Multi-purpose vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to a multifunctional trolley, which comprises a storage cabinet, a containing space for storing articles in the storage cabinet, a caster rotatably arranged at the bottom of the storage cabinet, and a skirting board arranged on at least one edge of the bottom of the storage cabinet and capable of being flipped up and down relative to the storage cabinet, so that the multifunctional trolley has a first state used as a floor cabinet and a second state used as a tool trolley. In the first state, the skirting board is flipped down to a vertical arrangement state and located at least on the front side of the caster. In the second state, the skirting board is flipped up to a state above the caster. The up-and-down flipping skirting board can realize the switching use of the floor cabinet and the tool trolley, the whole switching process is convenient to operate, the multifunctional demand of a user is met, and the application range is wide.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of trolley technology, and in particular to a multi-functional trolley. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the trolley includes a storage cabinet, which has a storage space for holding items. The bottom of the storage cabinet is equipped with casters. When the user applies force to the storage cabinet, the casters roll, thereby moving the storage cabinet.

[0003] However, as people have increasingly higher demands for the functions of strollers, strollers with only one function cannot meet the needs of users. For example, strollers cannot be used as floor cabinets. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a multi-functional vehicle that can be converted between a cabinet and a tool cart.

[0005] This application provides a multi-functional vehicle, including:

[0006] A storage cabinet, wherein the storage cabinet is provided with a storage space for storing items;

[0007] Casters are rotatably mounted on the bottom of the storage cabinet;

[0008] A kick plate is provided on at least one edge of the bottom perimeter of the storage cabinet. The kick plate is arranged to be able to flip up and down relative to the storage cabinet, so that the multi-functional vehicle has a first state as a cabinet and a second state as a tool cart. In the first state, the kick plate is flipped down to a vertical arrangement and is located at least in front of the casters. In the second state, the kick plate is flipped up to a position above the casters.

[0009] In one embodiment, kick plates are provided on each edge of the bottom perimeter of the storage cabinet, and when the multi-functional vehicle is in the first state, the casters are located within the area enclosed by each kick plate.

[0010] In one embodiment, the two opposite edges of the kick plate are defined as the first edge and the second edge, respectively. The first edge of the kick plate is rotatably disposed on the corresponding edge of the storage cabinet, and the rotation axis of the kick plate extends along the length direction of the first edge. When the multi-functional vehicle is in the first state, the first edge is the top edge of the kick plate.

[0011] In one embodiment, each edge of the bottom perimeter of the storage cabinet is defined as a bottom edge, and at least one kickboard on the bottom edge includes at least two sub-kickboards arranged sequentially along its own length.

[0012] In one embodiment, when the multi-functional vehicle is in the second state, the kick plate is arranged vertically and constrained to the outer wall of the corresponding wall panel of the storage cabinet by a connecting structure.

[0013] In one embodiment, the connection structure is a magnetic attraction structure, which includes a first connector and a second connector capable of magnetic attraction;

[0014] One of the first connector and the second connector is a magnetic component, and the other is a magnetic component or a magnetically conductive component. The first connector is disposed on the kick plate, and the second connector is disposed on the outer wall surface of the corresponding wall panel of the storage cabinet.

[0015] Alternatively, the first connector may be a magnetic component, the wall panel of the storage cabinet may be a magnetically conductive component, and the second connector may be a portion of the wall panel of the storage cabinet.

[0016] In one embodiment, the casters are arranged in groups, with at least two groups, and spaced apart along the length of the storage cabinet. In each group of casters, the casters are spaced apart along the width of the storage cabinet.

[0017] In one embodiment, at least one of the casters is a fixed caster and at least one of the casters is a swivel caster, and the swivel caster is provided with a brake.

[0018] In one embodiment, the storage cabinet is divided into at least two functional areas, each of which is provided with the storage space.

[0019] In one embodiment, at least two of the functional areas are arranged sequentially along the length of the storage cabinet, and the functional areas are a waste storage area and a storage area, with at least one storage area.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the multi-functional vehicle provided in this application has a kick plate that can be flipped up and down at the bottom of the storage unit. The up-and-down flipping kick plate can realize the switching between the cabinet and the tool cart. The whole switching process is convenient to operate, meets the user's requirements for multi-functionality, and has a wide range of applications. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1This is a perspective view of a multi-functional vehicle used as a floor cabinet in one embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point I;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Another structural diagram;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A structural diagram of the cabinet after the doors have been removed.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a multi-functional vehicle used as a tool vehicle in one embodiment of this application.

[0027] Reference numerals: 1. Storage cabinet; 10. Reception space; 11. Bottom edge; 12. Garbage storage area; 13. First storage area; 131. Drawer; 14. Second storage area; 141. Partition; 142. Storage space; 15. Third storage area; 16. First wall panel; 161. Handle; 17. Cabinet door; 21. Casters; 211. Brake; 22. Fixed casters; 3. Kickboard; 301. First edge; 302. Second edge; 31. Split kickboard; 4. Area; 5. Connecting structure; 51. First connector; 6. Garbage bin. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "side," "top," "bottom," and similar expressions used in this application's specification are merely for describing various exemplary structural parts and elements of this application. However, their use herein is for illustrative purposes only and is determined based on the exemplary orientations shown in the accompanying drawings, and does not represent the only possible implementation. Since the embodiments disclosed in this application can be arranged in different orientations, these terms indicating orientation are for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered as limitations. For example, "upper" and "lower" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity.

[0030] 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0031] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature can mean that the first feature is 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 can mean that the first feature is 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.

[0032] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0033] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this application discloses a multi-functional vehicle. The multi-functional vehicle includes a storage cabinet 1 and casters, wherein the storage cabinet 1 has a storage space 10 for storing items. The casters are rotatably mounted on the bottom of the storage cabinet 1.

[0034] Specifically, a kick plate 3 is provided on at least one edge of the bottom perimeter of the aforementioned storage cabinet 1. The kick plate 3 is arranged to be able to flip up and down relative to the storage cabinet 1, thereby enabling the multi-functional vehicle to have a first state of use as a floor cabinet and a second state of use as a tool cart. Figures 1-4 As shown, in the first state, the kick plate 3 is flipped downwards to a vertical arrangement and is located at least in front of the casters; that is, when the multi-functional cart is used as a base cabinet, the kick plate 3 is present in front of the casters. Figure 5 As shown, in the second state, the kick plate 3 flips upwards to a position above the casters.

[0035] Understandably, the bottom of the storage unit is equipped with a kick plate 3 that can be flipped up and down, which allows for switching between the cabinet and the tool cart. The entire switching process is convenient and meets the user's requirements for multi-functionality, making it widely applicable.

[0036] Furthermore, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, kick plates 3 are installed on each edge of the bottom perimeter of storage cabinet 1, such as... Figure 3 As shown, in the first state of the multi-functional vehicle, the casters are located within the area 4 enclosed by the kick plates 3. In this way, the surrounding kick plates 3 better protect the bottom of the storage cabinet 1, preventing scratches, dents, or deformation. At the same time, it reduces the risk of water stains and dust from the ground corroding the bottom of the storage cabinet 1, extending its service life.

[0037] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, the two opposite edges of the kick plate 3 are defined as the first edge 301 and the second edge 302, respectively. The first edge 301 of the kick plate 3 is rotatably mounted on the corresponding edge of the storage cabinet 1, and the rotation axis of the kick plate 3 extends along the length direction of the corresponding first edge 301. When the multi-functional vehicle is in the first state, the first edge 301 is the top edge of the corresponding kick plate 3, and the second edge 302 is the bottom edge of the corresponding kick plate 3. Alternatively, the kick plate 3 can be rotatably connected to the storage cabinet 1 near the first edge 301.

[0038] It should be noted that the kick plate 3 can be rotatably connected to the storage cabinet 1 by means of a pivot and a socket, or it can be rotatably connected to the storage cabinet 1 by means of a pivot. As long as the kick plate 3 and the storage cabinet 1 can be rotatably connected, this embodiment will not be described in detail.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, the length of storage cabinet 1 is x, and the width is y.

[0040] like Figure 5As shown, in the second state of the multi-functional vehicle, the kick plate 3 is arranged vertically and constrained to the outer wall of the corresponding wall panel of the storage cabinet 1 by the connecting structure 5. To increase the reliability of the connection, each kick plate 3 has at least two connecting structures 5 arranged at intervals along the length direction of the kick plate 3.

[0041] The aforementioned connection structure 5 can be a snap-fit ​​structure or a magnetic attraction structure. In this embodiment, the connection structure 5 is a magnetic attraction structure, which includes a first connector 51 and a second connector capable of magnetic attraction. Illustratively, in one embodiment, one of the first connector 51 and the second connector is a magnetic element, and the other is a magnetic or magnetically conductive element. The first connector 51 is disposed on the kick plate 3, and the second connector (not shown) is disposed on the outer wall surface of the corresponding wall panel of the storage cabinet 1. In another embodiment, the first connector 51 is a magnetic element, the wall panel of the storage cabinet 1 is a magnetically conductive element, and the second connector is a portion 4 of the wall panel of the storage cabinet 1. It should be noted that the aforementioned magnetic element can be a magnet.

[0042] like Figures 1-5 As shown, each edge of the bottom perimeter of the storage cabinet 1 is defined as a bottom edge 11, and at least one kick plate 3 on the bottom edge 11 includes at least two sub-kick plates 31 arranged sequentially along its own length direction. Schematic, the kick plates 3 on two bottom edges 11 arranged relatively spaced along the length direction of the storage cabinet 1 include at least two sub-kick plates 31. In this embodiment, the kick plates 3 on two bottom edges 11 arranged relatively spaced along the width direction of the storage cabinet 1 include at least two sub-kick plates 31. The sub-kick plates 31 are provided with the aforementioned first connecting member 51.

[0043] The casters are arranged in groups, with at least two groups, spaced apart along the length of the storage cabinet 1. Within each group, the casters are spaced apart along the width of the storage cabinet 1. Specifically, at least one caster is a fixed wheel 22, with its rotation axis extending along the width of the storage cabinet 1. At least one caster is also a swivel wheel 21, equipped with a brake 211. Thus, the swivel wheel 21 provides flexibility for the movement of the storage cabinet 1 and, in conjunction with the brake 211, facilitates easy movement and precise positioning on various terrains. The brake 211 improves the stability of the multi-functional vehicle when stationary. The fixed wheel 22 enhances stability during straight-line travel, facilitating stable forward movement. Illustratively, there may be two, three, or four groups of casters.

[0044] In this embodiment, the description assumes three sets of casters. Specifically, each set contains two casters. For example... Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the two sets of casters on both sides are swivel casters 21. Along the length of the storage cabinet 1, the caster located in the middle of the swivel casters 21 is a fixed caster 22.

[0045] In addition, such as Figures 1-5 As shown, the storage cabinet 1 is divided into at least two functional areas, each with its own storage space 10. It is understandable that this division of functional areas increases space utilization.

[0046] At least two functional areas are arranged sequentially along the length of the storage cabinet 1. Each functional area is a waste storage area 12 and a storage area, with at least one storage area. This allows for better space division. The waste storage area 12 is equipped with a waste bin 6 for storing waste, and the inner cavity of the waste bin 6 is the accommodating space 10 of the waste storage area 12.

[0047] This is illustrative; there may be one, two, three, or more storage areas. There may be three, two, four, or more functional areas. For example, the functional areas are arranged sequentially along the length of storage cabinet 1.

[0048] In this embodiment, an example with four functional areas and three storage areas will be provided. The three storage areas are defined as the first storage area 13, the second storage area 14, and the third storage area 15. The waste storage area 12, the first storage area 13, and the second storage area 14 are arranged sequentially along the length of the storage cabinet 1, and the third storage area 15 is located above the first storage area 13 and the second storage area 14.

[0049] Furthermore, the aforementioned second storage area 14 can be located between the waste storage area 12 and the first storage area 13. This embodiment will be described using the example of the first storage area 13 being located between the waste storage area 12 and the second storage area 14. Specifically, as... Figure 4 As shown, the first storage area 13 is provided with at least one drawer 131. Schematic, there may be one drawer 131 or at least two drawers 131 arranged sequentially along the height of the storage cabinet 1. The interior cavity of each drawer 131 constitutes the accommodating space of the first storage area 13. Figure 4 As shown, the second storage area 14 is provided with at least one partition 141 for placing items. Schematic, there may be one partition or at least two partitions arranged at intervals along the height of the storage cabinet 1. The partitions 141 divide the second storage area 14 into at least two storage spaces 142, each storage space 142 forming the accommodating space 10 of the second storage area 14. The third storage area may be equipped with drawers or partitions.

[0050] In addition, such as Figure 3 As shown, the storage cabinet 1 also includes cabinet doors 17 installed in the garbage storage area 12 and the second storage area 14.

[0051] In addition, such as Figures 3-5As shown, the two wall panels of the storage cabinet 1, which are arranged at intervals along its own length, are both defined as the first wall panels 16. One of the two first wall panels 16 is equipped with a handle 161 for easy pushing and pulling. Thus, when the multi-functional vehicle is used as a tool cart, the tool cart can be moved by applying force to the handle 161.

[0052] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0053] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the patent protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A multi-purpose vehicle, comprising: A storage cabinet, wherein the storage cabinet is provided with a storage space for storing items; Casters are rotatably mounted on the bottom of the storage cabinet; The feature is that a kick plate is provided on at least one edge of the bottom perimeter of the storage cabinet. The kick plate is arranged to be able to flip up and down relative to the storage cabinet, so that the multi-functional vehicle has a first state of being used as a floor cabinet and a second state of being used as a tool cart. In the first state, the kick plate is flipped down to a vertical arrangement and is located at least in front of the casters. In the second state, the kick plate is flipped up to a position above the casters.

2. The utility vehicle of claim 1, characterized in that, Each edge of the bottom perimeter of the storage cabinet is provided with a kick plate. When the multi-functional vehicle is in the first state, the casters are located within the area enclosed by each kick plate.

3. The multi-functional vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The two opposite edges of the kickboard are defined as the first edge and the second edge, respectively. The first edge of the kickboard is rotatably disposed on the corresponding edge of the storage cabinet, and the rotation axis of the kickboard extends along the length direction of the first edge. When the multi-functional vehicle is in the first state, the first edge is the top edge of the kickboard.

4. The utility vehicle of claim 3, characterized in that, Each edge of the bottom perimeter of the storage cabinet is defined as the bottom edge, and at least one of the bottom edges has a kickboard including at least two sub-kickboards arranged sequentially along its own length.

5. The utility vehicle of claim 1, characterized in that, When the multi-functional vehicle is in the second state, the kick plate is arranged vertically and constrained to the outer wall of the corresponding wall panel of the storage cabinet by a connecting structure.

6. The utility vehicle of claim 5, characterized in that, The connection structure is a magnetic structure, which includes a first connector and a second connector that can magnetically attract each other. One of the first connector and the second connector is a magnetic component, and the other is a magnetic component or a magnetically conductive component. The first connector is disposed on the kick plate, and the second connector is disposed on the outer wall surface of the corresponding wall panel of the storage cabinet. Alternatively, the first connector may be a magnetic component, the wall panel of the storage cabinet may be a magnetically conductive component, and the second connector may be a portion of the wall panel of the storage cabinet.

7. The utility vehicle of claim 1, further characterized by, The casters are arranged in groups, with at least two groups, and are spaced apart along the length of the storage cabinet. In each group of casters, the casters are spaced apart along the width of the storage cabinet.

8. The utility vehicle of claim 7, characterized in that, At least one of the casters is a fixed caster, and at least one of the casters is a swivel caster, and the swivel caster is equipped with a brake.

9. The utility vehicle of any of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The storage cabinet is divided into at least two functional areas, and each functional area is provided with the storage space.

10. The utility vehicle of claim 9, characterized in that, At least two of the functional areas are arranged sequentially along the length of the storage cabinet. Each functional area is a waste storage area and a storage area, and there is at least one storage area.

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