Deflectable folding support

Abstract

The present invention provides a deflectable folding support, comprising a base and a plurality of support members movably connected to the base. The base comprises an upper base and a lower base; the support members comprise three or more lower support members connected to the lower base and three or more upper support members connected to the upper base; the base further comprises a deflection mechanism arranged between the upper base and the lower base; the deflection mechanism comprises an elastic member connected to the upper base and the lower base; when the elastic member elastically deforms, the upper base deflects relative to the lower base. Since the deflection mechanism is arranged between the upper base and the lower base, the upper base can deflect relative to the lower base, thereby improving the comfort and interestingness of portable furniture using the folding support.

Description

A deflectable folding bracket Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of leisure products, in particular to a deflectable folding bracket. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the economy, urban people often choose to go out and enjoy outdoor life in order to relax. Technical issues

[0003] Outdoor activities, such as fishing and camping, often require portable furniture such as tables, chairs, and hammocks. However, common portable furniture has limited functionality and lacks comfort and fun when used. Technical Solutions

[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to propose a deflectable folding bracket to solve the problem of single usage of portable furniture.

[0005] The present invention provides a deflectable folding bracket, comprising a base and a plurality of support members movably connected to the base, wherein the base comprises an upper base and a lower base, the support members comprise three or more lower support members connected to the lower base and three or more upper support members connected to the upper base, a deflection mechanism is provided between the upper base and the lower base, the deflection mechanism comprises an elastic member connecting the upper base and the lower base, and when the elastic member undergoes elastic deformation, the upper base deflects relative to the lower base.

[0006] Preferably, the elastic member is plate-shaped, the deflection mechanism further comprises a first stop portion provided on one side of the elastic member and a second stop portion provided on the other side of the elastic member, and there are gaps between the upper base and the first stop portion and the second stop portion.

[0007] Preferably, the height of the first stopping portion is greater than the height of the second stopping portion.

[0008] Preferably, the second stopping portion includes a column away from the elastic member, and the height of the column is smaller than the height of the first stopping portion.

[0009] Preferably, the upper surface of the column is an inclined surface.

[0010] Preferably, the deflection mechanism further comprises a flexible protective cover at least arranged around the second stop portion.

[0011] Preferably, the upper surface of the second stop portion is a curved surface.

[0012] Preferably, the upper support member is pivotally connected to the upper base, and the lower support member is pivotally connected to the lower base. Beneficial effects

[0013] The deflectable folding stand provided by the present invention includes a base and a plurality of support members movably connected to the base. The base includes an upper base and a lower base. The support members include three or more lower support members connected to the lower base and three or more upper support members connected to the upper base. The base also includes a deflection mechanism disposed between the upper and lower bases. The deflection mechanism includes an elastic member connecting the upper and lower bases. When the elastic member undergoes elastic deformation, the upper base deflects relative to the lower base. Because the deflection mechanism is provided between the upper and lower bases, the upper base can deflect relative to the lower base, thereby improving the comfort and enjoyment of portable furniture using the folding stand. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the specific embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0015] FIG1 is a diagram illustrating an assembly of a deflectable folding bracket according to an embodiment;

[0016] FIG2 is an exploded view of a deflectable folding bracket provided by one embodiment;

[0017] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of a deflection mechanism of a deflectable folding bracket provided by one embodiment;

[0018] FIG4 is a diagram of a deflectable foldable stent with the protective cover removed provided by one embodiment.

[0019] FIG5 is a diagram showing the deflectable folding bracket shown in FIG4 in a state of use with the bracket deflected to one side; and

[0020] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the deflectable folding bracket shown in FIG. 4 in use state when the bracket is deflected to the other side. Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0021] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate positions or locations based on those shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are intended solely to facilitate and simplify the description of the present invention and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not intended to indicate or imply relative importance.

[0023] As shown in Figures 1-3, the deflectable folding stand 100 provided by the present invention includes a base 1 and multiple support members 2 movably connected to the base. The base 1 includes an upper base 11, a lower base 12, and a deflection mechanism 13 disposed between the upper and lower bases 11, 12. The support members 2 include three or more lower support members 22 connected to the lower base 12 and three or more upper support members 21 connected to the upper base 11. In this embodiment, the upper support members 21 are pivotally connected to the upper base 11, and the lower support members 22 are pivotally connected to the lower base 12. The upper support members 21 are telescopic rods to reduce the size of the folding stand 100 when folded. It will be appreciated that in other embodiments, the support members 2 may also be detachably connected to the base 1.

[0024] The deflection mechanism 13 includes an elastic member 130 connecting the upper base 11 and the lower base 12. When the elastic member 130 undergoes elastic deformation, the upper base 11 deflects relative to the lower base 12, causing the folding bracket 100 to produce a rocking effect, thereby increasing the comfort and fun of portable furniture using the folding bracket 100, such as a portable chair.

[0025] As shown in FIG4 , in this embodiment, the elastic member 130 is a plate-shaped metal member connecting the upper base 11 and the lower base 12. The deflection mechanism 13 also includes a first stopper 131 disposed on one side of the elastic member 130 and a second stopper 132 disposed on the other side of the elastic member 130. A gap 1310 is defined between the lower surface of the upper base 11 and the upper surface of the first stopper 131, and a gap 1320 is defined between the lower surface of the upper base 11 and the upper surface of the second stopper 132. As shown in FIG5 , when the upper base 11 deflects toward the first stopper 131, the elastic member 130 bends toward the first stopper 131 until the lower surface of the upper base 11 abuts against the upper surface of the first stopper 131. It can be understood that the elastic member 130 used in the deflection mechanism 13 in this embodiment is a plate-shaped metal structure with sufficient rigidity to support the upper base 11 and the heavy objects carried by the upper base 11, and can undergo elastic deformation. However, in other embodiments, the elastic member can also be an elastic device in other shapes such as a columnar shape.

[0026] Preferably, the height of the first stop portion 131 is greater than the height of the second stop portion 132, and the upper surface of the second stop portion 132 is an arc surface. In other words, when the upper base 11 deflects toward the second stop portion 132, the angle of deflection is greater than the angle when it deflects toward the first stop portion 131.

[0027] In this embodiment, the second stop portion 132 includes a post 133 spaced apart from the elastic member 130. The height of the post 133 is less than that of the first stop portion 131, and the upper surface of the post 133 is inclined. Thus, as shown in FIG6 , when the upper base 11 deflects toward the second stop portion 132, the elastic member 130 bends toward the second stop portion 132 until the lower surface of the upper base 11 abuts against the upper surface of the post 133. The lower surface of the upper base 11 abuts against the upper surface of the post 133, ensuring that the folding stand 100 is stable and prevents it from tipping over when the upper base 11 deflects toward the second stop portion 132. Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0028] Preferably, the deflection mechanism 13 also includes a flexible protective cover 134 at least arranged around the second stop portion 132. The protective cover 134 can play a buffering role when the upper base 11 is deflected but does not limit the deflection angle of the upper base 11. At the same time, it can prevent the user's fingers from being pinched when using the deflectable folding bracket 100.

[0029] The deflectable folding stand provided by the present invention includes a base and a plurality of support members movably connected to the base. The base includes an upper base and a lower base. The support members include three or more lower support members connected to the lower base and three or more upper support members connected to the upper base. The base also includes a deflection mechanism disposed between the upper and lower bases. The deflection mechanism includes an elastic member connecting the upper and lower bases. When the elastic member undergoes elastic deformation, the upper base deflects relative to the lower base. Because the deflection mechanism is provided between the upper and lower bases, the upper base can deflect relative to the lower base, thereby improving the comfort and enjoyment of portable furniture using the folding stand.

[0030] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit the same. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A deflectable folding bracket, comprising a base and a plurality of support members movably connected to the base, wherein the base comprises an upper base and a lower base, and the support members comprise three or more lower support members connected to the lower base and three or more upper support members connected to the upper base, characterized in that: The base further includes a deflection mechanism disposed between the upper base and the lower base, wherein the deflection mechanism includes an elastic member connecting the upper base and the lower base, and when the elastic member undergoes elastic deformation, the upper base deflects relative to the lower base.

2. The deflectable folding bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic member is plate-shaped, and the deflection mechanism further includes a first stopper provided on one side of the elastic member and a second stopper provided on the other side of the elastic member. There are gaps between the upper base and the first stopper and the second stopper.

3. The deflectable folding bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The height of the first stopping portion is greater than the height of the second stopping portion.

4. The deflectable folding bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second stopping portion includes a column away from the elastic member, and a height of the column is smaller than a height of the first stopping portion.

5. The deflectable folding bracket according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper surface of the column is an inclined surface.

6. The deflectable folding bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The deflection mechanism further includes a flexible protective cover disposed at least around the second stop portion.

7. The deflectable folding bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper surface of the second stopper is a curved surface.

8. The deflectable folding bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper support member is pivotally connected to the upper base, and the lower support member is pivotally connected to the lower base.

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