Side opening type storage device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of storage articles, and particularly relates to a side opening type storage device. Comprising a shell with a front opening; the main body is rotationally arranged in the front opening, a containing space and a storage inlet are formed in the main body, and the main body further has a closed state in which the storage inlet is closed in the shell and an open state in which at least part of the storage inlet is exposed out of the side face of the shell; and the main body can be rotationally switched between the closed state and the open state. Due to the fact that the main body is opened in a side-opening rotating mode, the whole storage device can be placed in a cabinet more conveniently, when the storage device is used, the main body is directly opened in a side mode and rotated out, articles can be placed in or taken out from the exposed storage inlet, the whole storage device does not need to be taken out, and the storage device is very convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of storage products technology, and specifically refers to a side-opening storage device. Background Technology

[0002] Existing storage devices such as rice containers typically include a storage body and a cover that is detachable or rotatable on the storage body. The cover is usually located on top of the storage body, especially in storage devices placed in kitchen cabinets for storing granular foods such as rice and soybeans.

[0003] For example, a rice storage bucket disclosed in the prior art CN108143322A has a sliding rice dispensing bucket at the bottom, allowing rice to be dispensed by moving the dispensing bucket. However, since the storage inlet is located at the top and is covered by a lid, the lid still needs to be removed before rice can be placed in, which is inconvenient. Some on the market also have a rotatable lid, but when the lid is located at the top, rotating and folding it increases the vertical height. If the storage space of the rice bucket is low, the lid cannot be opened, and the rice bucket is required to open the lid, which limits the usage environment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the above problems by providing a side-opening, flip-type storage device that facilitates users in placing and retrieving items.

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows:

[0006] This utility model proposes a side-opening storage device, which includes a shell with a front opening; a main body rotatably disposed within the front opening, and the main body having an accommodating space and a storage inlet. The main body further has the following characteristics: in a closed state, the storage inlet is enclosed inside the shell; in an open state, at least a portion of the storage inlet is exposed on the side of the shell. The main body can rotate and switch between the closed state and the open state.

[0007] Preferably, the side-opening storage device proposed in this utility model may also have the following feature: a buffer is provided between the outer shell and the main body, which acts on the main body to provide a buffering force when the main body rotates.

[0008] Preferably, the side-opening storage device proposed in this utility model may also have the following features: the main body has a horizontally arranged inner bottom plate, and an installation space for installing the buffer is formed between the inner bottom plate and the outer bottom plate of the outer shell; a first mounting seat is provided on the side of the outer bottom plate facing the inner bottom plate, and a second mounting seat is provided on the side of the inner bottom plate facing the outer bottom plate; one end of the buffer is mounted on the first mounting seat, and the other end is mounted on the second mounting seat.

[0009] Preferably, the side-opening storage device proposed in this utility model may also have the following features: the outer bottom plate has a mounting groove on the side facing the inner bottom plate, the mounting groove is used to slide the first mounting seat, and the bottom of the mounting groove is provided with a limiting through hole, the bottom surface of the first mounting seat is provided with a limiting protrusion that can be embedded in the limiting through hole, and the rear side of the limiting protrusion is engaged with the inner wall of the limiting through hole.

[0010] Preferably, the side-opening storage device proposed in this utility model may also have the following features: at least one pair of protruding edges are formed on the side of the outer bottom plate facing the inner bottom plate, and a mounting groove is formed between the pair of protruding edges. The protruding edges are also formed on the front side of the first mounting seat and have a blocking edge that can abut against the side of the first mounting seat. The blocking edge and the limiting through hole respectively limit the front and rear of the first mounting seat.

[0011] Preferably, the side-opening storage device proposed in this utility model may also have the following features: a counterweight is provided inside the outer shell or a suction cup is provided at the bottom of the outer shell.

[0012] Preferably, the side-opening storage device proposed in this utility model may also have the following features: the outer shell includes: a housing having an outer top plate and an outer bottom plate, wherein a receiving cavity for accommodating the main body is formed between the outer top plate and the outer bottom plate, and one side of the receiving cavity has a front opening; a front cover plate covering the front opening and combined with the main body; and a sealing member installed on the front opening for forming a seal between the main body or the front cover plate and the housing; the front cover plate is provided with a force-applying part for changing the main body from the closed state to the open state.

[0013] Preferably, the side-opening storage device proposed in this utility model may also have the following features: the main body is barrel-shaped and has an inner front plate, an inner rear plate, an inner bottom plate, and two inner side plates. The inner front plate, inner rear plate, inner bottom plate, and two inner side plates form the accommodating space with the storage entrance at the top. The inner front plate is fixed to the front cover plate. The outer bottom plate is provided with a rotating seat with a rotating hole. The bottom of the inner front plate or the front side of the inner bottom plate is provided with a rotating shaft rotatably mounted on the rotating hole. The front cover plate covers the outside of the rotating seat and the rotating shaft.

[0014] Preferably, the side-opening storage device proposed in this utility model may also have the following features: at least one rotating support seat is provided on the outer bottom plate, and a support surface is formed on the rotating support seat; at least one rotating support block is provided at the bottom of the inner front plate, the bottom of the rotating support block is semi-circular, and it rotates and cooperates with the support surface.

[0015] Preferably, the side-opening storage device proposed in this utility model may also have the following feature: a blocking part is provided on the side of the storage inlet away from the front cover plate, and when the main body is rotated, the blocking part is used to prevent items in the storage space from falling from the rear.

[0016] Preferably, the side-opening storage device proposed in this utility model may also have the following features: the other side of the accommodating cavity has a rear opening, and a rear cover is detachably installed at the rear opening. The rear cover is a flat rear cover plate, or the rear cover is a hollow three-dimensional shape and has: a rear cover body, which has a storage cavity for storing items and opening to the rear side, and a cover plate that is detachably or rotatably installed on the rear opening of the storage cavity.

[0017] Preferably, the side-opening storage device proposed in this utility model may also have the following features: it further includes a force-applying part for driving the main body to rotate, the force-applying part being an electric drive unit disposed between the outer shell and the main body; or, the force-applying part being a handle disposed on the outer shell or the main body.

[0018] The outstanding and beneficial technical effects of this utility model compared to the prior art are:

[0019] 1. The side-opening storage device provided by this utility model uses a side-opening and flipping method to open the main body, making it more convenient to place the entire storage device in the cabinet. When in use, the main body can be rotated out by simply opening the side, and items can be put in or taken out from the exposed storage entrance. It is suitable for compact cabinets and does not require moving the entire storage device, which is very convenient.

[0020] 2. This utility model has a buffer between the outer shell and the main body. When the main body is opened or closed, the buffer provides a buffering force. On the one hand, it can offset part of the gravity, making it easier to open and close the main body. On the other hand, it can prevent the main body from hitting the outer shell when rotating due to excessive gravity or external force, thus improving the user experience.

[0021] 3. To facilitate the installation of the buffer, the inner shell is provided with a first mounting seat, and the bottom of the main body is integrally formed with a second mounting seat. One end of the buffer is first connected to the first mounting seat through a pin, and the other end is connected to the second mounting seat through a pin. After the main body is rotated and installed in the shell, the first mounting seat slides into the predetermined position along the mounting groove and is fixed, which solves the problem of the buffer being inconvenient to install in a narrow space.

[0022] 4. The main body and shell of this utility model adopt an embedded hidden rotating structure (the front cover plate covers the outside of the rotating seat and the rotating shaft and is embedded in the shell), and a sealing element is provided between the shell and the main body or between the shell and the front cover plate, which solves the problem of sealing difficulties in the hidden rotating structure and improves the aesthetics of the product.

[0023] 5. After the main body of the present invention is closed, since its own gravity direction is consistent with the rotation closing direction of the main body, the sealing between the main body and the shell can be further improved; in other words, the greater the storage weight of the main body, the better the sealing effect, thereby reducing the risk of food and other items getting damp.

[0024] 6. A blocking part is provided on the side of the storage inlet away from the front cover. When the main body rotates, the blocking part is used to prevent items in the storage space from falling from the rear. A front stop is provided on the front side of the main body to prevent items in the storage space from falling from the front.

[0025] 7. This utility model provides a self-locking component between the main body and the shell. When the main body is opened, the self-locking component positions the main body in the open state, making it convenient for users to take out the items inside. When the main body is closed, only an external force is needed to overcome the self-locking force of the self-locking component.

[0026] 8. This utility model has a back cover on the rear opening of the outer shell to realize a simple storage device; or a back cover body and a back cover can be set on the rear opening to form a standard storage device with extra storage space. A water bag or other counterweight can be set in the storage space to prevent the storage device from tipping over when it is opened; or desiccants, insect repellents or other items can be set in it.

[0027] 9. In another embodiment, the present invention may provide a suction cup at the bottom rear of the outer shell, which can be attracted to the platform surface where the storage device is placed. When the main body is opened and the center of gravity of the storage device moves forward, the suction cup can play a fixing role to prevent it from tipping forward. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model when the main body is in the closed state.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the main body of Embodiment 1 of this utility model when it is in the closed state.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model when the main body is in the open state.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the outer shell of Embodiment 1 of this utility model from the rear side.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the outer shell of Embodiment 1 of this utility model from the front view.

[0033] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the main body of Embodiment 1 of this utility model from the front view.

[0034] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the main body of Embodiment 1 of this utility model from the rear side.

[0035] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the main body of Embodiment 1 of this utility model from the bottom view.

[0036] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0037] Figure 10 This is an exploded view of the structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0038] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the main body of Embodiment 1 of this utility model when it is in the open state.

[0039] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the lock body in Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0040] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the lock cylinder installation structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0041] Figure 14 This is a structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0042] Figure 15 This is an exploded view of the structure of Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0043] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the outer shell of Embodiment 3 of this utility model.

[0044] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the main body of Embodiment 3 of this utility model.

[0045] Figure 18 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the outer shell of Embodiment 4 of this utility model.

[0046] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the blocking part in Embodiment 4 of this utility model.

[0047] Figure 20 This is a structural schematic diagram from the rear view of Embodiment 5 of this utility model.

[0048] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the back cover in Embodiment 5 of this utility model.

[0049] Reference numerals: Outer shell 1, outer top plate 11, outer bottom plate 12, mounting plate 121, protruding edge 122, mounting groove 123, limiting through hole 124, blocking edge 125, support foot pad 126, front support foot 127, rear support foot 128, outer side plate 13, accommodating cavity 14, front opening 141, sealing groove 1411, baffle 1412, rear opening 142, front cover plate 15, mounting hole 151, rear cover 16, rear cover body 161, cover plate 162, storage cavity 163, rear bottom support foot 164, rotating seat 17, rotating hole 171, rotating support seat 172, supporting surface 173, main body 2, accommodating space 21, storage entrance 22, rear side edge 221, fixing groove 222, inner front plate 23, rotating Support leg 231, rotating support block 232, through hole 233, inner rear plate 24, inner bottom plate 25, inner side plate 26, rotating shaft 27, buffer 3, first mounting base 31, limiting protrusion 311, second mounting base 32, seal 4, embedded handle 5, embedded body 51, blocking part 7, fixing plate 71, limiting plate 72, baffle 73, side baffle 74, locking pin 81, lock body 82, lock shell 821, lock hook 822, lock cylinder 823, pawl 8231, lock groove 8232, spring 824, first magnetic block 83, second magnetic block 84, locking block 85, first inclined guide block 851, second inclined guide block 861, slot 86, handle seat 91, handle handle 92, handle seat rear plate 93. Detailed Implementation

[0050] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments:

[0051] It should be understood that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., depicted in the accompanying drawings of the embodiments in this specification are merely for illustrative purposes and to facilitate understanding and reading by those skilled in the art. They are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this application and therefore have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives achieved by this application, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application. Furthermore, the terms such as "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," and "right" used in the embodiments of this specification are merely for clarity and not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this application. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of implementation of this application.

[0052] When an element is referred to as "connected," "set," or "installed" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or indirectly connected, set, or installed to the other element through an intermediary element. The descriptions using terms such as "first," "second," etc., in this application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Furthermore, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0053] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0054] <Example 1>

[0055] This embodiment proposes a side-opening storage device, particularly a storage device for storing granular objects such as rice and soybeans. Figures 1-3 As shown, the storage device includes a housing 1 and a main body 2. The main body 2 is rotatably disposed within the housing 1, and the interior of the main body 2 has a storage space 21 for storing items and a placement inlet 22 for inserting items. The main body 2 also has a closed state and an open state. When in the closed state, as shown... Figure 2 As shown, the storage inlet 22 is enclosed inside the outer casing 1, meaning the entire main body 2 is located inside the outer casing 1; when in the open state, as... Figure 3As shown, at least part of the storage inlet 22 is exposed outside the outer casing 1, allowing the user to place items into or remove items from the storage space 21. A rotating mechanism is provided between the main body 2 and the outer casing 1, enabling the main body 2 to rotate relative to the outer casing under the drive of the rotating mechanism, thereby switching the main body 2 between a closed state and an open state. In addition, a buffer 3 is provided between the outer casing 1 and the main body 2. The buffer 3 acts on the main body 2 to provide a buffering force when the main body rotates, preventing the main body 2 from instantly falling back to its original position due to its gravity, which would produce a strong impact sound or even cause the storage device to shake.

[0056] In this embodiment, the storage inlet 22 is located at the top of the accommodating space 21, meaning the main body 2 has a barrel-shaped structure with an open top, and its bottom is rotatably mounted on the outer shell 1 via a rotating mechanism, i.e., the rotating mechanism is located at the bottom of the main body 2. Specifically, as... Figures 3-5 As shown, the outer casing 1 includes a shell, a front cover plate 15, and a rear cover 16. The shell is integrally formed by an outer top plate 11, an outer bottom plate 12, and two outer side plates 13 located on the left and right sides. A receiving cavity 14 for accommodating the main body 2 is formed between the outer top plate 11, the outer bottom plate 12, and the two outer side plates 13. The receiving cavity 14 has a front opening 141 and a rear opening 142 on its front and rear sides, respectively. The front cover plate 15 is openable and closable at the front opening 141, and the rear cover 16 is located at the rear opening 142. Figures 6-8 As shown, the main body 2 is barrel-shaped and has an inner front plate 23, an inner rear plate 24, an inner bottom plate 25 and two inner side plates 26. The inner front plate 23, the inner rear plate 24, the inner bottom plate 25 and the two inner side plates 26 form a receiving space 21 with a storage entrance 22 at the top. The inner front plate 23 is fixed to the front cover plate 15.

[0057] A rotating seat 17 is provided on the bottom front side of the housing (i.e., the front side of the outer bottom plate 12 located at the front opening 141). A rotating hole 171 is provided within the rotating seat 17. A rotating shaft 27, rotatably mounted on the rotating hole 171, is provided on the bottom of the inner front plate 23 or the front side of the inner bottom plate 25. The mutual rotation between the main body 2 and the housing is achieved through the cooperation of the rotating shaft 27 and the rotating hole 171. In this embodiment, as... Figure 5 As shown, the front side of the outer base plate 12 extends upward at the front opening 141 to form a mounting plate 121. The left and right sides of the mounting plate 121 protrude outward near their ends to form rotating seats 17 (left rotating seat and right rotating seat). The left and right rotating seats have rotating holes 171 facing the left and right sides respectively. Figure 6 As shown, the bottom ends of the inner front plate 23 extend downward to form two rotating feet 231 (left rotating foot and right rotating foot) corresponding to the two rotating seats. The left rotating foot and right rotating foot protrude to the right and left sides (i.e., the direction corresponding to the rotating hole 171) respectively to form a rotating shaft 27, as shown. Figure 9As shown, the two rotating shafts 27 are respectively inserted into the corresponding rotating holes 171. In order to enable the main body 2 and the outer shell to rotate slowly during the rotation process, a damping structure can be provided on the rotating shafts 27.

[0058] like Figure 5 As shown, a rotating support 172 is also provided in the middle of the mounting plate 121 between the two rotating seats 17, and at least one supporting surface 173 is formed on the upper side of the rotating support 172; correspondingly, as Figure 6 As shown, at least one rotating support block 232 is provided at the bottom center of the inner front plate 23, between the two rotating legs 231. The bottom of the rotating support block 232 is semi-circular, and its center is coaxial with the rotating shaft 27. The bottom of the rotating support block 232 rotates and engages with the support surface 173, providing support for the rotation of the main body 2, sharing the load-bearing pressure of the rotating shaft 27, and increasing the strength and lifespan of the rotating structure. The support surface 173 can be arc-shaped or flat, preferably arc-shaped, so that the contact area with the rotating support block 232 is larger and the support effect is better.

[0059] The front cover 15 is installed over the front opening 141. Its inner side is connected to the inner front plate 23 of the main body 2 by a snap or fastener. The front cover 15 covers the outside of the rotating seat 17, the rotating shaft 27, and the rotating support block 232, forming an embedded and hidden internal rotating structure. To ensure the airtightness of the main body 2 in the closed state, a sealing element 4 is provided between the rear side of the inner front plate 23 and the front opening 141. The sealing element 4 is square. Sealing edges extend around the inner edge of the front opening 141. In this embodiment, the sealing edges extend to the outer top plate 11, the outer bottom plate 12, and the two outer side plates 13 near the front end, dividing the accommodating cavity 14 into two spaces. The rear space is larger and is used to accommodate the storage part of the main body 2. The front space is smaller and is used for the fitting of the inner front plate 23 and the front cover 15. The shape of the front cover 15 is consistent with the shape of the front opening. When the main body 2 is in the closed state, the front cover or the inner front plate is embedded in the front opening, making the overall appearance more aesthetically pleasing.

[0060] The sealing edge is recessed inward to form a sealing groove 1411. The sealing element 4 is embedded in the sealing groove 1411. By placing the sealing element 4 here, the end faces of the outer shell 1 and the main body 2 are completely fitted together, achieving a surface seal without dead angles and improving the sealing performance of the storage device.

[0061] like Figure 11As shown, the bottom sealing groove 1411 and the rotating seat 17 are both located on the bottom sealing edge (i.e., mounting plate 121). The bottom sealing groove 1411 is located above the rotating seat 17, and a rotation clearance space is formed below the rotating seat 17. Since the front cover and inner front plate of this embodiment are embedded in the outer shell, the rotation clearance space can prevent the bottom of the front cover and inner front plate from interfering with the outer shell when rotating. This design can effectively solve the sealing problem and rotation interference problem of this type of embedded rotating structure.

[0062] like Figure 10 As shown, the front cover plate 15 is provided with a force-applying part for changing the main body 2 from the closed state to the open state. In this embodiment, the force-applying part is an embedded handle 5 located at the upper part of the front cover plate 15, which has an inner side that extends into a receiving space and has a front stop. A long, narrow mounting hole 151 is provided near the top of the front cover plate 15. The embedded handle 5 protrudes inward to form an embedded body 51. A through hole 233 with a matching shape is provided on the inner front plate 23 corresponding to the mounting hole 151. The embedded body 51 is set through the through hole 233. At the same time, a front retainer 6 protruding towards the accommodating space is also installed at the through hole 233. The front retainer 6 can also be regarded as a front retainer. It is fitted around the outer periphery of the embedded body 51 and is used to fix the embedded body 51 to the main body 2. At the same time, the front retainer 6 is horizontally set on the upper part of the inner front plate 23. When the main body 2 is open, it blocks the items in the accommodating space 21, preventing them from falling out along the inner side of the inner front plate 23 when the main body is opened (especially when the items stored inside are granular foods such as rice and beans, they are easy to slide out and fall out if there is no obstruction).

[0063] In this embodiment, to prevent interference between the inner rear plate 24 and the outer shell 1 when the inner rear plate 24 rotates, the vertical height of the inner rear plate 24 of the main body 2 is set lower than the vertical height of the inner front plate 23. When the main body 2 rotates inward from the open state to the closed state, the internal items tend to move backward. To prevent the internal items from spilling out from the opening at the top of the main body 2 (i.e., the storage inlet 22), such as... Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, a blocking part 7 is integrally or separately provided on the inner rear plate 24 of the main body 2. In this embodiment, the blocking part 7 is separately provided on the upper rear side of the main body 22. Several downwardly recessed fixing grooves 222 are provided on the rear edge 221 of the storage inlet 22. A fixing plate 71 that can be embedded in the fixing groove 222 is formed at the lower edge of the blocking part 7. The fixing plate 71 is fixed in the fixing groove 222 by fasteners (such as screws or bolts). At the same time, several limiting holes 223 are also provided at the rear edge 221 of the storage inlet 22. A limiting plate 72 that can be inserted into the limiting hole 223 is formed at the edge of the blocking part 7 and is located diagonally below the fixing groove 222. The fixing groove 222 and the limiting hole 223 together form an upper and lower limit for the blocking part 7, which enhances the connection between the blocking part 7 and the main body 2 and prevents the blocking part 7 from falling off due to the impact of the blocked item being too heavy.

[0064] like Figure 7 As shown, the rear edge of the storage inlet is provided with several vertical reinforcing ribs to increase the installation strength of the blocking part 7.

[0065] The blocking part 7 is a long, strip-shaped, cap-like structure with bent ends, and has a baffle 73 that is combined with the inner rear plate 24, and side baffles 74 that are combined with the upper rear sections of the two inner side plates 26, such as... Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, when the main body 2 is in the closed state, the baffle 73 and the inner rear plate 24 are arranged at an angle; Figure 11 As shown, when the main body 2 is in the open state, the baffle 73 is basically parallel to the outer top plate 11 of the housing 1. The housing 1 is provided with a retaining edge 1412 near the top of the front opening 141. A sealing groove 1411 for installing the sealing element 4 is formed on one side of the retaining edge 1412. When the main body 2 is in the open state, the front edge of the baffle 73 abuts against the retaining edge 1412, thereby blocking the main body 2.

[0066] To prevent the main body (including the items) from automatically closing due to the center of gravity being on the inside, a self-locking component is provided between the stop 1412 and the blocking part 7 to prevent the main body 2 from detaching from the housing when it is in the open state. That is, the self-locking component, the stop 1412 and the blocking part 7 form a rotation positioning mechanism. When the main body is in the open position, the blocking part and the stop can be positioned by the self-locking component, freeing the user's hands and making it convenient to pick up items.

[0067] like Figure 16 As shown, guide blocks 18 are also provided on both sides of the inner wall of the outer casing located on the flange 1412. When the main body 2 is opened, the guide blocks 18 can guide the two sides of the blocking part 7, making the locking of the self-locking assembly smoother and improving the user experience. In this embodiment, as... Figures 11-13As shown, the self-locking assembly is a push-button elastic latch, having a locking pin 81 formed on the retaining edge 1412 and a lock body 82 installed on the front edge of the baffle 73 of the blocking part 7. The lock body 82 has: a lock shell 821, a lock hook 822, a lock cylinder 823, and an elastic element (spring 824). A mounting hole is provided in the middle of the front edge of the baffle 73, and the lock shell 821 is fixed in the mounting hole. The lock hook 822 is installed in the lock shell 821. The front end of the lock cylinder 823 has a claw 8231 that extends out of the lock shell 821 and is used to cooperate with the locking pin 81, and a lock groove 8232 located inside the lock shell 821 and is used to cooperate with the lock hook 822. The spring 824 is installed between the lock cylinder 823 and the lock shell 821 and is used to act on the lock cylinder 823. The working principle of the push-button elastic latch is prior art and will not be described in detail here. When the main body 2 rotates outward, the pawl 8231 collidees with the locking pin 81 located on the stop edge, and the locking pin 81 can engage with the pawl 8231, thereby locking the main body 2 in the open state. When it is necessary to return to the closed state, first pull the main body 2 outward to unlock the self-locking component, and then push the main body 2 inward to rotate it back to the closed state, or the main body 2 can be reset to the closed state by its own weight.

[0068] like Figure 2 As shown, an installation space for mounting a buffer 3 is formed between the inner bottom plate 25 and the outer bottom plate 12 of the main body 2. The buffer 3 is a damping buffer or a spring buffer. Figure 4 As shown, a first mounting base 31 is provided on the side of the outer base plate 12 facing the inner base plate 25, such as... Figure 8 As shown, a second mounting base 32 is provided on the side of the inner bottom plate 25 facing the outer bottom plate 12. One end of the buffer 3 is mounted on the first mounting base 31, and the other end is mounted on the second mounting base 32. Specifically, as... Figure 4 As shown, at least one pair of protruding edges 122 protrude upwards on the side of the outer bottom plate 12 facing the inner bottom plate, and a mounting groove 123 is formed between the pair of protruding edges 122. A first mounting seat 31 is slidably mounted in the mounting groove 123. Figure 11 As shown, a limiting through hole 124 is provided at the bottom of the mounting groove 123, and a limiting protrusion 311 is provided on the bottom surface of the first mounting base 31 that can be embedded in the limiting through hole 124. The rear side of the limiting protrusion 311 is engaged with the inner wall of the limiting through hole 124; Figure 4 As shown, the first mounting base 31 is T-shaped with a bent structure on its side. A protruding edge 122, located at the front of the bent structure of the first mounting base 31, forms a blocking edge 125 that can abut against the bent structure on the side of the first mounting base 31. This blocking edge 125 and the limiting through hole 142 respectively limit the front and rear movement of the first mounting base 31. A foot pad 126 is also provided at the bottom of the outer base plate 12 corresponding to the limiting through hole 124, which can block and cover the limiting through hole 124. Figure 8As shown, the inner bottom plate 25 has a pair of downwardly protruding edges 251 on the side facing the outer bottom plate 12, and the ends of the edges 251 form a second mounting base 32. In this embodiment, only one buffer 3 is provided, so its position is best set in the middle of the inner bottom plate 25 and the outer bottom plate 12. When the size of the main body 2 is large and the stored items are heavy, multiple buffers 3 can be provided and evenly distributed at the bottom. Since the installation space formed between the inner bottom plate 25 and the outer bottom plate 12 of the main body 2 is relatively limited, the sliding installation method of the first mounting base 31 is more convenient for installation. Specifically, during installation, the buffer 3 is first installed on the second mounting base 32, and then the first mounting base 31 is slid into the mounting groove along the two protruding edges 122 of the outer bottom plate 12 until the limiting protrusion 311 is engaged with the limiting through hole 124 to complete the installation.

[0069] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 and Figure 11 As shown, the rear cover 16 has a hollow, three-dimensional shape and includes a rear cover body 161 and a cover plate 162. The rear cover body 161 has a storage cavity 163 inside, which opens to the rear for storing items. The cover plate 162 is detachable or rotatable and covers the rear opening of the storage cavity 163. This storage cavity 163 can be used to store items, which can serve as a load-bearing component, such as placing water bags or counterweights, to prevent the main body 2 from tipping forward when opened due to excessive weight of the items stored inside. Furthermore, this storage cavity 163 can also be used to store desiccants, and it connects to the receiving cavity 14 of the outer shell 1, thus providing a drying effect for the items placed inside the main body 2.

[0070] The bottom of the outer top plate 12 is provided with a pair of front support legs 127 and a pair of rear support legs 128. The inner bottom plate 25 is provided with a pair of inner support legs 252 near the inner rear plate 24. The bottom of the rear cover body 161 is provided with a rear bottom support leg 164. When in the closed state, the inner support legs 252 and the rear support legs 128 are coaxially arranged, so that the support is on the same straight line and more evenly. A buffer pad is also provided between the bottom surface of the inner support leg 252 and the top surface of the outer bottom plate 12 to provide cushioning at the support legs when the main body 2 returns to the closed state. The front support legs 127, the rear support legs 128 and the bottom of the rear support legs 128 are all provided with support leg pads. A date reminder can also be provided on the outer shell 1 to record the date stored by the user.

[0071] <Example 2>

[0072] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 above is that the force-applying part is a protruding handle 9 located on the upper part of the front cover plate 15, such as... Figure 15As shown, the protruding handle 9 has a handle base 91 and a handle handle 92. A long strip-shaped mounting hole 151 is provided at the upper part of the front cover plate 15. The handle base 91 is installed at the mounting hole 151, and the handle handle 92 is installed on the handle base 91. A through hole 233 with a matching shape is provided on the inner front plate 23 corresponding to the mounting hole 151. The handle base 91 is set through the through hole 233 at the rear. At the same time, a handle base rear plate 93 is also installed at the through hole 233. The handle base 91 is fixedly installed by screws passing through the handle base rear plate 93 and inserting the handle handle 91 into the handle handle 91.

[0073] The handle base 91 or the handle base rear plate 93 can both be considered as the front stop in this embodiment. It is horizontally arranged on the upper part of the inner front plate 23. When the main body 2 is open, it blocks the items in the accommodating space 21, preventing them from falling out along the inner side of the inner front plate 23 when the main body is opened (especially when the items stored inside are granular foods such as rice and beans, they are easy to slide out and fall out if there is no obstruction).

[0074] <Example 3>

[0075] The difference between this embodiment and embodiments 1 or 2 above is that the self-locking component is a magnetic component, such as... Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, the self-locking assembly has: a first magnetic block 83 and a second magnetic block 84. The first magnetic block 83 is mounted on the stop 1412, and the second magnetic block 84 is mounted on the side of the blocking part 7 facing the stop 1412. The first magnetic block 83 and the second magnetic block 84 attract each other. When the main body 2 is opened, the attraction between the first magnetic block 83 and the second magnetic block 84 locks the rotation of the main body 2, keeping it in the open state.

[0076] In this embodiment, the first magnetic block 83 and the second magnetic block 84 can be two magnets, or a single magnet, or an object that can be attracted by a magnet, such as an iron block.

[0077] <Example 4>

[0078] The difference between this embodiment and embodiments 1 or 2 above is that the self-locking component is a snap-fit ​​component, such as... Figure 18 and Figure 19 As shown, the self-locking assembly has a locking block 85 and a locking slot 86. The locking block 85 is disposed on the inner wall of the housing near the stop 1412 (as shown in the figure, it is located on the inner wall of the outer top plate 11). The locking slot 86 is opened on the blocking part 7 for the locking block 85 to be inserted. A first inclined guide block 851 is formed on the side of the locking block 85. A second inclined guide block 861 matching the first inclined guide block 851 is provided on the side wall of the locking slot 86. When the locking block 85 is inserted into the locking slot 86, the first inclined guide block 851 and the second inclined guide block 861 cooperate with each other to guide and limit, so that the rotation of the main body 2 forms a lock to keep it in the open state.

[0079] <Example 5>

[0080] The difference between this embodiment and embodiments 1-4 above is that: Figure 20 and Figure 21 As shown, the rear cover 16 is a flat plate, which can be detached or integrally formed at the rear opening 142 of the housing. When a detachable structure is adopted, a snap-on detachment structure can be used. In this embodiment, the flat plate and the hollow three-dimensional rear cover in embodiment 1 are optional accessories, that is, the two types of rear covers 16 can be replaced for users to choose from.

[0081] <Example 6>

[0082] The difference between this embodiment and the embodiments 1-5 above is that: a counterweight is provided inside the outer shell 1, or a suction cup is additionally provided at the bottom rear of the outer shell 1, so as to prevent the main body 2 from tipping forward when opened due to the excessive weight of the items stored inside the main body 1.

[0083] <Example 7>

[0084] The difference between this embodiment and embodiments 1-6 above is that an electric drive unit is provided between the outer shell and the main body for driving the main body to rotate. The electric drive unit is preferably a motor push rod, with one end of the motor push rod hinged to the first mounting base and the other end hinged to the second mounting base.

[0085] The outer casing 1 or the main body 2 is provided with buttons to control the movement of the electric drive unit, so that the main body 2 can be opened and closed by the buttons; or the opening and closing of the main body 2 can be controlled by a sensor.

[0086] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of the present utility model should be covered within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A side-opening storage device, characterized in that, include: The outer casing has a front opening; The main body is rotatably disposed within the front opening, and the interior of the main body has a receiving space and a storage inlet. The main body also has: When closed, the storage inlet is sealed inside the outer casing. In the open state, at least part of the storage inlet is exposed on the side of the outer casing. The main body can rotate and switch between the closed state and the open state.

2. The side-opening storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buffer is provided between the outer shell and the main body, which acts on the main body to provide a buffering force when the main body rotates.

3. The side-opening storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The main body has a transversely arranged inner bottom plate, which forms an installation space with the outer bottom plate of the outer shell for installing the buffer. A first mounting seat is provided on the side of the outer bottom plate facing the inner bottom plate, and a second mounting seat is provided on the side of the inner bottom plate facing the outer bottom plate. One end of the buffer is mounted on the first mounting seat, and the other end is mounted on the second mounting seat.

4. The side-opening storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer base plate has a mounting groove on the side facing the inner base plate. The first mounting seat is slidably mounted in the mounting groove, and a limiting through hole is opened at the bottom of the mounting groove. The bottom surface of the first mounting seat is provided with a limiting protrusion that can be embedded in the limiting through hole. The rear side of the limiting protrusion is engaged with the inner wall of the limiting through hole.

5. The side-opening storage device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The outer shell is provided with a counterweight or the bottom of the outer shell is provided with a suction cup.

6. The side-opening storage device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The outer casing includes: The housing has an outer top plate and an outer bottom plate, wherein a receiving cavity for accommodating the main body is formed between the outer top plate and the outer bottom plate, and one side of the receiving cavity has a front opening. A front cover plate, which covers the front opening and is integrated with the main body, and A seal is installed on the front opening to form a seal between the body or the front cover and the housing.

7. The side-opening storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The main body is barrel-shaped and has an inner front panel, an inner rear panel, an inner bottom panel, and two inner side panels. The inner front panel, inner rear panel, inner bottom panel, and two inner side panels form the receiving space with the storage entrance at the top. The inner front panel is fixed to the front cover plate. The outer bottom plate is provided with a rotating seat, which has a rotating hole. The bottom of the inner front plate or the front side of the inner bottom plate is provided with a rotating shaft that is rotatably mounted on the rotating hole. The front cover plate covers the outside of the rotating seat and the rotating shaft.

8. The side-opening storage device according to claim 7, characterized in that: At least one rotating support seat is provided on the outer bottom plate, and a support surface is formed on the rotating support seat; at least one rotating support block is provided at the bottom of the inner front plate, the bottom of the rotating support block is semi-circular, and it rotates and engages with the support surface.

9. The side-opening storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The other side of the accommodating cavity has a rear opening, and a rear cover can be detachably installed at the rear opening. The rear cover is a flat plate. Alternatively, the back cover may be a hollow, three-dimensional shape and have the following characteristics: The back cover has an internal storage cavity that opens to the rear for storing items. A cover plate, which can be detached or rotatably installed over the rear opening of the storage cavity.

10. The side-opening storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a force-applying part for driving the main body to rotate, which is an electric drive unit disposed between the outer shell and the main body; Alternatively, the force-applying part may be a handle provided on the housing or the body.

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