Multifunctional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl-packed products

By designing a detachable multi-function portable packaging gift box, the existing gift box takes up a large space and is not portable, and the packaging effect of space saving, portability and environmental protection and lightweight is achieved.

CN222988646UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-17XIAMEN YAN PALACE SEELONG BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422332534.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-24
Publication Date
2025-06-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-24

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Technical Problem

The existing packaging gift box shell and storage box cannot be separated, occupy a large space, cannot be reused, and the large size is not conducive to carrying, resulting in transition packaging.

Method used

A multi-function portable packaging gift box is designed. The shell and storage box are detachable. The storage box can be broken down into several boards to reduce space and provide protection and dustproof effects through liner components and cover plates.

Benefits of technology

It realizes separation and detachability between the shell and the storage box, saving space, convenient portability, protecting products, reducing production materials costs, and achieving environmentally friendly and lightweight packaging effect.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a multifunctional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl-packed products, which comprises a shell and a storage box detachably connected to the upper part of the shell, a plurality of groups of lining components are arranged in the storage box, and a lifting belt is arranged between the shell and the storage box in a penetrating manner; the storage box comprises a pair of first side plates arranged on the shell in parallel, a plurality of belt clamping grooves are formed in the sides, away from the shell, of the first side plates, and a plurality of butt joint holes are symmetrically formed in the two ends of the side walls of the first side plates. A pair of second side plates which are arranged in parallel are arranged between the two first side plates, and the second side plates are provided with butt joint blocks matched with the butt joint holes, and the packaging box is simple in structure, convenient to carry, capable of being repeatedly used, environmentally friendly, capable of reducing resource waste and capable of effectively protecting the integrity of products.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of packaging gift boxes, in particular to a multifunctional, portable and integrated packaging gift box for bowl-shaped products. Background Art

[0002] Bowl-shaped bird's nest is a kind of bird's nest that can be eaten immediately after opening the bowl, and it is in an independent bowl-shaped package, which is convenient for simple carrying and can also be conveniently used at banquets; the packaging gift box for packaging bowl-shaped bird's nest plays a role in protecting and decorating the product. Placing the bowl-shaped bird's nest in the gift box can prevent damage from biological, chemical, and physical external factors during the circulation process of the food from the factory to the hands of consumers, and it can also have the function of maintaining the stable quality of the food itself; however, the outer shell and the storage box of the existing packaging gift box cannot be disassembled, which will occupy a large storage space and cannot be reused, and the boxes are generally large in size and not conducive to carrying, and need to be covered with a matching packaging bag, resulting in the phenomenon of excessive packaging; therefore, a multifunctional, portable and multi-purpose packaging gift box suitable for placing packaged bowl-shaped products is needed. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The utility model provides a multifunctional, portable and integrated packaging gift box for bowl-shaped products, which can effectively solve the above problems.

[0004] The utility model is implemented as follows:

[0005] The utility model provides a multifunctional, portable and integrated packaging gift box for bowl-shaped products, including: an outer shell, and a storage box detachably connected above the outer shell, wherein a plurality of groups of lining components are arranged in the storage box, and a carrying belt is arranged through the outer shell and the storage box; the storage box includes: a pair of first side plates arranged in parallel on the outer shell, a plurality of tape slots are arranged on the side of the first side plate far away from the outer shell, and a plurality of docking holes are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the side wall of the first side plate; a pair of second side plates arranged in parallel are arranged between the two first side plates, and the second side plates are provided with docking blocks matching the docking holes.

[0006] As a further improvement, the outer shell is integrally formed by folding, cutting and pasting cardboard, and includes: a bottom plate connected to the storage box, a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate respectively extend from the two long side edges of the bottom plate, a buckle plate is connected to the side of the first connecting plate far away from the bottom plate, and a cover plate is connected to the side of the second connecting plate far away from the bottom plate.

[0007] As a further improvement, a magnet is embedded in the buckle plate, and a matching magnet is arranged at the position of the cover plate corresponding to the magnet of the buckle plate.

[0008] As a further improvement, a plurality of embedding grooves are provided on the bottom plate, the embedding grooves are configured to be connected with the storage box, and the second connecting plate is provided with a plurality of first belt-passing holes for the carrying belt to pass through.

[0009] As a further improvement, a plurality of second belt-passing holes are formed on one side of the first side plate close to the second connecting plate.

[0010] As a further improvement, a first embedding plate groove is provided on one side of the first side plate close to the tape clamping groove, and a plurality of first slot holes are formed in the first embedding plate groove along the vertical plane direction.

[0011] As a further improvement, the second side plate is provided with a second embedding plate groove matching the first embedding plate groove, and a plurality of second slot holes are formed in the second embedding plate groove along the vertical plane direction.

[0012] As a further improvement, a first partition plate is arranged between two relatively arranged first slot holes, and a second partition plate is arranged between two relatively arranged second slot holes.

[0013] As a further improvement, the inner lining assembly includes: a first inner lining, a second inner lining and a cover plate, and a first storage groove is formed in the first inner lining, and a second storage groove is formed in the second inner lining.

[0014] As a further improvement, a first object-taking groove is arranged in the first storage groove, and second object-taking grooves are arranged at the four corners of the cover plate.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] The utility model makes the outer shell and the storage box separable by setting them as plug-in types, which is beneficial for leaving the storage box for secondary use. The storage box is set as a detachable type. When the storage box is not in use, it can be disassembled into several boards, reducing the occupied space of the storage box. Moreover, the storage box is convenient and quick to assemble, with good structural stability, achieving the effect of sustainable use. By adjusting the placement position of the partition board, the space inside the storage box can be divided to achieve reasonable storage of items. By setting a lining component inside the storage box, spoons and bowl swallows can be stably placed in the storage box, protecting the product and avoiding damage to the product caused by the impact during transportation. The cover board forms a complete covering surface by splicing with each other, which can play a role in dust prevention for the product and can also be used as a bowl holder when eating bowl swallows. By threading a lifting belt between the outer shell and the storage box, when the packaging box is closed, by pulling the lifting belt, the lifting belt inside the storage box is tightened and presses the cover board, avoiding the cover board shaking during transportation of the packaging box, resulting in the packaging of the bowl swallows inside the packaging box being scattered and damaging the integrity of the overall product. And setting the lifting belt enables the packaging box to be carried by hand. Compared with the traditional way of holding with both hands, it is more convenient to carry. Combined with the magnets set on the outer shell, it is safer during transportation and the cover will not open. Moreover, it saves the outer packaging bag, reduces the production material cost, and realizes an environmentally friendly and lightweight packaging box. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present utility model and should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other related drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural unfolded schematic diagram of a multifunctional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl-shaped products of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a structural closed schematic diagram of a multifunctional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl-shaped products of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a front view schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the outer shell of a multifunctional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl-shaped products of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 It is a rear view schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the outer shell of a multifunctional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl-shaped products of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 5It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the storage box of a multi-functional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl-shaped products of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the storage box of a multi-functional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl-shaped products of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the first side plate of a multi-functional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl-shaped products of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 8 It is a front view schematic diagram of the structure of the first side plate of a multi-functional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl-shaped products of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 9 It is a front view schematic diagram of the structure of the second side plate of a multi-functional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl-shaped products of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 10 It is a top view schematic diagram of the structure of the storage box of a multi-functional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl-shaped products of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 11 It is a cross-sectional A structure sectional view of a multi-functional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl-shaped products of the present utility model.

[0029] Figure 12 It is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the inner lining assembly of a multi-functional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl-shaped products of the present utility model.

[0030] In the figure: 1 - outer shell, 11 - bottom plate, 111 - embedding groove, 12 - first connecting plate, 121 - first clamping groove, 13 - second connecting plate, 131 - first belt-passing hole, 132 - second clamping groove, 14 - buckling plate, 15 - cover plate, 16 - magnet, 2 - storage box, 21 - first side plate, 211 - convex block, 212 - second belt-passing hole, 213 - belt clamping groove, 214 - docking hole, 215 - first slot, 216 - first panel embedding groove, 217 - first clamping block, 22 - second side plate, 221 - docking block, 222 - second clamping block, 223 - second slot, 224 - second panel embedding groove, 23 - first partition board, 24 - second partition board, 25 - storage space, 3 - inner lining assembly, 31 - first inner lining, 311 - first storage slot, 312 - first access slot, 32 - second inner lining, 321 - second storage slot, 33 - covering plate, 331 - second access slot, 4 - carrying belt. Specific embodiments

[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model. Therefore, the detailed description of the embodiments of the present utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model claimed, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0032] In the description of the present utility model, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0033] Refer to Figures 1-12 As shown, a multifunctional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl-shaped products includes: an outer shell 1, a storage box 2, an inner lining assembly 3, and a carrying strap 4;

[0034] An outer shell 1 and a storage box 2 detachably connected above the outer shell 1. A number of groups of inner lining assemblies 3 are arranged in the storage box 2, and a carrying strap 4 is threaded between the outer shell 1 and the storage box 2;

[0035] The storage box 2 includes: a pair of first side plates 21 arranged in parallel on the outer shell 1. A number of tape slots 213 are provided on the side of the first side plate 21 away from the outer shell 1, and a number of docking holes 214 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the side wall of the first side plate 21; A pair of second side plates 22 arranged in parallel are provided between the two first side plates 21, and the second side plates 22 are provided with docking blocks 221 matching the docking holes 214.

[0036] By setting the outer shell 1 and the storage box 2 as plug-in type, the outer shell 1 and the storage box 2 can be separated, which is beneficial to leaving the storage box 2 for secondary use; the storage box 2 is set as a detachable type. When the storage box 2 is not in use, it can be disassembled into several boards, reducing the occupied space of the storage box 2, and the storage box 2 is convenient and fast to assemble, with good structural stability, achieving the effect of sustainable use. By setting the lining component 3 in the storage box 2, spoons and bird's nest bowls can be stably placed in the storage box 2, protecting the products and avoiding damage to the products caused by the impact during transportation.

[0037] Furthermore, the outer shell 1 is integrally formed by folding, cutting and pasting cardboard, and it includes: a bottom plate 11, a first connecting plate 12, a second connecting plate 13, a buckle plate 14, a cover plate 15 and a magnet 16. A number of grooves 111 for connecting with the storage box 2 are provided on the bottom plate 11. In this embodiment, the storage box 2 and the bottom plate 11 are detachably connected by a plug-in method. The first connecting plate 12 and the second connecting plate 13 extend from the two long sides of the bottom plate 11 respectively. The buckle plate 14 is connected to the side of the first connecting plate 12 away from the bottom plate 11, and a magnet 16 is embedded in the buckle plate 14. The cover plate 15 is connected to the side of the second connecting plate 13 away from the bottom plate 11, and a matching magnet 16 is provided at the position of the magnet 16 corresponding to the buckle plate 14 on the cover plate 15, and the magnet 16 is embedded in the cover plate 15. A number of first card slots 121 for connecting the storage box 2 are oppositely arranged in the first connecting plate 12. A number of second card slots 132 for connecting the storage box 2 are oppositely arranged in the second connecting plate 13. A number of first belt-passing holes 131 for the carrying belt 4 to pass through are also provided in the second connecting plate 13; An easy-to-tear line is provided at the connection between the bottom plate 11 and the first connecting plate 12 and the second connecting plate 13, which is convenient for the bottom plate 11 to be separated from the first connecting plate 12 and the second connecting plate 13, leaving only the storage box composed of the bottom plate 11 and the storage box 2.

[0038] Further, the storage box 2 is formed by splicing several boards, and it includes: a first side plate 21, a second side plate 22, a first partition 23, and a second partition 24; the first side plate 21 is provided with a plurality of first clamping blocks 217, and through the connection between the first clamping blocks 217 and the embedding grooves 111, the first side plate 21 is fixed on the bottom plate 11; the first side plate 21 is provided with bumps 211 matching the first clamping grooves 121 and the second clamping grooves 132 at corresponding positions, the first side plate 21 is provided with a plurality of second belt-passing holes 212 for the lifting belt 4 to pass through on the side close to the second connecting plate 13, the first side plate 21 is provided with a plurality of belt-clamping grooves 213 on the side far from the first clamping blocks 217, and a sandwich layer is arranged inside the first side plate 21 for the lifting belt 4 to pass through the second belt-passing holes 212 and the belt-clamping grooves 213; the first side plate 21 is provided with a first panel embedding groove 216 on the side close to the belt-clamping grooves 213, and a plurality of first slot grooves 215 are opened along the vertical plane direction on the first panel embedding groove 216. In this embodiment, one first slot groove 215 is provided and is arranged at the middle position of the first panel embedding groove 216.

[0039] Further, the second side plate 22 is provided with a plurality of second clamping blocks 222, and through the connection between the second clamping blocks 222 and the embedding grooves 111 on the bottom plate 11, the second side plate 22 is fixed on the bottom plate 11, and is connected to the docking holes 214 on the first side plate 21 through the docking blocks 221. Then, two first side plates 21 and two second side plates 22 are spliced to form the frame of the storage box 2. The second side plate 22 is provided with a second panel embedding groove 224 adapted to the first panel embedding groove 216, and a plurality of second slot grooves 223 are opened along the vertical plane direction on the second panel embedding groove 224. In this embodiment, two second slot grooves 223 are provided and are evenly distributed in the second panel embedding groove 224; a first partition 23 is clamped between two relatively arranged first slot grooves 215, and a second partition 24 is clamped between two relatively arranged second slot grooves 223. The first partition 23 and the second partition 24 are connected through the plug-in slot grooves arranged thereon. Through the combination of the first partition 23 and the second partition 24, the spliced rectangular frame is divided into a plurality of storage spaces 25 with equal space sizes. An inner lining assembly 3 is arranged in the storage spaces 25. By adjusting the combination mode of the first partition 23 and the second partition 24, various partitions of the space inside the storage box 2 are realized, and thus reasonable induction of different items is achieved.

[0040] Furthermore, the inner lining assembly 3 includes: a first inner lining 31, a second inner lining 32, and a cover plate 33. The first inner lining 31 is disposed on the bottom plate 11 and has a first storage groove 311 formed therein. The shape of the first storage groove 311 is the same as the shape of the item to be placed, so that the item can be embedded therein. A first access groove 312 is also provided on the first storage groove 311 to facilitate the removal of the item by a finger through the first access groove 312. The second inner lining 32 is disposed above the first inner lining 31 and has a second storage groove 321 for placing items. The cover plate 33 covers the openings of each storage space 25 through the first panel groove 216, the second panel groove 224, the first partition 23, and the second partition 24. The cover plate 33 is provided with second access grooves 331 at four corners to facilitate the removal of the cover plate 33 through the second access grooves 331. The second access grooves 331 of adjacent four cover plates 33 enclose a pattern, which can increase the overall beauty of the packaging box. Both the first inner lining 31 and the second inner lining 32 are made of EPE. EPE has the characteristics of environmental protection, strong plasticity, and strong impact resistance. In this embodiment, the first storage groove 311 is used to place spoons, and the second storage groove 321 is used to place bowl-shaped bird's nest. The second storage groove 321 is provided with an inclined surface of 70° to 85°, so that the second inner lining 32 fits more closely to the outer surface of the bowl-shaped bird's nest, avoiding the shaking of the bowl-shaped bird's nest in the second inner lining 32. By providing the inner lining assembly 3 in the storage box 2, the spoons and the bowl-shaped bird's nest can be stably placed in the storage box 2, protecting the products from being damaged by the impact generated during transportation. The cover plate 33 forms a complete covering surface by splicing with each other, which can prevent dust from entering the products and can also be used as a bowl holder when eating the bowl-shaped bird's nest, facilitating the taking and improving the convenience during eating.

[0041] Furthermore, both ends of the carrying strap 4 are respectively inserted through two oppositely arranged first strap holes 131, and both ends of the carrying strap 4 are respectively inserted into second strap holes 212 on the two side first side plates 21. The carrying strap 4 passes through the sandwich layer inside the first side plate 21 and exits from the strap slot 213, and at the upper part of the storage box 2, both ends of the carrying strap 4 are fixedly connected to form an integrated carrying strap loop. In this embodiment, two groups of carrying straps 4 are provided. By inserting the carrying straps 4 between the outer shell 1 and the storage box 2, when the packaging box is closed, by pulling the carrying straps 4, the carrying straps 4 located at the storage box 2 are tightened and press the cover plate 33, preventing the cover plate 33 from shaking during the transportation of the packaging box, which may cause the bowl-shaped bird's nest in the packaging box to scatter and damage the integrity of the overall product. And the provision of the carrying straps 4 enables the packaging box to be carried by hand. Compared with the traditional way of holding with both hands, it is more convenient to carry. Combined with the magnets 16 provided on the outer shell 1, it is safer during transportation and the cover plate 15 will not open. Moreover, it saves the outer packaging bag and reduces the production material cost, realizing an environmentally friendly and lightweight packaging box.

[0042] Furthermore, the specific implementation manner of the present utility model:

[0043] Two first side plates 21 arranged in parallel are inserted on the bottom plate 11 through the first clamping blocks 217. Two second side plates 22 are connected between the two first side plates 21 through the cooperation of the docking holes 214 and the docking blocks 221. The second side plates 22 are inserted on the bottom plate 11 through the second clamping blocks 222. A first partition 23 is inserted between the two first side plates 21 through the first slots 215, and two second partitions 24 are inserted between the two second side plates 22 through the second slots 223, dividing the storage box 2 into six storage spaces 25. A lining assembly 3 is arranged in each storage space 25. The first lining 31 is used for placing spoons, the second lining 32 is used for placing bowl swallows, and a cover plate 33 is placed at the opening of the storage space 25. Two groups of carrying straps 4 are arranged through the outer shell 1 and the storage box 2.

[0044] When the packaging box is closed, the second clamping groove 132 on the second connecting plate 13 is connected to the convex block 211 on the first side plate 21, and the cover plate 15 covers the storage box 2. The first clamping groove 121 on the first connecting plate 12 is connected to the convex block 211 on the first side plate 21, and the buckle plate 14 overlaps the cover plate 15, and the two are adsorbed together through the magnet 16, and the carrying strap 4 is pulled to lift the packaging box; when the packaging box is opened, the buckle plate 14 is separated from the cover plate 15 and unfolded, and the carrying strap 4 on the storage box 2 is pulled to make the carrying strap 4 in a relaxed state for easy removal of items.

[0045] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can have various changes and modifications. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl products, characterized in that: include: A shell (1), and a storage box (2) detachably connected to the top of the shell (1), wherein a plurality of groups of lining components (3) are arranged in the storage box (2), and a carrying strap (4) is provided between the shell (1) and the storage box (2); The storage box (2) comprises: a pair of first side panels (21) arranged in parallel on the outer shell (1), the first side panels (21) being provided with a plurality of cassette slots (213) on a side away from the outer shell (1), and a plurality of docking holes (214) being symmetrically arranged at both ends of the side wall of the first side panel (21); a pair of second side panels (22) being arranged in parallel between the two first side panels (21), and the second side panels (22) being provided with docking blocks (221) matching the docking holes (214).

2. A multifunctional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell (1) is made of cardboard by folding, cutting and pasting, and comprises: a bottom plate (11) connected to the storage box (2), two long sides of the bottom plate (11) respectively extending with a first connecting plate (12) and a second connecting plate (13), the first connecting plate (12) being connected with a buckle plate (14) on a side away from the bottom plate (11), and the second connecting plate (13) being connected with a cover plate (15) on a side away from the bottom plate (11).

3. A multifunctional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl products according to claim 2, characterized in that: The buckle plate (14) is embedded with a magnet (16), and the cover plate (15) is provided with a matching magnet (16) at a position corresponding to the magnet (16) of the buckle plate (14).

4. A multifunctional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl products according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom plate (11) is provided with a plurality of embedding grooves (111), the embedding grooves (111) being configured to be connected to the storage box (2), and the second connecting plate (13) is provided with a plurality of first strap holes (131) for the carrying strap (4) to pass through.

5. A multifunctional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl products according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first side plate (21) is provided with a plurality of second belt-through holes (212) on a side close to the second connecting plate (13).

6. A multifunctional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl products according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first side plate (21) is provided with a first panel groove (216) on a side close to the cassette groove (213), and the first panel groove (216) is provided with a plurality of first slots (215) along a vertical direction.

7. A multifunctional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl products according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second side plate (22) is provided with a second panel groove (224) matching the first panel groove (216), and the second panel groove (224) is provided with a plurality of second slots (223) along a vertical direction.

8. A multifunctional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl products according to claim 7, characterized in that: A first partition plate (23) is arranged between two oppositely arranged first slots (215), and a second partition plate (24) is arranged between two oppositely arranged second slots (223).

9. A multifunctional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lining assembly (3) comprises: a first lining (31), a second lining (32) and a cover plate (33); a first storage groove (311) is provided in the first lining (31), and a second storage groove (321) is provided in the second lining (32).

10. A multifunctional portable integrated packaging gift box for bowl products according to claim 9, characterized in that: A first retrieval groove (312) is provided in the first storage groove (311). The cover plate (33) is provided with second taking slots (331) at four corners.