Fishing tackle box and locking mechanism for a fishing tackle box

Abstract

The invention relates to a fishing box and a locking structure for a fishing box, the locking structure comprising a frame, a tube forming a stile 300 and a locking assembly 400. The locking assembly 400 comprises a handwheel and a locking housing, one end of the locking housing being fixed to the frame; the other end forms an open ring and is slid onto a tube forming a stile 300; and the handwheel passes through an opening portion of the locking housing and is connected by thread to the locking housing, an opening gap of the locking housing becoming smaller or larger by tightening or loosening the handwheel, such that the locking housing and the tube forming a stile 300 are tightened or loosened.The degree of tightening can be adjusted by screwing the handwheel during disassembly and assembly, and the locking housing has a high locking force by adopting the threaded screw connection process, which can prevent the fishing box from sagging during use.

Description

Title of the invention: Fishing box and locking structure for a fishing box technical field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the technical field of the fishing box structure, and more particularly to a fishing box and a flywheel locking structure thereof. Context of the invention

[0002] Currently, a portable tackle box exists among the fishing tackle items on the market both domestically and internationally. It consists of a box body that can store items and a plurality of support legs connecting the box body. The support legs can be detached and stored separately under normal conditions, and all four support legs of the tackle box can be assembled during fishing, allowing the angler to sit on the tackle box while fishing. However, many tackle boxes on the market are prone to collapsing when the box body and support legs are locked together, and the level of risk is higher.

[0003] Consequently, the "upright forming tube" and the "fishing box frame" in the prior art fishing box product on the market are generally equipped with a locking device and are secured by relying on the locking force of the locking housing. This structure can more securely lock the fishing box and the upright forming tube, thereby reducing their relative movement and thus the risk of the fishing box sagging during use. During the use of the locking housing, the ordinary clamping structure relies more on a "handwheel, a trigger," and other elements to apply force to extrude the upright forming tube, thereby achieving the clamping action. This structure has a larger volume and a weaker locking force.Furthermore, because some clamping structures are arranged during use, they can lead to deformation of the locking housing of the plastic component after the force application device has been loosened, such that the locked element cannot be easily removed. Summary.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, a first object of this disclosure is to provide a flywheel locking structure for a fishing box, this structure having a stable locking force and being easy to disassemble and to assemble. A primary objective of this disclosure is to provide a fishing tackle box.

[0005] In order to achieve the first objective above of this disclosure, this disclosure adopts the following technical solutions.

[0006] A flywheel locking structure for a fishing box comprises a frame, a tube forming a stile and a locking assembly, the locking assembly comprising a flywheel and a locking housing, one end of the locking housing being fixed to the frame; the other end forms an open ring and is slid onto a tube forming a stile; and the flywheel passes through an opening portion of the locking housing and is connected by thread to the locking housing, an opening gap of the locking housing becoming smaller or larger by tightening or loosening the flywheel, such that the locking housing and the tube forming a stile are tightened or loosened.

[0007] According to a preferred solution, one end of the locking housing is an insertion part, and the other end is a retaining part, the insertion part being fixed to a tube forming a cross member of the frame; and a screw of the handwheel passes through two sides of an opening part of the retaining part, and is connected by thread to a side near the insertion part.

[0008] According to a preferred solution, one end of the locking housing is an insertion part, and the other end is a retaining part, the insertion part being fixed to a tube forming a cross member of the frame; a screw from the steering wheel passes through two sides of an opening part of the retaining part, and is connected by thread to one side opposite the insertion part; and an anti-dislodgement seal is fixed to one end of the screw opposite a handle of the steering wheel.

[0009] According to a preferred solution, the retaining portion is made of a plastic material, with a receiving recess arranged on one side of the retaining portion opposite the insertion portion. A metal screw fastener is inserted into the receiving recess, and the handwheel screw is threaded into the metal screw fastener. The aforementioned plastic material comprises plastic and rubber, etc., which is useful for increasing the clamping force for the upright tube. Furthermore, the metal screw fastener is inserted into the retaining portion, which is useful for improving the strength of the structure.

[0010] According to a preferred solution, the anti-dislodgement seal is fixed to an end part of the steering wheel screw by a nut.

[0011] According to a preferred solution, the retaining part is further provided with a receiving hole, and the screw is arranged in the receiving hole.

[0012] According to a preferred solution, the receiving hole is arranged obliquely and extends to the insertion part, and a peg is further arranged in the receiving hole.

[0013] According to a preferred solution, the insertion part is slid onto the tube forming the cross member, and they are fixed by tensile riveting.

[0014] According to a preferred solution, the side of the opening part of the retaining part opposite the steering wheel handle is coupled in a limited manner to the steering wheel screw by means of a limiting member, the limiting member being configured to limit the axial displacement of the steering wheel screw.

[0015] In order to achieve the second objective above of this disclosure, this disclosure adopts the following technical solution.

[0016] A fishing box comprises a box body, a frame and a plurality of upright tubes, the box being fixed to the frame, and the fishing box flywheel locking structure as described above is arranged between the frame cross tube and the upright tubes.

[0017] Compared to the prior art, the present disclosure includes the following beneficial effects.

[0018] The present disclosure can adjust the degree of tightening by screwing the handwheel during disassembly and assembly, and the locking housing has a high locking force by adopting the threaded screw bonding process, which can prevent the fishing box from sagging during use. Brief description of the drawings

[0019] The drawings in the memorandum representing a portion of this disclosure are used to give a better understanding of this disclosure, and schematic embodiments of this disclosure and their description are used to illustrate this disclosure and do not constitute a limitation of this disclosure.

[0020] Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of an overall structure of a fishing box of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure [Fig. 2] shows a schematic representation of an exploded view structure of a locking assembly of the present disclosure;

[0022] Fig. 3 shows a schematic structure representation of a locking assembly and a tube forming the upright of the present disclosure when locked;

[0023] Fig. 4 shows a schematic representation of a cross-sectional structure of a tube forming a cross member, a locking assembly and a tube forming a stile of the present disclosure when locked;

[0024] Figure 5 shows a schematic structural representation of a locking assembly and a tube forming the upright of the present disclosure when unlocked; and

[0025] Fig. 6 shows a schematic representation of a cross-sectional structure of a tube forming a cross member, a locking assembly and a tube forming a stile of the present disclosure when unlocked.

[0026] References: 100, fishing box; 200, cross tube; 300, upright tube; 400, locking assembly; 1, handwheel; 2, locking housing; 21, retaining part; 22, insertion part; 23, receiving recess; 24, receiving hole; 3, metal screw fixing member; 4, anti-separation spacer; and 5, dowel. Detailed description of implementation methods

[0027] It should be noted that the following detailed descriptions are all illustrative and are intended to provide a more detailed specification of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as that commonly understood by a person skilled in the art in the technical field of this disclosure.

[0028] It should be noted that the terms used herein are intended solely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this disclosure. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. Furthermore, it should also be understood that, where the terms "include" and / or "comprise" are used in the document, they indicate the presence of elements, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0029] Furthermore, in the description of this disclosure, it shall be understood that orientation or position relationships indicated by terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "top", "bottom", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "above", "below", "inside", "clockwise" and "counterclockwise" are the drawing-based orientation or position relationships, which serve only to facilitate the description of this disclosure and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element in question shall have a particular orientation, or be constructed and put into operation with a particular orientation, and shall not be construed as limitations of this disclosure.

[0030] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used solely for descriptive purposes and should not be understood as indicating or implying a relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical elements indicated. Therefore, an element defined as "first" or "second" may expressly or implicitly include one or more of these elements. In the description of this disclosure, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise expressly limited.

[0031] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly stated, the terms "mount" and "connect" are to be understood in a broad sense, as they may, for example, be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or a permanent connection; they may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; and they may be a direct connection, an indirect connection via an intermediate medium, or a communication within two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure may be understood in accordance with specific situations.

[0032] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly stated and limited, a first element that is "above" or "below" a second element may include the first element being in direct contact with the second element, or may include the first and second elements not being in direct contact, but brought into contact by other elements. Furthermore, a first element that is "above," "on," or "on top of" the second element includes the first element being directly above and diagonally above the second element, or simply indicates that the first element is taller horizontally than the second element.The first element that is "under", "below", and "below" the second element includes the fact that the first element is directly below and diagonally below the second element, or simply indicates that the first element is smaller in horizontal height than the second element.

[0033] This disclosure is further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments.

[0034] As shown in [Fig.1], a fishing box comprises a box body 100, a frame and a plurality of upright tubes 300, the frame being formed by a plurality of crossbar tubes 200 fixed to each other; the box body 100 is fixed to a support frame; and two ends of the plurality of crossbar tubes 200 are connected to the corresponding upright tubes 300, respectively, by the fishing box flywheel locking structure.

[0035] The flywheel locking structure of the fishing box comprises a locking assembly 400, the locking assembly 400 comprising a flywheel 1 and a locking housing 2, one end of the locking housing 2 being fixed to the tube forming cross member 200; the other end forms an open ring and is slid onto a tube forming upright 300; and the handwheel 1 passes through an opening portion of the locking housing 2 and is connected by thread to the locking housing 2, an opening gap of the locking housing 2 becoming smaller or larger by tightening or loosening the handwheel, in such a way that the locking housing 2 and the tube forming upright 300 are tightened or loosened.

[0036] Since the handwheel is not in direct contact with the upright tube, but the entire inner wall of the locking housing and the upright tube are clamped together, the overall contact surface is larger, making the entire upright tube less prone to deformation and easier to disassemble. The handwheel and the locking housing are threaded, making operation convenient and providing greater locking force, thus reducing the risk of the tackle box collapsing.

[0037] As shown in [Figs. 2] to 6, one end of the locking housing 2 is an insertion portion 22, and the other end is a retaining portion 21, the retaining portion 21 being made of plastic. The plastic material includes plastic and rubber, etc., which is useful for increasing the clamping force for the upright forming tube. The insertion portion 22 is slid onto the cross-forming tube 200, and they are secured by tensile riveting. The steering wheel screw passes through two sides of an opening portion of the retaining portion 21, and is connected by thread to one side opposite the insertion portion 22. The anti-separation spacer 4 in the form of an anti-dislodgement seal 4 is fixed to one end of the screw opposite a handle of the steering wheel, and the anti-dislodgement seal 4 is fixed to one end portion of the steering wheel screw by a bolt.

[0038] The specific structure of the threaded connection between the steering wheel screw and the retaining portion of the locking housing may be provided directly with a screw thread hole on one side of the opening portion of the retaining portion opposite the insertion portion 22, or may be further provided with a receiving recess 23 on one side of the retaining portion 21 opposite the insertion portion 22. A metal screw retainer 3 is pressed into the receiving recess 23, and the steering wheel screw is threaded into the metal screw retainer 3. The strength of the connection between the steering wheel and the locking housing can be improved by providing the metal screw retainer 3, and the locking force is enhanced, thereby extending the service life.

[0039] The retaining portion 21 is further provided with a receiving hole 24, and the screw is arranged in the receiving hole 24. The receiving hole 24 is arranged obliquely and extends to the insertion portion, and a dowel 5 is further arranged in the receiving hole 24. The dowel 5 can abut against the screw of the steering wheel. When the steering wheel is unlocked, the steering wheel screw cooperates with the metal screw fixing element 3, in such a way that the locking housing obtains a supporting force from the outside, so as to complete the unlocking process.

[0040] As shown in [Fig.3] and [Fig.4], the specific process of locking the upright tube by the locking housing is as follows. When the handwheel is screwed clockwise during use, since the anti-dislodgement seal 4 is fixed to one end of the handwheel, the handwheel screw drives one side of the locking housing so that it approaches the other side through the threaded structure when the handwheel is turned clockwise, such that the opening of the locking housing is narrowed, and the entire locking housing closes from the inside and locks the upright tube.

[0041] As shown in [Fig. 5] and [Fig. 6], the specific process for unlocking the upright tube via the locking housing is as follows. When the steering wheel is screwed in counterclockwise during use, since the locking housing is further equipped with the pin, one end of the pin abuts against the cross tube 200, and the other end abuts against the steering wheel screw or the anti-dislodgement seal. Thanks to the above-mentioned structure, the metal screw retaining element 3 on the steering wheel screw will move to the steering wheel handle, and then the two sides of the opening portion of the locking housing will move away from each other. The locking housing no longer firmly holds the upright tube, so that the upright tube is unlocked.

[0042] In other embodiments, the screw thread hole or the metal screw retaining member 3 can also be arranged on one side of the retaining portion 21 near the insertion portion 22, so that the anti-dislodgement seal 4 and the pin 5 no longer need to be arranged on the end portion of the steering wheel screw. The steering wheel is turned clockwise, such that the steering wheel screw extends into the locking housing. One side of the locking housing is then pulled towards the other side by the steering wheel handle, such that the locking housing deforms and the opening narrows, thus locking the locking housing and the upright tube. When the steering wheel is turned counterclockwise, the steering wheel screw extends out of the locking housing.The steering wheel handle then reduces the restriction on the locking housing; the locking housing stretches outwards to regain its original shape under the action of its own elasticity; and the opening of the locking housing is enlarged, so that the locking housing and the upright tube are locked.

[0043] The locking housing of this disclosure has a pin therein, which supports the end portion of the steering wheel screw, such that the position of the steering wheel does not change when the steering wheel is turned to unlock it. The metal screw retaining member 3, cooperating with the steering wheel screw, moves towards the steering wheel handle, so as to apply an outward expansion force to the locking housing. Therefore, the structure of this disclosure does not need to address the phenomenon whereby the tube forming the upright cannot be loosened during unlocking due to deformation of the locking housing. At the same time, this disclosure employs a threaded screw connection method, the degree of tightening being adjustable by screwing the steering wheel during disassembly and assembly, thus facilitating disassembly and assembly.The locking housing can provide a strong locking force, which can prevent the fishing box from collapsing during use and reduce the overall packaging volume.

[0044] In the description of this document, the use of reference terms such as "an embodiment," "certain embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "certain examples" means that the specific elements, structures, materials, or features described together with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. In the document, schematic expressions for the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiments or examples. Furthermore, the specific elements, structures, materials, or features described may be combined appropriately in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0045] Although embodiments of this disclosure have been shown and described above, it may be understood that the above embodiments are given by way of example and may not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure. A person skilled in the art may make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this disclosure without departing from the principle and purpose of this disclosure. All simple modifications, equivalent variations, and alterations to the above embodiments consistent with the technical essence of this disclosure will remain within the scope of the technical solutions of this disclosure.

Claims

Demands

1. Fishing box locking structure, comprising a frame, a upright forming tube (300) and a locking assembly (400), wherein the locking assembly (400) comprises a handwheel (1) and a locking housing (2), wherein one end of the locking housing (2) is fixed to the frame; the other end forms an open ring and is slid onto the upright forming tube (300); and the handwheel (1) passes through an opening portion of the locking housing (2) and is threaded to the locking housing (2), wherein an opening gap of the locking housing (2) becomes smaller or larger by tightening or loosening the handwheel (1), such that the locking housing (2) and the upright forming tube (300) are tightened or loosened.

2. Fishing box locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that one end of the locking housing (2) is an insertion part (22), and the other end is a retaining part (21), in which the insertion part (22) is fixed to a tube forming a cross member (200) of the frame; a screw of the handwheel passes through two sides of an opening part of the retaining part (21), and is connected by thread to a side near the insertion part (22).

3. Fishing box locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the locking housing (2) has a connecting part (22) at one end and a retaining part (21) at the other end, the connecting part (22) is fixed to the frame, the handwheel screw passes through both sides of the opening part of the retaining part (21) and has a limit coinciding with the side near the connecting part (22), and is connected by thread to the side opposite the connecting part (22).

4. Fishing box locking structure according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the retaining part (21) is made of a plastic material, in which a receiving recess (23) is arranged on one side of the retaining part (21) opposite the insertion part (22); a metal screw fixing member (3) is pressed into the receiving recess (23); and the handwheel screw is connected by thread to the metal screw fixing member (3).

5. Fishing box locking structure according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the anti-separation spacer (4) is fixed to an end part of the flywheel screw (1) by a bolt.

6. Fishing box locking structure according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the retaining part (21) is further provided with a receiving hole (24), and the screw is arranged in the receiving hole (24).

7. Fishing box locking structure according to claim 6, characterized in that the receiving hole (24) is arranged obliquely and extends to the insertion part (22), and a peg (5) is further arranged in the receiving hole (24).

8. Fishing box locking structure according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that the insertion part (22) is slid onto the tube forming the cross member (200), and they are fixed by pull riveting.

9. Fishing box locking structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the locking housing (2) comprises a retaining part (21), a screw of the steering wheel (1) passes through two sides of the opening part of the retaining part (21), and the side of the opening part of the retaining part (21) near the handle of the steering wheel (1) being threaded with the screw of the steering wheel (1).

10. Fishing box locking structure according to claim 9, characterized in that the side of the opening part of the retaining part (21) opposite the handle of the steering wheel (1) is coupled in a limited manner to the screw of the steering wheel (1) by means of a limiting member, the limiting member being configured to limit the axial displacement of the screw of the steering wheel (1).

11. Fishing box locking structure according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the retaining part (21) is made of plastic, the opening part of the retaining part (21) is provided with a metal screw fixing member (3) on the side of the retaining part (21) near the steering wheel handle, and the steering wheel screw is connected by thread to the metal screw fixing member (3).

12. Fishing box locking structure according to claim 11, characterized in that the screw fixing member (3) is fixed with an anti-separation spacer (4) at the end of the screw opposite the handle of the steering wheel (1).

13. Fishing box, comprising a box body (100), a frame and a plurality of upright tubes (300), in which the box body (100) is fixed to the frame, in which the fishing box locking structure according to any one of claims 1 to 12 is arranged between the cross tube (200) of the frame and the upright tubes (300).

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