Stackable and nestable container

Abstract

The utility model provides a stackable and nestable container which comprises a first tray body and a second tray body, the first tray body is a container with an opening, the first tray body is nested in the second tray body, or the second tray body is stacked on the first tray body from the direction of the opening. According to the container capable of being stacked and nested, the first stop face is arranged, when seeds germinate, the second disc body is stacked on the first disc body through the first stop face, and when the seeds germinate or the container capable of being stacked and nested needs to be transported, the second disc body is stacked on the second disc body through the second stop face. And only the first connecting convex surface arranged on the first tray body is nested in the second tray body, so that a user can conveniently store the tray, the transportation space is saved, and the tray is convenient to use.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of seed germination technology, and in particular to a stackable and nestable container and a method for storing the container. [Background Technology]

[0002] Lightweight containers can be used in a variety of applications. However, some applications require or require specific features in the container design. For example, germinating seeds in a home garden or sprouting seeds into edible or cooked sprouts requires proper watering between different containers, as well as containers that are easy to store the seeds. Currently, there are no containers designed for seed germination that are both stackable and nestable, especially those that can be nested for transport when empty and stacked vertically when filled with seeds, making them very inconvenient for users. [Utility Model Content]

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a stackable and nestable container and a method for container storage, thereby solving the problems of inconvenient operation and difficult transportation.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A stackable and nestable container for seed germination includes a first disc and a second disc, wherein the first disc is a container with an opening, the first disc is nested within the second disc, or the second disc is stacked on the first disc with the opening facing the first disc.

[0006] Specifically, the first disk body includes a first connecting convex surface, and the first disk body is nested in the second disk body through the first connecting convex surface; when the first disk body is nested in the second disk body, at least a portion of the first disk body is housed in the second disk body.

[0007] Specifically, the first disc body includes a first stop surface, and the second disc body is stacked on the first disc body through the first stop surface.

[0008] Specifically, the first disc body includes a first bottom wall and a first side wall. The first side wall is connected to the first bottom wall, and a connecting convex surface is provided at the connection between the first side wall and the first bottom wall. At least a portion of the connecting convex surface extends toward the first bottom wall.

[0009] Specifically, the second disc body includes a second bottom wall and a second side wall, with the second side wall connected to the second bottom wall.

[0010] Specifically, the second sidewall includes a second outer wall and a second inner wall. The second outer wall has a second outer peripheral edge arranged in the circumferential direction. The second outer peripheral edge is disposed adjacent to the second bottom wall. The second inner wall is disposed opposite to the second outer wall. The second inner wall has a second protruding inner edge arranged in the circumferential direction. The second outer peripheral edge and the second protruding inner edge enclose each other to form a second connecting convex surface.

[0011] Specifically, the second disc body also includes a second top peripheral edge, which extends along the periphery of the second sidewall.

[0012] Specifically, the second disc also includes a drain hole, which is arranged circumferentially along the bottom wall of the second disc.

[0013] Specifically, the second disc body further includes ribs, which are circumferentially spaced along the bottom wall of the second disc body and extend along the direction of at least one of the drainage holes.

[0014] Specifically, the stackable and nestable container further includes an exhaust vent, which is disposed on the first disc body and / or the second disc body.

[0015] Specifically, the stackable and nestable container further includes a third disk body, in which the second disk body is nested or stacked on top of the second disk body.

[0016] Specifically, the stackable and nestable container further includes a top cover plate, and the third plate is nested within the top cover plate, or the top cover plate is stacked on the third plate.

[0017] Specifically, the first disc, the second disc, the third disc, and the top cover disc are arranged in a frontal projection alignment manner, and the first disc, the second disc, the third disc, and the top cover disc are stacked in sequence, or the top cover, the third disc, the second disc, and the first disc are nested in sequence.

[0018] Specifically, the first disk and the second disk are cylindrical, cuboid, or polyhedral structures.

[0019] Specifically, the first disc body and the second disc body are made of transparent, semi-transparent or opaque material.

[0020] A method for using or storing a container includes the following steps:

[0021] Provide seeds;

[0022] Provided a stackable and nestable container for holding the seed, the stackable and nestable container comprising:

[0023] The first dish body is a container with an opening;

[0024] The second disc is stacked on top of the first disc from the direction of the opening;

[0025] The seeds are placed in the second dish, and water is poured into the second dish, which then flows through the drainage holes of the second dish to the first dish.

[0026] Separate the first disk and the second disk, and peel the seeds from the first disk and the second disk;

[0027] The first disk body is nested within the second disk body;

[0028] Provide a third tray and a top cover tray;

[0029] The first disk, the second disk, the third disk, and the top cover disk are nested in sequence.

[0030] Compared with the prior art, the stackable and nestable container, by setting the first stop surface, allows the second disc to be stacked on top of the first disc during seed germination, placing the seed inside the second disc. The second disc is provided with drainage holes and venting grooves to meet the moisture and air requirements for seed germination. Moreover, when the seed germination is complete or when the stackable and nestable container needs to be transported, it only needs to be nested into the second disc through the first connecting convex surface of the first disc, which is convenient for users to store and saves transportation space, making it easy to use. [Attached Image Description]

[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort, wherein:

[0032] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first embodiment of the stackable and nestable container of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the stackable and nestable container of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 3 This is another sectional view from the angle of the first embodiment of the stackable and nestable container of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 4This is a partial enlarged view of the first embodiment of the stackable and nestable container of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the top cover plate of the first embodiment of the stackable and nestable container of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first and second disks stacked in the first embodiment of the stackable and nestable container of this utility model;

[0038] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first, second, and third disks stacked together in the first embodiment of the stackable and nestable container of this utility model.

[0039] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second embodiment of the stackable and nestable container of this utility model;

[0040] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the second embodiment of the stackable and nestable container of this utility model;

[0041] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the third embodiment of the stackable and nestable container of this utility model.

[0042] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0043] 100. Stackable and nestable container; 10. First disc body; 101. First bottom wall; 102. First side wall; 103. First connecting convex surface; 104. First stop surface; 20. Second disc body; 201. Second bottom wall; 202. Second side wall; 2021. Second outer wall; 2021A. Second outer peripheral edge; 2022. Second inner wall; 2022A. Second inner protrusion edge; 203. Second connecting convex surface; 204. Second top outer peripheral edge; 205. Drain hole; 206. Rib; 207. Vent groove; 30. Third disc body; 40. Fourth disc body; 50. Fifth disc body; 60. Top cover disc.

Detailed Implementation Methods

[0044] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0045] Please refer to Figures 1 to 7 , Figure 1This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first embodiment of the stackable and nestable container of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the first embodiment of the stackable and nestable container of this utility model; Figure 3 This is another sectional view from the angle of the first embodiment of the stackable and nestable container of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a partial enlarged view of the first embodiment of the stackable and nestable container of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the top cover plate of the first embodiment of the stackable and nestable container of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first and second disks stacked in the first embodiment of the stackable and nestable container of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first, second, and third disks stacked together in the first embodiment of the stackable and nestable container of this utility model.

[0046] In a first embodiment, the stackable and nestable container 100 includes a first disc 10, a second disc 20, a third disc 30, a fourth disc 40, a fifth disc 50, and a top cover disc 60. The first disc 10, second disc 20, third disc 30, fourth disc 40, fifth disc 50, and top cover disc 60 are stacked sequentially to form a cylindrical structure. Seeds are placed in the stackable and nestable container 100, and water can be added to the container. The stackable and nestable container 100 is provided with drainage holes 205, which guide water flow to sequentially permeate the first tray 10, the second tray 20, the third tray 30, the fourth tray 40, the fifth tray 50 and the top cover tray 60 to replenish the seeds with water. It can be understood that the bottom wall of the first tray does not have the drainage holes 205, and the bottom wall is sealed to receive the water flowing through the tray. The stackable and nestable container 100 is simple for users to use when cultivating seeds, and is easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0047] It should be noted that the first disc 10, the second disc 20, the third disc 30, the fourth disc 40, the fifth disc 50, and the top cover disc 60 can be cylindrical, cuboid, or other polyhedral structures. The opening sizes of the first disc 10, the second disc 20, the third disc 30, the fourth disc 40, the fifth disc 50, and the top cover disc 60 are adapted to the bottom walls of the first disc 10, the second disc 20, the third disc 30, the fourth disc 40, the fifth disc 50, and the top cover disc 60. The opening size can be larger than the size of the bottom wall, or it can be the same as the size of the bottom wall. In the first embodiment, when the first disc 10, the second disc 20, the third disc 30, the fourth disc 40, the fifth disc 50, and the top cover disc 60 are cylindrical structures, each includes a side wall and a bottom wall, and the side wall and the bottom wall enclose a receiving space.

[0048] It should be noted that there is no specific limit to the number of disks; there can be two or more.

[0049] Specifically, regarding the shape and structure of the first disc 10, the first disc 10 includes a first bottom wall 101, a first side wall 102, a first connecting convex surface 103, and a first stop surface 104. The first bottom wall 101 is connected to the first side wall 102. The first connecting convex surface 103 is located at the connection between the first side wall 102 and the first bottom wall 101. The first connecting convex surface 103 is used to nest and fix with the second disc 20. The first stop surface 104 is located at the top circumferential opening of the first side wall 102. The first stop surface 104 is used to fix and support the second disc 20 to support it. It can be understood that the first disc 10 is used to support other discs and can receive water flowing through other discs. In the first embodiment, the first disc 10 has the smallest size.

[0050] Specifically, regarding the shape and structure of the second disc body 20, the second disc body 20 includes a second bottom wall 201, a second side wall 202, a second connecting convex surface 203, a second top peripheral edge 204, a drainage hole 205, a rib 206, and an exhaust groove 207. The second side wall 202 further includes a second outer wall 2021, a second outer peripheral edge 2021A, a second inner wall 2022, and a second protruding inner edge 2022A. The second outer peripheral edge 2021A is formed by the inward indentation of the second outer wall 2021 and is used to engage with the first stop surface 104 in the first disc body 10 to stack the second disc body 20 on the first disc body 10. The second protruding inner edge 2022A is formed by the recess of the second inner wall 2022 and is used to engage with the first connecting convex surface 103 of the first disc body 10 to nest the first disc body 10 within the first disc body 10. The second outer peripheral edge 2021A and the second inner protrusion 2022A enclose each other to form a second connecting convex surface 203.

[0051] It should be noted that the second connecting convex surface 203 can be integrally formed with the second side wall 202 and the second bottom wall 201, or it can be separately formed from the second side wall 202 and the second bottom wall 201; no limitation is made here. In the first embodiment, the second connecting convex surface 203 is integrally formed with the second side wall 202 and the second bottom wall 201, which is convenient to process and simple to form.

[0052] It should be noted that the drainage holes 205 are arranged circumferentially along the bottom wall of the second disc 20 and are spaced throughout the second disc 20. The number and position of the drainage holes 205 are not specifically limited, and they are used to guide the flow of water in order to better replenish the seeds with water.

[0053] It should be noted that the ribs 206 are spaced apart circumferentially along the bottom wall of the second disc 20, forming multiple concentric circles that cover the bottom wall of the second disc 20. The ribs 206 extend along at least one of the drainage holes 205. The shape formed by the ribs 206 can be concentric circles, triangles, or irregular shapes; no specific limitation is imposed. Multiple ribs 206 form multiple channels that connect with the drainage holes 205 to better guide water flow.

[0054] It should be noted that the exhaust groove is located at the second outer peripheral edge of the second disc body. At least a portion of the exhaust groove extends along the second outer peripheral edge toward the second bottom wall, and the exhaust groove is L-shaped. The exhaust groove 207 is disposed at the second outer peripheral edge 2021A of the second disc body 20 to better relieve pressure or exhaust air. In the first embodiment, the exhaust groove 207 is L-shaped, and the L-shape allows a portion of the exhaust groove 207 to extend along the second outer peripheral edge 2021A toward the second bottom wall 201, and another portion to extend along the second outer peripheral edge 2021A toward the second side wall 202. When the first disc body 10 is stacked with the second disc body 20, the exhaust groove 207 can guide external air into the receiving space of the disc body to better relieve pressure or exhaust air. It is understood that the number of exhaust grooves 207 can be multiple, and there is no specific limitation. The shape of the exhaust groove 207 can be other shapes, as long as it can achieve the function of relieving pressure or exhausting air.

[0055] It is also understood that in other embodiments, in order to achieve the venting function, the venting groove 207 can be removed, such as by increasing the gap at the connection between the first stop surface 104 of the first disc 10 and the second connecting convex surface 203 of the second disc 20 when stacked, as long as the function of pressure relief or venting can be achieved.

[0056] The third disc 30, the fourth disc 40, the fifth disc 50, and the top cover disc 60 have the same structure as the second disc 20, differing only in size and height, and will not be discussed again here. However, it is understood that there are no restrictions on the size and height of the third disc 30, the fourth disc 40, the fifth disc 50, and the top cover disc 60, as long as they can be stacked or nested together, and are easy to assemble and disassemble. Users can choose the appropriate height and size of the discs according to their actual needs.

[0057] Please see Figures 8 to 9 , Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second embodiment of the stackable and nestable container 100 of this utility model; Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of the stackable and nestable container 100 of this utility model.

[0058] In the second embodiment, the stackable and nestable container 100 also includes a first tray 10, a second tray 20, a third tray 30, a fourth tray 40, a fifth tray 50, and a top cover tray 60. The top cover tray 60, the fifth tray 50, the fourth tray 40, the third tray 30, the second tray 20, the first tray 10, and the top cover tray are nested sequentially to form a near-cylindrical structure with a height close to that of the first tray 10. This saves space during storage and transportation, reduces transportation costs, and facilitates storage.

[0059] It should be noted that the structures of the first disc 10, the second disc 20, the third disc 30, the fourth disc 40, the fifth disc 50, and the top cover disc 60 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 10 , Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the third embodiment of the stackable and nestable container of this utility model. In the third embodiment, the stackable and nestable container 100 also includes a first disc 10 and a second disc 20. The first disc 10 is nested within the second disc 20, or the second disc 20 is stacked on the first disc 10. Unlike the first and second embodiments described above, only the shape of the first disc 10 and the second disc 20 is rectangular; the rest of the structure remains the same and will not be discussed again here.

[0061] In the fourth embodiment, the stackable and nestable container 100 also includes a first tray 10, a second tray 20, a third tray 30, a fourth tray 40, a fifth tray 50, and a top cover tray. The dimensions of the first tray 10, the second tray 20, the third tray 30, the fourth tray 40, the fifth tray 50, and the top cover tray can be adjusted to allow the first tray 10 to be stacked with the second tray 20, and the third tray 30, the fourth tray 40, the fifth tray 50, and the top cover tray to be nested within the second tray 20.

[0062] In other embodiments, the first disk 10, the second disk 20, the third disk 30, the fourth disk 40, the fifth disk 50 and the top cover disk can be combined in any way to achieve the functions of stacking and nesting with each other.

[0063] It should be noted that in the above embodiments, the first disc 10, the second disc 20, the third disc 30, the fourth disc 40, the fifth disc 50, and the top cover disc 60 are made of transparent, semi-transparent, or opaque materials, and the specific materials are not limited. The most preferred embodiment is made of transparent material to facilitate users' observation of seed growth.

[0064] Seeds are placed in the stackable and nestable container 100, and water can be poured into the stackable and nestable container 100. The stackable and nestable container 100 is provided with drainage holes 205, which guide water flow to sequentially penetrate the first tray 10, the second tray 20, the third tray 30, the fourth tray 40, the fifth tray 50 and the top cover tray to replenish the seeds with water. It is understood that the bottom wall of the first tray does not have the drainage holes 205, and the bottom wall is sealed to receive the water flowing through the tray. The stackable and nestable container 100 is simple for users to use when cultivating seeds, and it is easy to disassemble and assemble.

[0065] The method of using or storing the stackable and nestable container 100 includes the following steps:

[0066] Provide seeds;

[0067] Provide a container for holding the seeds;

[0068] The seeds are placed in the top cover plate 60, the fifth plate 50, the fourth plate 40, the third plate 30, and the second plate 20. Water is poured into the top cover plate 60, and the water flows through the drain hole 205 in sequence through the top cover plate 60, the fifth plate 50, the fourth plate 40, the third plate 30, and the second plate 20, and is finally stored in the first plate 10. This watering method makes it convenient for users to water the seeds.

[0069] Ribs 206 are provided in the top cover plate, the fifth plate 50, the fourth plate 40, the third plate 30 and the second plate 20. The ribs 206 form a plurality of concentric circles. The ribs 206 extend along at least one of the drainage holes 205 to better guide the water flow and allow the seeds to fully absorb water.

[0070] Vent grooves 207 are provided in the top cover plate 60, the fifth plate 50, the fourth plate 40, the third plate 30 and the second plate 20 to facilitate pressure relief and venting of the plate;

[0071] When the seed germination is complete, the first disc 10, the second disc 20, the third disc 30, the fourth disc 40, the fifth disc 50 and the top cover disc are separated, and the seeds in the first disc 10, the second disc 20, the third disc 30, the fourth disc 40, the fifth disc 50 and the top cover disc 60 are peeled off.

[0072] The first disc 10, the second disc 20, the third disc 30, the fourth disc 40, the fifth disc 50, and the top cover disc 60 are nested in sequence for transportation or storage.

[0073] Compared with the prior art, the stackable and nestable container 100, by setting the first stop surface 104, allows the second disc 20 to be stacked on top of the first disc 10 through the first stop surface 104 when the seeds germinate, and the seeds are placed inside the second disc 20. The second disc 20 is provided with drainage holes 205 and venting grooves 207 to meet the moisture and air requirements for seed germination. Moreover, when the seeds have finished germinating or when the stackable and nestable container 100 needs to be transported, it only needs to be nested into the second disc 20 through the first connecting protrusion 103 provided on the first disc 10, which is convenient for users to store and saves transportation space, and is easy to use.

[0074] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make improvements without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, but these improvements all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A stackable and nestable container for seed germination, characterized in that, Comprising: a first disc body, the first disc body being a container with an opening; a second disc body, the first disc body being nested in the second disc body, or the second disc body being stacked from the opening towards the first disc body.

2. The stackable and nestable container of claim 1, wherein, The first disc body comprises a first connecting convex surface, the first disc body being nested in the second disc body through the first connecting convex surface. When the first disc body is nested in the second disc body, at least a part of the first disc body is accommodated in the second disc body.

3. The stackable and nestable container of claim 1, wherein, The first disc body comprises a first stop surface, the second disc body being stacked on the first disc body through the first stop surface.

4. The stackable and nestable container of claim 1, wherein, The first disc body comprises: a first bottom wall; a first side wall connected with the first bottom wall, a first connecting convex surface being provided at a connection between the first side wall and the first bottom wall, at least a part of the first connecting convex surface extending towards the first bottom wall.

5. The stackable and nestable container of claim 1, wherein, The second disc body comprises: a second bottom wall; a second side wall connected with the second bottom wall, the second side wall comprising: a second outer wall, the second outer wall being formed with a second outer peripheral edge arranged in a circumferential direction, the second outer peripheral edge being arranged adjacent to the second bottom wall; a second inner wall arranged opposite to the second outer wall, the second inner wall being formed with a second raised inner edge arranged in a circumferential direction; wherein the second outer peripheral edge and the second raised inner edge enclose a second connecting convex surface.

6. The stackable and nestable container of claim 5, wherein, The second disc body further comprises a second top peripheral edge extending along a circumferential edge of the second side wall.

7. The stackable and nestable container of claim 1, wherein, The second disc body further comprises a drain hole arranged in a circumferential direction of the bottom wall of the second disc body.

8. The stackable and nestable container of claim 7, wherein, The second disc body further comprises a rib arranged spaced apart in a circumferential direction of the bottom wall of the second disc body, the rib extending in a direction of at least one of the drain holes.

9. The stackable and nestable container of claim 1, wherein, Further comprising an air exhaust groove provided in the first disc body and / or the second disc body.

10. The stackable and nestable container of claim 1, wherein, Further comprising: a third disc body, the second disc body being nested in the third disc body, or the third disc body being stacked on the second disc body; a top cover disc, the third disc body being nested in the top cover disc, or the top cover disc being stacked on the third disc body; wherein the first disc body, the second disc body, the third disc body and the top cover disc are arranged in a front projection alignment manner, the first disc body, the second disc body, the third disc body and the top cover disc being stacked in sequence, or the top cover, the third disc body, the second disc body and the first disc body being nested in sequence.

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