A recyclable folding turnover box for automobile assembly

By designing a docking structure between the folding bottom plate and the side plate, and a worm gear transmission locking mechanism, the problems of the turnover box not being able to be folded, insufficient side plate strength, and poor locking reliability were solved, thus achieving efficient storage and safe transportation.

CN224676658UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25WUHAN XINCHANG IND & TRADE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522075043.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-26
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-09-26

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Technical Problem

Existing automotive assembly turnover boxes suffer from several problems, including the inability to fold, resulting in excessive space consumption during empty box storage and return transport; insufficient strength of the side panel connection structure; poor locking reliability; and cumbersome operation.

Method used

A recyclable folding turnover box for automotive assemblies was designed. The bottom plate and side plates are folded together by connecting shafts. Combined with a worm gear drive locking structure, the side plates are stably connected. The structural strength is enhanced by strengthening the frame, and convenient operation points and locking methods are provided.

Benefits of technology

It enables efficient folding and storage of empty boxes, reduces storage and return costs, ensures the stability of side panels during transportation, prevents parts from slipping, simplifies operation steps, and improves service life and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of automobile assembly recyclable folding turnover boxes, it is related to turnover equipment technical field for logistics transportation, including bottom plate, first side plate, second side plate and locking structure;Bottom plate side is equipped with butt joint groove, and fixed with reinforcing framework;The rotating rod of locking structure is installed in the top of second side plate by hinged lug, two ends are connected with clamping rod, clamping rod and clamping block are in agreement, worm wheel is fixed on rotating rod, worm wheel is engaged with worm, hexagonal groove is equipped in the top of worm and is installed in second side plate by hinged support. Box body is unfolded or folded by first side plate and second side plate relative bottom plate folding, worm drives worm wheel to drive rotating rod rotation, so that clamping rod and clamping block are clamped and locked, realize the stable connection between side plate. The turnover box can be recycled and folded, save empty box storage and transportation space, locking structure has self-locking function, high bearing strength, convenient operation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of turnover equipment for logistics and transportation, and more specifically, to a recyclable and foldable turnover box for automobile assemblies. Background Technology

[0002] In the automotive manufacturing and supply chain logistics process, turnover boxes are used to carry and protect automotive components (such as engines, transmissions, and chassis modules) during production, assembly, warehousing, and transportation. This is to prevent surface damage or structural deformation of components due to collisions and friction during handling, while also improving logistics efficiency. As a key auxiliary device in the automotive industry chain, the structural rationality of turnover boxes directly affects transportation safety, storage convenience, and overall logistics costs.

[0003] Existing automotive assembly turnover boxes have the following shortcomings: First, traditional fixed turnover boxes cannot be folded when empty, resulting in a large amount of space being occupied during storage and return, increasing warehousing and transportation costs; second, the connection structure between the side panels and the bottom panel of some folding turnover boxes is not strong enough, making them prone to deformation when bearing heavy objects such as automotive assemblies, affecting their service life; third, the locking mechanism between the side panels mostly adopts a simple buckle or pin design, resulting in poor locking reliability, and the locking may fail due to vibration during transportation, posing a risk of parts slipping off; fourth, the folding and unfolding operation steps are cumbersome, lacking convenient force application points and transmission mechanisms, affecting the work efficiency of operators. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems in the related technologies, this utility model proposes a recyclable and foldable turnover box for automobile assemblies to overcome the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the existing related technologies.

[0005] Therefore, the specific technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A recyclable foldable turnover box for automotive assemblies includes a base plate structure, with first side plate structures connected to both sides of the base plate structure and second side plate structures connected to the other two sides of the base plate structure. A locking structure is connected to the second side plate structure. The base plate structure, the first side plate structure, and the second side plate structure can achieve a folding and deformation function. The first side plate structure and the second side plate structure can achieve a convenient locking connection function through the locking structure.

[0007] Furthermore, the base plate structure includes a docking base plate, a docking groove, and a reinforcing frame. The docking base plate has a docking groove on its side, and a reinforcing frame is fixedly mounted on the docking base plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the first side plate structure includes a first folding plate, a first docking shaft, a first baffle, and a locking block. The bottom end of the first folding plate is provided with a first docking shaft, the two sides of the first folding plate are fixedly provided with first baffles, and the top end of the first folding plate is provided with a locking block. The first folding plate is rotatably docked with the docking grooves on both sides of the docking base plate through the first docking shaft.

[0009] Furthermore, the second side plate structure includes a second folding plate, a connecting ear, a second docking shaft, a mounting top plate, a grip groove, and a second baffle. The bottom end of the second folding plate is fixedly provided with a connecting ear, and the second docking shaft is fixedly connected to the connecting ear. The second folding plate is rotatably docked with the docking grooves on the other two sides of the docking bottom plate through the second docking shaft. The second folding plate is provided with a grip groove, and the two sides of the second folding plate are fixedly provided with second baffles.

[0010] Furthermore, the locking structure includes a rotating rod, a hinged lug, a locking rod, a worm gear, a worm, a hexagonal groove, and a hinged support. The rotating rod is rotatably connected to the hinged lug, which is fixedly installed on the top of the second folding plate. The two ends of the rotating rod are fixedly connected to the locking rod, which engages with the locking block. A worm gear is fixedly connected to the rotating rod, and the worm gear engages with the worm. The worm is rotatably connected to the hinged support, and a hexagonal groove is provided at the top of the worm. The worm is rotatably connected to one side of the top of the second folding plate through the hinged support.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] 1. The first and second side panels are rotatably connected to the bottom plate via a docking shaft, and can be folded relative to the bottom plate to a flat state, realizing the folding and storage of the empty box, greatly reducing the space occupied during storage and return, and reducing logistics costs;

[0013] 2. The locking structure adopts worm gear transmission. Utilizing the self-locking characteristics of the worm gear, it can effectively prevent the rotating rod from rotating due to vibration or external force, ensuring the stable engagement of the locking rod and the locking block, and avoiding the side plate from loosening and causing the parts to slip off during transportation;

[0014] 3. A grip groove is provided on the second side plate to facilitate the operator to apply force when folding or unfolding; the first baffle and the second baffle cooperate to form a complete side enclosure to prevent internal parts from slipping off; the hexagonal groove design is compatible with commonly used hexagonal wrenches, simplifying the locking operation steps. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of a recyclable and foldable turnover box for automobile assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom plate structure of a recyclable foldable turnover box for automobile assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second side panel structure of a recyclable foldable turnover box for automobile assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first side panel structure of a recyclable foldable turnover box for automobile assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the locking structure of a recyclable foldable turnover box for automobile assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a partial view of the locking structure of a recyclable foldable turnover box for an automobile assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] In the picture:

[0023] 1. First side plate structure; 101. First folding plate; 102. First docking shaft; 103. First baffle; 104. Locking block; 2. Second side plate structure; 201. Second folding plate; 202. Connecting ear; 203. Second docking shaft; 204. Mounting top plate; 205. Grip groove; 206. Second baffle; 3. Base plate structure; 301. Dating base plate; 302. Dating groove; 303. Reinforcing frame; 4. Locking structure; 401. Rotating rod; 402. Hinge support ear; 403. Locking rod; 404. Worm gear; 405. Worm; 406. Hexagonal groove; 407. Hinge support. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a recyclable and foldable turnover box for automobile assemblies is provided.

[0026] like Figure 1-6As shown, the recyclable foldable turnover box for automobile assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes a base plate structure 3, with a first side plate structure 1 connected to both sides of the base plate structure 3, and a second side plate structure 2 connected to the other two sides of the base plate structure 3. A locking structure 4 is connected to the second side plate structure 2. The base plate structure 3, the first side plate structure 1, and the second side plate structure 2 realize a folding and deformation function. The first side plate structure 1 and the second side plate structure 2 realize a convenient locking connection function through the locking structure 4.

[0027] The base plate structure 3 includes a docking base plate 301, a docking groove 302, and a reinforcing frame 303. The docking base plate 301 has a docking groove 302 on its side, and the reinforcing frame 303 is fixedly mounted on the docking base plate 301.

[0028] The base plate structure 3, as the basic load-bearing component of the turnover box, mainly provides overall structural support, rotational connection with the side plate structure, and enhanced load-bearing strength. The docking base plate 301 provides a planar load-bearing surface for the box, and the docking groove 302 on its side is the core connection structure, rotatably docking with the first docking shaft 102 of the first side plate structure 1 and the second docking shaft 203 of the second side plate structure 2, providing a fulcrum for folding movement. This allows the side plates to be deformed relative to the base plate, either standing upright to form the box or folded flat for storage. The reinforcing frame 303 fixed to the docking base plate 301 increases the structural strength and rigidity of the base plate, preventing deformation of the turnover box when carrying heavy objects such as automobile assemblies, and ensuring overall structural stability.

[0029] The first side plate structure 1 includes a first folding plate 101, a first docking shaft 102, a first baffle 103, and a locking block 104. The first folding plate 101 is provided with a first docking shaft 102 at its bottom end, and the first baffle 103 is fixedly provided on both sides of the first folding plate 101. The locking block 104 is provided at the top end of the first folding plate 101. The first folding plate 101 is rotatably docked with the docking grooves 302 on both sides of the docking base plate 301 through the first docking shaft 102.

[0030] The first side panel structure 1 is the core component constituting the short side of the box. It realizes the switching between unfolding and folding of the box through a folding movement, and cooperates with other structures to realize the limiting and locking functions. The first folding plate 101 is the main body of the side panel. The first docking shaft 102 at its bottom end is inserted into the docking groove 302 of the bottom plate structure 3 to form a rotating pair, so that the first folding plate 101 can be folded upward around the docking shaft to a vertical state to form the short side of the box or folded downward to fit against the bottom plate to form a folded state. The first baffle 103 fixed on both sides cooperates with the second baffle 206 of the second side panel structure 2 to form a complete boundary of the side enclosure when the box is unfolded, preventing the internal automotive assembly components from sliding off the side. At the same time, it limits the second side panel structure 2 during the folding process to avoid excessive collision between the side panels. The locking block 104 set at the top directly engages with the locking rod 403 of the locking structure 4. As a key interface for locking connection, the first side panel structure 1 and the second side panel structure 2 are rigidly fixed by engaging with the locking rod 403.

[0031] The second side plate structure 2 includes a second folding plate 201, a connecting ear 202, a second docking shaft 203, a mounting top plate 204, a grip groove 205, and a second baffle 206. The bottom end of the second folding plate 201 is fixedly provided with a connecting ear 202, and the second docking shaft 203 is fixedly connected to the connecting ear 202. The second folding plate 201 is rotatably docked with the docking grooves 302 on the other two sides of the docking bottom plate 301 through the second docking shaft 203. The second folding plate 201 is provided with a grip groove 205, and the second baffle 206 is fixedly provided on both sides of the second folding plate 201.

[0032] The second side panel structure 2 is the core component constituting the long side of the box. Its function is similar to that of the first side panel structure 1, but it adds a design for convenient handling and a base for the installation of the locking structure. The second folding plate 201 is the main body of the side panel. Its bottom end is fixed by the second docking shaft 203 through the connecting ear 202 and inserted into the docking groove 302 of the bottom plate structure 3 to form a rotating pair parallel to the first side panel structure 1, so as to realize the folding deformation around the docking shaft to stand up or lay flat. The opening of the grip groove 205 provides a gripping point for the operator, which is convenient to apply force to the second folding plate 201 during folding or unfolding, and improves the ease of operation. The second baffles 206 fixed on both sides correspond to the first baffles 103 of the first side panel structure 1, and together form a complete enclosure on the side of the box, which enhances the cargo limiting effect. The top structure, such as the installation of the top plate 204 or directly through the surface, provides an installation platform for the locking structure 4. The locking structure 4 is stably fixed by the hinged support ear 402 and the hinged support 407 to ensure that it can effectively act on the first side panel structure 1 when the box is unfolded.

[0033] The locking structure 4 includes a rotating rod 401, a hinged lug 402, a locking rod 403, a worm gear 404, a worm 405, a hexagonal groove 406, and a hinged support 407. The rotating rod 401 is rotatably connected to the hinged lug 402, which is fixedly installed on the top of the second folding plate 201. The two ends of the rotating rod 401 are fixedly connected to the locking rod 403, which engages with the locking block 104. The worm gear 404 is fixedly connected to the rotating rod 401, and the worm gear 404 engages with the worm 405. The worm 405 is rotatably connected to the hinged support 407. The top of the worm 405 has a hexagonal groove 406, and the worm 405 is rotatably connected to one side of the top of the second folding plate 201 through the hinged support 407.

[0034] The locking structure 4 is a key component for achieving stable fixation of the box in its unfolded state. It achieves rigid locking between the first side panel structure 1 and the second side panel structure 2 through mechanical transmission and also has an anti-loosening function. The rotating rod 401 is rotatably mounted on the top of the second folding plate 201 via a hinged lug 402. The locking rods 403 at both ends of the rod 401 can swing as the rotating rod 401 rotates. When the locking rods 403 engage with the locking blocks 104 of the first side panel structure 1, the first and second side panel structures are fixed together, maintaining the three-dimensional shape of the box. The worm gear 404 and the worm 405 form a... The core of the transmission system is formed by the operator inserting a hexagonal wrench into the hexagonal slot 406 to rotate the worm gear 405, which drives the worm wheel 404 and the rotating rod 401 to rotate synchronously, achieving precise engagement of the locking rod 403. Due to the self-locking characteristic of the worm gear transmission, the worm wheel cannot drive the worm in the opposite direction, which can effectively prevent the rotating rod 401 from rotating due to vibration or external force, and prevent the locking rod 403 from disengaging from the locking block 104, ensuring the structural stability of the turnover box during transportation. The hinged support 407 provides rotational support for the worm gear 405, ensuring the smoothness of the transmission process.

[0035] To facilitate understanding of the above-mentioned technical solutions of this utility model, the working principle or operation method of this utility model in actual process will be described in detail below.

[0036] The first folding plate 101 and the second folding plate 201 are rotatably connected to the docking base plate 301, allowing the folding plates to be laid flat or folded upright. The folding plates are mutually limited by the first baffle 103 and the second baffle 206. At the same time, the locking structure 4 can lock the two folding plates together to maintain the state of the box. The rotating rod 401 of the locking structure 4 can be adjusted through the hexagonal groove 406 of the worm gear 405. A hexagonal wrench is inserted into the hexagonal groove 406, and then the wrench can be adjusted. The worm gear 405 is driven to rotate, and through the transmission of the worm gear 405 to the worm wheel 404, the worm wheel 404 drives the rotating rod 401 to rotate. The rotating rod 401 then drives the locking rod 403 to rotate and lock into the locking block 104, realizing the locking and docking between the two folding plates. It should be noted that two sets of worm wheels 404 and worm gear 405 are symmetrically arranged. The worm wheel 404 cannot drive the worm gear 405 in the opposite direction. Therefore, the rotation locking in this way can prevent the rotating rod 401 from rotating on its own.

[0037] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A recyclable and foldable turnover box for automotive assemblies, characterized in that, It includes a base plate structure (3), with a first side plate structure (1) connected to both sides of the base plate structure (3), and a second side plate structure (2) connected to the other two sides of the base plate structure (3). A locking structure (4) is connected to the second side plate structure (2). The base plate structure (3), the first side plate structure (1), and the second side plate structure (2) can achieve a folding and deformation function. The first side plate structure (1) and the second side plate structure (2) can achieve a convenient locking connection function through the locking structure (4).

2. The recyclable foldable turnover box for automotive assemblies according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate structure (3) includes a docking base plate (301), a docking groove (302), and a reinforcing frame (303). The docking base plate (301) has a docking groove (302) on its side and a reinforcing frame (303) is fixed on the docking base plate (301).

3. The recyclable foldable turnover box for automotive assemblies according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first side plate structure (1) includes a first folding plate (101), a first docking shaft (102), a first baffle (103), and a locking block (104). The bottom end of the first folding plate (101) is provided with the first docking shaft (102), and the first baffle (103) is fixedly provided on both sides of the first folding plate (101).

4. The recyclable foldable turnover box for automotive assemblies according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top of the first folding plate (101) is provided with a locking block (104), and the first folding plate (101) is rotatably connected to the docking grooves (302) on both sides of the docking base plate (301) through the first docking shaft (102).

5. A recyclable foldable turnover box for automotive assemblies according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second side plate structure (2) includes a second folding plate (201), a connecting ear (202), a second docking shaft (203), a mounting top plate (204), a grip groove (205), and a second baffle (206). The bottom end of the second folding plate (201) is fixedly provided with a connecting ear (202), and the second docking shaft (203) is fixedly connected to the connecting ear (202).

6. A recyclable foldable turnover box for automotive assemblies according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second folding plate (201) is rotatably connected to the docking grooves (302) on the other two sides of the docking base plate (301) via the second docking shaft (203). The second folding plate (201) is provided with a gripping groove (205), and the second baffle (206) is fixedly provided on both sides of the second folding plate (201).

7. A recyclable and foldable turnover box for automotive assemblies according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking structure (4) includes a rotating rod (401), a hinged lug (402), a locking rod (403), a worm gear (404), a worm (405), a hexagonal groove (406), and a hinged support (407). The rotating rod (401) is rotatably connected to the hinged lug (402), which is fixedly installed on the top of the second folding plate (201). The two ends of the rotating rod (401) are fixedly connected to the locking rod (403), which engages with the locking block (104).

8. A recyclable foldable turnover box for automotive assemblies according to claim 7, characterized in that, A worm gear (404) is fixedly connected to the rotating rod (401), and a worm (405) is fitted to the worm gear (404). The worm (405) is rotatably connected to a hinge support (407). A hexagonal groove (406) is opened at the top of the worm (405). The worm (405) is rotatably connected to one side of the top of the second folding plate (201) through the hinge support (407).