An egg carton

By incorporating a design with components such as grooves, sliders, push plates, inserts, buckles, springs, and locking blocks, the problem of egg cartons tilting or misaligning due to vibration in the refrigerator is solved. This achieves stable stacking and convenient retrieval, reduces the risk of egg breakage, and improves storage safety and convenience.

CN224409976UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26GUANGXI AGRI & ANIMAL HUSBANDRY ENG SCHOOL

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGXI AGRI & ANIMAL HUSBANDRY ENG SCHOOL
Filing Date
2025-08-29
Publication Date
2026-06-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When egg cartons are stacked in a refrigerator, the vibration from opening and closing the door can cause them to tilt or become misaligned, increasing the chance of breakage. Existing technology is not effective in preventing this.

Method used

The design incorporates a series of structures including a slide, slider, push plate, insert, buckle, spring, and locking block. Through a combination of mechanical locking and anti-slip pads, the egg carton is prevented from shifting or slipping during vibration. The addition of sponge pads and anti-slip pads also protects the eggs from damage.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables stable stacking and easy access to egg cartons even under vibration, reducing the risk of egg breakage and improving storage safety and ease of operation.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of egg storage, disclose a kind of egg box, including box body, box body is equipped with sliding slot and egg taking mouth, sliding block is slidably connected in the inner wall of sliding slot, and the both ends of sliding block are respectively connected with push plate and handle, and box body is connected with plug block and plug buckle, and plug buckle cooperates with plug block, and plug block is equipped with hidden slot, and spring is connected in the inner wall of hidden slot, and the other end of spring is connected with clamping block, and clamping block is slidably connected with hidden slot, and clamping block cooperates with plug buckle.The utility model is equipped with plug block, plug buckle, hidden slot, spring and clamping block, so that between the upper and lower two box bodies, form firm locking, ensure the connection firmness when multiple egg boxes are stacked, also do not affect the separate use of certain egg box, greatly improve the experience of daily storage and use egg.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of egg storage, and more particularly to an egg box. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, they often buy a lot of eggs at once and store them in the refrigerator. Due to the limited storage space in the refrigerator, people often stack egg cartons to save space. However, the vibration generated when opening and closing the refrigerator door may cause the stacked egg cartons to lose their stability and balance. The upper cartons may slide along the surface of the lower cartons, causing the overall stacked structure to tilt and misalign. This will cause the eggs inside the cartons to squeeze and collide with each other, greatly increasing the chance of breakage and resulting in food waste. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to provide an egg carton to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] An egg carton includes a carton body with a sliding groove and an egg retrieval opening. A slider is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove. A push plate and a handle are respectively connected to both ends of the slider. The carton body is connected to an insert block and a buckle. The buckle cooperates with the insert block. The insert block has a hidden groove. A spring is connected to the inner wall of the hidden groove. A locking block is connected to the other end of the spring. The locking block is slidably connected to the hidden groove and cooperates with the buckle.

[0006] Preferably, the card block has an inclined surface.

[0007] Preferably, the box body is connected to an anti-slip pad.

[0008] Preferably, the push plate is connected to a sponge pad.

[0009] Preferably, the box body is connected to a viewing window.

[0010] Preferably, the insert is rotatably connected to the housing.

[0011] Preferably, the box body is connected to an anti-slip pad.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this technical solution compared to existing technologies are as follows:

[0013] (1) This technical solution uses a sliding groove and slider to make it easy to access eggs. When you need to access eggs from deeper inside the box, simply push the handle connected to the slider to move the push plate smoothly along the groove and push the egg to the retrieval opening. The whole process does not require your hand to go into the box, completely avoiding the trouble of breaking other eggs when retrieving eggs in the traditional way, making it both convenient and safe. By setting up inserts, buckles, hidden grooves, springs and locking blocks, a firm lock can be formed between the upper and lower boxes. Even if the refrigerator door vibrates when it is opened and closed, it can effectively prevent the stacked egg boxes from being misaligned or slipping, significantly enhancing the stability of storage in the refrigerator. At the same time, the sliding connection design of the locking block and the hidden groove makes it easy to release the lock when disassembling the egg box. Stacking and disassembling operations are simple and effortless. It ensures the connection is firm when stacking, and does not affect the individual use of a particular egg box, greatly improving the daily experience of storing and using eggs.

[0014] (2) By setting an inclined surface, when multiple egg cartons are stacked, during the process of the upper box's insert block and the lower box's buckle docking, the inclined surface will first contact the buckle. As the stacking force is applied, the buckle will naturally squeeze the card block along the inclined surface, so that the card block compresses the spring under pressure and slides into the hidden groove. The docking can be completed without manually operating the card block, saving the step of manually pressing the card block when stacking, making the stacking operation of multiple egg cartons smoother and less strenuous.

[0015] (3) By setting up anti-slip mat one, it can directly contact the bottom of the egg and effectively limit the rolling of the egg in the box by its own friction. Even if the egg box shakes slightly due to vibration during transportation or in the refrigerator, the egg is not easy to slide and collide in the box, which greatly reduces the chance of the egg breaking due to mutual friction or impact. At the same time, the anti-slip mat one is soft and can form a cushioning protection for the bottom of the egg, avoiding direct contact between the egg and the hard bottom wall of the box, reducing the possibility of cracks in the eggshell, making the storage of eggs safer and more reliable, and better maintaining the integrity and freshness of the eggs.

[0016] (4) By setting up a sponge pad, when the egg is pushed to the egg retrieval opening by the pusher, the sponge pad is soft and has good elasticity, and can directly and gently contact the egg surface, avoiding hard collision between the pusher and the egg. Compared with a hard pusher, the sponge pad can conform to the curvature of the egg through its own deformation, increasing the contact area while dispersing the pushing force, preventing excessive local pressure from damaging the eggshell.

[0017] (5) By setting the insertion block to rotate with the box body, when stacking is not required, the insertion block can be rotated to fit the box body, avoiding the insertion block from protruding outward and occupying extra space, making the storage of a single egg carton more space-saving and further optimizing the user experience.

[0018] (6) By setting up anti-slip mat two, even if a single egg carton is placed in a refrigerator drawer, countertop or other place, anti-slip mat two can enhance the friction between the carton and the surface, prevent the carton from sliding on its own during opening and closing of the refrigerator door or moving, and reduce the possibility of the eggs being damaged by the carton shaking. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a front sectional view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the present invention;

[0022] Attached reference numerals: 1. Box body, 2. Anti-slip pad 1, 3. Anti-slip pad 2, 4. Sponge pad, 5. Push plate, 6. Buckle, 7. Egg retrieval port, 8. Insert block, 9. Hidden groove, 10. Spring, 11. Clamping block, 12. Inclined surface, 13. Slide, 14. Handle, 15. Viewing window, 16. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0024] like Figure 1-3 An egg carton, as shown, includes a carton body 1 with a top cover. An egg retrieval opening 7 is located on the right side wall of the carton body 1. A sliding groove 13 is located on the front side of the carton body 1, with a slider 14 slidably connected to the inner wall of the groove 13. A push plate 5 is connected to one end of the slider 14 inside the carton body 1, and a sponge pad 4 is connected to the right side wall of the push plate 5. A handle 15 is connected to the other end of the slider 14 outside the carton body 1. When the handle 15 is pushed, the slider 14 slides along the groove 13, causing the push plate 5 to move horizontally within the carton body 1. The sponge pad 4 on the right side of the push plate 5 gently contacts the egg, pushing the egg from the depths to the right egg retrieval opening 7. A viewing window 16 made of transparent material is embedded in the front wall of the carton body 1, allowing direct observation of the number and condition of the eggs inside the carton. An anti-slip pad 2 is connected to the inner bottom wall of the carton body 1, and an anti-slip pad 3 is connected to the outer bottom wall of the carton body 1. Anti-slip mat 1 2 increases the friction between the egg and the box 1, preventing the egg from rolling and colliding inside the box; anti-slip mat 2 3 enhances the friction between the box 1 and the placement surface or the upper box 1, preventing slippage due to vibration when placed alone or stacked.

[0025] like Figure 1-2As shown, insert blocks 8 are rotatably connected to the top of the left and right side walls of box 1, and buckles 6 are connected to the bottom of the left and right side walls of box 1. When the insert blocks 8 are rotated upward to a vertical position, the insert blocks 8 can be inserted into the buckles 6 of another box 1. A hidden groove 9 is provided on the side wall of the insert block 8, and a spring 10 is connected to the inner wall of the hidden groove 9. The other end of the spring 10 is connected to a locking block 11, which is slidably connected to the hidden groove 9. The side of the locking block 11 away from the spring 10 has an inclined surface 12. When the spring 10 is in a balanced state, the inclined surface 12 is exactly outside the hidden groove 9, and the locking block 11 cooperates with the buckles 6. When the insert block 8 is inserted into the buckles 6 on another box 1, the edge of the buckle 6 first contacts the inclined surface 12 of the locking block 11. After the inclined surface 12 is subjected to pressure, the force is decomposed into a component force that causes the locking block 11 to move into the hidden groove 9, causing the locking block 11 to compress the spring 10 and retract into the hidden groove 9, so that the insert block 8 can be smoothly inserted into the buckles 6. Once the insert 8 is fully inserted, the locking block 11 pops out of the hidden slot 9 under the restoring force of the spring 10. The top wall of the locking block 11 abuts against the top wall of the buckle 6, forming a mechanical lock to prevent the upper box 1 from detaching upwards. At the same time, the top of the lower box 1 contacts the anti-slip pad 3 on the bottom of the upper box 1, increasing friction. Combined with the locking structure, this further enhances stacking stability. To disassemble, press the locking block 11 to overcome the spring force of the spring 10, causing the locking block 11 to retract into the hidden slot 9, releasing the lock, and allowing the upper box 1 to be removed.

[0026] The specific implementation process is as follows:

[0027] Open the lid of box 1, place the eggs one by one on the anti-slip pad 2 on the bottom wall of box 1, and then close the lid. When stacking eggs in the refrigerator, first place the lower egg carton stably, and use your hands to rotate the inserts 8 on both sides upwards to a vertical position. Then pick up the upper egg carton, aligning the inserts 8 of the lower egg carton with the snap fasteners 6 of the upper egg carton, and gently press vertically downwards so that the inserts 8 completely pass through the snap fasteners 6, completing one layer of stacking. To continue stacking, place a new egg carton on top of the already stacked box 1 using the same method. To disassemble, press the latch 11 on the insert 8 into the hidden groove 9 with your fingers, and simultaneously lift the upper box 1 upwards to release the lock between it and the lower box 1, allowing you to remove it. When retrieving an egg, if the egg is close to the egg retrieval opening 7, it can be taken directly from the opening 7. If the egg is deep inside the box 1, hold the handle 15 and slowly push it to the right, causing the push plate 5 to push the egg to the egg retrieval opening 7, and then remove the egg from the opening 7.

[0028] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of this utility model. Commonly known technical solutions and / or characteristics are not described in detail here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the technical solution of this utility model. These modifications and improvements should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model, and will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. An egg carton, characterized in that: The box includes a box body (1), which has a sliding groove (13) and an egg retrieval port (7). A slider (14) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove (13). A push plate (5) and a handle (15) are respectively connected to both ends of the slider (14). The box body (1) is connected to an insert (8) and a buckle (6). The buckle (6) cooperates with the insert (8). The insert (8) has a hidden groove (9). A spring (10) is connected to the inner wall of the hidden groove (9). A locking block (11) is connected to the other end of the spring (10). The locking block (11) is slidably connected to the hidden groove (9). The locking block (11) cooperates with the buckle (6).

2. An egg carton as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The card block (11) is provided with an inclined surface (12).

3. An egg carton as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The box body (1) is connected to an anti-slip pad (2).

4. An egg carton as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The push plate (5) is connected to a sponge pad (4).

5. An egg carton as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The box (1) is connected to a viewing window (16).

6. An egg carton as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The insert (8) is rotatably connected to the box (1).

7. An egg carton as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The box body (1) is connected to an anti-slip pad (3).