Storage cage with folding function

By designing a storage cage with folding function, using the shaft and specific structural design, the storage cage can be folded and stored, solving the problem of large space occupancy of existing storage cages and improving the convenience of storage and transportation.

CN222876837UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-16QINGDAO SPARK LOGISTIC APPLIANCE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421872149.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-05
Publication Date
2025-05-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-05

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing storage cages cannot be folded because the cage and base are fixed structures, resulting in large space and inconvenient storage.

Method used

A storage cage with folding function is designed. By welding six groups of support blocks at the top of the base, and setting a rotary shaft connecting side plate and support plate on the support block, the structures such as L-shaped grooves, connecting grooves and Z-shaped frames enable the storage cage to be folded by rotating and pulling out the Z-shaped frame.

Benefits of technology

The folding storage of the storage cage is realized, which reduces the space occupied, facilitates storage, stacking and transport, improves the utilization rate of space, and improves the movement convenience and loading and unloading efficiency of the storage cage through the design of the mobile board and universal wheel.

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Abstract

The storage cage with the folding function relates to the technical field of storage cages and comprises a base and supporting blocks, six sets of supporting blocks are welded to the top end of the base, the top ends of four sets of supporting blocks are connected with side plates through rotating shafts, the top ends of the other two sets of supporting blocks are connected with supporting plates through rotating shafts, and the side plates are connected with the side plates through rotating shafts. L-shaped grooves are formed in the top ends, close to the supporting plates, of the four sets of side plates, connecting grooves are formed in the top ends, close to the side plates, of the two sets of supporting plates, and Z-shaped frames extending to the inner sides of the connecting grooves are arranged on the inner sides of the four sets of L-shaped grooves. According to the storage cage, the Z-shaped frame is pulled out from the interiors of the L-shaped grooves and the connecting grooves, the two supporting plates are rotated to the top end of the base through the rotating shafts, the four side plates are rotated to the top ends of the supporting plates through the rotating shafts, the storage cage is folded, the occupied space of the storage cage is reduced by folding the storage cage, and therefore the storage cage is convenient to store, stack and transfer; therefore, the space utilization rate is effectively improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of storage cages, in particular to a storage cage with a folding function. Background Art

[0002] Storage cages, also known as warehouse cages or butterfly cages, are an extremely important type of logistics container in warehousing and transportation. They have the advantages of fixed storage capacity, neat stacking, clear storage items, and easy inventory counting, which significantly improves the effective utilization of storage space.

[0003] When the existing storage cage is in use, the cage body is welded to the base, and a support plate on one side of the cage body is connected by a rotating shaft. Since the cage body and the base of the storage cage are fixed structures, the storage cage is large in size and cannot be folded, so that the storage cage occupies a large space and is inconvenient to store. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a storage cage with a folding function, so as to solve the problem that the storage cages currently on the market cannot be folded as mentioned in the above background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: a storage cage with a folding function, comprising a base and support blocks, and six groups of support blocks are welded to the top of the base.

[0006] Preferably, the top ends of the four groups of support blocks are connected to the side plates via rotating shafts, the top ends of the other two groups of support blocks are connected to the support plates via rotating shafts, the four groups of side plates are provided with L-shaped grooves near the top ends of the support plates, and the two groups of support plates are provided with connecting grooves near the top ends of the side plates.

[0007] Preferably, the inner sides of the four groups of L-shaped grooves are provided with Z-shaped frames extending to the inner sides of the connecting grooves, the ends of each two groups of side panels close to each other are provided with straight grooves, and a group of straight plates are connected between each two groups of straight grooves.

[0008] Preferably, four groups of support frames are welded to the bottom end of the base, and limiting grooves are provided on the outer sides of the four groups of support frames.

[0009] Preferably, a movable plate is provided at the bottom end of the base, which is located inside the four groups of limiting grooves, and a universal wheel is installed at the bottom end of the movable plate through bolts.

[0010] Preferably, four groups of springs are arranged inside the movable plate, and one end of the spring is located inside the movable plate and a limiting rod is arranged passing through the limiting groove.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0012] 1. When the storage cage needs to be folded for storage, the Z-shaped frame is pulled out from the inside of the L-shaped groove and the connecting groove, and the two groups of support plates are rotated to the top of the base through the rotating shaft, and the four groups of side plates are rotated to the top of the support plate through the rotating shaft to fold the storage cage. By folding the storage cage, the space occupied by it is reduced, making it easy to store, stack and transport, thereby effectively improving the utilization rate of space.

[0013] 2. When the storage cage is in use, the four groups of limit rods are pushed toward the inside of the movable plate, the limit rods move and separate from the limit grooves, and at the same time, the limit rods push the springs to compress and deform, and the base is placed on the top of the movable plate. The four groups of limit grooves are located around the movable plate. The limit rods are released, the springs lose their limits and reset, and the springs push the limit rods to limit the limit grooves, so that the base, the support frame and the movable plate are fixed, and the storage cage can be moved through the universal wheels, which effectively improves the convenience of the storage cage in loading and unloading and transshipping goods, thereby reducing the heavy work of manual handling and improving work efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 It is the front view of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a folding schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0018] In the figure: 1. base; 2. support block; 201. side plate; 202. support plate; 203. L-shaped groove; 204. connecting groove; 205. Z-shaped frame; 206. straight groove; 207. straight plate; 3. support frame; 301. limit groove; 4. movable plate; 401. universal wheel; 402. spring; 403. limit rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0020] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4The utility model provides a technical solution: a storage cage with a folding function, comprising a base 1 and a support block 2, and six groups of support blocks 2 are welded to the top of the base 1.

[0021] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 It can be seen that the top ends of the four groups of support blocks 2 are connected to the side plates 201 through the rotating shafts, and the top ends of the other two groups of support blocks 2 are connected to the support plates 202 through the rotating shafts. The four groups of side plates 201 are provided with L-shaped grooves 203 at the top ends near the support plates 202, and the two groups of support plates 202 are provided with connecting grooves 204 at the top ends near the side plates 201. The inner sides of the four groups of L-shaped grooves 203 are provided with Z-shaped frames 205 extending to the inner sides of the connecting grooves 204. Straight grooves 206 are provided at the ends of each two groups of side plates 201 close to each other, and a group of straight plates 207 are connected between each two groups of straight grooves 206. One end of the Z-shaped frame 205 is connected to the inside of the L-shaped groove 203 by snap-fitting, and the other end of the Z-shaped frame 205 is connected to the inside of the connecting groove 204 by snap-fitting, and the straight plate 207 is connected to the inside of the straight groove 206 by snap-fitting.

[0022] In specific implementation, when the storage cage needs to be folded for storage, the operator pulls out the Z-shaped frame 205 from the inside of the L-shaped groove 203 and the connecting groove 204, and rotates the two groups of support plates 202 to the top of the base 1 through the rotating shaft, and rotates the four groups of side plates 201 to the top of the support plate 202 through the rotating shaft, and folds the storage cage. By folding the storage cage, the space it occupies is reduced, making the storage cage easy to store, stack and transport, thereby effectively improving the utilization rate of space.

[0023] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 It can be seen that four groups of support frames 3 are welded to the bottom end of the base 1 , and the outer sides of the four groups of support frames 3 are all provided with limiting grooves 301 .

[0024] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 It can be seen that the bottom end of the base 1 is located on the inner side of the four groups of limit grooves 301 and a movable plate 4 is provided. The bottom end of the movable plate 4 is installed with a universal wheel 401 through bolts. Four groups of springs 402 are provided inside the movable plate 4. One end of the spring 402 is located inside the movable plate 4 and a limit rod 403 is provided that penetrates the limit groove 301. The limit rod 403 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the movable plate 4, and one end of the limit rod 403 is engaged with the inside of the limit groove 301.

[0025] During specific implementation, when the storage cage needs to be moved, the operator pushes the four groups of limit rods 403 toward the inside of the movable plate 4, and the limit rods 403 move and separate from the limit grooves 301. At the same time, the limit rods 403 push the springs 402 to compress and deform, and place the base 1 on the top of the movable plate 4. The four groups of limit grooves 301 are located around the movable plate 4. The limit rods 403 are released, and the springs 402 lose their limits and reset. The springs 402 push the limit rods 403 to limit the limit grooves 301, so that the base 1, the support frame 3 and the movable plate 4 are fixed, and the storage cage can be moved through the universal wheels 401. By adding the movable plate 4, the universal wheels 401, the springs 402 and the limit rods 403, the convenience of the storage cage in loading and unloading and transshipping goods is effectively improved, thereby reducing the heavy work of manual handling and improving work efficiency.

[0026] To sum up: when the storage cage needs to be used, the two groups of support plates 202 and the four groups of side plates 201 are rotated by the rotating shaft, so that the side plates 201 and the support plates 202 are perpendicular to the top of the base 1, the straight plate 207 is inserted into the straight groove 206, and then the Z-shaped frame 205 is inserted into the L-shaped groove 203 and the connecting groove 204, so that the storage cage is fixed and used.

[0027] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art may still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A storage cage with folding function, comprising a base (1) and a support block (2), characterized in that: Six groups of support blocks (2) are welded to the top of the base (1); the tops of four groups of support blocks (2) are connected to side plates (201) via rotating shafts; the tops of the other two groups of support blocks (2) are connected to support plates (202) via rotating shafts; the tops of the four groups of side plates (201) close to the support plates (202) are provided with L-shaped grooves (203); the tops of the two groups of support plates (202) close to the side plates (201) are provided with connecting grooves (204); the inner sides of the four groups of L-shaped grooves (203) are provided with Z-shaped frames (205) extending to the inner sides of the connecting grooves (204); the ends of each two groups of side plates (201) close to each other are provided with straight grooves (206), and a group of straight plates (207) is connected between each two groups of straight grooves (206).

2. A storage cage with folding function according to claim 1, characterized in that: Four groups of support frames (3) are welded to the bottom end of the base (1), and limiting grooves (301) are provided on the outer sides of the four groups of support frames (3).

3. A storage cage with folding function according to claim 2, characterized in that: A movable plate (4) is arranged at the bottom end of the base (1) and located inside the four groups of limit grooves (301), and a universal wheel (401) is installed at the bottom end of the movable plate (4) via bolts.

4. A storage cage with folding function according to claim 3, characterized in that: Four groups of springs (402) are arranged inside the movable plate (4), and one end of the spring (402) is located inside the movable plate (4) and a limiting rod (403) is arranged that penetrates the limiting groove (301).