A container

Abstract

The present invention relates to a container, comprising a base, a pair of first side panels arranged opposite to each other, and a pair of second side panels arranged opposite to each other, wherein the first side panel and the second side panel are both hinged to the base and form a rectangular cavity with the base, and the container also comprises a pressure rod and a pressure rod connecting member, one end of the pressure rod connecting member is hingedly connected to the first side panel, and the other end of the pressure rod connecting member is fixedly connected to the pressure rod, and the pressure rod has a first state and a second state, in the first state, the two ends of the pressure rod are respectively detachably mounted on the top of a pair of second side panels, and in the second state, the pressure rod is operably fixed to the first side panel so as to be able to suppress the goods in the container when loading goods with large rebound force.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of turnover containers, in particular to a container. Background Art

[0002] Existing turnover containers usually consist of a lid, a side frame, and a base. In order to facilitate the recycling of the container, a hinge structure is generally provided on the side frame, and the side frame is folded up by the hinge structure. Existing plastic folding boxes all have fixed inner dimensions. When loading goods with large rebound force (such as tobacco leaves, fabrics, cloth, shoe sole accessories, etc.), they are usually not fully filled when the box needs to be stacked, which affects the warehouse volume ratio. Although existing plastic boxes with lids can prevent goods from rebounding to a certain extent, the rigidity of plastic box lids is generally soft. For goods with large rebound force, the lid or the center of the box will often be pushed out with a large bulge, which will affect the stacking of the box. In severe cases, it may also cause safety accidents such as the box tipping over or falling. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a container capable of suppressing goods when goods with large rebound force are loaded.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0005] A container comprises a base, a pair of first side panels arranged opposite to each other and a pair of second side panels arranged opposite to each other, the first side panel and the second side panel are hinged to the base and form a rectangular cavity with the base, the container also comprises a pressure rod and a pressure rod connecting member, one end of the pressure rod connecting member is hingedly connected to the first side panel, the other end of the pressure rod connecting member is fixedly connected to the pressure rod, and the top of the second side panel has a pressing groove arranged to match the pressure rod; the pressure rod has a first state and a second state, in the first state, the two ends of the pressure rod are respectively detachably installed in the pressing grooves of a pair of second side panels, and in the second state, the pressure rod is operably fixed to the first side panel.

[0006] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the pressure rod connector is an arc segment, and when the pressure rod is placed in the pressing groove, the arc segment is recessed toward the inside of the container.

[0007] In one embodiment, the compression rod connector is configured to have a fixed shape in a free state.

[0008] In one embodiment, in the first state, the axial ends of the pressing rod are respectively and detachably placed in the pressing grooves of a pair of second side plates.

[0009] In one embodiment, the pressing groove is provided with a notch groove section and a limiting groove section in sequence, the notch groove section is concavely arranged along the height direction of the second side plate and has a notch, and the limiting groove section extends from the bottom of the notch groove section in a direction away from the hinge point of the pressure rod connecting member.

[0010] In one embodiment, the limiting groove section is inclined from the bottom of the notch groove section toward the top surface of the second side plate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the length of the compression rod connector is 1 / 5 to 2 / 5 of the length of the second side plate.

[0012] In one embodiment, in the first state, the highest points of the compression rod and the compression rod connector are no higher than the top surfaces of the first side plate and the second side plate.

[0013] In one embodiment, in the second state, the compression rod is stored on the outer side of the first side plate.

[0014] In one embodiment, a receiving groove matching the pressure rod is provided on the outer side of the first side plate.

[0015] In one embodiment, a fixing piece for fixing the pressure rod connecting piece is provided on the first side plate.

[0016] In one embodiment, each of the two first side panels is provided with a pressure rod and at least one pressure rod connecting member.

[0017] In one embodiment, a rotating shaft is provided on the first side panel, and an axial hole matching the rotating shaft is provided at one end of the pressure rod connecting member. The axial hole of the pressure rod connecting member is matched with the rotating shaft on the first side panel to allow one end of the pressure rod connecting member to be hingedly connected to the first side panel.

[0018] The present invention adopts the above-mentioned technical solution, which has the beneficial effect that the container provided by the present invention is hingedly mounted with a pressure rod on the side panel, and the pressure rod has a first state and a second state as the pressure rod connector moves on the side panel; wherein, in the first state, the pressure rod can suppress the goods in the container, preventing the goods from protruding from the container cavity, allowing the container to hold more goods, while also preventing the goods from affecting the stacking of the container. In addition, the rebound force generated by the goods in the container on the pressure rod connector can also be converted into a force that fixes the pressure rod to the second side panel, allowing the pressure rod to become tighter and tighter in the pressing groove and not become unhooked during transportation; and in the second state, the pressure rod can rotate to the outside of the first side panel along with the pressure rod connector, without affecting the storage and removal of the goods in the container, and at the same time, the pressure rod and the pressure rod connector can be folded together with the side panel, without affecting the folding operation of the side panel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a pressure rod on a container being fixed to a second side plate in a first state is shown.

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the first side panel is shown.

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a compression rod and compression rod connector is shown.

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the pressure rod on the container being stored on the first side plate in the second state is shown.

[0023] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the side panels folded onto the base.

[0024] Figure 6 Shown Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0025] Figure 7 Shown Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings so that the objects, features and advantages of the present invention can be more clearly understood. It should be understood that the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, but are only intended to illustrate the essential spirit of the technical solution of the present invention.

[0027] In the following description, for the purpose of illustrating the various disclosed embodiments, certain specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the various disclosed embodiments. However, those skilled in the relevant art will recognize that the embodiments may be practiced without one or more of these specific details. In other cases, well-known devices, structures, and techniques associated with this application may not be shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the description of the embodiments.

[0028] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims, the word "comprise" and variations such as "include" and "have" should be construed in an open, inclusive sense, that is, should be interpreted to mean "including, but not limited to."

[0029] Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any manner in one or more embodiments.

[0030] As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It should be noted that the term "or" is generally employed in its sense including "and / or" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0031] In the following description, in order to clearly show the structure and working mode of the present invention, many directional words will be used for description, but words such as "front", "back", "left", "right", "outside", "inside", "outward", "inward", "up", and "down" should be understood as convenient terms and should not be understood as restrictive terms.

[0032] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "overhanging" do not necessarily imply that a component must be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it can be slightly tilted.

[0033] It should also be noted that, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] The present invention provides a container, comprising a base, a pair of oppositely arranged first side panels and a pair of oppositely arranged second side panels, wherein the first side panel and the second side panel are both hinged to the base and form a rectangular cavity with the base, the container also comprises a pressure rod and a pressure rod connecting member, one end of the pressure rod connecting member is hingedly connected to the first side panel, the other end of the pressure rod connecting member is fixedly connected to the pressure rod, and the top of the second side panel has a pressing groove arranged to match the pressure rod; the pressure rod has a first state and a second state, in the first state, the two ends of the pressure rod are respectively detachably installed in the pressing grooves of a pair of second side panels, and in the second state, the pressure rod is operably fixed to the first side panel.

[0035] like Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a container comprising a base 1, a pair of opposed first side panels 21, and a pair of opposed second side panels 22. The pair of first side panels 21 and the pair of second side panels 22, together with the base 1, form a rectangular container 10. Preferably, the first side panels 21 and the second side panels are foldably mounted relative to the base 1 to facilitate storage and transportation of the container after recycling, thereby reducing recycling costs.

[0036] A pressure rod 31 and a pressure rod connector 32 are further provided on at least one first side plate 21. Preferably, a pressure rod and a pressure rod connector 32 are provided on both first side plates 21.

[0037] One end of the pressure rod connector 32 is provided with an axis hole 321. A rotation axis 211 is provided on the top of the first side panel 21. The axis hole 321 of the pressure rod connector 32 cooperates with the rotation axis 211 on the first side panel 21 to allow one end of the pressure rod connector 32 to be hingedly connected to the first side panel 21. The pressure rod 31 is fixed to the other end of the pressure rod connector 32. When the pressure rod connector 32 rotates about the rotation axis 211, the pressure rod 31 rotates on the first side panel 21, and has a first state in which the pressure rod is pressed and a second state in which the pressure rod is stored.

[0038] See also Figure 1 In the first state, the axial direction of the pressure rod 31 is fixed on the top of the second side plate 22. When loading goods with large rebound force (such as tobacco leaves, fabrics, cloth, shoe sole accessories, etc.), the pressure rod can suppress the goods in the container, preventing the goods from protruding from the cavity 10, allowing the container to hold more goods, and at the same time preventing the goods from affecting the stacking of the container.

[0039] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 In the second state, the pressure rod 31 can rotate with the pressure rod connector 32 to the outside of the first side panel 21 without affecting the storage and removal of goods in the container. At the same time, the pressure rod 31 and the pressure rod connector 32 can be folded together with the first side panel 21 without affecting the folding operation of the side panel. The pressure rod connector 32 can be rigid or flexible. The rigid pressure rod connector 32 can be a rod or plate made of plastic, metal, or other materials. The flexible pressure rod connector 32 can be a connecting object such as a rope or chain.

[0040] See also Figure 3 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 At least a portion of the pressure rod connector is an arcuate segment. When the pressure rod is placed in the pressing groove, the arcuate segment is recessed toward the interior of the container. Preferably, the length of the pressure rod connector 32 is 1 / 5 to 2 / 5 of the length of the second side panel 22, and the pressure rod 31 is fixed at 1 / 5 to 2 / 5 of the length of the second side panel 22. The cargo in the container can generate sufficient rebound force on the pressure rod connector 32 to fix the pressure rod to the second side panel 22, and the pressure rod 31 can also better press the cargo into the container.

[0041] The compression rod connector 32 is configured to assume a fixed shape when in a free state. In this state, the compression rod connector 32 is elastic and can be made of a thin sheet of metal, a plastic piece with a certain degree of hardness, a rubber piece, or other elastic material, but cannot be a flexible material such as a rope. A pressing groove 221 is provided on the second side panel 22 for securing the compression rod 31. The pressing groove 221 is a generally L-shaped notch, comprising a notched groove section 2211, which is recessed and arranged along the height direction of the second side panel 22, and a retaining groove section 2212, which extends from the bottom of the notched groove section 2211 away from the hinge point of the compression rod connector 32. When the pressure rod connector 32 rotates to allow the pressure rod 31 to be inserted into the pressing groove, the pressure rod connector 32 enters the pressing groove from the notched groove section 2211 and, with the help of the elastic force of the pressure rod connector 32, pushes the pressure rod 31 into the limiting groove section 2212, so that the pressure rod 31 will not be separated from the pressing groove 221, thereby fixing the pressure rod 31 to the second side plate 22. That is, when the pressure rod connector 32 is in a free state, the vertical distance between the pressure rod 31 and the first side plate 21 is slightly larger than the vertical distance between the pressing groove 221 and the first side plate 21. Therefore, when the pressure rod 31 is inserted into the pressing groove 221, it is necessary to forcefully push the pressure rod 31 back to the notch of the pressing groove 221 and press the pressure rod 31 downward. After releasing the pressure rod 31, the elastic force of the pressure rod connector 32 will push the pressure rod 31 into the limiting groove section 2212.

[0042] Preferably, the limiting groove section 2212 is a reverse slope section inclined from the bottom of the notch groove section 2211 toward the top surface of the second side plate 22, thereby making it more difficult for the pressure rod 31 to escape from the pressing groove 221, maintaining its continuous pressing effect on the goods in the container in the first state.

[0043] Another preferred embodiment, see Figure 1 and Figure 3 The pressure rod connector 32 is provided with at least one arc segment 322. In the first state, the arc segment 322 is convex toward the inside of the container. When the goods in the container rebound, they will push up against the pressure rod connector 32. On the one hand, the arc segment 322 on the pressure rod connector 32 can produce a greater pressing force on the goods. On the other hand, the force of the goods rebounding will cause the arc segment 322 to generate an upward arching force. This force will also generate a thrust to push the pressure rod 31 into the limiting groove segment 2212 of the pressing groove, so that the pressure rod 31 is tightly fixed on the second side plate 22 and will not pop out during use. Figure 3 In the figure, the pressure rod connector 32 is provided with only one arc segment 322 in the middle thereof, but it is not limited thereto. A plurality of arc segments may be provided on the pressure rod connector 32, and the plurality of arc segments may be provided on the pressure rod connector 32 in sequence and at intervals.

[0044] More preferably, in the first state, the highest points of the pressure rod 31 and the pressure rod connector 32 are no higher than the top surfaces of the first side plate 21 and the second side plate 22, so that the pressure rod 31 and the pressure rod connector 32 will not affect the stacking of containers in the first state.

[0045] In an alternative embodiment, see Figures 1-4 , the first side panel 21 is provided with a receiving groove 212 that matches the pressure rod 31. In the second state, the pressure rod 31 can be received in the receiving groove 212. At the same time, the pressure rod 31 and the receiving groove 212 can also be fixed by interference fit to prevent the pressure rod 31 from swinging. Preferably, a fixing member 213 for fixing the pressure rod connector 32 is provided on the outer surface of the first side panel 21. In the second state, the pressure rod connector 32 can be fixed to the outer side of the first side panel 21 by the fixing member 213 to prevent the pressure rod 31 from swinging. In this embodiment, the fixing member 213 is a fixing column, and a block 2131 is provided on the free end of the fixing column along the radial direction of the fixing column. The pressure rod connector 32 is provided with a fixing hole 323 that matches the fixing column. In the second state, the fixing column can be snapped into the fixing hole 323 to fix the pressure rod connector 32 to the first side panel 21. In addition to the fixing method of the fixing column and the fixing hole used in this embodiment, the pressure rod connector 32 and the first side plate 21 can also be fixed by snap fixation, pin fixation, etc.

[0046] While the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, it should be understood that, after reading the above teachings of the present invention, those skilled in the art may make various changes or modifications to the present invention. Such equivalents also fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A container comprising a base, a pair of oppositely disposed first side panels, and a pair of oppositely disposed second side panels, wherein the first side panels and the second side panels are hingedly connected to the base and form a rectangular cavity with the base, characterized in that: The container also includes a pressure rod and a pressure rod connector, one end of the pressure rod connector is hingedly connected to the first side panel, and the other end of the pressure rod connector is fixedly connected to the pressure rod, and the top of the second side panel is provided with a pressing groove arranged to match the pressure rod; the pressure rod has a first state and a second state, in the first state, the two ends of the pressure rod are respectively detachably installed in the pressing grooves of a pair of second side panels, and in the second state, the pressure rod is operably fixed to the first side panel.

2. The container according to claim 1, wherein: At least a portion of the pressure rod connecting piece is an arc segment. When the pressure rod is placed in the pressing groove, the arc segment is recessed toward the inside of the container.

3. The container according to claim 2, wherein: The pressure rod connector is configured to have a fixed shape in a free state.

4. The container according to claim 1, wherein: In the first state, the axial ends of the pressing rod are detachably placed in the pressing grooves of a pair of second side plates.

5. The container according to claim 4, wherein: The pressing groove is provided with a notch groove section and a limiting groove section in sequence. The notch groove section is concave inwardly along the height direction of the second side plate and has a notch. The limiting groove section extends from the bottom of the notch groove section in a direction away from the hinge point of the pressure rod connecting piece.

6. The container according to claim 5, wherein: The limiting groove section is inclined from the bottom of the notch groove section toward the top surface of the second side plate.

7. The container according to claim 1, wherein: The length of the compression rod connecting piece is 1 / 5 to 2 / 5 of the length of the second side plate.

8. The container according to claim 1, wherein: In the first state, the highest points of the compression rod and the compression rod connector are no higher than the top surfaces of the first side plate and the second side plate.

9. The container according to claim 1, wherein: In the second state, the compression rod is stored on the outer side of the first side plate.

10. The container according to claim 9, wherein: A receiving groove matching the pressure rod is provided on the outer side of the first side plate.

11. The container according to claim 9, wherein: The first side plate is provided with a fixing piece for fixing the pressure rod connecting piece.

12. The container according to claim 1, wherein: Each of the two first side plates is provided with a pressure rod and at least one pressure rod connecting piece.

13. The container according to claim 1, wherein: A rotating shaft is provided on the first side panel, and an axial hole matching the rotating shaft is provided on one end of the pressure rod connecting piece. The axial hole of the pressure rod connecting piece is matched with the rotating shaft on the first side panel to allow one end of the pressure rod connecting piece to be hingedly connected to the first side panel.

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