A partitioned foam box for yam transport
By using the wedge-shaped groove-protrusion structure and ventilation hole design of the partitioned foam box, the problem of damage caused by collision and compression during the transportation of yams is solved, the yams are accurately positioned and fixed, the impact and pressure resistance is improved, the breakage rate is reduced and adequate ventilation is maintained.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YOU ZHENG KE XUE YAN JIU GUI HUA YUAN
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing yam packaging is prone to breakage or skin damage during transportation due to collisions and squeezing. It lacks sufficient pressure resistance and cushioning performance, making it difficult to effectively protect the physical integrity of the yam.
Design a partitioned foam box that uses a wedge-shaped groove and a boss structure for precise positioning and fixation. Combined with the cushioning properties of EPS foam material, ventilation holes are set to ensure adequate ventilation, thus constructing a dual protection system.
It significantly reduces the breakage rate of yams during transportation, improves their impact and pressure resistance, ensures the safety and proper ventilation of yams during transportation, and reduces transportation losses.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural product transportation packaging technology, and in particular to a partitioned foam box for transporting yams. Background Technology
[0002] Yam is susceptible to breakage or skin damage during post-harvest storage and transportation due to collisions, compression, and other external forces, severely impacting its commercial value. Traditional packaging methods, such as foam netting or ordinary cardboard boxes, generally suffer from insufficient cushioning, low compressive strength, and inadequate internal securing structures, making it difficult to effectively protect the physical integrity of yams. Especially during long-distance transport or stacked storage, existing packaging cannot provide sufficient support and cushioning, resulting in a high breakage rate for yams. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a packaging solution that optimizes structural design and material application to improve impact and compressive strength, thereby reducing transportation losses and ensuring the quality of yams during distribution. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a partitioned foam box for transporting yams, which has a reasonable structure, good cushioning performance, suitable ventilation, and can effectively fix the yams.
[0004] According to the purpose of this utility model, this utility model provides a partitioned foam box for transporting yams, including a box body and a box lid. The box body has multiple partitioned grooves inside, and the grooves are wedge-shaped with a narrow bottom and a wide top. The lower surface of the box lid has a protrusion corresponding to the grooves, and the protrusion is also wedge-shaped with a narrow bottom and a wide top. The box body or the box lid has ventilation holes.
[0005] Furthermore, when the boss and the groove are closed, they form independent compartments.
[0006] Furthermore, the vent is located at the bottom of the housing.
[0007] Furthermore, the ventilation holes are provided on the bottom of the short side of the box and the short side of the bottom surface.
[0008] Furthermore, the vent hole is right-angled.
[0009] Furthermore, the ventilation holes are provided on both sides of the box.
[0010] Furthermore, the outer edge of the box body is provided with a rounded corner structure, and the four corners of the box lid are provided with a rounded corner structure.
[0011] Furthermore, the box body and the box lid are made of EPS foam material and are integrally molded structures.
[0012] Furthermore, the groove is formed by the partitions of the box walls that are evenly distributed within the box body.
[0013] Furthermore, the protrusions on the lid form grooves between them, and when closed, the edge plane of the lid contacts the upper edge of the top of the box body.
[0014] This utility model's technical solution achieves significant beneficial effects through an innovative wedge-shaped groove and boss combination structure. This structure enables precise positioning and fixation of yams during transportation, effectively preventing mechanical damage caused by shaking and collisions. The wedge design achieves automatic centering of the yams, and combined with the cushioning properties of the foam material itself, it constructs a dual protection system, greatly improving impact and pressure resistance. Simultaneously, the scientifically designed structure facilitates packing and unpacking operations, improving loading and unloading efficiency. It is particularly suitable for medium- and long-distance transportation of fragile agricultural products such as yams, significantly reducing transportation losses and demonstrating excellent practicality and economy. Attached Figure Description
[0015] 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.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box body according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is another structural schematic diagram of the box body according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the box body according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box cover according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the box lid according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fit between the box body and the box cover in an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the box body and box cover in an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0017] In the diagram: 1. Box wall; 2. Groove; 3. Ventilation hole; 4. Wedge-shaped structure of the box body; 5. Top edge of the box body; 6. Rounded corner structure of the box body; 7. Edge plane of the box lid; 8. Boss; 9. Groove spacing; 10. Wedge-shaped structure of the box lid; 11. Rounded corner structure of the box lid; 12. Box lid; 13. Box body. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0020] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified. Furthermore, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" 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; 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.
[0021] Example 1 like Figures 1-7 As shown, A partitioned foam box for transporting yams includes a box body 13 and a box cover 12. The box body 13 has multiple partition grooves 2 inside, and the grooves 2 have a wedge-shaped structure that is narrow at the bottom and wide at the top, forming a box body wedge structure 4. The lower surface of the box cover 12 has a protrusion 8 corresponding to the grooves 2, and the protrusion 8 also has a box cover wedge structure 10 that is narrow at the bottom and wide at the top. The sides and bottom of the box body 13 have ventilation holes 3.
[0022] In this embodiment, the interior of the box 13 is divided into multiple independent grooves 2. The grooves 2 have a wedge-shaped structure that is narrow at the bottom and wide at the top, and are used to accommodate a single yam.
[0023] Ventilation holes 3 are evenly distributed on the sides and bottom of the container, with each ventilation hole located in the middle of each compartment.
[0024] The lower surface of the lid 12 has a protrusion 8, which is also a wedge-shaped structure that is narrower at the bottom and wider at the top, forming a wedge-shaped structure 10 for the lid. The positions of the protrusions 8 correspond one-to-one with the grooves 2 on the box body. Groove gaps 9 are formed between the protrusions 8. When the lid 12 and the box body 13 are closed, the protrusions 8 are inserted into the grooves 2, the platform 9 on the lid contacts the edge of the top of the box body, and the edge plane of the lid joins with the edge of the box body, forming a sealed and compartmentalized structure.
[0025] This invention addresses the problems of poor pressure resistance, insufficient cushioning, and insecure fixation in existing yam packaging by providing a partitioned foam box packaging. The structure employs independent compartments to secure the yams within designated areas, and a scientifically distributed ventilation hole design improves ventilation while ensuring cushioning protection. This effectively prevents collision damage during transportation and avoids mold growth due to excessive humidity, significantly reducing storage and transportation losses. The design is simple, practical, and offers excellent protection, making it particularly suitable for the long-distance transportation and storage needs of yams.
[0026] Example 2 like Figures 1-7 As shown, the structure of this embodiment is basically the same as that of embodiment 1. The difference is that this embodiment is a partitioned foam box for transporting yam, including a box body 13 and a box cover 12. The box body 13 and the box cover 12 are made of EPS foam material and are integrally molded structures.
[0027] The interior of the box body 13 has multiple partition grooves 2, each groove 2 having a wedge-shaped structure that is narrower at the bottom and wider at the top, forming a box body wedge structure 4. The side walls of the box body wedge structure 4 have a certain inclination angle to facilitate the positioning of the yam. The lower surface of the box lid 12 has protrusions 8 corresponding to the grooves 2, each protrusion 8 having a wedge-shaped structure that is narrower at the bottom and wider at the top, forming a box lid wedge structure 10. The positions of the protrusions 8 correspond one-to-one with the grooves 2 on the box body, and the protrusions 8 and grooves 2 fit precisely together, forming independent compartments when the lid is closed.
[0028] Ventilation holes 3 are provided on the bottom of the short side and the short side of the bottom of the container 13. The ventilation holes 3 are right angled and located in the middle of each compartment.
[0029] In this embodiment, right-angled ventilation holes 3 are evenly opened on the bottom of the short side of the box and the short side of the bottom surface of the box, with each ventilation hole located in the middle of each compartment.
[0030] In this embodiment, ventilation holes can also be provided on the lid. According to the corresponding positional relationship, corresponding ventilation holes are provided on the lid to allow ventilation of the compartments formed by the cooperation of the box body and the lid.
[0031] The outer edge of the box body 13 is provided with a rounded corner structure 6, and the four corners of the box cover 12 are provided with a rounded corner structure 11.
[0032] In this embodiment, the box body 13 adopts an integrally formed partitioned groove structure. Several box walls 1 are evenly distributed inside the box body 13, and grooves 2 of equal length are evenly distributed between the box walls. The internal structure of the grooves 2 is a wedge-shaped structure that is narrower at the bottom and wider at the top. Right-angled ventilation holes 3 are evenly opened on the bottom of the short side of the box body and on the short side of the bottom surface of the box body. Each ventilation hole 3 is located in the middle of the bottom of each compartment. The outer edge of the ventilation hole box body is designed with rounded corners 6.
[0033] In this embodiment, the groove 2 is formed by the box wall 1, which is evenly distributed inside the box body 13. The inside of the box body 13 is divided into multiple independent grooves 2 by the box wall 1. The groove 2 has a wedge-shaped structure 4 that is narrow at the bottom and wide at the top, and is used to accommodate a single yam.
[0034] In this embodiment, the box body 13 and the box cover 12 are used together. The protrusion 8 on the box cover 12 is inserted into the groove 2 structure on the box body 13. When the cover is closed, the groove spacing 9 between the protrusion structures and the platform on the box cover are in contact and on the same plane, and are engaged with the upper edge 5 of the top of the box body and the edge plane 7 of the box cover, so that the interior of the box body forms a separate compartment.
[0035] This new type of foam box is suitable for long-distance transportation and storage of yams. The foam boxes can be stacked in multiple layers.
[0036] This invention employs a wedge-shaped positioning structure. A wedge-shaped groove 2 is provided within the box body 13 for compartmentalization, forming a precise fit with the protrusion 8 of the box lid 12. This enables automatic centering and positioning of the yam, solving the problems of displacement and mutual compression damage during transportation. The precise fit design of the groove 2 and the protrusion 8 ensures uniform pressure distribution when the box lid is closed, avoiding misalignment and compression damage common in traditional packaging, and improving packaging reliability.
[0037] This invention utilizes the properties of EPS foam material to construct a unique dual-cushioning protection system: through the double protection of the grooved sidewalls and the raised top, combined with the buffer partition, it provides all-round shock-resistant protection for the yam. Ventilation holes corresponding to the compartments are set on the sidewalls and bottom of the box, maintaining moderate ventilation while ensuring cushioning performance. This maintains suitable air circulation inside the box and avoids the problem of decreased cushioning performance caused by excessive ventilation in traditional packaging, achieving a perfect balance between protection and ventilation.
[0038] This invention achieves precise positioning and fixation of a single yam through an innovative wedge-shaped groove-protrusion mating structure. Combined with a dual buffer system, it effectively absorbs transportation vibrations and significantly reduces the breakage rate of yams. At the same time, the optimized ventilation hole design ensures good ventilation while maintaining buffering performance. The overall structure is simple and practical, solving the technical problems of easy displacement, poor impact resistance, and poor ventilation in traditional yam packaging.
[0039] 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 partitioned foam box for transporting yams, characterized in that, The device includes a box body and a box lid. The box body has multiple partition grooves inside, and the grooves are wedge-shaped with a narrow bottom and a wide top. The box lid has a protrusion on its lower surface that corresponds to the grooves. The protrusion is also wedge-shaped with a narrow bottom and a wide top. The box body or the box lid has ventilation holes.
2. The partitioned foam box for transporting yams according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the boss and the groove are closed, they form independent compartments.
3. The partitioned foam box for transporting yams according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ventilation holes are located at the bottom of the box.
4. The partitioned foam box for transporting yams according to claim 3, characterized in that, The ventilation holes are provided on the bottom of the short side of the box and the short side of the bottom surface.
5. The partitioned foam box for transporting yams according to claim 4, characterized in that, The vent is right-angled.
6. The partitioned foam box for transporting yams according to claim 5, characterized in that, The ventilation holes are provided on both sides of the box.
7. The partitioned foam box for transporting yams according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer edge of the box body is provided with a rounded corner structure, and the four corners of the box lid are provided with a rounded corner structure.
8. The partitioned foam box for transporting yams according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body and the box cover are made of EPS foam material and are integrally molded structures.
9. The partitioned foam box for transporting yams according to claim 1, characterized in that, The groove is formed by the partitions of the box walls that are evenly distributed within the box.
10. The partitioned foam box for transporting yams according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protrusions on the lid form grooves between them, and when closed, the edge plane of the lid contacts the upper edge of the top of the box.