A combined storage tank

Abstract

A combined storage tank comprises at least two tank bodies, each of which comprises a tank body and a tank cover, and the tank body is internally provided with a material cavity with an outward opening; the tank cover is installed on the tank body and is used to open and close the opening of the material cavity, the top surface of the tank cover is flat, and a magnetic attraction element is installed inside the tank cover; wherein the top surfaces of the tank covers of the two tank bodies can be mutually attached, and the magnetic attraction elements inside the two tank covers can be mutually attracted and fixed, so that the two tank bodies are stacked and fixed; the two tank bodies that are stacked and fixed can reduce space occupation, ensure the neatness of the desktop, and only need to move any tank body to synchronously lift the two tank bodies to wipe the desktop, thereby improving the use experience; on the other hand, the volume can be increased to be more easily stressed and fixed, preventing the storage space of the backpack / luggage from being cluttered due to movement, ensuring portability, and users can also synchronously place and take two tank bodies at a time to save time and improve use convenience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of daily necessities technology, and in particular relates to a combined storage tank. Background Technology

[0002] Storage containers are common household items used to store seasonings such as oil, salt, and sugar, or food ingredients such as coffee beans and oatmeal. Because they contain a variety of materials, multiple containers are usually needed together. Currently, storage containers on the market are independent and can only be laid flat (stacking them increases the risk of breakage). This presents at least the following problems during use:

[0003] Firstly, when not using seasonings, the multiple storage containers laid out flat take up a lot of desktop space, making the desktop cluttered. Furthermore, users need to lift each storage container one by one to properly wipe the desktop for cleaning, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0004] Secondly, when carrying them out, the multiple independent storage containers are difficult to fix in place due to their small size, which makes them prone to movement and causes clutter in backpacks / suitcases. This results in users spending a lot of time placing and retrieving the storage containers, making them inconvenient to use.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to design a modular storage tank to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0007] This invention provides a combined storage tank that can solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0008] (II) Technical Solution

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0010] A modular storage tank includes at least two tank bodies, each tank body comprising a tank body and a tank lid. The tank body has an outwardly opening material cavity inside. The tank lid is mounted on the tank body and is used to open and close the opening of the material cavity. The top surface of the tank lid is flat, and a magnetic attracting element is installed inside the tank lid. The top surfaces of the tank lids of the two tank bodies can be fitted together, and the magnetic attracting elements inside the two tank lids can be attracted and fixed together.

[0011] Preferably, the magnetic components inside both can lids are magnets; or the magnetic components inside both can lids are a magnet and a magnetic block, respectively.

[0012] Preferably, the top surface of the can lid is provided with a groove, the bottom wall of the groove is provided with a fixing opening for placing the magnetic component, and the can lid is provided with a decorative strip in the groove for pressing against the magnetic component.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom wall of the groove has at least two fixing openings for placing the two magnetic components.

[0014] Preferably, the decorative strips on the two can lids can be labeled or have different colors.

[0015] Preferably, the groove is annular, and the decorative strip is annular to fit and be installed within the groove.

[0016] Preferably, the top surface of the can lid is further provided with a striped pattern.

[0017] Preferably, the bottom wall of the groove is further provided with a limiting hole, and the decorative strip is provided with a limiting block for inserting into the limiting hole.

[0018] Preferably, the decorative strip is installed in the groove of the can lid using a die-cutting process.

[0019] Preferably, the can body is made of a transparent material, and the outer wall of the can body is provided with a capacity scale.

[0020] Preferably, the can body has an external thread on the outer wall of the opening of the material cavity, and the bottom of the can cover is hollow and has an internal thread. The internal thread and the external thread are threaded together so that the can cover can be detachably installed on the can body to open and close the opening of the material cavity.

[0021] Preferably, the can lid is further provided with a sealing ring inside, and after the can body and the can lid are threadedly connected, the top of the can body abuts against the sealing ring.

[0022] Preferably, the outer wall of the can lid is provided with anti-slip texture, and the outer wall of the can body is provided with anti-slip groove.

[0023] Preferably, the outer wall of the can is provided with an indicator mark designed to correspond to the position of the magnetic component.

[0024] Preferably, the tank body is further provided with an induction magnet on the inner wall of the opening of the material cavity.

[0025] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0026] This utility model provides a modular storage container. By making the top surface of the container lid flat, it is easy for the lids of two containers to fit together. By incorporating magnetic adsorption components inside the two lids, the two containers can be stacked and fixed as one unit. The stacked and fixed containers reduce space occupation, keep the desktop tidy, and can be lifted simultaneously by moving either container to wipe the desktop, improving the user experience. On the other hand, the increased volume makes it easier to hold in place and prevents movement that could clutter backpack / suitcase storage space, ensuring portability. Users can also place and retrieve both containers at the same time, saving time and improving ease of use. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the tank body of this utility model is shown;

[0029] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 Decomposition diagram Figure 1 ;

[0030] Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 Decomposition diagram Figure 2 ;

[0031] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the usage state of the two tanks of this utility model is shown;

[0032] Figure 5 It shows Figure 4 Top view;

[0033] Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 AA section view;

[0034] Figure 7 It shows Figure 5 BB cross-sectional view;

[0035] Figure 8 This diagram illustrates the usage state of the can body of this utility model.

[0036] Figure 9 It shows Figure 8 The main view;

[0037] Figure 10 It shows Figure 9 CC section view.

[0038] In the diagram: 1. Tank body, 11. Tank frame, 110. Material chamber, 111. Capacity scale, 112. External thread, 113. Anti-slip groove, 114. Indicator, 115. Induction magnet, 12. Tank lid, 121. Groove, 122. Fixing port, 123. Limiting hole, 124. Internal thread, 125. Anti-slip texture, 126. Striped pattern, 127. Sealing ring, 2. Magnetic suction, 3. Decorative strip, 31. Limiting block, 4. Mixer, 41. Sleeve, 42. Positioning mark, 43. Hall sensor, 44. Mixing structure. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this application. It is understood that the accompanying drawings are provided for reference and illustration only, and are not intended to limit this application. The connection relationships shown in the accompanying drawings are only for clear description and do not limit the connection method.

[0040] See appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 6 A combined storage tank includes at least two tank bodies 1. Each tank body 1 includes a tank body 11 and a tank cover 12. The tank body 11 has an outwardly opening material cavity 110 inside. The tank cover 12 is installed on the tank body 11 and is used to open and close the opening of the material cavity 110. The top surface of the tank cover 12 is flat, and a magnetic suction element 2 is installed inside the tank cover 12.

[0041] Specifically, under normal circumstances, the two containers 1 are placed independently on the table so that users can open the lids 12 of the corresponding containers 1 one by one to take out the corresponding seasonings or food materials.

[0042] When cleaning the desktop, the top surfaces of the lids 12 of the two canisters 1 are pressed together, and the magnetic parts 2 inside the two canisters 12 are driven to attract each other, so that the two canisters 1 are stacked and fixed. At this time, the user can press the lower canister 1 against the desktop so that the two canisters 1 are in a straight line and placed vertically on the desktop, thereby freeing up desktop space. When carrying it out, the user can also put and take out the two stacked canisters 1 into the storage space of backpacks / suitcases and other products at the same time.

[0043] When you need to use the seasoning or food ingredients again, hold the two containers 1 with both hands and apply force to overcome the magnetic attraction between the two magnetic parts 2 to separate the two containers 1. Then, place the two containers 1 on the table and open the corresponding lids 12.

[0044] In summary, this utility model makes the top surface of the can lid 12 flat, which facilitates the fit between the lids 12 of the two can bodies 1. By setting magnetic suction parts 2 inside the two can lids 12, the two can bodies 1 can be stacked and fixed as one unit. The stacked and fixed two can bodies 1 can reduce space occupation and ensure the cleanliness of the desktop. Moreover, by moving either can body 1, both can bodies 1 can be lifted at the same time to wipe the desktop, which improves the user experience. On the other hand, the increased volume makes it easier to fix with force, preventing it from moving and causing the storage space of backpacks / suitcases to become cluttered, thus ensuring portability. Users can also place and take out both can bodies 1 at the same time to save time and improve the convenience of use.

[0045] See appendix Figure 2 - Appendix Figure 7 The magnetic components 2 inside the two can lids 12 can both be magnets; or the magnetic components 2 inside the two can lids 12 can be a magnet and a magnetic block respectively; since there are many types and combinations of magnetic components 2, this utility model does not limit them.

[0046] It should be noted that when both magnetic components 2 inside the two can lids 12 are made of magnets, the magnetism of the two magnets should be opposite to achieve mutual attraction; if the magnetic components 2 inside the two can lids 12 are made of a magnet and a magnetic block respectively, then there is no restriction on the magnetism of the magnet, and the magnetic block can be made of iron, cobalt, nickel or corresponding metal alloys.

[0047] Furthermore, this modular storage container may include four or more even-numbered containers 1, each for storing various seasonings or food ingredients. Users can combine different seasonings or food ingredients in pairs as needed; for example, two containers 1 storing monosodium glutamate and salt can be stacked and fixed together, as can two containers 1 storing coffee and sugar, facilitating targeted retrieval and further improving usability.

[0048] See appendix Figure 2 - Appendix Figure 7 The top surface of the can lid 12 is provided with a groove 121, and the bottom wall of the groove 121 is provided with a fixing opening 122 for placing the magnetic component 2. The can lid 12 is also provided with a decorative strip 3 for pressing the magnetic component 2 in the groove 121.

[0049] Specifically, the decorative strip 3 can improve the aesthetics of the can lid 12 on the one hand, and seal the groove 121 and press the magnetic part 2 against the fixing opening 122 on the other hand, so that the magnetic part can be stably installed inside the can lid 12 and avoid it being exposed and damaged.

[0050] Furthermore, the bottom wall of the groove 121 has at least two fixing openings 122 to place two magnetic components 2 at the same time; this design can increase the force points between the two can lids 12, so that the two can lids 12 can be attracted more stably, reducing the possibility of the two can lids 12 detaching from each other in the storage space, and further improving the user experience.

[0051] Furthermore, the decorative strips 3 on the two lids 12 can be labeled or have different colors; this design can help users identify the types of seasonings and food ingredients filled in different cans 1, further improving the user experience.

[0052] See appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 7 The groove 121 is annular, and the decorative strip 3 is also annular to fit and be installed in the groove 121.

[0053] Specifically, the annular groove 121 and the annular decorative strip 3 work together to facilitate the installation and shaping of the decorative strip 3, and further enhance the aesthetics of the can lid 12.

[0054] Furthermore, a striped pattern 126 is provided in the center of the top surface of the can lid 12, which can further enhance the aesthetics of the can lid 12.

[0055] Furthermore, a limiting hole 123 is provided on the bottom wall of the groove 121, and a limiting block 31 for inserting into the limiting hole 123 is provided on the decorative strip 3; the combined use of the limiting hole 123 and the limiting block 31 can play a limiting role in the installation process of the decorative strip 3, thereby improving the installation convenience of the decorative strip 3.

[0056] See appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 7 The decorative strip 3 can be installed in the groove 121 by means of adhesive bonding, screw installation and fixing, etc. Since there are various related installation methods, this utility model does not limit them. For ease of understanding, in this embodiment, the decorative strip 3 is installed in the groove 121 of the can lid 12 by a die-cutting process. The die-cutting process for installing the decorative strip 3 is low cost and more secure, which can reduce the risk of the decorative strip 3 falling out of the groove 121, thereby ensuring the installation stability of the magnetic part 2.

[0057] See appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 4 The can body 11 is made of transparent material, and the outer wall of the can body 11 is provided with a capacity scale 111. This design allows the user to know the loss and remaining amount of seasoning or food materials inside the filling chamber 110, so that the user can replenish the seasoning or food materials in the filling chamber 110 in a timely manner.

[0058] See appendix Figure 2 - Appendix Figure 10The can body 11 and the can lid 12 can be connected by magnetic attraction, snap-fit, threaded connection or other means to achieve assembly and disassembly. Since there are various connection methods, this utility model does not limit them. In order to improve the connection stability and expand the use of the can body 11, in this embodiment, the can body 11 is provided with an external thread 112 on the outer wall of the opening of the material cavity 110, and the bottom of the can lid 12 is hollow and provided with an internal thread 124. The internal thread 124 and the external thread 112 are threaded together so that the can lid 12 can be detachably installed on the can body 11 to open and close the opening of the material cavity 110.

[0059] Specifically, the tank body 11 has an external thread 112 on the outer wall of the opening of the material cavity 110, thus serving at least two purposes:

[0060] Firstly, as attached Figure 2 - Appendix Figure 7 As shown, when used with the lid 12, the can body 11 is threadedly connected to the lid 12 via its own external thread 112 and the lid 12 via its own internal thread 124, so that the lid 12 can be detachably installed on the can body 11 to open and close the opening of the filling chamber 110, making it convenient for users to take out and replenish seasoning or food materials.

[0061] Secondly, as attached Figure 8 - Appendix Figure 10 As shown, when used with a mixer 4, the mixer 4 is usually equipped with a hollow sleeve 41 with threads. The center of the sleeve 41 is equipped with a stirring structure 44. After the can lid 12 is removed from the can body 11, the can body 11 is threadedly connected to the internal threads of the sleeve 41 through its own external threads 112, so that the stirring structure 44 can be inserted into the material chamber 110. The can body 11 can then be installed on the mixer 4 for use. In this case, food materials such as vegetables, fruits or coffee beans are usually placed in the material chamber 110 for crushing.

[0062] It should be noted that the mixer 4 is an existing product, and the inner diameter of its built-in sleeve 41 can be set according to the outer diameter of the opening of the material cavity 110 of the tank body 11. Since the relevant technology is relatively common in the field of mixer 4, it will not be described in detail in this utility model.

[0063] See appendix Figure 2 - Appendix Figure 7 The can lid 12 is also equipped with a sealing ring 127 inside. After the can body 11 and the can lid 12 are threaded together, the top of the can body abuts against the sealing ring 127 to ensure the airtightness of the material cavity 110.

[0064] See appendix Figure 2 - Appendix Figure 4The outer wall of the can lid 12 is provided with anti-slip texture 125, and the outer wall of the can body 11 is provided with anti-slip groove 113. The design of anti-slip groove 113 and anti-slip texture 125 can increase friction, thereby making it easier for users to hold the can body 11 and to make it easier for users to twist the can lid 12 to open and close the opening of the material chamber 110.

[0065] See appendix Figure 4 - Appendix Figure 10 The outer wall of the can body 11 is provided with an indicator 114 corresponding to the position of the magnetic attachment 2.

[0066] Specifically, the design of the indicator 114 allows the can body 11 to serve different functions in different application scenarios:

[0067] Firstly, as attached Figure 4 - Appendix Figure 7 As shown, in the application scenario where two cans 1 are stacked and fixed together, when the indicator 114 on the two cans 11 are aligned with each other, it indicates that the magnetic components 2 inside the two can lids 12 are completely aligned and attracted; if the indicator 114 on the two cans 11 are misaligned, it indicates that the magnetic components 2 inside the two can lids 12 are not completely attracted, so as to remind the user to adjust the relative position of the two cans 1 in time.

[0068] Secondly, as attached Figure 8 - Appendix Figure 10 As shown, in applications where the mixer 4 is used, the mixer 4 is usually equipped with a positioning mark 42. When the tank body 11 is installed into the sleeve 41 and the indicator mark 114 is aligned with the positioning mark 42, it indicates that the tank body 11 is installed in place. If the indicator mark 114 is misaligned with the positioning mark 42, it indicates that the tank body 11 is not installed in place, so as to remind the user to adjust the position of the tank body 11 in time, thereby preventing the tank body 11 from falling off during the mixing process.

[0069] See appendix Figure 2 Appendix Figure 6 and attached Figure 10 The tank body 11 is also equipped with an induction magnet 115 on the inner wall of the opening of the material chamber 110. The induction magnet 115 can be used in conjunction with the Hall sensor 43 inside the mixer 4 to achieve the corresponding functions. The technology of using the Hall sensor 43 in conjunction with the induction magnet 115 is relatively conventional in the mixer 4, so its principle and structure will not be described in detail in this utility model.

[0070] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements 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 combined storage tank, comprising at least two tank bodies (1), each tank body (1) including a tank body (11) and a tank cover (12), wherein the tank body (11) has an outwardly opening material cavity (110) inside, and the tank cover (12) is mounted on the tank body (11) and used to open and close the opening of the material cavity (110), characterized in that, The top surface of the can lid (12) is flat, and a magnetic attractor (2) is installed inside the can lid (12); wherein the top surfaces of the can lids (12) of the two can bodies (1) can fit together, and the magnetic attractors (2) inside the two can lids (12) can attract and fix each other.

2. The combined storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The magnetic components (2) inside both can lids (12) are magnets; or the magnetic components (2) inside both can lids (12) are a magnet and a magnetic block, respectively.

3. A combined storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top surface of the can lid (12) is provided with a groove (121), and the bottom wall of the groove (121) is provided with a fixing opening (122) for placing the magnetic component (2). The can lid (12) is also provided with a decorative strip (3) for pressing against the magnetic component (2) in the groove (121).

4. A combined storage tank according to claim 3, characterized in that, The decorative strips (3) on the two lids (12) can be labeled or have different colors.

5. A combined storage tank according to claim 3, characterized in that, The groove (121) is annular, and the decorative strip (3) is also annular to fit into the groove (121).

6. A combined storage tank according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the groove (121) is also provided with a limiting hole (123), and the decorative strip (3) is provided with a limiting block (31) for inserting into the limiting hole (123).

7. A combined storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The can body (11) is made of transparent material, and the outer wall of the can body (11) is provided with capacity markings (111).

8. A combined storage tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The can body (11) has an external thread (112) on the outer wall of the opening of the material cavity (110), and the bottom of the can cover (12) is hollow and has an internal thread (124). The internal thread (124) and the external thread (112) are threaded together so that the can cover (12) can be detachably installed on the can body (11) to open and close the opening of the material cavity (110).

9. A combined storage tank according to claim 8, characterized in that, The outer wall of the can lid (12) is provided with anti-slip texture (125), and the outer wall of the can body (11) is provided with anti-slip groove (113).

10. A combined storage tank according to claim 8, characterized in that, The outer wall of the can body (11) is provided with an indicator (114) designed to correspond to the position of the magnetic suction component (2).

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