Box convenient for transporting crabs

By designing the inner and outer box structure and absorbent cotton cloth, the problem of temperature rise during crab transportation was solved, resulting in a higher survival rate.

CN223779035UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-09ZHEJIANG HUANMA AGRI TECH DEV CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520528609.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-25
Publication Date
2026-01-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-25

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Technical Problem

Existing crab transport containers have poor insulation, which makes the temperature rise easily and affects the survival rate of crabs.

Method used

A structure comprising inner and outer chambers was designed. The top of the inner chamber is provided with sloping ventilation holes, and the side walls of the outer chamber are provided with vent holes. Combined with absorbent cotton cloth and partitions, it is used to maintain the humidity and temperature inside the chamber. The inner cavity of the side walls of the outer chamber is used for heat preservation.

Benefits of technology

The design of the inclined ventilation holes and vents improves the heat preservation effect of the enclosure, maintains suitable humidity and temperature, and increases the survival rate of the crabs.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a box body convenient to transport crabs, and relates to the box body field, the box body convenient to transport crabs comprises an inner box body and an outer box body, the top of the inner box body is detachably connected with a box cover, the top ends of two transverse side walls of the inner box body are both provided with a plurality of air holes, the plurality of air holes are all arranged in an inclined mode, and the outer box body is provided with a plurality of through holes. The two longitudinal side walls of the inner box body are each provided with a handheld groove in an inwards-sunken mode, the inner box body is fixedly sleeved with the outer box body, the side walls of the outer box body are each of an internally-hollow structure, the horizontal plane where the top of the outer box body is located is lower than the horizontal plane where the lowest points of the inner walls of the air holes are located, and the inner walls of the bottoms of the multiple air holes are each provided with an L-shaped dissipation hole. Through holes communicated with the dissipation holes are formed in the positions, corresponding to the dissipation holes, of the inner cavity of the side wall of the outer box body, and the outer box body is filled with cold air, so that the inner box body and the external environment are blocked to a certain extent, and a certain heat preservation effect is achieved on the inner box body.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of boxes, and more particularly to a box that facilitates the transportation of crabs. Background Technology

[0002] Crabs are a general term for crabs belonging to the suborder Brachyura of the order Decapoda. They are rich in bacteria and parasites, and have a broad, flat body, with a few being narrow and long. The cephalothorax is covered by a well-developed carapace, the shape of which varies from species to species. The frontal region is shortened, and the compound eyes are located on the outer side of the second antenna. The mouthparts include mandibles with hard teeth. The abdomen is degenerate and flattened, curving on the ventral surface of the carapace. Males are slightly triangular or narrow and long, while females have a broad abdomen, which is mostly oblong or round. There are five pairs of thoracic legs on both sides of the ventral surface of the carapace, with the first pair being pincer-like.

[0003] When transporting crabs, boxes are needed. Crabs need to breathe during transport, so the boxes usually have ventilation holes to ensure that fresh air from the outside can enter and provide the crabs with the necessary oxygen. In addition, ice packs are usually placed inside the box to maintain a suitable low temperature environment, which is crucial for ensuring the freshness and survival rate of the crabs. Low temperature can slow down the crabs' metabolism, reduce their energy consumption and oxygen demand, and thus extend their survival time. However, the existing boxes for transporting crabs are generally relatively simple in structure, consisting of a box body and a lid. This can easily lead to poor insulation of the box, and the temperature inside the box can easily rise during transport.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new type of container for transporting crabs to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a box that facilitates the transportation of crabs.

[0006] The present invention provides a box for easy transport of crabs, comprising an inner box and an outer box. The top of the inner box is detachably connected to a box cover. The top of the two horizontal side walls of the inner box are provided with multiple ventilation holes, which are all inclined. The two vertical side walls of the inner box are recessed inward with handle grooves. The outer box is fixedly fitted on the outside of the inner box. The side walls of the outer box have an internal hollow structure. The horizontal plane of the top of the outer box is lower than the horizontal plane of the lowest point of the inner wall of the ventilation holes. The inner wall of the bottom of the multiple ventilation holes is provided with L-shaped vent holes. The inner cavity of the side wall of the outer box is provided with through holes corresponding to the positions of the multiple vent holes, which are connected to the vent holes.

[0007] Preferably, threaded holes are provided on the top walls of the multiple handle slots, and slots are provided on the box cover at the positions corresponding to the multiple threaded holes. Bolts are inserted into the slots and are threadedly connected to the threaded holes.

[0008] Preferably, a partition plate is installed on the inner side of the inner box near the bottom, and multiple placement plates are installed on the inner side of the inner box above the partition plate. Placement slots are provided at both ends of the top of the partition plate and at both ends of the placement plates. A buckling device is provided in the placement slot, and the buckling device has two movable ends. Multiple slots are provided on the inner wall of the inner box for the movable ends of the multiple buckling devices to move into.

[0009] Preferably, the latching device includes a slider, a spring, and at least two insert rods. The slider is slidably disposed in the placement groove, and at least two insert rods are fixedly connected to the slider. The insert rods movably pass through the inner wall of the placement groove, and the ends of the insert rods can be moved into the latching groove. The two ends of the spring are respectively fixedly connected to the side wall of the slider and the inner wall of the placement groove.

[0010] Preferably, limit posts are fixedly installed at the four corners of the top of the placement plate, and absorbent cotton cloth is placed on the placement plate. The four corners of the absorbent cotton cloth can be fitted onto multiple limit posts.

[0011] Preferably, the top of the placement plate is provided with multiple liquid storage tanks, and the two sides of the multiple liquid storage tanks are connected to guide channels of equal depth. Multiple drain channels are connected to the guide channels, and the drain channels extend to the outside of the placement plate. The depth of the drain channels is lower than the depth of the guide channels. Multiple vertical grooves corresponding to the drain channels are provided on the inner wall of the inner box. The bottom of the vertical grooves extends to the bottom of the inner box. Guide cotton cloth is placed in the vertical grooves, and the end of the drain channel is in contact with the guide cotton cloth.

[0012] Compared with related technologies, the box for transporting crabs provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0013] When cold air passes through the vent, it tends to move downwards. As a result, some of the cold air flows into the vent and then into the inner cavity of the outer box's side wall. The cold air fills the outer box, thus creating a barrier between the inner box and the external environment and providing some insulation for the inner box. To a certain extent, this improves the survival rate of the crabs.

[0014] Crabs breathe oxygen from the water through their gills. A moist body and gills are essential for their normal respiratory function. Therefore, this application utilizes absorbent cotton cloth to increase the humidity inside the tank, which is beneficial for the crabs' survival. Excess water on the absorbent cotton cloth can overflow into the storage tank and the guide tank. The absorbent cotton cloth is in contact with the storage tank, allowing it to remain continuously moist. When too much liquid is sprayed, water in the guide tank will overflow into the drain tank. The water in the drain tank is absorbed by the guide cotton cloth and eventually falls to the bottom of the inner tank. Since the depth of the drain tank is lower than that of the guide tank, the water in the infusion tank will not completely flow out, facilitating the moisture absorption of the absorbent cotton cloth. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the box for transporting crabs provided by this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a decomposed structural representation of the structure.

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the inner and outer casings.

[0018] Figure 4 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the inner and outer casings.

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the placement plate.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of one possible structure for a box lid.

[0021] Numbered in the diagram: 1. Inner box; 2. Outer box; 3. Vent hole; 4. Handle slot; 5. Exhaust hole; 6. Threaded hole; 7. Slot; 8. Divider plate; 9. Placement plate; 10. Placement groove; 11. Slot; 12. Slider; 13. Spring; 14. Insert rod; 15. Limiting post; 16. Guide cotton cloth; 17. Liquid storage tank; 18. Guide groove; 19. Drainage groove; 20. Vertical groove; 21. Box cover. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0023] Please refer to the following: Figures 1-6 ,in, Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the box for transporting crabs provided by this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a decomposed structural representation of the structure. Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the inner and outer casings. Figure 4 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the inner and outer casings. Figure 5 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the placement plate. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of one possible structure for a box lid.

[0024] In the specific implementation process, such as Figures 1-5As shown, the device includes an inner box 1 and an outer box 2. A lid 21 is detachably connected to the top of the inner box 1. Multiple ventilation holes 3 are provided at the top of the two horizontal side walls of the inner box 1. These ventilation holes 3 are angled, allowing the cold air to flow along a specific path. Compared to straight holes, where the airflow is direct, the angled ventilation holes 3 control the release and flow speed of the cold air. Furthermore, compared to straight holes, where crab legs are more likely to extend out, leading to leg breakage and death, the angled ventilation holes 3 reduce the probability of this happening. The two longitudinal side walls of the inner box 1 have inwardly recessed handle grooves 4. The outer box 2 is fixedly fitted onto the inner box. The outer side of the body 1 and the side wall of the outer box 2 are hollow inside. The top of the outer box 2 is lower than the lowest point of the inner wall of the vent 3. The inner wall of the bottom of the multiple vent 3 is provided with L-shaped vent holes 5. The inner cavity of the side wall of the outer box 2 is provided with through holes connected to the vent holes 5 at the positions of the multiple vent holes 5. When cold air passes through the vent 3, since the cold air tends to move downward, some of the cold air will flow into the vent holes 5 and enter the inner cavity of the side wall of the outer box 2 through the vent holes 5. The cold air fills the outer box 2, thus playing a certain role in blocking the inner box 1 from the external environment and providing a certain heat preservation effect for the inner box 1. To a certain extent, this improves the survival rate of the crabs.

[0025] Threaded holes 6 are provided on the top walls of multiple carrying slots 4. Slots 7 are provided on the lid 21 at the positions of the multiple threaded holes 6. Bolts are inserted into the slots 7 and are threadedly connected to the threaded holes 6. The lid 21 is placed on the inner box 1, the bolts are inserted into the slots 7, and the bolts are rotated to make the bolts threadedly connected to the threaded holes 6, thereby facilitating the connection between the lid 21 and the inner box 1.

[0026] A partition plate 8 is installed near the bottom of the inner box 1. Multiple placement plates 9 are installed above the partition plate 8 on the inner box 1. Placement slots 10 are provided at both ends of the top of the partition plate 8 and the top ends of the placement plates 9. A latching device is installed within each placement slot 10, with two movable ends. Multiple slots 11 are provided on the inner wall of the inner box 1 for the movable ends of the latching devices to move into. Each latching device includes a slider 12, a spring 13, and at least two insert rods 14. The slider 12 is slidably disposed within the placement slot 10, and at least two insert rods 14 are fixedly connected to the slider 12. The insert rods 14 movably penetrate the inner wall of the placement slot 10, allowing the insert rods 14 to pass through. Although water may overflow from the holes, the amount is small and it can slide down the inner wall of the inner box 1, so the impact is not significant. The end of the insertion rod 14 can be moved into the slot 11. The two ends of the spring 13 are respectively fixedly connected to the side wall of the slider 12 and the inner wall of the placement slot 10. Pulling the slider 12 at both ends compresses the spring 13, causing the insertion rod 14 to move into the placement slot 10, moving the partition plate 8 to the slot 11 at the bottom of the inner box 1. Moving the slider 12, under the action of the spring 13, the end of the insertion rod 14 moves into the slot 11, which facilitates the installation of the partition plate 8 and the placement plate 9. The slider 12 has holes, and the operator can put their fingers in the holes to easily lift the partition plate 8 or the placement plate 9.

[0027] Limiting posts 15 are fixedly installed at the four corners of the top of the placement plate 9. A water-absorbing cotton cloth (not shown in the figure) is placed on the placement plate 9. When using it, the water-absorbing cotton cloth can be placed directly on the placement plate 9. The four corners of the water-absorbing cotton cloth can be fitted onto multiple limiting posts 15. The four corners of the water-absorbing cotton cloth are fitted onto the four limiting posts 15, which makes the water-absorbing cotton cloth more secure after placement. The water-absorbing cotton cloth can be stretched to a certain extent. When fitting it, the water-absorbing cotton cloth can be stretched to make it less likely to fall off.

[0028] The top of the placement plate 9 has multiple liquid storage tanks 17, and both sides of the multiple liquid storage tanks 17 are connected to guide channels 18 of equal depth. Multiple drainage channels 19 are connected to the guide channels 18, and the drainage channels 19 extend to the outside of the placement plate 9. The depth of the drainage channels 19 is lower than the depth of the guide channels 18. The inner wall of the inner box 1 has multiple vertical grooves 20 corresponding to the drainage channels 19. The bottom of the vertical grooves 20 extends to the bottom of the inner box 1. Guide channels are placed in the vertical grooves 20. The end of the flow-guiding cotton cloth 16 and the drain trough 19 are in contact with the flow-guiding cotton cloth 16. The sprayed water can be absorbed on the absorbent cotton cloth. When too much liquid is sprayed, the water in the flow-guiding trough 18 will overflow into the drain trough 19. The water in the drain trough 19 is absorbed by the flow-guiding cotton cloth 16 and finally falls to the bottom of the inner box 1. Since the depth of the drain trough 19 is lower than the depth of the flow-guiding trough 18, the water in the infusion tank will not completely flow out, which facilitates the moisture absorption of the absorbent cotton cloth.

[0029] As a preferred option, such as Figure 6As shown, clips can also be placed inside the lid 21, with grooves provided for holding the clips. This adds a tool for eating crabs.

[0030] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: A guide cotton cloth 16 is placed in the vertical groove 20, filling the groove completely. Pulling the sliders 12 at both ends of the partition plate 8 compresses the spring 13, causing the insertion rod 14 to move into the placement groove 10. The partition plate 8 is moved to the slot 11 at the bottom of the inner box 1. Moving the sliders 12, under the action of the spring 13, the end of the insertion rod 14 moves into the slot 11. An ice pack is placed on the partition plate 8. The placement plate 9 is then installed in the inner box in the same manner. Inside, place absorbent cotton cloth on the placement plate 9. The four corners of the absorbent cotton cloth are fitted onto the four limiting posts 15, making the absorbent cotton cloth more secure after placement. Multiple layers of absorbent cotton cloth can be placed for easy water absorption. Place the crab on the absorbent cotton cloth. At this time, water can be sprayed on the surface of the crab as needed. Complete the placement of the other placement plates 9 in this way. Finally, install the box cover 21 onto the inner box 1 with bolts. During transportation, when the cold air passes through the vent 3, because the cold air tends to move downwards, Therefore, some of the cold air will flow into the vent 5 and enter the inner cavity of the side wall of the outer box 2. The cold air fills the outer box 2, thus providing a certain degree of insulation between the inner box 1 and the external environment, and providing a certain degree of heat preservation for the inner box 1. To a certain extent, this improves the survival rate of crabs. Crabs rely on gills to breathe oxygen in the water, and a moist body and gills can maintain their normal respiratory function. Therefore, the absorbent cotton cloth provided in this application can increase the humidity inside the inner box 1, which is beneficial to the survival of crabs. Excess water on the absorbent cloth can overflow into the liquid storage tank 17 and the guide channel 18. The absorbent cloth is in contact with the liquid storage tank 17, so that the absorbent cloth can be kept moist. When too much liquid is sprayed, the water in the guide channel 18 will overflow into the drain channel 19. The water in the drain channel 19 is absorbed by the guide cloth 16 and finally falls to the bottom of the inner box 1. Since the depth of the drain channel 19 is lower than the depth of the guide channel 18, the water in the infusion tank will not completely flow out, which facilitates the moisture absorption of the absorbent cloth.

[0031] The circuits and controls involved in this utility model are all existing technologies, and will not be described in detail here.

[0032] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A container for transporting crabs, characterized in that, The inner box (1) and the outer box (2) are included. The top of the inner box (1) is detachably connected to a lid (21). The top of the two horizontal side walls of the inner box (1) are provided with multiple ventilation holes (3). The ventilation holes (3) are all inclined. The two vertical side walls of the inner box (1) are recessed inward with handle grooves (4). The outer box (2) is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the inner box (1). The side wall of the outer box (2) is a hollow structure. The horizontal plane where the top of the outer box (2) is located is lower than the horizontal plane where the lowest point of the inner wall of the ventilation hole (3) is located. The inner wall at the bottom of the multiple ventilation holes (3) is provided with an L-shaped vent hole (5). The inner cavity of the side wall of the outer box (2) is provided with a through hole connected to the vent hole (5) at the position corresponding to the multiple vent holes (5).

2. The container for transporting crabs according to claim 1, characterized in that, Threaded holes (6) are provided on the top walls of the multiple handle slots (4), and slots (7) are provided on the box cover (21) at the positions corresponding to the multiple threaded holes (6). Bolts are inserted into the slots (7), and the bolts are threadedly connected to the threaded holes (6).

3. The container for transporting crabs according to claim 1, characterized in that, A partition plate (8) is installed on the inner side of the inner box (1) near the bottom. Multiple placement plates (9) are installed on the inner side of the inner box (1) above the partition plate (8). Placement slots (10) are provided at both ends of the top of the partition plate (8) and the top ends of the placement plates (9). A buckling device is provided in the placement slot (10). The buckling device has a movable end. Multiple slots (11) are provided on the inner wall of the inner box (1) for the movable ends of multiple buckling devices to move into.

4. The container for transporting crabs according to claim 3, characterized in that, The buckling device includes a slider (12), a spring (13) and at least two insert rods (14). The slider (12) is slidably disposed in the placement groove (10). At least two insert rods (14) are fixedly connected to the slider (12). The insert rods (14) movably pass through the inner wall of the placement groove (10), and the ends of the insert rods (14) can be moved into the buckle groove (11). The two ends of the spring (13) are fixedly connected to the side wall of the slider (12) and the inner wall of the placement groove (10) respectively.

5. The container for transporting crabs according to claim 3, characterized in that, Limiting posts (15) are fixedly installed at the four corners of the top of the placement plate (9). A water-absorbing cotton cloth is placed on the placement plate (9), and the four corners of the water-absorbing cotton cloth can be fitted onto multiple limiting posts (15).

6. The container for transporting crabs according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top of the placement plate (9) is provided with multiple liquid storage tanks (17), and the two sides of the multiple liquid storage tanks (17) are connected to guide channels (18) of equal depth. Multiple drain channels (19) are connected to the guide channels (18). The drain channels (19) extend to the outside of the placement plate (9), and the depth of the drain channels (19) is lower than the depth of the guide channels (18). Multiple vertical grooves (20) corresponding to the drain channels (19) are provided on the inner wall of the inner box (1). The bottom of the vertical grooves (20) extends to the bottom of the inner box (1). A guide cotton cloth (16) is placed in the vertical groove (20), and the end of the drain channel (19) is in contact with the guide cotton cloth (16).