Liquid metal storage tank
By designing adjustable support bars and support blocks, the problem of poor compatibility of traditional storage boxes with different packaging tubes has been solved, enabling compatibility with packaging tubes of different diameters and lengths and reducing purchase costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HULUDAO HUAYUAN TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-19
AI Technical Summary
Traditional storage boxes are not well-suited for packaging tubes of different lengths and diameters, leading to increased purchase costs for users.
A liquid metal storage tank was designed, which adopts an adjustable support bar and support block structure. The support bar has elastic deformation properties, and the support block height is adjustable. It can be adapted to encapsulation tubes of different diameters and lengths through clamping components and adjusting screws.
It enables compatibility with encapsulated tubes of different diameters and lengths, reducing the need to purchase multiple models of storage boxes and saving costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of storage containers, and in particular to a liquid metal storage box. Background Technology
[0002] Mercury, as a liquid metal, is encapsulated in glass tubes. When storing it, multiple encapsulated tubes need to be placed in a storage box. A traditional storage box consists of an outer box and an inner support plate. Multiple holes are arranged in a matrix on the inner support plate. The encapsulated tubes are vertically inserted into the holes for fixation. The working principle of the storage box is similar to that of a laboratory test tube rack.
[0003] However, due to different usage scenarios or user needs, the amount of liquid metal to be packaged also varies, which in turn requires the use of packaging tubes of different lengths or diameters. Consequently, different models of storage boxes are needed, resulting in poor compatibility of traditional storage boxes with packaging tubes and increased purchase costs for users. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to solve the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a liquid metal storage box.
[0005] The liquid metal storage box provided by this utility model adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] A liquid metal storage box includes a box body with an open top, a handle on the outside of the box body, a support plate installed on the inside of the box body, a clearance hole on the support plate, a receiving cylinder vertically connected to the bottom surface of the support plate, clamping components evenly distributed on the inner wall of the receiving cylinder, the clamping components including elastic support bars protruding towards the centerline of the receiving cylinder, and a height adjustment component provided on the bottom plate of the receiving cylinder, the height adjustment component including a support block that is height adjustable and used to vertically support the encapsulation tube.
[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, when it is necessary to adapt to packaging tubes of different diameters, the protruding support strip has elastic deformation properties and can deform accordingly with different tube diameters to adapt to packaging tubes of different diameters and elastically compress and fix the packaging tubes; when it is necessary to adapt to packaging tubes of different lengths, the height of the support block can be adjusted to change the length of the packaging tube that the container can hold; if the packaging tube is accidentally damaged, the liquid metal will remain in the container, which is easy to clean; the liquid metal storage box of this utility model embodiment can adapt to packaging tubes of more diameters and lengths to meet different usage scenarios and needs, while saving the purchase cost of various models of storage boxes.
[0008] Preferably, the height adjustment assembly further includes an adjusting screw with vertical threads passing through the bottom plate of the receiving cylinder, an adjusting knob connected to the bottom of the adjusting screw, and a support block connected to the top of the adjusting screw.
[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, when it is necessary to adapt to packaging tubes of different lengths, the operator rotates the adjustment knob, which drives the adjustment screw to rotate. The adjustment screw drives the support block to move up and down, thereby changing the height position of the support block in the receiving cylinder, thus changing the length of the packaging tube that the receiving cylinder can accommodate.
[0010] Preferably, the adjustment knob is shaped like a quincunx or has a groove for inserting a screwdriver.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, it is convenient for operators to manually rotate the adjustment knob or use a screwdriver to rotate the adjustment knob.
[0012] Preferably, the support block is a rubber block, and a plastic support plate is provided inside the support block. The adjusting screw is made of plastic and is fixedly connected to the support plate.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the support block provides flexible support for the encapsulated tube.
[0014] Preferably, the clamping assembly further includes a positioning strip fixed to the inner wall of the receiving cylinder along the length direction of the receiving cylinder, the support strip is arc-shaped and its upper and lower ends are fixed to the positioning strip, and multiple support strips are evenly distributed along the length direction of the positioning strip.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, when it is necessary to adapt to packaging tubes of different diameters, the arc-shaped protruding support strip has elastic deformation performance and can deform accordingly with different tube diameters to adapt to packaging tubes of different diameters and elastically compress and fix the packaging tube.
[0016] Preferably, the positioning strip has a metal positioning plate inside, and a positioning screw is provided on the side wall of the receiving cylinder, with the positioning screw being threadedly connected to the positioning plate.
[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, it is easy to fix and install the positioning strip, thus maintaining its stability.
[0018] Preferably, a connecting sleeve is coaxially fixed to the bottom surface of the support plate at the position corresponding to the clearance hole. The connecting sleeve is provided with an internal thread, and the top of the receiving cylinder is provided with an external thread. The receiving cylinder is threadedly connected to the connecting sleeve.
[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the container and the support plate can be detachably connected. If the encapsulation tube is accidentally damaged, the liquid metal will remain in the container, making it easy to replace or clean the container.
[0020] Preferably, the box body includes a box wall and a bottom plate, and the bottom plate and the box wall are connected by fixing screws.
[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the bottom plate and the box wall can be detachably connected, so that the operator can open the bottom of the box and rotate the adjustment knob.
[0022] Preferably, multiple mounting holes are provided on the side wall of the housing along the height direction, and mounting screws are inserted into the mounting holes and threadedly connected to the support plate.
[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the height of the support plate can be adjusted as needed and fixed with mounting screws. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a top view of the liquid metal storage tank according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Sectional view along the AA direction.
[0026] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention to illustrate the clamping assembly and the height adjustment assembly.
[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of part B.
[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Box body; 10. Box wall; 100. Mounting hole; 11. Bottom plate; 12. Fixing screw; 13. Handle; 2. Support plate; 20. Clearance hole; 21. Mounting screw; 22. Connecting sleeve; 3. Receiving cylinder; 4. Clamping assembly; 40. Positioning strip; 400. Positioning plate; 41. Support strip; 42. Positioning screw; 5. Height adjustment assembly; 50. Mounting sleeve; 51. Adjusting screw; 52. Adjusting knob; 53. Support block; 530. Support plate. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The following combination Figures 1-4 The present invention will be described in further detail below.
[0030] This utility model discloses a liquid metal storage tank. (Refer to...) Figures 1-4 The liquid metal storage box includes a box body 1, which is made of PE material. The box body 1 is rectangular in shape. The box body 1 includes a rectangular cylindrical box wall 10 and a bottom plate 11 installed at the bottom of the box wall 10. The bottom plate 11 is fastened to the box wall 10 and the two are connected by fixing screws 12. Handles 13 are fixed to the left and right outer walls of the top of the box wall 10, respectively.
[0031] A rectangular support plate 2, made of PE material, is installed inside the box wall 10. Multiple vertical clearance holes 20 are vertically drilled through the support plate 2, arranged in a matrix. The support plate 2 is fixed by mounting screws 21 passing through the box wall 10. To facilitate adjustment of the height of the support plate 2 within the box wall 10 as needed, multiple mounting holes 100 for the mounting screws 21 are provided along the height direction on the box wall 10. A connecting sleeve 22, with internal threads, is coaxially fixed to the bottom surface of the support plate 2 at the position corresponding to each clearance hole 20.
[0032] Below the support plate 2, corresponding to each clearance hole 20, a receiving cylinder 3 is vertically installed. The receiving cylinder 3 is made of PE material and has an opening only at the top. The outer wall of the top of the receiving cylinder 3 is provided with external threads, and the receiving cylinder 3 is threadedly connected to the connecting sleeve 22. The side wall of the receiving cylinder 3 is provided with a clamping component 4 for clamping the encapsulation tube, and the bottom plate of the receiving cylinder 3 is provided with a height adjustment component 5 for vertically supporting the encapsulation tube.
[0033] The clamping assembly 4 includes four clamping components evenly arranged around the circumference of the receiving cylinder 3. The clamping assembly 4 includes a positioning strip 40 embedded in the inner wall of the receiving cylinder 3. The positioning strip 40 is made of rubber and extends vertically. The positioning strip 40 has a positioning plate 400 inside it. The positioning plate 400 is made of steel plate. Three support strips 41 are fixedly connected to the side of the positioning strip 40 facing the centerline of the receiving cylinder 3. The support strips 41 are made of rubber and have an arc-shaped protrusion in the middle. Both the upper and lower ends of the support strips 41 are connected to the positioning strips 40. The three support strips 41 are evenly arranged along the height direction. A positioning screw 42 is provided on the outer wall of the receiving cylinder 3. The positioning screw 42 is threadedly connected to the positioning plate 400.
[0034] The height adjustment component 5 includes a mounting sleeve 50 fixed to the bottom plate of the receiving cylinder 3. The mounting sleeve 50 is made of PE material and extends through the bottom plate of the receiving cylinder 3, extending upwards and downwards respectively. The mounting sleeve 50 has internal threads. An adjusting screw 51 is installed on the internal thread of the mounting sleeve 50. The adjusting screw 51 is made of PE material and is coaxial with the receiving cylinder 3. An adjusting knob 52 is fixed to the bottom end of the adjusting screw 51. The adjusting knob 52 is a Torx knob, which can be held by the operator, or a cross groove is opened on the bottom surface of the adjusting knob 52 for a screwdriver to be inserted for tightening.
[0035] The top of the adjusting screw 51 is provided with a support block 53 for supporting the liquid metal encapsulation tube. The support block 53 is made of rubber and its outer diameter is smaller than the inner diameter of the receiving cylinder 3. The top surface of the support block 53 is provided with an arc-shaped groove to guide and limit the encapsulation tube. The support block 53 has a support plate 530 inside it. The support plate 530 is made of PE and is vertically fixed to the adjusting screw 51.
[0036] The implementation principle of the liquid metal storage box in this embodiment of the utility model is as follows: The operator inserts the packaging tube into the clearance hole 20 and the receiving cylinder 3. The support bars 41 located in four directions provide elastic support to the receiving cylinder 3 from the side, and the support block 53 supports the bottom of the packaging tube. When it is necessary to adapt to packaging tubes of different diameters, the arc-shaped protruding support bar 41 has elastic deformation performance and can deform accordingly with different tube diameters to adapt to packaging tubes of different diameters and elastically compress and fix the packaging tube. When it is necessary to adapt to packaging tubes of different lengths, the operator rotates the adjustment knob 52, the adjustment knob 52 drives the adjustment screw 51 to rotate, the adjustment screw 51 drives the support block 53 to move up and down, thereby changing the height position of the support block 53 in the receiving cylinder 3, thereby changing the length of the packaging tube that the receiving cylinder 3 can accommodate.
[0037] The height of the support plate 2 can be adjusted as needed and fixed using mounting screws 21; the bottom plate 11 is detachably connected to the box wall 10, allowing operators to open the bottom of the box 1 and rotate the adjustment knob 52; the receiving cylinder 3 is detachably connected to the support plate 2, so that if the sealing tube is accidentally damaged, the liquid metal will remain in the receiving cylinder 3, facilitating replacement or cleaning of the receiving cylinder 3. This embodiment of the liquid metal storage box can accommodate sealing tubes of more diameters and lengths to meet different usage scenarios and needs, while saving the purchase cost of various models of storage boxes.
[0038] The above are all preferred embodiments of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape and principle of this utility model should be covered within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A liquid metal storage tank, characterized in that: The package includes a box (1) with an open top, a handle (13) on the outside of the box (1), a support plate (2) installed on the inside of the box (1), a clearance hole (20) on the support plate (2), a receiving cylinder (3) vertically connected to the bottom surface of the support plate (2), clamping components (4) evenly distributed on the inner wall of the receiving cylinder (3), the clamping components (4) including a support bar (41) that protrudes towards the center line of the receiving cylinder (3) and is elastic, and a height adjustment component (5) is provided on the bottom plate of the receiving cylinder (3), the height adjustment component (5) including a support block (53) that is height adjustable and used for vertically supporting the encapsulated tube.
2. The liquid metal storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height adjustment assembly (5) also includes an adjustment screw (51) with a vertical thread passing through the bottom plate of the receiving cylinder (3). The bottom of the adjustment screw (51) is connected to an adjustment knob (52), and the top of the adjustment screw (51) is connected to the support block (53).
3. The liquid metal storage tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjustment knob (52) is shaped like a plum blossom or has a groove for inserting a screwdriver.
4. The liquid metal storage tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support block (53) is a rubber block, and a plastic support plate (530) is installed inside the support block (53). The adjusting screw (51) is made of plastic and is fixedly connected to the support plate (530).
5. The liquid metal storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (4) also includes a positioning strip (40) fixed to the inner wall of the receiving cylinder (3) along the length direction of the receiving cylinder (3), and the support strip (41) is arc-shaped and its upper and lower ends are fixed to the positioning strip (40). Multiple support strips (41) are evenly distributed along the length direction of the positioning strip (40).
6. The liquid metal storage tank according to claim 5, characterized in that: The positioning strip (40) has a metal positioning plate (400) inside, and a positioning screw (42) is provided on the side wall of the receiving cylinder (3). The positioning screw (42) is threadedly connected to the positioning plate (400).
7. The liquid metal storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the support plate (2) is coaxially fixed with a connecting sleeve (22) corresponding to the clearance hole (20). The connecting sleeve (22) is provided with an internal thread, and the top of the receiving cylinder (3) is provided with an external thread. The receiving cylinder (3) is threadedly connected to the connecting sleeve (22).
8. The liquid metal storage tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The box body (1) includes a box wall part (10) and a bottom plate part (11), and the bottom plate part (11) and the box wall part (10) are connected by fixing screws (12).
9. The liquid metal storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple mounting holes (100) are provided on the side wall of the housing (1) along the height direction. Mounting screws (21) are inserted into the mounting holes (100) and are threadedly connected to the support plate (2).