° rotation and angle adjustment.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. It has a retractable function and can be hidden behind the reading board when not in use; when in use, it can be pulled out and adjusted according to the size of the book.

[0016] 2. The connecting end of the book-pressing bar is connected to the central shaft through a groove, which can ensure that the book-pressing bar can rotate 360 ​​degrees and is not easy to fall off. Moreover, the connection between the book-pressing bar, the central shaft and the spring in this structure has an elastic effect, which always maintains a certain tightness.

[0017] 3. The position of the book-pressing bar can be relatively stably positioned through the limiting structure and the elastic force of the spring. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the book clip of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the book clip of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the reading bookshelf of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the reading bookshelf of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Press bar; 11. Connecting end; 12. Groove; 2. Rotating component; 3. Fixing component; 31. First connecting component; 32. Second connecting component; 33. First connecting part; 34. Screw; 35. Track groove; 4. Central shaft; 5. Limiting structure; 6. Locking screw; 7. Spring; 10. Reading board; 20. Book clip; 30. Base plate. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art should recognize that the present invention covers all alternatives, improvements and equivalents that may be included within the scope of the claims.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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 utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise expressly defined.

[0027] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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 of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0029] Example 1 See Figure 1-4 This embodiment provides a book clip, including a book-pressing rod 1, a rotating component 2, a fixing component 3, and a central shaft 4. One end of the central shaft 4 is horizontally inserted into the rotating component 2. The connecting end 11 of the book-pressing rod 1 is longitudinally inserted into the rotating component 2 and rotatably connected to the central shaft 4. The other end of the central shaft 4 is inserted into the fixing component 3 and can rotate relative to the fixing component 3. The fixing component 3 is a telescopic structure. By setting the fixing component as a telescopic structure, this utility model is suitable for books, iPads, computers, etc. of various sizes.

[0030] The fixing member 3 described in this embodiment includes a first connecting member 31 for connecting to the reading board and rotating in a plane. A second connecting member 32, which can extend or retract, is inserted inside the first connecting member 31. The outer end of the second connecting member 32 is provided with a first connecting portion 33. The first connecting portion 33 and the rotating member 2 are both provided with limiting structures 5. The two limiting structures 5 can cooperate to limit the position of the pressing rod 1. Specifically, the limiting structure 5 is a corrugated structure. The corrugated structure 5 can achieve 360-degree bidirectional rotation and can limit the pressing rod 1 in the corresponding position when no force is applied. Of course, the limiting structure 5 can also be other concave-convex mating structures, etc. The first connecting portion 33 is connected to the central shaft 4 by a locking screw 6. A spring 7 that elastically abuts against the first connecting portion 33 is fitted on the locking screw 6 or the central shaft 4. The first connecting member 31 has a receiving cavity for accommodating the second connecting member 32. The inner end of the second connecting member 32 is disposed in the receiving cavity and connected to the first connecting member 31 by a screw 34. The first connector 31 has a groove 35 on one surface for a screw 34 to pass through and for movement along. The end of the first connector 31 has a longitudinal connecting hole and is connected to the reading plate through the longitudinal connecting hole by a screw, allowing relative rotation.

[0031] In this embodiment, the connecting end 11 of the book-pressing rod 1 is provided with a groove 12 and is connected to the central shaft 4 at the groove 12. One end of the central shaft 4 has a transverse hole for connecting with a locking screw, and the other end has a longitudinal hole for the book-pressing rod 1 to pass through. The passage of the book-pressing rod 1 also connects the central shaft 4 to the rotating component 2, enabling them to rotate synchronously. Both the groove 12 and the longitudinal hole are cylindrical, thus ensuring 360° rotation of the book-pressing rod.

[0032] This invention features a telescopic design, allowing it to be hidden behind the reading board when not in use; when needed, it can be pulled out and adjusted to fit the size of books, iPads, computers, etc. The book-pressing lever's connecting end is connected to the central shaft via a groove, ensuring 360-degree rotation and preventing it from easily falling off. Furthermore, this structure, connecting the book-pressing lever, central shaft, and spring, provides elasticity, maintaining a certain level of tightness. Through the limiting structure and the spring's elasticity, the book-pressing lever's position can be relatively stably positioned.

[0033] Example 2 See Figure 5 , Figure 6 This embodiment provides a reading bookshelf, including a reading board 10, on the back of which a book clip 20 as described in Embodiment 1 is rotatably mounted. The book clip 20 of this invention can be adjusted in length to accommodate books of different sizes. Furthermore, by pulling the book-pressing lever 1 to its longest position and rotating it 90 degrees, it can be retracted to a designated position to clip books or compressed back into the fixing device and hidden behind the reading board 10.

[0034] The reading board 10 described in this embodiment is foldable and can be rotated 360° and adjusted in angle on the base plate 30. The folding structure and the 360° rotation and angle adjustment structure are conventional structures that can achieve the corresponding functions.

[0035] When not in use, the book-holding lever 1 is hidden behind the reading board 10. In use, pull the fixing member 3 out to its longest position, rotate the rotating member 2 and the book-holding lever 1, and then retract the fixing member 3 to the designated position to hold the book. Alternatively, the fixing member 3 can be rotated to the desired holding position before performing the corresponding operation. After use, pull the fixing member 3 out to its longest position, rotate the rotating member 2 and the book-holding lever 1, and then retract the fixing member 3 to hide it. The position of the book-holding lever 1 is achieved through a limiting structure.

[0036] The structure and function of the book clip can be found in Embodiment 1.

Claims

1. A book clip, comprising a book-pressing rod, a rotating component, a fixing component, and a central shaft, wherein one end of the central shaft is horizontally inserted into the rotating component, and the connecting end of the book-pressing rod is longitudinally inserted into the rotating component and rotatably connected to the central shaft; the other end of the central shaft is inserted into the fixing component and can rotate relative to the fixing component, characterized in that: The fastener is a retractable structure.

2. A book clip according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fastener includes a first connector for connecting to the reading board and rotating in a plane, and a second connector that can extend or retract is inserted inside the first connector.

3. A bookend according to claim 2, wherein: The outer end of the second connector is provided with a first connecting part, and the first connecting part and the opposite surface of the rotating part are provided with limiting structures. The two limiting structures can cooperate to limit the position of the book pressing rod.

4. A bookend according to claim 3, wherein: The limiting structure is a wavy structure.

5. A bookend according to claim 3, wherein: The first connecting part is connected to the central shaft by a locking screw, and a spring that elastically abuts against the first connecting part is fitted on the locking screw or the central shaft.

6. A bookend according to claim 2, wherein: The first connector has a receiving cavity for accommodating the second connector, the inner end of the second connector being disposed within the receiving cavity and connected to the first connector by a screw.

7. A bookend according to claim 6, wherein: The first connector has a groove on one surface for screws to pass through and for movement along.

8. A bookend according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting end of the book-pressing rod is provided with a groove and is connected to the central shaft at the groove.

9. A bookshelf comprising a reading panel, characterized in that: The back of the reading board is rotatably fitted with a book clip as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The reading stand of claim 9, wherein: The reading board is foldable and can be mounted on the base plate with 360° rotation and angle adjustment.