Stackable tool box
By introducing inclined annular grooves and protrusions into the toolbox design, automatic alignment is achieved, solving the problem of tedious manual alignment of protrusions and grooves in existing technologies, and improving stacking efficiency and stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423236686.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-25
AI Technical Summary
Existing stackable toolboxes require manual alignment of bumps and grooves during stacking, which is cumbersome, error-prone, and affects stacking efficiency.
The lid is designed with an inclined sidewall of an annular groove, which, combined with the annular protrusion of the box body, uses the inclination to guide automatic alignment and reduce alignment operations.
It simplifies the stacking process, improves ease of operation and efficiency, reduces operation time, and enhances stacking stability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of storage tool technology, and more specifically, to a stackable toolbox. Background Technology
[0002] In existing stackable toolbox designs, multiple protrusions are typically placed on the bottom of the upper toolbox, while multiple grooves are placed at corresponding positions on the top of the lower toolbox. During stacking, the operator needs to manually align and accurately position the multiple protrusions on the bottom of the upper toolbox with the multiple grooves on the top of the lower toolbox, and then lock them in place to ensure the toolbox's stability.
[0003] However, the process described above, where the operator individually checks whether each bump is accurately placed in its corresponding groove, is tedious and prone to errors. This is especially true when the operation is repeated multiple times, consuming significant time and effort and impacting stacking efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a stackable toolbox that reduces alignment operations, improves ease of operation, saves time, and increases stacking efficiency.
[0005] The embodiments of this utility model can be implemented as follows:
[0006] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a stackable toolbox, comprising:
[0007] The lid has an annular groove, and at least one sidewall of the annular groove is inclined toward the bottom wall away from the annular groove.
[0008] The box body has an opening that fits with the lid, and the box body is provided with an annular protrusion that fits with the annular groove.
[0009] In an optional embodiment, the lid is further provided with a parts box for placing tools, and the outer periphery of the parts box is surrounded by an annular groove.
[0010] In an optional embodiment, the parts box includes a box body and a box lid, and the outer periphery of the box body is surrounded by an annular groove, with the box lid engaging with the open end of the box body.
[0011] In an optional embodiment, the lid is rotatably connected to the side wall of the box body.
[0012] In an optional embodiment, the box body is provided with a plurality of first ribs and a plurality of second ribs;
[0013] The first rib extends along the length of the box body, the second rib extends along the width of the box body, and the first rib is connected to the side wall of the box body and / or the second rib.
[0014] In an optional embodiment, the bottom wall of the annular groove is further provided with reinforcing ribs.
[0015] In an optional embodiment, the annular protrusion is provided with a mating groove that mates with the reinforcing rib.
[0016] In an optional embodiment, the annular groove includes four grooves connected at an angle from end to end, and each groove contains two reinforcing ribs.
[0017] In an optional implementation, within any groove, the straight lines of two reinforcing ribs intersect in the extending direction to form an included angle.
[0018] In an optional embodiment, the two opposite sidewalls of the annular groove are both inclined toward the bottom wall away from the annular groove.
[0019] The beneficial effects of the stackable toolbox provided in this embodiment of the invention include:
[0020] This invention provides a stackable toolbox, including a lid and a body. The lid has an annular groove, and at least one sidewall of the annular groove is inclined towards the bottom wall away from the groove. The opening of the body engages with the lid, and the body has an annular protrusion that engages with the annular groove. It is readily understood that when two stackable toolboxes are stacked, the annular protrusion of the upper toolbox, guided by the inclined sidewall of the annular groove, easily slides into the annular groove of the lower toolbox. This reduces alignment difficulty and operational complexity during stacking, saves operation time, and improves stacking efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the stackable toolbox provided in this embodiment;
[0023] Figure 2 This is another structural schematic diagram of the stackable toolbox provided in this embodiment;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the box structure provided in this embodiment.
[0025] Icons: 10 - Stackable toolbox; 100 - Box lid; 110 - Annular groove; 111 - Reinforcing rib; 113 - Wire groove; 130 - Parts box; 131 - Box body; 1311 - First rib; 1313 - Second rib; 133 - Box lid; 300 - Box body; 310 - Annular protrusion; 311 - Mating groove. Detailed Implementation
[0026] In the stacked toolbox design of related technologies, the approach of setting multiple protrusions at the bottom of the upper toolbox and setting multiple grooves at the corresponding positions on the top of the lower toolbox has the problems of being cumbersome, prone to errors, and affecting stacking efficiency.
[0027] To address the aforementioned issues, this utility model provides a stackable toolbox 10, which, through the design of the annular groove 110 and the inclined sidewall of the annular groove 110, guides another stackable toolbox 10 to automatically slide into place, thereby reducing alignment operations, improving ease of operation, saving time, and increasing stacking efficiency.
[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0029] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0030] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed during use, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0032] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0033] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.
[0034] The following describes in detail, through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the overall structure, working principle, and technical effects of a stackable toolbox 10 provided by this utility model.
[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the stackable toolbox 10 provided in this embodiment. Figure 2 For another structural schematic diagram of the stackable toolbox 10 provided in this embodiment, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model provides a stackable toolbox 10, which is applied to the field of tool storage technology. The stackable toolbox 10 includes a lid 100 and a body 300.
[0036] The lid 100 is provided with an annular groove 110, and at least one side wall of the annular groove 110 is inclined toward the bottom wall away from the annular groove 110. The opening end of the box body 300 is engaged with the lid 100, and the box body 300 is provided with an annular protrusion 310 that engages with the annular groove 110.
[0037] It is easy to understand that when two stackable toolboxes 10 configured as described above are stacked, the annular protrusion 310 of the upper stackable toolbox 10, guided by the inclined sidewall of the annular groove 110, easily slides into the annular groove 110 of the lower stackable toolbox 10. Based on this, the alignment difficulty and operational complexity during stacking are reduced, operation time is saved, and stacking efficiency is improved.
[0038] In some embodiments, to improve stacking stability and save space, the two opposite sidewalls of the annular groove 110 are inclined toward the bottom wall away from the annular groove 110. With the above arrangement, the annular groove 110 has a funnel-shaped opening, which can better guide the annular protrusion 310 of the upper toolbox to accurately insert into the annular groove 110 of the lower toolbox, reducing misalignment and instability during the stacking process.
[0039] Figure 3 Please refer to the structural schematic diagram of the box 131 provided in this embodiment. Figure 1 and Figure 3 To enhance the functionality of the stackable toolbox 10, the lid 100 is also provided with a parts box 130 for storing tools. Optionally, the parts box 130 can hold some commonly used parts or small tools.
[0040] Furthermore, the outer periphery of the parts box 130 is surrounded by an annular groove 110. Based on this, it is easy to understand that the parts box 130 is essentially a protruding structure located within the annular groove 110, which does not occupy additional space and improves space utilization. In addition, when not engaging with the annular protrusion 310, some parts or small tools can also be placed within the annular groove 110.
[0041] Furthermore, the parts box 130 includes a box body 131 and a box lid 133. The outer periphery of the box body 131 is surrounded by an annular groove 110, and the box lid 133 engages with the open end of the box body 131 to ensure the safety of the tools inside the parts box 130 during storage and transportation. Additionally, with the box lid 133 engaging with the open end of the box body 131, the box lid 133 can be used to store large tools currently in use by workers.
[0042] Optionally, the lid 133 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the box body 131. It is easy to understand that, on the one hand, the rotatable connection makes the opening and closing of the lid 133 more flexible, improving ease of use; on the other hand, the rotatable connection is integrally formed, preventing the lid 133 from being accidentally lost during use.
[0043] Furthermore, please refer to [the relevant document] again. Figure 3 The box body 131 is provided with a plurality of first ribs 1311 and a plurality of second ribs 1313. The first ribs 1311 extend along the length of the box body 131 and are responsible for longitudinal separation. The second ribs 1313 extend along the width of the box body 131 and are responsible for lateral separation.
[0044] Based on the above, the first rib 1311 is connected to the side wall of the box 131 and / or the second rib 1313 to form a stable partition structure. That is to say, the cross connection of the first rib 1311 and the second rib 1313 forms independent partition spaces. It is easy to understand that each space can store tools of a specific size and type, making it convenient for users to quickly find the tools they need.
[0045] Please refer to it again. Figure 1 To improve the rigidity and strength of the annular groove 110 and reduce deformation, reinforcing ribs 111 are also provided on the bottom wall of the annular groove 110. Accordingly, please refer again... Figure 2 The annular protrusion 310 is provided with a mating groove 311 that engages with the reinforcing rib 111. It should be noted that the tight fit between the reinforcing rib 111 and the mating groove 311 makes the connection between the annular protrusion 310 and the annular groove 110 more stable, thereby improving the stability of the stacked structure.
[0046] Furthermore, the annular groove 110 includes four grooves 113 connected at an angle from end to end, forming a rectangular closed-loop structure. Each groove 113 contains two reinforcing ribs 111. It is easy to understand that this design significantly improves the rigidity and strength of the annular groove 110 in multiple directions (front, back, left, and right), thereby reducing deformation of the annular groove 110 caused by external forces.
[0047] Furthermore, within any groove 113, the straight lines of two reinforcing ribs 111 intersect in their extending directions to form an angle. Based on the above configuration, the annular protrusion 310 can achieve self-locking through the reinforcing ribs 111 after being inserted into the annular groove 110, thereby making multiple toolboxes more stable when stacked and reducing misalignment and instability during the stacking process.
[0048] This invention provides a stackable toolbox 10, including a lid 100 and a body 300. The lid 100 has an annular groove 110, and at least one sidewall of the annular groove 110 is inclined towards the bottom wall away from the annular groove 110. The opening end of the body 300 engages with the lid 100, and the body 300 has an annular protrusion 310 that engages with the annular groove 110. It is readily understood that when two stackable toolboxes 10 are stacked, the annular protrusion 310 of the upper stackable toolbox 10, guided by the inclined sidewall of the annular groove 110, easily slides into the annular groove 110 of the lower stackable toolbox 10. This reduces alignment difficulty and operational complexity during stacking, saves operation time, and improves stacking efficiency.
[0049] The above are merely specific embodiments of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A stackable toolbox, characterized in that, include: A box cover (100) is provided with an annular groove (110), and at least one side wall of the annular groove (110) is inclined toward the bottom wall away from the annular groove (110). The box body (300) has an open end that engages with the box cover (100), and the box body (300) is provided with an annular protrusion (310) that engages with the annular groove (110).
2. The stackable toolbox according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lid (100) is also provided with a parts box (130) for placing tools, and the outer periphery of the parts box (130) is surrounded by the annular groove (110).
3. The stackable toolbox according to claim 2, characterized in that, The parts box (130) includes a box body (131) and a box cover (133), and the outer periphery of the box body (131) is surrounded by the annular groove (110), and the box cover (133) is engaged with the opening end of the box body (131).
4. The stackable toolbox according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lid (133) is rotatably connected to the side wall of the box body (131).
5. The stackable toolbox according to claim 3, characterized in that, The box body (131) is provided with a plurality of first ribs (1311) and a plurality of second ribs (1313); The first rib (1311) extends along the length of the box (131), the second rib (1313) extends along the width of the box (131), and the first rib (1311) is connected to the side wall of the box (131) and / or the second rib (1313).
6. The stackable toolbox according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the annular groove (110) is also provided with reinforcing ribs (111).
7. The stackable toolbox according to claim 6, characterized in that, The annular protrusion (310) is provided with a mating groove (311) that mates with the reinforcing rib (111).
8. The stackable toolbox according to claim 6, characterized in that, The annular groove (110) includes four grooves (113) connected at an angle from end to end, and each groove (113) is provided with two reinforcing ribs (111).
9. The stackable toolbox according to claim 8, characterized in that, Within any of the grooves (113), the straight lines of the two reinforcing ribs (111) intersect in the extension direction to form an angle.
10. The stackable toolbox according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The two opposite sidewalls of the annular groove (110) are inclined toward the bottom wall away from the annular groove (110).