Christmas tree ring
The modular design of Christmas tree rings with detachable frames addresses the issues of high transportation costs and maintenance by enabling self-assembly and partial component replacement, improving durability and reducing costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KING TREE HANDICRAFTS (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-16
AI Technical Summary
Current Christmas tree rings are designed as single units, leading to high transportation costs, large packaging volumes, and the need for complete replacement upon damage, which increases maintenance costs and is inconvenient for assembly.
A Christmas tree ring composed of multiple detachable ring frames with first and second insertion tubes and limiting elements, allowing for modular assembly and replacement of individual components.
Reduces packaging volume, lowers transportation costs, facilitates self-assembly, and allows for partial replacement of damaged parts, enhancing durability and sustainability.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of Christmas tree technologies, and in particular, to a Christmas tree ring that can be assembled.BACKGROUND
[0002] In traditional Christmas tree decoration, the frame of the Christmas tree plays a crucial role. It not only serves as a skeleton supporting the entire structure of the Christmas tree, but also carries various decorations, giving the Christmas tree a festive atmosphere. Currently, most common Christmas tree frames on the market adopt an integrated welding design, which is composed of multiple curved metal rods welded together to form a complete circular frame. Although this design is structurally stable, it has some defects.
[0003] Due to the use of integral welding structure, such ring frames often have a large weight and occupy a large volume, which not only increases the cost of packaging and transportation, but also brings inconvenience to the handling and assembly process; once the integrated design of the ring frame is partially damaged during use, such as a metal rod breaking, the entire ring frame may lose stability and cannot continue to be used, requiring a complete replacement, which increases maintenance costs and inconvenience. Therefore, a Christmas tree ring that can be assembled is proposed.SUMMARY
[0004] The purpose of the present disclosure is to address the problem that the current Christmas tree rings are mostly designed as a single unit, which is inconvenient for transportation and replaced as a whole after damage.
[0005] In order to achieve the above disclosure objectives, the present disclosure provides a Christmas tree ring that can be assembled to improve the above-mentioned problems.
[0006] The specific details of this application are as follows.
[0007] A Christmas tree ring that can be assembled, a plurality of ring frames, and two ends of the ring frames are respectively provided with a first insertion tube and a second insertion tube; a size of an outer surface of the second insertion tube is adapted to a size of an inner wall of the first insertion tube to achieve an insertion between adjacent first insertion tube and second insertion tube when the plurality of ring frames are spliced; the first insertion tube is provided with a connection hole, and the second insertion tube is provided with a limiting element.
[0008] In some embodiments of the present application, the plurality of the ring frames are spliced together to form a circular structure.
[0009] In some embodiments of the present application, the limiting element includes a spring piece provided in the second insertion tube, and a limit pin is fixedly provided on the spring piece; one end of the limit pin away from the spring piece passes through the second insertion tube.
[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, one end of the spring piece away from the limit pin is fixedly connected to an inner wall of the second insertion tube.
[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, one end of the limit pin away from the spring piece is an arc shape.
[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the ring frames includes an outer arc-shaped rod and an inner arc-shaped rod, and there are a plurality of reinforcement rods connected between the outer arc-shaped rod and the inner arc-shaped rod.
[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the first insertion tube and the second insertion tube are respectively installed on two of the plurality of reinforcement rods.
[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, the reinforcement rods are welded together with the outer arc-shaped rod and the inner arc-shaped rod; the first insertion tube and the second insertion tube are welded together with the reinforcement rods.
[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, outer surfaces of the outer arc-shaped rod, the inner arc-shaped rod, the reinforcement rods, the first insertion tube, and the second insertion tube are all provided with protective coatings.
[0016] Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effects of the present disclosure are: in the technical solution of the present application, in order to solve the problem that Christmas tree rings in existing technology are mostly designed as a single unit, which is inconvenient for transportation and needs to be replaced as a whole after damage, the present application provides a plurality of ring frames. The first insertion tube and second insertion tube provided on the ring frames are spliced together, and the ring frames are detachable, thereby greatly reducing packaging volumes, lowering transportation costs, and also facilitating consumers to assemble them themselves; compared to the integrated welding structure, modular design allows for only replacing a corresponding ring frame if it is damaged, reducing maintenance costs and improving product durability and sustainability.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0017] FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a Christmas tree ring that can be assembled provided in the present application.
[0018] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the Christmas tree ring that can be assembled provided in the present application.
[0019] FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a first insertion tube and a second insertion tube of the Christmas tree ring that can be assembled when they are plugged in provided in this application.
[0020] FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a connection hole for assembling the Christmas tree ring provided in the present application.
[0021] FIG. 5 is a schematic sectional view of the second insertion tube for assembling the Christmas tree ring provided in the present application.
[0022] Numeral reference: 1- ring frame; 101- outer arc-shaped rod; 102- inner arc-shaped rod; 103- reinforcement rod; 2- first insertion tube; 201- connection hole; 3- second insertion tube; 301- spring piece; 302- limit pin.DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS
[0023] In order to enable personnel in this technical field to better understand the solution of the present disclosure, the following will provide a clear and complete description of the technical solution in the embodiments of the present disclosure in combination with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work should fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.
[0024] As recorded in the background technology, most common Christmas tree ring frames on the market currently adopt an integrated welding design, which is composed of multiple arc-shaped metal rods welded together to form a complete circular ring frame. Although this design is structurally stable, it has some drawbacks: due to the use of an integrated welding structure, such ring frames often have a large weight and occupy a large volume, which not only increases the cost of packaging and transportation, but also brings inconvenience to the handling and assembly process; once the integrated design of the ring frame is partially damaged during use, such as a metal rod breaking, the entire ring frame may lose stability and cannot continue to be used, thereby requiring a complete replacement, which increases maintenance costs and inconvenience.
[0025] In order to solve this technical problem, the present disclosure provides a Christmas tree ring that can be assembled.
[0026] Specifically, please refer to FIGS. 1-5. The Christmas tree ring that can be assembled specifically includes a plurality of ring frames 1, a first insertion tube 2 and a second insertion tube 3 are respectively provided at two ends of the ring frames 1. A size of an outer surface of the second insertion tube 3 is adapted to a size of an inner wall of the first insertion tube 2 to achieve an insertion between adjacent first insertion tubes 2 and second insertion tubes 3 when the plurality of ring frames 1 are spliced. The first insertion tube 2 is provided with a connection hole 201, and the second insertion tube 3 is provided with a limiting element.
[0027] The present disclosure provides a Christmas tree ring that can be assembled, which is assembled by setting a plurality of ring frames 1. The first insertion tubes 2 and second insertion tube 3 are connected between the plurality of ring frames 1, and the plurality of ring frames 1 are detachable, greatly reducing the packaging volume, lowering transportation costs, and also facilitating consumers to assemble them themselves; compared to the integrated welding structure, modular design allows for only replacing a corresponding ring frame 1 if it is damaged, reducing maintenance costs and improving product durability and sustainability.
[0028] In order to enable personnel in this technical field to better understand the solution of the present disclosure, a clear and complete description of the technical solution in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be provided below in combination with the accompanying drawings.
[0029] It should be noted that the embodiments of the present disclosure and the features and technical solutions in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.
[0030] It should be noted that similar labels and letters represent similar items in the following figures. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0031] Embodiment 1, please refer to FIGS. 1-5, a Christmas tree ring that can be assembled including a plurality of ring frames 1. The two ends of the ring frame 1 are respectively provided with a first insertion tube 2 and a second insertion tube 3. A size of an outer surface of the second insertion tube 3 is adapted to a size of an inner wall of the first insertion tube 2 to achieve an insertion between adjacent first insertion tubes 2 and second insertion tubes 3 when the plurality of ring frames 1 are spliced. The first insertion tube 2 is provided with a connection hole 201, and the second insertion tube 3 is provided with a limiting element. This application provides a plurality of ring frames 1, which are spliced together by the first insertion tube 2 and second insertion tube 3 provided on them. The plurality of ring frames 1 are detachable, thereby greatly reducing the packaging volume, lowering transportation costs, and also facilitating consumers to assemble them themselves. Compared to the integrated welding structure, modular design allows for only replacing a corresponding ring frame 1 if it is damaged, reducing maintenance costs and improving product durability and sustainability.
[0032] In an implementation mode, as shown in FIG. 1, the plurality of ring frames 1 are spliced together to form a circular structure, which can fit a conical appearance of the Christmas tree and provide a solid and uniform support foundation for subsequent decoration.
[0033] In Embodiment 2, as shown in FIGS. 1-5, the limiting element includes a spring piece 301 provided in the second insertion tube 3. A limit pin 302 is fixedly provided on the spring piece 301; one end of the limit pin 302 away from the spring piece 301 passes through the second insertion tube 3. When the first insertion tube 2 and the second insertion tube 3 are plugged together, the limit pin 302 can be plugged into the connection hole 201 to achieve the limiting of the insertion of the first insertion tube 2 and the second insertion tube 3.
[0034] In an implementation mode, one end of the spring piece 301 away from the limit pin 302 is fixedly connected to an inner wall of the second insertion tube 3. The spring piece 301 can be made of spring steel, and the elasticity of the spring piece 301 material can be used to limit the position of the limit pin 302 after being inserted into the connection hole 201, thereby improving the stability of the limit pin 302 after being inserted into the connection hole 201. The spring steel has excellent elasticity and high strength characteristics, which can provide stable and strong elastic support for the limit pin 302 during long-term and multiple uses.
[0035] In an implementation mode, as shown in FIGS. 5, one end of the limit pin 302 away from the spring piece 301 is an arc shape, which facilitates a separation of the connection hole 201 and the limit pin 302 by pulling the first insertion tube 2 after pressing the limit pin 302.
[0036] In Embodiment 3, as shown in FIG. 1, the ring frames 1 include an outer arc-shaped rod 101 and an inner arc-shaped rod 102. There are a plurality of reinforcement rods 103 connected between the outer arc-shaped rod 101 and the inner arc-shaped rod 102 for connecting the outer arc-shaped rod 101 and the inner arc-shaped rod 102 together. The outer arc-shaped rod 101 and the inner arc-shaped rod 102 are cooperated to facilitate hanging decorations.
[0037] In an implementation mode, as shown in FIG. 1, the first insertion tube 2 and the second insertion tube 3 are respectively provided on two of the plurality of reinforcement rods 103, so that the two reinforcement rods 103 provide installation and support points for the first insertion tube 2 and the second insertion tube 3, respectively.
[0038] In an implementation mode, the reinforcement rods 103 are welded together with the outer arc-shaped rod 101 and the inner arc-shaped rod 102. The first insertion tube 2 and the second insertion tube 3 are welded together with the reinforcement rods 103 using a commonly used welding process, and components have high firmness after welding.
[0039] In an implementation mode, outer surfaces of the outer arc-shaped rod 101, the inner arc-shaped rod 102, the reinforcement rods 103, the first insertion tube 2, and the second insertion tube 3 are all provided with protective coatings, which can achieve protection of the outer surfaces of the outer arc-shaped rod 101, the inner arc-shaped rod 102, the reinforcement rods 103, the first insertion tube 2, and the second insertion tube 3. The protective coatings can be made of acrylic paint, polyurethane paint, or epoxy paint.
[0040] In the present disclosure, unless otherwise specified and limited, terms “installation”, “connection to”, “connection with”, “fixation”, etc. should be broadly understood, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrate connection; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or they can communicate with each other; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be a connection within two components or an interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise specified. For ordinary technical personnel in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present disclosure can be understood according to a specific situation.
[0041] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only a part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, not all of them. The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings, but do not limit the scope of the present disclosure. The present disclosure can be implemented in many different forms, and on the contrary, a purpose of providing these embodiments is to render the understanding of the disclosed content of the present disclosure more thorough and comprehensive. Although the present disclosure has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the specific embodiments or equivalently replace some of the technical features. Any equivalent structure made using the content of the present disclosure specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, is also within the protection scope of the present disclosure.
Claims
1. A Christmas tree ring that can be assembled, comprising a plurality of ring frames, and two ends of the ring frames are respectively provided with a first insertion tube and a second insertion tube;a size of an outer surface of the second insertion tube is adapted to a size of an inner wall of the first insertion tube to achieve an insertion between adjacent first insertion tube and second insertion tube when the plurality of ring frames are spliced;the first insertion tube is provided with a connection hole, and the second insertion tube is provided with a limiting element.
2. The Christmas tree ring according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of the ring frames are spliced together to form a circular structure.
3. The Christmas tree ring according to claim 1, wherein the limiting element comprises a spring piece provided in the second insertion tube, and a limit pin is fixedly provided on the spring piece;one end of the limit pin away from the spring piece passes through the second insertion tube.
4. The Christmas tree ring according to claim 3, wherein one end of the spring piece away from the limit pin is fixedly connected to an inner wall of the second insertion tube.
5. The Christmas tree ring according to claim 3, wherein one end of the limit pin away from the spring piece is an arc shape.
6. The Christmas tree ring according to claim 1, wherein the ring frames comprises an outer arc-shaped rod and an inner arc-shaped rod, and there are a plurality of reinforcement rods connected between the outer arc-shaped rod and the inner arc-shaped rod.
7. The Christmas tree ring according to claim 6, wherein the first insertion tube and the second insertion tube are respectively installed on two of the plurality of reinforcement rods.
8. The Christmas tree ring according to claim 7, wherein the reinforcement rods are welded together with the outer arc-shaped rod and the inner arc-shaped rod;the first insertion tube and the second insertion tube are welded together with the reinforcement rods.
9. The Christmas tree ring according to claim 6 wherein outer surfaces of the outer arc-shaped rod, the inner arc-shaped rod, the reinforcement rods, the first insertion tube, and the second insertion tube are all provided with protective coatings.