Shopping cart with improved structure

Abstract

A shopping cart with an improved structure comprises a bottom supporting frame body and a basket, a baffle is arranged at the position of an opening of the basket, and the bottom supporting frame body is of an integrally-formed structure and is formed by connecting a supporting leg module and a bottom supporting frame body top base. The basket comprises a bottom panel and side panels formed on the left side and the right side of the bottom panel, a front panel is further arranged on the basket, an upper frame ring plate is further formed above the two side panels and the front panel, a frame handle is further formed on the upper frame ring plate, and the rear side of the frame handle is flush with the baffle. A fixing piece is further installed between the bottom supporting frame body and the basket, the bottom of the fixing piece is detachably connected with the bottom supporting frame body, and the fixed top of the fixing piece is fixedly connected with the basket. The shopping cart has the advantages that the overall structure is optimized, integration and structural strength of the shopping cart are improved, and service life is guaranteed; assembly is convenient, combination is firm, use reliability is improved, materials and production cost are saved, and personal safety is protected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of shopping cart equipment, and specifically relates to a shopping cart with improved structure. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of my country's economy and society, people's living standards have gradually improved, and people's consumption capacity has continued to grow. Shopping in supermarkets, especially large shopping malls, has become a basic habit in people's daily lives. Shopping carts, as a mobile tool for consumers to temporarily store their selected goods, have been widely used. Consumers can push shopping carts while browsing shopping malls and supermarkets, and put the items they want to buy into the shopping baskets of the shopping carts.

[0003] Existing shopping carts mainly use a metal base with a plastic frame, which can greatly reduce equipment, production, and assembly costs. However, the base assembly is difficult and costly. Existing manufacturers have made many beneficial attempts, including some simple "U"-shaped base shopping carts. Most of them use a structure where the front wheel bracket and the rear wheel bracket are welded together. However, welding often leads to a complicated assembly process and high installation costs, and it is also not conducive to clean production. In addition, existing shopping carts generally have low structural strength and excessive size, making them inconvenient to push and pull. Furthermore, the handles on the rear of existing shopping carts often protrude from the cart. Such handles can not only accidentally bump into shoppers, but also cause wheelchair users to lean forward while shopping, potentially colliding with their bodies and posing a safety hazard.

[0004] In view of the above, it is necessary to make reasonable improvements to the existing shopping cart structure. To this end, the applicant has made beneficial designs, and the technical solution described below arose from this context. Utility Model Content

[0005] The objective of this invention is to provide a simple, practical, safe, reliable, and aesthetically pleasing shopping cart with an improved structure. This design helps to enhance the integration and strength of the overall structure by optimizing the bottom construction of the shopping cart, and improves the ease of assembly and the firmness of the connection by setting up fasteners that can securely connect the bottom support frame and the basket.

[0006] The present invention achieves its objective by providing an improved shopping cart, comprising a base support frame and a basket connected above the base support frame. One end of the basket is open along its length, and a pivotable baffle is located at the opening. The base support frame is a single-piece structure, consisting of a support leg module and a base support frame connecting to the support leg module. The basket includes a bottom panel, side panels on the left and right sides of the bottom panel, and a [missing information - likely a design feature or design element] located on the side of the basket away from the baffle along its length. A front panel is provided, and a rectangular upper frame plate is formed above the two side panels and the front panel. A frame handle is formed on the upper frame plate at a position corresponding to the baffle. The rear part of the frame handle is flush with the baffle, and the top end of the baffle is pivotally connected to the frame handle. A fixing member is also installed between the bottom support frame and the basket. The bottom of the fixing member is detachably connected to the bottom support frame connecting top seat of the bottom support frame, and the top of the fixing member is fixed to the basket, thereby realizing the connection between the bottom support frame and the basket.

[0007] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, the support foot module includes a pair of front support feet and a pair of rear support feet. The top ends of the two front support feet and the two rear support feet are connected together, and the bottom support frame connecting top seat is formed on the top of the front support feet and the rear support feet. The front support feet extend obliquely downward toward the front end of the basket, and the top ends of the two front support feet are set at an acute angle. The rear support feet extend obliquely downward toward the rear end of the basket, and the top ends of the two rear support feet are set at an obtuse angle.

[0008] In another specific embodiment of this utility model, a front support foot caster is installed at the bottom end of the front support foot away from the bottom support frame connecting top seat, and a rear support foot caster is installed at the bottom end of the rear support foot away from the bottom support frame connecting top seat.

[0009] In another specific embodiment of this utility model, the fixing member includes a vertically arranged lower fixing member connecting post and a fixing member upper mounting bracket formed on the lower fixing member connecting post; the lower fixing member connecting post can be inserted into and connected with the bottom support frame connecting top seat, while the upper fixing bracket is fixedly connected to the bottom panel of the basket, thereby realizing the fixed connection between the bottom support frame and the basket.

[0010] In another specific embodiment of this utility model, a bottom support frame connecting top seat mating hole extending downward from its top is provided on the bottom support frame connecting top seat. The shape of the bottom support frame connecting top seat mating hole is adapted to the shape of the lower connecting post of the fixing member. The lower connecting post of the fixing member can be inserted into the bottom support frame connecting top seat mating hole. A plurality of fixing post inner grooves are protruding along the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral wall of the lower connecting post of the fixing member. A plurality of bottom support frame connecting top seat mating hole insert strips are correspondingly provided along the circumferential direction on the inner peripheral wall of the bottom support frame connecting top seat mating hole. The plurality of bottom support frame connecting top seat mating hole insert strips can be mated and connected with their respective corresponding inner grooves of the fixing post, thereby realizing the mating connection between the bottom support frame connecting top seat and the lower connecting post of the fixing member.

[0011] In another specific embodiment of this utility model, a pair of mounting bracket connecting plates extending horizontally are formed on the top of the mounting bracket on the fixing component, and a plurality of mounting bracket connecting plate mating holes penetrating its thickness direction are provided on the mounting bracket connecting plate mating holes on the fixing component, and fasteners capable of mating and connecting with the bottom panel of the basket are provided in the mounting bracket connecting plates, thereby realizing the fixed connection between the mounting bracket on the fixing component and the basket.

[0012] In a further specific embodiment of this utility model, a plurality of bottom panel through holes are provided on the bottom panel at intervals in the horizontal and vertical directions. The bottom panel through holes are rectangular in shape and penetrate the thickness direction of the bottom panel. A plurality of side panel through holes are provided on the two side panels at equal intervals and penetrate the thickness direction of the side panels. Similarly, a plurality of front panel through holes are provided on the front panel at equal intervals and penetrate the thickness direction of the front panel.

[0013] In a further specific embodiment of the present invention, a pair of pivot plates with a question mark shape are formed at the upper end of the baffle in the height direction, and a plurality of baffle through holes are provided on the baffle at equal intervals, the baffle through holes penetrating the thickness direction of the baffle plate.

[0014] In another specific embodiment of this utility model, a pivot plate receiving groove is provided at the lower part of the frame handle and at the position of the pivot plate corresponding to the baffle. A pivot shaft is provided in the pivot plate receiving groove. The pivot plate is hung on the pivot shaft and can rotate around the pivot shaft toward the inside of the basket, thereby realizing the flipping of the baffle inside the basket.

[0015] In another specific embodiment of this utility model, a pair of baffle limiting grooves are provided on the upper side surface of the bottom panel near the opening of the basket. A hollow baffle limiting block is formed at the bottom end of the baffle and at the position corresponding to the baffle limiting groove. The baffle limiting groove extends parallel to the length direction of the bottom panel and gradually slopes downward from front to back. A fitting block is also formed at the rear end of the baffle limiting groove. In use, the fitting block is fitted into the baffle limiting block, thereby ensuring that the baffle can be stably fixed at the rear opening of the basket and preventing it from flipping over at will.

[0016] The present invention, by adopting the above-described structure, has the following beneficial effects: First, by setting an integrally molded structure with a support foot module and a bottom support frame connecting to the top seat, the structural strength and integration of the bottom of the shopping cart are effectively improved, making it simple and practical. Second, by setting a fixing component between the bottom support frame and the basket for fixing the two, a detachable plug-in connection is achieved between the bottom support frame and the fixing component, while the basket and the fixing component are fixedly connected by fasteners. The bottom support frame and the basket achieve an efficient and simple connection, improving the reliability of assembly. Furthermore, the corresponding connecting parts are fixed by plug-in or fastener connection, significantly reducing welding processes, which is environmentally friendly and energy-saving while effectively reducing production costs. Third, by setting a frame handle flush with the baffle at the rear of the upper frame plate, and ensuring that the frame handle does not protrude from the basket, the frame handle will not collide with forward-leaning passengers during the movement of the shopping cart, improving the overall visual appeal and aesthetics, and effectively protecting the safety of personnel while saving materials and production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Base support frame, 11. Support leg module, 111. Front support leg, 1111. Front support leg caster, 112. Rear support leg, 1121. Rear support leg caster, 12. Base support frame connecting top seat, 121. Base support frame connecting top seat mating hole, 1211. Base support frame connecting top seat mating hole insert strip; 2. Basketball basket, 21. Bottom panel, 211. Bottom panel through hole, 212. Baffle limiting groove, 2121. Fitting block, 22. Side panel, 221. Side panel 23. Front panel, 231. Front panel through hole, 24. Upper frame ring plate, 241. Frame handle, 2411. Pivot mounting plate receiving groove, 2412. Pivot shaft; 3. Baffle, 31. Pivot mounting plate, 32. Baffle through hole, 33. Baffle limiting block; 4. Fixing component, 41. Fixing component lower connecting post, 411. Fixing component connecting post inner groove, 42. Fixing component upper mounting bracket, 421. Fixing component upper mounting bracket connecting plate, 4211. Fixing component upper mounting bracket connecting plate mating hole. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The following will provide a detailed description by way of embodiments. However, the description of the embodiments is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any formal but not substantive equivalent transformations made based on the present utility model concept should be considered within the scope of the present utility model's technical solution.

[0021] In the following description, all directional or orientational concepts involving up, down, left, right, front, and back refer to the current situation. Figure 1 The description pertains to the location and state of the object, and therefore should not be construed as a specific limitation on the technical solution provided by this utility model.

[0022] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The image shows a shopping cart with an improved structure, including a base support frame 1 and a basket 2 connected above the base support frame 1. One end of the basket 2 is open in the longitudinal direction, and a baffle 3 that can pivot inside the basket 2 is provided at the opening position of the basket 2.

[0023] The key technical points of the present invention are as follows: the aforementioned base support frame 1 is an integrally formed structure, and the base support frame 1 is composed of a support foot module 11 and a base support frame connecting top seat 12 formed on the upper part of the support foot module 11. The integrally formed base support frame 1 is easy to process and effectively improves the integration and strength of the overall structure; the aforementioned basket 2 includes a bottom panel 21, side panels 22 formed on the left and right sides of the bottom panel 21, and a front panel 23 is provided on the side of the basket 2 away from the aforementioned baffle 3 in the length direction. Above the two aforementioned side panels 22 and the aforementioned front panel 23, there is also a... An upper frame plate 24 with a rectangular structure is formed. A frame handle 241 is also formed on the upper frame plate 24 at a position corresponding to the baffle 3. The rear part of the frame handle 241 is flush with the baffle 3. The top end of the baffle 3 is pivotally connected to the frame handle 241. A fixing member 4 is also installed between the bottom support frame 1 and the basket 2. The bottom of the fixing member 4 is detachably connected to the bottom support frame connecting top seat 12 of the bottom support frame 1, and the top of the fixing member 4 is fixedly connected to the basket 2, thereby realizing the connection between the bottom support frame 1 and the basket 2.

[0024] Furthermore, the aforementioned support leg module 11 includes a pair of front support legs 111 and a pair of rear support legs 112. The top ends of the two front support legs 111 and the two rear support legs 112 are connected together, and the aforementioned bottom support frame connecting top seat 12 is formed on the top of the aforementioned front support legs 111 and rear support legs 112. The aforementioned front support legs 111 extend obliquely towards the lower front end of the aforementioned basket 2 and are constructed in the shape of a straight frame tube, and the top ends of the two front support legs 111 are set at an acute angle. The aforementioned rear support legs 112 extend obliquely towards the lower rear end of the aforementioned basket 2 and are constructed in the shape of an arc frame tube, and the top ends of the two rear support legs 112 are set at an obtuse angle. In this embodiment, the front support legs 111 and the rear support legs 112 are both rounded and smoothed to avoid unnecessary trouble caused by their edges being too sharp.

[0025] In this embodiment, a front support foot caster wheel 1111 is installed at the bottom end of the aforementioned front support foot 111 away from the aforementioned bottom support frame connecting top seat 12, and a rear support foot caster wheel 1121 is installed at the bottom end of the aforementioned rear support foot 112 away from the aforementioned bottom support frame connecting top seat 12.

[0026] Furthermore, the aforementioned fixing member 4 includes a vertically arranged fixing member lower connecting post 41 and a fixing member upper mounting bracket 42 formed on the fixing member lower connecting post 41; the aforementioned fixing member lower connecting post 41 can be inserted into the aforementioned bottom support frame connecting top seat 12 and connected thereto, while the aforementioned fixing member upper mounting bracket 42 is fixedly connected to the aforementioned bottom panel 21 of the basketball hoop 2, thereby realizing the fixed connection between the aforementioned bottom support frame 1 and the basketball hoop 2.

[0027] Please continue reading Figure 1 and Figure 2 A bottom support frame connecting top seat 12 is provided with a bottom support frame connecting top seat mating hole 121 extending downward from its top. The shape of the bottom support frame connecting top seat mating hole 121 is adapted to the shape of the bottom connecting post 41 of the fixing member. The bottom connecting post 41 of the fixing member can be inserted into the bottom support frame connecting top seat mating hole 121. A plurality of fixing post inner grooves 411 are protruding along the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral wall of the bottom connecting post 41 of the fixing member. A plurality of bottom support frame connecting top seat mating hole insert strips 1211 are correspondingly provided along the circumferential direction on the inner peripheral wall of the bottom support frame connecting top seat mating hole 121. The plurality of bottom support frame connecting top seat mating hole insert strips 1211 can be mated and connected with their respective corresponding fixing post inner grooves 411, thereby realizing the mating connection between the bottom support frame connecting top seat 12 and the bottom connecting post 41 of the fixing member.

[0028] In this embodiment, a pair of mounting bracket connecting plates 421 extending horizontally are formed on the top of the aforementioned mounting bracket 42. Multiple mounting bracket connecting plate mating holes 4211 extending through the thickness direction are provided on these mounting bracket connecting plates 4211. Fasteners capable of mating with the bottom panel 21 of the aforementioned basket 2 are provided in the aforementioned mounting bracket connecting plate mating holes 4211, thereby achieving a fixed connection between the aforementioned mounting bracket 42 and the basket 2. In this embodiment, the aforementioned fasteners are preferably screws or bolts. Using screws to fix the shopping cart frame 1 and the shopping basket 2 together eliminates the point-to-point welding connection method used in the prior art, avoiding the generation of harmful gases and dust during welding, thus saving welding materials and further reducing production costs. It also improves the ease of assembly, making it simple and practical.

[0029] Furthermore, a plurality of horizontally and vertically spaced bottom panel through holes 211 are provided on the aforementioned bottom panel 21. The aforementioned bottom panel through holes 211 are rectangular in shape and penetrate the thickness direction of the bottom panel 21. A plurality of equally spaced side panel through holes 221 are provided on the two aforementioned side panels 22, and the side panel through holes 221 penetrate the thickness direction of the aforementioned side panels 22. A plurality of equally spaced front panel through holes 231 are also provided on the aforementioned front panel 23, and the aforementioned front panel through holes 23 also penetrate the thickness direction of the aforementioned front panel 23. Preferably, in this embodiment, the aforementioned side panel through holes 221 and front panel through holes 231 are both inclined elliptical holes. Of course, the shape of the holes is not limited to elliptical holes, and can also be square holes, circular holes, waist-shaped holes, etc.

[0030] Please continue reading Figure 2 A pair of pivot plates 31 with a question mark shape are formed at the upper end of the aforementioned baffle 3 in the height direction, and a number of baffle through holes 32 are provided on the baffle 3 at equal intervals, the baffle through holes 32 penetrating the thickness direction of the aforementioned baffle 3 plate.

[0031] In this embodiment, a pivot plate receiving groove 2411 is provided at the lower part of the aforementioned frame handle 241 and at the position of the pivot plate 31 corresponding to the aforementioned baffle 3. A pivot shaft 2412 is provided in the pivot plate receiving groove 2411. The aforementioned pivot plate 31 is hung on the pivot shaft 2412 and can rotate around the pivot shaft 2412 toward the inside of the aforementioned basket 2, thereby realizing the flipping of the baffle 3 inside the basket 2. With this setting, when supermarket staff are organizing shopping carts, they push and stack multiple shopping carts in sequence. At this time, the baffle 3 flips upward to the maximum position so that the blue frame 2 of the next shopping cart can enter the blue frame 2 of the previous shopping cart, thereby optimizing the space.

[0032] Preferably, a pair of baffle limiting grooves 212 are provided on the upper side surface of the aforementioned bottom panel 21 near the opening of the basket 2. At the bottom end of the aforementioned baffle 3, and at the position corresponding to the aforementioned baffle limiting grooves 212, a hollow baffle limiting block 33 is formed. The baffle limiting grooves 212 extend parallel to the length direction of the bottom panel 21 and gradually slope downward from front to back. A fitting block 2121 is also formed at the rear end of the baffle limiting grooves 212. In use, the aforementioned fitting block 2121 is fitted into the baffle limiting block 33, thereby ensuring that the baffle 3 can be stably fixed at the rear opening of the aforementioned basket 2, thereby preventing it from flipping over at will.

[0033] It should be noted that the above embodiments can be freely combined as needed. The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0034] In summary, the technical solution provided by this utility model makes up for the shortcomings of the prior art, successfully completes the invention task, and faithfully realizes the technical effects described by the applicant in the above technical effect column.

Claims

1. A shopping cart with improved structure, comprising a base support frame (1) and a basket (2) connected above the base support frame (1), wherein one end of the basket (2) is open in the longitudinal direction, and a baffle (3) pivotable within the basket (2) is provided at the opening position of the basket (2), characterized in that: The bottom support frame (1) is an integrally formed structure, and the bottom support frame (1) is composed of a support foot module (11) and a bottom support frame connecting top seat (12) formed on the support foot module (11); the basket (2) includes a bottom panel (21), side panels (22) formed on the left and right sides of the bottom panel (21), and a front panel (23) is provided on the side of the basket (2) away from the baffle (3) in the length direction. Above the two side panels (22) and the front panel (23), an upper frame ring plate (24) with a rectangular structure is formed. Furthermore, a frame handle (241) is formed at the position corresponding to the baffle (3). The rear part of the frame handle (241) is flush with the baffle (3), and the top end of the baffle (3) is pivotally connected to the frame handle (241). A fixing member (4) is also installed between the bottom support frame (1) and the basket (2). The bottom of the fixing member (4) is detachably connected to the bottom support frame connecting top seat (12) of the bottom support frame (1), and the top of the fixing member (4) is fixedly connected to the basket (2), thereby realizing the connection between the bottom support frame (1) and the basket (2).

2. The shopping cart with improved structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support leg module (11) includes a pair of front support legs (111) and a pair of rear support legs (112). The top ends of the two front support legs (111) and the two rear support legs (112) are connected together, and the bottom support frame connecting top seat (12) is formed on the top of the front support legs (111) and the rear support legs (112). The front support legs (111) extend obliquely towards the lower front end of the basket (2), and the top ends of the two front support legs (111) are set at an acute angle. The rear support legs (112) extend obliquely towards the lower rear end of the basket (2), and the top ends of the two rear support legs (112) are set at an obtuse angle.

3. The shopping cart with improved structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A front support foot caster wheel (1111) is installed at the bottom end of the front support foot (111) away from the bottom support frame connecting top seat (12), and a rear support foot caster wheel (1121) is installed at the bottom end of the rear support foot (112) away from the bottom support frame connecting top seat (12).

4. The shopping cart with improved structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing member (4) includes a vertically arranged fixing member lower connecting post (41) and a fixing member upper mounting bracket (42) formed on the fixing member lower connecting post (41); the fixing member lower connecting post (41) can be inserted into the bottom support frame connecting top seat (12) and connected thereto, while the fixing member upper mounting bracket (42) is fixedly connected to the bottom panel (21) of the basket (2), thereby realizing the fixed connection between the bottom support frame (1) and the basket (2).

5. A shopping cart with an improved structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: A bottom support frame connecting top seat (12) is provided with a bottom support frame connecting top seat mating hole (121) extending downward from its top. The shape of the bottom support frame connecting top seat mating hole (121) is adapted to the shape of the lower connecting post (41) of the fixing member. The lower connecting post (41) of the fixing member can be inserted into the bottom support frame connecting top seat mating hole (121). Furthermore, multiple fixing member connectors are provided on the outer peripheral wall of the lower connecting post (41) along its circumferential direction. The inner groove (411) of the connecting column is provided, and a plurality of bottom support frame connecting top seat mating holes (1211) are correspondingly provided on the inner peripheral wall of the bottom support frame connecting top seat mating hole (121) along its circumferential direction. The plurality of bottom support frame connecting top seat mating hole mating holes (1211) can be mated and connected with the inner groove (411) of the connecting column of the fixing component, thereby realizing the mating connection between the bottom support frame connecting top seat (12) and the lower connecting column (41) of the fixing component.

6. A shopping cart with an improved structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: A pair of mounting bracket connecting plates (421) extending horizontally are formed on the top of the mounting bracket (42). Multiple mounting bracket connecting plate mating holes (4211) extending through its thickness are provided on the mounting bracket connecting plate (4211). Fasteners that can be mated with the bottom panel (21) of the basket (2) are provided in the mounting bracket connecting plate mating holes (4211), thereby realizing the fixed connection between the mounting bracket (42) and the basket (2).

7. A shopping cart with improved structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple horizontally and vertically spaced bottom panel through holes (211) are provided on the bottom panel (21). The bottom panel through holes (211) are rectangular in shape and penetrate the thickness direction of the bottom panel (21). Multiple equally spaced side panel through holes (221) are provided on the two side panels (22), and the side panel through holes (221) penetrate the thickness direction of the side panels (22). Similarly, multiple equally spaced front panel through holes (231) are provided on the front panel (23), and the front panel through holes (231) also penetrate the thickness direction of the front panel (23).

8. A shopping cart with improved structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pair of pivot plates (31) with a question mark shape are formed at the upper end of the baffle (3) in the height direction, and a number of baffle through holes (32) are provided on the baffle (3) at equal intervals, the baffle through holes (32) penetrating the thickness direction of the baffle (3).

9. A shopping cart with an improved structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: A pivot plate receiving groove (2411) is provided at the lower part of the frame handle (241) and at the position of the pivot plate (31) corresponding to the baffle (3). A pivot shaft (2412) is provided in the pivot plate receiving groove (2411). The pivot plate (31) is hung on the pivot shaft (2412) and can rotate around the pivot shaft (2412) toward the inside of the basket (2), thereby realizing the flipping of the baffle (3) inside the basket (2).

10. A shopping cart with an improved structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: A pair of baffle limiting grooves (212) are provided on the upper side surface of the bottom panel (21) near the opening of the basket (2). A hollow baffle limiting block (33) is formed at the bottom end of the baffle (3) and at the position corresponding to the baffle limiting groove (212). The baffle limiting groove (212) extends parallel to the length direction of the bottom panel (21) and gradually slopes downward from front to back. A fitting block (2121) is also formed at the rear end of the baffle limiting groove (212). In use, the fitting block (2121) is fitted into the baffle limiting block (33) to ensure that the baffle (3) can be stably fixed at the rear opening of the basket (2) and prevent it from flipping over at will.

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