Utility model patent refers to a new technical solution proposed for the shape, structure or combination of a product that is suitable for practical use. The protection period is 10 years.
The shape of a product refers to the definite spatial shape that the product has and can be observed from the outside. The technical solution proposed for the product shape can be a technical solution proposed for the three-dimensional spatial shape of the product, such as improvements to the cam shape and tool shape; it can also be a technical solution proposed for the two-dimensional shape of the product. , such as the improvement of the cross-sectional shape of the profile.
The structure of a product refers to the arrangement, organization and interrelationship of the various components of the product. The structure of the product can be either a mechanical structure or a circuit structure. The mechanical structure refers to the relative positional relationship, connection relationship and necessary mechanical cooperation relationship of the components that constitute the product. The circuit structure refers to the determined connection relationship between the components that constitute the product.
Classification of utility model patents:
One type is a mechanical product, which is composed of components of different shapes and structures and is combined in various connection methods to achieve certain functions. .
2. The other type is module products, which mainly refer to electrical or information-based things. Electronic component modules with different functions are connected in a certain logical sequence to achieve certain functions. In fact, theoretically speaking, it seems that the connection of electronic component modules should not be called having shape and structure, and it seems that it should not be the object of utility model authorization. But in reality, products formed by connecting electronic component modules with circuits in a certain order can apply for utility model patents.