Storage box with high space utilization rate and refrigerator

Abstract

The present invention provides a storage box and refrigerator with high space utilization. The storage box includes at least two box bodies and an intermediate plate. The storage box has a layered state and an expanded state. In the layered state, the intermediate plate is in the isolated state, and in the expanded state, the intermediate plate is in the avoidance state. The storage box and refrigerator with high space utilization provided by the present invention adjust the volume in the storage box through the intermediate plate, effectively achieving the purpose of layered small-volume storage and expanded large-volume storage, and multiple box bodies are provided, which can be modularly combined as needed, with a high degree of freedom. At the same time, handles are used to achieve reliable connection between the box bodies, and a second fixing device is used to solve the problem of having nowhere to store the intermediate plate when not in use, effectively improving the air conditioning utilization and practicality inside the refrigerator.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of storage devices, in particular to a storage box and a refrigerator with high space utilization rate. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, eating has become a major event in life. More and more food ingredients are brought into the refrigerator by people from the market. However, the limited space inside the refrigerator has become the key problem restricting people from placing more and larger food ingredients. To make more food ingredients have a place in the limited space of the refrigerator, improving the space utilization rate of the refrigerator is the key point to solve the problem. In the prior art, a separate box body is installed on the door body of the refrigerator, etc. However, the volume of the box body is fixed and can only hold items of specific sizes, and reliable storage cannot be carried out for items of different sizes. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the technical problem of low space utilization rate of the existing refrigerator, a storage box and a refrigerator with high space utilization rate that can be freely combined and have adjustable volume are provided.

[0004] A storage box includes:

[0005] At least two box bodies, the box bodies are vertically transparent, and all the box bodies are stacked;

[0006] An intermediate plate is disposed between two adjacent box bodies, and the intermediate plate has an isolation state for separating two adjacent box bodies and an avoidance state for communicating two adjacent box bodies;

[0007] The storage box has a layered state and an expanded state. In the layered state, the intermediate plate is in the isolation state, and in the expanded state, the intermediate plate is in the avoidance state.

[0008] Two adjacent box bodies are fixedly arranged through a first positioning structure.

[0009] In two adjacent box bodies, a first protrusion is provided on the lower end surface of the upper box body, and a first groove is provided on the upper end surface of the lower box body. The first protrusion and the first groove constitute the first positioning structure; or in two adjacent box bodies, a first groove is provided on the lower end surface of the upper box body, and a first protrusion is provided on the upper end surface of the lower box body. The first protrusion and the first groove constitute the first positioning structure.

[0010] A slide rail is provided inside the box body, and the middle plate can slide freely on the slide rail. When switching from the layered state to the expanded state, the middle plate slides out of the box body on the slide rail. When switching from the expanded state to the layered state, the middle plate slides into the box body on the slide rail.

[0011] The lower edge of the box body bends towards the inside of the box body to form the slide rail.

[0012] The end of the middle plate protrudes from the box body to form a handle, and in the isolated state, the handle is fixedly arranged with the outer side surface of the box body through a second fixing structure.

[0013] The handle is turned downwards and fixedly arranged with the outer side surface of the adjacent box body.

[0014] The storage box further includes a bottom plate, and the bottom plate is arranged on the lower end surface of the box body at the lowermost layer.

[0015] A second protrusion is arranged on the outer side surface of the box body, and a second groove is arranged on the handle. The second protrusion and the second groove cooperate to form a second fixing structure; or a second groove is arranged on the outer side surface of the box body, and a second protrusion is arranged on the handle. The second protrusion and the second groove cooperate to form a second fixing structure.

[0016] A second protrusion is arranged on the outer side surface of the box body, and a second groove is arranged on the middle plate. In the avoidance state, the middle plate is fixedly arranged on the outer side surface of the box body through the cooperation of the second groove and the second protrusion; or a second groove is arranged on the outer side surface of the box body, and a second protrusion is arranged on the middle plate. In the avoidance state, the middle plate is fixedly arranged on the outer side surface of the box body through the cooperation of the second groove and the second protrusion.

[0017] The end of the middle plate far from the handle forms a rotating end. When the rotating end slides to the end of the slide rail, the middle plate flips towards the outer side surface of the box body and fits on the outer side surface of the box body.

[0018] The cross-section of the box body is rectangular, and the box body includes two opposite long side surfaces and two opposite short side surfaces. The middle plate fits on the short side surface or the long side surface.

[0019] The number of middle plates between two adjacent box bodies is two. In the layered state, the shape formed by the two middle plates after being joined together is the same as the cross-sectional shape of the box body. In the expanded state, both middle plates are arranged on the outer side surface of the box body.

[0020] The storage box also includes a cover plate, which is buckled on the upper end surface of the box body at the uppermost layer.

[0021] The material of the box body and / or the material of the middle plate includes an acrylic plate.

[0022] A refrigerator comprises the above-mentioned storage box.

[0023] The refrigerator comprises a door body, and the storage box is arranged on the door body.

[0024] The storage box and refrigerator with high space utilization provided by the present invention adjust the volume in the storage box through the middle plate, effectively achieving the purpose of layering for small-volume storage and expanding for large-volume storage, and multiple box bodies are provided, which can be modularly combined according to needs, with a high degree of freedom, and handles are used to achieve reliable connection between the box bodies. At the same time, a second fixing device is used to solve the problem of having nowhere to store the middle plate when not in use, effectively improving the utilization rate and practicality of the air conditioning inside the refrigerator. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a storage box with high space utilization and a storage box of an embodiment of a refrigerator provided by the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of disassembling a storage box of an embodiment of a storage box and a refrigerator with high space utilization provided by the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of point A;

[0028] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a storage box and a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention with high space utilization when the storage box is in an expanded state;

[0029] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a storage box and a refrigerator according to an embodiment of the present invention with high space utilization when the storage box is switched to an expansion state;

[0030] In the figure:

[0031] 1. Box body; 2. Middle plate; 3. First protrusion; 4. First groove; 5. Slide rail; 6. Handle; 8. Second protrusion; 9. Second groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.

[0033] As shown Figures 1 to 5 in the storage box, it includes: at least two boxes 1, the boxes 1 are vertically transparent, and all the boxes 1 are stacked; a middle plate 2, which is arranged between two adjacent boxes 1, and the middle plate 2 has an isolation state that separates two adjacent boxes 1 and an avoidance state that allows two adjacent boxes 1 to communicate; the storage box has a layered state and an expanded state. In the layered state, the middle plate 2 is in the isolation state, and in the expanded state, the middle plate 2 is in the avoidance state. That is, when all the boxes 1 are stacked, a vertically transparent accommodation area is formed, which is beneficial for placing items with a large length and not easy to bend, such as long-stem vegetables, etc. And the middle plate 2 divides the accommodation area into multiple small areas according to the height of the boxes 1, which is convenient for placing items with a small length. The number of the middle plates 2 is determined according to actual needs and the number of the boxes 1. When small areas are needed, the middle plate 2 is set to the isolation state, so that the whole storage box forms a multi-layered state. When large areas are needed, one or more middle plates 2 are set to the avoidance state, so that adjacent boxes 1 communicate with each other, so that the whole storage box forms an expanded state.

[0034] Two adjacent boxes 1 are fixedly arranged through a first positioning structure, so that the storage box can form an integral body, ensuring the structural strength, and at the same time, it can be used as a shopping basket when a wheel set is arranged at the bottom.

[0035] In two adjacent boxes 1, a first protrusion 3 is arranged on the lower end surface of the upper box 1, and a first groove 4 is arranged on the upper end surface of the lower box 1. The first protrusion 3 and the first groove 4 constitute the first positioning structure; or in two adjacent boxes 1, a first groove 4 is arranged on the lower end surface of the upper box 1, and a first protrusion 3 is arranged on the upper end surface of the lower box 1. The first protrusion 3 and the first groove 4 constitute the first positioning structure. When stacking, the first protrusion 3 extends into the first groove 4 to complete the positioning, and at the same time, the weight of the box 1 is used to realize the reliable fixed connection between the boxes 1.

[0036] Sliding rails 5 are arranged in the box 1, and the middle plate 2 can slide freely on the sliding rails 5. When switching from the layered state to the expanded state, the middle plate 2 slides out of the box 1 on the sliding rails 5. When switching from the expanded state to the layered state, the middle plate 2 slides into the box 1 on the sliding rails 5. The sliding rails 5 are used to realize the movement of the middle plate 2 and the support for the middle plate 2.

[0037] The lower edge of the box body 1 is bent toward the inside of the box body 1 to form the slide rail 5, that is, the middle plate 2 is at the bottom of the box body 1, so that the middle plate 2 does not affect the volume of the box body 1, and can reliably separate two adjacent box bodies 1.

[0038] The end of the middle plate 2 protrudes from the box body 1 to form a handle 6, and in the isolated state, the handle 6 is fixed to the outer side of the box body 1 by a second fixing structure, and the handle 6 is used to fix the middle plate 2 on the box body 1 to ensure the separation effect of the middle plate 2 on the box body 1. At the same time, the middle plate 2 can be pulled out and put into the box body 1 through the handle 6.

[0039] The handle 6 is turned downward and fixed to the outer side surface of the adjacent box body 1, so that the two adjacent box bodies 1 can be reliably fixed, and the two adjacent box bodies 1 are reliably connected to ensure that the storage box forms a whole.

[0040] The storage box further comprises a bottom plate, which is arranged on the lower end surface of the box body 1 at the lowest layer to seal the bottom of the storage box, thereby forming a reliable accommodating cavity.

[0041] A second protrusion 8 is provided on the outer side surface of the box body 1, and a second groove 9 is provided on the handle 6, and the second protrusion 8 and the second groove 9 cooperate to form a second fixing structure; or a second groove 9 is provided on the outer side surface of the box body 1, and a second protrusion 8 is provided on the handle 6, and the second protrusion 8 and the second groove cooperate to form a second fixing structure, and when fixing the handle 6, it is only necessary to press the second protrusion 8 into the second groove.

[0042] A second protrusion 8 is provided on the outer side of the box body 1, and a second groove 9 is provided on the middle plate 2. In the avoidance state, the middle plate 2 is fixedly arranged on the outer side of the box body 1 by the cooperation of the second groove 9 and the second protrusion 8; or a second groove 9 is provided on the outer side of the box body 1, and a second protrusion 8 is provided on the middle plate 2. In the avoidance state, the middle plate 2 is fixedly arranged on the outer side of the box body 1 by the cooperation of the second groove 9 and the second protrusion 8. The same second protrusion 8 on the outer side of the box body 1 is used to fix the handle 6 and the middle plate 2 according to the state of the middle plate 2. The middle plate 2 is effectively placed while effectively reducing the complexity of the structure, thereby avoiding the problem of having nowhere to put the middle plate 2 when it is not needed.

[0043] The end of the middle plate 2 away from the handle 6 forms a rotating end. When the rotating end slides to the end of the slide rail, the middle plate 2 flips towards the outer side of the box body 1 and adheres to the outer side of the box body 1. That is, the middle plate 2 is pulled out through the handle. When the rotating end is about to break out of the box body 1, flip the middle plate 2 so that the middle plate 2 slides towards the side of the box body 1, and finally fix the second fixing structure between the middle plate 2 and the box body 1 to complete the fixing of the middle plate 2.

[0044] The cross-section of the box body 1 is rectangular, and the box body 1 includes two opposite long sides and two opposite short sides. The middle plate 2 adheres to the short side or the long side, which is selected according to the size of the middle plate 2.

[0045] The number of middle plates 2 between two adjacent box bodies 1 is two. In the layered state, the shape formed by the two middle plates 2 after being joined together is the same as the cross-sectional shape of the box body 1. In the expanded state, the two middle plates 2 are both arranged on the outer side of the box body 1. At this time, the two middle plates 2 are respectively pulled out from both ends of the box body 1 and arranged on two opposite sides to complete the fixing.

[0046] When the storage box is switched from the layered state to the expanded state, the specific steps are as follows: Remove the handle 6 from the side of the box body 1, and use the handle 6 to pull the middle plate 2 out of the box body 1. When the rotating end is about to slide out of the box body 1, flip the middle plate 2 and fix the middle plate 2 to the side of the box body 1, that is, complete the switching process;

[0047] When the storage box is switched from the expanded state to the layered state, the specific steps are as follows: Remove the middle plate 2 from the side of the box body 1, flip the middle plate 2 so that the middle plate 2 is flipped to be parallel to the slide rail 5, then push the middle plate 2 into the box body 1. When the handle 6 is about to enter the box body 1, flip the handle 6 to fix the handle 6 on the side of the box body 1 to complete the switching process.

[0048] The storage box further includes a cover plate, and the cover plate is buckled on the upper end surface of the uppermost box body 1 so that the storage box finally forms a sealed accommodation cavity.

[0049] The material of the box body 1 and / or the material of the middle plate 2 includes acrylic board to ensure the stability and pressure resistance of the storage box. The box body 1 and the middle plate 2 need to have a certain thickness.

[0050] A refrigerator includes the above-mentioned storage box. In the prior art, the box body only divides the refrigerator door into two parts, and nothing can be placed between them. However, the box body of this application can place 4 at the same height, which can either form 4 accommodation cavities for placing different items or form an accommodation cavity of the same height. Compared with the prior art, the space utilization rate is effectively improved.

[0051] The refrigerator includes a door body, and the storage box is arranged on the door body.

[0052] The above embodiments only express several implementation manners of the present invention. The description is relatively specific and detailed, but it cannot be understood as a limitation on the scope of the invention patent of the present invention. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present invention, several deformations and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the invention patent of the present invention shall be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A storage box, characterized in that: Comprising: At least two boxes (1), the boxes (1) being transparent from top to bottom and all the boxes (1) being stacked; An intermediate plate (2) disposed between two adjacent boxes (1), and the intermediate plate (2) having an isolation state for separating two adjacent boxes (1) and an avoidance state for communicating two adjacent boxes (1); The storage box has a layered state and an expanded state. In the layered state, the intermediate plate (2) is in the isolation state, and in the expanded state, the intermediate plate (2) is in the avoidance state; A slide rail (5) is disposed inside the box (1), and the intermediate plate (2) can slide freely on the slide rail (5). When switching from the layered state to the expanded state, the intermediate plate (2) slides out of the box (1) on the slide rail (5), and when switching from the expanded state to the layered state, the intermediate plate (2) slides into the box (1) on the slide rail (5); The lower edge of the box (1) is bent inward to form the slide rail (5); The end of the intermediate plate (2) protrudes from the box (1) to form a handle (6), and in the isolation state, the handle (6) is fixedly disposed with the outer side surface of the box (1) through a second fixing structure; The number of intermediate plates (2) between two adjacent boxes (1) is two. In the layered state, the shape formed by splicing the two intermediate plates (2) is the same as the cross-sectional shape of the box (1). In the expanded state, both intermediate plates (2) are disposed on the outer side surface of the box (1); A second protrusion (8) is disposed on the outer side surface of the box (1), and a second groove (9) is disposed on the handle (6). The second protrusion (8) and the second groove (9) cooperate to form a second fixing structure; or a second groove (9) is disposed on the outer side surface of the box (1), and a second protrusion (8) is disposed on the handle (6). The second protrusion (8) and the second groove (9) cooperate to form a second fixing structure; A second protrusion (8) is disposed on the outer side surface of the box (1), and a second groove (9) is disposed on the intermediate plate (2). In the avoidance state, the intermediate plate (2) is fixedly disposed on the outer side surface of the box (1) by the cooperation of the second groove (9) and the second protrusion (8); or a second groove (9) is disposed on the outer side surface of the box (1), and a second protrusion (8) is disposed on the intermediate plate (2). In the avoidance state, the intermediate plate (2) is fixedly disposed on the outer side surface of the box (1) by the cooperation of the second groove (9) and the second protrusion (8); The end of the intermediate plate (2) away from the handle (6) forms a rotating end. When the rotating end slides to the end of the slide rail (5), the intermediate plate (2) flips towards the outer side surface of the box (1) and fits on the outer side surface of the box (1).

2. The storage box according to claim 1, wherein: Two adjacent boxes (1) are fixedly disposed through a first positioning structure.

3. The storage box according to claim 2, wherein: In two adjacent ones of the boxes (1), a first protrusion (3) is provided on the lower end face of the upper box (1), and a first groove (4) is provided on the upper end face of the lower box (1), and the first protrusion (3) and the first groove (4) constitute the first positioning structure; or in two adjacent ones of the boxes (1), a first groove (4) is provided on the lower end face of the upper box (1), and a first protrusion (3) is provided on the upper end face of the lower box (1), and the first protrusion (3) and the first groove (4) constitute the first positioning structure.

4. The storage box according to claim 1, wherein: The handle (6) is turned downward and fixedly arranged on the outer side face of the adjacent box (1).

5. The storage box according to claim 1, wherein: The storage box further includes a bottom plate, and the bottom plate is arranged on the lower end face of the lowermost box (1).

6. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross section of the box (1) is rectangular, and the box (1) includes two opposite long side faces and two opposite short side faces, and the middle plate (2) is attached to the short side faces or the long side faces.

7. The storage box according to claim 1, wherein: The storage box further includes a cover plate, and the cover plate is buckled on the upper end face of the uppermost box (1).

8. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material of the box (1) and / or the material of the middle plate (2) includes an acrylic plate.

9. A refrigerator, characterized in that: A storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The refrigerator according to claim 9, characterized in that: The refrigerator includes a door body, and the storage box is arranged on the door body.

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