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By designing an adjustable opening locking mechanism in the laundry pod container, and utilizing the cooperation of a spring and a keyhole, the problem of children accidentally opening the container is solved, thereby improving the safety of the container and preventing children from accidentally swallowing it.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GUANGZHOU LIBY ENTERPRISE GROUP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing laundry detergent pod containers lack safety mechanisms to prevent children from accidentally opening them, posing a health and safety hazard of children accidentally ingesting high concentrations of surfactants.
A storage box was designed with an adjustable locking mechanism between the box body and the outer cover, which uses a spring and a key hole to switch between locked and open states, ensuring that children cannot open it alone.
It effectively prevents children from accidentally opening the container, ensuring the safety of the laundry pods, preventing children from accidentally swallowing them, and improving the safety of the product.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of daily chemical products technology, and in particular to a container box. Background Technology
[0002] Laundry detergent pods, as a new type of laundry product, have been widely used in household cleaning in recent years due to their ease of use, precise dosage, and high cleaning efficiency. Laundry detergent pods typically use a water-soluble film to encapsulate concentrated detergent and are stored in a special container to maintain dryness and stability. Current laundry detergent pod container designs primarily focus on moisture protection and ease of use, with flip-top or pull-out openings commonly used for easy one-handed operation by adult users. However, these products often attract children's attention due to their bright colors and candy-like appearance. Because existing laundry detergent pod containers lack child-proof safety mechanisms, children may accidentally open and ingest them if the product is left unattended in the home. The high concentration of surfactants contained in laundry detergent pods, if ingested by a child after biting through the outer film, poses a serious health and safety hazard. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a container to alleviate the technical problem that existing laundry pod containers are prone to being accidentally opened by children.
[0004] The present invention provides a container box, comprising: a box body and an outer cover, wherein the box body is provided with a first opening extending through its interior and exterior, and the outer cover is provided with a second opening, and the outer cover is movably connected to the box body so that the overlapping area of the first opening and the second opening is adjustable.
[0005] The box body is provided with a spring clip, and the outer cover is provided with a lock hole corresponding to the spring clip. The spring clip is located on the movement path of the lock hole. When the spring clip is located in the lock hole, the spring clip prevents the outer cover from moving relative to the box body, and the first opening and the second opening do not overlap at all, and the container is in a locked state. The spring clip can be pressed to make it leave the lock hole, and the outer cover can move relative to the box body to increase the degree of overlap between the first opening and the second opening.
[0006] Furthermore, the box body includes a cylindrical body and an inner cover connected to each other, and the first opening is disposed on the inner cover;
[0007] The top opening of the cylinder is aligned with the bottom opening of the inner cover.
[0008] Furthermore, a first snap-fit structure is provided on the side wall of the cylinder, and a second snap-fit structure is provided on the side wall of the inner cover, wherein the first snap-fit structure and the second snap-fit structure are snapped together.
[0009] Furthermore, a first guide structure is provided on the side wall of the cylinder, and a second guide structure is provided on the side wall of the inner cover. The second guide structure is used to guide the first guide structure to move along the insertion direction. In the insertion direction, the second snap-fit structure is located on the movement path of the first snap-fit structure so that the first snap-fit structure snaps into the second snap-fit structure.
[0010] Furthermore, the top of the inner cover is provided with a limiting rib that protrudes outward;
[0011] The inner wall of the outer cover is provided with a buckle, and a limiting groove is formed between the buckle and the top plate of the outer cover. The limiting rib is located in the limiting groove, and the limiting groove is used to prevent the outer cover from moving in the up and down direction.
[0012] Furthermore, the side of the limiting rib facing away from the buckle is provided with a first inclined surface, and the side of the buckle facing away from the limiting rib is provided with a second inclined surface. The first inclined surface is used to slide in contact with the second inclined surface to guide the buckle to slide into the limiting groove.
[0013] Furthermore, the spring clip is disposed on the cylinder or inner cover.
[0014] Furthermore, the number of the spring pieces is two, and the two spring pieces are arranged symmetrically.
[0015] Furthermore, the outer cover is rotatably connected to the box body.
[0016] Furthermore, the outer cover and the box body are slidably connected in a straight line.
[0017] This utility model has at least the following advantages or beneficial effects:
[0018] The present invention provides a container comprising: a box body and an outer cover; the box body having a first opening extending through its interior and exterior, and the outer cover having a second opening; the outer cover being movably connected to the box body so that the overlap area of the first and second openings is adjustable; the box body having a spring piece, and the outer cover having a locking hole corresponding to the spring piece; the spring piece being located on the movement path of the locking hole; when the spring piece is located within the locking hole, the spring piece prevents the outer cover from moving relative to the box body, the first and second openings are completely non-overlapping, and the container is in a locked state; the spring piece can be pressed to move away from the locking hole, and the outer cover can move relative to the box body to increase the overlap of the first and second openings.
[0019] The outer cover can move relative to the box body, thereby changing the degree of overlap between the first and second openings. When they are completely aligned, the laundry pods inside the box can be poured out. Moving the outer cover so that the locking hole on the cover aligns with the spring clip on the box body causes the spring clip to engage, preventing the outer cover from moving further. At this point, the first and second openings are not aligned, the box is locked, and the laundry pods inside cannot be removed, thus achieving the child lock function. Attached Figure Description
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the receiving box provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the cylindrical body of the receiving box provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the inner cover of the container box provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the outer cover of the receiving box provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 5 A top view of the receiving box provided in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction;
[0027] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of the area at position M in the middle;
[0028] Figure 8 for Figure 5 A cross-sectional view along the CC direction;
[0029] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A magnified view of the area at position N;
[0030] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the cylindrical body of the receiving box provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;
[0031] Figure 11This is a schematic diagram of the inner cover of the container box provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.
[0032] Icon: 1 - Box;
[0033] 11-Cylinder body; 111-First snap-fit structure; 112-First guide structure;
[0034] 12-Inner cover; 121-First opening; 122-Second snap-fit structure; 123-Second guide structure; 124-Limiting rib;
[0035] 2-Outer cover; 21-Second opening; 22-Lock hole; 23-Snap fastener;
[0036] 3-Shrapnel. Detailed Implementation
[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0038] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0039] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0041] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.
[0042] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0043] Example 1
[0044] like Figures 1-9 As shown, the container provided by this utility model includes: a box body 1 and an outer cover 2. The box body 1 is provided with a first opening 121 that extends through its interior and exterior.
[0045] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in other possible implementation schemes, the box body 1 can be an independent integral structure, while in this embodiment, the box body 1 includes a cylindrical body 11 and an inner cover 12 connected to each other, and the first opening 121 is provided on the inner cover 12; the top opening of the cylindrical body 11 is connected to the bottom opening of the inner cover 12.
[0046] Both the cylindrical body 11 and the inner cover 12 are roughly cylindrical. The top of the cylindrical body 11 is open, and the bottom of the inner cover 12 is open. The two openings are joined together vertically. The first opening 121 is provided on the inner cover 12.
[0047] The outer cover 2 is provided with a second opening 21. The outer cover 2 is movably connected to the box body 1 so that the overlapping area of the first opening 121 and the second opening 21 is adjustable, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the box.
[0048] The box body 1 is provided with a spring piece 3, which can be pressed and returns to its original shape after being released. The outer cover 2 is provided with a lock hole 22 corresponding to the spring piece 3. The spring piece 3 is located on the movement path of the lock hole 22. When the spring piece 3 is located in the lock hole 22, the spring piece 3 prevents the outer cover 2 from moving relative to the box body 1, and the first opening 121 and the second opening 21 do not overlap at all, and the container is in a locked state. When the spring piece 3 can be pressed to move away from the lock hole 22, the outer cover 2 can move relative to the box body 1, thereby increasing the degree of overlap between the first opening 121 and the second opening 21.
[0049] The outer cover 2 can move relative to the box body 1, thereby changing the degree of overlap between the first opening 121 and the second opening 21. In this embodiment, the outer cover 2 rotates relative to the box body 1. When the two are completely overlapped, the laundry pods inside the box body 1 can be poured out. When the outer cover 2 is moved so that the locking hole 22 on the outer cover 2 aligns with the spring piece 3 on the box body 1, the spring piece 3 enters into the locking hole 22, preventing the outer cover 2 from moving further. At this time, the first opening 121 and the second opening 21 are not completely overlapped, the container is in a locked state, and the laundry pods inside the box body 1 cannot be removed, thus achieving the child lock function.
[0050] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the spring piece 3 on the box body 1 is disposed at the opening of the cylinder 11 and is integrally formed with the box body 1.
[0051] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a first snap-fit structure 111 is provided on the circumferential sidewall of the cylinder 11, and a second snap-fit structure 122 is provided on the circumferential sidewall of the inner cover 12. The first snap-fit structure 111 and the second snap-fit structure 122 are snapped together.
[0052] The first snap-fit structure 111 can be a protrusion that protrudes radially inward along the cylinder 11. Correspondingly, the second snap-fit structure 122 can be a snap-fit hole provided on the inner cover 12. When the inner cover 12 is inserted along the depth direction of the cylinder 11, the protrusion can be inserted into the snap-fit hole. After full insertion, the snap-fit hole prevents the protrusion from moving up and down along the depth direction, and also prevents the inner cover 12 from rotating relative to the cylinder 11.
[0053] A first guide structure 112 is provided on the circumferential sidewall of the cylinder 11. The first guide structure 112 can be a guide rail extending along its depth direction, and the guide rail is located directly below the spring piece 3. A second guide structure 123 is provided on the circumferential sidewall of the inner cover 12. The second guide structure 123 can be a notch provided on the sidewall of the inner cover 12 extending along its depth direction. The notch is used to guide the guide rail to move along the insertion direction. In the insertion direction, the second snap-fit structure 122 is located on the movement path of the first snap-fit structure 111. That is, before assembly, the worker can first align the guide rail and the notch, and then insert the inner cover 12 into the cylinder 11. At this time, the first snap-fit structure 111 and the second snap-fit structure 122 are directly opposite each other and snap together, which facilitates assembly.
[0054] like Figure 4 and Figure 9 As shown, the top of the inner cover 12 is provided with a limiting rib 124 protruding outward in the circumferential direction; the inner sidewall of the outer cover 2 is provided with a buckle 23, and a limiting groove is formed between the buckle 23 and the top plate of the outer cover 2. The limiting rib 124 is located in the limiting groove. The limiting groove is used to prevent the outer cover 2 from moving in the vertical direction, but it can rotate in the limiting groove, so that the outer cover 2 can rotate but not detach from the box body 1.
[0055] To facilitate assembly, the side of the limiting rib 124 facing away from the buckle 23 is provided with a first inclined surface, and the side of the buckle 23 facing away from the limiting rib 124 is provided with a second inclined surface. The first inclined surface is used to slide in contact with the second inclined surface to guide the buckle 23 into the limiting groove.
[0056] There are two spring clips 3, which are symmetrically arranged so that the user can press the two spring clips 3 with two fingers to unlock the device. However, the diameter of the box body 1 is larger than the length of a child's palm, so the child cannot press the two spring clips 3 at the same time to unlock the device.
[0057] In other feasible solutions, the outer cover 2 and the box body 1 can also be slidably connected in a straight line. After pressing the spring pieces 3 on both sides, the outer cover 2 can be pushed and pulled back and forth to unlock it.
[0058] Example 2
[0059] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the difference from Embodiment 1 is that in this embodiment, the spring piece 3 is disposed on the inner cover 12 and is integrally formed with the inner cover 12.
[0060] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.
Claims
1. A container, characterized in that, include: The box body (1) and the outer cover (2) are provided with a first opening (121) that penetrates through the inside and outside of the box body (1) and a second opening (21) that is provided on the outer cover (2). The outer cover (2) is movably connected to the box body (1) so that the overlapping area of the first opening (121) and the second opening (21) is adjustable. The box body (1) is provided with a spring piece (3), and the outer cover (2) is provided with a lock hole (22) corresponding to the spring piece (3). The spring piece (3) is located on the movement path of the lock hole (22). When the spring piece (3) is located in the lock hole (22), the spring piece (3) prevents the outer cover (2) from moving relative to the box body (1). The first opening (121) and the second opening (21) do not overlap at all, and the container is in a locked state. The spring piece (3) can be pressed to leave the lock hole (22), and the outer cover (2) can move relative to the box body (1) to increase the degree of overlap between the first opening (121) and the second opening (21).
2. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body (1) includes a cylindrical body (11) and an inner cover (12) connected to each other, and the first opening (121) is provided on the inner cover (12); The top opening of the cylinder (11) is connected to the bottom opening of the inner cover (12).
3. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cylinder (11) has a first snap-fit structure (111) on its side wall and the inner cover (12) has a second snap-fit structure (122) on its side wall. The first snap-fit structure (111) and the second snap-fit structure (122) snap-fit together.
4. The container according to claim 3, characterized in that, A first guide structure (112) is provided on the side wall of the cylinder (11), and a second guide structure (123) is provided on the side wall of the inner cover (12). The second guide structure (123) is used to guide the first guide structure (112) to move along the insertion direction. In the insertion direction, the second snap-fit structure (122) is located on the movement path of the first snap-fit structure (111) so that the first snap-fit structure (111) and the second snap-fit structure (122) snap-fit together.
5. The container according to claim 4, characterized in that, The top of the inner cover (12) is provided with a limiting rib (124) that protrudes outward. A buckle (23) is provided on the inner side wall of the outer cover (2). A limiting groove is formed between the buckle (23) and the top plate of the outer cover (2). The limiting rib (124) is located in the limiting groove. The limiting groove is used to prevent the outer cover (2) from moving in the up and down direction.
6. The container according to claim 5, characterized in that, The limiting rib (124) has a first inclined surface on the side facing away from the buckle (23), and the buckle (23) has a second inclined surface on the side facing away from the limiting rib (124). The first inclined surface is used to slide in contact with the second inclined surface to guide the buckle (23) into the limiting groove.
7. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The spring clip (3) is disposed on the cylinder (11) or the inner cover (12).
8. The container according to claim 7, characterized in that, The number of the spring pieces (3) is two, and the two spring pieces (3) are arranged symmetrically.
9. The container according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The outer cover (2) is rotatably connected to the box body (1).
10. The container according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The outer cover (2) and the box body (1) are slidably connected in a straight line.