Water transport project channel water depth measuring device

The foldable water depth measurement device addresses the bulkiness and transport issues of existing devices by folding into a storage box, facilitating easy transport and protecting components, while ensuring efficient depth measurement and data display.

CN223106937UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15赵晶
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Application Number
CN202422236625.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-12
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-12

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Technical Problem

The existing waterway depth measurement device of waterway engineering has a large area, which is inconvenient for storage and carrying, and is troublesome to move. The measurement components are exposed to the outside, which affects the convenience and safety of the device.

Method used

A water depth measurement device with convenient storage and portability is designed, and the second driving component and the transmission component can be quickly folded and stored in the detection box and the internal measurement component. The first driving component is used to perform the winding and unwinding operations of the measuring rope, and data is displayed through the liquid crystal touch screen.

Benefits of technology

It realizes quick folding and storage of the measuring device, reduces the floor area, facilitates transportation and movement, and protects the measurement components, improving the convenience and safety of the device.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a water transport engineering channel water depth measuring device, which comprises a bottom plate and further comprises a water level sensor, a water level sensor and a water level sensor, the measuring assembly is arranged in the detection box and can be used for monitoring the extension length of the measuring rope; and the transmission assembly is arranged between the side plates and can enable the detection box to turn over by taking the transmission shaft as a circle center. According to the water transport engineering channel depth measuring device, the second driving assembly is matched with the transmission assembly to store the detection box and the internal measuring assembly into the storage box, so that the measuring device is rapidly folded and stored, the occupied area on a ship body is reduced, meanwhile, the measuring assembly can be protected, and the service life of the measuring device is prolonged. The device is convenient to transfer and move; the measuring rope can be wound and unwound through the first driving assembly according to actual requirements, so that water depth data are obtained and transmitted to the control panel, and the problems that an existing channel water depth measuring device is troublesome to move and inconvenient to store and carry are solved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of waterway depth measurement, in particular to a waterway depth measurement device for water transportation engineering. Background Technique

[0002] Water transportation engineering refers to port engineering, waterway engineering, navigation mark engineering, navigation building engineering, ship repair and shipbuilding hydraulic building engineering, installation engineering, support system and its auxiliary and affiliated projects, etc. In the construction work of water transportation engineering, it is often necessary to measure the waterway depth, aiming to provide necessary safe navigation information for ships, avoid ships running aground or hitting underwater obstacles, so as to ensure navigation safety.

[0003] When the existing waterway depth measurement device for water transportation engineering is in use, due to the large overall floor area of the device, it will occupy a large working space on the hull when not in use, which has a certain hindrance to the work of the detection personnel. At the same time, it does not have the function of storing the main measurement components. Its main measurement components are generally directly exposed outside the frame, which makes the device troublesome to move, not convenient for storage and carrying, and is not conducive to the progress of waterway depth measurement work.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new waterway depth measurement device for water transportation engineering to solve the above technical problems. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a waterway depth measurement device for water transportation engineering with convenient storage, carrying and movement.

[0006] The waterway depth measurement device for water transportation engineering provided by the utility model includes a bottom plate. A pillar is vertically installed at the top of one side of the bottom plate. The top end of the pillar is fixedly connected with a control panel. A controller is installed inside the control panel. The controller is a PLC controller or an integrated main board. A liquid crystal touch display screen is fixedly connected to the top of the control panel. The liquid crystal touch display screen is connected to the controller through digital display. A storage box is fixedly connected to the top of the other side of the bottom plate. A detection box is arranged inside the storage box. An accommodation cavity is arranged inside one end of the detection box close to the storage box. A wire winding roller is rotatably connected inside the accommodation cavity. A measurement rope is arranged outside the wire winding roller. A convex platform is arranged at the bottom of the other end of the detection box. A storage groove is opened inside the convex platform. It further includes;

[0007] A measurement component arranged inside the detection box for monitoring the extending length of the measurement rope. A first driving component capable of providing a rotating force for the wire winding roller is arranged on one side of the accommodation cavity. Two side plates are symmetrically installed on one side of the storage box far away from the detection box. A transmission shaft is arranged between the two side plates. The transmission shaft is rotatably connected to the two end side plates through bearings respectively. The measurement component and the first driving component are both connected to the wiring terminal of the controller through data lines;

[0008] A transmission component is arranged between the side plates to enable the detection box to rotate around the transmission shaft. A second driving component capable of providing a rotating force for the transmission shaft is provided at the bottom of one side of the detection box. A traveling component is provided at the bottom of the bottom plate to facilitate moving the measuring component to the working location. The second driving component is connected to the wiring terminal of the controller through a data cable.

[0009] As a water transportation engineering channel water depth measuring device provided by the present utility model, preferably, the measuring component includes a counterweight block arranged inside the storage tank. One end of the measuring rope far from the wire winding roller penetrates through the boss and is connected to the counterweight block. A roller counter is installed on one side of the inner cavity of the detection box. The top of the roller counter is in contact with the measuring rope. A first limiting wheel is provided above the roller counter. The first limiting wheel is respectively rotatably connected to both sides of the inner wall of the detection box. A second limiting wheel is provided on the other side of the inner cavity of the detection box. The second limiting wheel is respectively rotatably connected to both sides of the inner wall of the detection box. The bottom of the second limiting wheel is in contact with the measuring rope. The roller counter is connected to the wiring terminal of the controller through a data cable.

[0010] Preferably, the first driving component includes a round through groove arranged on one side of the storage box. A limiting disc is arranged inside the round through groove. One side of the limiting disc is connected to the detection box. A first motor is fixedly installed on the other side of the limiting disc. The output end of the first motor penetrates through the detection box and is connected to the wire winding roller. The outer side of the round through groove is fixedly connected with an annular slider. An annular sliding groove corresponding to the annular slider is formed on the inner wall of the round through groove. The annular slider is located inside the annular sliding groove. The side of the detection box far from the limiting disc is fixedly connected with a second rotating shaft. One end of the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the storage box. The first motor is connected to the wiring terminal of the controller through a data cable.

[0011] Preferably, the transmission component includes a through port arranged on one side of the inner wall of the storage box. The storage box is communicated with the outside through the through port. A transmission gear is fixedly connected to the outside of the transmission shaft. A linkage tooth is arranged outside the accommodation cavity. One side of the transmission gear is meshed with the linkage tooth.

[0012] Preferably, the second driving component includes a maintenance shell arranged outside the side plate. A second motor is provided at the bottom of one side of the storage box. The second motor is fixedly installed on the bottom plate. The output end of the second motor penetrates into the maintenance shell and is fixedly connected with a second pulley. A first pulley is fixedly connected to the outside of the transmission shaft. A transmission belt is connected between the first pulley and the second pulley. The second motor is connected to the wiring terminal of the controller through a data cable.

[0013] Preferably, the walking assembly includes a universal locking wheel fixed to the bottom of one side of the bottom plate. On the bottom of the other side of the bottom plate, two walking wheels are symmetrically arranged. On one side of the two walking wheels close to each other, a first rotating shaft is fixedly connected. One end of the first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the bottom plate. At the top of the support column, two push-pull handrails are symmetrically installed.

[0014] Preferably, a sealed box door is hinged to one side of the storage box, and the free end of the sealed box door is connected to the other side of the storage box through a lock.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0016] For this water transportation project waterway depth measurement device, through the cooperation of the second driving assembly and the transmission assembly, the detection box and the internal measurement assembly are received into the storage box, thus realizing the quick folding and storage of the measurement device, reducing the floor area on the hull, and at the same time protecting the measurement assembly, facilitating the transfer and movement of the device; through the first driving assembly, the winding and unwinding operations of the measurement rope can be performed according to actual needs, so as to obtain the water depth data and transmit it to the control panel, and then it is convenient for the staff to view by using the liquid crystal touch display screen, solving the problems of the existing device being troublesome to move and not convenient for storage and carrying. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of the water transportation project waterway depth measurement device provided by the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the second driving assembly in the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is Figure 2 the enlarged structural diagram at A in

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the transmission assembly in the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the measurement assembly in the present utility model.

[0022] Reference numerals in the figure: 1, bottom plate; 2, support pillar; 3, control panel; 4, liquid crystal touch display screen; 5, walking assembly; 51, push-pull handrail; 52, walking wheel; 53, first rotating shaft; 54, universal locking wheel; 6, storage box; 7, detection box; 8, accommodation cavity; 9, convex platform; 10, storage groove; 11, wire winding roller; 12, measuring rope; 13, first drive assembly; 131, round trough; 132, limiting disc; 133, first motor; 134, annular slider; 135, annular chute; 136, second rotating shaft; 14, measuring assembly; 141, counterweight; 142, roller counter; 143, first limiting wheel; 144, second limiting wheel; 15, side plate; 16, transmission assembly; 161, through port; 162, transmission gear; 163, linkage tooth; 17, second drive assembly; 171, first pulley; 172, second pulley; 173, second motor; 174, maintenance outer shell; 18, sealed box door; 19, transmission shaft. Detailed implementation manners

[0023] The present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and implementation manners.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , where Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of the waterway depth measurement device provided by the present utility model; Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the second drive assembly in the present utility model; Figure 3 is Figure 2 the enlarged structural diagram at A in Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the transmission assembly in the present utility model; Figure 5This is a schematic structural diagram of the measurement component in the present utility model. A waterway depth measurement device for water transportation engineering includes a bottom plate 1. At the top of one side of the bottom plate 1, a pillar 2 is vertically installed. The top of the pillar 2 is fixedly connected to a control panel 3. Inside the control panel 3, a controller is installed. The controller is a PLC controller or an integrated main board. At the top of the control panel 3, a liquid crystal touch display screen 4 is fixedly connected. The liquid crystal touch display screen 4 is connected to the controller through digital display. By using the control panel 3, other electronic devices can be centrally controlled, and through the liquid crystal touch display screen 4, it is convenient for the staff to intuitively understand the water depth value, thus improving the degree of automation and intelligence; at the top of the other side of the bottom plate 1, a storage box 6 is fixedly connected. Inside the storage box 6, a detection box 7 is provided. Inside one end of the detection box 7 close to the storage box 6, there is an accommodation cavity 8. Inside the accommodation cavity 8, a wire winding roller 11 is rotatably connected. Outside the wire winding roller 11, there is a measurement rope 12. At the bottom of the other end of the detection box 7, there is a boss 9. Inside the boss 9, a storage groove 10 is opened. It also includes; a measurement component 14 provided inside the detection box 7 for monitoring the extended length of the measurement rope 12. By setting the measurement component 14, the water depth data can be obtained according to the length of the measurement rope 12 immersed in water outside the wire winding roller 11; on one side of the accommodation cavity 8, there is a first driving component 13 for providing a rotational force for the wire winding roller 11. By setting the first driving component 13, the wire winding roller 11 can be driven to rotate, so as to perform the winding and unwinding operations of the measurement rope 12 according to actual needs; on the side of the storage box 6 away from the detection box 7, two side plates 15 are symmetrically installed. Between the two side plates 15, there is a transmission shaft 19. The transmission shaft 19 is rotatably connected to the two end side plates 15 through bearings. Both the measurement component 14 and the first driving component 13 are connected to the wiring terminal of the controller through data lines; a transmission component 16 provided between the side plates 15 for enabling the detection box 7 to rotate around the transmission shaft 19. By setting the transmission component 16, the detection box 7 and the internal measurement component 14 can be received into the storage box 6 in a flipped and folded manner, thus realizing the quick folding and storage of the measurement device, reducing the floor area on the ship's hull, facilitating the transfer and movement of the device, and improving the protection performance; at the bottom of one side of the detection box 7, there is a second driving component 17 for providing a rotational force for the transmission shaft 19. By setting the second driving component 17 and cooperating with the transmission component 16, it is convenient for the storage work of the detection box 7 and the internal measurement component 14; at the bottom of the bottom plate 1, there is a walking component 5 for facilitating the movement of the measurement component 14 to the working location. By setting the walking component 5, it is convenient for the transfer and movement work of the present utility model; the second driving component 17 is connected to the wiring terminal of the controller through a data line.

[0025] The measuring assembly 14 includes a counterweight 141 disposed inside the storage groove 10. One end of the measuring rope 12 away from the winding roller 11 penetrates through the boss 9 and is connected to the counterweight 141. One side of the inner cavity of the detection box 7 is equipped with a roller counter 142. The top of the roller counter 142 is in contact with the measuring rope 12. Above the roller counter 142, there is a first limiting wheel 143. The first limiting wheel 143 is respectively rotatably connected to both sides of the inner wall of the detection box 7. On the other side of the inner cavity of the detection box 7, there is a second limiting wheel 144. The second limiting wheel 144 is respectively rotatably connected to both sides of the inner wall of the detection box 7. The bottom of the second limiting wheel 144 is in contact with the measuring rope 12. The roller counter 142 is connected to the wiring terminal of the controller through a data cable. As Figure 4 , Figure 5 shown, the counterweight 141 can drive the measuring rope 12 to immerse in the water. Then, the first limiting wheel 143 and the second limiting wheel 144 support and tension the measuring rope 12, so that the counterweight 141 sinks steadily to the bottom of the water. During this process, the roller counter 142 rotates driven by the measuring rope 12. The roller counter 142 then calculates the immersion length of the measuring rope 12 by counting the number of rotation circles. In this way, the water depth data is obtained and transmitted to the control panel 3 for the staff to view conveniently.

[0026] The first driving assembly 13 includes a round groove 131 disposed on one side of the storage box 6. Inside the round groove 131, there is a limiting disc 132. One side of the limiting disc 132 is connected to the detection box 7. On the other side of the limiting disc 132, a first motor 133 is fixedly installed. The output end of the first motor 133 penetrates through the detection box 7 and is connected to the winding roller 11. The outside of the round groove 131 is fixedly connected with an annular slider 134. On the inner wall of the round groove 131, there is an annular chute 135 corresponding to the annular slider 134. The annular slider 134 is located inside the annular chute 135. One side of the detection box 7 away from the limiting disc 132 is fixedly connected with a second rotating shaft 136. One end of the second rotating shaft 136 is rotatably connected to the storage box 6. The first motor 133 is connected to the wiring terminal of the controller through a data cable. As Figure 3 , Figure 4 shown, by setting the annular slider 134 and the annular chute 135, the detection box 7 can rotate around the second rotating shaft 136, which is convenient for the subsequent storage work of the measuring assembly 14. Then, using the first motor 133 can drive the winding roller 11 to rotate. In this way, the winding and unwinding operations of the measuring rope 12 can be performed according to actual needs. After the measurement work is completed, the counterweight 141 can be retracted into the storage groove 10.

[0027] The transmission assembly 16 includes a through hole 161 disposed on one side of the inner wall of the storage box 6. The storage box 6 is communicated with the outside through the through hole 161. The outside of the transmission shaft 19 is fixedly connected with a transmission gear 162. There is a linkage tooth 163 outside the accommodating cavity 8. One side of the transmission gear 162 is meshed with the linkage tooth 163. As Figure 3 ,Figure 4 As shown, the drive gear 162 can drive the detection box 7 to rotate through the linkage teeth 163, so that it is convenient to accommodate the detection box 7 and the internal measuring component 14 into the storage box 6, realizing the quick folding and storage of the measuring device, reducing the floor area on the hull, and at the same time protecting the measuring component 14, which is convenient for the device to be transported and moved.

[0028] The second drive component 17 includes a maintenance housing 174 arranged outside the side plate 15. At the bottom of one side of the storage box 6, there is a second motor 173. The second motor 173 is fixedly installed on the bottom plate 1. The output end of the second motor 173 penetrates into the maintenance housing 174 and is fixedly connected with a second pulley 172. A first pulley 171 is fixedly connected to the outside of the transmission shaft 19. The first pulley 171 and the second pulley 172 are connected by a transmission belt. The second motor 173 is connected to the wiring terminal of the controller through a data cable, as shown in Figure 2. Figure 4 As shown, the second motor 173 is used to drive the second pulley 172 to rotate. The second pulley 172 then drives the transmission shaft 19 to rotate through the first pulley 171, and then cooperates with the drive component 16 to facilitate the storage of the detection box 7 and the internal measuring component 14.

[0029] The traveling component 5 includes a universal locking wheel 54 fixed to the bottom of one side of the bottom plate 1. On the bottom of the other side of the bottom plate 1, two traveling wheels 52 are symmetrically arranged. On one side of the two traveling wheels 52 close to each other, a first rotating shaft 53 is fixedly connected. One end of the first rotating shaft 53 is rotatably connected to the bottom plate 1. At the top of the support column 2, two push-pull handrails 51 are symmetrically installed, as shown in Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown, by setting the universal locking wheel 54 and the traveling wheels 52, it is convenient to move the present utility model to different working locations, facilitating the transportation work.

[0030] A sealing box door 18 is hinged to one side of the storage box 6. The free end of the sealing box door 18 is connected to the other side of the storage box 6 through a lock, as shown in Figure 1 As shown, by setting the sealing box door 18, after the detection box 7 and the internal measuring component 14 are stored, it can prevent external irrelevant personnel from accidentally touching and causing damage, further improving the protection performance.

[0031] The working principle of a waterway depth measuring device for water transportation engineering provided by the present utility model is as follows:

[0032] First, the staff connects the present utility model to the generator power supply on the hull through a wire. Then, the sealing box door 18 is opened, and the detection box 7 and the internal measurement component 14 are received into the storage box 6 through the cooperation of the second driving component 17 and the transmission component 16. In this way, the quick folding and storage of the measuring device are realized, the floor area on the hull is reduced, and at the same time, the measurement component 14 can be protected, which is convenient for the device to be transported and moved. Then, the first driving component 13 can perform the winding and unwinding operations of the measuring rope 12 according to actual needs, so as to obtain the water depth data and transmit it to the control panel 3, and the liquid crystal touch screen 4 is used to facilitate the staff to view.

[0033] The above are only the embodiments of the present utility model, and do not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present utility model, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, shall be similarly included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A waterway depth measurement device for water transportation engineering, characterized in that, It includes a bottom plate (1). On the top of one side of the bottom plate (1), a pillar (2) is vertically installed. The top end of the pillar (2) is fixedly connected to a control panel (3). Inside the control panel (3), a controller is installed. The controller is a PLC controller or an integrated main board. On the top of the control panel (3), a liquid crystal touch screen (4) is fixedly connected. The liquid crystal touch screen (4) is connected to the controller through digital display. On the top of the other side of the bottom plate (1), a storage box (6) is fixedly connected. Inside the storage box (6), a detection box (7) is provided. Inside one end of the detection box (7) close to the storage box (6), there is an accommodation cavity (8). Inside the accommodation cavity (8), a wire winding roller (11) is rotatably connected. Outside the wire winding roller (11), a measuring rope (12) is provided. At the bottom of the other end of the detection box (7), there is a boss (9). Inside the boss (9), a storage groove (10) is formed. It also includes; A measuring component (14) arranged inside the detection box (7) to monitor the extended length of the measuring rope (12). On one side of the accommodation cavity (8), a first driving component (13) is provided to provide a rotating force for the wire winding roller (11). On the side of the storage box (6) away from the detection box (7), two side plates (15) are symmetrically installed. Between the two side plates (15), a transmission shaft (19) is provided. The transmission shaft (19) is rotatably connected to the two end side plates (15) through bearings. The measuring component (14) and the first driving component (13) are both connected to the wiring terminal of the controller through data lines; A transmission component (16) arranged between the side plates (15) to enable the detection box (7) to rotate around the transmission shaft (19). On the bottom of one side of the detection box (7), a second driving component (17) is provided to provide a rotating force for the transmission shaft (19). On the bottom of the bottom plate (1), a walking component (5) is provided to facilitate moving the measuring component (14) to the working location. The second driving component (17) is connected to the wiring terminal of the controller through a data line.

2. The waterway depth measurement device for water transportation engineering according to claim 1, wherein The measuring component (14) includes a counterweight (141) arranged inside the storage groove (10). One end of the measuring rope (12) away from the wire winding roller (11) penetrates through the boss (9) and is connected to the counterweight (141). On one side of the inner cavity of the detection box (7), a roller length counter (142) is installed. The top of the roller length counter (142) is in contact with the measuring rope (12). Above the roller length counter (142), a first limiting wheel (143) is provided. The first limiting wheel (143) is rotatably connected to both sides of the inner wall of the detection box (7). On the other side of the inner cavity of the detection box (7), a second limiting wheel (144) is provided. The second limiting wheel (144) is rotatably connected to both sides of the inner wall of the detection box (7). The bottom of the second limiting wheel (144) is in contact with the measuring rope (12). The roller length counter (142) is connected to the wiring terminal of the controller through a data line.

3. The waterway depth measuring device for water transportation engineering according to claim 1, wherein, The first driving assembly (13) includes a circular groove (131) provided on one side of the storage box (6). A limiting disc (132) is arranged inside the circular groove (131). One side of the limiting disc (132) is connected to the detection box (7). A first motor (133) is fixedly installed on the other side of the limiting disc (132). The output end of the first motor (133) penetrates through the detection box (7) and is connected to the wire winding roller (11). An annular slider (134) is fixedly connected to the outside of the circular groove (131). An annular sliding groove (135) corresponding to the annular slider (134) is formed on the inner wall of the circular groove (131). The annular slider (134) is located inside the annular sliding groove (135). A second rotating shaft (136) is fixedly connected to the side of the detection box (7) away from the limiting disc (132). One end of the second rotating shaft (136) is rotatably connected to the storage box (6). The first motor (133) is connected to the wiring terminal of the controller through a data cable.

4. The waterway depth measurement device for water transportation engineering according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission assembly (16) includes a through port (161) provided on one side of the inner wall of the storage box (6). The storage box (6) communicates with the outside through the through port (161). A transmission gear (162) is fixedly connected to the outside of the transmission shaft (19). A linkage tooth (163) is arranged outside the accommodation cavity (8). One side of the transmission gear (162) meshes with the linkage tooth (163).

5. The waterway depth measuring device for water transportation engineering according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second driving assembly (17) includes a maintenance outer shell (174) provided on the outside of the side plate (15). A second motor (173) is arranged at the bottom of one side of the storage box (6). The second motor (173) is fixedly installed on the bottom plate (1). The output end of the second motor (173) penetrates into the maintenance outer shell (174) and is fixedly connected to a second pulley (172). A first pulley (171) is fixedly connected to the outside of the transmission shaft (19). A transmission belt is connected between the first pulley (171) and the second pulley (172). The second motor (173) is connected to the wiring terminal of the controller through a data cable.

6. The waterway depth measurement device for water transportation engineering according to claim 1, characterized in that The traveling assembly (5) includes a universal locking wheel (54) fixed to the bottom of one side of the bottom plate (1). Two traveling wheels (52) are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the other side of the bottom plate (1). A first rotating shaft (53) is fixedly connected to one side of each of the two traveling wheels (52) close to each other. One end of the first rotating shaft (53) is rotatably connected to the bottom plate (1). Two push-pull handrails (51) are symmetrically installed at the top of the support column (2).

7. The waterway depth measurement device for water transportation engineering according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sealed box door (18) is hinged to one side of the storage box (6). The free end of the sealed box door (18) is connected to the other side of the storage box (6) through a buckle.