A folding storage cage

Abstract

The utility model discloses a folding warehouse cage, including left side plate, right side plate, front side plate, back side plate and bottom plate, four side plates and bottom plate all are equipped with support pole and base pole, the both sides edge of left side plate, right side plate is equipped with fixed hook and hooks back side plate, and the back edge and the front edge of bottom plate are hinged through spring steel wire and back side plate, front side plate respectively, and front side plate, back side plate all are by upper side plate and lower side plate and are folded to spring steel wire hinge, and the both sides of front side plate are equipped with bolt mechanism, and the bolt rod, bolt handle and bolt hole are locked fast, and the bottom of bottom plate is equipped with brake universal wheel and fixed step plate in four corners, and cross -over reinforcing rod promotes the bearing, and the bottom of bottom plate is equipped with stacking frame below four corners, and the bottom of stacking frame is equipped with U type recess. Make single person complete folding / unfolding, and empty cage volume reduces, and fixed hook adds bolt double locking, and transportation zero is loose, and reinforcing rod and universal wheel brake linkage slope do not slip, and U type recess is accurate positioning, and four layer stack whole body tilts and reduces, and the utilization rate of warehouse improves.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of logistics and warehousing equipment technology, specifically a foldable storage cage. Background Technology

[0002] Storage cages, also known as warehouse cages or butterfly cages, are a type of standardized logistics container commonly used in warehousing and logistics. They offer advantages such as fixed storage capacity, neat stacking, clear visibility of stored items, and ease of inventory counting, while also improving the effective utilization of warehouse space. Storage cages are made of high-strength welded steel wire, reinforced at the bottom with U-shaped channel steel or rectangular tubes, providing a high load-bearing capacity. They can be stacked three to four layers high and used in conjunction with forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment. They are widely used in workshops, warehouses, and transportation processes in industries such as machining, automotive parts, food, and e-commerce.

[0003] While the mainstream folding storage cages on the market can achieve folding and storage, they still have the following drawbacks: the folding mechanism is complex, mostly using exposed hinges or bolts, requiring multiple people to work together, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive; the locking method between the side panels is simple, relying only on pins or buckles for fixation, which can easily loosen due to bumps during long-distance transportation, causing goods to scatter; the bottom plate reinforcement structure is simple, which is prone to plastic deformation under heavy loads, affecting stacking stability; the casters lack anti-slip and brake linkage design, making them prone to displacement on slopes or smooth surfaces, posing a safety hazard; stacking positioning relies only on simple interlocking between the wheels, lacking a precise positioning structure, which can easily lead to misalignment and tilting after multiple layers are stacked. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a foldable storage cage to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a foldable storage cage, comprising a left side plate, a right side plate, a front side plate, a rear side plate, and a bottom plate; all four side plates and the bottom plate are provided with support rods and base rods; the left and right side plates are provided with fixing hooks on both sides, and are connected to the rear side plate by fixing hooks; the rear edge of the bottom plate is hinged to the rear side plate by spring steel wire, and the front edge is also hinged to the front side plate by spring steel wire; both the front and rear side plates are composed of upper and lower side plates, which are connected by spring steel wire hinges and can be folded downwards; the front side plate is provided with a pin mechanism on both sides, which consists of a pin rod, a pin handle, and a pin hole; universal wheels with brakes and anti-slip pads are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the bottom plate, the universal wheels are fixed to the caster base plate, and a fixed pedal is provided below the caster base plate; the bottom of the bottom plate is provided with cross-shaped horizontal reinforcing rods and vertical reinforcing rods, and a stacking rack is provided at the four corners, with a U-shaped groove at the bottom of the stacking rack.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the upper side plate and the lower side plate are connected by a hinge to form a foldable structure, and the upper side plate can be folded down to be parallel and fitted with the lower side plate, thereby halving the overall height.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model: the pin rod of the pin mechanism cooperates with the pin hole, and the pin handle controls the extension and retraction of the pin rod to realize the quick locking or release of the side plate.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model: a base rod is provided around the base plate, and the horizontal reinforcing rod and the vertical reinforcing rod of the base plate form a cross structure. Both the reinforcing rod and the base rod are made of high-strength steel to increase the load-bearing capacity.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the universal wheel is made of polyurethane with brakes and is fixed to the caster base plate with bolts, which has both wear resistance and anti-slip function.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model: the stacking frame is welded to the bottom edges of the left and right side plates, and the U-shaped groove is engaged with the universal wheel of another storage cage to achieve multi-layer precise positioning and stacking.

[0011] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: By adopting a spring steel wire concealed hinge, folding / unfolding only requires one person and one hand operation. After folding, there is no exposed hinge, avoiding scratching goods and reducing folding time. Utilizing a fixing hook and pin mechanism, the pin handle is spring-loaded for return, and the fixing hook has an anti-dislodgement chamfer during transportation vibration, completely eliminating the risk of side panel loosening. The cross-shaped horizontal and vertical reinforcing bars of the bottom plate are made of rectangular steel tubes with electrophoretic treatment, improving load-bearing capacity and preventing deformation under long-term heavy loads. Combined with casters with brakes and anti-slip pads, it remains stable and does not shift on slopes or epoxy floors. The U-shaped groove at the bottom of the stacking rack precisely fits into the casters, achieving positioning accuracy, reducing overall tilting of four-layer stacks, and significantly improving space utilization and stacking safety. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a foldable storage cage; Figure 2 A detailed schematic diagram of the front panel of a foldable storage cage; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bottom plate of a foldable storage cage; Figure 4 A detailed schematic diagram of the side panel connecting hooks in a foldable storage cage; Figure 5 A detailed schematic diagram of a stacking rack and casters in a foldable storage cage; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a foldable storage cage after the front panel is folded. In the diagram: 1. Left side panel; 2. Support rod; 3. Pin mechanism; 4. Spring steel wire 1; 5. Base rod; 6. Stacking rack; 7. Fixing hook 2; 8. Lower side panel; 9. Upper side panel; 10. Pin hole; 11. Pin rod; 12. Pin handle; 13. Caster wheel; 14. Base plate; 15. Anti-slip mat; 16. Fixed pedal; 17. Caster base plate; 18. U-shaped groove; 19. Vertical reinforcing rod of base plate; 20. Horizontal reinforcing rod of base plate; 21. Front side panel; 22. Rear side panel; 23. Right side panel. Detailed Implementation

[0013] 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.

[0014] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description of it will be provided below with reference to relevant embodiments. Several embodiments of this utility model are given. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this utility model will be more thorough and complete.

[0015] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0016] 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 is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0017] Please see Figure 1-6This utility model provides a technical solution: a foldable storage cage, with support rods 2 for the left side plate 1, right side plate 23, front side plate 21, and rear side plate 22, and base rods 5 around the bottom plate 14, which improves the overall frame strength. The fixing hooks 7 on both sides of the left side plate 1 and right side plate 23 are hooked to the rear side plate 22, so that the side plates can be disassembled and assembled without tools, shortening the connection time. The rear edge of the bottom plate 14 is hinged to the rear side plate 22, and the front edge is hinged to the front side plate 21 by spring steel wires 4. When folding, it can be flattened in one operation, and the volume of the empty cage is reduced during return. The front side plate 21 and the rear side plate 22 are both composed of an upper side plate 9 and a lower side plate 8. The upper side plate 9 and the lower side plate 8 are connected by a hinge of spring steel wires 4 and can be folded down to be parallel and close together, reducing the height of the cage by half and making it convenient for forklift stacking.

[0018] As an example of this utility model, the upper side plate 9 and the lower side plate 8 are connected by a hinge to form a foldable structure. The upper side plate 9 can be folded down to be parallel and fitted with the lower side plate 8, so that the overall height is halved and the return transportation efficiency of the empty cage is doubled.

[0019] As an example of this utility model, the pin rod 11 of the pin mechanism 3 cooperates with the pin hole 10, and the pin handle 12 controls the pin rod 11. When the handle is released, it automatically springs back and locks, preventing loosening due to transportation vibration and improving the reliability of locking. The base plate 14 is provided with base rods 5 around its perimeter. The bottom cross-shaped horizontal reinforcing rods 20 and vertical reinforcing rods 19 of the base plate, as well as the base rods 5, are all made of high-strength steel, which increases the load-bearing capacity and does not deform after long-term use.

[0020] As an example of this utility model, the caster wheel 13 is made of polyurethane with a braking function and is fixed to the caster base plate 17 by bolts. It is quiet and wear-resistant. The brake pedal 16 is linked to the anti-slip pad 15, so it does not slip when parked on a slope, which improves the safety factor. The stacking rack 6 is welded to the bottom edge of the left side plate 1 and the right side plate 23. The U-shaped groove 18 is precisely fitted with the caster wheel 13 of another storage cage to achieve accurate positioning. The overall tilt of the four-layer stack is reduced, and the utilization rate of storage space is improved.

[0021] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When in use, push the foldable storage cage to the working position, step on the fixed pedal 16, brake and lock the universal wheels 13, and ensure the anti-slip mat 15 is firmly attached to the ground to prevent slippage; pull the latch handle 12 outward to disengage the latch rod 11 from the latch hole 10, releasing the front side panel 21 from locking; stand the front side panel 21 upright and release it, and the latch rod 11 automatically springs back and inserts into the latch hole 10 to complete the locking; stand the left side panel 1 and right side panel 23 upright in the same way, and hook them to the rear side panel 22 with the fixing hook 7; the base rods 5 and support rods 2 around the bottom plate 14 form a rigid frame, and the horizontal reinforcing rods 20 and vertical reinforcing rods 19 of the bottom plate provide 1.5 tons of support. Load-bearing capacity; after the goods are loaded, if stacking is required, the casters 13 of the upper cage are aligned with the U-shaped grooves 18 of the lower stacking rack 6 and placed vertically to achieve precise positioning of four layers; when the empty cage is recycled, the pin rod 11 is pulled out and the fixing hook 7 is released, the left side plate 1 and the right side plate 23 are laid down in sequence, and then the upper side plate 9 is folded down and aligned with the lower side plate 8, the overall height is halved, and the brake can be released to push it away. The return transport vehicle can carry 280 units, and the volume is reduced by 70%.

[0022] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A foldable storage cage, comprising a left side panel (1), a right side panel (23), a front side panel (21), a rear side panel (22), and a bottom panel (14), characterized in that: The left side plate (1), right side plate (23), front side plate (21), and rear side plate (22) are provided with support rods (2), and the bottom plate (14) is provided with base rods (5). The left side plate (1) and right side plate (23) are provided with fixing hooks (7) on both sides. The left side plate (1) and right side plate (23) are connected to the rear side plate (22) by fixing hooks (7). The bottom plate (14) and the rear side plate (22) are connected by spring steel wires (4). The front side plate (21) and the rear side plate (22) each include an upper side plate (9) and a lower side plate (8). The upper side plate (9) and the lower side plate (8) are connected by spring steel wires (4). The chain connection is provided. Both sides of the front side plate (21) are provided with a pin mechanism (3). The pin mechanism (3) consists of a pin rod (11), a pin handle (12) and a pin hole (10). The bottom of the base plate (14) is provided with a universal wheel (13) and an anti-slip pad (15) at the four corners. The universal wheel (13) is installed on the caster base plate (17). A fixed pedal (16) is provided below the caster base plate (17). The bottom of the base plate (14) is provided with a horizontal reinforcing bar (20) and a vertical reinforcing bar (19). Stacking racks (6) are provided at the four corners below the stacking racks (6). A U-shaped groove (18) is provided below the stacking racks (6).

2. The foldable storage cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper side plate (9) and the lower side plate (8) are connected by a hinge to form a foldable structure. The upper side plate (9) can be folded down to be parallel and fitted with the lower side plate (8).

3. A foldable storage cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pin rod (11) of the pin mechanism (3) is connected to the pin hole (10), and the pin handle (12) controls the pin rod (11).

4. A foldable storage cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base plate (14) is provided with a base rod (5) around its perimeter. The bottom of the base plate has a horizontal reinforcing rod (20) and a vertical reinforcing rod (19) arranged in a cross structure. The reinforcing rod and the base rod are made of high-strength steel.

5. A foldable storage cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The caster wheel (13) is a polyurethane caster wheel with a braking function, and the caster wheel (13) is fixed to the caster base plate (17) by bolts.

6. A foldable storage cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stacking rack (6) is welded to the bottom edge of the left side plate (1) and the right side plate (23), and the U-shaped groove (18) is used to cooperate with the caster wheel (13) of another storage cage to achieve multi-layer stacking.

7. A foldable storage cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing hook (7) is welded to the two sides of the front side plate (21) and the rear side plate (22), and the pin mechanism (3) cooperates with the pin hole (10) to realize the connection and fixation between the side plates.

8. A foldable storage cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left side plate (1), right side plate (23), front side plate (21), rear side plate (22) and bottom plate (14) are all made of high-strength steel wire welded into a grid structure.

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