Folding storage box and stacked folding type storage cabinet

Abstract

The utility model provides a folding storage box and a stacked folding type storage cabinet, and belongs to the technical field of household articles. The folding storage box solves the problems that an existing folding storage box is high in investment cost and manufacturing cost. The folding storage box comprises a box body and a bottom plate which are integrated, the box body is provided with four side walls, the first side wall and the second side wall cannot be folded, and the third side wall and the fourth side wall can be folded; one side edge part of the bottom plate is rotationally connected with the bottom edge part of the first side wall through a shaft, and when the bottom plate is in an upturning state, the thin-wall area in the third side wall and the thin-wall area in the fourth side wall can be bent, so that the box body is in a folded state. The laminated folding type storage cabinet comprises a plurality of folding storage boxes which are arranged in a laminated mode, and a laminated connecting ring is arranged between every two adjacent folding storage boxes. The box body of the folding storage box is integrated, so that the folding storage box has the advantages of low investment cost and low manufacturing cost. The folding storage cabinet not only has all the advantages of the folding storage box, but also has the advantage of being stable in stacking and placing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of household items, and relates to a storage box, particularly a folding storage box.

[0002] This utility model belongs to the technical field of household items, and relates to a storage cabinet, particularly a stackable folding storage cabinet. Background Technology

[0003] Storage boxes and cabinets are commonly used storage containers. Folding storage boxes can reduce packaging volume, leading to increasing production and sales. There is also a growing body of literature on folding storage boxes and stackable folding cabinets. For example, one folding storage box (patent number ZL201720702871.7) typically uses TPE / TPR materials for its connecting parts, while the remaining parts are made of other materials such as PP. The box is manufactured using a two-stage injection molding process; however, this method suffers from high investment and manufacturing costs.

[0004] Another example is a foldable storage box and a storage cabinet made by stacking the storage boxes (patent number ZL202320533298.7). The four side walls, bottom wall and door of the storage box are all made independently and then need to be assembled, which has the problems of high investment cost and high manufacturing cost. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This utility model proposes a folding storage box. The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is how to reduce the investment cost and manufacturing cost of the folding storage box.

[0006] This utility model proposes a folding storage box. The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is how to reduce the investment cost and manufacturing cost of stackable folding storage cabinets.

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solution: A folding storage box, characterized in that it includes an integral box body and a bottom plate. The box body has four side walls. The first and second side walls, which are arranged opposite each other, cannot be folded. The third and fourth side walls, which are arranged opposite each other, can be folded. The third and fourth side walls are each divided into thick-walled areas and thin-walled areas located between two adjacent thick-walled areas. The thin-walled areas are strip-shaped and vertically arranged, and there are three thin-walled areas. One side of the bottom plate is rotatably connected to the bottom edge of the first side wall through a shaft. The bottom edge of the second side wall, the bottom edge of the thick-walled area in the third side wall, and the bottom edge of the thick-walled area in the fourth side wall all have a bearing part. The side edge of the bottom plate is in contact with the top surface of the bearing part. The side edge of the bottom plate and the bearing part are also connected by a positioning structure. When the bottom plate is in the flipped-up state, the thin-walled areas in the third and fourth side walls can be bent to make the box body folded.

[0008] Compared with existing technologies, the body of this folding storage box is a one-piece design, requiring only one set of molds and being injection molded in one go. The shaft connection structure between the body and the bottom plate has the advantage of easy assembly. Therefore, this folding storage box has the advantages of low investment cost and low manufacturing cost.

[0009] This folding storage box can be switched between unfolded and folded states simply by flipping the bottom plate and stretching or squeezing the gap between the first and second side walls, making it easy and convenient to operate.

[0010] A stackable folding storage cabinet includes multiple stacked folding storage boxes, with a stacking connecting ring between adjacent folding storage boxes. A retrieval opening is provided on the first or second side wall of the folding storage box. A lower connecting groove is provided on the bottom surface of the stacking connecting ring, and an upper connecting groove is provided on the top surface of the stacking connecting ring. The lower connecting groove is embedded in the top edge area of ​​the box body and the lower connecting groove is embedded in the bottom edge area of ​​the box body.

[0011] The cascading connecting ring not only connects the upper and lower cabinets but also positions the top edge of the lower cabinet and the bottom edge of the upper cabinet, significantly reducing the possibility of deformation of the third and fourth side walls and greatly improving the cabinet's strength. The cascading folding storage cabinet not only embodies all the advantages of the aforementioned folding storage boxes but also offers the advantage of stable stacking.

[0012] Preferably, the third and fourth sidewalls are, in sequence from the first sidewall to the second sidewall, a first thick-walled region, a thin-walled region, a second thick-walled region, a thin-walled region, a third thick-walled region, and a thin-walled region, with a base plate receiving area formed between the first thick-walled region of the third sidewall and the first thick-walled region of the fourth sidewall; when the folding storage box is in the folded state, the base plate is located between the first thick-walled region of the third sidewall and the first thick-walled region of the fourth sidewall.

[0013] Preferably, the positioning structure includes a positioning groove on the top surface of the supporting part, and a positioning plug on the side of the bottom plate that corresponds to the positioning groove. When the folding storage box is in the unfolded state, the positioning plug is embedded in the positioning groove; or the positioning structure includes a positioning plug on the top surface of the supporting part, and a positioning groove on the side of the bottom plate that corresponds to the positioning plug. When the folding storage box is in the unfolded state, the positioning plug is embedded in the positioning groove.

[0014] Preferably, when the folding storage box is in the unfolded state, the bottom plate is located between the bottom of the four side walls, the bottom surface of the bottom plate is in contact with the top surface of the support part, the inner side surface of the side wall is in contact with the side surface of the bottom plate, the positioning plug is embedded in the positioning groove, and the side surface of the positioning plug is in contact with the side surface of the positioning groove.

[0015] Preferably, the stacked connecting ring is connected to multiple buckles, with the top of the folding storage box located below the stacked connecting ring connected to the buckles, and the bottom of the folding storage box located above the stacked connecting ring connected to the buckles.

[0016] Preferably, the top of the folding storage box has an outwardly extending flange, and the hook of the buckle contacts the bottom surface of the flange.

[0017] Preferably, the bottom of the folding storage box is provided with a snap-fit ​​part that matches the hook of the buckle, and the hook of the buckle contacts the top surface of the snap-fit ​​part.

[0018] Preferably, the loading / unloading port is provided with a door.

[0019] Preferably, the stackable folding storage cabinet also includes a top cover located at the opening of the topmost folding storage box. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a 3D structural diagram of a folding storage box.

[0021] Figure 2 and Figure 3 These are structural diagrams of the folding storage box from different perspectives in its disassembled state.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a top view of the folding storage box.

[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of AA.

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of BB.

[0025] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of a section at point C.

[0026] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of a section at point D.

[0027] Figure 9 This is a 3D structural diagram of a folded storage box in its folded state.

[0028] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a folding storage cabinet.

[0029] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the right-hand structure of a folding storage cabinet.

[0030] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the EE.

[0031] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 Enlarged view of the local structure at point F in the middle.

[0032] In the diagram, 10 is a folding storage box; 1 is the box body; 1-1 is the first side wall; 1-2 is the second side wall; 1-3 is the third side wall; 1-4 is the fourth side wall; 1a is the thick-walled area; 1b is the thin-walled area; 1c is the supporting part; 1d is the positioning groove; 1e is the flange; 1f is the snap-fit ​​part; 2 is the bottom plate; 2a is the positioning plug; 3 is the shaft; 20 is the stacked connecting ring; 2a is the upper connecting groove; 2b is the lower connecting groove; 30 is the door; 40 is the buckle; and 50 is the top cover. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0034] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and 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 invention.

[0035] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0037] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0038] A folding storage box 10 includes an integrated box body 1 and a base plate 2.

[0039] The box body 1 is made of plastic material and has four side walls, which are referred to as the first side wall 1-1, the second side wall 1-2, the third side wall 1-3 and the fourth side wall 1-4 respectively. The first side wall 1-1 and the second side wall 1-2 are arranged opposite to each other and cannot be folded. The third side wall 1-3 and the fourth side wall 1-4 are arranged opposite to each other and can be folded.

[0040] Both the third sidewall 1-3 and the fourth sidewall 1-4 are divided into a thick-walled region 1a and a thin-walled region 1b located between two adjacent thick-walled regions 1a. The thin-walled regions 1b are strip-shaped and vertically arranged, and there are three thin-walled regions 1b. Specifically, from the first sidewall 1-1 to the second sidewall 1-2, they are the first thick-walled region 1a, the thin-walled region 1b, the second thick-walled region 1a, the thin-walled region 1b, the third thick-walled region 1a, and the thin-walled region 1b.

[0041] One side of the base plate 2 is rotatably connected to the bottom edge of the first side wall 1-1 via a shaft 3. The first thick-walled region 1a of the third side wall 1-3 and the first thick-walled region 1a of the fourth side wall 1-4 form a receiving area for the base plate 2. The bottom edges of the second side wall 1-2, the third side wall 1-3, and the fourth side wall 1-4 all have a supporting part 1c, the top surface of which is the supporting surface. When the folding storage box 10 is in the unfolded state, the side edge of the base plate 2 contacts the top surface of the supporting part 1c, and the side edge of the base plate 2 and the supporting part 1c are also connected by a positioning structure.

[0042] The positioning structure includes a positioning groove 1d on the top surface of the supporting part 1c, and a positioning plug 2a on the side of the base plate 2 that corresponds one-to-one with the positioning groove 1d. Thus, when the folding storage box 10 is in the unfolded state, the positioning plug 2a is embedded in the positioning groove 1d. Depending on the actual situation, the positions of the positioning groove 1d and the positioning plug 2a can be interchanged.

[0043] By explaining the process of switching between the unfolded and folded states of the folding storage box 10, the function and advantages of each component are further illustrated. When the folding storage box 10 switches from the unfolded state to the folded state, the bottom plate 2 is first flipped upwards, and the bottom plate 2 is located between the first thick wall region 1a of the third side wall 1-3 and the first thick wall region 1a of the fourth side wall 1-4. Then, the middle parts of the third side wall 1-3 and the fourth side wall 1-4 are pushed towards the inside of the storage box cavity. The thin wall region 1b in the third side wall 1-3 and the thin wall region 1b in the fourth side wall 1-4 are both bent. The third side wall 1-3 and the fourth side wall 1-4 are gradually folded, and the distance between the first side wall 1-1 and the second side wall 1-2 is reduced until the second thick wall region 1a and the third thick wall region 1a are against each other.

[0044] When the folding storage box 10 switches from the folded state to the unfolded state, the first sidewall 1-1 and the second sidewall 1-2 are stretched first, increasing the distance between the first sidewall 1-1 and the second sidewall 1-2. The thin-walled region 1b in the third sidewall 1-3 and the thin-walled region 1b in the fourth sidewall 1-4 gradually unfold until the sides of the second thick-walled region 1a and the third thick-walled region 1a are flush. Then the bottom plate 2 is flipped downwards. When the folding storage box 10 is in the unfolded state, the bottom plate 2 is located between the bottoms of the four sidewalls. The bottom surface of the bottom plate 2 contacts the top surface of the bearing part 1c, the inner side of the sidewall contacts the side of the bottom plate 2, the positioning plug 2a is embedded in the positioning groove 1d, and the side of the positioning plug 2a contacts the side of the positioning groove 1d. This improves the load-bearing capacity of the folding storage box 10 in the unfolded state and also improves the strength of the folding storage box 10.

[0045] A stackable folding storage cabinet includes multiple stacked folding storage boxes 10. The attached drawings show that there are 3 folding storage boxes 10. The number of folding storage boxes 10 can be increased or decreased according to the actual situation, such as 2, 4 or 5 folding storage boxes 10.

[0046] A stacking connecting ring 20 is provided between two adjacent folding storage boxes 10. A retrieval opening is provided on the first side wall 1-1 or the second side wall 1-2 of the folding storage box 10, and a door 30 is provided at the retrieval opening. This not only makes it easy to retrieve and put away items, but also makes it easier to store items.

[0047] The bottom surface of the stacked connecting ring 20 is provided with a lower connecting groove 20b, and the top surface of the stacked connecting ring 20 is provided with an upper connecting groove 20a. The top edge area of ​​the box body 1 in the folding storage box 10 is embedded in the lower connecting groove 20b, and the bottom edge area of ​​the box body 1 is embedded in the lower connecting groove 20b.

[0048] Multiple buckles 40 are connected to the stacked connecting ring 20. The top of the box body 1 in the folding storage box 10 has an outwardly extending flange 1e. The hook of the buckle 40 contacts the bottom surface of the flange 1e, which not only improves the strength of the top of the box body 1, but also enhances the connection between the stacked connecting ring 20 and the box body 1. The bottom of the box body 1 in the folding storage box 10 is provided with a snap-fit ​​part 1f that matches the hook of the buckle 40. The hook of the buckle 40 contacts the top surface of the snap-fit ​​part 1f, which further enhances the connection between the stacked connecting ring 20 and the box body 1.

[0049] A stackable folding storage cabinet also includes a top cover 50 located at the opening of the topmost folding storage box 10.

Claims

1. A folding storage box (10), characterized in that, The enclosure includes an integrated box body (1) and a bottom plate (2). The box body (1) has four side walls. The first side wall (1-1) and the second side wall (1-2) are not foldable, while the third side wall (1-3) and the fourth side wall (1-4) are foldable. The third side wall (1-3) and the fourth side wall (1-4) are each divided into a thick-walled region (1a) and a thin-walled region (1b) located between two adjacent thick-walled regions (1a). The thin-walled regions (1b) are strip-shaped and vertically arranged, and there are three thin-walled regions (1b). One side of the bottom plate (2) is adjacent to the bottom side of the first side wall (1-1). The bottom edge of the second side wall (1-2), the bottom edge of the thick wall region (1a) of the third side wall (1-3), and the bottom edge of the thick wall region (1a) of the fourth side wall (1-4) are all connected by a shaft (3). The side edge of the base plate (2) is in contact with the top surface of the support part (1c). The side edge of the base plate (2) and the support part (1c) are also connected by a positioning structure. When the base plate (2) is in the flipped-up state, the thin wall region (1b) of the third side wall (1-3) and the thin wall region (1b) of the fourth side wall (1-4) can be bent so that the box (1) is in the folded state.

2. The folding storage box (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The third sidewall (1-3) and the fourth sidewall (1-4) are, in order from the first sidewall (1-1) to the second sidewall (1-2), a first thick wall region (1a), a thin wall region (1b), a second thick wall region (1a), a thin wall region (1b), a third thick wall region (1a), and a thin wall region (1b). The first thick wall region (1a) of the third sidewall (1-3) and the first thick wall region (1a) of the fourth sidewall (1-4) form a bottom plate (2) receiving area. When the folding storage box (10) is in the folded state, the bottom plate (2) is located between the first thick wall region (1a) of the third sidewall (1-3) and the first thick wall region (1a) of the fourth sidewall (1-4).

3. The folding storage box (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The positioning structure includes a positioning groove (1d) on the top surface of the support part (1c), and a positioning plug (2a) on the side of the bottom plate (2) that corresponds one-to-one with the positioning groove (1d). When the folding storage box (10) is in the unfolded state, the positioning plug (2a) is embedded in the positioning groove (1d); or the positioning structure includes a positioning plug (2a) on the top surface of the support part (1c), and a positioning groove (1d) on the side of the bottom plate (2) that corresponds one-to-one with the positioning plug (2a). When the folding storage box (10) is in the unfolded state, the positioning plug (2a) is embedded in the positioning groove (1d).

4. The folding storage box (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the folding storage box (10) is in the unfolded state, the bottom plate (2) is located between the bottom of the four side walls, the bottom surface of the bottom plate (2) is in contact with the top surface of the support part (1c), the inner side of the side wall is in contact with the side of the bottom plate (2), the positioning plug (2a) is embedded in the positioning groove (1d), and the side of the positioning plug (2a) is in contact with the side of the positioning groove (1d).

5. A stackable folding storage cabinet, characterized in that, The folding storage box (10) includes any one of claims 1 to 4. The multiple folding storage boxes (10) are stacked. A stacking connecting ring (20) is provided between two adjacent folding storage boxes (10). A take-out opening is provided on the first side wall (1-1) or the second side wall (1-2) of the folding storage box (10). A lower connecting groove (20b) is provided on the bottom surface of the stacking connecting ring (20). An upper connecting groove (20a) is provided on the top surface of the stacking connecting ring (20). The lower connecting groove (20b) is embedded in the top edge area of ​​the box body (1) in the folding storage box (10). The lower connecting groove (20b) is embedded in the bottom edge area of ​​the box body (1).

6. The folding storage cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that, Multiple buckles (40) are connected to the stacked connecting ring (20). The top of the box body (1) in the folded storage box (10) located below the stacked connecting ring (20) is connected to the buckles (40), and the bottom of the box body (1) in the folded storage box (10) located above the stacked connecting ring (20) is connected to the buckles (40).

7. The folding storage cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that, The top of the box body (1) in the folding storage box (10) has an outwardly extending flange (1e), and the hook of the buckle (40) contacts the bottom surface of the flange (1e).

8. The folding storage cabinet according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the box body (1) of the folding storage box (10) is provided with a snap-fit ​​part (1f) that matches the hook of the buckle (40), and the hook of the buckle (40) contacts the top surface of the snap-fit ​​part (1f).

9. The folding storage cabinet according to any one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that, A door (30) is provided at the pick-up and drop-off port.

10. The folding storage cabinet according to any one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that, The stackable folding storage cabinet also includes a top cover (50) located at the opening of the topmost folding storage box (10).

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