Storage basket and storage cabinet internally provided with vacuum bag

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of storage baskets, and particularly relates to a storage basket and a storage cabinet internally provided with a vacuum bag. A storage basket comprises a top frame which is of an annular hollow structure; the bottom plate is arranged below the top frame in parallel and used for bearing articles; the elastic supporting mechanisms are arranged between the top frame and the bottom plate and evenly distributed along the circumferential edges of the top frame and the bottom plate, each elastic supporting mechanism comprises a supporting unit and an elastic part which can move relatively, the supporting units are used for maintaining an overall frame of the whole storage basket, and the elastic parts act on the supporting units to enable the top frame and the bottom plate to keep the maximum distance. A storage space is formed; when the top frame is pressed, the elastic supporting mechanism buffers the top frame, so that the distance between the top frame and the bottom plate is slowly reduced. The folding chair has the advantages of having a buffering effect during folding and being convenient to unfold.

Description

A storage basket and a storage cabinet with a vacuum bag inside. Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of storage basket technology, and in particular relates to a storage basket and a storage cabinet with a vacuum bag inside. Background Technology

[0002] In modern life, storage baskets are widely used in various furniture and storage equipment to meet the need for efficient space utilization. However, existing storage baskets, such as those used in folding cabinets with X-shaped folding rods, have several shortcomings in use. Firstly, when the cabinet needs to be compressed for storage, traditional folding mechanisms often lack effective drive and cushioning devices, resulting in a rapid and sudden folding and compression process. This not only easily damages the cabinet itself but also poses a safety hazard of pinching the user. Secondly, when unfolding the cabinet, it is difficult to automatically return to a stable unfolded state, requiring repeated manual adjustments, resulting in poor ease of use. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, a storage basket is provided that provides a cushioning effect when folded and is also easy to unfold.

[0004] This utility model is achieved using the following technical solution: a storage basket, comprising:

[0005] The top frame has a ring-shaped hollow structure;

[0006] The base plate, positioned parallel to the bottom of the top frame, is used to support items.

[0007] An elastic support mechanism is provided between the top frame and the bottom plate and is evenly distributed along their circumferential edges. The mechanism includes a support unit that can move relative to each other and an elastic element. The support unit is used to maintain the overall frame of the entire storage basket, and the elastic element acts on the support unit to keep the top frame and the bottom plate at maximum distance to form a storage space.

[0008] When the top frame is pressed, the elastic support mechanism cushions the top frame, causing the gap between the top frame and the bottom plate to gradually decrease.

[0009] This solution utilizes a flexible support mechanism. This mechanism provides elastic support to the top frame and forms the skeleton and side walls of the storage basket. In its natural state, the flexible support mechanism maintains maximum distance between the top frame and the bottom plate, creating storage space. Users can place items they wish to store inside the basket. When the user no longer needs the basket, they can press it down to compress it. The flexible support mechanism cushions the top frame, preventing it from slumping. After compression, the basket can be secured with ropes or weighed down with other boxes to prevent it from springing back. The basket can then be stored away. When needed, the ropes can be untied or the boxes removed, at which point the basket will automatically spring back.

[0010] Preferably, at least one stabilizing frame is provided between the top frame and the bottom plate, which is parallel to the top frame and the bottom plate, and the upper and lower ends of the stabilizing frame are connected to the elastic support mechanism; the stabilizing frame forms a compressible linkage structure with the top frame and the bottom plate through the elastic support mechanism.

[0011] Adding a stabilizing frame between the top frame and the bottom plate allows the ends of the elastic support mechanisms to connect not only to the top and bottom frames but also to the stabilizing frame located between them. This creates lateral connection constraints between the elastic support mechanisms, increasing the support strength in the central area and allowing the overall size of the storage basket to be made larger, thus providing a larger capacity for storing items.

[0012] Preferably, a vertically extending abutting protrusion is provided between the stabilizing frame, the top frame, and the bottom plate. When the entire storage basket is compressed, the abutting protrusions of the stabilizing frame, the top frame, and the bottom plate abut against each other.

[0013] By setting abutting protrusions, the maximum compression position of the entire storage basket can be limited, thereby protecting the elastic support mechanism and preventing it from being deformed by pressure.

[0014] Preferably, the support unit is an X-shaped folding rod, the elastic element is a torsion spring located at the hinge center of the X-shaped folding rod, and the end of the X-shaped folding rod is provided with a pin that is hinged to the top frame and the bottom plate; the top frame and the bottom plate are provided with a sliding groove at their periphery, and the pin is slidably fitted into the sliding groove; or

[0015] The supporting unit is an X-shaped folding rod, and the elastic element is a torsion spring located at the hinge center of the X-shaped folding rod. The X-shaped folding rod includes a first folding rod and a second folding rod that are hinged to each other. The first folding rod is connected to the top frame, and the second folding rod is connected to the bottom plate via a first auxiliary rod and a second auxiliary rod, respectively. The two ends of the first auxiliary rod are hinged to the top frame and the first folding rod, respectively, and the two ends of the second auxiliary rod are hinged to the bottom plate and the second folding rod, respectively; or

[0016] A sliding rod is fixed at the periphery of the top frame and the bottom plate, and a sliding sleeve is slidably fitted on the sliding rod. One hinged end of the X-shaped folding rod is hinged to the sliding sleeve.

[0017] The entire storage basket can be compressed and folded through the combination of an X-shaped folding rod and a torsion spring; and the freedom of the X-shaped folding rod can be achieved through the sliding grooves, sliding rods or auxiliary rods set on the top frame and bottom plate.

[0018] Preferably, the support unit is an X-shaped folding rod, and the elastic element is a torsion spring located at the hinge center of the X-shaped folding rod. The end of the X-shaped folding rod is provided with a pin that is hinged to the top frame and the bottom plate. The X-shaped folding rod includes two cross-hinged folding rods connected by a hinge shaft. Both folding rods are provided with a sliding groove extending along their own length direction, and the hinge shaft is slidably fitted into the sliding groove of the two folding rods.

[0019] By setting the slide rail on the folding rod, the adaptive folding of the X-shaped folding rod can also be achieved.

[0020] Preferably, the support unit is a V-shaped folding rod, the elastic element is a torsion spring located at the hinge center of the V-shaped folding rod, and the end of the V-shaped folding rod is provided with a pin that is hinged to the top frame and the bottom plate.

[0021] The entire storage basket can be compressed and folded through the combination of a V-shaped folding rod and a torsion spring.

[0022] Preferably, the support unit is an inner and outer telescopic column, the ends of which abut against the top frame and the bottom plate respectively, and the elastic element, which is a compression spring, is provided inside the telescopic column.

[0023] The entire storage basket can be compressed and folded by extending and retracting the telescopic column.

[0024] Preferably, the telescopic column is located at the corner of the top frame and the bottom plate, and the end of the telescopic column is inserted into the abutting protrusion. When the storage basket is compressed, the telescopic column is hidden in the abutting protrusion at both ends.

[0025] Preferably, a flexible bag is provided between the top frame and the bottom plate. The flexible bag is located inside the elastic support mechanism and has an upward opening. At least the upper opening of the flexible bag is fixedly connected to the top frame. When the storage basket is folded, the flexible bag is folded together with the storage basket.

[0026] By combining the flexible bag body with the top frame and bottom plate, the storage basket can hold more different types of items, thus expanding its usage scenarios. The flexible bag body can be a cloth bag, plastic bag, etc., and it can be secured to the top frame using clips, glue, or other methods.

[0027] A storage cabinet includes a storage basket as described above and a vacuum bag. The vacuum bag is disposed between a top frame and a bottom plate and located inside an elastic support mechanism. The bottom of the vacuum bag is fixedly connected to the bottom plate. The periphery of the opening of the top frame is fixedly connected to the opening of the vacuum bag by welding or bonding, so that the opening of the top frame serves as the outline of the opening of the vacuum bag. The top frame is detachably fixed with a cover plate that seals the opening of the top frame. The cover plate or the vacuum bag is provided with an air nozzle for connecting to an air extraction device.

[0028] When the cover plate seals the opening of the top frame, the vacuum bag forms a sealed chamber; when the vacuum bag is evacuated, the elastic support mechanism slowly descends under atmospheric pressure, compressing the entire storage basket.

[0029] The storage basket is paired with a vacuum bag. The top and bottom ends of the vacuum bag are fixed to the top frame and bottom plate, allowing the top frame and bottom plate to open the entire bag for easy placement of clothes or bedding. After placing the clothes or bedding inside, the vacuum bag can be vacuumed. The shrinking of the vacuum bag causes the storage basket to fold. The storage basket has an integrated frame, providing three-dimensional support and protection for the vacuum bag, preventing deformation under pressure and ensuring the neatness of the storage space. Furthermore, the elastic support mechanism of the storage basket ensures a slow descent during compression, perfectly corresponding to the gradual vacuuming of the vacuum bag, further guaranteeing the neatness of the storage space.

[0030] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the storage basket in this solution can be opened naturally when needed and can be compressed by external force when not needed, without taking up a lot of space, which is conducive to logistics loading and space storage when idle. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage basket in Example 1;

[0032] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure in Figure 1;

[0033] Figure 3 shows the state diagram of Figure 1 after folding and compression;

[0034] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage basket after it has a stable frame;

[0035] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of Example 2;

[0036] Figure 6 shows the state diagram of Figure 5 after folding and compression;

[0037] Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram of Example 3;

[0038] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of Example 4;

[0039] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 1 after the flexible bag body is formed;

[0040] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of a storage cabinet with a vacuum bag;

[0041] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vacuum bag in the locker after it has been evacuated.

[0042] Figure 12 is a structural schematic diagram of Example 5;

[0043] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 6.

[0044] Reference numerals: 1. Top frame; 11. Abutting protrusion; 2. Bottom plate; 21. Slide groove; 22. Pin shaft; 23. Hinge shaft; 3. X-shaped folding rod; 31. First folding rod; 311. First auxiliary rod; 32. Second folding rod; 321. Second auxiliary rod; 33. Slide rod; 34. Slide sleeve; 4. Stabilizing frame; 5. Telescopic column; 6. V-shaped folding rod; 7. Flexible bag body; 8. Cover plate; 81. Air nozzle; 82. Buckle plate; 9. Vacuum bag. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The present invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0046] Example 1

[0047] As shown in Figure 1, this embodiment 1 discloses a storage frame, including a top frame 1, a bottom plate 2, and an elastic support mechanism disposed between the top frame 1 and the bottom plate 2. The support unit of the elastic support mechanism is four sets of X-shaped folding rods 3. The four sets of X-shaped folding rods 3 are respectively disposed at the four edges of the top frame 1 and the bottom plate 2 and support the top frame 1. The elastic element of the elastic support mechanism is a torsion spring (not shown in the figure), which is disposed at the hinge center of the X-shaped folding rods 3. Under normal conditions, the torsion spring drives the X-shaped folding rods 3 to maintain the maximum unfolded height. The top frame 1 has a ring-shaped hollow structure, and the cross-sectional shape of both the outer and inner circumferential edges is rectangular. The bottom plate 2 is disposed below the top frame 1 and is parallel to the top frame 1 to support items.

[0048] The upper and lower ends of the X-shaped folding rod 3 are hinged to the top frame 1 and the bottom plate 2 to form two hinge parts respectively; the top frame 1 and the bottom plate 2 are provided with a horizontally extending groove 21 at the connection between the top frame 1 and the bottom plate 2 and one or two hinge parts. The hinge part is the existing pin 22, which is hinged to the end of the X-shaped folding rod 3 and slides in the groove 21.

[0049] A stabilizing frame 4 is also provided between the top frame 1 and the bottom plate 2. The stabilizing frame 4 is arranged parallel to the top frame 1 and the bottom plate 2. The upper and lower ends of the stabilizing frame 4 are connected to the top frame 1 and the bottom plate 2 by X-shaped folding rods 3, and the stabilizing frame 4 is also provided with a sliding groove 21 that mates with the end of the X-shaped folding rod 3. The stabilizing frame 4 forms a compressible linkage structure with the top frame 1 and the bottom plate 2 through the elastic deformation of the X-shaped folding rod 3.

[0050] Vertically extending abutting protrusions 11 are provided at the opposite corners of the top frame 1, the bottom plate 2, and the stabilizing frame 4. When the abutting protrusions 11 of the stabilizing frame 4, the top frame 1, and the bottom plate 2 abut against each other, the top frame 1 and the bottom plate 2 are at their minimum distance, and the storage basket is in its final compressed and folded state.

[0051] Example 2

[0052] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the difference between Embodiment 2 and Embodiment 1 is that the support unit is an inner and outer telescopic column 5. The ends of the telescopic column 5 abut against the corners of the stabilizing frame 4 (not shown in the figure), the top frame 1, and the bottom plate 2, respectively. The telescopic column 5 has an elastic element inside, which is a compression spring. Furthermore, the ends of the telescopic column 5 are inserted into the abutting protrusions 11. When the storage basket is compressed, the telescopic column 5 is hidden inside the abutting protrusions 11 at both ends.

[0053] Example 3

[0054] As shown in Figure 7, the difference between this embodiment 3 and embodiment 1 is that the top frame 1, the bottom plate 2, and the stabilizing frame 4 do not need to be provided with sliding grooves 21. Sliding grooves 21 are provided on the X-shaped folding rod 3.

[0055] The X-shaped folding rod 3 includes two cross-hinged folding rods connected by a hinge shaft 23. Both folding rods are provided with a groove 21 extending along their own length direction, and the hinge shaft 23 slides into the groove 21 of the two folding rods.

[0056] Example 4

[0057] As shown in Figure 8, the difference between Embodiment 4 and Embodiment 1 is that the support unit is a V-shaped folding rod 6, the elastic element is a torsion spring located at the hinge center of the V-shaped folding rod 6, and the end of the V-shaped folding rod 6 is provided with a pin that is hinged to the top frame 1 and the bottom plate 2. Two sets of horizontally spaced V-shaped folding rods 6 are provided on the front and rear sides of the storage basket, and one set of horizontally spaced V-shaped folding rods 6 is provided on the left and right sides of the storage basket to accommodate different side lengths of the storage basket.

[0058] As shown in Figure 9, a flexible bag 7 is also provided between the top frame 1 and the bottom plate 2. The flexible bag 7 is an existing cloth bag, located inside the elastic support mechanism. The flexible bag 7 has an upward opening, and its upper opening is fixedly connected to the top frame 1, while its lower end is fixedly connected to the bottom plate 2. When the storage basket is folded, the flexible bag 7 folds together with the storage basket.

[0059] As shown in Figures 10 and 11, this solution discloses a storage cabinet, including the aforementioned storage basket and vacuum bag 9. The storage basket forms the skeleton of the entire storage cabinet, and the vacuum bag 9 is located between the top frame 1 and the bottom plate 2, inside the X-shaped folding rod 3. The bottom of the vacuum bag 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom plate 2 by heat fusion welding or easy-pull buckle fastening.

[0060] The opening periphery of the top frame 1 is fixedly connected to the opening of the vacuum bag 9 by welding or bonding, so that the opening of the top frame 1 serves as the outline of the opening of the vacuum bag 9. A cover plate 8 is detachably fixed to the top frame 1 to seal the opening of the top frame 1. A buckle plate 82 is pivotally connected to the periphery of the cover plate 8, and the buckle plate 82 is fastened to the edge of the top frame 1 to achieve a sealing fit. At the same time, a sealing ring can be added between the cover plate 8 and the top frame 1 to achieve a seal. An air nozzle 81 for connecting to a vacuum pump is provided on the cover plate 8.

[0061] When using the vacuum bag, place the clothes or bedding to be stored inside the vacuum bag 9, then close the lid 8 and fasten it with the snap plate 82. Next, connect the vacuum device to the air nozzle 81 to evacuate the vacuum bag 9. The X-shaped folding rod 3 slowly descends under atmospheric pressure, causing the entire storage basket to fold, thus achieving the purpose of storage.

[0062] Example 5

[0063] As shown in Figure 12, the X-shaped folding rod 3 is not connected to the top frame 1 and the bottom plate 2 by a sliding groove. The X-shaped folding rod 3 includes a first folding rod 31 and a second folding rod 32 that are hinged to each other. The first folding rod 31 is connected to the top frame 1 and the second folding rod 32 is connected to the bottom plate 2 by a first auxiliary rod 311 and a second auxiliary rod 321, respectively. The two ends of the first auxiliary rod 311 are hinged to the top frame 1 and the first folding rod 31, respectively. The two ends of the second auxiliary rod 321 are hinged to the bottom plate 2 and the second folding rod 32, respectively.

[0064] Example 6

[0065] As shown in Figure 13, a sliding rod 33 is fixed at the periphery of the top frame 1 and the bottom plate 2 (not shown in the figure), and a sliding sleeve 34 is slidably mounted on the sliding rod 33. The X-shaped folding rod 3 has two hinged ends with both the top frame 1 and the bottom plate 2, and one of the two hinged ends is hinged to the sliding sleeve 34.

Claims

1. A storage basket, characterized in that, include: The top frame has a ring-shaped hollow structure; A base plate, parallel to the bottom of the top frame, is used to support items; an elastic support mechanism is located between the top frame and the base plate and is evenly distributed along their circumferential edges. This mechanism includes a support unit that can move relative to each other and an elastic element. The support unit is used to maintain the overall frame of the entire storage basket, and the elastic element acts on the support unit to keep the top frame and the base plate at maximum distance, forming a storage space. When the top frame is pressed, the elastic support mechanism cushions the top frame, causing the gap between the top frame and the bottom plate to gradually decrease.

2. The storage basket according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one stabilizing frame is provided between the top frame and the bottom plate, which is parallel to the top frame and the bottom plate. The upper and lower ends of the stabilizing frame are connected to the elastic support mechanism. The stabilizing frame forms a compressible linkage structure with the top frame and the bottom plate through the elastic support mechanism.

3. The storage basket according to claim 2, characterized in that: Vertically extending abutting protrusions are provided between the stabilizing frame, the top frame, and the bottom plate. When the entire storage basket is compressed, the abutting protrusions of the stabilizing frame, the top frame, and the bottom plate abut against each other.

4. The storage basket according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: The supporting unit is an X-shaped folding rod, and the elastic element is a torsion spring located at the hinge center of the X-shaped folding rod. The end of the X-shaped folding rod is provided with a pin that is hinged to the top frame and the bottom plate. A sliding groove is provided at the periphery of the top frame and the bottom plate, and the pin is slidably fitted into the sliding groove. Alternatively, the X-shaped folding rod includes a first folding rod and a second folding rod that are hinged to each other. The first folding rod is connected to the top frame, and the second folding rod is connected to the bottom plate, respectively, via a first auxiliary rod and a second auxiliary rod. The two ends of the first auxiliary rod are hinged to the top frame and the first folding rod, respectively, and the two ends of the second auxiliary rod are hinged to the bottom plate and the second folding rod, respectively. Alternatively, a sliding rod is fixed at the periphery of the top frame and the bottom plate, and a sliding sleeve is slidably fitted onto the sliding rod. One hinged end of the X-shaped folding rod to the top frame and the bottom plate is hinged to the sliding sleeve.

5. The storage basket according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: The support unit is an X-shaped folding rod, and the elastic element is a torsion spring located at the hinge center of the X-shaped folding rod. The end of the X-shaped folding rod is provided with a pin that is hinged to the top frame and the bottom plate. The X-shaped folding rod includes two cross-hinged folding rods connected by a hinge shaft. Both folding rods are provided with a sliding groove extending along their own length direction, and the hinge shaft is slidably fitted into the sliding grooves of the two folding rods.

6. The storage basket according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: The support unit is a V-shaped folding rod, the elastic element is a torsion spring located at the hinge center of the V-shaped folding rod, and the end of the V-shaped folding rod is provided with a pin that is hinged to the top frame and the bottom plate.

7. The storage basket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support unit is an inner and outer telescopic column, the ends of which abut against the top frame and the bottom plate respectively. The telescopic column is equipped with the elastic element, which is a compression spring.

8. The storage basket according to claim 7, characterized in that: The telescopic column is located at the corner of the top frame and the bottom plate, and the end of the telescopic column is inserted into the abutting protrusion. When the storage basket is compressed, the telescopic column is hidden in the abutting protrusion at both ends.

9. The storage basket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A flexible bag is provided between the top frame and the bottom plate. The flexible bag is located inside the elastic support mechanism and has an upward opening. At least the upper opening of the flexible bag is fixedly connected to the top frame. When the storage basket is folded, the flexible bag is folded together with the storage basket.

10. A storage cabinet, characterized in that: The invention includes a storage basket and a vacuum bag as described in any one of claims 1 to 8. The vacuum bag is disposed between a top frame and a bottom plate and located inside an elastic support mechanism. The bottom of the vacuum bag is fixedly connected to the bottom plate. The periphery of the opening of the top frame is fixedly connected to the opening of the vacuum bag by welding or bonding, so that the opening of the top frame serves as the outline of the opening of the vacuum bag. The top frame is detachably fixed with a cover plate that seals the opening of the top frame. The cover plate or the vacuum bag is provided with an air nozzle for connecting to a vacuuming device. When the cover plate seals the opening of the top frame, the vacuum bag forms a sealed chamber. When the vacuum bag is evacuated, the elastic support mechanism slowly descends under atmospheric pressure, compressing the entire storage basket.

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