Candy box capable of being rotationally opened and automatically closed

Abstract

The candy box comprises a box body with an upward opening and a box cover covering the box body in a sealing mode, a candy storage space used for containing candies is formed between the box body and the box cover, the box body and the box cover can relatively rotate around the central axis, a first candy outlet is formed in the side wall of the box body, and a second candy outlet is formed in the side wall of the box body. An annular limiting guide groove is formed in the box body along the side wall, a receding notch is formed in the position, corresponding to the first candy outlet, of the limiting guide groove, a blocking piece extending downwards into the limiting guide groove is arranged on the box cover, and the blocking piece is used for closing the first candy outlet when the box cover rotates to the specific position. A limiting baffle used for limiting further movement of the blocking piece is further arranged on the limiting guide groove in one of the left side and the right side of the first candy outlet, and an elastic reset assembly used for driving the box cover to rotate to enable the blocking piece to move towards the position where the first candy outlet is closed is further arranged in the limiting guide groove.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a candy box, and more particularly to a candy box that opens by rotating and closes automatically. Background Technology

[0002] Common candy boxes typically consist of a main body with an internal storage space for candy. An opening connects to this storage space, and a hinged lid allows users to close the box to prevent candy from falling out when not in use, and open the lid and tilt the box to empty the candy when needed. While simple in structure, these boxes present some inconveniences. The lid is usually held in place by friction with other parts, requiring manual operation. If the lid isn't properly closed after use, candy can easily spill out. Furthermore, when carried in a pocket, the box can easily collide with other objects, causing the lid to open accidentally and scatter again.

[0003] Therefore, overcoming the defect of the aforementioned box lid structure that easily causes candy to scatter has become an important issue that urgently needs to be addressed by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention overcomes the shortcomings of the above-mentioned technology and provides a candy box that opens by rotating and closes automatically.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A candy box that opens by rotating and closes automatically includes a box body 1 with its opening facing upwards and a lid 2 covering the box body 1. A sugar storage space 4 for accommodating candies 3 is formed between the box body 1 and the lid 2. The box body 1 and the lid 2 can rotate relative to each other around a central axis. A first candy outlet 11 is provided on the side wall of the box body 1. An annular limiting guide groove 12 is provided along the side wall inside the box body 1. The limiting guide groove 12 has a clearance notch 121 at the corresponding position of the first candy outlet 11. A baffle 21 is provided on the lid 2, extending downwards into the limiting guide groove 12. The baffle 21 is used to close the first candy outlet 11 when the lid 2 is rotated to a specific position. A limiting baffle 122 is also provided on the limiting guide groove 12 on one side of the first candy outlet 11 to limit the further movement of the baffle 21. An elastic reset component 5 is also provided in the limiting guide groove 12 to drive the lid 2 to rotate and move the baffle 21 to the position of closing the first candy outlet 11.

[0007] Preferably, the elastic reset assembly 5 includes a first limiting post 51 located in the limiting guide groove 12 within the box body 1 and extending upward, and a second limiting post 52 located on the box cover 2 and extending downward to the limiting guide groove 12. A reset spring 53 abuts between the first limiting post 51 and the second limiting post 52. The reset spring 53 abuts against the two limiting posts to drive the box body 1 and the box cover 2 to rotate relative to each other, so that the baffle 21 resets to the position of blocking the first sugar outlet 11.

[0008] Preferably, the box body 1 is also coaxially provided with a rotating seat 6 located in the sugar storage space 4, which can rotate around the central axis of the box body 1. The rotating seat 6 has a plurality of sugar storage compartments 61 evenly distributed axially for placing candies 3. Each sugar storage compartment 61 stores only one candy 3. Each sugar storage compartment 61 is provided with a second sugar outlet 62 facing outward in the radial direction. A one-way transmission component 7 is provided between the box cover 2 and the rotating seat 6. The one-way transmission component 7 is used to drive the rotating seat 6 to rotate when the box cover 2 rotates to open the first sugar outlet 11, and not to drive the rotating seat 6 to rotate when the box cover 2 rotates to close the first sugar outlet 11. A pop-out component 8 is provided between the box body 1 and the rotating seat 6. The pop-out component 8 is used to pop out the candy 3 in the sugar storage compartment 61 that has been rotated to align with the first sugar outlet 11 in the radial direction.

[0009] Preferably, the one-way transmission assembly 7 includes a plurality of limiting protrusions 71 evenly distributed circumferentially on the top surface of the rotating seat 6. A movable spring 72 is fixed on the lid 2. One end of the movable spring 72 is fixed on the lid 2 and the other end extends obliquely downward to abut against one of the limiting protrusions 71. The movable spring 72 is used to abut against the limiting protrusion 71 and drive the rotating seat 6 to rotate when the lid 2 is rotated to open the first sugar outlet 11, and not to abut against the limiting protrusion 71 and drive the rotating seat 6 to rotate when the lid 2 is rotated to close.

[0010] Preferably, the pop-out component 8 includes a positioning pop-out spring 81 that protrudes radially toward the first sugar outlet 11 inside the box body 1, and each sugar storage compartment 61 has a positioning opening 82 at its inner end so that the positioning pop-out spring 81 can extend into the corresponding sugar storage compartment 61 when rotated into position.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] 1. The candy box in this case is equipped with a limiting guide groove, a baffle, and an elastic reset component. These three components work together to achieve the function of automatically resetting and closing the lid after it is opened by rotation. When the user rotates the lid to misalign the baffle with the first candy outlet, the elastic reset component continuously provides a tendency for the lid to rotate towards the first candy outlet. Once the user releases the lid, the lid will rotate under the drive of the elastic reset component, causing the baffle to re-seal the first candy outlet and close the candy box, thus preventing candy from scattering due to the user not manually closing the box. Furthermore, by setting a limiting baffle to restrict the extreme position of the baffle's rotation, it can also ensure that the baffle can accurately seal the first candy outlet. At the same time, the automatic closing function of the candy box in this case also avoids the risk of candy falling out if the candy box is accidentally opened due to external interference when placed in a pocket, as the elastic reset component constantly provides a tendency for the lid to rotate and close.

[0013] 2. The candy box in this case also features a rotating base inside the box, with several candy storage compartments formed on the rotating base for placing candy. Simultaneously, a one-way transmission component connects the lid and the rotating base, and a pop-out component connects the box body and the rotating base. Thus, each time the user rotates the lid to open the candy box, the lid drives the rotating base to rotate via the one-way transmission component, causing the next candy storage compartment to align with the first candy outlet. The pop-out component then simultaneously ejects the candy from that compartment through the second candy outlet, the clearance notch, and the first candy outlet, achieving the effect of candy popping out simultaneously when the lid is rotated to open the candy box. When the user releases the lid, it resets under the drive of the elastic reset component. Because the lid and rotating base are connected via the one-way transmission component, the lid reset does not cause the rotating base to rotate, ensuring that each time the lid is rotated to open, a new candy storage compartment aligns with the first candy outlet and candy pops out, until all candy in all storage compartments has been popped out. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the candy box in this case, showing a section of the box body and lid cut out.

[0015] Figure 2 This is one of the diagrams illustrating the explosion of the candy box in this case.

[0016] Figure 3 This is the second illustration of the candy box in this case, which hides the lid.

[0017] Figure 4 This is the third schematic diagram of the candy box in this case, which hides the top structure of the rotating base and the box lid.

[0018] Figure 5 This is the second diagram illustrating the explosion of the candy box in this case. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The following examples provide a more detailed description of the features and other related characteristics of this utility model, to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art:

[0020] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, a candy box that opens by rotation and closes automatically includes a box body 1 with the opening facing upwards and a lid 2 covering the box body 1. A sugar storage space 4 for accommodating candies 3 is formed between the box body 1 and the lid 2. The box body 1 and the lid 2 can rotate relative to each other around a central axis. A first candy outlet 11 is provided on the side wall of the box body 1. An annular limiting guide groove 12 is provided along the side wall inside the box body 1. The limiting guide groove 12 has a clearance notch 121 at the corresponding position of the first candy outlet 11. A baffle 21 is provided on the lid 2, extending downwards into the limiting guide groove 12. The baffle 21 is used to close the first candy outlet 11 when the lid 2 is rotated to a specific position. A limiting baffle 122 is also provided on the limiting guide groove 12 on one side of the first candy outlet 11 to limit the further movement of the baffle 21. An elastic reset component 5 is also provided in the limiting guide groove 12 to drive the lid 2 to rotate and move the baffle 21 to the position of closing the first candy outlet 11.

[0021] The candy box in this case includes a box body 1 and a lid 2 that can rotate relative to each other. A candy storage space 4 is formed between the box body 1 and the lid 2 to hold candies 3. The side wall of the box body 1 has a first candy outlet 11, and the box body 1 also has an annular limiting guide groove 12. The lid 2 also has a baffle 21 that extends downward into the limiting guide groove 12. When the lid 2 is rotated to a specific position, the baffle 21 can block the first candy outlet 11, thereby preventing candies 3 from falling out through the first candy outlet 11. When it is necessary to take out candies 3, since the limiting guide groove 12 has a clearance notch 121 at the corresponding position of the first candy outlet 11, it is only necessary to rotate the lid 2 to make the baffle 21 misalign with the first candy outlet 11, so that the candies 3 in the candy storage space 4 can be poured out through the clearance notch 121 and the first candy outlet 11. In addition, the candy box in this case is also provided with an elastic reset component 5 in the limiting guide groove 12. The elastic reset component 5 can drive the box cover 2 to rotate so that the baffle 21 has a reset tendency to move towards the first candy outlet 11. The limiting guide groove 12 is also provided with a limiting baffle 122 on one side of the first candy outlet 11. The limiting baffle 122 can prevent the baffle 21 from moving further after it moves to the above-mentioned specific position.

[0022] As described above, the candy box in this case is equipped with a limiting guide groove 12, a baffle 21, and an elastic reset component 5. These three components work together to achieve the function of automatically resetting and closing the lid 2 after it is rotated open. When the user rotates the lid 2 to misalign the baffle 21 with the first candy outlet 11, opening the first candy outlet 11, the elastic reset component 5 continuously provides a tendency for the lid 2 to rotate towards the first candy outlet 11. Once the user releases the lid 2, the lid 2 will rotate under the drive of the elastic reset component 5, causing the baffle 21 to re-seal the first candy outlet 11, thus closing the candy box and preventing candy from scattering due to the user not manually closing the candy box. Furthermore, by setting the limiting baffle 122 to limit the extreme position of the baffle 21's rotation, it is also ensured that the baffle 21 can accurately seal the first candy outlet 11. Simultaneously, the automatic closing function of the candy box in this case also avoids the risk of candy falling out if the candy box is accidentally opened due to external force when placed in a pocket and fails to close automatically, thanks to the elastic reset component 5 providing a constant tendency for the lid 2 to rotate and close.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, preferably, the elastic reset component 5 includes a first limiting post 51 located in the limiting guide groove 12 within the box body 1 and extending upward, and a second limiting post 52 located on the box cover 2 and extending downward to the limiting guide groove 12. A reset spring 53 abuts between the first limiting post 51 and the second limiting post 52. The reset spring 53 abuts against the two limiting posts to drive the box body 1 and the box cover 2 to rotate relative to each other, so that the baffle 21 resets to the position of blocking the first sugar outlet 11.

[0024] As described above, the elastic reset component 5 of this case includes a first limiting post 51, a second limiting post 52, and a reset spring 53 abutting between the two limiting posts. Thus, by abutting the reset spring 53 between the first limiting post 51 and the second limiting post 52, a relative rotational tendency can be continuously provided for the box body 1 and the box cover 2, thereby driving the baffle 21 to reset to the position of blocking the first candy outlet 11, realizing the function of automatically closing the candy box.

[0025] like Figures 3 to 5As shown, preferably, the box body 1 is also coaxially provided with a rotating seat 6 located in the sugar storage space 4, which can rotate around the central axis of the box body 1. The rotating seat 6 has a plurality of sugar storage compartments 61 evenly distributed axially for placing candies 3. Each sugar storage compartment 61 stores only one candy 3. Each sugar storage compartment 61 is provided with a second sugar outlet 62 facing outward in the radial direction. A one-way transmission component 7 is provided between the box cover 2 and the rotating seat 6. The one-way transmission component 7 is used to drive the rotating seat 6 to rotate when the box cover 2 rotates to open the first sugar outlet 11, and not to drive the rotating seat 6 to rotate when the box cover 2 rotates to close the first sugar outlet 11. A pop-out component 8 is provided between the box body 1 and the rotating seat 6. The pop-out component 8 is used to pop out the candy 3 in the sugar storage compartment 61 that has been rotated to align with the first sugar outlet 11 in the radial direction.

[0026] As described above, the candy box in this case also has a rotating base 6 inside the box body 1, and the rotating base 6 has several sugar storage compartments 61 for placing candies 3. At the same time, a one-way transmission component 7 is provided between the box lid 2 and the rotating base 6, and a pop-out component 8 is also provided between the box body 1 and the rotating base 6. Thus, each time the user rotates the box lid 2 to open the candy box, the box lid 2 will drive the rotating base 6 to rotate through the one-way transmission component 7, causing the next sugar storage compartment 61 to rotate until it is aligned with the first sugar outlet 11. In this way, the pop-out component 8 will simultaneously pop out the candies 3 in the sugar storage compartment 61 through the second sugar outlet 62, the clearance notch 121 and the first sugar outlet 11, thereby achieving the effect of opening the candy box by rotating the box lid 2 and simultaneously popping out the candies 3. When the user releases the lid 2, the lid 2 resets under the drive of the elastic reset component 5. Since the lid 2 and the rotating seat 6 are connected by a one-way transmission component 7, the reset of the lid 2 will not cause the rotating seat 6 to rotate. This ensures that each time the lid 2 is rotated and opened, a new sugar storage compartment 61 is aligned with the first sugar outlet 11 and the candy 3 is ejected, until all the candies 3 in all the sugar storage compartments 61 are ejected.

[0027] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, preferably, the one-way transmission assembly 7 includes a plurality of limiting protrusions 71 evenly distributed circumferentially on the top surface of the rotating seat 6. A movable spring 72 is fixed on the lid 2. One end of the movable spring 72 is fixed on the lid 2 and the other end extends obliquely downward to abut against one of the limiting protrusions 71. The movable spring 72 is used to abut against the limiting protrusion 71 and drive the rotating seat 6 to rotate when the lid 2 is rotated to open the first sugar outlet 11, and not to abut against the limiting protrusion 71 to drive the rotating seat 6 to rotate when the lid 2 is rotated to close.

[0028] As described above, the one-way transmission assembly 7 of this invention includes several limiting protrusions 71 and movable spring pieces 72. The limiting protrusions 71 are evenly distributed circumferentially on the top of the rotating seat 6, while the movable spring pieces 72 are disposed on the lid 2 and extend obliquely downward to abut against one of the limiting protrusions 71. Thus, when the lid 2 is rotated open, the lid 2 can synchronously drive the rotating seat 6 to rotate because the movable spring piece 72 abuts against one of the limiting protrusions 71. However, when the lid 2 is reversed and closed, the movable spring piece 72 extends obliquely downward to abut against the limiting protrusion 71. Therefore, when the lid 2 is reversed and closed, the movable spring piece 72 cannot abut against the limiting protrusion 71 to drive the rotating seat 6 to rotate. Instead, when the movable spring piece 72 passes the limiting protrusion 71, it will be pushed up by the limiting protrusion 71, causing the movable spring piece 72 to directly pass over the limiting protrusion 71. Thus, the unidirectional transmission between the lid 2 and the rotating seat 6 can be achieved by the cooperation of the limiting protrusion 71 and the movable spring 72, ensuring that each time the lid 2 is opened, a new sugar storage compartment 61 rotates to align with the first sugar outlet 11.

[0029] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, preferably, the pop-out component 8 includes a positioning pop-out spring 81 that protrudes radially toward the first sugar outlet 11 inside the box body 1. Each sugar storage compartment 61 has a positioning opening 82 at its inner end so that the positioning pop-out spring 81 can extend into the corresponding sugar storage compartment 61 when rotated into position.

[0030] As described above, the pop-out component 8 of this case includes a positioning pop-out spring 81 disposed inside the box body 1 and a positioning opening 82 disposed at the inner end of the sugar storage compartment 61. The positioning pop-out spring 81 protrudes radially toward the first sugar outlet 11. Therefore, when the rotating seat 6 starts to rotate, the side wall of the sugar storage compartment 61 will contact the positioning pop-out spring 81 and press the positioning pop-out spring 81 toward the center of the box body 1, thereby accumulating momentum for the positioning pop-out spring 81. When the rotating seat 6 rotates through a certain angle and the next sugar storage compartment 61 is aligned with the first sugar outlet 11, the previously pressed positioning pop-out spring 81 can pop out into the sugar storage compartment 61 through the positioning opening 82, thereby popping the candy 3 in the sugar storage compartment 61 outward through the second sugar outlet 62, the clearance notch 121 and the first sugar outlet 11, thereby realizing the function of popping out the candy 3. In addition, the positioning spring 81 and the positioning opening 82 can also achieve the positioning function of the lid 2 and the rotating seat 6, so that the user can clearly judge whether the lid 2 has been rotated into place when rotating it.

[0031] As stated above, this case protects a candy box that opens by rotating and closes automatically. All technical solutions that are the same as or similar to this case should be considered to fall within the scope of protection of this case.

Claims

1. A candy box that opens by rotating and closes automatically, characterized in that... The container includes an upward-facing box (1) and a lid (2) covering the box (1). A sugar storage space (4) for holding candy (3) is formed between the box (1) and the lid (2). The box (1) and the lid (2) are rotatable relative to each other around a central axis. A first sugar outlet (11) is provided on the side wall of the box (1). An annular limiting guide groove (12) is provided along the side wall inside the box (1). The limiting guide groove (12) has an clearance notch (121) at the corresponding position of the first sugar outlet (11). The lid ( 2) A baffle (21) is provided on the upper part, extending downward into the limiting guide groove (12). The baffle (21) is used to close the first sugar outlet (11) when the box cover (2) is rotated to a specific position. A limiting baffle (122) is also provided on the limiting guide groove (12) on one side of the first sugar outlet (11) to limit the further movement of the baffle (21). An elastic reset component (5) is also provided in the limiting guide groove (12) to drive the box cover (2) to rotate and move the baffle (21) to the position of closing the first sugar outlet (11).

2. A candy box that opens by rotation and closes automatically according to claim 1, characterized in that... The elastic reset assembly (5) includes a first limiting post (51) located in the limiting guide groove (12) and extending upward, and a second limiting post (52) located on the lid (2) and extending downward to the limiting guide groove (12). A reset spring (53) abuts between the first limiting post (51) and the second limiting post (52). The reset spring (53) abuts against the two limiting posts to drive the box body (1) and the lid (2) to rotate relative to each other so that the baffle (21) resets to the position of blocking the first sugar outlet (11).

3. A candy box that opens by rotating and closes automatically according to claim 1, characterized in that... The box body (1) is also coaxially provided with a rotating seat (6) located in the sugar storage space (4) and capable of rotating around the central axis of the box body (1). The rotating seat (6) has a number of sugar storage compartments (61) evenly distributed axially for placing candies (3). Each sugar storage compartment (61) stores only one candy (3). Each sugar storage compartment (61) is provided with a second sugar outlet (62) facing outward in the radial direction. A one-way transmission component (7) is provided between the box cover (2) and the rotating seat (6). The one-way transmission component (7) is used to drive the rotating seat (6) to rotate when the box cover (2) rotates to open the first sugar outlet (11) and does not drive the rotating seat (6) to rotate when the box cover (2) rotates to close the first sugar outlet (11). A pop-out component (8) is provided between the box body (1) and the rotating seat (6). The pop-out component (8) is used to pop out the candies (3) in the sugar storage compartment (61) that has been rotated to align with the first sugar outlet (11) in the radial direction.

4. A candy box that opens by rotating and closes automatically according to claim 3, characterized in that... The one-way transmission assembly (7) includes several limiting protrusions (71) evenly distributed around the top surface of the rotating seat (6). A movable spring (72) is fixed on the lid (2). One end of the movable spring (72) is fixed on the lid (2), and the other end extends obliquely downward to abut against one of the limiting protrusions (71). The movable spring (72) is used to abut against the limiting protrusion (71) when the lid (2) is rotated to open the first sugar outlet (11) and synchronously drive the rotating seat (6) to rotate. When the lid (2) is rotated to close, the movable spring (72) does not abut against the limiting protrusion (71) and drives the rotating seat (6) to rotate.

5. A candy box that opens by rotating and closes automatically according to claim 3, characterized in that... The pop-out component (8) includes a positioning pop-out spring (81) that protrudes radially toward the first sugar outlet (11) inside the box body (1). Each sugar storage compartment (61) has a positioning opening (82) at its inner end so that the positioning pop-out spring (81) can extend into the corresponding sugar storage compartment (61) when rotated into position.

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