CN211994848U - A convenient English card storage device - Google Patents

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CN211994848U
CN211994848U CN202020504413.4U CN202020504413U CN211994848U CN 211994848 U CN211994848 U CN 211994848U CN 202020504413 U CN202020504413 U CN 202020504413U CN 211994848 U CN211994848 U CN 211994848U
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本实用新型公开了一种便捷式英语卡片收纳装置,包括支撑板,所述支撑板的一侧与盖板一侧相互连接,所述支撑板和盖板的连接处内侧贴有固定贴片,所述支撑板和盖板之间可折叠设置,所述支撑板的内侧设置有收纳槽,所述收纳槽内堆叠有英语卡片,所述支撑板位于收纳槽的一侧设置有两个弹簧槽,所述弹簧槽内固定嵌有弹簧,所述弹簧的上端固定连接有压板,所述压板的下表面压在英语卡片上,所述盖板的中部设置有开口槽,所述开口槽内粘结有透明塑料层,所述透明塑料层的面积覆盖凹槽的面积,该实用新型,方便携带,便于卡片的收纳,提高英语学习的效率。

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The utility model discloses a convenient English card storage device, comprising a support plate, one side of the support plate and one side of a cover plate are connected to each other, and a fixing patch is attached to the inner side of the connection between the support plate and the cover plate, The support plate and the cover plate are foldable, the inner side of the support plate is provided with a receiving groove, the English cards are stacked in the receiving groove, and two spring grooves are arranged on one side of the supporting plate on the receiving groove. , a spring is fixedly embedded in the spring groove, the upper end of the spring is fixedly connected with a pressure plate, the lower surface of the pressure plate is pressed on the English card, the middle part of the cover plate is provided with an open groove, and the open groove is A transparent plastic layer is formed, and the area of the transparent plastic layer covers the area of the groove. The utility model is convenient to carry, easy to store cards, and improves the efficiency of English learning.

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一种便捷式英语卡片收纳装置A convenient English card storage device

技术领域technical field

本实用新型涉及教学技术领域,具体为一种便捷式英语卡片收纳装置。The utility model relates to the technical field of teaching, in particular to a convenient English card storage device.

背景技术Background technique

写有单词或语句的英语卡片是英语教学和学习中的重要辅助道具之一,它可以帮助英语学习者随时随地进行英语的学习和记忆,英语卡片在实际使用时,用的数量较多,收纳就成为了让师生头疼的麻烦,英语卡片数量较多,不好收纳,而且现有的收纳装置不方便携带,收纳以后卡片的内容就看不到了,因此,发明一种便捷式英语卡片收纳装置来解决上述问题很有必要。English cards written with words or sentences are one of the important auxiliary props in English teaching and learning. It can help English learners to learn and memorize English anytime, anywhere. In actual use, English cards are used in a large number and stored It has become a headache for teachers and students. There are many English cards, which are difficult to store. Moreover, the existing storage device is inconvenient to carry, and the content of the cards cannot be seen after storage. Therefore, a convenient English card storage is invented. It is necessary to have a device to solve the above problems.

实用新型内容Utility model content

本实用新型的目的在于提供一种便捷式英语卡片收纳装置,以解决上述背景技术中提出的问题。The purpose of the present invention is to provide a convenient English card storage device to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

为实现上述目的,本实用新型提供如下技术方案:一种便捷式英语卡片收纳装置,包括支撑板,所述支撑板的一侧与盖板一侧相互连接,支撑板和盖板之间相互开合,设置的盖板可以将支撑板盖住呈笔记本的样式,方便携带,所述支撑板和盖板的连接处内侧贴有固定贴片,所述支撑板和盖板之间可折叠设置,设置的固定贴片可以加固支撑板和盖板折叠处的结构强度,不易折断。支撑板的内侧设置有收纳槽,所述收纳槽内堆叠有英语卡片,所述支撑板位于收纳槽的一侧设置有两个弹簧槽,所述弹簧槽内固定嵌有弹簧,所述弹簧的上端固定连接有压板,所述压板的下表面压在英语卡片上,设置的压板通过弹簧的连接,具有一定的弹性,可以上下移动,并且弹簧的弹力可以限制压板向下施力方便将英语卡片压紧,防止英语卡片掉落。盖板的中部设置有开口槽,所述开口槽内粘结有透明塑料层,所述透明塑料层的面积覆盖凹槽的面积,设置的透明塑料层,方便在盖上盖板的时候,可以透过透明塑料层学习最上方的英语卡片的内容,可以进行随时学习,提高学习的效率。In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a convenient English card storage device, comprising a support plate, one side of the support plate and one side of the cover plate are connected to each other, and the support plate and the cover plate are open to each other. The cover plate can cover the support plate in the style of a notebook, which is convenient to carry. A fixed patch is attached to the inner side of the connection between the support plate and the cover plate, and the support plate and the cover plate can be folded. The fixed patch provided can strengthen the structural strength of the folded part of the support plate and the cover plate, and is not easy to be broken. The inner side of the support plate is provided with a receiving groove, the English cards are stacked in the receiving groove, and two spring grooves are arranged on one side of the supporting plate on the receiving groove, and a spring is fixedly embedded in the spring groove, and the spring is The upper end is fixedly connected with a pressure plate, the lower surface of the pressure plate is pressed on the English card, the pressure plate is connected by a spring, has a certain elasticity, can move up and down, and the elasticity of the spring can limit the downward force of the pressure plate to facilitate the English card. Press tightly to prevent English cards from falling off. The middle part of the cover plate is provided with an opening groove, a transparent plastic layer is bonded in the open groove, and the area of the transparent plastic layer covers the area of the groove, and the transparent plastic layer is arranged so that when the cover plate is covered, it can be Through the transparent plastic layer to learn the content of the top English card, you can learn at any time and improve the efficiency of learning.

优选的,所述固定贴片为皮制材料,所述固定贴片与支撑板和盖板之间通过胶水粘结固定。Preferably, the fixing patch is made of leather, and the fixing patch, the support plate and the cover plate are bonded and fixed by glue.

优选的,所述支撑板的外侧面上粘结有固定带扣,所述盖板的外侧面上粘结有卡扣,所述固定带扣与卡扣之间相互卡接。Preferably, a fixed buckle is bonded on the outer surface of the support plate, and a buckle is glued on the outer surface of the cover plate, and the fixing buckle and the buckle are mutually clipped.

优选的,所述凹槽的一侧设置有凹槽,所述凹槽的形状为圆弧形。Preferably, one side of the groove is provided with a groove, and the shape of the groove is a circular arc.

优选的,所述支撑板位于压板的正下方设置有嵌槽,所述压板可以嵌在嵌槽内。Preferably, the support plate is provided with an embedding groove just below the pressing plate, and the pressing plate can be embedded in the embedding groove.

优选的,所述压板的下方固定连接有弹簧固定柱,所述弹簧的上端固定套在弹簧固定柱的外侧。Preferably, a spring fixing column is fixedly connected below the pressing plate, and the upper end of the spring is fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the spring fixing column.

优选的,所述压板的下表面上设置有海绵层。Preferably, a sponge layer is provided on the lower surface of the pressing plate.

与现有技术相比,本实用新型的有益效果如下:该便捷式英语卡片收纳装置,设计合理,结构简单,支撑板和盖板之间相互开合,设置的盖板可以将支撑板盖住呈笔记本的样式,方便携带,设置的固定贴片可以加固支撑板和盖板折叠处的结构强度,不易折断,设置的压板通过弹簧的连接,具有一定的弹性,可以上下移动,并且弹簧的弹力可以限制压板向下施力方便将英语卡片压紧,防止英语卡片掉落,设置的透明塑料层,方便在盖上盖板的时候,可以透过透明塑料层学习最上方的英语卡片的内容,可以进行随时学习,提高学习的效率,该实用新型,方便携带,便于卡片的收纳,提高英语学习的效率。Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: the convenient English card storage device has reasonable design and simple structure, the support plate and the cover plate are mutually open and closed, and the provided cover plate can cover the support plate. In the style of a notebook, it is easy to carry. The fixed patch can strengthen the structural strength of the support plate and the fold of the cover, and it is not easy to break. The set pressure plate is connected by a spring and has a certain elasticity. It can move up and down, and the elastic force of the spring It can limit the downward force of the pressure plate to press the English card tightly and prevent the English card from falling. The transparent plastic layer is set so that when the cover is covered, the content of the uppermost English card can be learned through the transparent plastic layer. The utility model can carry out learning at any time and improve the efficiency of learning. The utility model is convenient to carry, convenient to store cards, and improves the efficiency of English learning.

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图1为本实用新型的结构示意图;Fig. 1 is the structural representation of the utility model;

图2为本实用新型的局部结构示意图。FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of the present invention.

图中:1、支撑板;2、盖板;3、收纳槽;4、凹槽;5、英语卡片;6、弹簧槽;7、弹簧;8、压板;9、弹簧固定柱;10、固定贴片;11、透明塑料层;12、固定带扣;13、卡扣;14、嵌槽;15、海绵层;16、开口槽。In the figure: 1. Support plate; 2. Cover plate; 3. Storage slot; 4. Groove; 5. English card; 6. Spring slot; 7. Spring; 8. Pressure plate; 9. Spring fixing column; 10. Fix Patch; 11, transparent plastic layer; 12, fixed buckle; 13, buckle; 14, embedded groove; 15, sponge layer; 16, open groove.

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下面将结合本实用新型实施例中的附图,对本实用新型实施例中的技术方案进行清楚、完整地描述,显然,所描述的实施例仅仅是本实用新型一部分实施例,而不是全部的实施例。基于本实用新型中的实施例,本领域普通技术人员在没有做出创造性劳动前提下所获得的所有其他实施例,都属于本实用新型保护的范围。The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the implementations. example. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative work fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

请参阅图1-2,一种便捷式英语卡片收纳装置,包括支撑板1,所述支撑板1的一侧与盖板2一侧相互连接,支撑板1和盖板2之间相互开合,设置的盖板2可以将支撑板1盖住呈笔记本的样式,方便携带,所述支撑板1和盖板2的连接处内侧贴有固定贴片10,所述支撑板1和盖板2之间可折叠设置,设置的固定贴片10可以加固支撑板1和盖板2折叠处的结构强度,不易折断。Please refer to Fig. 1-2, a convenient English card storage device, including a support plate 1, one side of the support plate 1 and one side of the cover plate 2 are connected to each other, and the support plate 1 and the cover plate 2 are open and closed with each other , the provided cover plate 2 can cover the support plate 1 in the style of a notebook, which is convenient for carrying. The fixed patch 10 can be folded between them, and the fixed patch 10 can strengthen the structural strength of the folded position of the support plate 1 and the cover plate 2, and is not easy to be broken.

支撑板1的内侧设置有收纳槽3,所述收纳槽3内堆叠有英语卡片5,所述支撑板1位于收纳槽3的一侧设置有两个弹簧槽6,所述弹簧槽6内固定嵌有弹簧7,所述弹簧7的上端固定连接有压板8,所述压板8的下表面压在英语卡片5上,设置的压板8通过弹簧7的连接,具有一定的弹性,可以上下移动,并且弹簧7的弹力可以限制压板8向下施力方便将英语卡片5压紧,防止英语卡片5掉落。The inner side of the support plate 1 is provided with a receiving slot 3, and the English card 5 is stacked in the storage slot 3. The support plate 1 is provided with two spring slots 6 on one side of the storage slot 3, and the spring slots 6 are fixed inside. A spring 7 is embedded, the upper end of the spring 7 is fixedly connected with a pressure plate 8, the lower surface of the pressure plate 8 is pressed on the English card 5, and the set pressure plate 8 is connected by the spring 7, has a certain elasticity, and can move up and down, Moreover, the elastic force of the spring 7 can limit the downward force of the pressing plate 8 to facilitate pressing the English card 5 and prevent the English card 5 from falling.

盖板2的中部设置有开口槽16,所述开口槽16内粘结有透明塑料层11,所述透明塑料层11的面积覆盖凹槽4的面积,设置的透明塑料层11,方便在盖上盖板2的时候,可以透过透明塑料层11学习最上方的英语卡片5的内容,可以进行随时学习,提高学习的效率。The middle of the cover plate 2 is provided with an opening groove 16, and a transparent plastic layer 11 is bonded in the opening groove 16. The area of the transparent plastic layer 11 covers the area of the groove 4. When the cover plate 2 is put on, the content of the uppermost English card 5 can be learned through the transparent plastic layer 11 , which can be learned at any time and improve the efficiency of learning.

具体的,所述固定贴片10为皮制材料,所述固定贴片10与支撑板1和盖板2之间通过胶水粘结固定,所述支撑板1的外侧面上粘结有固定带扣12,所述盖板2的外侧面上粘结有卡扣13,所述固定带扣12与卡扣13之间相互卡接,设置的固定带扣12与卡扣13可以将合上以后的支撑板1和盖板2固定,所述凹槽4的一侧设置有凹槽4,所述凹槽4的形状为圆弧形,设置的凹槽4方便取出英语卡片5,所述支撑板1位于压板8的正下方设置有嵌槽14,所述压板8可以嵌在嵌槽14内,所述压板8的下方固定连接有弹簧固定柱9,所述弹簧7的上端固定套在弹簧固定柱9的外侧,所述压板8的下表面上设置有海绵层15。Specifically, the fixing patch 10 is made of leather material, and the fixing patch 10 is fixed with the support plate 1 and the cover plate 2 by glue bonding, and the outer side of the support plate 1 is bonded with a fixing tape Buckle 12, a buckle 13 is bonded on the outer surface of the cover plate 2, the fixed buckle 12 and the buckle 13 are mutually clamped, and the fixed buckle 12 and the buckle 13 can be closed after The supporting plate 1 and the cover plate 2 are fixed, one side of the groove 4 is provided with a groove 4, the shape of the groove 4 is arc-shaped, and the groove 4 provided is convenient to take out the English card 5, and the support The plate 1 is provided with a slot 14 just below the pressure plate 8, the pressure plate 8 can be embedded in the slot 14, the lower part of the pressure plate 8 is fixedly connected with a spring fixing column 9, and the upper end of the spring 7 is fixedly sleeved on the spring A sponge layer 15 is provided on the lower surface of the pressing plate 8 on the outer side of the fixing column 9 .

需要说明的是,该便捷式英语卡片收纳装置,设计合理,结构简单,支撑板1和盖板2之间相互开合,设置的盖板2可以将支撑板1盖住呈笔记本的样式,方便携带,设置的固定贴片10可以加固支撑板1和盖板2折叠处的结构强度,不易折断,设置的压板8通过弹簧7的连接,具有一定的弹性,可以上下移动,并且弹簧7的弹力可以限制压板8向下施力方便将英语卡片5压紧,防止英语卡片5掉落,设置的透明塑料层11,方便在盖上盖板2的时候,可以透过透明塑料层11学习最上方的英语卡片5的内容,可以进行随时学习,提高学习的效率,该实用新型,方便携带,便于卡片的收纳,提高英语学习的效率。It should be noted that the convenient English card storage device has a reasonable design and a simple structure. The support plate 1 and the cover plate 2 can be opened and closed with each other, and the set cover plate 2 can cover the support plate 1 in the style of a notebook, which is convenient Carrying, the fixed patch 10 provided can strengthen the structural strength of the folded position of the support plate 1 and the cover plate 2, and is not easy to break, the provided pressure plate 8 is connected by the spring 7, has a certain elasticity, can move up and down, and the elastic force of the spring 7 The pressure plate 8 can be restricted from exerting downward force to press the English card 5 tightly and prevent the English card 5 from falling. The transparent plastic layer 11 is provided so that when the cover plate 2 is covered, the uppermost learning can be learned through the transparent plastic layer 11 The content of the English card 5 can be learned at any time, and the efficiency of learning is improved. The utility model is convenient to carry, convenient for the storage of cards, and improves the efficiency of English learning.

以上显示和描述了本实用新型的基本原理、主要特征及本实用新型的优点。本行业的技术人员应该了解,本实用新型不受上述实施例的限制,上述实施例和说明书中描述的只是说明本实用新型的原理,在不脱离本实用新型精神和范围的前提下,本实用新型还会有各种变化和改进,这些变化和改进都落入要求保护的本实用新型范围内。本实用新型要求保护范围由所附的权利要求书及其等效物界定。The basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention are shown and described above. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited by the above-mentioned embodiments. The above-mentioned embodiments and descriptions only illustrate the principle of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention There will also be various changes and improvements in the new model, which all fall within the scope of the claimed invention. The claimed scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

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1.一种便捷式英语卡片收纳装置,包括支撑板(1),其特征在于:所述支撑板(1)的一侧与盖板(2)一侧相互连接,所述支撑板(1)和盖板(2)的连接处内侧贴有固定贴片(10),所述支撑板(1)和盖板(2)之间可折叠设置,所述支撑板(1)的内侧设置有收纳槽(3),所述收纳槽(3)内堆叠有英语卡片(5),所述支撑板(1)位于收纳槽(3)的一侧设置有两个弹簧槽(6),所述弹簧槽(6)内固定嵌有弹簧(7),所述弹簧(7)的上端固定连接有压板(8),所述压板(8)的下表面压在英语卡片(5)上,所述盖板(2)的中部设置有开口槽(16),所述开口槽(16)内粘结有透明塑料层(11),所述透明塑料层(11)的面积覆盖凹槽(4)的面积。1. A portable English card storage device, comprising a support plate (1), characterized in that: one side of the support plate (1) is connected to one side of a cover plate (2), and the support plate (1) A fixing patch (10) is attached to the inner side of the connection with the cover plate (2), the support plate (1) and the cover plate (2) can be folded and arranged, and the inner side of the support plate (1) is provided with a storage A slot (3), an English card (5) is stacked in the storage slot (3), and two spring slots (6) are provided on one side of the support plate (1) on the storage slot (3). A spring (7) is fixedly embedded in the groove (6), the upper end of the spring (7) is fixedly connected with a pressure plate (8), and the lower surface of the pressure plate (8) is pressed on the English card (5). An opening groove (16) is provided in the middle of the plate (2), a transparent plastic layer (11) is bonded in the opening groove (16), and the area of the transparent plastic layer (11) covers the area of the groove (4). . 2.根据权利要求1所述的一种便捷式英语卡片收纳装置,其特征在于:所述固定贴片(10)为皮制材料,所述固定贴片(10)与支撑板(1)和盖板(2)之间通过胶水粘结固定。2. A convenient English card storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: the fixing patch (10) is made of leather, and the fixing patch (10) is connected to the support plate (1) and the The cover plates (2) are bonded and fixed by glue. 3.根据权利要求1所述的一种便捷式英语卡片收纳装置,其特征在于:所述支撑板(1)的外侧面上粘结有固定带扣(12),所述盖板(2)的外侧面上粘结有卡扣(13),所述固定带扣(12)与卡扣(13)之间相互卡接。3. A convenient English card storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: the outer surface of the support plate (1) is bonded with a fixed buckle (12), and the cover plate (2) A buckle (13) is bonded on the outer side of the belt, and the fixing belt buckle (12) and the buckle (13) are mutually clipped. 4.根据权利要求1所述的一种便捷式英语卡片收纳装置,其特征在于:所述凹槽(4)的一侧设置有凹槽(4),所述凹槽(4)的形状为圆弧形。4. A convenient English card storage device according to claim 1, wherein a groove (4) is provided on one side of the groove (4), and the shape of the groove (4) is circle. 5.根据权利要求1所述的一种便捷式英语卡片收纳装置,其特征在于:所述支撑板(1)位于压板(8)的正下方设置有嵌槽(14),所述压板(8)可以嵌在嵌槽(14)内。5. A convenient English card storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: the support plate (1) is provided with a slot (14) directly below the pressure plate (8), and the pressure plate (8) ) can be embedded in the insert groove (14). 6.根据权利要求1所述的一种便捷式英语卡片收纳装置,其特征在于:所述压板(8)的下方固定连接有弹簧固定柱(9),所述弹簧(7)的上端固定套在弹簧固定柱(9)的外侧。6. A convenient English card storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: a spring fixing column (9) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the pressing plate (8), and an upper end fixing sleeve of the spring (7) is fixedly connected. On the outside of the spring fixing post (9). 7.根据权利要求1所述的一种便捷式英语卡片收纳装置,其特征在于:所述压板(8)的下表面上设置有海绵层(15)。7. A convenient English card storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: a sponge layer (15) is provided on the lower surface of the pressing plate (8).
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