A storage box

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of storage boxes, which belong to the technical field of kitchen tableware, including upper cover body and lower dish body, upper cover body is equipped with at least one lock catch, lock catch is connected with upper cover body by elastic reset mechanism, lock catch includes operating part and locking part;Lower dish body is equipped with the fastening portion corresponding with the position of lock catch;When upper cover body is covered in lower dish body, locking part and fastening portion lock tightly, when operating part is pressed, locking part and fastening portion can be unlocked, and elastic reset mechanism is used to drive locking part to reset.When upper cover body and lower dish body are covered, the locking part of upper cover body and the fastening portion of lower dish body form lock tightly, thereby enhancing the connection stability between upper cover body and lower dish body, effectively avoiding upper cover body being easily turned over in daily carelessness touch, movement, preventing food raw materials from being exposed, reducing waste and avoiding dirtying surrounding environment, providing more reliable, convenient food raw material storage container for users.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen tableware technology, and in particular to a storage box. Background Technology

[0002] In daily life, food ingredients such as butter and cheese are widely used in baking and cooking. Currently, common storage boxes on the market mainly consist of a base and a lid covering the base. In actual use, the food ingredients are placed on the base, and after the base and lid are closed, a cavity is formed to enclose the food ingredients, thus serving to store them.

[0003] However, traditional storage boxes, designed for easy access to food ingredients, often have a weak connection between the lid and the base. While this design facilitates retrieval to some extent, in everyday use, the lid can easily tip over due to accidental touches or movement, exposing food ingredients. This not only wastes food but also potentially soils the surrounding environment, causing considerable inconvenience to the user. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a storage box to solve the technical problem in the prior art where the lid of the storage box lacks a stable connection with the base, making the lid easy to tip over.

[0005] Based on the above concept, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A storage box, comprising:

[0007] The upper cover is provided with at least one latch, which is connected to the upper cover via an elastic reset mechanism, and the latch includes an operating part and a locking part.

[0008] The lower disc body is provided with a fastening part corresponding to the position of the locking buckle;

[0009] When the upper cover is closed on the lower disc, the locking part and the fastening part are locked together. When the operating part is pressed, the locking part and the fastening part can be unlocked. The elastic reset mechanism is used to drive the locking part to reset.

[0010] Preferably, one end of the latch is provided with the operating part, and the other end is provided with the locking part. The middle part of the latch is rotatably connected to the upper cover through a rotating shaft. Pressing the operating part can drive the latch to rotate around the rotating shaft, so that the locking part moves away from the fastening part and thus releases the lock.

[0011] Preferably, the upper end of the locking part can abut against the lower end of the fastening part so that the two form a hook-and-loop engagement.

[0012] Preferably, a first guide slope is formed on the lower end of the locking part near the fastening part; a second guide slope is formed on the upper end of the fastening part near the locking part.

[0013] Preferably, there are two latches, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the upper cover.

[0014] Preferably, the lower disc body has two positioning protrusions on its edge.

[0015] Preferably, the lower dish body has a supporting edge on its outer periphery, and the supporting edge extends outward in a direction away from the lower dish body.

[0016] Preferably, the elastic reset mechanism is one of a helical spring, a torsion spring, or a spring sheet.

[0017] Preferably, a sealing structure is provided between the upper cover and the lower dish.

[0018] Preferably, the sealing structure is an annular sealing ring, which extends circumferentially along the lower disc body and is fitted and fixed to the upper surface of the lower disc body.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] The storage box proposed in this utility model features a latch on the upper cover connected by an elastic reset mechanism. When the upper cover and lower dish are closed, the locking part of the upper cover and the fastening part of the lower dish form a locking engagement, thereby enhancing the stability of the connection between the upper cover and the lower dish. This effectively prevents the upper cover from easily tipping over during accidental touches or movement, preventing food ingredients from being exposed, reducing waste, and avoiding soiling the surrounding environment. The operating part of the latch allows for easy unlocking of the locking and fastening parts by simply pressing the operating part when the storage box needs to be opened, facilitating the user's access to food ingredients and ensuring ease of use. The elastic reset mechanism ensures that the locking part automatically resets after each unlocking, preparing the storage box for the next closing, guaranteeing the continuity and stability of the storage box's use, and providing users with a more reliable and convenient food storage container. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a first exploded structural diagram of the storage box provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage box provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a second exploded view of the storage box provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the storage box provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0026] In the picture:

[0027] 1. Upper cover; 11. Lock; 111. Operating part; 112. Locking part; 1121. First guide slope; 113. Rotating shaft; 12. Elastic reset mechanism;

[0028] 2. Lower disc body; 21. Fastening part; 211. Second guide slope; 22. Positioning protrusion; 23. Supporting edge;

[0029] 3. Annular sealing ring. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between 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.

[0032] In this invention, 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.

[0033] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0034] See Figures 1 to 5 The present invention provides an upper cover 1 and a lower dish 2. The upper cover 1 is provided with at least one latch 11, which is connected to the upper cover 1 via an elastic reset mechanism 12. The latch 11 includes an operating part 111 and a locking part 112. The lower dish 2 is provided with a fastening part 21 corresponding to the position of the latch 11. When the upper cover 1 is closed on the lower dish 2, the locking part 112 and the fastening part 21 are locked together. When the operating part 111 is pressed, the locking part 112 and the fastening part 21 can be unlocked. The elastic reset mechanism 12 is used to drive the locking part 112 to reset.

[0035] The storage box proposed in this utility model features a latch 11 on the upper cover 1 connected by an elastic reset mechanism 12. When the upper cover 1 and the lower dish 2 are closed, the locking part 112 of the upper cover 1 and the fastening part 21 of the lower dish 2 form a locking engagement, thereby enhancing the connection stability between the upper cover 1 and the lower dish 2. This effectively prevents the upper cover 1 from being easily tipped over during accidental touches or movements, preventing food ingredients from being exposed, reducing waste, and avoiding soiling the surrounding environment. The operating part 111 on the latch 11 allows for easy unlocking of the locking part 112 and the fastening part 21 by simply pressing the operating part 111 when the storage box needs to be opened, facilitating the user's access to food ingredients and ensuring ease of use. The elastic reset mechanism 12 ensures that the locking part 112 automatically resets after each unlocking, preparing for the next closure of the storage box, guaranteeing the continuity and stability of the storage box's use, and providing users with a more reliable and convenient food ingredient storage container.

[0036] Understandably, this storage box is mainly used to hold and preserve other paste-like, semi-solid, or solid food ingredients such as butter, cheese, jam, and chocolate sauce. Its structural design does not limit the specific type of contents, and no application scenario is specified here.

[0037] The specific structure of this storage box will be described in detail below.

[0038] The lower dish 2 is used to hold and contain food ingredients. The specific shape of the lower dish 2 can be flexibly designed according to actual needs. For example, it can be round, square or other irregular contours, as long as its overall structure matches the shape of the upper cover 1 so that the two can form a complete containing space when they are closed.

[0039] Specifically, the lower dish 2 has a supporting edge 23 on its outer periphery, which extends outward away from the lower dish 2. The supporting edge 23 provides a support surface for the fingers. When the user needs to move the storage box as a whole or the lower dish 2 separately, the fingers can naturally conform to the bottom surface of the supporting edge 23 and apply upward force, thus easily and steadily lifting the lower dish 2, effectively avoiding problems of unstable grip or slippage caused by the smooth edge of the lower dish 2. Especially when hands are wet or oily, the lower dish 2 still provides a reliable grip support point, improving the convenience and safety of accessing the storage box or the lower dish 2.

[0040] To improve the preservation and heat retention of food ingredients, a sealing structure is provided between the upper lid 1 and the lower dish 2. This sealing structure effectively seals the contact gap between the upper lid 1 and the lower dish 2 when they are closed, preventing external air, moisture, dust, and other contaminants from entering the food container. This better maintains the freshness of the food ingredients and slows down their oxidation and spoilage. Simultaneously, the sealing structure prevents food ingredients from leaking out of the container, avoiding grease contamination of the user's hands or the storage environment, further enhancing the product's hygiene and ease of use.

[0041] Optionally, the sealing structure is an annular sealing ring 3, which extends circumferentially along the lower dish 2 and is fixedly attached to the upper surface of the lower dish 2. The annular sealing ring 3 can completely cover the entire contact perimeter between the upper cover 1 and the lower dish 2, ensuring a continuous and uninterrupted sealing barrier when closed, completely preventing the intrusion of external contaminants and leakage of internal food ingredients. The design of fixing the annular sealing ring 3 to the upper surface of the lower dish 2 facilitates installation, positioning, maintenance, and cleaning, and allows the annular sealing ring 3 to be uniformly compressed and deformed by the downward pressure of the upper cover 1 during the closing process, quickly achieving a tight seal. At the same time, this fixing method avoids the risk of displacement or detachment of the annular sealing ring 3 caused by frequent opening and closing of the upper cover 1, ensuring the durability and stability of the sealing effect.

[0042] Among them, the annular sealing ring 3 can be selected from rubber sealing rings, silicone sealing rings, etc., which will not be elaborated here.

[0043] Two positioning protrusions 22 are arranged opposite each other on the edge of the lower dish 2. On the one hand, the two positioning protrusions 22 can effectively abut against the sides of the semi-solid or solid food ingredients, preventing the food ingredients from sliding or shifting when the lower dish 2 moves or tilts, and ensuring that the food ingredients can always remain stably in the center of the lower dish 2. On the other hand, when the user uses a knife, spoon or other tool to take the food ingredients, the tool can slide and rub against the surface of the positioning protrusions 22, and the edge of the positioning protrusions 22 can be used to naturally scrape off the residual food ingredients adhering to the surface of the tool.

[0044] The upper cover 1 can cover the lower dish 2 and is locked in place with the lower dish 2 by the latch 11 and the latching part 21 of the lower dish 2, thereby locking the upper cover 1 onto the lower dish 2 to form a cavity for enclosing food ingredients.

[0045] Specifically, there are two latches 11, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the upper cover 1. This symmetrical layout ensures that the locking force of the locking part 112 on the latching part 21 of the lower dish 2 is evenly distributed across both sides of the upper cover 1 when the cover is closed. This effectively avoids uneven force distribution or localized warping that might occur with a single latch 11, ensuring a tight fit across the entire cover surface. When the user needs to open the box, they can press both operating parts 111 simultaneously with one hand. The symmetrical design provides equal convenience for both left and right-handed operation, especially suitable for scenarios requiring access from different positions. The synergistic effect of the two latches 11 also enhances the overall locking strength, further strengthening the upper cover 1's resistance to external impacts or tipping. Even if one side is accidentally pressed, the latch 11 on the other side can still maintain effective locking, reducing the risk of the upper cover 1 accidentally popping open.

[0046] Specifically, the latch 11 has an operating part 111 at one end and a locking part 112 at the other end. The middle part of the latch 11 is rotatably connected to the upper cover 1 via a pivot 113. Pressing the operating part 111 causes the latch 11 to rotate around the pivot 113, thereby moving the locking part 112 away from the fastening part 21 and unlocking it. This design of the latch 11 makes unlocking very convenient. When the user needs to open the storage box, simply pressing the operating part 111 will easily rotate the latch 11 around the pivot 113, moving the locking part 112 away from the fastening part 21 and quickly unlocking it, making it convenient for the user to take out and put in food ingredients. This rotating design based on the pivot 113 is simple and direct compared to other complex or difficult-to-operate unlocking methods, lowering the user's barrier to entry and reducing the force required for unlocking. Even the elderly or children can easily complete the opening action with one hand. Meanwhile, the pivot 113 connection ensures the stability and reliability of the movement of the latch 11. During the process of repeatedly pressing the operating part 111 to unlock and lock, the latch 11 can always maintain a good working condition, is not easily damaged, effectively extends the service life of the storage box, and provides continuous and stable storage protection for food raw materials.

[0047] More specifically, the upper end of the locking part 112 can abut against the lower end of the fastening part 21 to form a hook-and-loop engagement. This hook-and-loop engagement creates a mechanical relationship between the locking part 112 and the fastening part 21 when the cover is closed. When the upper cover 1 is accidentally pulled upwards or subjected to external impact, the hook-and-loop engagement effectively resists vertical separation forces, reducing the possibility of the upper cover 1 accidentally detaching. Simultaneously, the hook-shaped contact surface provides a self-guiding effect during locking, guiding the locking part 112 to naturally slide into the corresponding position of the fastening part 21, simplifying the closing operation. Combined with the automatic return characteristic of the elastic reset mechanism 12, this design ensures that the latch 11 can stably maintain its hooked state after each closing, maintaining a secure lock even under tilted or vibrating conditions.

[0048] Preferably, a first guide slope 1121 is formed on the lower end of the locking part 112 near the fastening part 21; a second guide slope 211 is formed on the upper end of the fastening part 21 near the locking part 112. When the upper cover 1 is closed downwards, the first guide slope 1121 of the locking part 112 and the second guide slope 211 of the fastening part 21 first contact and guide each other to slide, automatically correcting the relative position of the latch 11 and the fastening part 21. The locking part 112 can smoothly slide into the hook engagement state without the user's precise alignment, reducing the difficulty of the closing operation. The cooperative design of the first guide slope 1121 and the second guide slope 211 transforms the originally possible rigid collision into a smooth guiding slide, effectively reducing the impact wear between components, avoiding deformation or damage to the latch 11 or the fastening part 21 due to misalignment friction, and extending the service life of the mechanism.

[0049] In this embodiment, the elastic reset mechanism 12 is one of a coil spring, a torsion spring, or a spring sheet. The coil spring's extension and retraction characteristics provide a stable and persistent elastic restoring force. After each press of the operating part 111 to unlock the locking part 112, it can quickly and forcefully drive the locking part 112 back to its original position, ensuring the storage box can be locked again at any time with good operational continuity. The torsion spring, with its unique torsional force, achieves the reset of the locking part 112. Its installation is relatively compact, does not occupy too much space, helps optimize the internal structural layout of the storage box, and can precisely control the reset angle and force, ensuring the locking part 112 accurately resets to the engaged position. The spring sheet, through its own elastic deformation, provides reliable power for the reset of the locking part 112. Its structure is simple, its cost is low, and it is easy to manufacture, maintain, and replace.

[0050] In actual manufacturing, the form of the elastic reset mechanism 12 can be selected according to actual needs, and no limitation is made here.

[0051] The above embodiments merely illustrate the basic principles and characteristics of this utility model. This utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A storage box, characterized in that, include: The upper cover (1) is provided with at least one latch (11), the latch (11) is connected to the upper cover (1) through an elastic reset mechanism (12), and the latch (11) includes an operating part (111) and a locking part (112); The lower disc body (2) is provided with a fastening part (21) corresponding to the position of the latch (11); When the upper cover (1) is closed on the lower dish (2), the locking part (112) and the fastening part (21) are locked together. When the operating part (111) is pressed, the locking part (112) and the fastening part (21) can be unlocked. The elastic reset mechanism (12) is used to drive the locking part (112) to reset.

2. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the latch (11) is provided with the operating part (111), and the other end is provided with the locking part (112). The middle part of the latch (11) is rotatably connected to the upper cover (1) through the pivot (113). Pressing the operating part (111) can drive the latch (11) to rotate around the pivot (113), so that the locking part (112) moves away from the fastening part (21) and thus unlocks the latch.

3. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the locking part (112) can abut against the lower end of the fastening part (21) so that the two form a hook-and-loop engagement.

4. The storage box according to claim 3, characterized in that, A first guide slope (1121) is formed on the side of the lower end of the locking part (112) near the fastening part (21); a second guide slope (211) is formed on the side of the upper end of the fastening part (21) near the locking part (112).

5. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two latches (11), which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the upper cover (1).

6. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower disc body (2) has two positioning protrusions (22) on opposite sides of its edge.

7. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower dish (2) is provided with a supporting edge (23) on its outer periphery, and the supporting edge (23) extends outward in a direction away from the lower dish (2).

8. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic reset mechanism (12) is one of a helical spring, a torsion spring, or a spring sheet.

9. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sealing structure is provided between the upper cover (1) and the lower dish (2).

10. The storage box according to claim 9, characterized in that, The sealing structure is an annular sealing ring (3), which extends circumferentially along the lower disc body (2) and is fixed to the upper surface of the lower disc body (2).

Images