CN100390457C - Foldable member and folding method thereof - Google Patents
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Abstract
A foldable member includes a first frame section having first and second segments hinged to one another to allow the foldable member to have a folded state and an unfolded state. The foldable member also includes a second frame member hingedly connected to the first frame member. The second frame member has first and second sections hingedly connected to one another. A hinge member is used to hinge the first section and the second section together. At least one of the first and second segments has a closed loop configuration.
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Technical field
The present invention relates to a kind of Foldable structural member, particularly relate to a kind of Foldable structural member with articulated mechanism.
Background technique
Folding component is known in the prior art.This type of Foldable structural member can be used as tent, pavilion (vaulted thing), automotive sunshade panel, sandy beach mattress, shed and children's playroom.
U.S. Pat 5,411,046 discloses a kind of foldable tent, and this foldable tent has four triangular wall of being made by Foldable material, and each cornice has circumferential triangular groove separately, can coil the wire frames sections to be used for constraint.Be folding this tent, described wall is folded together and forms the folded buttress of a triangle, subsequently the wire frames sections is coiled the ring that is folded into crossover.One of defective of the type Foldable structural member is to be difficult to this member coiled be folded into folded state.The user must utilize both hands even come together to coil folding this tent with a pin or knee.In addition, need coil the ring of the wire frames the coiled sections of Foldable structural member with huge power to crossover.
U.S. Pat 4,815,784 disclose a kind of collapsible car sunshading board, and wherein two panels join end to end, and spread out thereby cross over a vehicle window with the expansion form.This panel is suitable for crossover and coils together.U.S. Pat 5,553,908 disclose a kind of collapsible car sunshading board, and it comprises a framework sections that is configured to an independent closed loop and can be coiled into a plurality of concentric rings.The typical defect of these Foldable structural members is, under its folded state, needs for example sack of holding device, to keep and to hold the folding component that coiling is got up.
Summary of the invention
An object of the present invention is to provide a kind of improvement Foldable structural member that utilizes articulated mechanism.
According to an aspect of the present invention, provide a kind of Foldable structural member, it comprises one first frame parts, and this first frame parts has and is hinged together to allow this Foldable structural member to have first and second sections of a folded state and a deployed condition.This Foldable structural member comprises that also one combines the web material with at least a portion that covers this frame parts with this frame parts.
According to one embodiment of the invention, a kind of Foldable structural member is provided, and wherein when this Foldable structural member was in folded state, this first sections was stacked on this second sections, and when this Foldable structural member was in deployed condition, this first sections and this second sections were in several angle and arrange.
According to a further aspect in the invention, provide a kind of Foldable structural member, wherein one second frame parts is hinged on this first frame parts, and one the 3rd frame parts links to each other with this second frame parts with this first frame parts.
According to one embodiment of present invention, provide a kind of Foldable structural member, this Foldable structural member has the device that is used for hinged this first sections and this second sections.This transmit device can be bridge parts or articulated axle parts.In these bridge parts and this first and second sections at least one has (snap-fit) configuration that is clasped, so that at least one in this first and second sections can be locked in when Foldable structural member is in deployed condition on these bridge parts.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, provide a kind of Foldable structural member, this Foldable structural member is included in this Foldable structural member locking device with first and second sections locking of this first frame parts when being in deployed condition.This locking device can be a clip.
According to a further aspect in the invention, provide a kind of Foldable structural member, it comprises one first frame parts, and this first frame parts has and is hinged together to allow this Foldable structural member to have first and second sections of a folded state and a deployed condition; And second frame parts that links to each other with this first frame parts, this second frame parts comprises and being hinged together to allow this Foldable structural member to be in first and second sections of this folded state and this deployed condition.
According to a further aspect in the invention, a kind of Foldable structural member is provided, it comprises one first frame parts, and this first frame parts has the first closed loop configuration and is hinged together to allow this Foldable structural member to have first and second sections of a folded state and a deployed condition; And one and second frame parts that is hinged and connected of this first frame parts, the part of this second frame parts and this first frame parts has the second closed loop configuration, and this second frame parts comprises and being hinged together to allow this Foldable structural member to be in first and second sections of this folded state and this deployed condition.
According to a further aspect in the invention, a kind of Foldable structural member is provided, this Foldable structural member comprises and can open framework folding between a state and the folded state one, this framework limits a shroud under this open mode, this framework further is included in the foldable frame parts that select location is provided with articulated elements; The articulated elements that is in open mode is suitable for supporting the described frame parts that is in open mode, and the articulated elements that is in folded state is suitable for this member is folded into and is easy to the sheet shaped substrate body that stores and handle.In a preferred embodiment, this Foldable structural member triangular in shape or quadrilateral under open mode.These embodiments according to the present invention provide a kind of Foldable structural member, and it can be folded into complete folding configuration, and can keep this complete folding configuration under the situation that does not need any maintenance or fixing device.
According to an aspect of the present invention, a kind of Foldable structural member is provided, it has a framework, this framework comprises: at least two lateral parts, each lateral parts comprises upper side part and downside part, each upper side partly comprises the upper side parts that are connected with each other pivotly by first articulated elements, and each downside partly comprises the downside parts that are connected with each other pivotly by second articulated elements, and the downside parts link to each other with the upper side parts pivotly by the 3rd articulated elements; Go up the attachment portion at least two, the attachment portion comprises the last connected element that is connected with each other pivotly by the 4th articulated elements on each, and last attachment portion links to each other with the upper side part pivotly by the 5th articulated elements; At least two following attachment portions, each comprises the following connected element that is connected with each other pivotly by the 6th articulated elements in the attachment portion down, following attachment portion links to each other with the downside part pivotly by the 7th articulated elements; Wherein first foldable shaft is defined, it is through the 3rd articulated elements, and second foldable shaft is defined, and it is through first and second articulated elementss, described framework can move between a folding position and an expanded position, in described folding position, described framework is folded, to form a substantially flat panel, at described expanded position, described framework is unfolded, and to limit a three-dimensional shroud that is positioned at described member, described framework is folded to described folding position from described expanded position in the following manner; Rotate described attachment portion at the 4th and the 6th articulated elements place,, thereby make described at least two lateral parts locate adjacent to each other so that described connected element is stacked on top of each other; Make described side members stacked on top of each other along described first foldable shaft; And make described side members stacked on top of each other along described second foldable shaft.
In one embodiment, the described first, second, third, fourth and the 6th articulated elements only allows 180 ° maximum pivot movement.
In one embodiment, the described the 5th and the 7th articulated elements only allows 90 ° maximum pivot movement.
This Foldable structural member has two first articulated elementss, two second articulated elementss, four the 3rd articulated elementss, two the 4th articulated elementss, four the 5th articulated elementss, two the 6th articulated elementss and four the 7th articulated elementss.
In one embodiment, in described folding position, described first and second articulated elementss are located adjacent one another, and described the 3rd articulated elements is located adjacent one another, and described the 4th articulated elements is located adjacent one another, and described the 6th articulated elements is located adjacent one another.
In one embodiment, described first foldable shaft is substantially perpendicular to described second foldable shaft.
In one embodiment, described upper side parts are arch.
In one embodiment, described downside parts are L-shaped basically.
This Foldable structural member also comprises the web material of the major component that covers described framework.
In one embodiment, described connected element is folding along the direction that is parallel to described first foldable shaft, and the described the 4th and the 6th articulated elements moves along inside direction.
According to another aspect of the present invention, a kind of method of folding Foldable structural member is provided, described Foldable structural member has at least two lateral parts, each lateral parts comprises upper side part and downside part, each upper side partly comprises the upper side parts that are connected with each other pivotly by first articulated elements, each downside partly comprises the downside parts that are connected with each other pivotly by second articulated elements, and the downside parts link to each other with the upper side parts pivotly by the 3rd articulated elements; Go up the attachment portion at least two, the attachment portion comprises the last connected element that is connected with each other pivotly by the 4th articulated elements on each, and last attachment portion links to each other with the upper side part pivotly by the 5th articulated elements; At least two following attachment portions, each comprises the following connected element that is connected with each other pivotly by the 6th articulated elements in the attachment portion down, following attachment portion links to each other with the downside part pivotly by the 7th articulated elements; Wherein first foldable shaft is defined, it is through the 3rd articulated elements, and second foldable shaft is defined, it is through first and second articulated elementss, described framework can move between a folding position and an expanded position, in described folding position, described framework is folded, to form a substantially flat panel, at described expanded position, described framework is unfolded, to limit a three-dimensional shroud that is positioned at described member, said method comprising the steps of: rotate described attachment portion at the 4th and the 6th articulated elements place,, thereby make described at least two lateral parts locate adjacent to each other so that described connected element is stacked on top of each other; Make described side members stacked on top of each other along described first foldable shaft; And make described side members stacked on top of each other along described second foldable shaft.
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Referring now to accompanying drawing specific embodiment of the present invention is described by way of example, wherein:
Fig. 1 illustrates a Foldable structural member that has articulated mechanism according to one embodiment of the invention, for example automotive sunshade panel or sandy beach mattress;
Figure 1A-1C illustrates the framework and the folding step thereof of Foldable structural member as shown in Figure 1;
Fig. 2 illustrates a Foldable structural member that has articulated mechanism according to one embodiment of the invention, for example tent or children's playroom;
Fig. 2 A-2E illustrates the framework and the folding step thereof of Foldable structural member as shown in Figure 2;
Fig. 2-1 illustrates a Foldable structural member that has articulated mechanism according to one embodiment of the invention, for example tent or children's playroom;
Fig. 2 A-1 to 2E-1 illustrates the framework and the folding step thereof of Foldable structural member shown in Fig. 2-1;
Fig. 3 illustrates the Foldable structural member with articulated mechanism according to one embodiment of the invention, for example pavilion or children's playroom;
The framework that Fig. 3 A-3F illustrates Foldable structural member as shown in Figure 3 with and folding step;
Fig. 4 is the perspective view according to the articulated mechanism of the Foldable structural member of first embodiment of the invention;
Fig. 5 illustrates in two identical sections of articulated mechanism as shown in Figure 4;
Fig. 6 illustrates the bridge parts of articulated mechanism as shown in Figure 4;
Fig. 7 illustrates the Lock Part of articulated mechanism as shown in Figure 4;
Fig. 8 illustrates the Lock Part that links to each other with articulated mechanism as shown in Figure 4;
Fig. 9 illustrates two sections of articulated mechanism when partially folded state as shown in Figure 4;
Figure 10 illustrates articulated mechanism as shown in Figure 4 and is launching fully and two sections during lock state;
Figure 11 is the perspective view according to the articulated mechanism of the Foldable structural member of second embodiment of the invention;
Figure 12 illustrates two sections of articulated mechanism when partially folded state as shown in figure 11;
Figure 13 illustrates articulated mechanism as shown in figure 11 and is launching fully and two sections during lock state;
Figure 14 is the exploded view of articulated mechanism shown in Figure 11;
Figure 15 is the perspective view according to the articulated mechanism of the Foldable structural member of third embodiment of the invention;
Figure 16 illustrates articulated mechanism as shown in figure 15 and is launching fully and two sections during lock state;
Figure 17 illustrates two sections of articulated mechanism when the latch-up-free parts as shown in figure 15;
Figure 18 illustrates the exploded view of articulated mechanism as shown in figure 15.
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Referring now to accompanying drawing, wherein identical reference character is represented identical parts in institute's drawings attached, and Fig. 1 illustrates the Foldable structural member 310 with articulated mechanism according to one embodiment of the invention, as automotive sunshade panel or sandy beach mattress.Installing fabric material 332 or any other suitable material on this Foldable structural member 310.
Figure 1A-1C illustrates the framework and the folding step thereof of this Foldable structural member 310.
According to one embodiment of the invention, folding component 310 has two U-shaped frame partss 330,330, and each U-shaped frame parts comprises the first and second curved frames sections 318,320.The shape of two U-shaped frame partss 330,330 is basic identical.
The first curved frames sections 318 of each frame parts 330 and the second curved frames sections 320 are hinged by articulated mechanism 10,110,210, and this point will describe in detail in the back.
The end of two frame partss 330 is also hinged by the articulated mechanism 10,110,210 shown in Figure 1A, to form a closed loop.
Be folding this Foldable structural member 310, at first Foldable structural member 310 folded up along X-axis, thereby make two U-shaped frame partss 330,330 be stacked relation shown in Figure 1B.Subsequently, two U-shaped frame partss 330,330 are folding along Y-axis, to form the final Folding structure shown in Fig. 1 C.
Fig. 2 illustrates a Foldable structural member 410 that has articulated mechanism according to one embodiment of the invention, as tent or children's playroom.Installing fabric material 432 or any other suitable material on this Foldable structural member 410.
Fig. 2 A to 2E illustrates the framework and the folding step thereof of this Foldable structural member 410.
According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, this Foldable structural member 410 has rectangle and frame structure ground engagement.This rectangle and frame structure ground engagement comprise the frame parts 430a of two square brackets shape frame partss 430,430 and two horizontal expansions, 430a.
As described below, each in two square brackets shape frame partss 430,430 comprises by the first and second hinged L shaped framework sections 418,420 of an articulated mechanism 10,110,210.
The frame parts 430a of two horizontal expansions, each among the 430a comprise by an articulated mechanism 10,110,210 be hinged together the first and second elongation framework sections 418 ', 420 '.
The corresponding free end of the free end of each square brackets shape frame parts 430 and a top square bracket shape frame parts 430b is hinged, to form two inclined side frameworks 440,450 of this Foldable structural member 410.In the inclined side framework 440,450 each is the closed loop configuration.This L shaped frame parts 418,420 and should elongation framework sections 418 ', 420 ' mutually location at an angle.
Each square brackets shape frame parts 430 is by traditional connection set frame parts 430a of traditional hinge (hinge or hinge) and horizontal expansion for example, and 430a is hinged.In addition, two top square bracket shape frame parts 430b, 430b by traditional connection set for example traditional hinge be hinged together.
Be folding Foldable structural member 410, at first with the frame parts 430a of two horizontal expansions, 430a folds up, thereby makes two inclined side frameworks 440,450 close mutually, shown in the direction of arrow of Fig. 2 B, stacked mutually shown in Fig. 2 C up to inclined side framework 440,450.
Shown in Fig. 2 D, two stacked lateral frames 440,450 are folded up along Y-axis subsequently.Member 410 is further folded up along X-axis, to form the final L shaped folding structure shown in Fig. 2 E.
In a word, Foldable structural member 410 comprises a framework that can fold between open mode shown in Fig. 2 A and the folded state shown in Fig. 2 E.This framework limits the shroud with two inclined sides and two vertical side in open mode.This framework also be included in select location be provided with the foldable frame parts 418,420,418 of articulated elements 10,110,210 ', 420 '.The articulated elements 10,110,210 that is in open mode be suitable for supporting the frame parts 418,420,418 that is in open mode ', 420 '.The articulated elements 10,110,210 that is in folded state is suitable for allowing this member to be folded into and is easy to the sheet shaped substrate body that stores and handle.This Foldable structural member 410 is triangular in shape when open mode.
Fig. 2-1 illustrate a Foldable structural member 410 according to one embodiment of the invention with articulated mechanism ', for example tent or children's playroom.This Foldable structural member 410 ' on installing fabric material 432 or any other suitable material.
Fig. 2 A-1 to 2E-1 illustrate this Foldable structural member 410 ' framework and folding step thereof.
Except not having frame parts 430 rectangle and ground engagement, 430a, this Foldable structural member 410 ' framework identical with the framework of Foldable structural member 410 noted earlier.Therefore, this Foldable structural member 410 ' be not closed loop configuration.
For folding Foldable structural member 410 ', at first inclined side framework 440,450 is folded up toward each other, shown in the direction of arrow of Fig. 2 B-1, stacked mutually shown in Fig. 2 C-1 up to inclined side framework 440,450.
Shown in Fig. 2 D-1, then two stacked lateral frames 440,450 are folded up along Y-axis.Member 410 ' further fold up along X-axis is to form the final L shaped folding structure shown in Fig. 2 E-1.
In a word, this Foldable structural member 410 ' comprise framework that can between open mode shown in Fig. 2 A-1 and the folded state shown in Fig. 2 E-1, fold.In open mode, this framework and web material mounted thereto limit a shroud.This framework and web material can be folded into and be easy to the sheet shaped substrate body that stores and handle.This sheet shaped substrate body is the form of surface plate usually.The thickness of this sheet shaped substrate body is substantially equal to the thickness of the stacked framework of break camp member.The size of this sheet shaped substrate body be approximately tent member lateral frame size 1/4th.
Fig. 3 illustrates the Foldable structural member 510 with articulated mechanism according to one embodiment of the invention, for example pavilion (vaulted thing) or children's playroom.Installing fabric material 532 or any other suitable material on this Foldable structural member 510.
Fig. 3 A to 3F illustrates the framework and the folding step thereof of Foldable structural member 510.
According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, Foldable structural member 510 has rectangle and frame structure ground engagement.This rectangle and frame structure ground engagement comprise two square brackets shape frame partss 530,530 and two frame parts 530a that lower, transverse is extended, 530a.
As described below, each in two square brackets shape frame partss 530,530 comprises by the first and second hinged L shaped framework sections 518,520 of an articulated mechanism 10,110,210.
The frame parts 530a that two lower, transverse are extended, each among the 530a comprise by the first and second hinged elongation framework sections 518 of an articulated mechanism 10,110,210 ', 520 '.
The corresponding free end of the free end of each square brackets shape frame parts 530 and a top arched framework parts 530b is hinged, thereby forms two vertical side frameworks 540,550 of Foldable structural member 510.In two lateral frames 540,550 each forms a closed loop configuration.L shaped framework sections 518,520 and elongation framework sections 518 ', 520 ' mutually with about an angle of 90 degrees location.Elongation framework sections 518 ', 520 ' mutually with location, about 180 degree angles.
Two top arched framework parts 530b, the frame parts 530d that 530b extends by two upper lateral, 530d is hinged.
Each square brackets shape frame parts 530 is by traditional connection set frame parts 530a of traditional hinge and two horizontal expansions for example, and 530a is hinged.Similarly, each square brackets shape frame parts 540 is by traditional connection set frame parts 530d of extending of traditional hinge and two upper lateral for example, and 530d is hinged.
Be folding Foldable structural member 510, at first frame parts 530a, the 530d with four horizontal expansions folds up, thereby make two vertical side frameworks 540,550 close mutually, shown in the direction of arrow of Fig. 3 B, stacked mutually shown in Fig. 3 C up to two vertical side frameworks 540,550.
Shown in Fig. 3 D and 3E, subsequently two stacked lateral frames 540,550 are folded up along X-axis.Member 510 is further folded up along Y-axis, to form the final folding structure shown in Fig. 3 F.
The framework sections 318,320,418,420,418 of Foldable structural member 310,410,510 ', 420 ', 518,520,518 ', 520 ' can make by plastics, metal or other suitable material.
In a word, collapsible pavilion member 510 comprise one can be between as shown in Figure 3A open mode and the folded state shown in Fig. 3 F folding framework.Under open mode, this framework and web material mounted thereto limit a shroud at this.This framework and web material can be folded into and be easy to the sheet shaped substrate body that stores and handle.This sheet shaped substrate body is the form of surface plate usually.The thickness of this sheet shaped substrate body is substantially equal to the thickness of the stacked framework of folding pavilion member.
Fig. 4 is the perspective view according to the articulated mechanism of the Foldable structural member of the first embodiment of the present invention.Articulated mechanism with reference character 10 expressions comprises one first hinged segments 12 and one second hinged segments 14.
According to this embodiment of the invention, first and second hinged segments 12,14 are hinged by bridge parts 16.
This articulated mechanism 10 be suitable for hinged generally with two framework sections 318,320,418,420,418 of reference character 18,20 each Foldable structural member 310,410,510 that represent, previously described ', 420 ', 518,520,518 ', 520 '.This framework sections 18,20 can be shaft-like or strip as shown in Figure 4.Articulated mechanism 10 and framework sections 18,20 limit the frame parts of Foldable structural member jointly.
One end of framework sections 18 is fixed on the blind hole 22 of an end 24 that is arranged in hinged segments 12, and the other end of framework sections 18 then is fixed on the hinged segments of another articulated mechanism.Similarly, an end of frame parts 20 is fixed on the blind hole 26 of an end 28 that is arranged in hinged segments 14, and the other end of framework sections 20 then is fixed on the hinged segments of another articulated mechanism.
Fig. 5 is the perspective view with the hinged segments 14 essentially identical hinged segments 12 of this articulated mechanism 10.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, this hinged segments 12 has the rectangular cross-section.
As shown in Figure 4, an end 24 of hinged segments 12 is suitable for linking to each other with framework sections 18.The other end 34 of hinged segments 12 is provided with two longitudinal extension arms 36,38.Two adjutages 36,38 are spaced apart, thereby limit a groove 40 between them.
On arm 36, be provided with the hole 46 of a horizontal expansion.On arm 38, be provided with the hole 48 of a horizontal expansion of aliging with hole 46.
On the end 34 of the hinged segments 12 between the arm 36,38, be provided with a central recess 50.The details of the use of groove 50 will be described later.
Fig. 6 is the perspective view of the bridge parts 16 of articulated mechanism 10 according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.Bridge parts 16 are the form of the rectangle plate with relative two ends 52,54 and fillet 56 usually.One end 52 of bridge parts 16 is provided with a hole 62.The other end 54 of bridge parts 16 is provided with another hole 64.
Though bridge parts 16 have been described to have the rectangle plate of fillet, it should be understood that bridge parts 16 also can be other shape, for example the flat cylindricality of bulb.
On each end 52,54 of bridge parts 16, be provided with the capable lug boss 66,68 of a hemisphere.In fastener matching structure, lug boss 66,68 is suitable for respectively groove 50,50 engagements with hinged segments 12,14.
Fig. 7 illustrates the Lock Part 70 of articulated mechanism 10 according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.Lock Part 70 is the form of the clip of the elongated rectangle plate 72 with band bending side 74,76 usually.In addition, Lock Part 70 has 82,84 and two back legs 86,88 of two forelegs that hang down from two sides 74,76 respectively.On an end of the plate 72 that is close to two forelegs 82,84, be provided with a whole hinged joint 90.Whole hinged joint 90 extends upward angularly with respect to plate 72.Hinged joint 90 allows the user that Lock Part 70 is turned to a unlock state from a lock state.
Fig. 8 illustrates by pin 92 and is hinged on Lock Part 70 on the end 34 of hinged segments 12.One end 52 of bridge parts 16 inserts in the groove 40 of hinged segments 12, makes on 46,48,62 positions aligning of hole to be in.In a pin or rivet 94 patchholes 46,48,62, wind the pivoted that limits by pin 94 with respect to bridge parts 16 to allow hinged segments 12.
Similarly, the other end 54 of bridge parts 16 inserts in the groove 40 of hinged segments 14, makes on 46,48,64 positions aligning of hole to be in.In a pin or rivet 96 patchholes 46,48,64, wind the pivoted that limits by pin 96 with respect to bridge parts 16 to allow hinged segments 14.
When articulated mechanism 10 is in deployed condition shown in Figure 8, the lug boss 66,68 on the bridge parts 16 respectively with hinged segments 12,14 on groove 50 friction engagement.This rubbing action remains on expanded position with hinged segments 12,14.
As shown in Figure 8, Lock Part 70 is in a unlock state.
Fig. 9 illustrates Lock Part 70 that is in unlock state and the hinged segments 14 of moving to a folded state along direction shown in the arrow from a deployed condition.Gap between the fillet 56 of bridge parts 16 and first and second hinged segments 12,14 allows first and second hinged segments 12,14 all can carry out pivot movement on both direction.
Figure 10 illustrates hinged segments 12,14 of getting back to deployed condition and the Lock Part 70 that is in the lock state.The projection 80 of stretching from least one epitaxial lateral overgrowth of hinged segments 14 be suitable for foreleg 82,84 at least one engagement, and Lock Part 70 frictions are remained on lock state.
First and second hinged segments 12,14, bridge parts 16, Lock Part 70 can be made by plastics, metal or other suitable material.
Figure 11 is the perspective view of the articulated mechanism of Foldable structural member according to a second embodiment of the present invention.Articulated mechanism with reference character 110 overall expressions comprises first hinged segments 112 and second hinged segments 114.In the hinged segments 112,114 each is the surface plate strip of height greater than width usually.
According to this embodiment of the invention, first and second hinged segments 112,114 have the arm 136,138 of longitudinal extension and lateral offset respectively, and they are by rivet or sell 194 and be hinged together.Articulated mechanism 110 is suitable for two framework sections 118,120 of hinged Foldable structural member of the present invention.
One is suitable for this hinged segments is locked in deployed condition by pin 192 and hinged segments 112 hinged Lock Parts 170.Except Lock Part 170 had the less width that cooperates with plane hinged segments 112,114, Lock Part 170 was identical with Lock Part 70 among first embodiment.
Figure 12 illustrates Lock Part 170 that is in unlock state and the hinged segments 114 that moves to a folded state along direction shown in the arrow from a deployed condition.
Figure 13 illustrates hinged segments 112,114 of getting back to deployed condition and the Lock Part 170 that is in the lock state.An outward extending projection 180 is suitable for Lock Part 170 frictions are remained on lock state from the one or both sides of hinged segments 114.
Figure 14 is the exploded view of articulated mechanism 110.
First and second hinged segments 112,114 and Lock Part 170 can be made by plastics, metal or other suitable material.
Figure 15 is the perspective view of articulated mechanism of the Foldable structural member of a third embodiment in accordance with the invention.Articulated mechanism with reference character 210 expressions comprises first hinged segments 212 and second hinged segments 214 generally.In the hinged segments 212,214 each is the surface plate bar shaped of the hinged segments 112,114 that is similar to second embodiment usually.
According to this embodiment of the invention, first and second hinged segments 212,214 have respectively and connect end 236,238, and they are by rivet or sell 294 and be hinged together.According to this embodiment, end 236 is the form of the groove 240 that is limited by longitudinal extension arm 242,244, and end 238 then is the form of tongue 278.Articulated mechanism 210 is suitable for two framework sections 218,220 of hinged foldable mechanism of the present invention.
One is suitable for this hinged segments is locked in deployed condition by pin 292 and hinged segments 212 hinged Lock Parts 270.Lock Part 170 among the Lock Part 270 and second embodiment is similar.Lock Part 270 is in unlock state shown in Figure 12.
Figure 16 illustrates Lock Part 270 that is in the lock state and the hinged segments 212,214 that is in deployed condition.An outward extending projection 280 is suitable for Lock Part 270 frictions are remained on lock state from the one or both sides of hinged segments 214.
Figure 17 illustrates the articulated mechanism 210 of latch-up-free parts 270.
Figure 18 illustrates the exploded view of articulated mechanism 210.
Similarly, first and second hinged segments 212,214 and Lock Part 270 can be made by plastics, metal or other suitable material.
Although illustrate and described the present invention with reference to a plurality of preferred embodiments, should be understood that, carrying out undue experimentation and without departing from the present invention, can make many variations or improvement.For example, the shape of framework provides just to diagram, clearly, can make many other shapes and modification fully on the basis of the instruction that is provided.Support frame can be flat rod, cylindrical bar or other Any shape.Joint is rectangular shown in the figure, but also can adopt other shape under the situation that does not break away from spirit of the present invention.Framework can be complete ring, or only is the body of rod or the structure that partially opens.The part of one or more parts of framework, the whole sections of framework or a sections also can be non-linear shape, such as, but be not limited to ellipse, hyperbola, parabola shaped or sinusoidal, to replace straight line.
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1. Foldable structural member, it has a framework, and this framework comprises:
At least two lateral parts, each lateral parts comprises upper side part and downside part, each upper side partly comprises the upper side parts that are connected with each other pivotly by first articulated elements, each downside partly comprises the downside parts that are connected with each other pivotly by second articulated elements, and the downside parts link to each other with the upper side parts pivotly by the 3rd articulated elements;
Go up the attachment portion at least two, the attachment portion comprises the last connected element that is connected with each other pivotly by the 4th articulated elements on each, and last attachment portion links to each other with the upper side part pivotly by the 5th articulated elements;
At least two following attachment portions, each comprises the following connected element that is connected with each other pivotly by the 6th articulated elements in the attachment portion down, following attachment portion links to each other with the downside part pivotly by the 7th articulated elements;
Wherein first foldable shaft is defined, it is through the 3rd articulated elements, and second foldable shaft is defined, and it is through first and second articulated elementss, described framework can move between a folding position and an expanded position, in described folding position, described framework is folded, to form a substantially flat panel, at described expanded position, described framework is unfolded, and to limit a three-dimensional shroud that is positioned at described member, described framework is folded to described folding position from described expanded position in the following manner;
Rotate described attachment portion at the 4th and the 6th articulated elements place,, thereby make described at least two lateral parts locate adjacent to each other so that described connected element is stacked on top of each other;
Make described side members stacked on top of each other along described first foldable shaft; And
Make described side members stacked on top of each other along described second foldable shaft.
2. Foldable structural member according to claim 1 is characterized in that, the described first, second, third, fourth and the 6th articulated elements only allows 180 ° maximum pivot movement.
3. Foldable structural member according to claim 1 is characterized in that, the described the 5th and the 7th articulated elements only allows 90 ° maximum pivot movement.
4. Foldable structural member according to claim 1, it is characterized in that having two first articulated elementss, two second articulated elementss, four the 3rd articulated elementss, two the 4th articulated elementss, four the 5th articulated elementss, two the 6th articulated elementss and four the 7th articulated elementss.
5. Foldable structural member according to claim 4 is characterized in that, in described folding position, described first and second articulated elementss are located adjacent one another, described the 3rd articulated elements is located adjacent one another, and described the 4th articulated elements is located adjacent one another, and described the 6th articulated elements is located adjacent one another.
6. Foldable structural member according to claim 1 is characterized in that, described first foldable shaft is substantially perpendicular to described second foldable shaft.
7. Foldable structural member according to claim 1 is characterized in that, described upper side parts are arch.
8. Foldable structural member according to claim 1 is characterized in that, described downside parts are L-shaped basically.
9. Foldable structural member according to claim 1 is characterized in that, also comprises the web material of the major component that covers described framework.
10. Foldable structural member according to claim 1 is characterized in that, described connected element is folding along the direction that is parallel to described first foldable shaft, and the described the 4th and the 6th articulated elements moves along inside direction.
11. the method for a folding Foldable structural member, described Foldable structural member has at least two lateral parts, each lateral parts comprises upper side part and downside part, each upper side partly comprises the upper side parts that are connected with each other pivotly by first articulated elements, each downside partly comprises the downside parts that are connected with each other pivotly by second articulated elements, and the downside parts link to each other with the upper side parts pivotly by the 3rd articulated elements; Go up the attachment portion at least two, the attachment portion comprises the last connected element that is connected with each other pivotly by the 4th articulated elements on each, and last attachment portion links to each other with the upper side part pivotly by the 5th articulated elements; At least two following attachment portions, each comprises the following connected element that is connected with each other pivotly by the 6th articulated elements in the attachment portion down, following attachment portion links to each other with the downside part pivotly by the 7th articulated elements; Wherein first foldable shaft is defined, it is through the 3rd articulated elements, and second foldable shaft is defined, and it is through first and second articulated elementss, described framework can move between a folding position and an expanded position, in described folding position, described framework is folded, to form a substantially flat panel, at described expanded position, described framework is unfolded, to limit a three-dimensional shroud that is positioned at described member
Said method comprising the steps of:
Rotate described attachment portion at the 4th and the 6th articulated elements place,, thereby make described at least two lateral parts locate adjacent to each other so that described connected element is stacked on top of each other;
Make described side members stacked on top of each other along described first foldable shaft; And
Make described side members stacked on top of each other along described second foldable shaft.
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