A storage box

Abstract

The present invention relates to a storage box. The storage box includes a box body and a box cover, and the box cover can be turned over by a rotating shaft connecting the box body and the box cover; the storage box also includes a locking device for locking the relative positions of the box body and the box cover; the locking device includes a buckle assembly and a lock assembly; the buckle assembly includes a first lock base and a buckle piece, and the buckle piece can be turned over by a rotating shaft connecting the first lock base and the buckle piece; the lock assembly includes a second lock base and a lock platform fixed on the second lock base; the buckle piece is provided with a buckling through hole that can be inserted into the lock platform; the first lock base is fixedly connected to the box cover, and the second lock base is fixedly connected to the box body, or the first lock base is fixedly connected to the box body, and the second lock base is fixedly connected to the box cover. The storage box can prevent the box cover from being opened during the process of storing and transporting food, thereby affecting the protection and transportation safety of food.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of logistics devices, and in particular to a storage box that can be used for storing and transporting food. Background Art

[0002] In the process of takeout delivery, in order to ensure that the food is kept hot or cold according to customer needs, a storage box that can keep hot or cold (also called takeout box or insulation box) is needed during the delivery process. Currently, electric vehicles are mostly used for takeout delivery, and the storage box is fixed on the back seat of the vehicle; the existing takeout box is added with a box cover on the outside, one is used to fix it to the rear rack of the vehicle, and the other is to lock the box cover and the box body, making it difficult to separate. However, after a long time of use, the box cover is prone to become loose and unsightly. Summary of the invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a storage box with a locking device, which can lock the box body and the box cover, thereby preventing the box cover from being opened during the process of storing and transporting food, thereby preventing the protection and transportation safety of the food from being affected.

[0004] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a storage box, which includes a box body and a box cover, wherein the box cover can be turned over by a rotation axis connecting the box body and the box cover; the storage box also includes a locking device for locking the relative positions of the box body and the box cover;

[0005] The locking device comprises a buckle assembly and a lock assembly; the buckle assembly comprises a first lock base and a buckle piece, and the buckle piece can be turned over by a rotation axis connecting the first lock base and the buckle piece; the lock assembly comprises a second lock base and a lock platform fixed on the second lock base; the buckle piece is provided with a buckling through hole that can be inserted into the lock platform; the first lock base is fixedly connected to the box cover, and the second lock base is fixedly connected to the box body, or the first lock base is fixedly connected to the box body, and the second lock base is fixedly connected to the box cover;

[0006] The buckle piece is provided with a pull piece, and when the pull piece is pulled, the buckle piece can be moved in a direction away from the locking platform.

[0007] Optionally, the pull piece is a structure that is generally a quarter sphere, and one side edge of the pull piece is fixed to the buckle piece; the buckle piece is also provided with a depression whose depth gradually increases toward the opening direction of the pull piece.

[0008] Optionally, a locking through hole is formed at the free end of the locking platform.

[0009] Optionally, the box body is a foam plastic box body, and the box cover is a foam plastic box cover; the first lock base is at least partially wrapped in the box cover, and the second lock base is at least partially wrapped in the box body, or the first lock base is at least partially wrapped in the box body, and the second lock base is at least partially wrapped in the box cover.

[0010] Optionally, the first lock base includes a first bottom plate and a first fixing seat fixed to the first bottom plate, and the buckle member can be turned over by a rotation axis connecting the first fixing seat and the buckle member; the first fixing seat is provided with a first accommodating cavity for accommodating a connecting end of the buckle member;

[0011] The second lock base includes a second bottom plate and a second fixing seat fixed to the second bottom plate; the second fixing seat is provided with a second accommodating cavity for accommodating the free end of the buckle, and the lock platform is fixed to the bottom of the second accommodating cavity;

[0012] The back of the first fixing seat is sunken to form a third accommodating cavity, and the back of the second fixing seat is sunken to form a fourth accommodating cavity; the first bottom plate, the second bottom plate, the third accommodating cavity, and the fourth accommodating cavity are all provided with through holes, and the foamed plastic material of the box body and the box cover is filled in the third accommodating cavity, the fourth accommodating cavity, and the through holes;

[0013] The foamed plastic material of the box cover completely wraps the first bottom plate, and the foamed plastic material of the box body completely wraps the second bottom plate, or the foamed plastic material of the box body completely wraps the first bottom plate, and the foamed plastic material of the box cover completely wraps the second bottom plate.

[0014] Optionally, the box body is provided with a fixing part, which includes a third bottom plate and a bridge-shaped boss with two ends fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the third bottom plate; the bottom of the box body is provided with a fifth accommodating cavity with an opening downward for accommodating the bridge-shaped boss; the foamed plastic material of the box body completely wraps the third bottom plate.

[0015] Optionally, the middle portion of the bridge-shaped boss is a platform-shaped structure, and a fixing hole is provided in the middle portion of the bridge-shaped boss.

[0016] Optionally, the fixing member further comprises a connecting rod, the fixed end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the third bottom plate, and the free end extends to the outer side of the box body; a screw hole is arranged in the free end of the connecting rod.

[0017] Optionally, the third bottom plate is provided with a through hole, and the foamed plastic material of the box body is filled in the through hole of the third bottom plate.

[0018] Optionally, the storage box further comprises an inner box body, which is detachably embedded in the box body; an inner wall of the inner box body is provided with an installation groove for installing a partition.

[0019] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the box body and the box cover can be locked, thereby preventing the box cover from being opened during the process of storing and transporting food, thereby preventing the protection and transportation safety of the food from being affected. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The included drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present application, which constitute a part of the specification, are used to illustrate the implementation methods of the present application, and together with the text description, explain the principles of the present application. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. In the drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 A front view of an embodiment of a storage box according to the present invention is shown;

[0022] Figure 2 It shows an AA cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a storage box according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 A bottom view of an embodiment of a storage box according to the present invention is shown;

[0024] Figure 4 A three-dimensional diagram showing a structural mode of a box cover in a storage box according to the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 A three-dimensional diagram showing a structural mode of a buckle assembly in a storage box according to the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 Another perspective view showing a structural mode of a buckle assembly in a storage box according to the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 A three-dimensional diagram showing a structural mode of a box body in a storage box according to the present invention;

[0028] Figure 8 A three-dimensional diagram showing a structural mode of a lock assembly in a storage box according to the present invention;

[0029] Fig. 9 Another perspective view showing a structural mode of a lock assembly in a storage box according to the present invention;

[0030] Fig.10 A three-dimensional diagram showing a structural mode of a fixing member in a storage box according to the present invention;

[0031] Fig.11 A front view showing a structural mode of a fixing member in a storage box according to the present invention;

[0032] Fig.12 A top view showing a structural mode of a fixing member in a storage box according to the present invention;

[0033] Fig.13 A three-dimensional diagram showing a structural mode of an inner box in a storage box according to the present invention;

[0034] Fig.14 A front view of another embodiment of a storage box according to the present invention is shown;

[0035] Fig.15 A BB cross-sectional view is shown of another embodiment of a storage box according to the present invention;

[0036] Fig.16 A right side view of another embodiment of a storage box according to the present invention is shown;

[0037] Fig.17 A bottom view of another embodiment of a storage box according to the present invention is shown;

[0038] Fig.18 A three-dimensional diagram showing another structural mode of a fixing member in a storage box according to the present invention;

[0039] Fig.19 A front view showing another structural mode of a fixing member in a storage box according to the present invention;

[0040] In the figure: 1, box body; 2, box cover; 3, locking device; 4, buckle assembly; 5, lock assembly; 6, first lock base; 7, buckle member; 8, second lock base; 9, lock platform; 10, buckle through hole; 11, puller; 12, first bottom plate; 13, first fixing seat; 14, first edge; 15, second edge; 16, third edge; 17, second bottom plate; 18, second fixing seat; 19, fourth edge; 20, fifth edge; 21, The sixth edge; 22, locking through hole; 23, third accommodating cavity; 24, fourth accommodating cavity; 25, first side surface; 26, second side surface; 27, third side surface; 28, fourth side surface; 29, fifth side surface; 30, sixth side surface; 31, fixing member; 32, third bottom plate; 33, bridge-shaped boss; 34, fifth accommodating cavity; 35, fixing hole; 36, inner box body; 37, positioning rib; 38, positioning groove; 39, mounting groove; 40, connecting rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] It is easy to understand that according to the technical solution of the present invention, without changing the essential spirit of the present invention, a person skilled in the art can propose a variety of interchangeable structural modes and implementation modes. Therefore, the following specific implementation modes and drawings are only exemplary descriptions of the technical solution of the present invention, and should not be regarded as the whole of the present invention or as a limitation or restriction to the technical solution of the present invention.

[0042] The directional terms such as up, down, left, right, front, back, front, back, top, bottom, etc. mentioned or may be mentioned in this specification are defined relative to the structures shown in the drawings. They are relative concepts and may change accordingly according to different positions and different usage conditions. Therefore, these or other directional terms should not be interpreted as restrictive terms.

[0043] First reference Figures 1 to 3 , which shows a non-limiting embodiment of a storage box according to the present invention. Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the storage box includes a box body 1 and a box cover 2, and the box cover 2 can be turned over by a rotation axis connecting the box body 1 and the box cover 2. Figure 1 The storage box further includes a locking device 3, which can lock the relative positions of the box body 1 and the box cover 2; the box cover 2 is covered on the box body 1, and since the rear sides of the box body 1 and the box cover 2 are connected via a rotating shaft, when the locking device 3 is locked, the locking device 3 limits the relative positions of the front sides of the box body 1 and the box cover 2, thereby locking the relative positions of the box body 1 and the box cover 2. When the locking device 3 is unlocked, the relative positions of the front sides of the box body 1 and the box cover 2 are unrestricted. It should be understood that the locking device 3 can also limit the relative positions of the left side of the box body 1 and the box cover 2, or limit the relative positions of the right side of the box body 1 and the box cover 2, depending on the installation position and number of the locking device 3.

[0044] Reference Figures 4 to 9 To describe the specific structure and installation position of the locking device 3. Of course, these structures and installation positions are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily change the shape, position, and number of these components to achieve the same or equivalent functions or purposes, and these modifications should be considered to be included in the scope of the present invention. The locking device 3 includes a buckle component 4 and a lock component 5. Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the buckle assembly 4 includes a first lock base 6 and a buckle member 7, and the buckle member 7 can be turned over by a rotation axis connecting the first lock base 6 and the buckle member 7. Figure 8 , Fig. 9 As shown, the lock assembly 5 includes a second lock base 8 and a lock base 9 fixed on the second lock base 8; the buckle member 7 is provided with a buckle through hole 10 that can be inserted into the lock base 9. When the buckle through hole 10 of the buckle member 7 is inserted into the lock base 9, the locking device 3 is in a locked state; when the buckle through hole 10 of the buckle member 7 is separated from the lock base 9, the locking device 3 is in an unlocked state.

[0045] See also Figure 4 , Figure 7, the first lock base 6 is fixedly connected to the box cover 2, and the second lock base 8 is fixedly connected to the box body 1. In an alternative embodiment, the first lock base 6 is fixedly connected to the box body 1, and the second lock base 8 is fixedly connected to the box cover 2.

[0046] Back to Figure 5 , Figure 6 The buckle 7 is provided with a puller 11, and when the puller 11 is pulled, the buckle 7 can be moved away from the lock platform 9. Specifically, the puller 11 is a structure with a quarter sphere as a whole, and its lower edge is fixed to the buckle 7; the buckle 7 is also provided with a depression with a gradually increasing depth toward the opening direction of the puller 11, so as to facilitate the fingers to reach the inner side of the puller 11 and then pull the puller 11.

[0047] See also Figure 5 , Figure 6 In this embodiment, the first lock base 6 includes a first bottom plate 12 and a first fixing seat 13 fixed on the first bottom plate 12. The first bottom plate 12 and the first fixing seat 13 are integrally formed. The buckle 7 can be turned over by a rotation axis connecting the first fixing seat 13 and the buckle 7. The first fixing seat 13 is provided with a first accommodating cavity for accommodating the connecting end of the buckle 7. Specifically, the first accommodating cavity is formed by the first edge 14, the second edge 15, and the third edge 16 of the first fixing seat 13 extending outward. Figure 8 , Fig. 9 In this embodiment, the second lock base 8 includes a second bottom plate 17 and a second fixing seat 18 fixed on the second bottom plate 17, and the second bottom plate 17 and the second fixing seat 18 are integrally formed. The second fixing seat 18 is provided with a second accommodating cavity for accommodating the free end of the fastener 7. Specifically, the second accommodating cavity is formed by the fourth edge 19, the fifth edge 20 and the sixth edge 21 of the second fixing seat 18 extending outward. The locking platform 9 is fixed to the bottom of the second accommodating cavity. When the fastening through hole 10 of the fastener 7 is inserted into the locking platform 9, the fastener 7 is completely located in the first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity. The first edge 14, the second edge 15, the third edge 16, the fourth edge 19, the fifth edge 20 and the sixth edge 21 protect the fastener 7 and the locking platform 9, and can prevent the fastener 7 and the locking platform 9 from being directly damaged by external force collision. Return Figure 8 Preferably, a locking through hole 22 is opened at the free end of the locking platform 9. When the fastening through hole 10 of the buckle 7 is inserted into the locking platform 9 and the padlock is fastened to the locking through hole 22, the buckle 7 can be prevented from falling off the locking platform 9 during transportation of the storage box, and a layer of locking protection can be added.

[0048] The storage box of this embodiment is mainly used for storing and transporting food in the take-out industry. Considering the weight of the storage box, the box body 1 is preferably a foamed plastic box body 1, and the box cover 2 is preferably a foamed plastic box cover 2. Of course, the box body 1 and the box cover 2 can also be made of other lightweight materials that meet food safety and hygiene requirements. According to the characteristics of the foamed plastic material, the first lock base 6 can be partially embedded in the box cover 2 during the foaming molding process, so that the first lock base 6 is partially wrapped in the box cover 2; the second lock base 8 can be partially embedded in the box body 1 during the foaming molding process, so that the second lock base 8 is partially wrapped in the box body 1. In an alternative embodiment, the first lock base 6 is partially wrapped in the box body 1, and the second lock base 8 is partially wrapped in the box cover 2. Return Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 8 , Fig. 9 Specifically, the back of the first fixing seat 13 is sunken to form a third accommodating cavity 23, and the back of the second fixing seat 18 is sunken to form a fourth accommodating cavity 24. The first bottom plate 12, the second bottom plate 17, the third accommodating cavity 23, and the fourth accommodating cavity 24 are all provided with through holes, and the foamed plastic material of the box body 1 and the box cover 2 is filled in the third accommodating cavity 23, the fourth accommodating cavity 24, and the through holes. In addition, the foamed plastic material of the box cover 2 completely wraps the first bottom plate 12, and the first side 25, the second side 26, and the third side 27 of the first fixing seat 13, and the foamed plastic material of the box body 1 completely wraps the second bottom plate 17, and the fourth side 28, the fifth side 29, and the sixth side 30 of the second fixing seat 18. Thus, the first lock base 6 is fixedly connected to the box cover 2, and the second lock base 8 is fixedly connected to the box body 1. In an alternative embodiment, the foamed plastic material of the box body 1 completely wraps the first bottom plate 12 , and the foamed plastic material of the box cover 2 completely wraps the second bottom plate 17 .

[0049] Back to Figure 2 The bottom of the box body 1 is provided with a fixing member 31. Fig.10 , Fig.11 , Fig.12 The fixing member 31 includes a third bottom plate 32 and a bridge-shaped boss 33 fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the third bottom plate 32 at both ends. In this embodiment, there are two fixing members 31, which are distributed on the left and right sides of the bottom of the box body 1; the bridge-shaped boss 33 is a structure formed by stamping the third bottom plate 32. Figure 2 , Figure 3The bottom of the box body 1 is provided with a fifth accommodating cavity 34 which opens downwards and is used to accommodate the bridge-shaped boss 33; the foamed plastic material of the box body 1 completely wraps the third bottom plate 32; preferably, the third bottom plate 32 is provided with a through hole, and the foamed plastic material of the box body 1 is filled in the through hole of the third bottom plate 32. When the storage box is used to transport food, the bridge-shaped boss 33 can be bound to a transportation vehicle, such as a bicycle or an electric vehicle, by using a strap to bind the storage box to the transportation vehicle. Figure 3 The bottom surface of the box body 1 is also provided with an anti-slip texture to increase the friction coefficient of the bottom surface of the box body 1.

[0050] To further secure the storage box to the transport, see Fig.10 , Fig.12 The middle part of the bridge-shaped boss 33 is a platform-shaped structure, and a fixing hole 35 is opened in the middle part of the bridge-shaped boss 33. A screw matching the fixing hole 35 is fixed on the transportation tool, and the nut extends into the bridge-shaped boss 33 through the fixing hole 35. The storage box is moved so that the nut is stuck in the fixing hole 35, and then the nut is tightened so that the nut and the nut are tightly clamped on the bridge-shaped boss 33, so that the storage box can be further fixed.

[0051] Back to Figure 2 The storage box further comprises an inner box body 36, and the inner box body 36 is detachably embedded in the box body 1. Figure 7 , Fig.13 Specifically, the outer side of the inner box 36 is provided with a positioning rib 37, and the inner wall of the box 1 is provided with a positioning groove 38. Since food is easily scattered in the storage box during transportation, the inner box 36 is provided to facilitate cleaning. Fig.13 The inner wall of the inner box body 36 is provided with a mounting groove 39 for mounting the partition.

[0052] exist Figures 14 to 17 In the embodiment shown, another embodiment of the storage box of the present invention is provided. The storage box comprises a box body 1, a box cover 2, a locking device 3, and an inner box body 36. The structure, position, quantity, etc. of the box cover 2, the locking device 3, and the inner box body 36 are similar to those of FIG. Figures 1 to 3 The embodiments shown are exactly the same, please refer to the corresponding description of the previous embodiment for details, and will not be described in detail here.

[0053] See also Fig.15 , the box body 1 is provided with a fixing member 31. Fig.18 , Fig.19 The fixing member 31 includes a third bottom plate 32 and a bridge-shaped boss 33 fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the third bottom plate 32 at both ends. In this embodiment, the number of the fixing members 31 is two, which are distributed on the left and right sides of the bottom of the box body 1. Fig.15 , Fig.17The bottom of the box body 1 is provided with a fifth accommodating cavity 34 which opens downward and is used to accommodate the bridge-shaped boss 33; the foamed plastic material of the box body 1 completely wraps the third bottom plate 32; preferably, the third bottom plate 32 is provided with a through hole, and the foamed plastic material of the box body 1 is filled in the through hole of the third bottom plate 32.

[0054] See also Fig.18 , Fig.19 , Fig.16 The fixing member 31 further includes a connecting rod 40, the fixed end of which is fixedly connected to the third bottom plate 32, and the free end of which extends to the outer side of the box body 1. A screw hole is provided in the free end of the connecting rod 40, and the transportation vehicle can also be fixed to the storage box by means of a screw engaging with the screw hole.

[0055] The specific embodiments described above are only for more clearly describing the principle of the present invention, wherein each component is concretized to make the principle of the present invention easier and more understandable. Without departing from the scope of the present invention, those skilled in the art can easily make various modifications to the present invention. Therefore, it should be understood that the scope of the present invention should not be limited by the above specific embodiments.

Claims

1. A storage box, comprising a box body and a box cover, wherein the box cover can be turned over by a rotating shaft connecting the box body and the box cover; characterized in that: The storage box also includes a locking device for locking the relative positions of the box body and the box cover; The locking device comprises a buckle assembly and a lock assembly; the buckle assembly comprises a first lock base and a buckle piece, and the buckle piece can be turned over by a rotation axis connecting the first lock base and the buckle piece; the lock assembly comprises a second lock base and a lock platform fixed on the second lock base; the buckle piece is provided with a buckling through hole that can be inserted into the lock platform; the first lock base is fixedly connected to the box cover, and the second lock base is fixedly connected to the box body, or the first lock base is fixedly connected to the box body, and the second lock base is fixedly connected to the box cover; The buckle is provided with a puller, and when the puller is pulled, the buckle can be moved in a direction away from the locking platform; The box body is a foamed plastic box body, and the box cover is a foamed plastic box cover; the first lock base is at least partially wrapped in the box cover, and the second lock base is at least partially wrapped in the box body, or the first lock base is at least partially wrapped in the box body, and the second lock base is at least partially wrapped in the box cover; The first lock base includes a first bottom plate and a first fixing seat fixed to the first bottom plate, and the buckle member can be turned over by a rotation axis connecting the first fixing seat and the buckle member; the first fixing seat is provided with a first accommodating cavity for accommodating the connecting end of the buckle member; The second lock base includes a second bottom plate and a second fixing seat fixed to the second bottom plate; the second fixing seat is provided with a second accommodating cavity for accommodating the free end of the buckle, and the lock platform is fixed to the bottom of the second accommodating cavity; The back of the first fixing seat is sunken to form a third accommodating cavity, and the back of the second fixing seat is sunken to form a fourth accommodating cavity; the first bottom plate, the second bottom plate, the third accommodating cavity, and the fourth accommodating cavity are all provided with through holes, and the foamed plastic material of the box body and the box cover is filled in the third accommodating cavity, the fourth accommodating cavity, and the through holes; The foamed plastic material of the box cover completely wraps the first bottom plate, and the foamed plastic material of the box body completely wraps the second bottom plate, or the foamed plastic material of the box body completely wraps the first bottom plate, and the foamed plastic material of the box cover completely wraps the second bottom plate; A locking through hole is formed at the free end of the locking platform; The box body is provided with a fixing member, and the fixing member includes a third bottom plate, and a bridge-shaped boss fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the third bottom plate at both ends; the bottom of the box body is provided with a fifth accommodating cavity with an opening downward for accommodating the bridge-shaped boss; the foamed plastic material of the box body completely wraps the third bottom plate; The middle part of the bridge-shaped boss is a platform-shaped structure, and a fixing hole is opened in the middle part of the bridge-shaped boss; The fixing member also includes a connecting rod, the fixed end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the third bottom plate, and the free end extends to the outer side surface of the box body; a screw hole is arranged in the free end of the connecting rod.

2. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pull piece is a structure with a quarter spherical surface as a whole, and one side edge of the pull piece is fixed to the buckle piece; the buckle piece is also provided with a depression whose depth gradually increases toward the opening direction of the pull piece.

3. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third bottom plate is provided with a through hole, and the foamed plastic material of the box body is filled in the through hole of the third bottom plate.

4. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box further comprises an inner box body, which is detachably embedded in the box body; an inner wall of the inner box body is provided with an installation groove for installing a partition.

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