Flip storage box

Abstract

The utility model relates to a flip storage box which comprises a box body, a containing cavity used for containing articles is formed in the box body, a second opening communicated with the containing cavity is formed in the side face of the box body, a side cover is arranged on the second opening, one end of the side cover is hinged to the box body, and a locking mechanism is arranged at the other end of the side cover. The locking mechanism comprises a spring and a locking block arranged on the side face of the side cover in a sliding mode, the two ends of the spring make contact with the locking block and the side cover respectively, the locking block is provided with a locking clamping block, the locking clamping block is clamped into the second opening, and the hole wall of the second opening is located between the locking clamping block and the inner side face of the side cover, so that the side cover is in a closed locking state. Due to the arrangement of the locking clamping block, the side cover can be in a locking state when being closed, and articles in the box body can be prevented from falling out due to the fact that the side cover is opened accidentally; the second opening located in the side face of the box body and the side cover are additionally arranged, and it is guaranteed that when a plurality of storage boxes are stacked, articles in the storage boxes can be taken out through the second opening.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a flip-top storage box, belonging to the field of household goods technology. Background Technology

[0002] Storage boxes, as storage containers, are mainly used for organizing and storing items, and are widely used in various scenarios such as home life and daily office work. However, current storage boxes on the market are large in size and difficult to disassemble, resulting in them taking up a lot of space during transportation and storage. Additionally, the opening of most storage boxes is usually at the top, with a lid covering it. When multiple storage boxes are stacked, it's difficult to access items in the boxes at the bottom, making them inconvenient to use. Some storage boxes have side lids, but these lids often simply cover or rest against the side opening of the storage box. When the storage box is full, the side lid can be pushed out, allowing dust to enter the storage box. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a flip-top storage box with a lockable side cover.

[0004] To achieve this objective, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is:

[0005] A flip-top storage box includes a box body with a cavity for storing items inside. A second opening communicating with the cavity is formed on the side of the box body. A side cover is provided on the second opening. One end of the side cover is hinged to the box body, and the other end of the side cover is provided with a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a spring and a locking block slidably disposed on the side of the side cover. The two ends of the spring are in contact with the locking block and the side cover, respectively. A locking latch is provided on the locking block. The locking latch engages with the second opening. The wall of the second opening is located between the locking latch and the inner side of the side cover, so that the side cover is in a closed and locked state.

[0006] As a further optimization of the above technical solution: the top of the box body has a first opening, and a top cover is provided on the first opening. One end of the top cover is hinged to the top of the box body. The box body includes two first side plates, a second side plate, a third side plate, and a bottom plate. The two first side plates are arranged opposite each other, and the second side plate and the third side plate are arranged opposite each other. The bottom of the second side plate is connected to the bottom plate, and the bottom of the third side plate is hinged to the bottom plate. The bottoms of the two first side plates are interlocked with the bottom plate. The first side plate includes a first folding plate and a second folding plate that are hinged to each other. The two ends of the second side plate and the two ends of the third side plate are hinged to the two ends of the first side plate to form the box body. The width of the first side plate is smaller than the width of the second side plate, and the width of the first side plate is also smaller than the width of the third side plate. The second opening is located on the second side plate.

[0007] As a further optimization of the above technical solution: the side cover includes a frame and a cover plate. One end of the frame is hinged to the housing. The cover plate is snap-fitted onto the frame. The side of the frame has a mounting groove. The locking block is slidably disposed in the mounting groove. The locking block has a protruding pressing block. The end of the pressing block passes through the opening of the mounting groove. The side of the mounting groove has a mounting opening. The locking block passes through the mounting opening. The side of the cover plate has two stops. The two stops are located on both sides of the locking block and contact the side of the locking block. The spring is located in the mounting groove. The two ends of the spring contact the groove wall of the mounting groove and the locking block, respectively. The locking block has a guide slope. The side of the locking block is a positioning step.

[0008] As a further optimization of the above technical solution: the cover plate is provided with a plurality of locking holes, the frame is provided with mounting blocks, the mounting blocks are provided with mounting slopes, the side of the mounting blocks forms mounting steps, the mounting blocks are inserted into the locking holes, and the mounting steps contact the side of the cover plate, so that the cover plate and the frame are detachably locked together.

[0009] As a further optimization of the above technical solution: the side of the first folding plate is provided with a plurality of first hinge blocks, the side of the second folding plate is provided with a plurality of second hinge blocks, the upper and lower ends of the first hinge block are provided with first hinge shafts, the second hinge block is provided with hinge holes, the first hinge block is located between two adjacent second hinge blocks, and the first hinge shaft is inserted into the hinge hole.

[0010] As a further optimization of the above technical solution: the third side plate and the bottom plate, the second side plate and the two first side plates, and the third side plate and the two first side plates are all connected by a hinge structure. The hinge structure includes multiple third hinge blocks and multiple second hinge shafts. The two ends of the second hinge shafts are provided with hinge positioning blocks. The third hinge blocks are provided with first hinge grooves. The grooves of the first hinge grooves on two adjacent third hinge blocks face different directions. All second hinge shafts are sequentially inserted into the corresponding first hinge grooves. The two sides of the first side plate and the side of the bottom plate are provided with second hinge shafts and hinge positioning blocks. The two ends and the bottom of the third side plate are respectively provided with the third hinge blocks.

[0011] As a further optimization of the above technical solution: the bottom plate is provided with insertion protrusions at both ends, and the bottom of the third side plate is provided with two insertion holes, and the insertion protrusions are inserted into the insertion holes.

[0012] As a further optimization of the above technical solution: the bottom plate has several downward protruding insertion plates on both opposite sides, and the bottom of the two first side plates has several mounting blocks. The mounting blocks have insertion slots, and the insertion plates are inserted into the insertion slots so that the first side plates are plugged into the bottom plate.

[0013] As a further optimization of the above technical solution: the bottom of the second side plate is hinged to the bottom plate, the bottom plate is provided with a third hinge shaft, the bottom of the second side plate is provided with a fourth hinge block, the fourth hinge block is provided with a second hinge groove, and the third hinge shaft is inserted into the second hinge groove.

[0014] As a further optimization of the above technical solution: the top of the box is provided with a fixing frame, the bottom of the fixing frame is provided with a fixing groove, the top of the two first side plates, the second side plates and the third side plates are all provided with insertion blocks, the insertion blocks are inserted into the fixing groove, so that the fixing frame covers the first side plates, the second side plates and the third side plates, and one end of the top cover is hinged to the fixing frame.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the locking block in this utility model ensures that the side cover is locked when closed, preventing items from falling out of the box due to accidental opening. In addition to the first opening and top cover, a second opening and side cover are added to the side of the box, making the opening of the storage cavity more versatile. This ensures that even when multiple storage boxes are stacked, items can be easily retrieved from each box through the second opening. A spring is included so that the locking block automatically resets after release, eliminating the need to manually push the locking block to lock the side cover when closing; the spring achieves automatic locking while the side cover is closed. The cover and frame are detachably connected, facilitating cover replacement. The cover can be replaced with an opaque patterned design to enhance aesthetics. The box is foldable, significantly reducing space occupation and facilitating storage and transportation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the side cover of this utility model in the closed state.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the side cover of this utility model in the open state.

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram at point B in the middle.

[0020] Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the folding structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. For example... Figure 1-6As shown, a flip-top storage box includes a box body 1 with a cavity for storing items. A first opening communicating with the cavity is formed on the top of the box body 1, and a top cover 2 is provided on the first opening, with one end of the top cover 2 hinged to the top of the box body 1. A second opening 71 communicating with the cavity is formed on the side of the box body 1, and a side cover 3 is provided on the second opening 71. One end of the side cover 3 is hinged to the box body 1, and the other end of the side cover 3 is provided with a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a spring 5 and a locking block 4 slidably disposed on the side of the side cover 3. The two ends of the spring 5 are in contact with the locking block 4 and the side cover 3, respectively. The locking block 4 is provided with a locking latch 41, a guide slope 42, and a positioning step 44 on its side. The locking latch 41 engages with the second opening 71, and the wall of the second opening 71 is located between the locking latch 41 and the inner side of the side cover 3, specifically between the positioning step 44 and the inner side of the side cover 3, thus placing the side cover 3 in a closed and locked state. When the side cover 3 is rotated outward, the positioning step 44 contacts the wall of the second opening 71, stopping the rotation of the side cover 3 and ensuring that the side cover 3 remains closed, preventing items inside the box 1 from falling out if the side cover 3 is accidentally opened. In addition to the first opening and the top cover 2, the second opening 71 located on the side of the box 1 and the side cover 3 provide more diverse ways to open the storage cavity, ensuring that even when multiple storage boxes are stacked, the items inside each storage box can be easily retrieved by opening the side cover 3 and accessing the items through the second opening 71.

[0023] Squeeze the locking block 4 to disengage the positioning step 44 from the wall of the second opening 71. At this time, the side cover 3 is unlocked, and the spring 5 is compressed. Rotate the unlocked side cover 3 outward to open the second opening 71. When the locking block 41 moves out of the second opening 71, the locking block 4 is released, and the spring force of the spring 5 is released, causing the locking block 4 to move back to its original position. When the side cover 3 is closed, the guide slope 42 contacts the wall of the second opening 71. Under the guidance of the guide slope 42, the locking block 4 is squeezed and moved by the wall of the second opening 71, and the spring 5 is compressed. Until the locking block 41 passes through the second opening 71 and is located inside the housing 1, the spring force of the spring 5 is released, causing the locking block 4 and the locking block 41 to return to their original positions. The wall of the second opening 71 is located between the positioning step 44 and the inner side of the side cover 3. At this time, the side cover 3 is in an automatic locking state.

[0024] In the above technical solution: the side cover 3 includes a frame 31 and a cover plate 32. One end of the frame 31 is hinged to the housing 1, and the cover plate 32 is snap-fitted onto the frame 31. The cover plate 32 has several locking holes 33, and the frame 31 has mounting blocks 34. The mounting blocks 34 have mounting bevels 36, and the side of the mounting blocks 34 forms mounting steps 37. The mounting blocks 34 engage with the locking holes 33, and the mounting steps 37 contact the side of the cover plate 32, allowing the cover plate 32 to be detachably snap-fitted onto the frame 31. The cover plate 32 is transparent, allowing for easy viewing of the contents inside the housing 1. The detachable snap-fit ​​connection between the cover plate 32 and the frame 31 facilitates the replacement of the cover plate 32. The cover plate 32 can be replaced with an opaque patterned design to enhance its aesthetics.

[0025] In the above technical solution: A mounting groove 35 is formed on the side of the frame 31. The locking block 4 is slidably disposed within the mounting groove 35. A protruding pressing block 43 is provided on the locking block 4, the end of which passes through the opening of the mounting groove 35. An installation opening is formed on the side of the mounting groove 35. The locking block 41 passes through the installation opening. Two stops 321 are provided on the side of the cover plate 32. The two stops 321 are located on both sides of the locking block 41 and contact the side of the locking block 4, preventing the locking block 4 from falling out of the mounting groove 35. A spring 5 is located within the mounting groove 35, with both ends of the spring 5 contacting the groove wall of the mounting groove 35 and the locking block 4, respectively.

[0026] In the above technical solution: the box body 1 includes two first side panels 6, a second side panel 7, a third side panel 8, and a bottom plate 9. The two first side panels 6 are arranged opposite each other, the second side panels 7 and the third side panels 8 are arranged opposite each other, the bottom of the second side panel 7 is connected to the bottom plate 9, the bottom of the third side panel 8 is hinged to the bottom plate 9, and the bottoms of both first side panels 6 are interlocked with the bottom plate 9. The first side panel 6 includes a first folding plate 61 and a second folding plate 62 that are hinged to each other. The two ends of the second side panel 7 and the two ends of the third side panel 8 are hinged to the two ends of the first side panel 6 to form the box body 1. The width of the first side panel 6 is smaller than the width of the second side panel 7 and also smaller than the width of the third side panel 8. The two first side panels 6 can be folded inwards towards the box body 1, causing the box body 1 to be folded. The second opening 71 is located on the second side panel 7.

[0027] In the above technical solution: the side of the first folding plate 61 is provided with a plurality of first hinge blocks 63, the side of the second folding plate 62 is provided with a plurality of second hinge blocks 64, the upper and lower ends of the first hinge block 63 are provided with first hinge shafts 65, the second hinge block 64 is provided with hinge holes 66, the first hinge block 63 is located between two adjacent second hinge blocks 64, and the first hinge shafts 65 are inserted into the hinge holes 66.

[0028] In the above technical solution: the third side plate 8 and the bottom plate 9, the second side plate 7 and the two first side plates 6, and the third side plate 8 and the two first side plates 6 are all connected by hinge structures. The hinge structure includes multiple third hinge blocks 10 and multiple second hinge shafts 11. The two ends of the second hinge shafts 11 are provided with hinge positioning blocks 12. The third hinge blocks 10 are provided with first hinge grooves 101, and the groove openings of the first hinge grooves 101 on adjacent third hinge blocks 10 have different orientations. All the second hinge shafts 11 are sequentially inserted into the corresponding first hinge grooves 101. The two sides of the first side plate 6 and the sides of the bottom plate 9 are provided with second hinge shafts 11 and hinge positioning blocks 12, and the two ends and the bottom of the third side plate 8 are respectively provided with third hinge blocks 10.

[0029] In the above technical solution: the bottom plate 9 is provided with insertion protrusions 91 at both ends, and the bottom of the third side plate 8 is provided with two insertion holes 81. The insertion protrusions 91 are inserted into the insertion holes 81, which strengthens the hinge between the third side plate 8 and the bottom plate 9.

[0030] In the above technical solution: the bottom plate 9 has several downward protruding insertion plates 92 on both opposite sides, and the bottom of the two first side plates 6 has several mounting blocks 67. The mounting blocks 67 have insertion grooves 68. The insertion plates 92 are inserted into the insertion grooves 68 so that the first side plates 6 and the bottom plate 9 are plugged in and installed.

[0031] In the above technical solution: the bottom of the second side plate 7 is hinged to the bottom plate 9, the bottom plate 9 is provided with a third hinge shaft, the bottom of the second side plate 7 is provided with a fourth hinge block, the fourth hinge block is provided with a second hinge groove, and the third hinge shaft is inserted into the second hinge groove.

[0032] In the above technical solution: a fixing frame 13 is provided on the top of the box body 1, and a fixing groove is formed at the bottom of the fixing frame 13. Insertion blocks 14 are formed on the top of the two first side plates 6, the second side plate 7, and the third side plate 8. The insertion blocks 14 are inserted into the fixing grooves, so that the fixing frame 13 covers the first side plates 6, the second side plates 7, and the third side plates 8, making the formed box body 1 more stable. One end of the top cover 2 is hinged to the fixing frame 13.

[0033] When it is necessary to fold the box body 1, remove the fixing frame 13 and the top cover 2 from the first side plate 6, the second side plate 7, and the third side plate 8; rotate the bottom plate 9 from bottom to top, so that the third hinge axis moves upward and disengages from the second hinge slot, and the insertion plate 92 disengages from the insertion slot 68. At this time, the bottom plate 9 is in a disassembled state with the second side plate 7 and the two first side plates 6, while the bottom plate 9 and the third side plate 8 remain hinged. Rotate the bottom plate 9 until it is tightly attached to the third side plate 9; fold both first side plates 6 inward towards the inside of the box body 1 to fold the box body 1. The folded box body 1 is then placed on the fixing frame 13 and the top cover 2, as shown. Figure 6As shown, the folding and storage of this utility model greatly reduces the space occupied and facilitates storage and transportation.

[0034] The preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make numerous modifications and variations based on the concept of this utility model without creative effort. Therefore, all technical solutions that can be obtained by those skilled in the art based on the concept of this utility model through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experimentation on the basis of existing technology should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A flip-top storage box, characterized in that... The box includes a housing (1), which has a cavity for storing items. The side of the housing (1) has a second opening (71) that communicates with the cavity. The second opening (71) has a side cover (3). One end of the side cover (3) is hinged to the housing (1), and the other end of the side cover (3) has a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a spring (5) and a locking block (4) that is slidably disposed on the side of the side cover (3). The two ends of the spring (5) are in contact with the locking block (4) and the side cover (3) respectively. The locking block (4) has a locking latch (41) that is engaged in the second opening (71). The hole wall of the second opening (71) is located between the locking latch (41) and the inner side of the side cover (3), so that the side cover (3) is in a closed and locked state.

2. A flip-top storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that... The box body (1) has a first opening at the top, and a top cover (2) is provided on the first opening. One end of the top cover (2) is hinged to the top of the box body (1). The box body (1) includes two first side plates (6), a second side plate (7), a third side plate (8), and a bottom plate (9). The two first side plates (6) are arranged opposite to each other, and the second side plate (7) and the third side plate (8) are arranged opposite to each other. The bottom of the second side plate (7) is connected to the bottom plate (9), and the bottom of the third side plate (8) is hinged to the bottom plate (9). The bottom of each side plate (6) is inserted into the bottom plate (9). The first side plate (6) includes a first folding plate (61) and a second folding plate (62) that are hinged to each other. The two ends of the second side plate (7) and the two ends of the third side plate (8) are hinged to the two ends of the first side plate (6) to form the box body (1). The width of the first side plate (6) is smaller than the width of the second side plate (7). The width of the first side plate (6) is also smaller than the width of the third side plate (8). The second opening (71) is located on the second side plate (7).

3. A flip-top storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that... The side cover (3) includes a frame (31) and a cover plate (32). One end of the frame (31) is hinged to the housing (1), and the cover plate (32) is snapped onto the frame (31). The side of the frame (31) has a mounting groove (35). The locking block (4) is slidably disposed in the mounting groove (35). The locking block (4) has a protruding pressing block (43). The end of the pressing block (43) passes through the opening of the mounting groove (35). The side of the mounting groove (35) has a mounting opening. The locking block (41) passes through the mounting opening. The cover plate (32) has two stops (321) on its side. The two stops (321) are located on both sides of the locking block (41) and are in contact with the side of the locking block (4). The spring (5) is located in the mounting groove (35). The two ends of the spring (5) are in contact with the groove wall of the mounting groove (35) and the locking block (4). The locking block (41) has a guide slope (42). The side of the locking block (41) is a positioning step (44).

4. A flip-top storage box according to claim 3, characterized in that... The cover plate (32) has several locking holes (33), and the frame (31) is provided with mounting blocks (34). The mounting blocks (34) have mounting inclined surfaces (36), and the side of the mounting blocks (34) forms mounting steps (37). The mounting blocks (34) are inserted into the locking holes (33), and the mounting steps (37) are in contact with the side of the cover plate (32), so that the cover plate (32) and the frame (31) can be detachably locked together.

5. A flip-top storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that... The first folding plate (61) has a plurality of first hinge blocks (63) on its side, and the second folding plate (62) has a plurality of second hinge blocks (64) on its side. The first hinge block (63) has a first hinge shaft (65) at both its upper and lower ends. The second hinge block (64) has a hinge hole (66). The first hinge block (63) is located between two adjacent second hinge blocks (64), and the first hinge shaft (65) is inserted into the hinge hole (66).

6. A flip-top storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that... The third side plate (8) and the bottom plate (9), the second side plate (7) and the two first side plates (6), and the third side plate (8) and the two first side plates (6) are all connected by a hinge structure. The hinge structure includes multiple third hinge blocks (10) and multiple second hinge shafts (11). The two ends of the second hinge shafts (11) are provided with hinge positioning blocks (12). The third hinge blocks (10) are provided with first hinge grooves (101). The grooves of the first hinge grooves (101) on two adjacent third hinge blocks (10) are oriented differently. All the second hinge shafts (11) are sequentially inserted into the corresponding first hinge grooves (101). The two sides of the first side plate (6) and the sides of the bottom plate (9) are provided with the second hinge shafts (11) and the hinge positioning blocks (12). The two ends and the bottom of the third side plate (8) are respectively provided with the third hinge blocks (10).

7. A flip-top storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that... The bottom plate (9) has insertion protrusions (91) at both ends, and the bottom of the third side plate (8) has two insertion holes (81) respectively. The insertion protrusions (91) are inserted into the insertion holes (81).

8. A flip-top storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that... The bottom plate (9) has several downward protruding insertion plates (92) on both opposite sides. The bottom of the two first side plates (6) has several mounting blocks (67). The mounting blocks (67) have insertion slots (68). The insertion plates (92) are inserted into the insertion slots (68) so that the first side plates (6) and the bottom plate (9) are plugged in and installed.

9. A flip-top storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that... The bottom of the second side plate (7) is hinged to the bottom plate (9). The bottom plate (9) is provided with a third hinge shaft. The bottom of the second side plate (7) is provided with a fourth hinge block. The fourth hinge block is provided with a second hinge groove. The third hinge shaft is inserted into the second hinge groove.

10. A flip-top storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that... The top of the box (1) is provided with a fixing frame (13), and the bottom of the fixing frame (13) is provided with a fixing groove. The tops of the two first side plates (6), the second side plates (7), and the third side plates (8) are all provided with insertion blocks (14). The insertion blocks (14) are inserted into the fixing grooves so that the fixing frame (13) covers the first side plates (6), the second side plates (7), and the third side plates (8). One end of the top cover (2) is hinged to the fixing frame (13).

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