Foldable storage box and refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model provides a foldable storage box and a refrigerator, the foldable storage box comprises a box body, the box body comprises a plurality of side walls which are connected in sequence, every two adjacent side walls are rotatably connected, and a first containing space can be defined by the side walls. The flat plate support is arranged in the first containing space, the flat plate support is connected with the side wall, and the flat plate support and the side wall can form a second containing space in a surrounding mode. According to the foldable storage box, the storage space of the foldable storage box can be flexibly adjusted according to needs, so that the space in a refrigerating chamber is utilized to the maximum extent, and efficient storage is achieved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of refrigeration, especially to a foldable storage box and refrigerator. BACKGROUND

[0002] Nowadays, the space design of the refrigerator freezer compartment is increasingly moving towards high capacity, and this trend is mainly due to the growing storage needs of users. Whether it is wine, beverages, vegetables, fruits and other food, or seasonings and leftover food materials needed during cooking, people will tend to put them in the refrigerator to effectively extend the shelf life and use time limit of the food.

[0003] Under normal circumstances, the items in the refrigerator need to be reasonably classified and properly placed due to different refrigeration needs, which requires the freezer compartment to be designed in sections. However, due to the diversity of individual usage habits, overly rigid or rigid freezer compartment zoning designs often fail to meet the needs of all users. More troublesome is that users often find that the refrigerator inner wall inadvertently stains with difficult-to-remove oil stains and other stains during use, which not only seriously damages the user's experience, but also may pose a potential risk to the safe storage environment of food. SUMMARY

[0004] The application provides a foldable storage box and a refrigerator, which can flexibly adjust its storage space as needed, thereby maximizing the use of space in the freezer compartment and achieving efficient storage.

[0005] The application provides a foldable storage box, comprising:

[0006] The box body comprises a plurality of side walls connected in sequence, and any two adjacent side walls are rotatably connected, and the plurality of side walls can form a first containing space.

[0007] The flat plate support is arranged in the first containing space, and the flat plate support is connected with the side wall, and the flat plate support can form a second containing space with the side wall.

[0008] The application also provides a refrigerator, which comprises a chamber and a foldable storage box, wherein the foldable storage box is the foldable storage box described above, and the foldable storage box is arranged in the chamber.

[0009] The foldable storage box and the refrigerator provided by the embodiments of the present application can be folded into a flat shape when not in use, thereby saving storage space. When the foldable storage box needs to be used, the user only needs to simply unfold it, so as to form a first containing space and meet the storage requirements of various articles. The addition of the flat plate support further enhances the storage function of the storage box. The user can select whether to use the flat plate support to divide the first containing area according to actual requirements. This design can further meet the storage habits and requirements of different users. Moreover, the foldable storage box is convenient to clean, and can be directly cleaned after being taken out of the refrigerator. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0010] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor on the basis of these drawings.

[0011] Figure 1 The first structure schematic diagram of the foldable storage box provided by the embodiments of the present application.

[0012] Figure 2 The second structure schematic diagram of the foldable storage box provided by the embodiments of the present application.

[0013] Figure 3 The third structure schematic diagram of the foldable storage box provided by the embodiments of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely in combination with the drawings of the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor are within the protection scope of the present application.

[0015] The embodiments of the present application provide a foldable storage box and a refrigerator. The foldable storage box can flexibly adjust its storage space according to requirements, thereby maximizing the use of the space in the refrigeration chamber and realizing efficient storage. The specific description will be made in combination with the drawings.

[0016] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 The first structure schematic diagram of the foldable storage box provided by the embodiments of the present application.

[0017] The embodiment of the present application provides a foldable storage box 100, which comprises a box body 10 and a flat plate support 20, the box body 10 comprises a plurality of sequentially connected side walls, and two adjacent side walls are rotationally connected, and the plurality of side walls can form a first containing space 11.

[0018] The foldable storage box 100 has two use states: a flat state and a supporting state. In the flat state, the adjacent side walls are rotationally connected, so that the whole box body 10 can be folded into a flat structure, thereby saving storage space. In the supporting state, the box body 10 can form an independent first containing space 11, thereby meeting the storage requirements of various articles.

[0019] The foldable storage box 100 is applied to a refrigerating chamber of a refrigerator, and is especially suitable for articles that need to be stored for a short time or frequently taken.

[0020] The flat plate support 20 is arranged in the first containing space 11, the flat plate support 20 is connected with the side wall, and the flat plate support 20 can form a second containing space together with the side wall. The first containing space 11 is larger than the second containing space. The addition of the flat plate support 20 further enhances the storage function of the storage box. Users can select whether to use the flat plate support 20 to form a second containing area to divide the first containing area according to actual requirements. This design can better meet the storage habits and requirements of different users.

[0021] The foldable storage box 100 has flexibility and convenience. Users can freely design and assemble the storage box according to their own use habits, and form storage levels inside the refrigerator. Meanwhile, in order to facilitate tracking of the storage period of articles, users can also mark and store the date on the storage box. In addition, the storage box body 10 is small in size and light in weight, and is convenient to carry and move, and can easily cope with outdoor exploration or temporary storage. More importantly, it can also be folded and stored, which is convenient for cleaning and arrangement, and ensures the cleanliness and hygiene of the interior of the refrigerator.

[0022] The side wall is in a flat plate structure, and the box body 10 can be a cuboid or a square when the foldable storage box 100 is in the supporting state. The plurality of side walls comprises a first side wall 12, a second side wall 13, a third side wall 14 and a fourth side wall 15 which are sequentially connected, and the opposite side walls are parallel to each other, the first side wall 12 and the third side wall 14 are oppositely arranged, and the second side wall 13 and the fourth side wall 15 are oppositely arranged; the first side wall 12 is parallel to the third side wall 14, and the second side wall 13 is parallel to the fourth side wall 15.

[0023] Specifically, the second sidewall 13 can rotate relative to the first sidewall 12 about a first rotation axis; the third sidewall 14 can rotate relative to the second sidewall 13 about a second rotation axis; the fourth sidewall 15 can rotate relative to the third sidewall 14 about a third rotation axis; and the first sidewall 12 can rotate relative to the fourth sidewall 15 about a fourth rotation axis. The first, second, third, and fourth rotation axes are parallel. It can be understood that by rotating each sidewall around its respective rotation axis, these sidewalls can flexibly switch between a flattened state and a supported state.

[0024] It is worth noting that the first, second, third, and fourth rotation axes mentioned above can be virtual axes or physical axes.

[0025] To further limit the folding direction of the foldable storage box 100 and improve reliability, in one configuration, the fourth sidewall 15 forms a first angle with the first sidewall 12, the first angle being greater than or equal to 90 degrees; conversely, the second sidewall 13 forms a second angle with the third sidewall 14, the second angle being greater than or equal to 90 degrees. Matching this, the first sidewall 12 and the second sidewall 13 form a third angle, the third angle being less than or equal to 90 degrees; conversely, the third sidewall 14 and the fourth sidewall 15 form a fourth angle, the fourth angle being less than or equal to 90 degrees. This design ensures that the foldable storage box 100 can only fold at a fixed angle, thereby guaranteeing the stability and reliability of its structure.

[0026] Specifically, the fourth sidewall 15 and the first sidewall 12 can be connected in a limiting manner. When the fourth sidewall 15 and the first sidewall 12 are bent inward by a maximum of 90 degrees, the included angle between the fourth sidewall 15 and the first sidewall 12 is 90 degrees. The fourth sidewall 15 and the first sidewall 12 support each other; the adjacent second sidewall 13 and third sidewall 14 rotate simultaneously, so that the first sidewall 12, the second sidewall 13, the third sidewall 14, and the fourth sidewall 15 form the perimeter of the foldable storage box 100. When the included angle between the fourth sidewall 15 and the first sidewall 12 is 180 degrees, the plane of the fourth sidewall 15 is nearly coplanar with the plane of the first sidewall 12, and the foldable storage box 100 is in a flat state.

[0027] In another configuration, the fourth sidewall 15 forms a first angle with the first sidewall 12, the first angle being less than or equal to 90 degrees; conversely, the second sidewall 13 forms a second angle with the third sidewall 14, the second angle being less than or equal to 90 degrees. Matching this, the first sidewall 12 forms a third angle with the second sidewall 13, the third angle being greater than or equal to 90 degrees; conversely, the third sidewall 14 forms a fourth angle with the fourth sidewall 15, the fourth angle being greater than or equal to 90 degrees. This configuration is similar to the unfolding and folding method of the foldable storage box 100 described above, and will not be elaborated further here.

[0028] The flat plate support 20 includes a fifth side wall 21 and a sixth side wall 22 connected to each other. The fifth side wall 21 is connected to the first side wall 12 and can rotate relative to the first side wall 12 around a fifth rotation axis. The sixth side wall 22 is connected to the second side wall 13 and can rotate relative to the second side wall 13 around a sixth rotation axis. The sixth side wall 22 can rotate relative to the fifth side wall 21 around a seventh rotation axis. The fifth rotation axis, the sixth rotation axis, the seventh rotation axis and the second rotation axis are parallel to each other.

[0029] Furthermore, the angle between the fifth sidewall 21 and the first sidewall 12 is the fifth included angle, which is less than or equal to 90 degrees. The angle between the sixth sidewall 22 and the second sidewall 13 is the sixth included angle, which is less than or equal to 90 degrees. The angle between the fifth sidewall 21 and the sixth sidewall 22 is the seventh included angle, which is greater than or equal to 0 degrees and less than or equal to 180 degrees.

[0030] When the foldable storage box 100 moves from a flat state to a supported state, and the flat support 20 also moves from a flat state to a supported state, the fifth included angle changes from 0 degrees to 90 degrees, the sixth included angle changes from 0 degrees to 90 degrees, and the seventh included angle can change from 180 degrees to 90 degrees or from 0 degrees to 90 degrees.

[0031] When the flat plate support 20 is in the supported state, the fifth side wall 21 is parallel to the second side wall 13, and the sixth side wall 22 is parallel to the first side wall 12.

[0032] As the storage box unfolds from its flat state to its supported state, these angles change accordingly to accommodate different storage needs. Simultaneously, the flat support 20, together with the first side wall 12 and the second side wall 13, forms a second storage space, further enhancing the storage box's capacity. Users can choose whether to use the flat support 20 to create a second storage area to divide the first storage area, based on their actual needs. This design better meets the storage habits and needs of different users.

[0033] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of a second structure of the foldable storage box provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0034] The fifth sidewall 21 includes a first sub-sidewall 211 and a second sub-sidewall 212 connected to each other, the second sub-sidewall 212 being rotatable relative to the first sub-sidewall 211 about an eighth rotation axis. The sixth sidewall 22 includes a third sub-sidewall 221 and a fourth sub-sidewall 222 connected to each other, the fourth sub-sidewall 222 being rotatable relative to the third sub-sidewall 221 about a ninth rotation axis. The seventh, eighth, and ninth rotation axes are parallel to each other.

[0035] The first sub-sidewall 211 is connected to the first sidewall 12, the second sub-sidewall 212 is connected to the first sub-sidewall 211, the third sub-sidewall 221 is connected to the second sub-sidewall 212, and the fourth sub-sidewall 222 is connected to the third sub-sidewall 221 and the second sidewall 13. In this case, the first sub-sidewall 211 is in contact with the first sidewall 12, the fourth sub-sidewall 222 is in contact with the second sidewall 13, and the second sub-sidewall 212, the third sub-sidewall 221, the first sidewall 12, and the second sidewall 13 enclose a second receiving space.

[0036] Understandably, by dividing the fifth sidewall 21 and the sixth sidewall 22, the size of the second accommodating space can be further adjusted. Users can select a second accommodating space of appropriate volume according to their needs.

[0037] The plane of the second sidewall 13 is vertical. The side of the second sidewall 13 facing the first accommodating space 11 has a plurality of first limiting protrusions 131. When the sixth sidewall 22 rotates relative to the second sidewall 13 to be parallel to the first sidewall 12, the first limiting protrusions 131 abut against the sixth sidewall 22, thereby maintaining the stability of the foldable storage box 100 structure.

[0038] Please see Figure 1 as well as Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a third structure of the foldable storage box provided in an embodiment of this application. A first limiting groove 17 is provided on the side of the first sidewall 12 away from the first receiving space 11 and on the side of the third sidewall 14 away from the first receiving space 11. A second limiting protrusion 18 is provided on the side of the third sidewall 14 away from the first receiving space 11 and on the side of the fourth sidewall 15 away from the first receiving space 11. The first limiting groove 17 corresponds to the second limiting protrusion 18.

[0039] It is understandable that when multiple foldable storage boxes 100 are spliced ​​together, for example, multiple foldable storage boxes 100 include a first foldable storage box 100 and a second foldable storage box 100, the first limiting groove 17 of the first foldable storage box 100 can engage with the second limiting protrusion 18 of the second foldable storage box 100 so that multiple foldable storage boxes 100 can be spliced ​​together, thereby improving the neatness and stability of the first foldable storage box and the second foldable storage box, and enabling the different boxes 10 to be arranged in an orderly manner in the position of the refrigerator compartment.

[0040] The first limiting groove 17 and the second limiting protrusion 18 can also engage with the third limiting protrusion and the second limiting groove on the inner wall of the refrigerator compartment to fix the foldable storage box 100 inside the refrigerator compartment.

[0041] The first limiting groove 17 includes a first groove segment 171 and a second groove segment 172, which intersect. Correspondingly, the second limiting protrusion 18 includes a first protruding ridge 181 and a second protruding ridge 182, which intersect. Through the crisscrossing first limiting grooves 17 and second limiting protrusions 18, the relative positions of the first foldable storage box 100 and the second foldable storage box 100 are fixed.

[0042] This application provides a refrigerator, which includes a compartment and a foldable storage box 100. The foldable storage box 100 is the aforementioned foldable storage box 100, and is disposed in the compartment. The first accommodating space 11 formed by the foldable storage box 100 is smaller than the storage volume of the compartment. When the foldable storage box 100 is used in the compartment, it can be easily folded into a flat shape when not in use, saving storage space. When the foldable storage box 100 needs to be used, the user only needs to unfold it to form the first accommodating space 11, meeting the storage needs of various items. The addition of a flat support 20 further enhances the storage function of the storage box. Users can choose whether to use the flat support 20 to divide the first accommodating area according to actual needs. This design better meets the storage habits and needs of different users. Furthermore, the foldable storage box 100 is easy to clean; it can be directly washed after being removed from the refrigerator.

[0043] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0044] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0045] The foldable storage box and refrigerator provided in the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application, and the descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand this application. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will recognize that, based on the ideas of this application, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A foldable storage box, characterized in that, include: The box includes multiple side walls connected in sequence, with adjacent side walls rotatably connected, and the multiple side walls can enclose a first accommodating space. A flat plate support is disposed in the first accommodating space, the flat plate support is connected to the side wall, and the flat plate support and the side wall can form a second accommodating space.

2. The foldable storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of sidewalls include a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a third sidewall, and a fourth sidewall connected in sequence, wherein the first sidewall is parallel to the third sidewall, and the second sidewall is parallel to the fourth sidewall; the second sidewall is capable of rotating relative to the first sidewall about a first rotation axis; The third sidewall is capable of rotating relative to the second sidewall about the second rotation axis; The first rotation axis is parallel to the second rotation axis.

3. The foldable storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fourth sidewall forms a first angle with the first sidewall, and the first angle is greater than or equal to 90 degrees.

4. The foldable storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flat plate support includes a fifth sidewall and a sixth sidewall connected to each other. The fifth sidewall is connected to the first sidewall and can rotate relative to the first sidewall about a fifth rotation axis. The sixth sidewall is connected to the second sidewall and can rotate relative to the second sidewall about a sixth rotation axis. The sixth sidewall is capable of rotating relative to the fifth sidewall around a seventh rotation axis, and the fifth rotation axis, the sixth rotation axis, the seventh rotation axis, and the second rotation axis are all parallel to each other.

5. The foldable storage box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fifth sidewall includes a first sub-sidewall and a second sub-sidewall connected to each other, the second sub-sidewall being able to rotate relative to the first sub-sidewall about an eighth rotation axis; the sixth sidewall includes a third sub-sidewall and a fourth sub-sidewall connected to each other, the fourth sub-sidewall being able to rotate relative to the third sub-sidewall about a ninth rotation axis, the eighth rotation axis, the ninth rotation axis and the seventh rotation axis being parallel to each other.

6. The foldable storage box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The plane of the second sidewall is vertical. The side of the second sidewall facing the first accommodating space has a plurality of first limiting protrusions. When the sixth sidewall rotates relative to the second sidewall to be parallel to the first sidewall, the first limiting protrusions abut against the sixth sidewall.

7. The foldable storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first sidewall away from the first receiving space and the third sidewall away from the first receiving space are both provided with a first limiting groove, and the third sidewall away from the first receiving space and the fourth sidewall away from the first receiving space are both provided with a second limiting protrusion; the first limiting groove corresponds to the second limiting protrusion.

8. The foldable storage box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first limiting groove includes a first groove segment and a second groove segment, and the first groove segment intersects with the second groove segment.

9. The foldable storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The first accommodating space is larger than the second accommodating space.

10. A refrigerator, characterized in that, The refrigerator includes a compartment and a foldable storage box, wherein the foldable storage box is the foldable storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 9, and the foldable storage box is disposed in the compartment.

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