A modular combination storage box

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of storage boxes, and more particularly to a modular combination storage box, comprising: an outer shell, an inner shell slidably connected to the inner wall of the outer shell, and a sealing cap at the top of the inner shell; and a partition platform, the bottom end of which penetrates through the bottom end of the inner shell and is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the outer shell to divide the inner shell into left and right chambers, the two ends of the partition platform contacting the inner wall of the inner shell, and the partition platform being slidably connected to the inner shell. This invention, by setting up the outer shell, inner shell, and partition platform, isolates the condiments to be retrieved from the condiments stored in the inner shell, thereby reducing the chance of oil, water stains, etc., from the user's hands contaminating the condiments stored in the inner shell during retrieval, and further preventing the disruption of the dry environment within the inner shell.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of storage boxes, and more particularly to a modular combination storage box. Background Technology

[0002] As living standards continue to improve, people are paying more and more attention to their diet, and they often need a variety of block-shaped seasonings in their daily cooking, such as star anise, sugar cubes, or garlic.

[0003] For example, utility model patent CN207860844U discloses a food storage box, including a box body with an open top and a closed bottom. The internal space of the box body is divided into several storage chambers of the same volume by vertical partitions. Each storage chamber is also provided with at least one binding strap, the two ends of which are connected to the two side walls of the box body forming an angle. The bottom of the box body is provided with a drying chamber, which is separated from the storage chambers by a horizontal partition with several ventilation holes. The drying chamber contains a layer of activated carbon particles. The top of the outer side of each of the four side walls of the box body is provided with a hinged latch. The open part of the box body is provided with a lid, and the outer side of each of the four side walls of the lid is provided with a curved locking tongue. The curved locking tongue and the latch are detachably connected.

[0004] In the above solution, when the seasoning is needed, the lid is first opened, then the hand is reached into the box to take out the seasoning, and finally the lid is closed. This has the following disadvantages: on the one hand, the operation of taking out the seasoning is not convenient and it is not easy to take out and seal it quickly; on the other hand, it is not easy to isolate the seasoning to be taken out from other seasonings in the box, and there is a risk that the oil and water stains on the user's hands will contaminate other seasonings in the box.

[0005] To address these issues, this invention proposes a modular combination storage box. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: a modular combination storage box, comprising: an outer shell, an inner shell slidably connected to the inner wall of the outer shell, and a sealing cap provided at the top of the inner shell; An isolation platform, the bottom end of which passes through the bottom end of the inner shell and is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the outer shell, so as to divide the inner shell into two chambers, left and right. The two ends of the isolation platform are in contact with the inner wall of the inner shell, and the isolation platform is slidably connected to the inner shell. A slot adapted to the top of the isolation platform, the slot being opened at the top of the sealing cover, the top of the isolation platform contacting the bottom of the sealing cover; A groove is formed at the top of the isolation platform.

[0007] Specifically, in existing technology, when seasonings are needed, the lid is first opened, then the hand is reached into the box to take out the seasonings, and finally the lid is closed. This has the following drawbacks: firstly, the process of taking out the seasonings is not convenient, making it difficult to quickly take them out and seal them; secondly, it is not easy to isolate the seasonings to be taken out from other seasonings in the box, posing a risk that oil or water stains from the user's hands may contaminate other seasonings in the box. This technical solution can solve the above problems, and the specific operation is as follows: First, put the seasonings into the two chambers in the inner shell, then seal the cap with threads to the top of the inner shell, and fit the slot with the top of the isolation platform. When it is time to retrieve the seasoning from the inner shell, hold the sealing cap or the outer wall of the inner shell with one hand, and then move it upwards to move the seasoning from the inner shell upwards until the inner bottom surface of the inner shell is flush with the top surface of the isolation platform, ensuring that the seasoning in the chamber can fall into the groove on the isolation platform. Next, by manual operation or the gravity of the inner shell and the internal seasonings, the inner shell moves the stored seasonings downwards, away from the top of the isolation platform, until the top of the isolation platform contacts the bottom of the sealing cap, and seals the slot to prevent the inner shell from being not sealed in time, which would damage the dry environment inside the inner shell. Meanwhile, the condiments on the isolation platform appear inside the slot, effectively isolating the condiments to be taken from those stored in the inner shell. This reduces the chance of oil or water stains from the user's hands contaminating the condiments stored in the inner shell, further preventing the dry environment inside the shell from being disrupted.

[0008] Preferably, Y-shaped grooves are symmetrically formed on the inner walls at both ends of the isolation platform, a rotatable first sealing plate is provided at the top of the Y-shaped groove, and the two bottom ends of the Y-shaped groove pass through both sides of the isolation platform respectively; A flip-adjustment assembly is used to drive the first sealing plate to rotate in order to open or close the seal at the top of the Y-shaped groove.

[0009] Specifically, by setting up a Y-shaped groove and a first sealing plate, and by activating the flip adjustment component, one or both of the first sealing plates are flipped, thereby canceling the seal on the top port of the Y-shaped groove, thus reducing the area that can hold condiments. When the condiments fall into the opening of the Y-shaped groove, they will fall back into the inner shell, thus making it easy to flexibly adjust the amount of condiments taken out according to needs.

[0010] Preferably, the inner bottom surface of the inner shell is provided with symmetrical guide slopes.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom end of the inner shell is provided with a second sealing plate that slides in contact with both sides of the isolation platform.

[0012] Preferably, the flip adjustment component includes: Two gears symmetrically fixed at both ends of the first sealing plate's rotating shaft, a rack meshing with the two gears, and a push plate connected to the rack are provided. The push plate is slidably connected in a groove at the end of the isolation platform. A button assembly is located at the top of the inner shell, and the button assembly is driven by air pressure to move the push plate.

[0013] Preferably, the button component includes: Two fixed shells are symmetrically located at both ends of the isolation platform and fixedly connected to the top of the inner shell. A button is slidably sealed inside each of the two fixed shells, and a spring is fixed between the button and the fixed shell. Two air slots are symmetrically opened in the inner wall of the inner shell. The top of the air slots is connected to the inside of the fixed shell. The bottom of the air slots extends close to the bottom of the inner shell and then opens into a movable slot. A push block is sealed and slidably installed in the movable slot. The end of the push block is slidably connected to the outer wall of the push plate.

[0014] Preferably, the slot sidewall is rotatably connected to a sealing flip cover.

[0015] Preferably, the isolation platform is provided with a drying chamber for placing a desiccant, and the drying chamber has symmetrical channels on both sides, and the top of the drying chamber is connected to a sealing plug by a thread.

[0016] Preferably, the top port of the Y-shaped groove is provided with a first U-shaped sealing strip, and the top of the first sealing plate contacts the bottom of the first U-shaped sealing strip.

[0017] Preferably, the bottom of the sealing cover is provided with a second U-shaped sealing strip, and the top of the isolation platform contacts the bottom end of the second U-shaped sealing strip.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: I. This invention isolates the condiments to be retrieved from those stored in the inner shell by setting up an outer shell, an inner shell, and an isolation platform. This reduces the chance of oil or water stains on the user's hands contaminating the condiments stored in the inner shell during the retrieval process, and further avoids the problem of the dry environment in the inner shell being damaged.

[0019] Second, by setting up a Y-shaped groove and a first sealing plate, the present invention allows one or two first sealing plates to be flipped by activating the flipping adjustment component, thereby canceling the seal on the top port of the Y-shaped groove and reducing the area that can hold condiments. When the condiments fall into the Y-shaped groove, they will fall back into the inner shell, thus making it easy to flexibly adjust the amount of condiments taken out according to needs.

[0020] Third, by setting up gears, racks and buttons, when the seasoning appears at the slot, the button is released and reset by the action of the spring, which in turn resets the first sealing plate and seals the top port of the Y-shaped slot, thus avoiding the destruction of the dry environment in the inner shell due to untimely sealing of the inner shell. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view at point B in the middle; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the inner shell and the isolation platform in this invention; Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view at point C; Figure 7 for Figure 5 Enlarged view at point D; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the sealing cap and the sealing flip cap in this invention; Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the outer shell in this invention.

[0022] In the diagram: outer shell 1, inner shell 2, guide slope 201, air groove 202, movable groove 203, second sealing plate 3, sealing cover 4, groove 401, sealing flip cover 5, second U-shaped sealing strip 6, isolation platform 7, groove 701, Y-shaped groove 702, drying chamber 703, channel 704, sealing plug 705, first sealing plate 8, first U-shaped sealing strip 9, gear 10, fixed shell 11, button 12, spring 13, push block 14, push plate 15, rack 16. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The following description is intended to disclose the invention and enable those skilled in the art to implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious variations will occur to those skilled in the art.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, a modular combination storage box includes: The outer shell 1 has an inner shell 2 that is slidably connected to the inner wall of the outer shell 1, and a sealing cap 4 is provided at the top of the inner shell 2. Isolation platform 7, the bottom end of isolation platform 7 passes through the bottom end of inner shell 2 and is fixedly connected to the bottom end of outer shell 1 to divide inner shell 2 into left and right chambers. Both ends of isolation platform 7 are in contact with the inner wall of inner shell 2, and isolation platform 7 is slidably connected to inner shell 2. A slot 401 is adapted to the top of the isolation platform 7. The slot 401 is opened at the top of the sealing cover 4, and the top of the isolation platform 7 contacts the bottom of the sealing cover 4. Groove 701, groove 701 is formed at the top of isolation platform 7; Specifically, in existing technology, when seasonings are needed, the lid is first opened, then the hand is reached into the box to take out the seasonings, and finally the lid is closed. This has the following drawbacks: firstly, the process of taking out the seasonings is not convenient, making it difficult to quickly take them out and seal them; secondly, it is not easy to isolate the seasonings to be taken out from other seasonings in the box, posing a risk that oil or water stains from the user's hands may contaminate other seasonings in the box. This technical solution can solve the above problems, and the specific operation is as follows: First, put the seasoning into the two chambers in the inner shell 2, then seal the sealing cap 4 to the top of the inner shell 2 by means of threads, and adapt the slot 401 to the top of the isolation platform 7. When it is time to retrieve the seasoning from the inner shell 2, hold the sealing cap 4 or the outer wall of the inner shell 2 with one hand, and then move it upwards to move the seasoning from the inner shell 2 upwards until the inner bottom surface of the inner shell 2 is flush with the top surface of the isolation table 7, ensuring that the seasoning in the chamber can fall into the groove 701 on the isolation table 7. Next, by manual operation or by gravity of the inner shell 2 and the internal seasonings, the inner shell 2 moves the stored seasonings downward away from the top of the isolation platform 7 until the top of the isolation platform 7 contacts the bottom of the sealing cover 4 and seals the slot 401 to prevent the inner shell 2 from being not sealed in time, which would damage the dry environment in the inner shell 2. Meanwhile, the condiments on the isolation table 7 appear in the slot 401, which isolates the condiments to be taken from the condiments stored in the inner shell 2. This reduces the chance of oil stains, water stains, etc. on the user's hands contaminating the condiments stored in the inner shell 2 during the process of taking out the condiments, and further avoids the problem of the dry environment in the inner shell 2 being damaged.

[0025] It should be noted that: the inner wall of the outer shell 1 is provided with multiple limiting grooves, and the outer wall of the inner shell 2 is fixedly connected to the corresponding limiting grooves. The slider is slidably connected in the limiting grooves to prevent the inner shell 2 from detaching from the outer shell 1.

[0026] As a further embodiment of the present invention, it also includes a drying chamber 703, which is opened in the isolation platform 7 and is used to place a desiccant. The positions of the drying chambers 703 on both sides of the isolation platform 7 are symmetrically provided with channels 704, and the top of the drying chamber 703 is threadedly connected with a sealing plug 705. Specifically, by setting up a drying chamber 703 and placing a desiccant inside, the air in the inner shell 2 is dried by the desiccant, keeping the condiments in a dry environment, which helps to extend the shelf life of the condiments in the inner shell 2. It should be noted that the channel 704 is a narrow slit with a width of 2mm to prevent condiments from getting stuck in the channel 704; and by setting up a sealing plug 705, when the desiccant is saturated, the sealing plug 705 can be opened to replace the desiccant.

[0027] As a further embodiment of the present invention, a sealing flap 5 is also included, one end of which is rotatably connected to the side wall of the slot 401. Specifically, by setting the sealing flap 5, when it is necessary to take out the seasonings in the inner shell 2, the sealing flap 5 can be opened in advance, or the sealing flap 5 can be opened automatically by squeezing the seasonings. After taking out the seasonings, the sealing flap 5 can be sealed at the slot 401, which helps to ensure that the top of the isolation table 7 is clean and tidy.

[0028] As a further embodiment of the present invention, a second U-shaped sealing strip 6 is also included. The second U-shaped sealing strip 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sealing cover 4, and the top of the isolation platform 7 contacts the bottom of the second U-shaped sealing strip 6. Specifically, by setting the second U-shaped sealing strip 6, after the inner shell 2 of the condiment is taken out and reset, the top of the isolation platform 7 will contact the second U-shaped sealing strip 6, and the gap between the isolation platform 7 and the slot 401 will be sealed by the second U-shaped sealing strip 6, which further improves the sealing performance of the condiment stored in the inner shell 2 and prevents the dry environment in the inner shell 2 from being destroyed.

[0029] As a further embodiment of the present invention, it also includes two guide slopes 201, which are symmetrically opened on the inner bottom end faces of the inner shells 2 located on both sides of the isolation platform 7; by setting the guide slopes 201, it is ensured that the seasonings in the inner shells 2 can be guided to the isolation platform 7, thereby reducing the residue of seasonings in the inner shells 2.

[0030] As a further embodiment of the present invention, it also includes: Two Y-shaped grooves 702 are symmetrically opened in the inner walls at both ends of the isolation platform 7. The top of the Y-shaped grooves 702 penetrates the top of the isolation platform 7, and the two bottom ends of the Y-shaped grooves 702 penetrate the two outer sides of the isolation platform 7 respectively. Two first sealing plates 8 are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the top end of the Y-shaped groove 702, and the first sealing plates 8 are used to seal the top end of the Y-shaped groove 702. A flip-adjustment assembly is used to drive the first sealing plate 8 to rotate, so as to open and close the seal at the top of the Y-shaped groove 702; Specifically, by setting up the Y-shaped groove 702 and the first sealing plate 8, and by activating the flip adjustment component, one or both of the first sealing plates 8 are flipped, thereby canceling the seal on the top port of the Y-shaped groove 702, thus reducing the area that can hold condiments. When condiments fall into the Y-shaped groove 702, they will fall back into the inner shell 2, thus making it easy to flexibly adjust the amount of condiments taken out according to needs.

[0031] It should be noted that the bottom surfaces of the two outlets at the bottom of the Y-shaped groove 702 are both inclined, which facilitates the guidance of seasonings into the inner shell 2 and prevents seasonings from clogging inside the Y-shaped groove 702.

[0032] As a further embodiment of the present invention, it also includes two second sealing plates 3, which are symmetrically located on both sides of the isolation platform 7 and fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner shell 2. The two second sealing plates 3 slide in contact with both sides of the isolation platform 7. By setting the second sealing plates 3, when the inner shell 2 moves to the highest position, the second sealing plates 3 seal the two outlets at the bottom of the Y-shaped groove 702 to prevent the condiments from falling out of the inner shell 2.

[0033] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the flip adjustment component includes: Four gears 10 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the ends of the rotating shafts of the two first sealing plates 8. Each of the four gears 10 has a rack 16 meshing at its top end, and the rack 16 is slidably connected inside the isolation platform 7. Two push plates 15 are symmetrically slidably connected in the end groove of the isolation table 7, and the push plates 15 are fixedly connected to the ends of two racks 16 at corresponding positions. A button assembly is provided to drive the push plate 15 to move so that the rack 16 drives the gear 10 to rotate, thereby causing the first sealing plate 8 to flip. The button component includes: Two fixed shells 11 are symmetrically located at both ends of the isolation platform 7 and fixedly connected to the top of the inner shell 2. A button 12 is slidably sealed inside each of the two fixed shells 11, and a spring 13 is fixed between the button 12 and the fixed shell 11. Two air slots 202 are symmetrically opened in the inner wall of the inner shell 2. The top of the air slots 202 are connected to the inside of the fixed shell 11. The bottom of the air slots 202 extends close to the bottom of the inner shell 2 and then opens into a movable slot 203. A push block 14 is sealed and slidably installed in the movable slot 203. The end of the push block 14 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the push plate 15. It should be noted that the isolation platform 7 has grooves at both ends, and the push plate 15 slides in the groove at the end of the isolation platform 7 via a sliding rod to guide the push plate 15 (the sliding rod is not shown in the figure).

[0034] Specifically, by setting up gear 10, rack 16 and button 12, when it is necessary to reduce the amount taken out, press one or two buttons 12, so that button 12 moves along the inside of fixed shell 11, so that the air inside fixed shell 11 is compressed. The compressed air enters into movable groove 203 through air groove 202, so that positive pressure is generated in movable groove 203, thereby causing push block 14 to push push plate 15 to move, so that push plate 15 drives rack 16 to move. Rack 16 meshes with gear 10, driving gear 10 to rotate, thereby causing the first sealing plate 8 at the corresponding position to flip, reducing the area that can hold condiments. When the condiments fall to the top port of Y-shaped groove 702, they will fall back into inner shell 2, so that the amount of condiments taken out can be flexibly adjusted according to needs. When the seasoning appears at the slot 401, release button 12. Under the action of spring 13, button 12 is reset, which in turn resets the first sealing plate 8 and seals the top port of the Y-shaped slot 702. This prevents the inner shell 2 from being not sealed in time, which could damage the dry environment in the inner shell 2.

[0035] As a further embodiment of the present invention, it also includes two first U-shaped sealing strips 9, which are respectively fixed at the top ports of the two Y-shaped grooves 702. The top end of the first sealing plate 8 contacts the bottom end of the first U-shaped sealing strip 9. The force of the spring 13 ensures that the first sealing plate 8 and the first U-shaped sealing strip 9 are in full contact, thereby improving the sealing performance of the top ports of the Y-shaped grooves 702.

[0036] As an optional embodiment, the inner shell 2 and the outer shell 1 are made of glass, which makes it easy to observe the remaining amount of condiments inside the shell.

[0037] The following is the working principle of this invention: First, put the seasoning into the two chambers in the inner shell 2, then seal the sealing cap 4 to the top of the inner shell 2 by means of threads, and adapt the slot 401 to the top of the isolation platform 7. When it is time to retrieve the seasoning from the inner shell 2, hold the sealing cap 4 or the outer wall of the inner shell 2 with one hand, and then move it upwards to move the seasoning from the inner shell 2 upwards until the inner bottom surface of the inner shell 2 is flush with the top surface of the isolation table 7, ensuring that the seasoning in the chamber can fall into the groove 701 on the isolation table 7. Next, by manual operation or by gravity of the inner shell 2 and the internal seasonings, the inner shell 2 moves the stored seasonings downward away from the top of the isolation platform 7 until the top of the isolation platform 7 contacts the bottom of the sealing cover 4 and seals the slot 401 to prevent the inner shell 2 from being not sealed in time, which would damage the dry environment in the inner shell 2. Meanwhile, the condiments on the isolation table 7 appear in the slot 401, which isolates the condiments to be taken from the condiments stored in the inner shell 2. This reduces the chance of oil stains, water stains, etc. on the user's hands contaminating the condiments stored in the inner shell 2 during the process of taking out the condiments, and further avoids the problem of the dry environment in the inner shell 2 being damaged.

[0038] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed invention.

Claims

1. A modular combination storage box, characterized in that, include: The outer shell (1) has an inner shell (2) slidably connected to its inner wall, and a sealing cap (4) is provided at the top of the inner shell (2). Isolation platform (7), the bottom end of the isolation platform (7) passes through the bottom end of the inner shell (2) and is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the outer shell (1) to divide the inner shell (2) into two chambers, left and right. The two ends of the isolation platform (7) are in contact with the inner wall of the inner shell (2), and the isolation platform (7) is slidably connected to the inner shell (2). A slot (401) adapted to the top of the isolation platform (7) is provided at the top of the sealing cover (4), and the top of the isolation platform (7) is in contact with the bottom of the sealing cover (4). A groove (701) is formed at the top of the isolation platform (7); The inner walls of both ends of the isolation platform (7) are symmetrically provided with Y-shaped grooves (702), the top of the Y-shaped groove (702) is provided with a rotatable first sealing plate (8), and the two bottom ends of the Y-shaped groove (702) respectively penetrate through both sides of the isolation platform (7); A flip adjustment assembly is used to drive the first sealing plate (8) to rotate in order to open or close the seal at the top of the Y-shaped groove (702).

2. The modular combination storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner bottom end face of the inner shell (2) is provided with a symmetrical guide slope (201).

3. A modular combination storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the inner shell (2) is provided with a second sealing plate (3) that slides in contact with both sides of the isolation platform (7).

4. A modular combination storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flip adjustment component includes: Two gears (10) are symmetrically fixed at both ends of the first sealing plate (8) shaft, a rack (16) meshes with the two gears (10), and a push plate (15) connects the rack (16). The push plate (15) is slidably connected in the end groove of the isolation platform (7). A button assembly is located at the top of the inner shell (2), and the button assembly is moved by a pneumatically driven push plate (15).

5. A modular combination storage box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The button component includes: Two fixed shells (11) are symmetrically located at both ends of the isolation platform (7) and fixedly connected to the top of the inner shell (2). A button (12) is slidably sealed inside each of the two fixed shells (11), and a spring (13) is fixed between the button (12) and the fixed shell (11). Two air grooves (202) are symmetrically opened in the inner wall of the inner shell (2). The top of the air groove (202) is connected to the inside of the fixed shell (11). The bottom of the air groove (202) extends close to the bottom of the inner shell (2) and then opens into a movable groove (203). A push block (14) is sealed and slidably in the movable groove (203). The end of the push block (14) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the push plate (15).

6. A modular combination storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slot (401) sidewall is rotatably connected to a sealing flip cover (5).

7. A modular combination storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The isolation platform (7) is provided with a drying chamber (703) for placing desiccant. The drying chamber (703) has symmetrical channels (704) on both sides. The top of the drying chamber (703) is connected to a sealing plug (705) by a thread.

8. A modular combination storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top port of the Y-shaped groove (702) is provided with a first U-shaped sealing strip (9), and the top of the first sealing plate (8) contacts the bottom of the first U-shaped sealing strip (9).

9. A modular combination storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the sealing cover (4) is provided with a second U-shaped sealing strip (6), and the top of the isolation platform (7) is in contact with the bottom of the second U-shaped sealing strip (6).

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