Wall-mounted hat rack

Abstract

The application discloses a wall-mounted hat rack for displaying or storing baseball caps. The hat rack comprises a main body and one or more clamping assemblies arranged along the surface of the main body. Each clamping assembly comprises a first clamping part, a second clamping part and a bending part connecting the two clamping parts, and the first and second clamping parts are elastically deformed and provide a restoring force to clamp the baseball cap. The clamping assembly is provided with a clamping part, which comprises at least one through hole. When the baseball cap is clamped, the back hat buckle passes through the through hole to achieve transverse limiting and prevent slipping. The application combines elastic clamping and mechanical clamping to achieve stable fixing, anti-falling and convenient taking and placing of the baseball cap, has the advantages of compact structure, simple installation, beauty and practicality, and is suitable for wall-mounted storage and display requirements in families, stores and other places.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a wall-mounted hat rack, and more particularly to a device for displaying or storing baseball caps. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards and the growth in demand for personalized accessories, baseball caps have become increasingly popular as a fashion accessory. However, how to effectively display and store these caps has become a problem that needs to be solved. Traditional cap rack designs are usually quite simple, mainly using hooks or shelves, which not only take up a lot of space but also lack in display effect. In addition, existing cap racks often cannot accommodate baseball caps of different shapes and sizes well, leading to inconvenience in use.

[0003] Hat racks currently on the market have the following shortcomings: Low space utilization efficiency: Many hat rack designs take up a lot of physical space and are not suitable for small living environments.

[0004] Inconvenient for display: Traditional hat racks make it difficult to display hats in an aesthetically pleasing way, which affects the decorative effect.

[0005] Poor adaptability: Due to the wide variety of sizes and shapes of baseball caps, existing cap racks may not be able to securely hold all types of caps.

[0006] Complex operation: Some hat racks are designed so that users have to perform complicated actions when putting on or taking off hats, which increases the difficulty of use. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The first objective of this application is to provide a wall-mounted hat rack that effectively secures baseball caps by incorporating clamping components and locking parts. This design not only improves space utilization but also ensures that hats are displayed or stored safely and neatly.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution: a wall-mounted hat rack for displaying or storing baseball caps, comprising a hat rack body having a first surface extending in a preset direction; a clamping assembly including a first clamping part and a second clamping part, wherein the first clamping part and the second clamping part are arranged along the extending direction of the first surface, such that at least a portion of the baseball cap can selectively extend between the first clamping part and the second clamping part, and be clamped and fixed by the relative clamping force of the first clamping part and the second clamping part; the clamping assembly further includes a locking part, disposed on the first clamping surface of the first clamping part and / or the second clamping surface of the second clamping part, for limiting the cap buckle of the baseball cap.

[0009] In one embodiment, the engaging portion includes at least one through hole, and when the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion clamp the baseball cap, the cap buckle of the baseball cap passes through the through hole, thereby fixing the clamped position of the baseball cap.

[0010] In one embodiment, the engaging portion includes a groove disposed on the first clamping surface of the first clamping portion, the groove being used to accommodate multiple cap buckles to increase the engaging space.

[0011] In one embodiment, the engaging portion further includes a groove disposed on the first clamping surface of the first clamping portion, and the through hole penetrates the bottom of the groove.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first clamping part has a first abutment portion on the side facing the second clamping part; the second clamping part has a corresponding second abutment portion on the side facing the first clamping part; the clamping assembly further includes an elastic member, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the first abutment portion and the second abutment portion to provide relative clamping force.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first abutting portion has a first slot; the second abutting portion has a second slot, and the two ends of the elastic member extend into the first slot and the second slot respectively to achieve circumferential limiting of the two ends of the elastic member.

[0014] In one embodiment, the clamping assembly further includes a bending portion, wherein the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are connected by the bending portion to form an elastically deformable clamping structure.

[0015] In one embodiment, the first clamping part, the second clamping part, and the bending part are integrally formed.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first clamping part has a first outer edge, and the second clamping part has a second outer edge; the length of the second outer edge extending outward is greater than the length of the first outer edge extending outward, so as to form an asymmetrical clamping structure, which facilitates the snap fastener to be inserted and positioned.

[0017] In one embodiment, a plurality of clamping components are included, the plurality of clamping components being spaced apart along the extension direction of the first surface.

[0018] Analysis reveals that this application discloses a wall-mounted hat rack. By providing a first clamping part and a second clamping part with relative clamping force, a baseball cap can be clamped securely, preventing slippage or shaking. This clamping method requires no additional tools or complex operations; the user simply pushes the baseball cap in for automatic clamping and fixation, improving ease of use and safety. Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​part on the clamping surface can engage the baseball cap buckle. This snap-fit ​​structure not only assists in positioning but also physically limits the cap, preventing it from easily slipping out of the clamping assembly even under slight external forces (such as touch or vibration), significantly improving the overall reliability of the fixation. The clamping assembly itself possesses a certain degree of elastic deformation capability, achieved through bending parts and / or elastic elements, accommodating cap buckles of different thicknesses or hardness. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. Wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the wall-mounted hat clip in Embodiment 1 of this application; Figure 2A This is a top view of the wall-mounted hat clip structure in Embodiment 1 of this application; Figure 2B In Example 1 of this application Figure 2A Schematic diagram of the structure along the AA direction; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping assembly of the wall-mounted hat clip in the open state in Embodiment 1 of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping assembly of the wall-mounted hat clip in Embodiment 1 of this application at another angle in the open state, and an enlarged view of point M; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the wall-mounted hat clip in Embodiment 1 of this application for holding a baseball cap; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the wall-mounted hat clip in Embodiment 2 of this application; Figure 7A This is a top view of the wall-mounted hat clip structure in Embodiment 2 of this application; Figure 7B In Embodiment 2 of this application Figure 7A Schematic diagram of the structure along the BB direction; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping assembly of the wall-mounted hat clip in the open state in Embodiment 2 of this application, and an enlarged view of point M.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1- Hat frame body; 101- First surface; 2-First clamping part; 20-First outer edge; 21-First clamping surface; 201 - Groove; 202 - First abutment part; 202a - First slot; 203 - Through hole; 3-Second clamping part; 30-Second outer edge; 301 - Second abutment part; 301a - Second slot; 31-Second clamping surface; 32-Bending area; 5 - Spring; X - First direction.

[0021] 6-Baseball cap; 61-Cap buckle. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Various examples are provided by way of explanation and not by way of limitation. In fact, those skilled in the art will recognize that modifications and variations can be made to the present application without departing from the scope or spirit thereof. For example, a feature shown or described as part of one embodiment may be used in another embodiment to produce yet another embodiment. Therefore, it is desirable that the present application encompass such modifications and variations that fall within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0023] In the description of this application, the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," and "bottom," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and do not require that this application be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting this application. The terms "connected," "linked," and "set up" used in this application should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections or detachable connections; direct connections or indirect connections through intermediate components; wired connections, radio connections, or wireless communication signal connections. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] The accompanying drawings illustrate one or more examples of this application. The detailed description uses numerical and alphabetic designations to refer to features in the drawings. Similar or analogous designations in the drawings and description have been used to refer to similar or analogous parts of this application. As used herein, the terms “first,” “second,” and “third,” etc., are used interchangeably to distinguish one component from another and are not intended to indicate the location or importance of individual components.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, according to the embodiments provided in this application, a wall-mounted hat rack for displaying or storing baseball caps 6 is disclosed, including a hat rack body 1 and clamping components. The hat rack body 1 has a first surface 101 extending along a preset direction X, wherein the first surface 101 provides a base for the hat rack to support and display the baseball caps 6. The clamping components can be one or more, and are spaced apart on the hat rack body 1 along the extending direction of the first surface 101.

[0026] The clamping assembly includes a first clamping part 2 and a second clamping part 3, which are arranged along the extending direction of the first surface 101 of the cap frame body 1. The first clamping part 2 and the second clamping part 3 are capable of elastic deformation and have a restoring force. This design allows at least a portion of the baseball cap 6 to selectively extend between the first clamping part 2 and the second clamping part 3, and be clamped and fixed by the relative clamping force between the first clamping part 2 and the second clamping part 3. The baseball cap 6 is in close contact with the first clamping surface 21 and the second clamping surface 31 to achieve stable storage and display of the baseball cap 6.

[0027] like Figures 2A to 5 As shown, the clamping assembly includes a locking portion disposed on the first clamping surface 21 of the first clamping part 2 for locking the cap buckle 61 of the baseball cap 6. The locking portion includes a groove 201 and two or more through holes 203, all located on the first clamping surface 21 of the first clamping part 2, with the through holes 203 penetrating the bottom of the groove 201. When the first clamping part 2 and the second clamping part 3 cooperate to clamp the baseball cap 6, the cap buckle 61 first embeds into the groove 201 and then protrudes from the corresponding through hole 203, thereby achieving dual horizontal and vertical positioning of the cap buckle 61 to ensure that the baseball cap 6 is firmly fixed in a preset position. Furthermore, the groove 201 and through holes 203 not only guide and accommodate the cap buckle 61, but more importantly, after the cap buckle 61 is embedded in the groove 201, the inner edge of the groove 201 limits or clamps the cap buckle 61 to achieve fixation, allowing the first clamping surface 21 to more closely conform to the contour of the cap body. Since the cap buckle 61 is usually slightly higher than the surface of the cap, without the groove 201 or perforation 203, the clamping surface 21 would only contact a part of the cap, resulting in unstable clamping or indentations. However, the "sunken" accommodating of the cap buckle 61 by the groove 201 allows the clamping surface 21 to fully conform to the cap around the buckle 61, significantly improving the stability and aesthetics of the clamping and preventing the cap from slipping or deforming. The synergistic structure of the groove 201 and the perforation 203 not only achieves effective positioning and fixation of the cap buckle 61, but also significantly improves the overall clamping effect and flexibility of use by optimizing the fit of the clamping surface and enhancing the adaptability of the cap buckle 61.

[0028] Furthermore, the design incorporates multiple perforations 203 (e.g., two or more) in various shapes (such as round, oval, or oblong) to accommodate the buckle 61 structure of different types, sizes, or brands of baseball caps. For example, some buckles 61 are round metal pieces, while others are flat plastic buckles or irregularly shaped buckles. By providing multiple perforation options, users can select the most suitable perforation based on the actual shape of the buckle 61 for installation, ensuring smooth insertion and preventing the buckle 61 from getting stuck or damaged due to mismatched perforations.

[0029] The wall-mounted hat rack also includes an elastic element 5, with its two ends connected to the first abutment portion 202 and the second abutment portion 301, respectively, to provide relative clamping forces. Specifically, when the baseball cap 6 is placed into the clamping space, the first clamping portion 2 and / or the second clamping portion 3 are forced to open outwards, and the elastic element 5 is stretched and stores elastic potential energy. When the external force is removed, the elastic element 5 releases energy through rebound, driving the two clamping portions to return to their original position inwards, thereby applying a continuous and stable clamping force to the cap body for reliable fixation. To achieve circumferential limiting and anti-slip of the two ends of the elastic element 5, the first abutment portion 202 is provided with a first slot 202a, and the second abutment portion 301 is provided with a second slot 301a. The two ends of the elastic element 5 are respectively embedded and locked in the corresponding slots. This structure not only effectively prevents the elastic element 5 from twisting or slipping during long-term use, but also ensures the consistency of its force direction, thereby improving the stability and durability of the clamping performance of the elastic element 5.

[0030] The clamping assembly also includes a bending portion 32, through which the first clamping portion 2 and the second clamping portion 3 are connected to form an elastically deformable clamping structure. This not only enhances the overall flexibility but also improves the adaptability of the clamping, allowing the cap holder to better accommodate baseball caps of different sizes.

[0031] The first clamping part 2, the second clamping part 3, and the bending part 32 are integrally formed. This reduces the number of parts and assembly steps, lowers production costs, and improves the durability and reliability of the product.

[0032] The first clamping part 2 and the second clamping part 3 are generally components that extend perpendicular to the preset direction X or away from the main body of the hat frame 1. The first clamping part 2 has a first outer edge 20, and the second clamping part 3 has a second outer edge 30. The length of the second outer edge 30 extending outward is greater than the length of the first outer edge 20 extending outward, so as to form an asymmetrical clamping structure, which facilitates the insertion and positioning of the hat buckle 61. In addition, when the baseball cap 6 is clamped, part of the lower edge of the cap naturally rests on the second clamping part 3 that extends further forward, which provides effective support and prevents the cap from drooping, flipping or slipping due to gravity, thereby achieving stable display and storage.

[0033] like Figures 6-8As shown in Embodiment 2 of this application, a wall-mounted hat rack for displaying or storing baseball caps 6 is provided. The hat rack body 1 includes a hat rack main body 1 and clamping components. The hat rack main body 1 has a first surface 101 extending along a preset direction X. One or more clamping components are provided along the first surface 101. Each clamping component includes a first clamping part 2, a second clamping part 3, and a bent part 32 connecting the first clamping part 2 and the second clamping part 3, all integrally formed. The clamping components are integrally formed by stamping metal sheet or injection molding elastic plastic to ensure the coordination and unity of structural strength and elastic recovery performance.

[0034] The first clamping part 2 and the second clamping part 3 are arranged opposite each other along the extending direction of the first surface 101, forming a clamping space that can be elastically opened and closed. When an external force is applied to the second clamping part 3, causing it to bend outward relative to the first clamping part 2, a gap is created between them, allowing the part of the baseball cap 6 with the cap buckle 61 to extend in. After the external force is removed, the second clamping part 3 returns to the first clamping part 2 side by relying on the elastic restoring force of the material itself, thereby firmly clamping and fixing the baseball cap 6 through the relative clamping force between them.

[0035] In one embodiment, the first clamping part 2 has a first abutment part 202 on the side facing the second clamping part 3, and the second clamping part 3 has a corresponding second abutment part 301. An elastic member 5 is disposed between the first abutment part 202 and the second abutment part 301. The two ends of the elastic member 5 are respectively connected to the first abutment part 202 and the second abutment part 301 to provide a continuous and stable clamping force, enhancing the adaptability to baseball caps 6 of different thicknesses. To prevent the elastic member 5 from axially shifting during use, the first abutment part 202 has a first slot 202a, and the second abutment part 301 has a second slot 301a. The two ends of the elastic member 5 are respectively embedded in the corresponding slots to achieve reliable positioning and limiting.

[0036] In one embodiment, the first clamping part 2 has a first outer edge 20, and the second clamping part 3 has a second outer edge 30, with the second outer edge 30 extending outward for a greater length than the first outer edge 20, forming an asymmetrical clamping structure. This design facilitates quick guidance of the cap buckle 61 into the clamping area when installing a baseball cap, improving operational convenience.

[0037] In this second embodiment, when the baseball cap 6 is clamped, its buckle 61 passes through the perforation 203 and is clamped and limited by its first clamping part 2 and second clamping part 3, thereby preventing the cap from sliding laterally or accidentally falling off while clamped, and achieving effective locking and position fixation of the buckle 61. By simplifying the structure and removing the groove, the complexity of the mold and the production cost are reduced while ensuring the basic clamping and anti-fall-off functions.

[0038] The wall-mounted hat rack provided in this application works on a dual fixing mechanism that combines elastic clamping and mechanical locking. Through structural design, it achieves stable clamping, anti-slip, and convenient retrieval of the baseball cap 6.

[0039] In use, the user aligns the buckle 61 of the baseball cap 6 with the opening between the first clamping part 2 and the second clamping part 3, and applies external force to push the cap into the clamping space between the first clamping part 2 and the second clamping part 3. Since the first clamping part 2 and the second clamping part 3 are connected by the bending part 32 and form an elastically deformable integral structure, or with the help of the elastic member 5 to provide restoring force, when the external force is applied to the second clamping part 3 or the first clamping part 2 to elastically open relative to each other, a sufficient gap is generated between them to accommodate the buckle 61 of the baseball cap 6; once the external force is removed, the structure automatically resets by relying on the elasticity of the material itself or the elastic force of the spring, so that the first clamping part 2 and the second clamping part 3 form a stable relative clamping force on the baseball cap 6, thereby achieving basic fixation of the baseball cap 6.

[0040] To further prevent the cap from sliding or falling off laterally due to contact, vibration, or gravity during use, this application provides a locking part. The locking part includes two perforations 203. When the baseball cap is clamped in place, the cap buckle 61 at the rear is aligned with and passes through the perforations 203, and the edges of the perforations form a physical limit to prevent the baseball cap 6 from moving as a whole in the insertion direction.

[0041] In Embodiment 1, the perforation 203 is located at the bottom of the groove 201, which provides a space for the cap buckle 61 to avoid protrusion interference. In Embodiment 2, although the groove 201 is omitted, the perforation 203 still retains its function to ensure that the cap buckle 61 is effectively locked.

[0042] Furthermore, the asymmetrical outer edge design, where the second outer edge 30 is longer than the first outer edge 20, helps guide the cap buckle 61 smoothly into the perforation 203 area, improving installation convenience. Multiple clamping components are arranged longitudinally, allowing for the neat storage and display of multiple hats on the same hat rack body, saving space and creating an aesthetically pleasing and organized appearance.

[0043] The above are merely some embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A wall-mounted hat rack for displaying or storing baseball caps (6), characterized in that, include: The hat frame body (1) has a first surface (101) extending in a preset direction. The clamping assembly includes a first clamping part (2) and a second clamping part (3). The first clamping part (2) and the second clamping part (3) are arranged along the extension direction of the first surface (101), such that at least a portion of the baseball cap (6) can selectively extend between the first clamping part (2) and the second clamping part (3) and be clamped and fixed by the relative clamping force of the first clamping part (2) and the second clamping part (3). The clamping assembly also includes a locking part disposed on the first clamping surface (21) of the first clamping part (2) or / and the second clamping surface (31) of the second clamping part (3) for limiting the cap buckle (61) of the baseball cap (6).

2. The wall-mounted hat rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking part includes at least one through hole (203). When the first clamping part (2) and the second clamping part (3) clamp the baseball cap (6), the cap buckle (61) of the baseball cap (6) passes through the through hole (203) to fix the clamped position of the baseball cap (6).

3. The wall-mounted hat rack according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The engaging part includes a groove (201) which is disposed on the first clamping surface (21) of the first clamping part (2) and is used to accommodate multiple cap buckles (61).

4. The wall-mounted hat rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, The engaging part also includes a groove (201), which is disposed on the first clamping surface (21) of the first clamping part (2), and the through hole (203) penetrates the bottom of the groove (201).

5. The wall-mounted hat rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first clamping part (2) is provided with a first abutting part (202) on the side facing the second clamping part (3); The second clamping part (3) is provided with a second abutting part (301) on the side facing the first clamping part (2); The clamping assembly further includes an elastic element (5), the two ends of which are connected to the first abutment portion (202) and the second abutment portion (301) respectively to provide relative clamping forces.

6. The wall-mounted hat rack according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first abutting part (202) has a first slot (202a); The second abutting part (301) has a second slot (301a), and the two ends of the elastic member (5) extend into the first slot (202a) and the second slot (301a) respectively to achieve circumferential limiting of the two ends of the elastic member (5).

7. The wall-mounted hat rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping assembly further includes a bending portion (32), and the first clamping portion (2) and the second clamping portion (3) are connected by the bending portion (32) to form an elastically deformable clamping structure.

8. The wall-mounted hat rack according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first clamping part (2), the second clamping part (3) and the bending part (32) are integrally formed.

9. The wall-mounted hat rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first clamping part (2) has a first outer edge (20), and the second clamping part (3) has a second outer edge (30). The second outer edge (30) extends outward for a greater length than the first outer edge (20) to form an asymmetrical clamping structure, which facilitates the insertion and positioning of the cap buckle (61).

10. The wall-mounted hat rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, It includes a plurality of clamping components, which are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the first surface (101).

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