Container fluid discharge system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a container fluid discharge system which comprises a container body, the container body comprises a base, side plates and a box cover, the side plates are connected to the base, the box cover is hinged to the top of one of the side plates, the container body is further provided with a base flow guide system and a box cover flow guide system, the base flow guide system is arranged on the base and comprises a plurality of base fluid discharge channels arranged on the base; the box cover flow guide system is arranged on the box cover and comprises a sedimentation type fluid collecting area arranged relative to the base fluid discharging channel, fluid in the upper container can be drained to the sedimentation type fluid collecting area of the box cover of the lower container and drained to the side face of the container to flow away, and the function of automatically discharging condensate water in the container is achieved. Loss of goods in the container can be reduced, meanwhile, the weight is reduced, and economical efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of turnover container technology, and specifically to a container fluid discharge system. Background Technology

[0002] The condensation produced by existing cardboard boxes used for packaging fresh produce, flowers, and other goods can cause the cardboard boxes to become waterlogged and damaged, compromising the safety of the goods inside.

[0003] Another type of reusable plastic box has numerous ventilation holes on its side panels and split lid. During storage and stacking, condensation from the upper boxes leaks downwards, soaking goods such as cut flowers in the lower layers, damaging their quality and hindering storage and transportation. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a container fluid discharge system that can drain condensate from inside a container to outside the container.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A container fluid discharge system includes a container body, the container body comprising a base, side plates, and a lid, the side plates being connected to the base, and the lid being hinged to the top of one of the side plates. The container body also includes a base flow guiding system and a lid flow guiding system.

[0007] The base flow guiding system is disposed on the base and includes multiple base fluid discharge channels disposed on the base;

[0008] The container cover flow guiding system is provided on the container cover and includes a settling fluid collection area arranged relative to the fluid discharge channel of the base.

[0009] In one embodiment, the sedimentation fluid collection area is a sunken area located on the top surface of the tank cover, and the edge of the sunken area is provided with a tank cover drainage stop, which protrudes from the surface of the sunken area.

[0010] In one embodiment, the drain stop portion of the box cover is further provided with a drain notch.

[0011] In one embodiment, the eaves of the box cover, which has the drainage notch, overlaps the upper end of the corresponding side panel to form a cover.

[0012] In one embodiment, the base is provided with a plurality of base drainage channels extending through the base.

[0013] In one embodiment, when one box is stacked on top of another, the vertical projection plane of all the base drainage channels of the upper box is located within the settling fluid collection area of ​​the lid of the lower box.

[0014] In one embodiment, the eaves of the box lid is provided with a box lid engaging portion, which engages with the upper end of the side plate on the corresponding side.

[0015] In one embodiment, the lid engagement portion is an eave extending longitudinally along the body of the lid, the eave overlapping the upper end of the corresponding side panel to form a cover.

[0016] In one embodiment, the lid engagement portion is a first engagement portion located on the edge of the lid, and the side plate corresponding to the first engagement portion is provided with a second engagement portion. The first engagement portion and the second engagement portion cooperate to achieve the engagement of the lid and the side plate.

[0017] In one embodiment, the first engaging portion is an extension extending from the edge of the lid toward the base, the second engaging portion is an abutment extending upward from the upper end of the side plate, and a stop surface disposed on the upper end of the side plate; in the lid-closed state, the extension is located inside the abutment, and the bottom of the extension abuts against the stop surface.

[0018] In one embodiment, the first biting portion and the second biting portion are respectively one of a groove and a protrusion that can extend into the groove.

[0019] In one embodiment, the lid is provided with a lid limiting part, and the side plate is provided with a side plate limiting part that matches the lid limiting part. When the lid closes the opening of the container, the lid limiting part is located within the side plate limiting part.

[0020] In one embodiment, the lid is further provided with a cavity area and a non-cavity area, wherein the cavity area is a closed cavity structure; at least a portion of the cavity area surrounds at least a portion of the non-cavity area to form a reinforcing area.

[0021] In one embodiment, the cavity region is a single, continuous structure.

[0022] In one embodiment, the cavity region includes: a plurality of independent cavity sections that are not interconnected; at least a portion of the independent cavity sections surround at least a portion of the non-cavity region to form the reinforcement region.

[0023] In one embodiment, the cavity area is present on both the side edge of the lid with the latch and the side edge of the lid that is hinged to the side plate.

[0024] In one embodiment, the reinforced zone is provided within the sedimentation fluid collection zone.

[0025] The present invention adopts the above-mentioned technical solution and has the following beneficial effects: the container fluid discharge system provided by the present invention can guide the fluid in the container to the outside of the container through the base flow guiding system set on the base and the lid flow guiding system set on the lid, thereby realizing the function of automatic external discharge of the fluid in the container, reducing the loss of goods in the container, reducing weight, and improving economy. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a turnover box, showing a partial cross-section of the box cover drainage stop to illustrate the drainage stop of the box cover.

[0027] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An enlarged view at point A in the middle, showing a schematic diagram of the drainage stop of the box cover.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a turnover box, showing a partial cross-section of the drainage opening to illustrate the drainage opening.

[0029] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The enlarged view at point B shows a schematic diagram of the engagement between the lid and the short side panel.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a top view of the turnover box after the lid is opened.

[0031] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of box A stacked on top of box B, viewed along the width direction.

[0032] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 The enlarged view at point C shows a schematic diagram of the condensate from box a flowing to the lid of box b.

[0033] Figure 8 It is a cross-sectional view of box A stacked on top of box B, taken along the length direction.

[0034] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 The enlarged view at point D shows a schematic diagram of the condensate from box a flowing to the cover of box b and then being drained outside box b.

[0035] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a turnover box, with a partial cross-section of the cavity to show the structural diagram of the cavity.

[0036] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 An enlarged view at point E in the middle, showing a schematic diagram of the cavity structure.

[0037] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view of the top surface of the box lid, showing the structure of the three cavities.

[0038] Figure 13 yes Figure 3 An enlarged view at point F in the middle, showing a schematic diagram of the engagement between the lid and the short side panel.

[0039] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of a turnover box, showing a partial cross-section of the box lid and another structural schematic diagram of the interlocking of the box lid and side panels.

[0040] Figure 15 yes Figure 14 An enlarged view of point G in the middle, showing a schematic diagram of the interlocking of the lid and side panel.

[0041] Figure 16 This is a top view of the turnover box, and a partial cross-section of the box lid showing the interlocking structure of the lid and side panels.

[0042] Figure 17 yes Figure 16 The enlarged view at point H shows a schematic diagram of the interlocking of the lid and side panel.

[0043] Figure 18 This is a top view of the turnover box, showing that the vertical projection of the base drainage channel on the base is located within the sedimentation fluid collection area of ​​the lower box cover. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so as to better understand the purpose, features and advantages of the present invention. It should be understood that the embodiments shown in the drawings are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, but are only for illustrating the essential spirit of the technical solution of the present invention.

[0045] In the following description, certain specific details are set forth for the purpose of illustrating various disclosed embodiments in order to provide a thorough understanding of the various disclosed embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that embodiments may be practiced without one or more of these specific details. In other instances, well-known apparatuses, structures, and techniques associated with this application may not have been shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the description of the embodiments.

[0046] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims, the word “comprising” and its variations, such as “including” and “having”, shall be understood to have an open, inclusive meaning, that is, to be interpreted as “including, but not limited to”.

[0047] Throughout this specification, references to "an embodiment" or "an embodiment" indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Therefore, the appearance of "in an embodiment" or "an embodiment" in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, a particular feature, structure, or characteristic may be combined in any manner in one or more embodiments.

[0048] The singular forms “a” and “the” used in this specification and the appended claims include plural references unless otherwise expressly stated herein. It should be noted that the term “or” is generally used to mean “and / or” unless otherwise expressly stated herein.

[0049] In the following description, in order to clearly demonstrate the structure and working method of this utility model, a number of directional terms will be used. However, terms such as "front", "back", "left", "right", "outside", "inside", "outward", "inward", "up", and "down" should be understood as convenient terms and not as limiting terms.

[0050] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0051] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0052] like Figures 1-9 As shown, this utility model provides a container fluid discharge system, including a container body. In this embodiment, the container body is illustrated as a box structure. The box includes a base 11 and four side plates arranged in pairs opposite each other. The four side plates are divided into a pair of long side plates 12 and a pair of short side plates 13. The pair of long side plates and the pair of short side plates are respectively arranged opposite each other. The pair of long side plates, the pair of short side plates, and the base 11 together form a rectangular cavity for loading goods. In some cases, the lengths of the long side plates and the short side plates can also be the same, in which case a square cavity is formed. Each side plate and the base are usually made of plastic, which can be manufactured using existing processes such as vacuum forming and injection molding.

[0053] Preferably, the side panels are connected to the base in a foldable manner relative to the base. In this embodiment, the base 11 is provided with multiple protective edges extending along the thickness direction of the base. Each protective edge is correspondingly provided with one of the side panels, and the inner side of each protective edge is provided with a number of hanging slots. The bottom of each side panel is also provided with hooks corresponding to the hanging slots. Each side panel is pivotally connected to the base in a foldable manner relative to the base through the cooperation of its bottom hooks and corresponding hanging slots. The box also includes a box cover 14. One side of the box cover 14 is pivotally connected to the top of one of the long side panels 12 by a hinge, so that the box cover 14 can be flipped to cover the cavity opening and can be flipped to the outside of the long side panel to open the box. The other side of the box cover 14 is provided with a latch 2, which is fixed to the top of the other long side panel 12 to achieve a fixed connection between the box cover 14 and the long side panel 12. This replaces disposable packing straps and packing buckles, simplifies the packaging process, and overcomes the defects of sealing and latch stability caused by the combination of two lids in the old box, which is convenient and easy to use. In some cases, latches may be installed on the short side panel, or latches may be installed on both the short and long side panels.

[0054] The top surface of the lid 14 is also provided with a sedimentation fluid collection area 141, which is used to receive liquid (such as condensate) flowing out of the base of another box stacked on the lid, and to guide the liquid from the sedimentation fluid collection area 141 to the side of the box to flow away, thereby draining the condensate accumulated in the box to the outside of the box, realizing the function of automatic drainage of condensate in the box, which can reduce the loss of goods in the box, while reducing weight and improving economy.

[0055] In this embodiment, the sedimentation fluid collection area 141 is a sunken area 1411 located on the top surface of the tank cover 14. A tank cover drainage stop 142 is provided at the edge of the sunken area, protruding from the surface of the sunken area 1411, thus making the sunken area 1411 a water storage area. A drainage notch 1421 is also provided on the tank cover drainage stop 142, allowing condensate in the sunken area 1411 to drain out of the tank.

[0056] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 The drainage notches 1421 of the cover 14 are located on opposite sides of the corresponding short side plate, while the drainage stops 142 of the cover are not provided on the two sides of the long side plate. The eaves 143 of the cover 14 on one side edge of the corresponding drainage notch 1421 overlap the upper end of the corresponding side plate and form a cover to prevent condensate from flowing back into the box.

[0057] See Figures 5-9 as well as Figure 18The base 11 is also provided with multiple base drainage channels 111 that penetrate the base 11. When the box is stacked on top of another box, the vertical projection surface of these base drainage channels 111 is located within the sedimentation fluid collection area 141 of the lower box cover. In this embodiment, the base drainage infiltration area formed by all the base drainage channels 111 is located within a rectangular area with a length and a width of b, and the vertical projection area of ​​this rectangular area is located within the sedimentation fluid collection area 141, so that the condensate flowing out of these base drainage channels 111 can be collected into the sedimentation fluid collection area 141 of the lower box cover, and then discharged to the outside of the box through the corresponding drainage notch 1421.

[0058] See also Figures 3-4 and Figure 13 The lid 14 and the corresponding side panels are provided with engaging structures, which are divided into a first engaging structure corresponding to the short side panel and a second engaging structure corresponding to the long side panel. (See also...) Figure 4 The first interlocking structure of the lid on the side corresponding to the short side plate is an eave 143 extending longitudinally along the lid 14. The eave 143 overlaps the upper end of the corresponding side plate and forms a cover. The eave 143 can limit the deformation and collapse of the lid and limit the separation of the lid eave from the upper end of the side plate, thereby improving the support capacity of the lid and its resistance to deformation and denting after being subjected to force.

[0059] See Figure 13 The interlocking structure corresponding to one side of the long side plate is an extension 144 formed by the edge of the lid. The extension 144 extends from the edge of the lid 14 towards the base. The upper end of the long side plate 12 is provided with an abutment 121, which extends along the depth direction of the box body. The upper end of the long side plate 12 is provided with a stop surface 122 that abuts against the bottom of the extension 144. When the lid is closed, the extension 144 is located inside the abutment 121, and the bottom of the extension 144 abuts against the stop surface 122, so that the extension 144 and the upper end of the long side plate 12 interlock and support the lid on one side of the long side plate, thereby improving the support capacity of the lid and its resistance to deformation and denting after being subjected to force.

[0060] See Figure 14 and Figure 15 The first interlocking structure of the box cover on the side corresponding to the short side plate is a first groove 146 with a U-shaped cross section. The upper end of the short side plate is provided with a second groove 132 that cooperates with the first groove 146. The second groove 132 also has a U-shaped cross section. When the box cover 14 is closed, the first groove 146 and the second groove 132 interlock with each other, thereby improving the support capacity of the box cover and its resistance to deformation and denting after being subjected to force.

[0061] Similarly, the first interlocking structure of the lid on the side corresponding to the long side plate is also a third groove 147 with a U-shaped cross section. The upper end of the long side plate is provided with a fourth groove 123 that cooperates with the third groove 147. The fourth groove 123 also has a U-shaped cross section. When the lid 14 is closed, the third groove 147 and the fourth groove 123 interlock with each other, thereby improving the support capacity of the lid and its resistance to deformation and denting after being subjected to force.

[0062] See Figure 16 and Figure 17 The lid is equipped with a limiting structure that cooperates with the side panel. When the lid closes the opening of the container, the limiting part of the lid is located inside the limiting part of the side panel, realizing the interlocking between the lid and the side panel. Through the circumferential interlocking, it forms support and limiting for the lid from multiple directions, thereby improving the supporting capacity of the lid and its ability to resist deformation and denting after being subjected to force.

[0063] Specifically, see Figure 17 The lid 14 has a first lid limiting part 148 extending from the edge of the short side plate 13. The first lid limiting part 148 is a T-shaped protrusion on the edge of the lid. The upper surface of the short side plate 13 has a short side plate limiting part 133 that matches the first lid limiting part 148. The short side plate limiting part 133 is a T-shaped groove. The lid 14 has a second lid limiting part 149 recessed from the edge of the long side plate 12. The second lid limiting part 149 is a T-shaped groove. The upper surface of the long side plate 12 has a long side plate limiting part 124 extending into the box and matching the second lid limiting part 149. The long side plate limiting part 124 is a T-shaped protrusion extending from the inner side of the long side plate. When the lid 14 closes the opening of the container, the first lid limiting part 148 engages with the short side plate limiting part 133, and the long side plate limiting part 124 engages with the second lid limiting part 149, thus forming a T-shaped interlocking connection between the lid and the long and short side plates.

[0064] See Figures 10-12 The lid 14 also has a cavity area and a non-cavity area. The cavity area is a sealed cavity structure that strengthens the lid 14. At least a portion of the cavity area surrounds at least a portion of the non-cavity area to form the reinforcing area. The cavity area can be formed by injection molding or welding. The cavity area is present on the edge of the lid with the latch and on the edge of the hinged side plate of the lid. A reinforcing area is also provided within the sedimentation fluid collection area.

[0065] Specific examples Figure 12 As shown, the cavity region can be as follows: Figure 12The structure shown includes a first cavity 1441, a second cavity 1442, and a third cavity 1443. The first cavity 1441 extends along the length of the lid and is located on the edge of the lid 14 where the latch 2 is located, to strengthen the lid on the latch side. The second cavity 1442 also extends along the length of the lid and is located on the edge of the lid 14 where the hinge is located, to strengthen the lid on the hinge side. The third cavity 1443 extends along the width of the lid and is located between the first and second cavities 1441. The number of third cavities 1443 can be designed according to the length of the lid to further strengthen the lid and prevent the lid 13 from deforming due to water accumulation, thus preventing water from being unable to drain away in time.

[0066] The area surrounded by the two third cavities 1443, the first cavity 1441, and the second cavity 1442 is the reinforcement zone 1444. This zone prevents the lid 13 from deforming due to water accumulation, thus ensuring timely drainage. The two third cavities 1443, the first cavity 1441, and the second cavity 1442 can be an interconnected integral structure or independent cavities that are not interconnected. Furthermore, the cavity area is not limited to... Figure 12 The structure of the cavity, such as the third cavity 1443, can be set at an angle, or the third cavity 1443 can be arc-shaped, and the first cavity 1441 and the second cavity 1442 are the same.

[0067] In other embodiments, the cavity region can have other structures, such as a ring structure. In this case, the central area surrounded by the ring structure is a reinforcing area. The ring structure is an integral chamber, i.e., a single, continuous structure. Of course, it can also be formed by splicing together multiple independent cavity parts to form a ring-shaped cavity region. Understandably, the reinforcing area formed around the cavity region can have multiple shapes, such as a triangular shape or a racetrack shape. In this case, the cavity region can also be a single, continuous structure or multiple independent cavity parts that are not interconnected.

[0068] The preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above. However, it should be understood that after reading the above teachings, those skilled in the art can make various alterations or modifications to this utility model. These equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A container fluid discharge system comprising a container body including a base, side panels and a lid, the side panels being connected to the base, the lid being hingedly connected to the top of one of the side panels, characterised in that, The container body is further provided with a base flow guide system and a cover flow guide system, wherein, The base flow guide system is arranged on the base and comprises a plurality of base fluid discharge channels arranged on the base; The cover flow guide system is arranged on the cover and comprises a sedimentation type fluid collection area arranged relative to the base fluid discharge channels.

2. The reservoir fluid discharge system of claim 1, wherein, The sedimentation type fluid collection area is a sunken area arranged on the top surface of the cover, and the edge of the sunken area is provided with a cover flow guide stopper protruding from the surface of the sunken area.

3. The reservoir fluid discharge system of claim 2, wherein, The cover flow guide stopper is further provided with a flow guide notch.

4. The reservoir fluid discharge system of claim 3, wherein, The eaves part of the cover provided with the flow guide notch overlaps the upper end of the corresponding side plate and forms a cover.

5. The reservoir fluid discharge system of claim 1, wherein, The base is provided with a plurality of base drainage channels penetrating through the base.

6. The reservoir fluid discharge system of claim 5, wherein, The vertical projection planes of the base drainage channels are all located in the sedimentation type fluid collection area of the cover.

7. The reservoir fluid discharge system of claim 1, wherein, The eaves part of the cover is provided with a cover engagement part which engages with the upper end of the corresponding side plate.

8. The reservoir fluid discharge system of claim 7, wherein, The cover engagement part is an eaves part longitudinally extended along the body of the cover, which overlaps the upper end of the corresponding side plate and forms a cover.

9. The reservoir fluid discharge system of claim 7, wherein, The cover engagement part is a first engagement part located at the edge of the cover, and the side plate corresponding to the first engagement part is provided with a second engagement part, and the first engagement part and the second engagement part cooperate to realize the engagement of the cover and the side plate.

10. The reservoir fluid discharge system of claim 9, wherein, The first engagement part is an extension part of the edge of the cover extending towards the base, the second engagement part is an abutting part extended upwards at the upper end of the side plate, and a stop surface is arranged at the upper end of the side plate; in the cover closed state, the extension part is located inside the abutting part, and the bottom of the extension part abuts against the stop surface.

11. The reservoir fluid discharge system of claim 9, wherein, The first engagement part and the second engagement part are one of a groove and a protruding part which can be extended into the groove.

12. The reservoir fluid discharge system of claim 1, wherein, The cover is provided with a cover limiting part, and the side plate is provided with a side plate limiting part matched with the cover limiting part, and when the cover covers the opening of the container, the cover limiting part is located in the side plate limiting part.

13. The reservoir fluid discharge system of claim 1, wherein, The cover is further provided with a cavity area and a non-cavity area, the cavity area is a closed cavity structure; at least part of the cavity area forms a reinforcing area around at least part of the non-cavity area.

14. The reservoir fluid discharge system of claim 13, wherein, The cavity area is an integral structure.

15. The reservoir fluid discharge system of claim 13, wherein, The cavity area comprises a plurality of independent cavity parts which are not communicated with each other; at least part of the independent cavity parts form the reinforcing area around at least part of the non-cavity area.

16. The reservoir fluid discharge system of claim 13, wherein, The side edge of the cover provided with the lock buckle and the side edge of the cover hingedly connected with the side plate both have the cavity area.

17. The reservoir fluid discharge system of claim 13, wherein, The reinforcing area is arranged in the sedimentation type fluid collection area.

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