Lightweight foldable transport box

Abstract

A lightweight foldable transportation box comprises a base, a left side plate, a right side plate, a front side plate, a rear side plate and a top cover, rotating shafts are installed on the left side plate, the right side plate, the front side plate and the rear side plate, stand columns are arranged at the four corners of the base, long-strip-shaped limiting holes matched with the rotating shafts are formed in the stand columns, and lower hanging rings are arranged at the tops of the stand columns. A locking mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the stand column. Interlocking mechanisms are arranged among the left and right side plates, the top cover, the front and rear side plates and the base, hoisting hanging buckles matched with the lower hanging rings are arranged at the bottoms of the front and rear side plates, upper hanging rings are arranged at the tops of the front and rear side plates, hanging ring through holes matched with the upper hanging rings are formed in the top cover, and a folding pulley mechanism is further mounted at the bottom of the base. According to the utility model, the centralized transportation of spare parts is facilitated, the spare parts can be repeatedly used for many times, and the transportation and packaging cost can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of transportation, in particular to a lightweight foldable transportation box body. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of China's logistics industry, especially the rapid rise in the field of e-commerce, the demand for logistics transportation has been increasing day by day, posing higher requirements for the efficiency, safety and cost control in the process of goods storage and transportation. Against this background, traditional transportation box bodies have gradually shown their limitations, such as large volume, heavy weight, inconvenient centralized management and high single-use cost, etc., which are difficult to meet the development needs of the modern logistics industry for high efficiency, environmental protection and economy. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a lightweight foldable transportation box body that is not only convenient for centralized transportation of loose parts but also can be reused multiple times, helping to reduce the transportation packaging cost in view of the deficiencies of the prior art.

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is realized through the following technical solutions. The utility model is a lightweight foldable transportation box body, which includes a base, left and right side plates, front and rear side plates and a top cover. Rotating shafts are installed on the left and right side plates and the front and rear side plates. Columns are provided at the four corners of the base. Long strip-shaped limiting holes are provided on the columns and are matched with the rotating shafts. Lower suspension rings are provided at the tops of the columns, and locking mechanisms are provided at the bottoms of the columns; Interlocking mechanisms are provided between the left and right side plates and the top cover, the front and rear side plates and the base. Lifting hanging buckles matched with the lower suspension rings are provided at the bottoms of the front and rear side plates. Upper suspension rings are provided at the tops of the front and rear side plates. Hanging ring through holes matched with the upper suspension rings are provided on the top cover. A foldable pulley mechanism is also installed at the bottom of the base.

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model can be further realized through the following technical solutions. For the above-mentioned lightweight foldable transportation box body, the base, left and right side plates, front and rear side plates and the top cover are all made of carbon fiber composite material plates, and the peripheries are reinforced with carbon fiber pipes. The carbon fiber composite material plates and the carbon fiber pipes are connected by riveting and gluing.

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model can be further realized through the following technical solutions. For the above-mentioned lightweight foldable transportation box body, the interlocking mechanism is a T-shaped interlocking mechanism.

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by the present utility model can also be further realized by the following technical solutions. For the lightweight foldable transportation box described above, the T-shaped interlocking mechanism includes interlocking holes provided on the top cover, front and rear side plates, and the base, and T-shaped locking pins provided on the left and right side plates. There are also padlock holes left on the locking pins.

[0008] The technical problem to be solved by the present utility model can also be further realized by the following technical solutions. For the lightweight foldable transportation box described above, the locking mechanism includes a locking hole provided at the bottom of the column, and a bolt is movably inserted into the column within the locking hole.

[0009] The technical problem to be solved by the present utility model can also be further realized by the following technical solutions. For the lightweight foldable transportation box described above, the folding pulley mechanism includes a groove provided at the bottom of the base. A support shaft is installed on the base within the groove, and a universal wheel is installed on the support shaft. A support hole cooperating with the support shaft is provided on the base, a limiting block is provided on the support shaft, and at least two limiting holes cooperating with the limiting block are provided on the support hole.

[0010] The technical problem to be solved by the present utility model can also be further realized by the following technical solutions. For the lightweight foldable transportation box described above, a handle hole is also provided on the outer side surface of the top cover.

[0011] The technical problem to be solved by the present utility model can also be further realized by the following technical solutions. For the lightweight foldable transportation box described above, a wavy chute opening facilitating the use of a tying hook is also provided on the base, and forklift holes are provided on the surrounding side surfaces of the base.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. The present utility model can be loaded and unloaded as a whole during transportation, has a large volume, is light in weight, and is convenient to carry. Its external dimension specifications are standard, and it is suitable for transportation by airplanes, ships, trains, and trucks.

[0014] 2. The box body main body of the present utility model is made of carbon fiber composite material, which has the characteristics of light weight, high specific strength and specific modulus, acid and alkali corrosion resistance, and good fatigue resistance, and can solve the problems of heavy weight, difficult handling, easy rusting, and oxidation of traditional metal material profiles.

[0015] 3. The present utility model has functions such as locking, lifting, stacking, and moving. The box body can be quickly folded in the empty box state and the empty boxes can be stacked, saving stacking space and improving space utilization rate. At the same time, the internally installed roller system is convenient for handling. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1Structural schematic of the present utility model Figure 1 ;

[0017] Figure 2 Structural schematic of the present utility model Figure 2 ;

[0018] Figure 3 Front view of the structure of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 Left view of the structure of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 Top view of the structure of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 Bottom view of the structure of the present utility model. Specific implementation manner

[0022] 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 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 shall fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0023] Refer to Figures 1-6 , a lightweight foldable transportation box, including a base 1, left and right side plates 2, front and rear side plates 3, and a top cover 4, which can be assembled and folded as needed, facilitating both the loading of loose parts and handling. Specifically:

[0024] Top cover 4: Made of carbon fiber composite material plates, dimensions: length * width * height / 1300 * 1050 * 2 mm. The periphery of the top cover 4 is reinforced with carbon fiber tubes, tube dimensions: length * width * height / 1300 * 35 * 35 mm, wall thickness 2 mm. The riveting + cementing process is adopted to tightly fix the plates and tubes to form the top cover 4, overall dimensions: length * width * height / 1300 * 1050 * 37 mm;

[0025] At the four corners of the top cover 4, hoisting ring through-holes 12 are designed, dimensions: length * width / 55 * 25 mm, facilitating the overall lifting and handling of the box after the top cover 4 is closed; Gripping holes 13 are designed on the outer side surface of the tube, dimensions: length * width / 180 * 25 mm, facilitating the separate disassembly and installation of the top cover 4; There are locking holes in the middle of the tube on the reverse side of the top cover 4, dimensions: length * width / 25 * 15 mm, facilitating the locking connection with the left and right side plates 2;

[0026] Left and right side plates 2, front and rear side plates 3: mainly made of carbon fiber, connected and combined with pipes and plates by bonding + riveting. Dimensions of the front and rear side plates 3: length * width * height / 1215 * 865 * 37 mm, dimensions of the left and right side plates 2: length * width * height / 1215 * 865 * 37 mm;

[0027] There are rotating shafts at the bottoms of the left and right side plates 2 and the front and rear side plates 3, with an outer diameter of Φ10 mm, facilitating rotation and folding after docking with the base 1;

[0028] There is an interlocking mechanism 9 between the left and right side plates 2 and the front and rear side plates 3, facilitating mutual fixation between the plates;

[0029] There is an interlocking mechanism 9 at the upper part of the left and right side plates 2, facilitating interlocking with the top cover 4;

[0030] There is an interlocking mechanism 9 at the lower part of the left and right side plates 2, facilitating locking with the base 1;

[0031] Lifting hanging buckles 10 are designed at the bottoms of the front and rear side plates 3, with dimensions: outer diameter * height / Φ28 * 16 mm, facilitating lifting after the box body is unfolded to transfer the weight borne by the base 1 to the upper lifting ring 11 at the top;

[0032] Base 1: The base 1 is mainly made of carbon fiber composite material or metal material, and the pipes and plates are connected and combined into the base 1 by bonding + riveting or welding. Dimensions: length * width * height / 1300 * 1050 * 350 mm,

[0033] Lower lifting rings 7 are designed at the top positions of the pipes at the four corners, and a box body unit locking mechanism 8 is designed at the bottom of the base 1, facilitating lifting after folding of the box body through the cooperation of the lower lifting rings 7 and the locking mechanism 8 between different bases 1, and lifting after stacking multiple units in cooperation with the box body unit interlocking mechanism 9;

[0034] There are long strip limit holes 6 on the side surfaces of the columns 5 at the top of the base 1, with dimensions: length * width / 65 * 11 mm, facilitating the insertion of the rotating shafts at the bottoms of the front and rear side plates and the left and right side plates to achieve the rotation function;

[0035] There are rotatable and retractable pulley mechanisms 16 at the four corners of the base 1, with the outer dimensions of the mechanism: length * width * height / 260 * 110 * 100 mm. Pulling and rotating the pulley folding mechanism can make the pulleys contract or expand. When the pulley mechanism 16 contracts, the bottom is made flat, facilitating stacking of the box bodies. When the pulleys are expanded, it is convenient for the box bodies to slide;

[0036] Wave-shaped chute openings 14 are designed around the flat surface, facilitating the use of bundling hooks;

[0037] Forklift holes 15 are designed on the side surfaces around the base 1, with dimensions: length * width / 260 * 110 mm, facilitating mechanized handling;

[0038] Preferably, the interlocking mechanism 9 is a T-shaped interlocking mechanism 9 with dimensions: length * width / 25 * 10 mm, facilitating the locking between plates. After locking, a padlock can be used to lock it to ensure the safety of the goods inside the box. Specifically, the T-shaped interlocking mechanism 9 includes interlocking holes provided on the top cover 4, front and rear side plates 3, and the base 1, and T-shaped locking pins provided on the left and right side plates 2. There are also padlock holes left on the locking pins.

[0039] Preferably, the locking mechanism 8 includes a locking hole provided at the bottom of the column 5, and a bolt is movably inserted on the column 5 within the locking hole. The bolt can be manually slid within the locking hole to facilitate extending and cooperating with the lower lifting ring 7 to achieve the function of stacking and locking the bases 1 with each other and prevent tipping.

[0040] Preferably, the folding pulley mechanism 16 includes a groove provided at the bottom of the base 1. A support shaft is installed on the base 1 within the groove, and a universal wheel is installed on the support shaft. A support hole cooperating with the support shaft is provided on the base 1, a limiting block is provided on the support shaft, and at least two limiting holes cooperating with the limiting block are provided on the support hole. The support shaft can move horizontally and rotate under the limitation of the support hole, so as to cooperate with different limiting holes on the support hole through the limiting block on the support shaft to achieve the rotation and positioning of the support shaft, and thus the expansion and contraction operations of the universal wheel can be realized.

[0041] The actual usage method of the lightweight foldable transport box body provided by the present utility model includes:

[0042] 1. Expansion method:

[0043] Unlocking and releasing: First, check and ensure that all locking mechanisms 8 are in the unlocked state, especially the locking mechanism 8 at the bottom of the column 5, which allows the column 5 and the left and right side plates 2, front and rear side plates 3 to move freely when needed.

[0044] Expanding the side plates: Grasp the left and right side plates 2 and rotate them within the long strip limiting holes 6 on the column 5 through the rotating shaft to vertically expand the side plates to the required position, and then lock them with the base 1.

[0045] Installing the front and rear side plates 3: Similarly, rotate the front and rear side plates 3 along the long strip limiting holes 6 on the column 5 through the rotating shafts at their bottoms and expand them to the vertical position, ensure that they are firmly installed between the columns 5, and then lock them with the left and right side plates 2.

[0046] Connecting the top cover 4: Place the top cover 4 on the expanded left and right side plates 2 and front and rear side plates 3, and firmly connect the top cover 4 with the left and right side plates 2 through the interlocking mechanism 9 (such as snap fasteners, lock catches, etc.), ensuring that all connection points are correctly locked.

[0047] Expanding the pulley mechanism 16: Expand the folding pulley mechanism 16 retracted under the base 1 to facilitate moving the box body.

[0048] 2. Folding Method

[0049] Empty the box: First, ensure that the inside of the box is completely empty without any remaining items;

[0050] Release the interlock: Check and release the interlock mechanism 9 between the left and right side plates 2 and the top cover 4, front and rear side plates 3, and the base 1 one by one so that each component can move freely;

[0051] Remove the top cover 4: Gently remove the top cover 4 from the box and place it aside;

[0052] Fold the side plates and the front and rear side plates 3: Grasp the left and right side plates 2 and the front and rear side plates 3 and rotate them reversely along the long limit holes 6 of the upright columns 5 through the rotating shafts, gradually folding them to a horizontal or nearly horizontal position so that they are attached to the base 1 to save space, and then place the top cover 4 on the top;

[0053] Retract the pulley mechanism 16: If the box bottom is equipped with a folding pulley mechanism 16, fold and retract it to reduce the height of the box bottom for easy storage or transportation;

[0054] Lock the upright columns 5: Use the locking mechanism 8 at the bottom of the upright columns 5 to stack and lock different boxes, and at the same time, fix the folded side plates and the front and rear side plates 3 in place to prevent them from unfolding accidentally;

[0055] Final inspection: Ensure that all components have been correctly folded, locked, or removed, and the box is in a safe and compact folded state.

Claims

1. A lightweight foldable transport box, characterized in that: It includes a base, left and right side plates, front and rear side plates, and a top cover. Rotating shafts are installed on the left and right side plates and the front and rear side plates. Columns are provided at the four corners of the base. Long strip-shaped limiting holes that cooperate with the rotating shafts are provided on the columns. Lower hanging rings are provided at the tops of the columns, and locking mechanisms are provided at the bottoms of the columns. Interlocking mechanisms are provided between the left and right side plates and the top cover, the front and rear side plates, and the base. Lifting hanging buckles that cooperate with the lower hanging rings are provided at the bottoms of the front and rear side plates. Upper hanging rings are provided at the tops of the front and rear side plates. Hanging ring through holes that cooperate with the upper hanging rings are provided on the top cover. A folding pulley mechanism is also installed at the bottom of the base.

2. The lightweight foldable transport box according to claim 1, wherein: The base, left and right side plates, front and rear side plates, and top cover are all made of carbon fiber composite material plates, and the peripheries are reinforced with carbon fiber pipes. The carbon fiber composite material plates and the carbon fiber pipes are connected by riveting and gluing.

3. The lightweight foldable transport box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interlocking mechanism is a T-shaped interlocking mechanism.

4. The lightweight foldable transport box according to claim 3, wherein: The T-shaped interlocking mechanism includes interlocking holes provided on the top cover, front and rear side plates, and the base, and T-shaped lock pins provided on the left and right side plates. There are also padlock holes left on the lock pins.

5. The lightweight foldable transport box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism includes a locking hole provided at the bottom of the column, and a bolt is movably inserted into the column within the locking hole.

6. The lightweight foldable transportation box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The folding pulley mechanism includes a groove provided at the bottom of the base. A support shaft is installed on the base within the groove. A universal wheel is installed on the support shaft. A support hole that cooperates with the support shaft is provided on the base. A limiting block is provided on the support shaft, and at least two limiting holes that cooperate with the limiting block are provided on the support hole.

7. The lightweight foldable transport box according to claim 1, wherein: A handle hole is also provided on the outer side surface of the top cover.

8. The lightweight foldable transport box according to claim 1 or 7, characterized in that: A wavy chute opening for facilitating the use of binding hooks is also provided on the base, and forklift holes are provided on the peripheral side surfaces of the base.

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