Egg storage assembly and refrigeration appliance
By designing a structure with vertical partitions and an inclined bottom plate in the egg storage component, the first-in-first-out system for poultry eggs is realized, solving the problem of poultry eggs expiring after prolonged storage in existing technologies and improving storage efficiency and convenience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XIAOMI TECH (WUHAN) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food storage technology, and in particular to an egg storage component and refrigeration equipment. Background Technology
[0002] Poultry eggs are an essential part of people's daily lives.
[0003] Because poultry eggs are consumed in large quantities, people usually buy a large number of poultry eggs at once, which requires consideration of the storage of poultry eggs. As a result, a variety of different poultry egg storage products have emerged in related technologies.
[0004] However, the poultry egg storage products provided by related technologies generally do not take into account the distinction between poultry eggs stored earlier and later, and cannot achieve first-in-first-out, thus leading to the problem of some poultry eggs expiring after being stored for a long time. Utility Model Content
[0005] This invention provides an egg storage component and refrigeration equipment, which can solve the problem that well-stored poultry eggs cannot be retrieved on a first-come, first-served basis.
[0006] The technical solution is as follows:
[0007] On the one hand, an egg storage assembly is provided, the egg storage assembly comprising: a receiving box body and a partition;
[0008] The partition is located vertically within the container body to divide the internal space of the container body into an egg storage area and an egg retrieval area.
[0009] The bottom end of the partition is spaced apart from the bottom plate of the container body to form an egg outlet channel. The egg outlet channel connects the egg storage area and the egg retrieval area respectively, and the poultry eggs in the egg storage area can enter the egg retrieval area through the egg outlet channel.
[0010] In this embodiment, the egg storage component has a vertically arranged partition in the main body of the container, which divides the internal space of the container into an egg storage area and an egg retrieval area. The egg storage area and the egg retrieval area are connected by an egg outlet channel at the bottom of the partition. Eggs stored first in the egg storage area can enter the egg retrieval area first through the egg outlet channel under their own weight and the pressure of the eggs above. Eggs stored later need to wait for the eggs below to be consumed before they can enter the egg retrieval area through the egg outlet channel. In this way, the first-in, first-out system of eggs can be realized, avoiding the retention of some eggs for a long time.
[0011] In addition, the vertical arrangement of the partitions occupies less space, allowing the egg storage area to have a larger volume to hold more eggs; the eggs in the egg storage area cannot be specially arranged, but this will not affect the use of the eggs, further simplifying the egg storage process.
[0012] In some possible implementations, the inner wall of the receiving box body is provided with a first positioning structure, and the side of the partition is provided with a second positioning structure, wherein the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure are movably inserted into each other in the vertical direction.
[0013] With the above arrangement, the partition can be engaged with the first positioning structure on the inner wall of the receiving box body using the second positioning structure, thus achieving the movable insertion of the partition. After the partition is removed, there are no other structures inside the receiving box body, making cleaning the inside of the receiving box body very convenient.
[0014] In some possible implementations, one of the first positioning structure and the second positioning structure is a groove structure, and the other is a protrusion structure.
[0015] In some possible implementations, the volume of the egg storage area is larger than the volume of the egg retrieval area;
[0016] And / or,
[0017] The top of the container body is open, or the top of the container body is closed by a lid.
[0018] In this embodiment, the egg storage area is used to store poultry eggs, while the egg retrieval area is only used to temporarily store poultry eggs that roll out of the egg-laying channel. To improve the storage capacity of the egg storage component, the area of the egg storage area is configured to be larger than that of the egg retrieval area. The top of the receiving box body is open or can be closed with a lid, which facilitates egg storage and retrieval, improving the ease of use of the egg storage component.
[0019] In some possible implementations, at least a portion of the base plate of the receiving box body is arranged at an angle relative to the horizontal plane, so that the eggs in the egg storage area can roll through the egg outlet channel to the egg retrieval area under their own gravity.
[0020] With the above arrangement, the bottom plate of the container body is tilted, so that the eggs in the egg storage area can roll to the egg retrieval area under their own gravity through the egg outlet channel, which helps to improve the egg outlet efficiency of the egg outlet channel.
[0021] In some possible implementations, the egg-retrieving area is provided with anti-collision pads located on the inner wall directly opposite the egg-dispensing channel.
[0022] To prevent eggs from colliding with the inner wall of the egg collection area during their rolling through the egg-laying channel and causing damage, anti-collision pads are placed on the inner wall of the egg collection area directly opposite the egg-laying channel. These pads can buffer and absorb the impact energy of the eggs, thus protecting them.
[0023] In some possible implementations, one end of the receiving box body corresponding to the egg retrieval area is open; the egg storage assembly also includes a mask assembly that covers the end opening of the receiving box body.
[0024] In some possible implementations, the mask assembly includes a mask frame and a mask glass, the mask glass being embedded in the mask frame and the mask frame being connected to the housing body.
[0025] With the above arrangement, the end of the egg-collecting box corresponding to the egg-retrieving area is covered by a mask assembly. The mask assembly has a mask glass, through which one can clearly see whether there are eggs in the egg-collecting area without having to open or pull out the entire egg storage assembly. In addition, the mask assembly with embedded mask glass has a better aesthetic appeal.
[0026] In some possible implementations,
[0027] The mask frame is provided with a first handle, which is used to drive the mask frame to rotate and open relative to the housing body;
[0028] And / or,
[0029] The mask frame or the housing body is provided with a second handle, which is used to drive the mask frame and the housing body to move simultaneously.
[0030] In this embodiment, in order to further improve the convenience of retrieving eggs from the egg storage assembly, the mask frame and the receiving box body are rotatably connected. When the first handle is pulled, the mask frame can be driven to rotate relative to the receiving box body, opening the end of the receiving box body. The eggs can be taken out from the egg retrieval area at the end of the receiving box body without having to pull out the entire egg storage assembly.
[0031] In some possible implementations, the bottom of the container body is provided with a movable support structure, which is used to provide movable support for the container body.
[0032] With the above arrangement, the container body can be moved using the movable support structure at the bottom, making it convenient for users to move the container body and improving the convenience of retrieving and / or storing eggs.
[0033] On the other hand, a refrigeration device is provided, which includes the egg storage component described in this utility model;
[0034] The refrigeration equipment has at least one compartment, the container body is movably inserted into one of the compartments, and the egg retrieval area is close to the opening of the compartment.
[0035] The refrigeration equipment in this embodiment uses the egg storage component of this utility model, and has all the beneficial technical effects of all embodiments herein. The refrigeration equipment can use the egg storage component to realize the first-in, first-out storage of poultry eggs, avoiding the long-term retention of some poultry eggs, the inability to specially arrange poultry eggs in the egg storage area, and the simple and convenient storage process of poultry eggs. Attached Figure Description
[0036] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the egg storage component provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0038] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the egg storage component provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0039] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an egg storage component provided in another embodiment of the present invention;
[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigeration equipment provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0041] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the refrigeration equipment provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0042] The reference numerals in the figure are respectively:
[0043] 1. The container box itself;
[0044] 101. Egg storage area; 102. Egg retrieval area;
[0045] 11. Base plate; 12. First positioning structure; 13. Anti-collision pad; 14. Movable support structure;
[0046] 2. Partition components;
[0047] 21. Second positioning structure;
[0048] 3. Egg-hatching channel;
[0049] 4. Face mask assembly;
[0050] 41. Mask frame; 411. First handle; 412. Second handle; 42. Mask glass;
[0051] 100. Egg storage components;
[0052] 200. Rooms;
[0053] A. Cold storage area. Detailed Implementation
[0054] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this invention. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this invention as detailed in the appended claims.
[0055] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "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 appendix. Figure 1 The orientations or positional relationships shown are for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0056] Unless otherwise defined, all technical terms used in the embodiments of this utility model have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art.
[0057] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0058] On the one hand, combined with Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides an egg storage assembly 100, which includes: a receiving box body 1 and a partition 2.
[0059] The partition 2 is located vertically inside the container body 1 to divide the internal space of the container body 1 into an egg storage area 101 and an egg retrieval area 102. The bottom end of the partition 2 is spaced apart from the bottom plate 11 of the container body 1 to form an egg outlet channel 3. The egg outlet channel 3 connects the egg storage area 101 and the egg retrieval area 102 respectively. The poultry eggs in the egg storage area 101 can enter the egg retrieval area 102 through the egg outlet channel 3.
[0060] In this embodiment, the egg storage component 100 has a vertically arranged partition 2 in the housing body 1, which divides the internal space of the housing body 1 into an egg storage area 101 and an egg retrieval area 102. The egg storage area 101 and the egg retrieval area 102 are connected by an egg outlet channel 3 at the bottom of the partition 2. The eggs stored in the egg storage area 101 first can enter the egg retrieval area 102 through the egg outlet channel 3 under the action of their own weight and the pressure of the eggs above. The eggs stored later need to wait for the eggs below to be consumed before they can enter the egg retrieval area 102 through the egg outlet channel 3. In this way, the eggs can be stored and retrieved first, avoiding some eggs being left for a long time.
[0061] In addition, the partition 2 is arranged vertically, which occupies less space, and the egg storage area 101 can have a larger volume to accommodate more eggs; the eggs in the egg storage area 101 cannot be specially placed, but this will not affect the use of the eggs, and can further simplify the egg storage process.
[0062] Combination Figure 2 As shown, in some possible implementations, the open top structure of the housing body 1 can further simplify the process of taking out and storing poultry eggs.
[0063] In some possible implementations, the top of the container body 1 is closed by a lid (not shown in the figure), which can seal the internal space of the container body 1 to prevent foreign objects from entering and keep the eggs clean and hygienic.
[0064] Combination Figure 2 As shown, in some possible embodiments, the inner wall of the housing body 1 is provided with a first positioning structure 12, and the side of the partition 2 is provided with a second positioning structure 21. The first positioning structure 12 and the second positioning structure 21 are movably inserted into each other in the vertical direction.
[0065] With the above arrangement, the partition 2 can be moved and inserted by using the second positioning structure 21 to cooperate with the first positioning structure 12 on the inner wall of the receiving box body 1.
[0066] Since the partition 2 in this embodiment can be removed, and there are no other structures inside the housing body 1, cleaning the inside of the housing body 1 becomes very convenient.
[0067] In some possible implementations, one of the first positioning structure 12 and the second positioning structure 21 is a groove structure and the other is a protrusion structure.
[0068] For example, the first positioning structure 12 is a groove structure, and the second positioning structure 21 is a protrusion structure. Alternatively, the first positioning structure 12 is a protrusion structure, and the second positioning structure 21 is a groove structure.
[0069] In some possible implementations, the volume of the egg storage area 101 is larger than the volume of the egg retrieval area 102. In this embodiment, the egg storage area 101 is used to store poultry eggs, and the egg retrieval area 102 is only used to temporarily store poultry eggs that roll out of the egg discharge channel 3. In order to improve the storage capacity of the egg storage component 100, the area of the egg storage area 101 is configured to be larger than that of the egg retrieval area 102.
[0070] Combination Figure 1 As shown, in some possible embodiments, at least a portion of the base plate 11 of the receiving box body 1 is arranged at an angle relative to the horizontal plane, so that the eggs in the egg storage area 101 can roll through the egg outlet channel 3 to the egg retrieval area 102 under their own gravity.
[0071] With the above arrangement, the bottom plate 11 of the receiving box body 1 is arranged at an angle, so that the poultry eggs in the egg storage area 101 can roll to the egg retrieval area 102 through the egg outlet channel 3 under their own gravity, which is conducive to improving the egg outlet efficiency of the egg outlet channel 3.
[0072] For example, the height of the egg storage area 101 is greater than the height of the egg retrieval area 102, which allows the eggs to roll from the egg storage area 101 to the egg retrieval area 102 under their own gravity.
[0073] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some possible implementations, the egg-retrieving area 102 is provided with anti-collision pads 13, which are located on the inner wall directly opposite the egg-discharging channel 3.
[0074] To prevent the eggs from colliding with the inner wall of the egg collection area 102 during their rolling through the egg outlet channel 3 and causing damage, anti-collision pads 13 are arranged on the inner wall of the egg collection area 102 directly opposite the egg outlet channel 3. These pads can buffer and absorb the collision energy of the eggs, thus protecting them.
[0075] In some possible implementations, the anti-collision pad 13 is made of silicone, rubber, foam, or other materials.
[0076] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in some possible embodiments, one end of the receiving box body 1 is open corresponding to the egg retrieval area 102; the egg storage assembly 100 also includes a mask assembly 4, which covers the end opening of the receiving box body 1.
[0077] With the above arrangement, the end of the container body 1 corresponding to the egg retrieval area 102 is covered by a mask assembly 4, which can improve the aesthetics of the end of the container body 1.
[0078] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some possible embodiments, the mask assembly 4 includes a mask frame 41 and a mask glass 42, the mask glass 42 being embedded in the mask frame 41, and the mask frame 41 being connected to the housing body 1.
[0079] With the above arrangement, the mask assembly 4 has a mask glass 42, through which one can clearly see whether there are eggs in the egg retrieval area 102, without having to open or pull out the entire egg storage assembly 100. In addition, the mask assembly 4 with the mask glass 42 has a better aesthetic appearance.
[0080] In some possible implementations, an illumination device (not shown in the figure) is provided in the egg collection area 102 to illuminate the egg collection area 102 and help the user see whether there are poultry eggs in the egg collection area 102.
[0081] Combination Figure 3 As shown, in some possible embodiments, the mask frame 41 is provided with a first handle 411, which is used to drive the mask frame 41 to rotate and open relative to the housing body 1.
[0082] In this embodiment, in order to further improve the convenience of egg retrieval operation of the egg storage component 100, pulling the first handle 411 can drive the mask frame 41 to rotate relative to the receiving box body 1, opening the end of the receiving box body 1, so that the poultry eggs can be directly taken out from the egg retrieval area 102 at the end of the receiving box body 1 without having to pull out the entire egg storage component 100.
[0083] Combination Figure 3 As shown, in some possible embodiments, a second handle 412 is provided on the mask frame 41 or the receiving box body 1. The second handle 412 is used to drive the mask frame 41 and the receiving box body 1 to move simultaneously. When the amount of poultry eggs stored in the egg storage area 101 of the egg storage assembly 100 is insufficient and poultry eggs need to be replenished, pulling the second handle 412 can drive the egg storage assembly 100 to be pulled outward as a whole.
[0084] Combination Figure 3As shown, in some possible embodiments, the bottom edge of the mask frame 41 is rotatably connected to the bottom edge of the receiving box body 1, the first handle 411 is located at the top edge of the mask frame 41, and the second handle 412 is located at the bottom edge of the mask frame 41.
[0085] Combination Figure 1 As shown, in some possible embodiments, the bottom of the housing body 1 is provided with a movable support structure 14, which is used to provide movable support for the housing body 1.
[0086] With the above arrangement, the container body 1 can be moved using the bottom movable support structure 14, which makes it convenient for users to move the container body 1 and improves the convenience of taking out and / or storing eggs.
[0087] In some possible implementations, the movable support structure 14 is a roller structure, a slider structure, etc.
[0088] On the other hand, combining Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment provides a refrigeration device, which includes the egg storage component 100 of this utility model; the refrigeration device has at least one compartment 200, the receiving box body 1 is movably inserted into one of the compartments 200, and the egg retrieval area 102 is close to the opening of the compartment 200.
[0089] The refrigeration equipment in this embodiment uses the egg storage component 100 of this utility model, and has all the beneficial technical effects of all embodiments herein. The refrigeration equipment can use the egg storage component 100 to realize the first-in, first-out storage of poultry eggs, avoiding the retention of some poultry eggs for a long time. The poultry eggs in the egg storage area 101 cannot be specially arranged, and the storage process of poultry eggs is simple and convenient.
[0090] refer to Figure 5 As shown, the container body 1 is movably inserted into the compartment 200 of the refrigeration equipment. When it is necessary to retrieve or store eggs, simply pull the container body 1 out from the compartment 200 to retrieve or store eggs from above, which is simple and convenient.
[0091] In some possible implementations, the refrigeration equipment has a refrigeration area A, and the egg storage assembly 100 is located in one of the compartments 200 within the refrigeration area A.
[0092] It should be noted that, in this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0093] In the description of this specification, the references to the terms "certain embodiments", "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiments or examples that are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention.
[0094] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An egg storage component, characterized in that, The egg storage assembly (100) includes: a receiving box body (1) and a partition (2); The partition (2) is located vertically inside the container body (1) to divide the internal space of the container body (1) into an egg storage area (101) and an egg retrieval area (102); The bottom end of the partition (2) is spaced apart from the bottom plate (11) of the container body (1) to form an egg outlet channel (3). The egg outlet channel (3) connects the egg storage area (101) and the egg retrieval area (102) respectively. The poultry eggs in the egg storage area (101) can enter the egg retrieval area (102) through the egg outlet channel (3).
2. The egg storage component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the container body (1) is provided with a first positioning structure (12), and the side of the partition (2) is provided with a second positioning structure (21). The first positioning structure (12) and the second positioning structure (21) are movably inserted in the vertical direction.
3. The egg storage component according to claim 2, characterized in that, One of the first positioning structure (12) and the second positioning structure (21) is a groove structure, and the other is a protrusion structure.
4. The egg storage component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The volume of the egg storage area (101) is greater than the volume of the egg retrieval area (102); And / or, The top of the container body (1) is open, or the top of the container body (1) is closed by a lid.
5. The egg storage component according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least a portion of the bottom plate (11) of the container body (1) is arranged at an angle relative to the horizontal plane so that the eggs in the egg storage area (101) can roll through the egg outlet channel (3) to the egg retrieval area (102) under their own gravity.
6. The egg storage component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The egg retrieval area (102) is provided with anti-collision pads (13), which are located on the inner wall directly opposite the egg outlet channel (3).
7. The egg storage component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container body (1) is open at one end corresponding to the egg retrieval area (102); the egg storage assembly also includes a mask assembly (4), which covers the end opening of the container body (1).
8. The egg storage component according to claim 7, characterized in that, The mask assembly (4) includes a mask frame (41) and a mask glass (42), the mask glass (42) being embedded in the mask frame (41), and the mask frame (41) being connected to the housing body (1).
9. The egg storage component according to claim 8, characterized in that, The mask frame (41) is provided with a first handle (411), which is used to drive the mask frame (41) to rotate and open relative to the housing body (1); And / or, The mask frame (41) or the housing body (1) is provided with a second handle (412), which is used to drive the mask frame (41) and the housing body (1) to move simultaneously.
10. The egg storage assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The bottom of the container body (1) is provided with a movable support structure (14), which is used to provide movable support for the container body (1).
11. A refrigeration device, characterized in that, The refrigeration equipment includes the egg storage component (100) as described in any one of claims 1 to 10; The refrigeration equipment has at least one compartment (200), the container body (1) is movably inserted into one of the compartments (200), and the egg retrieval area (102) is close to the opening of the compartment (200).