Cigarette storage structure and cigarette case

Abstract

The utility model relates to a cigarette storage structure and a cigarette case, and relates to the technical field of cigarette cases. The cigarette storage structure comprises an outer box body and an inner box body. A cavity communicating with the outside is formed in the outer box body, a plurality of clamping assemblies are evenly distributed at the bottom of the cavity, and the multiple clamping assemblies are evenly distributed along the side edge of the cavity. The inner box body is used for storing cigarettes in a sealed mode. And the inner box body is clamped between two adjacent clamping assemblies, or the inner box body is clamped between the clamping assemblies and the side wall of the cavity. According to the cigarette storage structure, the cigarettes are stored in a sealed mode through the inner box body, the inner box body is limited through the outer box body, and in other words, the cigarettes are limited. When the cigarette storage structure is used for storing or transporting cigarettes, the positions of the cigarettes are fixed, the cigarettes cannot move in the transportation or storage process, the cigarettes are prevented from being damaged, the cigarettes can be further protected through sealed storage of the inner box body on the cigarettes, the safety of the cigarette storage structure is improved, and cigarette smell of the cigarettes is prevented from being changed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cigarette box technology, and more specifically, to a cigarette storage structure and a cigarette box. Background Technology

[0002] The storage and transportation of cigarettes require high stability and airtightness of the packaging carrier.

[0003] In related technologies, cigarettes are usually stored directly in cigarette boxes, which typically lack dedicated structures or components for fixing and sealing. This makes cigarettes prone to damage and changes in flavor during transportation and storage. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to at least address some of the deficiencies mentioned in the related technologies, this application provides a cigarette storage structure and a cigarette box.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a cigarette storage structure for storing and transporting cigarettes. The cigarette storage structure includes an outer box and an inner box. The outer box has a cavity communicating with the outside. Multiple snap-fit ​​components are evenly distributed at the bottom of the cavity, and these components are also evenly distributed along the sides of the cavity. The inner box is used for sealed storage of cigarettes. The inner box snaps between two adjacent snap-fit ​​components, or between the snap-fit ​​components and the sidewall of the cavity. The thickness of the inner box is L1, the distance between two adjacent snap-fit ​​components is L2, and the distance between the snap-fit ​​components and the sidewall of the cavity is L3, satisfying: L1 = L2 = L3.

[0006] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​assembly includes a limiting portion. The limiting portions are symmetrically arranged on two opposite sidewalls within the cavity, and multiple limiting portions are evenly distributed along the sidewalls.

[0007] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​assembly also includes a protrusion. The line connecting the two symmetrically arranged limiting portions is defined as a limiting line, and the protrusion is disposed between the two symmetrically arranged limiting portions and located on the limiting line.

[0008] Furthermore, at least two protrusions are provided on the limiting line, and both protrusions are located near the limiting part.

[0009] Furthermore, the end of the limiting part is configured as an arc shape; the protrusion is configured as a rounded trapezoid.

[0010] Furthermore, the inner box has a storage compartment for storing cigarettes, and the storage compartment has an opening that communicates with the outside. A detachable seal is provided at the opening to seal the storage compartment and prevent it from communicating with the outside.

[0011] Furthermore, a stop is provided inside the storage compartment. The stop is located inside the storage compartment and near the end of the storage compartment, allowing one end of the cigarette to abut against the stop.

[0012] Furthermore, the storage compartment is provided with a divider. The divider is located at the bottom of the storage compartment and extends towards the opening to divide the storage compartment into at least two storage positions.

[0013] Furthermore, the storage compartment is configured as a rectangular compartment, and multiple partitions are evenly distributed along the long side of the storage compartment.

[0014] This application also provides a cigarette case, which includes an outer packaging and a cigarette storage structure as described in any of the above embodiments. A connector for cooperating with the outer packaging is provided on the outer side wall of the outer case, so that the outer case can be fixed inside the outer packaging.

[0015] With the above technical solution, when using the cigarette storage structure of this application, the cigarette is placed in the inner box and the inner box is sealed. Then, the inner box is placed in the outer box, so that the inner box is snapped between two adjacent snap-fit ​​components, or between the snap-fit ​​components and the side wall of the cavity. The outer box is used to fix the inner box, thereby achieving sealed storage and positioning of the cigarette.

[0016] The cigarette storage structure of this application seals and preserves the cigarettes through an inner box and limits the position of the inner box through an outer box, thus limiting the cigarette's position. In this way, when storing or transporting cigarettes using this cigarette storage structure, the cigarette's position is fixed and will not shift during transportation or storage, preventing damage to the cigarette. The sealed preservation of the cigarette by the inner box also further protects the cigarette, improving the safety of this application and preventing changes in the cigarette's flavor.

[0017] Other features and advantages of this application will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the outer box body from one perspective, provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the cigarette storage structure provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of the outer box provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the inner box body from one perspective, provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the inner box provided in an embodiment of this application from another perspective.

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[0025] 100 - Outer box; 110 - Connector; 200 - Snap-fit ​​assembly; 210 - Limiting part; 220 - Protrusion; 300 - Inner box; 310 - Sealing element; 320 - Storage compartment; 321 - Storage position; 330 - Stopping part; 340 - Divider. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0027] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "inner" and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product is in use. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "setup" and "connection" 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 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.

[0029] This embodiment provides a cigarette storage structure to solve the problems in related technologies where cigarettes are easily damaged or their flavor is easily altered during storage or transportation.

[0030] Please see Figures 1 to 3 This embodiment provides a cigarette storage structure for storing and transporting cigarettes. The cigarette storage structure includes an outer box 100 and an inner box 300. The outer box 100 has a cavity communicating with the outside. Multiple snap-fit ​​components 200 are evenly distributed at the bottom of the cavity, and these components are also evenly distributed along the sides of the cavity. The inner box 300 is used for sealed storage of cigarettes. The inner box 300 snaps between two adjacent snap-fit ​​components 200, or between the snap-fit ​​components 200 and the sidewall of the cavity. The thickness of the inner box 300 is L1, the distance between two adjacent snap-fit ​​components 200 is L2, and the distance between the snap-fit ​​components 200 and the sidewall of the cavity is L3, satisfying: L1 = L2 = L3.

[0031] Specifically, when using the cigarette storage structure of this embodiment, the cigarette is stored in the inner box 300 and sealed by the inner box 300 to protect the cigarette and prevent it from being damaged or altered in flavor during transportation.

[0032] After the cigarette is stored in the inner box 300, the inner box 300 is placed inside the outer box 100 and snapped between two adjacent snap-fit ​​components 200, or between the snap-fit ​​component 200 and the side wall of the cavity. Since the thickness of the inner box 300 is the same as the distance between the two adjacent snap-fit ​​components 200, the inner box 300 is restricted by the snap-fit ​​components 200 after snapping, preventing the inner box 300 from moving within the outer box 100 and protecting the inner box 300. Of course, the distance between the snap-fit ​​component 200 and the side wall of the cavity is the same as the thickness of the inner box 300. In other words, the inner box 300 can be snapped into any position inside the outer box 100, which can ensure reliable positioning of the inner box 300, prevent displacement of the inner box 300, and further protect the inner box 300 and the cigarettes in the inner box 300. This prevents the cigarettes from moving due to external factors during storage or transportation, and also prevents external factors from affecting the cigarettes.

[0033] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the snap-fit ​​assembly 200 includes a limiting part 210. The limiting parts 210 are symmetrically arranged on two opposite side walls inside the cavity, and multiple limiting parts 210 are evenly distributed along the side walls.

[0034] Because the limiting parts 210 are symmetrically arranged on two opposite side walls, when the inner box 300 is inserted into the limiting position between two adjacent snap-fit ​​components 200 or between the inner box 300 and the side wall, both sides are subjected to a uniform limiting force. The symmetrically arranged limiting parts 210 can restrict both ends of the inner box 300 respectively, effectively preventing the inner box 300 from tilting or shifting due to uneven force, thereby ensuring its stability during transportation and storage.

[0035] Multiple limiting parts 210 are evenly distributed along the side wall, meaning that multiple sets of selectable snap-fit ​​positions can be provided inside the outer box 100, thereby increasing the capacity of the outer box 100 in this embodiment.

[0036] Furthermore, when vibration or collision occurs during transportation, the two ends of the inner box 300 are respectively inserted into the two limiting parts 210, which provide dual protection for the inner box 300 in both the lateral and longitudinal directions. The symmetrically distributed limiting parts 210 can also cooperate with the outer box 100 to absorb impact forces from all directions, reduce the shaking of the inner box 300 within the cavity, and thus better protect the internal cigarettes from damage.

[0037] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the snap-fit ​​assembly 200 also includes a protrusion 220. The line connecting the two symmetrically arranged limiting portions 210 is defined as the limiting line. The protrusion 220 is disposed between the two symmetrically arranged limiting portions 210 and located on the limiting line. The protrusion 220, situated on the limiting line between the two limiting portions 210, can precisely contact the side of the inner box 300. Building upon the lateral support and limiting provided by the existing side limiting portions 210, the protrusion 220 further provides a central support point for the inner box 300, preventing it from swaying left and right or undergoing local deformation due to external forces, thus making the positioning of the inner box 300 more stable and reliable along its entire length.

[0038] During transportation, vibration or tilting may cause the inner box 300 to slide or shift slightly in the limiting groove. Especially in high-frequency vibration environments, such as road transportation, the protrusion 220 can provide additional resistance perpendicular to the direction of movement of the inner box 300, effectively preventing it from sliding or shifting back and forth.

[0039] The protrusion 220 is positioned on the limiting line, which serves as a central guide structure for the inner box 300 when it is inserted into the snap-fit ​​position. That is, if there is a slight deviation during the insertion of the inner box 300, the protrusion 220 can guide it to automatically adjust to the correct position, thereby achieving self-centering and self-aligning functions, making this embodiment easy to use.

[0040] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, at least two protrusions 220 are provided on the limiting line, and both protrusions 220 are located near the limiting part 210. The protrusions 220 are not concentrated in the center, but are located near the two limiting parts 210. That is to say, the protrusions 220 can provide additional support for the areas near the left and right edges of the inner box 300. Since the outer box 100 is usually supported by plastic or other flexible materials, the edge area is usually the part that is more prone to deformation, twisting or warping under external force. Adding protrusions can effectively prevent these phenomena and improve the overall structural strength.

[0041] Furthermore, it should be noted that in this embodiment, the inner box 300 extends outward in the circumferential direction to form an edge. When the inner box 300 is snapped into the outer box 100, the edge of the inner box 300 extends between the two limiting portions 210 and abuts against one of the limiting portions 210. The main body of the inner box 300 is restricted by the protrusion 220, which can cause a slight misalignment with the edge of the inner box 300. This allows the edge of the inner box 300 restricted by the limiting portion 210 and the main body restricted by the protrusion 220 to undergo slight deformation when the inner box 300 is snapped into the snap-fit ​​assembly 200, ensuring that the limiting portion 210 can cooperate with the protrusion 220 to effectively and reliably fix the inner box 300.

[0042] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the end of the limiting part 210 is rounded; the protrusion 220 is rounded trapezoidal. Both the rounded end of the limiting part 210 and the rounded trapezoidal protrusion 220 have good guiding properties. When the snap-fit ​​assembly 200 is inserted into the inner box 300, the relatively smooth structure of the limiting part 210 and the protrusion 220 can effectively avoid jamming or excessive friction caused by sharp edges, reduce the difficulty of manual operation, and improve assembly speed and automation adaptability.

[0043] Of course, the inner box 300 is usually made of paper, plastic, or composite materials, and its surface is relatively fragile. If the limiting part 210 or the protrusion 220 uses a right angle or sharp angle design, it is easy to cause scratches, dents, or even damage during insertion and removal. In this embodiment, it is designed as an arc or rounded corner structure, which can greatly reduce the risk of mechanical damage to the outer wall of the inner box 300, protect the integrity of the appearance, and improve the protection capability of this embodiment.

[0044] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the inner box 300 has a storage compartment 320 for storing cigarettes, and the storage compartment 320 has an opening that communicates with the outside. A detachable seal 310 is provided at the opening to seal the storage compartment 320 and prevent it from communicating with the outside. Cigarettes are very sensitive to humidity; excessively high or low humidity can affect their combustion performance, taste, and even safety. The seal 310 isolates the storage compartment 320 from the outside, maintaining a relatively stable temperature and humidity environment inside the compartment, thereby protecting the cigarettes inside the storage compartment 320, preventing them from absorbing moisture and becoming soft, avoiding the tobacco from breaking due to dryness, and allowing the cigarettes to maintain their original flavor and quality.

[0045] Furthermore, cigarettes readily absorb external odors, especially when in contact with other items during transportation and storage. The sealed storage compartment 320, achieved through the sealing element 310, effectively prevents external odors from entering, protecting the original aroma characteristics of the cigarettes.

[0046] Furthermore, the detachable seal 310 design allows users to open and remove cigarettes when needed, and reseal them when no longer required, balancing ease of use with sealing protection. Users can flexibly manage cigarette storage and retrieval according to their actual needs, while still ensuring that unused cigarettes remain in good condition.

[0047] In this embodiment, the sealing element 310 can be set as any existing sealing component or sealing structure, as long as it meets the requirements of this embodiment. For example, the sealing element 310 is set as a waterproof paper with adhesive properties. When the cigarette needs to be taken out, the waterproof paper can be peeled off to take it out normally. After taking it out, the waterproof paper can be reattached to the inner box 300 to ensure the sealing and preservation effect of the inner box 300 on the cigarette.

[0048] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, a stop 330 is provided inside the storage compartment 320. The stop 330 is located inside the storage compartment 320 and near its end, allowing one end of the cigarette to abut against it. The stop 330 acts as a limiting block for the end of the cigarette, ensuring that each cigarette is neatly arranged and precisely positioned in its designated location within the storage compartment 320; thus preventing the cigarettes from sliding, shifting, or tilting during transport or opening / closing, maintaining a neat and orderly overall layout.

[0049] Understandably, if the storage compartment 320 is used to store cigarettes of various lengths, the design of the stop part 330 can adapt to different sizes by adjusting its position or adopting a multi-level structure. By restricting the position of the cigarettes through the stop part 330, the cigarettes are kept in a fixed position under the action of the stop part 330, making it easier for users to identify and grab the target cigarettes when taking them out.

[0050] When encountering bumps or drops during transportation, the stop part 330 can also effectively prevent the cigarettes from moving or colliding with each other in the inner box 300, reducing the breakage or damage rate of the cigarettes.

[0051] Please continue reading. Figure 4 , Figure 5 For example, the storage compartment 320 is provided with a divider 340. The divider 340 is located at the bottom of the storage compartment 320 and extends towards the opening to divide the storage compartment 320 into at least two storage positions 321. By dividing the space within the storage compartment 320 by the divider 340, it is equivalent to restricting the position of the cigarettes in the inner box 300, so that only one cigarette is placed in each storage position 321. This further restricts the position of the cigarettes, ensuring that they are kept upright during storage or transportation, preventing tilting or collapse due to vibration, avoiding interference between the cigarettes in the inner box 300, and improving the protective effect of the inner box 300 on the cigarettes.

[0052] Furthermore, the divider 340 allows users or manufacturers to store different types of cigarettes in the same box, as these different types of cigarettes may have different aroma and humidity requirements. Physical separation prevents aroma cross-contamination and preserves their unique flavors.

[0053] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the inner box 300 is snapped into the outer box 100, a slight deformation will occur between the edge of the inner box 300 and the main body, causing the main body of the inner box 300 to bear some stress. The partition 340 increases the support points inside the storage compartment 320, and the partition 340 cooperates with the stop 330, which also helps to improve the rigidity and pressure resistance of the overall structure of the inner box 300.

[0054] In this embodiment, both the stop portion 330 and the partition portion 340 are configured as protrusions with rounded corners, integrally formed with the inner box body 300. Of course, the stop portion 330 and the partition portion 340 can also be configured as any other components according to actual needs, as long as they can meet the requirements of this embodiment.

[0055] In one embodiment, exemplarily, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5As shown, the storage compartment 320 is a rectangular compartment, with multiple partitions 340 evenly distributed along the long side of the storage compartment 320. The rectangular compartment has a regular spatial structure, which facilitates standardized and modular design. Based on this, by evenly arranging multiple partitions 340 along the long side, the storage compartment 320 can be divided into at least two separate storage positions 321, thereby ensuring the independence of each cigarette.

[0056] The evenly distributed partitions 340 can further improve the overall rigidity of the inner box 300, preventing significant deformation of the inner box 300 during storage and affecting the normal storage of cigarettes.

[0057] It is understood that in this embodiment, the partition 340 can be arbitrarily set according to actual needs to divide the storage compartment 320 into multiple storage positions 321 to store cigarettes of different flavors or types, thereby improving the practicality of this embodiment.

[0058] This embodiment also provides a cigarette case, which includes an outer packaging and a cigarette storage structure as described in any of the above embodiments. A connector 110 is provided on the outer side wall of the outer box 100 for engaging with the outer packaging, so that the outer box 100 can be fixed inside the outer packaging.

[0059] When using the cigarette case of this embodiment, the inner box 300 is placed inside the outer box 100, and the outer box 100 is stored in the outer packaging, so that the cigarettes can be stored or transported stably and reliably.

[0060] Since the cigarette box in this embodiment has the cigarette storage structure described in any of the above embodiments, it also has all the beneficial effects of the cigarette storage structure, which will not be repeated here.

[0061] In this embodiment, the connector 110 can be arbitrarily set according to actual needs, as long as it can fix the outer box 100 to the outer packaging. For example, the outer box 100 is provided with an extension edge, and the outer packaging is provided with a corresponding limiting edge. In use, it is only necessary to use the limiting edge of the outer packaging to snap the extension edge of the outer box 100, so that the outer box 100 cannot be detached from the outer packaging.

[0062] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0063] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A cigarette storage structure for the storage and transport of cigarettes, characterized in that, include: The outer box (100) has a cavity that communicates with the outside. Multiple snap-fit ​​components (200) are evenly distributed at the bottom of the cavity, and the multiple snap-fit ​​components (200) are evenly distributed along the side of the cavity. The inner box (300) is used to seal and store cigarettes. The inner box (300) is snapped between two adjacent snap-fit ​​components (200), or the inner box (300) is snapped between the snap-fit ​​component (200) and the side wall of the cavity. The thickness of the inner box (300) is L1, the distance between two adjacent snap-fit ​​components (200) is L2, and the distance between the snap-fit ​​component (200) and the side wall of the cavity is L3, satisfying: L1=L2=L3.

2. The cigarette storage structure according to claim 1, wherein The snap-fit ​​assembly (200) includes a limiting part (210); The limiting part (210) is symmetrically arranged on two opposite side walls inside the cavity, and multiple limiting parts (210) are evenly distributed along the side walls.

3. The cigarette storage structure according to claim 2, wherein The snap-fit ​​assembly (200) also includes a protrusion (220); The line connecting the two symmetrically arranged limiting portions (210) is defined as the limiting line, and the protrusion (220) is disposed between the two symmetrically arranged limiting portions (210) and located on the limiting line.

4. The cigarette storage structure according to claim 3, wherein At least two protrusions (220) are provided on the limiting line, and both protrusions (220) are located near the limiting part (210).

5. A tobacco rod storage structure according to claim 3 or 4, wherein, The end of the limiting part (210) is rounded; the protrusion (220) is rounded trapezoidal.

6. The cigarette storage structure of claim 1, wherein The inner box (300) has a storage compartment (320) for storing cigarettes, and the storage compartment (320) has an opening that communicates with the outside. A seal (310) is detachably provided at the opening to seal the storage compartment (320) so that it is not connected to the outside.

7. The cigarette storage structure according to claim 6, wherein The storage compartment (320) is equipped with a stop (330); The stop part (330) is disposed inside the storage compartment (320) and near the end of the storage compartment (320), and one end of the cigarette can abut against the stop part (330).

8. The cigarette storage structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The storage compartment (320) is provided with a partition (340); The partition (340) is disposed at the bottom of the storage compartment (320) and extends toward the opening to divide the storage compartment (320) into at least two storage positions (321).

9. The cigarette storage structure according to claim 8, wherein The storage compartment (320) is configured as a rectangular compartment, and multiple partitions (340) are evenly distributed along the long side of the storage compartment (320).

10. A cigarette pack characterized in that, The cigarette box includes an outer packaging and a cigarette storage structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 above; The outer side wall of the outer box (100) is provided with a connector (110) for cooperating with the outer packaging, so that the outer box (100) can be fixed inside the outer packaging.

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