Preservation box

By designing a flip-type hinged lid for the food storage container, the problem of cumbersome operation of traditional food storage containers has been solved, achieving convenient opening and good sealing, thus improving the user experience.

CN224146645UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21TAIZHOU HUANGYAN XINLE PLASTIC FACTORY
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TAIZHOU HUANGYAN XINLE PLASTIC FACTORY
Filing Date
2025-05-16
Publication Date
2026-04-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Food storage containers on the market require multiple latches to open and close, which is inconvenient to use, and the lids need to be placed somewhere after removal, resulting in a poor user experience.

Method used

Design a food storage container lid that flips open and locks into one side of the container body. The lid is secured by a hinged structure with four flip plates. The lid can be opened from any side (front, back, left, right). The design of the ring step and hinge groove enhances the sealing performance.

Benefits of technology

The opening process is simplified, improving ease of use, and the flip structure achieves good sealing, enhancing the user experience.

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Abstract

According to the technical scheme, the preservation box comprises a box body and a box cover and is characterized in that the top of the outer side of the box body extends outwards to form annular steps, the annular steps on the front, back, left and right sides of the box body extend outwards to form clamping blocks, hinge grooves are formed in the top faces of the clamping blocks, and clamping grooves are formed in the bottom faces of the clamping blocks. An annular notch allowing the top of the box body to be inserted is formed in the bottom face of the box cover, hinge parts extend out of the front side, the rear side, the left side and the right side of the box cover, turning plates are hinged to the hinge parts, clamping hooks are arranged at the bottoms of the turning plates, and the turning plates are buckled in the clamping grooves through the clamping hooks to be fixed after being turned over. And the box cover is buckled on the box body through the four turning plates, and the turning plates on three sides are opened, so that the box cover is turned outwards to be opened and then is fixed on one side of the box body. The box cover is clamped on one side of the box body after being turned over and opened, good sealing performance is achieved when the box cover is closed, and the box cover can be selectively opened along the front side, the rear side, the left side and the right side.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of daily necessities, and in particular to a food storage container. Background Technology

[0002] Food storage containers on the market usually consist of two parts: the container body and the lid. The lid fits onto the container body and is generally equipped with four latches on the front, back, left, and right. Each time you open or close the container, you need to fasten these four latches. After removing the lid, you also need to find a place to put it, which makes it relatively inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, this utility model aims to provide a food storage container whose lid, after being flipped open, locks into one side of the container body, providing excellent sealing when closed. The lid can be opened in any direction, including front, back, left, or right.

[0004] The present invention relates to a food storage container, comprising a container body and a lid. The container body has an annular step extending outward from its top outer side. Locking blocks extend outward from the annular steps on the front, back, left, and right sides of the container body. Each locking block has a hinge groove on its top surface and a locking groove on its bottom surface. The lid has an annular slot on its bottom surface for the top of the container body to be inserted into. Hinge portions extend from the front, back, left, and right sides of the lid, each hinge portion being hinged to a flip plate. A hook is provided at the bottom of each flip plate. After the flip plate is flipped, it is secured in the locking groove by the hook. The lid is secured to the container body by the four flip plates. By opening three of the flip plates, the lid flips outward and is then fixed to one side of the container body.

[0005] Preferably, the hinge portion on the front and rear sides of the box cover includes three independent hinge rods arranged coaxially on the left, middle and right sides. The left and right hinge rods are hinged to the top of the left and right sides of the flip plate, and the middle hinge rod is installed in the hinge groove on the top surface of the card block. After the other three sides of the flip plate are released from their latching state, the box cover is flipped outward around the hinge rod at this point as the axis of rotation and then fixed on the box body.

[0006] Preferably, two locking blocks extend outward from the annular steps on the left and right sides of the box body. The hinged parts on the left and right sides of the box cover include five independent hinge rods arranged coaxially. The first, third, and fifth hinge rods are hinged to the flip plate. The second and fourth hinge rods are respectively installed in the hinge slots of the two locking blocks. After the other three sides of the flip plate are released from their latching state, the box cover rotates outward around the hinge rod at this point and is then fixed to the box body.

[0007] Preferably, the box cover has two concentric annular grooves at its center. The inner annular groove contains a month marker annular plate, and the outer annular groove contains a day marker annular plate. The month marker annular plate has 12 corresponding month markers at equal angles along the circumference, and the day marker annular plate has 31 corresponding date markers at equal angles along the circumference. The top surface of the box cover has an indicator plate that is radially fastened to the top of the month marker annular plate and the day marker annular plate and prevents them from falling off. The indicator plate has two windows, one inside and one outside, which correspond to a specific value after the month marker annular plate and the day marker annular plate are rotated.

[0008] Preferably, an annular sealing strip is installed inside the groove.

[0009] Preferably, the box lid has two handles hinged to the middle area on both the left and right sides.

[0010] Preferably, a folding baffle is provided at the bottom of the inner side of the box, and a flip plate is hinged to the middle of the front, back, left and right sides of the folding baffle. A series of drainage holes are provided on the folding baffle. After the four flip plates are flipped and erected, the folding baffle and the bottom surface of the box form a shelf with a certain height. After the flip plates are flipped and flattened, the folding baffle is placed directly on the bottom surface of the box.

[0011] The lid of this utility model flips open and locks into one side of the box body, providing excellent sealing when closed. The lid can be opened from any side, front, back, left, or right. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 2 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction;

[0015] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;

[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box lid of this utility model when it is flipped open to the left;

[0017] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box lid of this utility model when it is flipped forward and opened;

[0018] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0020] Wherein: 1—box body; 11—annular step; 12—locking block; 121—hinge groove; 2—box cover; 21—groove; 22—hinge part; 221—hinge rod; 23—annular groove; 3—flip plate; 4—month marking annular plate; 5—day marking annular plate; 6—indicator plate; 7—handle; 8—folding baffle; 9—flip plate. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, this utility model provides a food storage box, including a box body 1 and a box lid 2. An annular step 11 extends outward from the top of the outer side of the box body 1. Locking blocks 12 extend outward from the annular steps 11 on the front, back, left, and right sides of the box body 1. The top surface of the locking block 12 is provided with a hinge groove 121, and the bottom surface of the locking block 12 is provided with a locking groove. The bottom surface of the box lid 2 is provided with an annular slot 21 for the top of the box body 1 to be inserted. Hinge portions 22 extend from the four sides of the box lid 2. The hinge portions 22 are hinged with flip plates 3. The bottom of the flip plates 3 is provided with hooks. After the flip plates 3 are flipped, they are fixed in the locking grooves by the hooks. The box lid 2 is fastened to the box body 1 by the above four flip plates 3. By opening three of the flip plates 3, the box lid 2 is flipped outward and fixed to one side of the box body 1.

[0023] In the above scheme, the hinge part 22 on the front and rear sides of the box cover 2 includes three independent hinge rods 221 arranged coaxially on the left, middle and right sides. The left and right hinge rods 221 are hinged to the top of the left and right sides of the flip plate 3, and the middle hinge rod 221 is installed in the hinge groove 121 on the top surface of the card block 12. After the other three sides of the flip plate 3 are released from the latching state, the box cover 2 is rotated around the hinge rod 221 at this point and flipped outward to open and is fixed on the box body 1.

[0024] In addition, two locking blocks 12 extend outward from the annular steps 11 on the left and right sides of the box body 1. The hinge parts 22 on the left and right sides of the box cover 2 include five independent hinge rods 221 arranged coaxially. The first, third and fifth hinge rods 221 are hinged to the flip plate 3. The second and fourth hinge rods 221 are respectively installed in the hinge slots 121 of the two locking blocks 12. After the other three sides of the flip plate 3 are released from their latching state, the box cover 2 rotates outward around the hinge rod 221 at this point and is fixed on the box body 1.

[0025] Specifically, the box cover 2 has two concentric annular grooves 23 at its center. The inner annular groove 23 contains a month marker annular plate 4, and the outer annular groove 23 contains a day marker annular plate 5. The month marker annular plate 4 has 12 corresponding month markers at equal angles along the circumference, and the day marker annular plate 5 has 31 corresponding date markers at equal angles along the circumference. The top surface of the box cover 2 has an indicator plate 6, which is radially fastened to the top of the month marker annular plate 4 and the day marker annular plate 5 and prevents them from falling off. The indicator plate 6 has two windows, one inside and one outside, which correspond to a specific value after the month marker annular plate 4 and the day marker annular plate 5 are rotated.

[0026] In addition, an annular sealing strip is installed inside the slot 21.

[0027] Specifically, the box cover 2 has two handles 7 hinged to the middle area on both the left and right sides.

[0028] Furthermore, a folding baffle 8 is provided on the bottom inner side of the box body 1. A flipping plate 9 is hinged to the center of the four sides of the folding baffle 8. A series of drainage holes are provided on the folding baffle 8. After the four flipping plates 9 are flipped and erected, the folding baffle 8 and the bottom surface of the box body 1 form a shelf with a certain height. After the flipping plates 9 are flipped and flattened, the folding baffle 8 is placed directly on the bottom surface of the box body 1.

[0029] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not constitute any limitation on the utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, or alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical principles of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A crisper comprising a box body (1) and a box cover (2), characterized in that: The outer top of the box body (1) extends outward with an annular step (11). The annular steps (11) on the front, back, left and right sides of the box body (1) extend outward with a locking block (12). The top surface of the locking block (12) is provided with a hinge groove (121). The bottom surface of the locking block (12) is provided with a locking groove. The bottom surface of the box cover (2) is provided with an annular slot (21) for the top of the box body (1) to be inserted. The four sides of the box cover (2) extend out with hinge parts (22). The hinge parts (22) are hinged with flip plates (3). The bottom of the flip plates (3) is provided with a hook. After the flip plates (3) are flipped, they are fixed in the locking groove by the hook. The box cover (2) is fastened to the box body (1) by the above four flip plates (3). By opening the flip plates (3) on three sides, the box cover (2) is flipped outward and fixed to one side of the box body (1).

2. A crisper according to claim 1, wherein: The hinge section (22) on the front and rear sides of the lid (2) includes three independent hinge rods (221) arranged coaxially on the left, middle and right sides. The left and right hinge rods (221) are hinged to the top of the left and right sides of the flip plate (3). The middle hinge rod (221) is installed in the hinge groove (121) on the top surface of the card block (12). After the other three sides of the flip plate (3) are released from the latching state, the lid (2) is rotated around the hinge rod (221) at this point and flipped outward to open and then fixed on the box body (1).

3. The crisper according to claim 1, wherein: Two locking blocks (12) extend outward from the annular steps (11) on the left and right sides of the box body (1). The hinge part (22) on the left and right sides of the box cover (2) includes five independent hinge rods (221) arranged coaxially. The first, third and fifth hinge rods (221) are hinged to the flip plate (3). The second and fourth hinge rods (221) are respectively installed in the hinge grooves (121) of the two locking blocks (12). After the other three sides of the flip plate (3) are released from the latching state, the box cover (2) is rotated outward around the hinge rod (221) at this point and then fixed on the box body (1).

4. The crisper of claim 1, wherein: The box cover (2) has two concentric annular grooves (23) at its center. The inner annular groove (23) has a month marking ring plate (4) and the outer annular groove (23) has a day marking ring plate (5). The month marking ring plate (4) has 12 corresponding month markings at equal angles along the circumference. The day marking ring plate (5) has 31 corresponding date markings at equal angles along the circumference. The top surface of the box cover (2) has an indicator plate (6). The indicator plate (6) is radially fastened to the top of the month marking ring plate (4) and the day marking ring plate (5) and limits their detachment. The indicator plate (6) has two windows, one inside and one outside. The two windows correspond to a specific value after the month marking ring plate (4) and the day marking ring plate (5) are rotated.

5. The crisper of claim 1, wherein: An annular sealing strip is installed inside the slot (21).

6. A food storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lid (2) has two handles (7) hinged to the middle area on both sides.

7. The crisper of claim 1, wherein: The bottom inner side of the box (1) is provided with a folding baffle (8). The folding baffle (8) is hinged with a flip plate (9) in the middle of the front, back, left and right sides. The folding baffle (8) is provided with a series of drainage holes. After the four flip plates (9) are flipped and erected, the folding baffle (8) and the bottom surface of the box (1) form a shelf with a certain height. After the flip plates (9) are flipped and flattened, the folding baffle (8) is placed directly on the bottom surface of the box (1).