LOOSE-LEAF NOTEBOOK AND BINDING STRUCTURE THEREOF

Abstract

A loose-leaf notebook and its binding structure are provided. The binding structure includes a base plate. The base plate is provided with binding strips and snapping holes corresponding to the binding strips. A bottom end of each of the binding strips is fixed on the base plate, and a top end of each of the binding strips is inserted into a corresponding snapping hole. Due to the elasticity of the material itself, hands will not be hurt during writing, and loose-leaf papers can be easily flipped. If a user needs to remove or change an order of the loose-leaf papers, the user can remove the binding strips from the snapping holes to easily change papers and perform rebinding. The binding structure can also be reused by replacing the loose-leaf papers of the loose-leaf notebook.

Claims

1. A binding structure for a loose-leaf notebook, comprising: a plurality of binding strips (2), a base plate (3), and a plurality of snapping blocks (4); the plurality of binding strips (2) are disposed on the base plate (3); the base plate (3) defines a plurality of snapping holes (1) in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of binding strips (2); a bottom end (21) of each binding strip (2) is fixed to the base plate (3), and a top end (22) of each binding strip (2) is snapped into the corresponding snapping hole (1) after each binding strip (2) is bent to pass through the loose-leaf notebook; the plurality of snapping blocks (4) are disposed on the top ends (22) of the plurality of binding strips (2) and configured to be snapped into the plurality of snapping holes (1); and the base plate (3), the plurality of binding strips (2), and the plurality of snapping blocks (4) are made of silicone rubber.

2. The binding structure for the loose-leaf notebook as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base plate (3), the plurality of binding strips (2), and the plurality of snapping blocks (4) are integrated into an inseparable single-piece structure.

3. The binding structure for the loose-leaf notebook as claimed in claim 1, wherein the top end (22) of each binding strip (2) is provided with two of the plurality of snapping blocks (4) thereon, and the two snapping blocks (4) provided on each binding strip (2) are arranged along a lengthwise direction of the binding strip (2) and spaced from each other; after each binding strip (2) is snapped into the corresponding snapping hole (1), the two snapping blocks (4) provided on each binding strip (2) are disposed on two sides of the base plate (3) along a thicknesswise direction of the base plate (3), respectively.

4. The binding structure for the loose-leaf notebook as claimed in claim 1, wherein a back surface of the base plate (3) facing away from the plurality of binding strips (2) has a beveled surface (5) where the base plate (3) thins in a thicknesswise direction of the base plate (3) and extends outwards.

5. The binding structure for the loose-leaf notebook as claimed in claim 1, wherein a side of a thicknesswise direction of the base plate (3) defines a plurality of trapezoidal grooves (6), and each trapezoidal groove (6) inclines inwards to a corresponding one of the plurality of snapping holes (1); or two sides of the thicknesswise direction of the base plate (3) define a plurality of trapezoidal grooves (6), and each trapezoidal groove (6) inclines inwards to a corresponding one of the snapping holes (1).

6. A binding structure for a loose-leaf notebook, comprising: a base plate (3) comprising a first surface (31) and a second surface (32) opposite to the first surface (31); a plurality of snapping holes (1), arranged along a lengthwise direction of the base plate (3) and penetrating through the first surface (31) and the second surface (32); and a plurality of flexible binding strips (2), arranged along the lengthwise direction of the base plate (3) and corresponding to the plurality of snapping holes (1) one by one; wherein each flexible binding strip (2) comprises a bottom end (21) and a top end (22) opposite to each other, the bottom end (21) of each flexible binding strip (2) is fixed on the first surface (31) of the base plate (3), and the top end (22) of each flexible binding strip (2) is a free end; wherein after each flexible binding strip (2) bends and passes through the loose-leaf notebook, the top end (22) of each flexible binding strip (2) is snapped into the corresponding snapping hole (1) along a direction from the second surface (32) towards the first surface (31) to form a snap fit with the base plate (3); and after forming the snap fit, the top end (22) and the bottom end (21) of each flexible binding strip (2) are spaced from each other in a widthwise direction of the base plate (3).

7. The binding structure for the loose-leaf notebook as claimed in claim 6, wherein the top end (22) of each flexible binding strip (2) is provided with a snapping block (4); and after forming the snap fit, the snapping block (4) protrudes from the first surface (31) of the base plate (3).

8. The binding structure for the loose-leaf notebook as claimed in claim 7, wherein the base plate (3), the plurality of flexible binding strips (2), and the plurality of snapping blocks (4) provided on the plurality of flexible binding strips (2) are integrated into a single-piece structure; and the base plate (3), the plurality of flexible binding strips (2), and the plurality of snapping blocks (4) are made of silicone rubber.

9. The binding structure for the loose-leaf notebook as claimed in claim 6, wherein the top end (22) of each flexible binding strip (2) is provided with two snapping blocks (4); the two snapping blocks (4) provided on the top end (22) of each flexible binding strip (2) are arranged along a lengthwise direction of the binding strip (2) and spaced from each other; after forming the snap fit, the two snapping blocks (4) provided on the top end (22) of each flexible binding strip (2) are disposed on two sides of the base plate (3) along a thicknesswise direction of the base plate (3), respectively.

10. The binding structure for the loose-leaf notebook as claimed in claim 9, wherein after forming the snap fit, an outer one of the two snapping blocks (4) provided on the top end (22) of each flexible binding strip (2) protrudes from the first surface (31) of the base plate (3), and an inner one of the two snapping blocks (4) is embedded in the second surface (32) of the base plate (3).

11. The binding structure for the loose-leaf notebook as claimed in claim 10, wherein the second surface (32) of the base plate (3) defines a plurality of recessed grooves (7) respectively facing the plurality of snapping holes (1), and the inner one of the two snapping blocks (4) provided on the top end (22) of each flexible binding strip (2) is embedded in a corresponding one of the plurality of recessed grooves (7).

12. The binding structure for a loose-leaf notebook as claimed in claim 6, wherein the second surface (32) of the base plate (3) forms a beveled surface (5) where the base plate (3) thins in a thicknesswise direction of the base plate (3) and extends outwards.

13. The binding structure for a loose-leaf notebook as claimed in claim 6, wherein the first surface (31) of the base plate (3) defines a plurality of trapezoidal grooves (6), and each trapezoidal groove (6) inclines inwards to a corresponding one of the plurality of snapping holes (1).

14. A loose-leaf notebook, comprising: a plurality of loose-leaf papers (8) and a binding structure; wherein the binding structure is a single-piece structure, and the binding structure comprises: a base plate (3) comprising a first surface (31) and a second surface (32) opposite to the first surface (32); a plurality of snapping holes (1), arranged along a lengthwise direction of the base plate (3) and penetrating through the first surface (31) and the second surface (32); and a plurality of binding strips (2), arranged along the lengthwise direction of the base plate (3) and corresponding to the plurality of snapping holes (1) one by one; wherein each binding strip (2) comprises a bottom end (21) and a top end (22) opposite to each other, the bottom end (21) of each binding strip (2) is disposed on the first surface (31) of the base plate (3); wherein after each binding strip (2) bends along a direction facing away from the corresponding snapping hole (1) and passes through the plurality of loose-leaf papers (8), the top end (22) of each binding strip (2) is snapped into the corresponding snapping hole (1) along a direction from the second surface (32) towards the first surface (31) to form a snap fit with the base plate (3); and after forming the snap fit, the top end (22) and the bottom end (21) of each binding strip (2) are spaced from each other in a widthwise direction of the base plate (3).

15. The loose-leaf notebook as claimed in claim 14, wherein the base plate (3) and the plurality of binding strips (2) are made of silicone rubber.

16. The loose-leaf notebook as claimed in claim 14, wherein the top end (22) of each binding strip (2) is provided with a snapping block (4); and after forming the snap fit, the snapping block (4) provided on the top end (22) of each binding strip (2) protrudes from the first surface (31) of the base plate (3).

17. The loose-leaf notebook as claimed in claim 14, wherein the top end (22) of each binding strip (2) is provided with two snapping blocks (4); the two snapping blocks (4) provided on the top end (22) of each binding strip (2) are arranged along a lengthwise direction of the binding strip (2) and spaced from each other; after forming the snap fit, the two snapping blocks (4) provided on each binding strip (2) are disposed on two sides of the base plate (3) along a thicknesswise direction of the base plate (3), respectively, and an outer one of the two snapping blocks (4) provided on each binding strip (2) protrudes from the first surface (31) of the base plate (3), and an inner one of the two snapping blocks (4) provided on each binding strip (2) is embedded in the second surface (32) of the base plate (3).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0032] In order to make the purposes, technical solutions, and advantages of the present disclosure clearer, the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the following drawings.

[0033] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a binding structure in a first embodiment of the disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of the binding structure illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0035] FIG. 3 illustrates another perspective view of the binding structure illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0036] FIG. 4 illustrates a structural view of a binding structure in a second embodiment of the disclosure.

[0037] FIG. 5 illustrates another perspective view of the binding structure illustrated in FIG. 1; and an arrow in FIG. 5 indicates a bending direction of binding strips.

[0038] FIG. 6 illustrates a front view of a binding structure of the present disclosure before binding.

[0039] FIG. 7 illustrates a front view of a binding structure of the present disclosure after binding.

[0040] FIG. 8 illustrates a back view of a binding structure of the present disclosure after binding.

[0041] FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective view of a binding structure in a third embodiment of the disclosure.

[0042] FIG. 10 illustrates another perspective view of the binding structure illustrated in FIG. 9.

DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0043] 1snapping hole; 2binding strip; 3base plate; 4snapping block; 5beveled surface; 6trapezoidal groove; 7recessed groove; 8loose-leaf paper; 21bottom end; 22top end; 31first surface; 32second surface.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0044] The following description provides a further detailed explanation of the technical features of the present disclosure in conjunction with the drawings, thereby facilitating those skilled in the art understanding the present disclosure.

[0045] Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the present disclosure provides a binding structure for a loose-leaf notebook in a first embodiment. The binding structure includes multiple binding strips 2, a base plate 3, and multiple snapping blocks 4. The multiple binding strips 2 are disposed on the base plate 3. The base plate 3 defines multiple snapping holes 1 in one-to-one correspondence with the multiple binding strips 2. A bottom end 21 of each binding strip 2 is fixed to the base plate 3. A top end 22 of each binding strip 2 is snapped into the corresponding snapping hole 1. The multiple snapping blocks 4 are disposed on the top ends 22 of the multiple binding strips 2. The multiple snapping blocks 4 are configured to be snapped into the multiple snapping holes 1. Preferably, the base plate 3, the multiple binding strips 2, and the multiple snapping blocks 4 are all made of silicone rubber.

[0046] In the above scheme, the multiple snapping blocks 4 on the top ends 22 of the multiple binding strip 2 are snapped in the base plate 3 to form a circular structure for binding the loose-leaf notebook. Specifically, each binding strip 2 is bent in a direction facing away from the corresponding snapping hole 1, then each binding strip 2 passes through the loose-leaf notebook and is connected to the corresponding snapping hole 1 of the base plate 3. The loose-leaf notebook is fixed using a tensile force of the silicone rubber material itself. The amount of the binding strips 2, a length of the binding structure, and a size of the binding structure can be adjusted according to a size of the loose-leaf notebook. Furthermore, the binding structure is made of the silicone rubber, which can ensure the stability and durability of the binding structure based on good elasticity and compression resistance provided by the silicone rubber. The binding structure can withstand the loose-leaf papers be flipped multiple times, and is not easy to damage and deform, thereby improving the service life of the loose-leaf notebook. The binding structure made of the silicone rubber is smooth and soft, does not hurt hands, can provide a more comfortable writing experience, can write on the reverse side of each loose-leaf paper of the loose-leaf notebook, and makes full use of two sides of each loose-leaf paper of the loose-leaf notebook, so that a user does not feel uncomfortable or painful when writing and can write more smoothly.

[0047] In the first embodiment, the base plate 3, the multiple binding strips 2, and the multiple snapping blocks 4 are integrated into an inseparable single-piece structure. On the one hand, this design can improve the overall strength and stability of the binding structure, and on the other hand, the design can simplify a production process of the binding structure, improve production efficiency, and reduce production costs.

[0048] In the first embodiment, a back surface of the base plate 3 facing away from the multiple binding strips 2 has a beveled surface 5, the beveled surface 5 is formed by the base plate 3 being thinned in a thicknesswise direction of the base plate 3 and extends outwards. The beveled surface 5 can reduce a height increment of the loose-leaf notebook caused by the base plate 3, so that the jitter and shake during writing can be reduced, and the writing precision and accuracy are improved.

[0049] Referring to FIG. 4, in a second embodiment, two sides of a thicknesswise direction of the base plate 3 define multiple trapezoidal grooves 6, and each trapezoidal groove 6 inclines inwards to a corresponding one of the multiple snapping holes 1. This design can provide a certain insertion angle or a certain pull angle for the snapping holes 1, which reduces resistance and friction during insertion or pulling, which makes it easier for the binding strip 2 to be inserted into the corresponding snapping hole 1 or pulled out from the corresponding snapping hole 1. In this way, it is more convenient and smoother for the user to perform binding operations. In other embodiments, based on a combination of FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, it is also practicable to define the trapezoidal grooves 6 only on a side of the thicknesswise direction of the base plate 3.

[0050] Referring to FIG. 5, a binding structure for the loose-leaf notebook includes: [0051] a base plate 3 including a first surface 31 and a second surface 32 opposite to the first surface 31; [0052] multiple snapping holes 1, arranged along a lengthwise direction of the base plate 3 and penetrating through the first surface 31 and the second surface 32; and [0053] multiple flexible binding strips 2, arranged along the lengthwise direction of the base plate 3 and corresponding to the multiple snapping holes 1 one by one.

[0054] Each flexible binding strip 2 includes a bottom end 21 and a top end 22 opposite to each other. The bottom end 21 of each flexible binding strip 2 is fixed on the first surface 31 of the base plate 3. The top end 22 of each flexible binding strip 2 is a free end. After each flexible binding strip 2 bends and passes through the loose-leaf notebook, the top end 22 of each flexible binding strip 2 is snapped into the corresponding snapping hole 1 along a direction from the second surface 32 towards the first surface 31 to form a snap fit with the base plate 3. After forming the snap fit, the top end 22 and the bottom end 21 of each flexible binding strip 2 are spaced from each other in a widthwise direction of the base plate 3.

[0055] In the binding structure of the embodiment, the top end 22 of each flexible binding strip 2 is provided with a snapping block 4. After forming the snap fit, the snapping block 4 protrudes from the first surface 31 of the base plate 3. By designing the snapping blocks 4, it is ensured that the multiple flexible binding strips 2 are firmly fixed in the multiple snapping holes 1 of the base plate 3 and are not easily removed or detached.

[0056] As shown in FIG. 6 to FIG. 8, a loose-leaf notebook of the present disclosure includes multiple loose-leaf papers 8 and a binding structure. The binding structure is a single-piece structure. The binding structure includes: [0057] a base plate 3 including a first surface 31 and a second surface 32 opposite to the first surface 31; [0058] multiple snapping holes 1, arranged along a lengthwise direction of the base plate 3 and penetrating through the first surface 31 and the second surface 32; and [0059] multiple binding strips 2, arranged along the lengthwise direction of the base plate 3 and corresponding to the multiple snapping holes 1 one by one.

[0060] Each binding strip 2 includes a bottom end 21 and a top end 22 opposite to each other. The bottom end 21 of each binding strip 2 is disposed on the first surface 31 of the base plate 3. After each binding strip 2 bends along a direction facing away from the corresponding snapping hole 1 to pass through the multiple loose-leaf papers 8, the top end 22 of each binding strip 2 is snapped into the corresponding snapping hole 1 along a direction from the second surface 32 towards the first surface 31 to form a snap fit with the base plate 3. After forming the snap fit, the top end 22 and the bottom end 21 of each binding strip 2 are spaced from each other in a widthwise direction of the base plate 3. The base plate 3, the multiple binding strips 2, and the multiple snapping blocks 4 are all made of silicone rubber. In this way, the multiple snapping blocks 4 are snapped on the base plate 3 by bending the binding strips 2, and a tensile force of the silicone rubber itself can be used to form a circular structure to bind the loose-leaf papers 8 to form the loose-leaf notebook. When the loose-leaf notebook needs to remove or change an order of the loose-leaf papers 8, the binding strips 2 can be removed from the multiple snapping holes 1 to easily complete page change and re-binding. The binding structure can also be reused by replacing the loose-leaf papers 8 of the loose-leaf notebook after writing.

[0061] Referring to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, in a third embodiment, each binding strip 2 is provided with two snapping blocks 4. The two snapping blocks 4 provided on the top end 22 of each binding strip 2 are arranged along a lengthwise direction of the binding strip 2 and spaced from each other. After forming the snap fit, the two snapping blocks 4 provided on each binding strip 2 are disposed on two sides of the base plate 3 along a thicknesswise direction of the base plate 3, respectively. The spacing between the two snapping blocks 4 disposed vertically is used to clamp the base plate 3, which can ensure a stable and tight connection between the top end 22 of the binding strip 2 and the base plate 3, make positions of the snapping blocks 4 relatively fixed, make the snapping blocks 4 not prone to displacement or loosening, and can provide a better binding effect. Compared with a single snapping block arranged at the top end 22 of each flexible binding strip 2, the two snapping blocks 3 are disposed vertically and spaced from each other, so that better support and stability can be provided, better embedding and connection between the flexible binding strip 2 and the base plate 3 can be realized, a firmer binding force can be provided, and the multiple flexible binding strips 2 can be effectively prevented from shaking or loosening in use. At the same time, after forming the snap fit, an outer one of the two snapping blocks 4 protrudes on the first surface 31 of the base plate 3, and an inner one of the two snapping blocks 4 is embedded in the second surface 32 of the base plate 3. By setting the outer one of the two snapping blocks 4 onto the first surface 31, it is convenient for the snapping block 4 to be inserted into or pulled out from the corresponding snapping hole 1 of the base plate 3. By embedding the inner one of the two snapping blocks 4 on the second surface 32, the second surface 32 that fits with a loose-leaf paper 8 of the loose-leaf notebook can be kept flat, making it easy to write.

[0062] In the embodiment, the base plate 3 forms a beveled surface 5 on the second surface 32 where the base plate 3 thins in a thicknesswise direction of the base plate 3 and extends outwards. The beveled surface 5 can reduce a height increment of the loose-leaf notebook caused by the base plate 3 to reduce the jitter and shake during writing, thereby improving precision and accuracy of writing. The second surface 32 of the base plate 3 along the thicknesswise direction of the base plate 3 define trapezoidal grooves 6, and each of the trapezoidal grooves 6 inclines inwards to a corresponding one of the snapping holes 1. These trapezoidal grooves 6 can reduce resistance and friction during insertion or pulling, which makes it easier for each of the flexible binding strips 2 to be inserted into the corresponding snapping hole 1 or pulled out from the corresponding snapping hole 1. In this way, it is more convenient and smoother for the user to perform binding operations. The second surface 32 of the base plate 3 defines multiple recessed grooves 7 respectively facing the multiple snapping holes 1, and the inner one of the two snapping blocks 4 is embedded in a corresponding one of the multiple recessed grooves 7. The multiple recessed grooves 7 allow the inner one of the two snapping blocks 4 to be recessed in a corresponding one of the multiple recessed grooves 7, so that a corresponding flexible binding strip 2 can be bent and inserted into the base plate 3, and the second surface 32 will not have protrusions caused by the inner snapping block 4. The multiple recessed grooves 7 can ensure that the second surface 32 is flat and easy to fit with the loose-leaf paper 8 for easy writing.

[0063] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present disclosure and not to limit the present disclosure. Although the present disclosure has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present disclosure can be modified or equivalently replaced without departing from the purpose and scope of the present technical solutions, and these modifications and equivalent replacements should be included in the scope of the claims of the present disclosure.