A clay storage box

Abstract

The application discloses a clay storage box, which comprises a box body and a cover body, wherein the box body and the cover body are rotationally connected; the box body is used for storing clay; the cover body can be opened or closed to the box body through rotation; a locking mechanism is arranged on the box body; a lock catch matched with the locking mechanism is arranged on the cover body; an elastic member is arranged between the cover body and the box body; and the elastic member is used for rotating the cover body to open the box body. When the cover body is pressed to rotate and close to the box body, the lock catch and the locking mechanism are connected and locked under the action of the pressing force. When the cover body is pressed again, the lock catch and the locking mechanism are connected and unlocked under the action of the pressing force. The cover body is rotated to open the box body under the action of the elastic member. A user only needs to press to realize the locking and unlocking of the cover body, and the operation is labor-saving, and the use experience is better.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of children's toy technology, and more specifically to a clay storage box. Background Technology

[0002] Clay, as a highly creative and malleable craft material, is widely loved and appreciated for its rich colors, diverse textures, and ease of shaping, satisfying people's need to unleash their boundless creativity. Currently, there are many types of clay materials, including polymer clay, modeling clay, paper clay, bread clay, playdough, and super light clay. Clay materials themselves have certain characteristics; for example, they easily dry and harden when exposed to air, affecting their malleability and causing them to lose their original flexibility and workability. Furthermore, due to the wide variety of clay materials and the frequent use of different colors and textures in crafting, proper storage and transport of clay materials becomes a crucial issue. Traditional storage methods often involve using ordinary plastic bags to store clay, which cannot effectively isolate it from air, causing the clay to dry easily, and the plastic bags are prone to damage. To address the aforementioned issues, Chinese utility model patent CN205525655U discloses a packaging box for modeling clay toys. The box includes a bottom shell and a top cover, which are flip-connected, forming a cavity for holding the modeling clay toys. The box opens and closes by flipping the bottom shell and top cover together. The box also includes a rocker and a handle. This technical solution uses the bottom shell and top cover to create a cavity for holding the modeling clay toys, protecting them and facilitating transport, thus solving the problem of traditional bagged storage being difficult to carry. However, the top cover and bottom shell are connected by fasteners and protrusions. In actual use, the fasteners and protrusions need precise alignment to complete the connection. When opening the box, the user needs to find the engagement point of the fasteners and protrusions and apply appropriate force to unlock them. This makes it difficult for children or users with poor hand dexterity to open the box independently. Therefore, there is a need for a clay storage device that can achieve labor-saving opening and closing of the cover. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide a clay storage box that uses a locking mechanism and a latch to lock and unlock the lid. By adding an elastic element, the user can lock and unlock the lid simply by pressing, which is less strenuous and provides a better user experience.

[0004] This application provides a clay storage box, including a box body and a lid, which are rotatably connected. The box body is used to store clay, and the lid can be opened or closed by rotation. A locking mechanism is installed on the box body, and a latch adapted to the locking mechanism is provided on the lid. An elastic element is installed between the lid and the box body, which is used to rotate the lid to open. When the lid is pressed and rotated to close with the box body, the latch and the locking mechanism are locked under the pressure. When the lid is pressed again, the latch and the locking mechanism are unlocked under the pressure, and the lid is opened by rotation under the action of the elastic element.

[0005] In this technical solution, the box and the lid are combined by a rotating connection, providing a relatively flexible and stable opening and closing mode. The locking mechanism and the latch work together to lock and unlock the lid. When the lid is closed, the latch can engage with the locking mechanism under pressure to lock, ensuring that the lid will not easily loosen under normal circumstances, thus ensuring the airtightness of the clay inside the box and effectively preventing the clay from drying and hardening due to exposure to air. When it is necessary to open the lid, pressure is applied again, and the latch and the locking mechanism can engage to unlock. This unlocking operation is simple and convenient, and can quickly open the lid. The locking mechanism can be a common push-button lock, which usually consists of a movable latch and a matching lock groove. The latch is kept in an extended state under the action of a spring. When the lid is closed, the latch is pressed into the lock groove under pressure, thus locking. An elastic element is installed between the lid and the box. The function of the elastic element is to automatically drive the lid to rotate and open the box after the lid is unlocked, making the opening process of the lid easier and improving the overall user satisfaction with the product.

[0006] As an improvement, a rotating shaft is installed on the cover, and the box is provided with a connecting seat adapted to the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft and the connecting seat are rotatably connected. In this technical solution, the rotating shaft is the key component for the rotatable connection between the cover and the box. The rotating shaft and the connecting seat are connected and cooperate to realize the rotatable connection between the cover and the box, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the box. The connection structure is simple and the rotatable cooperation is reliable.

[0007] As an improvement, the elastic element is mounted on a rotating shaft, with one end abutting against the inner wall of the housing and the other end abutting against the inner wall of the lid. In this technical solution, the elastic element is a torsion spring, which is mounted on the rotating shaft, allowing for a tight connection between the elastic element and the shaft. When the lid rotates, the elastic element generates a reaction force through its contact with the inner wall of the housing, providing elastic support for the lid. When the lid is pressed or rotated to close with the housing, the elastic element is twisted, storing elastic potential energy. When the lid is unlocked, the elastic element releases the stored elastic potential energy, pushing the lid to automatically spring open, allowing the lid to open quickly and automatically, reducing the need for manual opening by the user.

[0008] As an improvement, the inner wall of the cover is provided with a slot for installing and limiting the other end of the elastic element. In this technical solution, the slot is set on the inner wall of the cover and can be adapted to the shape of the other end of the elastic element. It is a structure specifically designed for installing and limiting the elastic element. The other end of the elastic element is fixed to the cover by the slot, ensuring that the elastic element will not shift during operation.

[0009] As an improvement, the connecting seat is provided with a first through hole adapted to the rotating shaft, and the end of the rotating shaft is provided with a guide slope. The rotating shaft is inserted into the first through hole through the guide slope, so that the cover is rotatably mounted on the box. In this technical solution, the first through hole is used to accommodate the rotating shaft, realizing the rotatable connection between the cover and the box. The guide slope at the end of the rotating shaft is used to guide the rotating shaft to be smoothly inserted into the first through hole. The design of the guide slope greatly simplifies the installation process of the cover and the box. During installation, it is not necessary to precisely align the position of the rotating shaft and the first through hole, so that the rotating shaft can be smoothly inserted into the first through hole, reducing installation time and difficulty, and making installation less strenuous.

[0010] As an improvement, a handle is rotatably mounted on the box. In this technical solution, the addition of a handle to the box allows the user to easily lift or move the storage box. The handle can rotate, and the user can fold it up as needed, thereby saving space and making it more convenient to store the storage box when not in use.

[0011] As an improvement, a middle frame is fitted onto the box body, and the middle frame has an installation opening for accommodating the lid. In this technical solution, the middle frame, fitted onto the box body, is typically a frame structure surrounding the box body, serving both protective and decorative purposes. The shape and size of the installation opening are adapted to the lid, and the installation opening serves to position and fix the lid, ensuring that the lid can be accurately installed on the box body and form a whole with the box body, thus ensuring the structural stability of the entire storage box.

[0012] As an improvement, the handle is connected to a handle buckle, the middle frame has a second through hole adapted to the handle buckle, and the box body has a third through hole adapted to the handle buckle. The handle buckle passes through the second through hole and connects to the third through hole, allowing the handle to be rotatably mounted on the box body. In this technical solution, the cooperation between the handle buckle and the second through hole of the middle frame and the third through hole of the box body ensures that the handle will not loosen or fall off during use, providing a stable grip point. The design of the handle buckle makes the installation of the handle simpler, reduces external obtrusiveness, and makes the overall appearance of the storage box cleaner and more beautiful.

[0013] As an improvement, the inner wall of the middle frame is provided with locking ribs, and the middle frame is tightly fitted to the box body through the locking ribs. In this technical solution, the locking ribs are set on the inner wall of the middle frame, usually multiple raised ribs, for tight fit with the outer wall of the box body. The locking ribs maintain a tight fit between the middle frame and the box body by relying on the elastic deformation and friction of the locking ribs, making the storage box more reliable during use.

[0014] As an improvement, the cover is provided with a pressing part for applying force, and the pressing part is a recessed structure. In this technical solution, the pressing part is located on the surface of the cover, providing clear operation guidance for the user. The user can intuitively find the pressing position without groping or guessing, which improves the convenience of operation. The design of the pressing part as a recessed structure conforms to the ergonomic principle, allowing the user to apply force more naturally when pressing, reducing fatigue during operation.

[0015] As an improvement, the handle is provided with a positioning protrusion, and the middle frame is provided with a positioning groove that matches the positioning protrusion. The positioning protrusion connects to or disconnects from the positioning groove by rotation. When the positioning protrusion is connected to the positioning groove, the handle is perpendicular to the middle frame. In this technical solution, the handle achieves rotational positioning through the cooperation of the positioning protrusion and the positioning groove. The middle frame is made of plastic, giving the positioning groove a certain degree of material elasticity. The user can rotate the handle to make the positioning protrusion enter or leave the positioning groove, thereby achieving rotational positioning or release of the handle. When the positioning protrusion is connected to the positioning groove, the handle is fixed in a vertical use state, making it convenient for the user to carry or move the storage box. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a clay storage box according to this application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of a clay storage box according to this application.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cover body in this application.

[0019] Figure 4 For this application Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the middle frame and the box body in this application.

[0021] Figure 6 For this application Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of point B in the middle.

[0022] Figure 7 For this application Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of point C.

[0023] The figure shows: 1. Box body; 11. Locking mechanism; 12. Connecting seat; 121. First through hole; 13. Middle frame; 131. Second through hole; 132. Locking rib; 133. Positioning groove; 14. Third through hole; 2. Cover body; 21. Lock; 22. Rotating shaft; 221. Guide slope; 23. Slot; 24. Pressing part; 3. Elastic element; 4. Handle; 41. Handle buckle; 42. Positioning protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To better understand this application, various aspects of this application will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these detailed descriptions are merely illustrative of exemplary embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of this application in any way. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same elements.

[0025] In the accompanying drawings, the thickness, size, and shape of the objects have been slightly exaggerated for illustrative purposes. The drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not drawn to scale.

[0026] It should also be understood that the terms "comprising," "including," "having," "containing," and "including," when used in this specification, indicate the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The terms "first," "second," etc., are primarily used to distinguish different devices, elements, or components (the specific types and constructions may be the same or different), and are not intended to indicate or imply the relative importance or quantity of the indicated devices, elements, or components. Unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0027] Furthermore, it should be noted that the terms "installation," "setting," "equipped with," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; 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, or an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components; they can refer to a direct installation on another component or the possible presence of another intermediate component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the specification of this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, this application discloses a clay storage box, including a box body 1 and a lid 2, which are rotatably connected. The box body 1 is used to store clay, and the lid 2 can be opened or closed by rotating the box body 1. A locking mechanism 11 is installed on the box body 1, and a latch 21 adapted to the locking mechanism 11 is provided on the lid 2. The box body 1 and the lid 2 are combined by rotating the connection, providing a relatively flexible and stable opening and closing mode. The locking mechanism 11 and the latch 21 cooperate to lock and unlock the lid 2. An elastic element 3 is installed between the lid 2 and the box body 1. The elastic element 3 is used to rotate the lid 2 to open. When the lid 2 is closed with the box body 1, the latch 21 can be locked with the locking mechanism 11 under pressure, ensuring that the lid 2 will not easily loosen under normal circumstances, thereby ensuring that the contents of the box body 1 are secure. The sealing properties of the clay effectively prevent it from drying and hardening due to exposure to air. When it is necessary to open the cover 2, pressure is applied again, and the latch 21 and locking mechanism 11 can be connected and unlocked. This unlocking operation is simple and convenient, and the cover 2 can be opened quickly. The locking mechanism 11 can be a common push-button lock, which usually consists of a movable latch and a matching lock groove. The latch is kept extended under the action of a spring. When the cover 2 is closed with the box 1, the latch is pressed into the lock groove under the action of pressure, thereby locking. An elastic element 3 is installed between the cover 2 and the box 1. The function of the elastic element 3 is to automatically drive the cover 2 to rotate and open the box 1 after the cover 2 is unlocked, making the opening process of the cover 2 easier and improving the overall user satisfaction with the product.

[0029] More specifically, such as Figures 2 to 4As shown, a rotating shaft 22 is installed on the cover 2, and a connecting seat 12 adapted to the rotating shaft 22 is provided on the box 1. The rotating shaft 22 is rotatably connected to the connecting seat 12. The rotating shaft 22 is the key component for the rotatable connection between the cover 2 and the box 1. The rotating shaft 22 and the connecting seat 12 are connected and cooperated to realize the rotatable connection between the cover 2 and the box 1, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the box 1. The connection structure is simple and the rotatable cooperation is reliable.

[0030] More specifically, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the elastic element 3 is fitted onto the rotating shaft 22. One end of the elastic element 3 abuts against the inner wall of the housing 1, and the other end of the elastic element 3 abuts against the inner wall of the cover 2. The elastic element 3 is a torsion spring. The elastic element 3 is fitted onto the rotating shaft 22, so that the elastic element 3 and the rotating shaft 22 are tightly connected. When the cover 2 rotates, the elastic element 3 will generate a reaction force by abutting against the inner wall of the housing 1, thereby providing elastic support for the cover 2. When the cover 2 is pressed or rotated to close with the housing 1, the elastic element 3 will be twisted, thereby storing elastic potential energy. When the cover 2 is unlocked, the elastic element 3 releases the stored elastic potential energy, pushing the cover 2 to automatically pop open, so that the cover 2 can be opened quickly and automatically, reducing the steps of manually opening the cover 2 for the user.

[0031] More specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the inner wall of the cover 2 is provided with a slot 23. The slot 23 is used to install and limit the other end of the elastic element 3. The slot 23 is set on the inner wall of the cover 2 and can be adapted to the shape of the other end of the elastic element 3. It is a structure specifically used to install and limit the elastic element 3. The other end of the elastic element 3 is fixed to the cover 2 through the slot 23 to ensure that the elastic element 3 will not shift during operation.

[0032] More specifically, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the connecting seat 12 is provided with a first through hole 121 adapted to the rotating shaft 22. The end of the rotating shaft 22 is provided with a guide slope 221. The rotating shaft 22 is inserted into the first through hole 121 through the guide slope 221 so that the cover 2 is rotatably installed on the box 1. The first through hole 121 is used to accommodate the rotating shaft 22, realizing the rotatable connection between the cover 2 and the box 1. The guide slope 221 at the end of the rotating shaft 22 is used to guide the rotating shaft 22 to be smoothly inserted into the first through hole 121. The design of the guide slope 221 greatly simplifies the installation process of the cover 2 and the box 1. During installation, it is not necessary to precisely align the position of the rotating shaft 22 and the first through hole 121 to smoothly insert the rotating shaft 22 into the first through hole 121, reducing installation time and difficulty, and making installation easier.

[0033] More specifically, such as Figure 2As shown, a handle 4 is rotatably mounted on the box body 1. The addition of the handle 4 to the box body 1 allows the user to easily lift or move the storage box. The handle 4 can rotate, and the user can fold it up as needed to save space and make it more convenient to store the storage box when not in use.

[0034] More specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, a middle frame 13 is fitted onto the box body 1. The middle frame 13 has an installation opening for accommodating the lid 2. The middle frame 13 is fitted onto the box body 1 and is usually a frame structure that surrounds the box body 1, serving both protective and decorative purposes. The shape and size of the installation opening are adapted to the lid 2. The installation opening serves to position and fix the lid 2, ensuring that the lid 2 can be accurately installed on the box body 1 and form a whole with the box body 1, thus ensuring the structural stability of the entire storage box.

[0035] More specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, the handle 4 is connected to a handle buckle 41. The middle frame 13 is provided with a second through hole 131 that matches the handle buckle 41. The box body 1 is provided with a third through hole 14 that matches the handle buckle 41. The handle buckle 41 passes through the second through hole 131 and connects with the third through hole 14, so that the handle 4 can be rotated and installed on the box body 1. The cooperation between the handle buckle 41 and the second through hole 131 of the middle frame 13 and the third through hole 14 of the box body 1 ensures that the handle 4 will not loosen or fall off during use, and provides a stable grip point. The design of the handle buckle 41 makes the installation of the handle 4 simpler, reduces the external obtrusiveness, and makes the overall appearance of the storage box neater and more beautiful.

[0036] More specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, the inner wall of the middle frame 13 is provided with a locking rib 132. The middle frame 13 is tightly fitted to the box body 1 through the locking rib 132. The locking rib 132 is set on the inner wall of the middle frame 13, usually multiple protruding ribs, for tight fit with the outer wall of the box body 1. The locking rib 132, through its tight fit with the outer wall of the box body 1, relies on the elastic deformation and friction of the locking rib 132 to maintain the tight fit between the middle frame 13 and the box body 1, making the storage box more reliable during use.

[0037] More specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cover 2 is provided with a pressing part 24 for applying force. The pressing part 24 is a recessed structure and is located on the surface of the cover 2, providing clear operation guidance for the user. The user can intuitively find the pressing position without having to fumble or guess, which improves the convenience of operation. The design of the pressing part 24 as a recessed structure conforms to the ergonomic principle, allowing the user to apply force more naturally when pressing, reducing fatigue during operation.

[0038] More specifically, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the handle 4 is provided with a positioning protrusion 42, and the middle frame 13 is provided with a positioning groove 133 that matches the positioning protrusion 42. The positioning protrusion 42 can be connected to or disconnected from the positioning groove 133 by rotation. When the positioning protrusion 42 is connected to the positioning groove 133, the handle 4 is perpendicular to the middle frame 13 and maintains an upright use state. The handle 4 achieves rotational positioning through the cooperation of the positioning protrusion 42 and the positioning groove 133. The middle frame 13 is made of plastic, which gives the positioning groove 133 a certain material elasticity. The user can rotate the handle 4 to make the positioning protrusion 42 enter or leave the positioning groove 133, thereby realizing the rotational positioning or release of the handle 4. When the positioning protrusion 42 is connected to the positioning groove 133, the handle 4 is fixed in an upright state, which is convenient for the user to carry or move the storage box.

[0039] This application is not limited to the above-described preferred embodiments. Anyone can derive other products in various forms under the guidance of this application. However, regardless of any changes made to their shape or structure, any technical solution that is the same as or similar to that of this application falls within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A clay storage box, comprising a box body (1) and a lid (2), characterized in that, The box (1) and the cover (2) are rotatably connected. The box (1) is used to store clay. The cover (2) can be opened or closed by rotating. The box (1) is equipped with a locking mechanism (11). The cover (2) is provided with a latch (21) adapted to the locking mechanism (11). An elastic element (3) is installed between the cover (2) and the box (1). The elastic element (3) is used to make the cover (2) rotate open. When the cover (2) is pressed and rotated to close the box (1), the latch (21) and the locking mechanism (11) are connected and locked under the pressure. When the cover (2) is pressed again, the latch (21) and the locking mechanism (11) are connected and unlocked under the pressure. The cover (2) rotates and opens the box (1) under the action of the elastic element (3).

2. The clay storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover (2) is equipped with a rotating shaft (22), and the box (1) is provided with a connecting seat (12) adapted to the rotating shaft (22). The rotating shaft (22) and the connecting seat (12) are rotatably connected.

3. A clay storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic element (3) is fitted onto the rotating shaft (22). One end of the elastic element (3) abuts against the inner wall of the box (1), and the other end of the elastic element (3) abuts against the inner wall of the cover (2).

4. A clay storage box according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner wall of the cover (2) is provided with a slot (23), which is used to install and limit the other end of the elastic element (3).

5. A clay storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting seat (12) is provided with a first through hole (121) adapted to the rotating shaft (22). The end of the rotating shaft (22) is provided with a guide slope (221). The rotating shaft (22) is inserted into the first through hole (121) through the guide slope (221) so that the cover (2) is rotated and installed on the box (1).

6. A clay storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, A handle (4) is rotatably mounted on the box body (1).

7. A clay storage box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The box (1) is fitted with a middle frame (13), and the middle frame (13) is provided with an installation port for accommodating the cover (2).

8. A clay storage box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The handle (4) is connected to a handle buckle (41). The middle frame (13) is provided with a second through hole (131) that is adapted to the handle buckle (41). The box body (1) is provided with a third through hole (14) that is adapted to the handle buckle (41). The handle buckle (41) passes through the second through hole (131) and is connected to the third through hole (14) so ​​that the handle (4) can be rotated and installed on the box body (1).

9. A clay storage box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner wall of the middle frame (13) is provided with a locking rib (132), and the middle frame (13) is tightly fitted to the box body (1) through the locking rib (132).

10. A clay storage box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The handle (4) is provided with a positioning protrusion (42), and the middle frame (13) is provided with a positioning groove (133) that is adapted to the positioning protrusion (42). The positioning protrusion (42) is connected to or disconnected from the positioning groove (133) by rotation. When the positioning protrusion (42) is connected to the positioning groove (133), the handle (4) is perpendicular to the middle frame (13).

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