Fruit turnover basket
By designing a snap-fit structure between the inner and outer baskets and securing it with hooks, the problems of the inner basket shaking and the inconvenience of closing the lid during the transportation of fruit turnover boxes were solved, achieving the effects of protecting fruit quality and simplifying operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- KAIYUAN JIFENG ECOLOGICAL AGRICULTURE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
Existing fruit turnover boxes are prone to shaking during transportation, and the lids are inconvenient to close and open, affecting fruit quality and operational efficiency.
A fruit turnover box was designed, including an inner basket and an outer basket. The opening of the inner basket extends outward to form a snap-fit edge, which is snapped onto the snap-fit edge of the outer basket. The basket lid is fixed to the outer basket by a hook, and a press-fit opening is provided for easy opening.
It reduces the displacement of the inner basket within the outer basket, ensuring fruit quality, and makes closing and opening the basket lid convenient, reducing fruit transportation losses and operational difficulties.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of agricultural product production equipment, specifically relating to a fruit turnover box. Background Technology
[0002] Fresh fruits often need to be packed into crates before transportation after harvesting. Currently, there are specialized transport crates for different types of fruits. Fruits with higher transportation requirements, such as bayberries, blueberries, grapes, and strawberries, often use double-layered crates.
[0003] Chinese utility model patent application number ZL 202321126941.0 discloses a double-layered, nested turnover basket. This double-layered, nested turnover basket includes a first basket body and multiple second basket bodies that can be nested side-by-side inside the first basket body. A lid is fastened to the top of the first basket body, and multiple positioning holes are circumferentially arranged between the first basket body and the lid. First inner protrusions are arranged opposite each other at both ends of the first basket body, and second inner protrusions are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the first basket body. Each second basket body has a first groove that mates with the first inner protrusion and a second groove that mates with the second inner protrusion. With this structure, after the second basket bodies are inserted into the first basket body, a gap remains between the two second basket bodies, causing the fruit to sway back and forth between the two second basket bodies or within the first basket body during transportation, thus affecting the quality of the fruit. In addition, this type of turnover box requires the cooperation of limiting grooves and limiting protrusions, as well as the binding of cable ties in the positioning function holes to achieve the cooperation between the lid and the body, which is extremely inconvenient when closing and opening the lid. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a fruit turnover box that is not easy to shake during transportation and whose lid is extremely convenient to close and open.
[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] A fruit turnover basket includes an inner basket, wherein the inner basket has a large opening and a small bottom, and the opening of the inner basket extends outward to form the inner basket opening edge; the outermost end of the inner basket opening edge extends downward to form the inner basket fastening edge; and the inner basket fastening edge at the four corners of the inner basket body has a locking opening.
[0007] Furthermore, the fruit turnover box consists of an outer basket, an inner basket, and a basket lid. The outer basket has first protrusions at both ends that protrude inwards, and second protrusions on both sides that protrude inwards. The inner basket has first grooves at both ends that recess inwards, and second grooves on both sides that recess inwards. The inner basket is placed inside the outer basket, and the first grooves are engaged with the second protrusions, while the second grooves are engaged with the first protrusions. The basket lid covers the inner basket, and a hook is provided at the bottom of the basket lid, which is then attached to the outer basket via the hook.
[0008] Furthermore, the outer basket is a basket body with a large opening and a small bottom, and the opening of the outer basket extends outward to form the outer basket opening edge; the outermost end of the outer basket opening edge extends downward to form the outer basket fastening edge; the outer basket fastening edge is provided with several fastening openings corresponding to the hooks.
[0009] Preferably, the inner basket opening edge is further provided with a grooved top plate, which is disposed on top of the first and second grooves and extends into the inner basket. The upper surface of the grooved top plate and the upper surface of the inner basket opening edge are located on the same plane.
[0010] The inner basket, outer basket, and basket lid are all provided with ventilation holes; the shape of the ventilation holes is rhomboid, circular, heart-shaped, square, rectangular, triangular, regular hexagonal, regular pentagonal, or elliptical.
[0011] Preferably, each outer basket contains two inner baskets.
[0012] Furthermore, the basket lid consists of a top cover and side panels, with the side panels located at the bottom of the top cover and extending along its circumference; the hooks are located at the bottom of the side panels. The top cover also has pressing openings that extend from the side panels into the top cover and correspond one-to-one with the hooks. The hooks are formed by bending the bottom of a trapezoidal sheet of material upwards.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. This utility model extends the opening of the inner basket outward to form the edge of the inner basket opening, and extends the outermost end of the edge of the inner basket opening downward to form the inner basket fastening edge. After the inner basket is placed in the outer basket, the inner basket fastening edge will fasten onto the outer basket fastening edge, thereby reducing the displacement of the inner basket in the outer basket and ensuring the quality of the fruit in the basket.
[0015] 2. Because an inner basket snap-fit edge is provided and needs to snap onto the outer basket snap-fit edge, a locking opening is provided on the edge of the inner basket opening to ensure smooth snap-fitting and prevent the inner basket snap-fit edge from being blocked by the edge of the outer basket opening during snap-fitting. During snap-fitting, the locking opening avoids the edge of the outer basket opening, allowing the snap-fit edges of the inner and outer baskets to snap together.
[0016] 3. By setting hooks at the bottom of the basket lid and setting corresponding fastening openings on the outer basket fastening edge, the basket lid can be fixed in the fastening openings on the outer basket fastening edge simply by using the hooks, making it extremely convenient to use.
[0017] 4. To facilitate operation, this utility model is equipped with a pressing port when the basket lid needs to be opened after it is fixed. The user can easily open the basket lid by pressing the pressing port with their thumb on the edge of the inner basket opening or the top plate of the groove, and then hooking the hook outward with their index finger.
[0018] 5. In the prior art, the openings of the inner basket and the outer basket are flush. When the inner basket is full of fruit, it is extremely inconvenient to remove it from the outer tube. In this utility model, the inner basket opening edge and the inner basket fastening edge are designed so that the inner basket is slightly higher than the upper surface of the outer basket after it is inserted into the outer basket. When it needs to be removed, it can be done by holding the inner basket fastening edge, which is extremely convenient.
[0019] 6. By setting a grooved top plate and the edge of the inner basket, this utility model ensures that after the inner basket is placed in the outer basket, the gap between two adjacent inner baskets is only a straight line, thus preventing fruit from falling into the outer basket from the gaps between the inner baskets and between the inner and outer baskets. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model after the basket cover is removed;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inner basket structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the outer basket of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a front view of the outer basket of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 6 This is a front view schematic diagram of the basket cover of this utility model.
[0026] In the diagram: 1-Inner basket, 2-Inner basket opening edge, 3-Inner basket fastening edge, 4-Snap-fit opening, 5-First groove, 6-Second groove, 7-Groove top plate, 8-Ventilation hole, 9-Outer basket, 10-First boss, 11-Second boss, 12-Outer basket opening edge, 13-Outer basket fastening edge, 14-Snap-fit opening, 15-Basket lid, 16-Top lid, 17-Pressing opening, 18-Hook, 19-Side edge. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited by the embodiments. Example 1
[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, a fruit turnover basket consists of an outer basket, an inner basket, and a basket lid. The outer basket has a first protrusion protruding into the basket at both ends, and a second protrusion protruding into the basket on both sides of the outer basket.
[0029] like Figure 3 As shown, the inner basket has a wide opening and a narrow bottom. The opening of the inner basket extends outward to form the inner basket opening edge. The outermost end of the inner basket opening edge extends downward to form the inner basket fastening edge. Clamping openings are provided on the inner basket fastening edge at the four corners of the inner basket body. The inner basket has first recesses at both ends, and second recesses on both sides. A groove top plate is also provided on the inner basket opening edge, positioned on top of the first and second grooves and extending inward into the inner basket. The upper surface of the groove top plate is on the same plane as the upper surface of the inner basket opening edge.
[0030] like Figure 2 As shown, the inner basket is placed inside the outer basket, and the first groove is engaged with the second protrusion, while the second groove is engaged with the first protrusion. Figure 1 As shown, the basket cover is placed on the inner basket, and a hook is provided at the bottom of the basket cover. The basket cover is attached to the outer basket via the hook.
[0031] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the outer basket is a basket body with a large opening and a small bottom. The opening of the outer basket extends outward to form the outer basket opening edge. The outermost end of the outer basket opening edge extends downward to form the outer basket fastening edge. The outer basket fastening edge is provided with several fastening openings corresponding to the hooks.
[0032] The inner basket, outer basket, and basket lid are all provided with ventilation holes; the shape of the ventilation holes can be any one of rhombus, circle, heart, square, rectangle, triangle, or star.
[0033] like Figure 6 As shown, the basket cover consists of a top cover and side panels. The side panels are located at the bottom of the top cover and extend along its circumference. The hooks are located at the bottom of the side panels. The top cover also has pressing openings that extend from the side panels into the top cover and correspond one-to-one with the hooks. The hooks are formed by bending the bottom of a trapezoidal sheet of material upwards.
[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, each outer basket contains two inner baskets.
[0035] When packing fruit, place two inner baskets inside the outer basket. At this point, there is only one straight gap between the two adjacent inner baskets. There are no other gaps between the outer and inner baskets, which prevents the fruit from falling into the outer basket from the gaps between the inner baskets or between the inner and outer baskets.
[0036] After the fruit is packed, the basket lid is secured to the outer basket by hooks at the bottom and corresponding fastening openings on the outer basket's fastening side. This makes it extremely convenient to use.
[0037] During fruit transportation, the inner basket's opening extends outward to form its edge, and the outermost end of this edge extends downward to form its snap-fit edge. After the inner basket is placed inside the outer basket, this snap-fit edge engages with it, minimizing displacement of the inner basket within the outer basket and ensuring the quality of the fruit. To ensure smooth engagement and prevent the snap-fit edge from being obstructed by the outer basket's opening edge, a locking opening is provided on the inner basket's opening edge. During engagement, this locking opening avoids the outer basket's opening edge, allowing the snap-fit edges of the inner and outer baskets to lock together.
[0038] When the turnover box in this embodiment needs to be opened after use, the user can easily open the box lid by pressing the thumb on the edge of the inner basket opening or the top plate of the groove through the pressing port, and then hooking the buckle outward with the index finger.
[0039] The production cost of a complete set of the turnover baskets in this embodiment is 3.1 yuan. Each inner basket can hold 1-2 kg of fruit. Each set of turnover baskets can be reused at least 15 times. Its production and processing costs and usage costs are low. It is also convenient and labor-saving during use, and can minimize the loss of fruit due to transportation.
Claims
1. A fruit turnover basket, comprising an inner basket, characterized in that, The inner basket is a basket with a large opening and a small bottom. The opening of the inner basket extends outward to form the inner basket opening edge. The outermost end of the inner basket opening edge extends downward to form the inner basket fastening edge. The inner basket fastening edges at the four corners of the inner basket body have snap-fit openings.
2. The fruit turnover basket according to claim 1, characterized in that, It consists of an outer basket, an inner basket, and a basket lid. The outer basket has first protrusions at both ends that protrude inwards, and second protrusions on both sides that protrude inwards. The inner basket has first grooves at both ends that recess inwards, and second grooves on both sides that recess inwards. The inner basket is placed inside the outer basket, and the first grooves are engaged with the second protrusions, and the second grooves are engaged with the first protrusions. The basket lid covers the inner basket, and the bottom of the basket lid has a hook, which is used to attach the basket lid to the outer basket.
3. A fruit turnover basket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer basket is a basket body with a large opening and a small bottom. The opening of the outer basket extends outward to form the outer basket opening edge. The outermost end of the outer basket opening edge extends downward to form the outer basket fastening edge. The outer basket fastening edge is provided with several fastening openings corresponding to hooks.
4. A fruit turnover basket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner basket is also provided with a grooved top plate on the edge of the basket opening. The grooved top plate is located on the top of the first groove and the second groove and extends into the inner basket.
5. A fruit turnover basket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper surface of the grooved top plate and the upper surface of the inner basket opening are located on the same plane.
6. A fruit turnover basket according to any one of claims 2-5, characterized in that, The inner basket, outer basket, and basket lid are all provided with ventilation holes; the shape of the ventilation holes is rhomboid, circular, heart-shaped, square, rectangular, triangular, regular hexagonal, regular pentagonal, or elliptical.
7. A fruit turnover basket according to claim 6, characterized in that, Each outer basket contains two inner baskets.
8. A fruit turnover basket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The basket cover consists of a top cover and a side panel. The side panel is located at the bottom of the top cover and is set along the circumference of the top cover. The hook is located at the bottom of the side panel.
9. A fruit turnover basket according to claim 8, characterized in that, The top cover is also provided with a pressing port, which extends from the side into the top cover and corresponds to a hook.
10. A fruit turnover basket according to claim 8, characterized in that, The hook is formed by bending the bottom of a trapezoidal sheet upwards.