Storage box

By designing a foldable storage box structure and a panel stacking and assembly method, the problem of large storage box space occupation is solved, achieving convenient storage and stable use.

CN223174574UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-01ZHEJIANG JINMAO PLASTIC IND CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422545383.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-21
Publication Date
2025-08-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing storage boxes take up too much space when not in use, making them difficult to store and transport effectively.

Method used

Design a foldable storage box structure. The top frame can be pulled out to allow the panels to rotate and stack inward toward the bottom plate, reducing the height. The panels are assembled using plug-in blocks and hinge structures. The top plate is detachable and has a breathable design. The door panels are fixed with buckles, and the bottom plate can roll for movement.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the space occupied by the storage box, facilitates storage and transportation, improves ease of use, and maintains storage stability through a stable locking structure.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a storage box and relates to the technical field of containers, the storage box comprises a bottom plate, a top plate, a front panel, a rear panel and two side panels, the bottom plate, the top plate, the front panel, the rear panel and the two side panels are combined to form a box body, and the bottom ends of the front panel, the rear panel and the two side panels are rotationally connected with the bottom plate; a plurality of inserting blocks are fixed to the tops of the front panel, the rear panel and the side panels, a top frame is arranged at the bottom of the top plate, and inserting grooves allowing the inserting blocks to be inserted are formed in the bottom face of the top frame. According to the storage box, after the top frame is pulled out upwards, the front panel, the rear panel and the two side panels can rotate towards the inner side of the bottom plate, so that the panels are stacked, the height of the storage box is greatly reduced, the occupied space is reduced, and storage, storage and transportation of the empty storage box are facilitated; when the storage box needs to be used for containing articles, the top plate, the front door plate, the side door plate and the rear door plate can be independently opened for use, and convenience is greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of containers, and particularly to a storage box. Background Art

[0002] A storage box is a container and a common household item in life. It can store various sundries and food ingredients. The objects placed in the storage box are protected by the storage box, and at the same time, the storage boxes are convenient for stacking and handling.

[0003] The existing utility model patent with the publication number CN214085739U discloses a storage box, which includes a box body, a lid and a connecting member. The box body is provided with a first mounting portion, the lid is provided with a second mounting portion, and the connecting member is provided with a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion that are connected together and can rotate relative to each other. The first connecting portion is connected to the first mounting portion of the box body, and the second connecting portion is connected to the second mounting portion of the lid. Thus, the box body and the lid are connected to each other through the connecting member. The first connecting portion has a first disassembly force application portion for a person to disassemble the connecting member from the box body; and the second connecting portion has a second disassembly force application portion for a person to disassemble the connecting member from the lid.

[0004] Regarding the above related technology, the inventor believes that the box body of the above storage box has a large size and occupies too much space when not in use, which is not conducive to the storage and preservation of the empty storage box itself. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a storage box that can fold and store the box body, thereby reducing the occupied space and facilitating the storage and preservation of the empty storage box itself.

[0006] The storage box provided by this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] A storage box includes a bottom plate, a top plate, a front panel, a rear panel, and two side panels. The bottom plate, the top plate, the front panel, the rear panel, and the two side panels are combined to form a box body. The bottom ends of the front panel, the rear panel, and the two side panels are respectively rotatably connected to the bottom plate. A plurality of insertion blocks are fixed to the tops of the front panel, the rear panel, and the side panels. A top frame is provided at the bottom of the top plate, and an insertion slot for inserting the insertion blocks is opened on the bottom surface of the top frame.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solutions, when the storage box is not filled with items and needs to be stored or transported in batches, after pulling out the top frame upward, the top frame cancels the restriction on the front panel, the rear panel, and the two side panels, so that the front panel, the rear panel, and the two side panels can rotate towards the inside of the bottom plate, thereby stacking the panels, greatly reducing the height of the storage box, and thus reducing the occupied space, which is conducive to the storage and preservation of the empty storage box itself.

[0009] When the storage box needs to be used, rotate each panel to the vertical state, and move the top frame from top to bottom so that all the plug-in blocks enter the corresponding plug-in slots, thereby completing the assembly of the top frame and each panel. The top frame restricts the spontaneous rotation of each panel, thus forming a stable storage box.

[0010] Optionally, elastic hooks are fixed at the bottoms of the front panel, the rear panel, and the side panels, and a plurality of hinge shafts for the elastic hooks to hook are fixed on the bottom plate.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, a person applies force to the elastic hook to deform the elastic hook so that it hooks outside the hinge shaft, thereby completing the hinge assembly of the front panel, the rear panel, the side panels and the bottom plate, and the assembly is convenient.

[0012] Optionally, a top snap is slidably connected to the top plate, and a top snap groove for the top snap to be snap-connected is provided on the top frame.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the top plate is fixed to the top frame through the top snap and can be disassembled. By sliding the top snap to disengage it from the top snap groove, the top plate and the top frame can then be separated, so that the top of the storage box is open.

[0014] Optionally, ventilation holes are provided on the top plate, and a shielding cover for shielding the ventilation holes is placed on the top plate.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, after removing the shielding cover, the ventilation holes connect the outside air with the inside of the storage box, playing a role in ventilation.

[0016] Optionally, a front door panel is rotatably provided on the front panel.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, after the front door panel is opened, the front of the storage box is in an open state, facilitating the direct taking and placing of items from the front of the storage box.

[0018] Optionally, two front door panels are provided, and a slider is slidably connected to one of the front door panels, and a sliding groove for the slider to be slidably connected is provided on the other front door panel.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, when the front door panel is in the closed state, the slider can slide onto the sliding groove, so that the slider is located on both front door panels at the same time, thereby restricting the opening of the front door panel.

[0020] Optionally, a handle is snap-connected to the front door panel.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, it is convenient to open the front door panel through the handle, and the snap-connection fixing method is convenient for assembly.

[0022] Optionally, a side door panel is rotatably provided on the side panel. The side door panel is slidably connected with a side buckle, and the side panel is provided with a side slot for the side buckle to be snap-fitted into.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the side door panel is fixed to the side panel through the side buckle. By sliding the side buckle to disengage it from the side slot, the side door panel can be separated from the side panel, so that the side of the storage box is open.

[0024] Optionally, rollers are rotatably provided at the bottom of the bottom plate.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, the rollers facilitate the movement of the storage box.

[0026] Optionally, a groove adapted to the roller is provided on the top surface of the top plate.

[0027] By adopting the above technical solution, when multiple storage boxes are stacked, the rollers can be inserted into the grooves of the lower storage box, so that the storage boxes are stacked more tightly and will not slip due to the rollers.

[0028] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0029] 1. After the top frame is pulled out upwards, the front panel, the rear panel, and the two side panels can be rotated towards the inside of the bottom plate, so that the panels are stacked up, greatly reducing the height of the storage box, thus reducing the occupied space and facilitating the storage, accommodation and transportation of the empty storage box itself;

[0030] 2. When the storage box needs to be used to hold items, the top plate, the front door panel, the side door panel, and the rear door panel can all be opened separately for use, greatly improving the convenience;

[0031] 3. After each door panel is closed, it is locked through its respective locking structure to prevent spontaneous opening, and the stability is high. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the storage box of the embodiment;

[0033] Figure 2 is an exploded Figure 1 ;

[0034] Figure 3 is an exploded Figure 2 ;

[0035] Figure 4 is a side exploded view of the elastic hook and the hinge shaft of the embodiment;

[0036] Figure 5 is a partial view of the embodiment.

[0037] Description of reference numerals: 1, bottom plate; 2, top plate; 3, front panel; 4, rear panel; 5, side panel; 61, elastic hook; 11, hinge shaft; 62, insertion block; 21, top frame; 22, insertion slot; 23, ventilation hole; 24, shielding cover; 12, roller; 25, embedding groove; 26, top buckle; 27, top card slot; 31, front door panel; 32, slider; 33, sliding groove; 34, handle; 51, side door panel; 52, side buckle; 53, side card slot; 41, rear door panel. Detailed implementation manners

[0038] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in and, this embodiment discloses a storage box, which includes a bottom plate 1, a top plate 2, a front panel 3, a rear panel 4, and two side panels 5. The bottom plate 1, the top plate 2, the front panel 3, the rear panel 4, and the two side panels 5 are combined to form a six-sided box body. Among them, the front panel 3, the rear panel 4, and the two side panels 5 belong to the panels.

[0040] Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown in and, the bottom ends of the front panel 3, the rear panel 4, and the two side panels 5 are respectively rotatably connected to the bottom plate 1. Specifically, elastic hooks 61 are fixed to the bottoms of the front panel 3, the rear panel 4, and the side panels 5. The elastic hooks 61 are made of plastic, and a plurality of hinge shafts 11 for the elastic hooks 61 to hook are fixed to the bottom plate 1. By applying force to the elastic hooks 61, the elastic hooks 61 are elastically deformed to hook outside the hinge shafts 11, thereby completing the hinge assembly of the front panel 3, the rear panel 4, the side panels 5 and the bottom plate 1.

[0041] Refer to Figure 4 As shown in, the height positions of the hinge shafts 11 below the front panel 3, the rear panel 4, and the side panels 5 are different. Specifically in this embodiment, the height of the hinge shaft 11 of the rear panel 4 is the lowest, the height of the hinge shafts 11 of the two side panels 5 is the highest, and the height of the hinge shaft 11 of the front panel 3 is in the middle. With this setting, when the front panel 3, the rear panel 4, and the side panels 5 are turned inward to the bottom plate 1, the front panel 3, the rear panel 4, and the side panels 5 can be at different height positions, can be stacked flatly without interference, and the two side panels 5 are located on the left and right sides respectively, so it will not affect the stacking either.

[0042] Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3, a plurality of insertion blocks 62 are fixed to the tops of the front panel 3, the rear panel 4, and the side panels 5. A top frame 21 is provided at the bottom of the top plate 2, and an insertion slot 22 for inserting the insertion blocks 62 is formed on the bottom surface of the top frame 21. After rotating each panel to the vertical state, the top frame 21 is moved from top to bottom, so that all the insertion blocks 62 enter the corresponding insertion slots 22, thereby completing the assembly of the top frame 21 and each panel, and the top frame 21 restricts the spontaneous rotation of each panel.

[0043] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the top plate 2 is provided with ventilation holes 23, and a shielding cover 24 for shielding the ventilation holes 23 is placed on the top plate 2. After removing the shielding cover 24, the ventilation holes 23 communicate the outside air with the inside of the storage box, playing a role in ventilation.

[0044] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 3 , rollers 12 are rotatably provided at the bottom of the bottom plate 1, and four rollers 12 are provided at the four corners of the bottom plate 1. An embedding groove 25 adapted to the rollers 12 is formed on the top surface of the top plate 2. The rollers 12 facilitate the movement of the storage box. When multiple storage boxes are stacked, the rollers 12 can be embedded in the embedding grooves 25 of the lower storage box, so that the storage boxes are stacked more tightly and do not slip due to the rollers 12.

[0045] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 5 , a top buckle 26 is slidably connected to the top plate 2, and a top buckle groove 27 for the top buckle 26 to be snap-connected is formed on the top frame 21. Two top buckles 26 and top buckle grooves 27 are symmetrically arranged. The top plate 2 is fixed to the top frame 21 through the top buckle 26 and can be disassembled. The top buckle 26 is a quick buckle and belongs to the prior art. By sliding the top buckle 26 to disengage it from the top buckle groove 27, the top plate 2 can be separated from the top frame 21, so that the top of the storage box is open.

[0046] A front door panel 31 is rotatably provided on the front panel 3. Two front door panels 31 are symmetrically arranged. A slider 32 is slidably connected to one of the front door panels 31, and a sliding groove 33 for the slider 32 to be slidably connected is formed on the other front door panel 31. When the front door panel 31 is in the closed state, the slider 32 can slide onto the sliding groove 33, so that the slider 32 is located on both front door panels 31 at the same time, thereby restricting the opening of the front door panel 31. After the front door panel 31 is opened, the front of the storage box is in an open state, which is convenient for directly taking and placing items from the front of the storage box. A handle 34 is snap-connected to the front door panel 31. The cross-section of the handle 34 is L-shaped, and the handle 34 is snap-connected to the front door panel 31 through a wedge-shaped block on the back, which is convenient for assembly.

[0047] The side panel 5 is rotatably provided with a side door panel 51. The side door panel 51 is slidably connected with a side buckle 52. The side panel 5 is provided with a side card slot 53 for the side buckle 52 to be snapped into. There are two sets of symmetrically arranged side buckles 52 and side card slots 53. The side door panel 51 is fixed to the side panel 5 through the side buckle 52 and can be disassembled. The side buckle 52 is a quick buckle, which belongs to the prior art. By sliding the side buckle 52 to disengage it from the side card slot 53, the side door panel 51 can be separated from the side panel 5, thus making the side of the storage box open.

[0048] Referring to Figure 2 , the rear panel 4 is rotatably provided with a rear door panel 41. The fixing structure of the rear door panel 41 is similar to that of the side door panel 51 and will not be elaborated here.

[0049] The implementation principle of the storage box in this embodiment is as follows: When the storage box is not filled with items and needs to be stored or transported in batches, after pulling out the top frame 21 upwards, the top frame 21 cancels the restriction on the front panel 3, rear panel 4, and two side panels 5, enabling the front panel 3, rear panel 4, and two side panels 5 to rotate towards the inside of the bottom plate 1, thereby stacking the panels, greatly reducing the height of the storage box, reducing the occupied space, and facilitating the storage of the empty storage box itself.

[0050] When the storage box needs to be used to hold items, the top plate 2, front door panel 31, side door panel 51, and rear door panel 41 can all be opened independently for use, greatly improving convenience; and after each door panel is closed, it is locked through its respective locking structure to prevent spontaneous opening, with high stability.

[0051] The above are all the preferred embodiments of this application. The protection scope of this application is not limited by this. Therefore, all equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of this application should be covered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A storage box, comprising a bottom plate (1), a top plate (2), a front panel (3), a rear panel (4), and two side panels (5). The bottom plate (1), the top plate (2), the front panel (3), the rear panel (4), and the two side panels (5) are combined to form a box body, characterized in that: The bottom ends of the front panel (3), rear panel (4), and two side panels (5) are respectively rotatably connected to the bottom plate (1). A plurality of plug-in blocks (62) are fixed to the tops of the front panel (3), rear panel (4), and side panels (5). A top frame (21) is provided at the bottom of the top plate (2), and a plug-in groove (22) for plugging the plug-in block (62) is opened on the bottom surface of the top frame (21).

2. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: Elastic hooks (61) are fixed to the bottoms of the front panel (3), rear panel (4), and side panels (5). A plurality of hinge shafts (11) for hooking the elastic hooks (61) are fixed to the bottom plate (1).

3. The storage box according to claim 1, wherein: A top snap (26) is slidably connected to the top plate (2), and a top snap groove (27) for snap-connecting the top snap (26) is opened on the top frame (21).

4. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: Vent holes (23) are opened on the top plate (2), and a shielding cover (24) for shielding the vent holes (23) is placed on the top plate (2).

5. The storage box according to claim 1, wherein: A front door panel (31) is rotatably provided on the front panel (3).

6. The storage box according to claim 5, wherein: There are two front door panels (31). A slider (32) is slidably connected to one of the front door panels (31), and a sliding groove (33) for slidably connecting the slider (32) is opened on the other front door panel (31).

7. The storage box according to claim 5, wherein: A handle (34) is snap-connected to the front door panel (31).

8. The storage box according to claim 1, wherein: A side door panel (51) is rotatably provided on the side panel (5). A side snap (52) is slidably connected to the side door panel (51), and a side snap groove (53) for snap-connecting the side snap (52) is opened on the side panel (5).

9. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: Rollers (12) are rotatably provided at the bottom of the bottom plate (1).

10. The storage box according to claim 9, characterized in that: A fitting groove (25) adapted to the roller (12) is opened on the top surface of the top plate (2).

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  • Storage box

    CN214085739U