Folding container

By designing folding container plates with hinge connection and locking components, the existing container splicing problem is solved, and the space efficiency and assembly efficiency are improved.

CN222180549UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-17汪颖晗
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420918951.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-28
Publication Date
2024-12-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-28

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Technical Problem

The six-sided panels of existing containers are disassembled structures, which leads to more cumbersomeness in the installation and splicing process.

Method used

A folding container is designed, with folding plate components and locking components connected by hinges, allowing the plates to be folded and stacked and transported, occupying a small space during transportation, and a rectangular box structure is formed by a crane during assembly, and the locking screws are used to form. Fixing plate parts.

Benefits of technology

The workload of box splicing is reduced, the splicing efficiency is improved, and the transportation process is simplified.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a folding container which comprises a base, and folding plate assemblies are arranged on the two sides of the base in the length direction of the base respectively. The folding plate assembly comprises a first plate and a second plate which are hinged to each other through a hinge. The first plate is hinged to the side edge of the base, and the second plate is hinged to the edge of the top plate. Clamping seats are respectively arranged at four corners of the base, and a sealing plate is clamped on every two adjacent clamping seats; a locking assembly is arranged at the hinged position of the first plate and the second plate. The problems that although a container in the prior art is convenient to transport, six panels of the container are of detachable structures, and the installation and splicing processes are tedious are solved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a container, in particular to a foldable container. Background Art

[0002] A container is a large cargo container with certain strength, rigidity and specifications for turnover. In order to facilitate the transshipment of containers, most existing containers are disassembly and assembly structures. For example, the Chinese patent with patent number CN202022468643.2 provides an assembled container, including a container body, which includes a detachable and connected top plate, a left side plate, a right side plate, a rear vertical plate, a bottom plate and a double-opening door. The upper and lower sides of the left side plate, the right side plate and the rear vertical plate are provided with connecting plates, and the lower side of the top plate and the upper side of the bottom plate are provided with a first connecting groove. The top plate, the left side plate, the right side plate, the rear vertical plate and the bottom plate are connected to form a trough shape with an opening at the front end through a connecting plate and a buckle of the first connecting groove. The left and right sides of the double-opening door are respectively connected to the front side of the left side plate and the right side plate through a rotating member. Although the container in the above-mentioned prior art is convenient for transportation, its six panels are all disassembly structures, which are relatively cumbersome during the installation and splicing process. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a foldable container, which solves the problem that, although the container in the prior art is convenient for transportation, its six panels are all disassembled structures, which is relatively cumbersome in the installation and splicing process.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a foldable container, which includes a base, and folding plate assemblies are respectively arranged on both sides of the base along the length direction; the folding plate assembly includes a first plate and a second plate hinged to each other by a hinge; the first plate is hinged to the side of the base, and the second plate is hinged to the edge of the top plate; the four corners of the base are respectively provided with snap seats, and sealing plates are snapped on two adjacent snap seats; a locking assembly is provided at the hinge of the first plate and the second plate.

[0005] Preferably, the hinge between the first plate and the second plate is recessed inward to form a groove body, a socket is formed at the bottom of the groove body, a limiting groove located on the second plate is arranged above the groove body, and the limiting groove and the groove body are communicated; the locking assembly includes a pin arranged in the limiting groove, so that the pin can be inserted into the socket.

[0006] Preferably, a handle is formed at the upper end of the latch, and the handle can be slidably engaged in the limiting groove.

[0007] Preferably, a first screw hole communicating with the insertion hole is formed on the first plate, a second screw hole is formed at the lower end of the plug, and a first locking screw passes through the first screw hole and the second screw hole in sequence.

[0008] Preferably, the end surfaces of the first plate and the second plate are respectively provided with third screw holes, and the sealing plate is formed with fourth screw holes; the second locking screw passes through the fourth screw hole and the third screw hole in sequence.

[0009] Preferably, a plurality of lifting rings are provided at the upper end of the top plate.

[0010] Beneficial effects: The utility model provides a foldable container, which includes a base, and folding plate assemblies are respectively arranged on both sides of the base along its length direction; the folding plate assembly includes a first plate and a second plate hinged to each other by hinges; the first plate is hinged to the side of the base, and the second plate is hinged to the edge of the top plate; the four corners of the base are respectively provided with snap seats, and closing plates are snapped on two adjacent snap seats; a locking assembly is arranged at the hinge of the first plate and the second plate; during transportation, the first plate and the second plate can be folded, so that the base, the first plate, the second plate, the top plate and the closing plate can be stacked together for bundled transportation, and the transportation occupies a small space. When assembly is required, the top plate is lifted by a crane. At this time, the first plate and the second plate can be opened to form a rectangular box structure, and then the closing plates are installed on both sides of the rectangular box structure to complete the assembly of the container. The foldable container provided by the utility model reduces the workload of box splicing, and also facilitates transportation and improves the efficiency of splicing.

[0011] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the subsequent specific implementation section. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the following specific embodiments, they are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation to the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0013] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the foldable container provided by the utility model in the first state;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a second state structural diagram of the foldable container provided by the utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of part A;

[0016] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the foldable container provided by the utility model after being folded.

[0017] Description of Reference Numerals

[0018] 1-base; 2-locking seat; 3-first plate; 4-second plate; 5-top plate; 6-lifting ring; 7-sealing plate; 8-limiting groove; 9-latch pin; 10-groove body; 11-first screw hole; 12-third screw; 13-fourth screw hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The specific implementation of the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific implementation described here is only used to illustrate and explain the present invention, and is not used to limit the present invention.

[0020] like Figure 1-4 As shown: The utility model provides a foldable container, which includes a base 1, and folding plate assemblies are respectively arranged on both sides of the base 1 along its length direction; the folding plate assembly includes a first plate 3 and a second plate 4 hinged to each other by hinges; the first plate 3 is hinged to the side of the base 1, and the second plate 4 is hinged to the edge of the top plate 5; the four corners of the base 1 are respectively provided with a snap-fit ​​seat 2, and a sealing plate 7 is snapped on two adjacent snap-fit ​​seats 2; a locking assembly is provided at the hinge of the first plate 3 and the second plate 4.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment of the utility model, in order to fix the stretched first plate and the second plate to prevent them from bending and increase their strength after being unfolded, the hinge of the first plate 3 and the second plate 4 is inwardly recessed to form a groove 10, the bottom of the groove 10 is formed with a plug hole, and a limit groove 8 located on the second plate 4 is arranged above the groove 10, and the limit groove 8 is connected to the groove 10; the locking assembly includes a pin 9 arranged in the limit groove 8, so that the pin 9 can be inserted into the plug hole. After unfolding, the pin is inserted into the plug hole to prevent the first plate and the second plate from bending.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in order to facilitate the movement of the latch, a handle is formed at the upper end of the latch 9 , and the handle can be slidably engaged in the limiting groove 8 .

[0023] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a first screw hole 11 connected to the insertion hole is formed on the first plate 3, a second screw hole is formed at the lower end of the plug pin 9, and a first locking screw passes through the first screw hole 11 and the second screw hole in sequence. When the plug pin is fully inserted into the insertion hole, the second screw hole at the lower end of the plug pin is aligned with the first screw hole on the first plate, and the first locking screw is used to lock the plug pin.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the end surfaces of the first plate 3 and the second plate 4 are respectively provided with third screw holes 12, and the sealing plate 7 is formed with fourth screw holes 13; the second locking screw sequentially penetrates the fourth screw holes 13 and the third screw holes 12. When the sealing plate is engaged with the engagement seat, the third screw hole and the fourth screw hole are aligned, and the second locking screw is used to lock the sealing plate to fix the sealing plate to the ends of the first plate and the second plate.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in order to facilitate the lifting of the top plate, a plurality of lifting rings 6 are provided at the upper end of the top plate 5 .

[0026] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific details in the above embodiments. Within the technical concept of the present invention, the technical solution of the present invention can be subjected to a variety of simple modifications, and these simple modifications all belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0027] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the present utility model will not further describe various possible combinations.

[0028] In addition, various embodiments of the present invention may be arbitrarily combined, and as long as they do not violate the concept of the present invention, they should also be regarded as the contents disclosed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A foldable container, characterized in that: The foldable container comprises a base (1), wherein foldable plate assemblies are respectively arranged on both sides of the base (1) along the length direction thereof; The folding plate assembly comprises a first plate (3) and a second plate (4) hingedly connected to each other via a hinge; The first plate (3) is hinged to the side of the base (1), and the second plate (4) is hinged to the edge of the top plate (5); The four corners of the base (1) are respectively provided with snap-fit ​​seats (2), and two adjacent snap-fit ​​seats (2) are snap-fitted with sealing plates (7); A locking assembly is provided at the hinged joint of the first plate (3) and the second plate (4).

2. The foldable container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hinged joint of the first plate (3) and the second plate (4) is inwardly recessed to form a groove body (10), a plug hole is formed at the bottom of the groove body (10), a limiting groove (8) located on the second plate (4) is arranged above the groove body (10), and the limiting groove (8) and the groove body (10) are connected; the locking assembly comprises a pin (9) arranged in the limiting groove (8), so that the pin (9) can be inserted into the plug hole.

3. The foldable container according to claim 2, characterized in that: A handle is formed at the upper end of the latch pin (9), and the handle can be slidably engaged in the limiting groove (8).

4. The foldable container according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first plate (3) is formed with a first screw hole (11) connected to the insertion hole, the lower end of the plug (9) is formed with a second screw hole, and the first locking screw passes through the first screw hole (11) and the second screw hole in sequence.

5. The foldable container according to claim 4, characterized in that: The end surfaces of the first plate (3) and the second plate (4) are respectively provided with third screw holes (12), and the sealing plate (7) is formed with a fourth screw hole (13); the second locking screw passes through the fourth screw hole (13) and the third screw hole (12) in sequence.

6. The foldable container according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of lifting rings (6) are provided at the upper end of the top plate (5).

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