A storage mechanism for toys

Abstract

This application relates to the field of toy products and discloses a storage mechanism for toys, comprising: two storage boxes arranged symmetrically, with one side of the bottom surface of each storage box hinged to the other; a table cover, serving as the cover of the storage boxes, with a table cover provided on the top surface of each storage box; rollers, with rollers rotatably mounted on both sides of the bottom of the storage boxes, and the rollers located at the end of the storage boxes away from the hinge end; and support legs, with support legs hinged to both sides of the storage boxes, and the support legs located at the end of the storage boxes away from the hinge end; wherein, a locking hole is provided on the side wall of the storage box, and a rod is inserted into the support leg to cooperate with the locking hole, the support leg being vertical and the storage box being horizontal when the rod and the locking hole are engaged. This application enables the storage box to be pulled and moved after storing toy parts, and allows the storage box to function as a table, facilitating play and increasing its appeal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of toy products, and more particularly to a storage mechanism for toys. Background Technology

[0002] Building blocks are among the most popular children's toys. Among them, LEGO bricks are loved not only by children, but also by some adults. LEGO bricks are made of plastic. These plastic bricks have studs on one end and holes on the other end to fit the studs. There are more than 1,300 shapes, and each shape comes in 12 different colors, mainly red, yellow, blue, white and green.

[0003] However, during the implementation of the relevant technical solutions, at least the following technical problems were found: the individual parts of this building block toy are small, and the parts often scatter after playing. In order to prevent the loss of parts, the building blocks are placed in a storage box. However, when it is necessary to move to another place to play, such as a park, not only is a storage box needed, but also a table for playing is also needed. Therefore, playing with it is troublesome and laborious, which affects the audience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a storage mechanism for toys, which solves the technical problem of laborious and time-consuming transfer of storage boxes in the prior art. It enables the storage mechanism to be moved after the toy parts are stored, and the storage box can also be used as a table for easy play, thus increasing its appeal.

[0005] This application provides a storage mechanism for toys, comprising: two storage boxes arranged symmetrically, with one side of the bottom surface of each storage box hinged to the other; a table cover, serving as the cover of the storage boxes, with a table cover provided on the top surface of each storage box; rollers, with rollers rotatably mounted on both sides of the bottom of each storage box, and the rollers located at the end of the storage box away from the hinge end; and support legs, with support legs hinged to both sides of each storage box, and the support legs located at the end of the storage box away from the hinge end; wherein, a locking hole is provided on the side wall of each storage box, and a rod is inserted into each support leg to engage with the locking hole, wherein when the rod engages with the locking hole, the support leg is vertical and the storage box is horizontal.

[0006] Furthermore, the side wall of the storage box is provided with a second lock hole for matching the plug rod. When the plug rod and the second lock hole are engaged, the support leg is vertical and the storage box is inclined, and the included angle between the two storage boxes is less than 30 degrees.

[0007] Furthermore, both storage boxes have bottom holes on their bottom surfaces, and a support crossbar is provided between the bottom surfaces of the two storage boxes. Each end of the support crossbar has a plug fixed on the same side, and the plugs cooperate with the bottom holes. The plugs at both ends of the support crossbar are respectively inserted into the bottom holes on the bottom surfaces of the two storage boxes.

[0008] Furthermore, an insertion hole is provided on the outer wall of the support leg. The insertion hole cooperates with the insertion block on the support crossbar. When the insertion rod and the lock hole are engaged, the insertion block at one end of the support crossbar is inserted into the insertion hole of the support leg on the side wall of one of the storage boxes, and the insertion block at the other end is inserted into the insertion hole of the support leg on the side wall of the other storage box.

[0009] Furthermore, the storage box has latching strips hinged to both sides, and the table cover has slots on both sides for the latching strips to engage.

[0010] Furthermore, a connecting horizontal plate is fixed between the support legs on both sides of the storage box. When the support legs are flipped to a horizontal state, the connecting horizontal plate is attached to the upper surface of the table cover. A through hole is provided on the buckle strip, and a clip for inserting into the through hole is fixed on the connecting horizontal plate. The clip and the through hole are interference fit.

[0011] Furthermore, a hanging box is provided on the connecting horizontal plate, and the hanging box is used to store items.

[0012] Furthermore, the support leg includes an upper support leg hinged to the side wall of the storage box and a lower support leg inserted into the upper support leg from the bottom surface of the upper support leg. The lower support leg has several evenly distributed adjustment holes in the vertical direction. A guide cylinder is fixed to the outer side wall of the upper support leg. A limit ring is fixed to the end of the guide cylinder away from the outer side wall of the upper support leg. An adjustment rod is inserted into the guide cylinder. A retaining ring is fixed to the outer side wall of the part of the adjustment rod located in the guide cylinder. A return spring is fixed between the retaining ring and the limit ring. When the return spring is not under force, the adjustment rod is inserted into the adjustment hole. A limit plate is fixed to the end of the adjustment rod located outside the guide cylinder.

[0013] Furthermore, two symmetrically arranged plug-in blocks are fixedly connected to the end face of the storage box away from the hinge end. The end of the storage box is provided with a handle, and the two ends of the handle are provided with plug-in holes for plugging into the plug-in blocks. The plug-in blocks are also fixedly connected to the side wall of the storage box. The distance between the two plug-in blocks on the two sides of the storage box side wall is the same as the distance between the plug-in holes at both ends of the handle.

[0014] One or more technical solutions provided in this application have at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0015] Remove the table cover from the storage box, then place the building blocks or other toys into the storage box. Place the table cover back onto the storage box and lock it in place using the snap-on strips. Next, flip the support legs to a horizontal position and attach the connecting plate to the upper surface of the table cover. When you need to move the storage mechanism, hold the handle and lift it up, allowing the storage mechanism to be dragged on the ground. This makes it easy for players to move the storage mechanism, allowing them to move the storage mechanism after storing the toy parts. The storage box can also be used as a table, making it convenient for play and increasing its appeal. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the toy storage mechanism in the embodiments of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the storage box and table cover in an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The bottom view mainly illustrates the bottom structure of the storage box;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the support leg structure in an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another state of the toy storage mechanism in the embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The enlarged schematic diagram of section A mainly illustrates the connection structure between the connecting horizontal plate and the buckle strip;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of another state of the toy storage mechanism in the embodiments of this application;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another state of the toy storage mechanism in the embodiments of this application;

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Storage box; 11. Lock hole one; 12. Lock hole two; 13. Bottom hole; 14. Buckle strip; 141. Through hole; 15. Insert block; 2. Table cover; 21. Slot; 3. Roller; 4. Support leg; 41. Upper support leg; 411. Guide cylinder; 412. Limiting ring; 42. Lower support leg; 421. Adjustment hole; 43. Adjustment rod; 431. Retaining ring; 432. Limiting plate; 44. Return spring; 401. Insert rod; 402. Insert hole; 5. Support crossbar; 51. Insert block; 6. Connecting crossbar; 61. Locking strip; 7. Hanging box; 8. Handle; 81. Insert hole. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To better understand the technical solution of this application, the technical solution of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0026] Reference Figures 1-3 A storage mechanism for toys includes a storage box 1, a table cover 2, casters 3, support legs 4, a support crossbar 5, a connecting crossbar 6, a hanging box 7, and a handle 8.

[0027] Storage box 1 is a square box with an internal cavity and an open top. There are two storage boxes 1, and the bottom edges of one side of each storage box 1 are hinged together. In a horizontal state, the side walls of the hinged edges of the two storage boxes 1 abut against each other. The toy's building blocks can be placed in the storage box 1.

[0028] The table cover 2 is a square plate with the same side length as the top side of the storage box 1. The table cover 2 is placed on the top surface of the storage box 1, as shown in the figure. Figure 2 As shown, each of the two sides of the storage box 1 perpendicular to the hinge axis between the two storage boxes 1 is hinged with a latching strip 14. The table cover 2 has slots 21 on both sides for the latching strips 14 to engage. By placing the table cover 2 on top of the storage box 1 and then flipping the latching strips 14 so that they engage in the slots 21 of the table cover 2, the table cover 2 can be fixed to the storage box 1. The table cover 2 is a flat surface, allowing players to place building blocks or toys on it, making it a convenient play area.

[0029] Rollers 3 are installed on the bottom surface of storage box 1. Each storage box 1 has two rollers 3. Both rollers 3 are located at the end of the storage box 1 away from the hinge axis between the two storage boxes 1, and the two rollers 3 are respectively close to the side walls on both sides of the end of the storage box 1.

[0030] Support legs 4 are installed on the side wall of storage box 1. Each storage box 1 has support legs 4 installed on both side walls, and the support legs 4 are located at the end of storage box 1 near the roller 3.

[0031] Reference Figure 4The support leg 4 includes an upper support leg 41 and a lower support leg 42, both of which are strip-shaped. The top of the upper support leg 41 is hinged to the side wall of the storage box 1, and the hinge axis is parallel to the hinge axis between the two storage boxes 1. The lower support leg 42 is inserted from the bottom surface of the upper support leg 41. The lower support leg 42 has several evenly distributed adjustment holes 421 along the vertical direction. A guide cylinder 411 is fixed to the outer side wall of the upper support leg 41, and the guide cylinder 411 is away from the outer side wall of the upper support leg 41. One end of the guide cylinder 411 is fixedly connected to a limiting ring 412. An adjusting rod 43 is inserted inside the guide cylinder 411. A retaining ring 431 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the adjusting rod 43 located on the guide cylinder 411. A return spring 44 is fixedly connected between the retaining ring 431 and the limiting ring 412. When the return spring 44 is not under force, the adjusting rod 43 is inserted into the adjusting hole 421. One end of the adjusting rod 43 located outside the guide cylinder 411 is fixedly connected to a limiting plate 432. The diameter of the limiting plate 432 is larger than the diameter of the limiting ring 412.

[0032] The operator pulls the adjusting rod 43 outward, which disengages from the adjusting hole 421, allowing the lower support leg 42 to move within the upper support leg 41. This allows for adjustment of the height of the entire support leg 4. Once the height is adjusted, the adjusting rod 43 is released, and it inserts into the adjusting hole 421 of the lower support leg 42, thus enabling adjustment of the support leg 4. Furthermore, the lower support leg 42 can be completely removed and placed in the storage box 1 to reduce space occupation.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a lock hole 11 is provided on the side wall of the storage box 1. A rod 401 that is interference-fitted with the lock hole 11 is inserted into the upper support leg 41 of the support leg 4. When the rod 401 and the lock hole 11 are in the vertical state of the support leg 4, the storage box 1 is in the horizontal state.

[0034] Two connecting horizontal plates 6 are provided. One connecting horizontal plate 6 is fixed between the two upper support legs 41 at the end of one of the storage boxes 1, and the other connecting horizontal plate 6 is fixed between the two upper support legs 41 at the end of the other storage box 1. (Refer to...) Figure 5 and Figure 6 After the insertion rod 401 is pulled out of the lock hole 11, the support leg 4 can be flipped. When the support leg 4 is flipped to a horizontal state, the connecting horizontal plate 6 is attached to the upper surface of the table cover 2. In addition, the buckle strip 14 has a through hole 141. The connecting horizontal plate 6 is fixed with a clip 61 for insertion into the through hole 141. The clip 61 and the through hole 141 are interference fit. When the connecting horizontal plate 6 is attached to the upper surface of the table cover 2, the clip 61 on the connecting horizontal plate 6 can be inserted into the through hole 141 of the buckle strip 14, so that the connecting horizontal plate 6 and the table cover 2 are fixed together, and the stability between the table cover 2 and the storage box 1 is further enhanced.

[0035] There are two hanging boxes 7, which are respectively hung on two connecting horizontal plates 6. During play, some toy parts can be placed in the hanging boxes 7 to reduce the possibility of toy parts being lost.

[0036] Handle 8 is U-shaped with a rectangular cross-section, see reference. Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, two symmetrically arranged plug-in blocks 15 are fixedly attached to the end face of the storage box 1 away from the hinge end. The handle 8 has plug-in holes 81 at both ends for engaging with the plug-in blocks 15. Plug-in blocks 15 are also fixedly attached to the side wall of the storage box 1. The distance between the two plug-in blocks 15 on the side walls of the storage box 1 on both sides is the same as the distance between the plug-in holes 81 at both ends of the handle 8. When the connecting plate 6 of the support leg 4 is flipped to a horizontal position and attached to the upper surface of the table cover 2, the handle 8 can be placed at the end of the storage box 1, and then the handle 8 can be grasped and lifted upwards, allowing the storage mechanism to be dragged on the ground, making it easy for the user to move the storage mechanism. Alternatively, the handle 8 can be placed between the side walls of the two storage boxes 1, and then the handle 8 can be grasped, allowing the entire storage mechanism to be lifted off the ground, like a luggage bag, accommodating different users and expanding the user base.

[0037] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 8 As shown, the side wall of the storage box 1 is also provided with a second locking hole 12 for interference fit with the insertion rod 401. When the support leg 4 is in a vertical state, the included angle between the two storage boxes 1 when the insertion rod 401 and the second locking hole 12 are engaged is less than 30 degrees. In specific implementation, it can be 25 degrees, so that the storage mechanism can present another state. This state allows the player to change the support leg 4 at a large angle and reduces the lateral length of the storage mechanism, so that the storage mechanism can be placed in a small space, thereby further expanding the target audience.

[0038] Continue to refer to Figure 3 and Figure 8Both storage boxes 1 have bottom holes 13 on their bottom surfaces. The two ends of the support crossbar 5 are located on the bottom surfaces of the two storage boxes 1 respectively. Insert blocks 51 are fixed on the same side of both ends of the support crossbar 5. The insert blocks 51 are interference-fitted with the bottom holes 13. By inserting the insert blocks 51 at both ends of the support crossbar 5 into the bottom holes 13 on the bottom surfaces of the two storage boxes 1 respectively, the support crossbar 5 can support the bottom of the two storage boxes 1, further improving the stability of the storage mechanism. In addition, the outer side wall of the upper support leg 41 of the support leg 4 is provided with an insertion hole 402. The insertion hole 402 and the insertion block 51 on the support crossbar 5 can be interference-fitted. When the insertion rod 401 and the second lock hole 12 are engaged, the two storage boxes 1 are tilted. The insertion block 51 at one end of the support crossbar 5 is inserted into the insertion hole 402 of the support leg 4 on the side wall of one of the storage boxes 1, and the insertion block 51 at the other end is inserted into the insertion hole 402 of the support leg 4 on the side wall of the other storage box 1. Thus, the support crossbar 5 can be used to connect the support legs 4 on both sides, which improves stability.

[0039] The functional principle of this application can be explained through the following methods:

[0040] When it is necessary to store building blocks or other toys, the table cover 2 can be removed from the storage box 1, and the building blocks or other toys can be placed in the storage box 1. The hanging box 7 and the items in the hanging box 7 can also be stored in the storage box 1. Then, the lower support leg 42 of the support leg 4 can be removed from the upper support leg 41, and the lower support leg 42 can be placed in the storage box 1. Finally, the table cover 2 can be placed on the storage box 1 and locked with the buckle strip 14. Then, the connecting horizontal plate 6 of the support leg 4 can be flipped to a horizontal state and attached to the upper surface of the table cover 2. The buckle strip 61 on the connecting horizontal plate 6 can be inserted into the through hole 141 of the buckle strip 14 to fix the connecting horizontal plate 6 and the table cover 2.

[0041] Then, when it is necessary to move the storage mechanism, hold the handle 8 and lift it upwards, so that the storage mechanism can be dragged on the ground, making it easy for the player to move the storage mechanism. Alternatively, the handle 8 can be placed between the side walls of the two storage boxes 1, and then the handle 8 can be held to lift the entire storage mechanism off the ground, like a luggage bag.

[0042] In addition, when the support leg 4 is in a vertical position, the insertion rod 401 and the second lock hole 12 can be engaged to make the storage mechanism present another state. This state allows the player to avoid changing the support leg 4 at a large angle and reduces the lateral length of the storage mechanism, so that the storage mechanism can be placed in a small space.

[0043] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application also intends to include such modifications and variations.

[0044] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present application, but the scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present application, based on the technical solution and concept of the present application, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A storage mechanism for a toy, characterized by, Include: Storage box (1), provided with two and symmetrically arranged, and the side edge of the bottom surface of the two storage boxes (1) is hinged to each other; The table cover plate (2) is used as the cover plate of the storage box (1), and one table cover plate (2) is arranged on the top surface of each storage box (1); Roller (3), the bottom of the storage box (1) is rotatably provided with the roller (3), and the roller (3) is located at the end of the storage box (1) away from the hinged end; Support leg (4), the two sides of the storage box (1) are hingedly provided with the support leg (4), and the support leg (4) is located at the end of the storage box (1) away from the hinged end; wherein, The side wall of the storage box (1) is provided with a lock hole one (11), and the support leg (4) is provided with an insertion rod (401) matched with the lock hole one (11), the support leg (4) is vertical, and the storage box (1) is horizontal when the insertion rod (401) and the lock hole one (11) are matched; The side wall of the storage box (1) is also provided with a lock hole two (12) matched with the insertion rod (401), the support leg (4) is vertical, and the storage box (1) is inclined when the insertion rod (401) and the lock hole two (12) are matched, and the included angle between the two storage boxes (1) is less than 30 degrees; Two bottom holes (13) are arranged on the bottom surface of the two storage boxes (1), and a support cross bar (5) is arranged between the bottom surfaces of the two storage boxes (1), the two ends of the support cross bar (5) are fixed with an insertion block (51) on the same side surface, the insertion block (51) and the bottom hole (13) are matched with each other, and the insertion block (51) at the two ends of the support cross bar (5) is respectively inserted into the bottom hole (13) on the bottom surface of the storage box (1) on the two sides; the support cross bar (5) can support the bottom of the two storage boxes (1), and the stability of the storage mechanism is further improved; The outer side wall of the support leg (4) is provided with an insertion hole (402), the insertion hole (402) and the insertion block (51) on the support cross bar (5) are matched with each other, the insertion block (51) at one end of the support cross bar (5) is inserted into the insertion hole (402) of the support leg (4) on the side wall of one of the storage boxes (1), and the insertion block (51) at the other end is inserted into the insertion hole (402) of the support leg (4) on the side wall of the other storage box (1); so that the support cross bar (5) can be used to connect the support legs (4) on the two sides; When the support leg (4) is in vertical state, the insertion rod (401) and the lock hole two (12) are matched with each other, so that the storage mechanism presents another state, which can make the playing personnel not need to change the support leg (4) at a large angle, and can make the transverse length of the storage mechanism reduce, so that the storage mechanism can be placed in a small space.

2. A storage mechanism for a toy as defined in claim 1, wherein The two side edges of the storage box (1) are hingedly provided with a buckle strip (14), and the two side edges of the table cover plate (2) are provided with a clamping groove (21) for clamping the buckle strip (14).

3. A storage mechanism for a toy as defined in claim 2, wherein The connecting horizontal plate (6) is hung with a hanging box (7), and the hanging box (7) is used for storing articles.

4. A storage mechanism for a toy as defined in claim 3, wherein The support leg (4) comprises an upper support leg (41) hinged to the side wall of the storage box (1), and a lower support leg (42) inserted into the upper support leg (41) from the bottom surface of the upper support leg (41). The lower support leg (42) is provided with a plurality of uniformly distributed adjusting holes (421) in the vertical direction. The outer side wall of the upper support leg (41) is fixedly connected with a guide cylinder (411). One end of the guide cylinder (411) away from the outer side wall of the upper support leg (41) is fixedly connected with a limiting ring (412). An adjusting rod (43) is inserted into the guide cylinder (411). The adjusting rod (43) is located on the outer side wall of the part of the guide cylinder (411) and is fixedly connected with a stop ring (431). The stop ring (431) and the limiting ring (412) are fixedly connected with a return spring (44). In the non-stressed state of the return spring (44), the adjusting rod (43) is inserted into the adjusting hole (421). One end of the adjusting rod (43) located outside the guide cylinder (411) is fixedly connected with a limiting plate (432).

5. The storage mechanism for a toy of claim 1, wherein, The end face of the storage box (1) away from the hinged end is fixedly connected with two symmetrically arranged plug-in blocks (15). The end of the storage box (1) is provided with a handle (8). The two ends of the handle (8) are provided with plug-in holes (81) for plugging with the plug-in blocks (15). The side wall of the storage box (1) is also fixedly connected with the plug-in blocks (15). The spacing between the two plug-in blocks (15) on the side walls of the storage boxes (1) on both sides is consistent with the spacing between the plug-in holes (81) at the two ends of the handle (8).

6. A storage mechanism for a toy as defined in claim 1, wherein ​

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