International chess storage box
By designing an independent cavity and integrating an hourglass timing function into the chess storage box, the problem of chess pieces being scattered and easily lost has been solved, improving ease of use and space utilization, and enabling convenient storage and retrieval of chess pieces and timing operations.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WISO TECH LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
Chess sets are scattered and easily lost, resulting in low space utilization and inconvenient traditional storage methods.
Design a chess storage box with an independent cavity for storing chess pieces, a chessboard, and an hourglass. The hourglass has an integrated timing function, and the hourglass can be quickly reset by a lever and a driven gear. A magnetic block ensures stability. The storage box and the organizer can be separated for easy use or cleaning.
To prevent pieces from colliding or being lost, enhance the competitive experience, save space, be easy to operate, prevent the hourglass from being accidentally flipped, and protect the flatness of the chessboard.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of chess technology, specifically relating to a chess storage box. Background Technology
[0002] As a long-standing intellectual sport, the storage and portability of chess sets (chessboard, pieces, hourglass, etc.) has always been a pain point for players. Traditional storage methods have the following problems: chess sets are scattered and easily lost: chess pieces, chessboard, hourglass and other accessories are usually stored separately, which can easily be scattered or lost due to movement or improper storage. Space utilization is low. As a timing tool for the game, the hourglass needs to be carried separately and is easily separated from the chess set, affecting the convenience of use. Utility Model Content
[0003] (1) Technical problems to be solved
[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a chess storage box, which aims to solve the problem that chess pieces are scattered and easily lost: chess pieces, chessboards, hourglasses and other accessories are usually stored separately, and are easily scattered or lost due to movement or improper storage.
[0005] (2) Technical solution
[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a chess storage box, comprising a main body, inside which are arranged a storage box and a folding chessboard. The storage box is detachable from the main body. A top cover is hinged to the upper surface of the storage box, and a horizontally opening movable groove is formed on the side wall of the top cover. A movable block is slidably installed in the movable groove, and a movable hanging rod is fixedly installed below the movable block. The interior of the storage box has multiple independent cavities, one of which contains a rotatable hourglass. The bottom of the main body has slots for the corresponding number of chess pieces. Through the independent cavity design, the interior of the storage box is divided into multiple independent cavities to store chess pieces, the chessboard, the hourglass, and other accessories, preventing chess pieces from colliding or being lost.
[0007] Preferably, a drive shaft is fixedly connected to the center of the hourglass, and the other end of the drive shaft rotates through the inner wall of the storage box and is fixedly connected to the driven gear.
[0008] Preferably, the driven gear is rotatably embedded in the inner wall of the storage box, and an inverted T-shaped pull rod is provided above the driven gear.
[0009] Preferably, the upper surface of the storage box is provided with a horizontal groove, the pull rod is slidably installed in the groove, and a row of toothed blocks are distributed at the bottom of the pull rod, the toothed blocks being adapted to the driven gear.
[0010] Preferably, magnetic blocks are fixedly installed at both ends of the pull rod, and magnets that cooperate with the magnetic blocks are installed on the inner sidewall of the slide groove.
[0011] Preferably, a spring is fixedly connected to the side wall of the movable block, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the movable groove.
[0012] Preferably, a sliding groove is provided through the upper cover of the storage box body, the movable hanging rod passes through the sliding groove, and a corresponding mounting groove for the movable hanging rod is provided on the upper surface of the storage box body. The movable hanging rod has an L-shaped structure, and a limiting block is fixed in the mounting groove. The limiting block is half the length of the mounting groove, and the movable hanging rod is adapted to and engaged with the limiting block.
[0013] (3) Beneficial effects
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0015] This utility model features an independent cavity design, dividing the storage box into multiple independent cavities to store chess pieces, chessboard, hourglass, and other accessories, preventing chess pieces from colliding or getting lost. The bottom of the main body of the storage box has slots matching the number of chess pieces, allowing them to stand upright and be embedded in the slots, preventing shaking or wear during movement. An integrated hourglass timing function enhances the gaming experience. The hourglass is embedded inside the storage box, and through a linkage mechanism between a pull rod and a driven gear, it can be manually flipped to quickly reset the timing function, avoiding the cumbersome operation of removing the hourglass separately as in traditional models. Magnetic blocks at both ends of the pull rod cooperate with magnets in the sliding groove to ensure the hourglass remains stable when not in use, preventing accidental flipping. The structure is compact and easy to operate. The storage box and main body are separable for easy removal for use or cleaning. The folding chessboard can be laid flat or folded and placed under the storage box, saving space and protecting the chessboard's flatness. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the main body of the storage box;
[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;
[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the storage box and folding chessboard separation structure;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the tie rod and hourglass structure.
[0022] The markings in the attached diagram are as follows: 1. Storage box body; 2. Limiting block; 3. Mounting groove; 4. Storage box; 5. Moving block; 6. Moving hanging rod; 7. Sliding groove; 8. Spring; 9. Moving groove; 11. Folding chessboard; 12. Sliding groove; 13. Pull rod; 14. Hourglass; 15. Flag groove; 16. Tooth block; 17. Magnetic block; 18. Driven gear; 19. Drive shaft. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, to make the embodiments more comprehensive, the following embodiments are the best and preferred embodiments. For some known technologies, those skilled in the art can also use other alternative methods to implement the invention. Furthermore, the accompanying drawings are only for more specific description of the embodiments and are not intended to specifically limit the present invention.
[0024] It should be noted that the use of terms such as "an embodiment," "an embodiment," "an exemplary embodiment," and "some embodiments" in the specification indicates that the described embodiment may include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, when describing a specific feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with embodiments, the implementation of such feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments, whether or not explicitly described, should be within the knowledge of those skilled in the art.
[0025] Generally, terms can be understood at least partly from their use in context. For example, depending at least partly on the context, the term "one or more" as used herein can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic in a singular sense, or a combination of features, structures, or characteristics in a plural sense. Additionally, the term "based on" can be understood not necessarily to convey an exclusive set of factors, but rather, alternatively, depending at least partly on the context, to allow for the presence of other factors that are not necessarily explicitly described.
[0026] It is understood that the meanings of “on”, “above”, and “above” in this utility model should be interpreted in the broadest manner, such that “on” not only means “directly on” something, but also includes the meaning of being “on” something with an intervening feature or layer, and that “above” or “above” not only means “on” something, but also includes the meaning of being “on” something without an intervening feature or layer.
[0027] Furthermore, spatially related terms such as “below,” “under,” “lower,” “above,” and “upper” are used herein for convenience to describe the relationship of one element or feature to one or more other elements or features, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Spatially related terms are intended to cover different orientations in the use or operation of the device other than those depicted in the accompanying drawings. The device may be oriented in other ways, and the spatially related descriptive terms used herein can be interpreted similarly.
[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0029] This specific embodiment is a chess storage box, the structural diagram of which is shown below. Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the device includes a storage box body 1. Inside the storage box body 1, there are a storage box 4 and a folding chessboard 11 arranged sequentially. The storage box 4 is detachable from the storage box body 1. The upper surface of the storage box 4 is hinged with a top cover. A moving groove 9 is horizontally opened on the side wall of the top cover. A moving block 5 is slidably installed in the moving groove 9. A moving hanging rod 6 is fixedly installed below the moving block 5. The storage box 4 has multiple independent cavities inside, and one of the cavities is equipped with a rotatable hourglass 14. The bottom of the storage box body 1 has a flag slot 15 corresponding to the number of chess pieces.
[0030] Reference Figure 4 A drive shaft 19 is fixedly connected to the center of the hourglass 14. The other end of the drive shaft 19 rotatably passes through the inner wall of the storage box 4 and is fixedly connected to the driven gear 18. The driven gear 18 is rotatably embedded in the inner wall of the storage box 4, and an inverted T-shaped pull rod 13 is provided above the driven gear 18. A horizontal groove 12 is opened on the upper surface of the storage box 4, and the pull rod 13 is slidably installed in the groove 12. A row of toothed blocks 16 are distributed at the bottom of the pull rod 13, and the toothed blocks 16 are adapted to the driven gear 18. Magnetic blocks 17 are fixedly installed at both ends of the pull rod 13, and magnets that cooperate with the magnetic blocks 17 are installed on the inner side wall of the groove 12.
[0031] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3A spring 8 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the movable block 5, and the other end of the spring 8 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the movable groove 9. A sliding groove 7 is provided through the upper cover of the storage box body 1, and the movable hanging rod 6 passes through the sliding groove 7. A mounting groove 3 corresponding to the movable hanging rod 6 is provided on the upper surface of the storage box body 1. The movable hanging rod 6 has an L-shaped structure, and a limiting block 2 is fixed in the mounting groove 3. The limiting block 2 is half the length of the mounting groove 3, and the movable hanging rod 6 is adapted to and engaged with the limiting block 2.
[0032] Working principle: Chess pieces are sorted by color or type and embedded into the slots 15 at the bottom of the main body 1 of the storage box. The size of the slots 15 matches the bottom of the chess pieces to prevent them from shaking. The folding chessboard 11 can be unfolded and laid flat for use, or folded and placed inside the main body 1 of the storage box.
[0033] The hourglass 14 is connected to the driven gear 18 via the drive shaft 19 and is fixed in the independent cavity of the storage box 4 to prevent it from tipping over or being damaged during movement. For hourglass timing operation, the user slides the pull rod 13 horizontally. The toothed block 16 at the bottom of the pull rod 13 meshes with the driven gear 18, driving the driven gear 18 to rotate, which in turn drives the drive shaft 19 and the hourglass 14 to rotate 180 degrees, thus resetting the timing. When the pull rod 13 slides to both ends of the slide groove 12, the magnetic block 17 attracts the magnet in the slide groove 12, fixing the position of the pull rod 13 and preventing the hourglass from accidentally flipping over.
[0034] The user presses the movable block 5 to overcome the elastic force of the spring 8, causing the movable block 5 to slide along the movable groove 9, which in turn drives the movable hanging rod 6 to move horizontally along the sliding groove 7 until the vertical part of the L-shaped hanging rod disengages from the limiting block 2 in the mounting groove 3. Then the top cover can be opened to take out the chess pieces and their accessories. When storing, the user releases the movable block 5, the spring 8 pushes the movable block 5 to reset, and the movable hanging rod 6 is re-engaged into the mounting groove 3 and fixed by the limiting block 2, restoring the storage box to its flat position.
[0035] The storage box is detachable and usable. Users can directly remove the storage box 4 from the main body 1 of the storage box and use the chess pieces, chessboard or hourglass separately. After use, put the storage box 4 back into the main body 1 of the storage box, ensuring that the chess pieces are embedded in the chess slot 15 and the chessboard and folding chessboard 11 are stored in place, completing the overall assembly.
[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A chess storage box, comprising a main body (1), characterized in that, The storage box body (1) is provided with a storage box (4) and a folding chessboard (11) in sequence inside. The storage box (4) and the storage box body (1) can be separated. The upper surface of the storage box (4) is hinged with a top cover. A moving groove (9) is horizontally opened on the side wall of the top cover. A moving block (5) is slidably installed in the moving groove (9). A moving hanging rod (6) is fixedly installed below the moving block (5). The storage box (4) has multiple independent cavities inside, and one of the cavities is equipped with a rotatable hourglass (14); The storage box body (1) has a flag slot (15) at the bottom inside, corresponding to the number of chess pieces.
2. The chess storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, A drive shaft (19) is fixedly connected to the center of the hourglass (14). The other end of the drive shaft (19) rotates and passes through the inner wall of the storage box (4) and is fixedly connected to the driven gear (18).
3. A chess storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driven gear (18) is rotatably embedded in the inner wall of the storage box (4), and an inverted T-shaped pull rod (13) is provided above the driven gear (18).
4. A chess storage box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper surface of the storage box (4) is provided with a horizontal groove (12), and the pull rod (13) is slidably installed in the groove (12). A row of toothed blocks (16) are distributed at the bottom of the pull rod (13), and the toothed blocks (16) are adapted to the driven gear (18).
5. A chess storage box according to claim 4, characterized in that, Magnetic blocks (17) are fixedly installed at both ends of the pull rod (13), and magnets that cooperate with the magnetic blocks (17) are installed on the inner side wall of the slide groove (12).
6. A chess storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, A spring (8) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the movable block (5), and the other end of the spring (8) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the movable groove (9).
7. A chess storage box according to claim 6, characterized in that, A sliding groove (7) is provided through the upper cover of the storage box body (1). The movable hanging rod (6) passes through the sliding groove (7). The upper surface of the storage box body (1) is provided with a corresponding mounting groove (3) for the movable hanging rod (6). The movable hanging rod (6) has an L-shaped structure. A limiting block (2) is fixed in the mounting groove (3). The limiting block (2) is half the length of the mounting groove (3). The movable hanging rod (6) is adapted to and snapped into the limiting block (2).