A flexible bottle holder and trolley for irregularly shaped bottles

Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible bottle seat and cart for the placement of special-shaped bottles, wherein the flexible bottle seat comprises a frame, the periphery of the frame is provided with a coaming extending upward, a hollow handle groove is formed in the coaming, a plurality of rest holes for placing bottle bodies are arranged on the frame, the plurality of rest holes are distributed in a honeycomb shape and are independently arranged, a flexible bottom support is arranged at the bottom of each rest hole, and a water leakage hole is formed in the bottom of each rest hole.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of laboratory equipment technology, and in particular to a flexible bottle holder and trolley for placing irregularly shaped bottles. Background Technology

[0002] In laboratory environments, various glass bottles, such as round-bottom flasks, heart-shaped flasks, Erlenmeyer flasks, conical flasks, multi-necked round-bottom flasks, and volumetric flasks, are widely used in experiments due to their unique shapes and functions. These bottles are not only diverse in shape but also fragile in material, making them susceptible to external factors such as light and vibration, which may lead to experimental failure or reagent deterioration. Especially during operation and transportation, without suitable fixing devices, the bottles can easily collide with each other or even be overturned, causing reagent leakage or glass breakage, posing safety hazards to experimental personnel, and also increasing experimental costs.

[0003] Currently, the bottle holder designs commonly used in the market are relatively simple, mostly suitable for standard-shaped bottles, and poorly adaptable to bottles with special shapes or larger sizes. For example, although a conventional basket can hold a certain number of bottles, due to the lack of specific fixing measures, the bottles are very prone to tilting or tipping over during transportation. This is especially true when laboratory space is limited and operators need to frequently move these bottles containing reagents, compromising both safety and convenience.

[0004] Furthermore, some laboratory samples are sensitive to light and require storage and transportation in the dark. Existing bottle holder designs often overlook this requirement, causing changes in samples under light exposure and affecting the accuracy of experimental results. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a bottle holder and matching trolley that can effectively hold glass bottles of various shapes while providing light protection, to meet the laboratory's needs for safe sample storage and efficient transport. Summary of the Invention

[0005] One of the purposes of this utility model is to provide a flexible bottle holder for placing irregularly shaped bottles, which can effectively fix glass bottles of various shapes and also has a light-blocking function.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a flexible bottle holder for placing irregularly shaped bottles, comprising a frame, with surrounding plates extending upward from the four sides of the frame, and hollow handle grooves provided on the surrounding plates. The frame is provided with a plurality of placement holes for placing bottles, the plurality of placement holes being distributed in a honeycomb pattern and independently arranged, a flexible support being placed at the bottom of each placement hole, and a drainage hole being provided at the bottom of each placement hole.

[0007] Preferably, the enclosure has two short sides and two long sides, each long side having two handle slots and each short side having one handle slot.

[0008] Preferably, the distance between adjacent placement holes is not less than 5 cm, and the diameter of the drainage hole is 8-11 mm.

[0009] The second objective of this utility model is to provide a trolley, including a frame and a pulley assembly disposed at the bottom of the frame, and at least one flexible bottle holder. The frame is provided with a plurality of vertically spaced placement platforms, and the flexible bottle holder is placed on at least one of the placement platforms.

[0010] Preferably, there are three placement platforms, namely a first placement platform, a second placement platform, and a third placement platform. The first placement platform is fixed to the lower part of the vehicle frame, the third placement platform is fixed to the upper part of the vehicle frame, and the second placement platform is located between the first placement platform and the third placement platform.

[0011] The second placement platform is movable up and down within the vehicle frame via a lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism includes a lead screw, a nut sleeve, and a drive assembly. A guide column is vertically fixed inside the vehicle frame. One end of the second placement platform is slidably engaged with the guide column. The lead screw is vertically rotatable within the vehicle frame. The nut sleeve is fixed to the other end of the second placement platform and threadedly engaged with the lead screw. The drive assembly is mounted on the vehicle frame and is used to drive the lead screw to rotate.

[0012] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a worm, a worm wheel, a rotating shaft, and an adjusting handwheel. The rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the outside of the frame via a mounting base. The worm is coaxially fixed to the rotating shaft. The worm wheel is coaxially fixed to the upper part of the lead screw and meshes with the worm. The adjusting handwheel is fixed to one end of the rotating shaft.

[0013] Preferably, the left, right and back of the frame are all fixed with sunshades, the front of the frame is open, and a sunshade curtain is connected to the front of the frame.

[0014] Preferably, each of the placement platforms is provided with a drain hole, and a removable sealing plug is connected to the drain hole.

[0015] Preferably, push handles are fixed on the left and right sides of the frame respectively.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: the side panels of the frame not only provide additional protection, but also increase portability through the hollow handle grooves; the multiple independent placement holes distributed in a honeycomb pattern on the frame maximize space utilization and effectively isolate each bottle to prevent collisions; the flexible support at the bottom of each placement hole can adapt to bottle bottoms of different shapes, providing stable support while also acting as a buffer, greatly reducing the risk of bottle breakage; and the drainage hole design at the bottom effectively prevents liquid accumulation, improving safety and ease of cleaning.

[0017] The accompanying trolley facilitates overall relocation, the multi-layered placement platform significantly increases the carrying capacity, and the bottom pulley assembly greatly enhances the flexibility of movement. This integrated design not only meets the need for fixing various irregularly shaped bottles, but also provides necessary protection for photosensitive samples through the shielding of the overall structure. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the flexible bottle holder in this utility model; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cart in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second placement platform in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the lifting mechanism in this utility model; In the diagram, 1. Frame; 2. Enclosure; 3. Handle groove; 4. Resting hole; 5. Flexible bottom support; 6. Drain hole; 7. Pulley assembly; 8. Chassis; 9. First placement platform; 10. Second placement platform; 11. Third placement platform; 12. Lifting mechanism; 13. Lead screw; 14. Nut sleeve; 15. Drive assembly; 16. Guide column; 17. Worm gear; 18. Worm wheel; 19. Rotating shaft; 20. Adjusting handwheel; 21. Mounting base; 22. Sunshade; 23. Sunshade curtain; 24. Drain hole; 25. Sealing plug; 26. Push handle. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0021] Example 1: As shown in the figure, a flexible bottle holder for placing irregularly shaped bottles includes a frame 1. The four sides of the frame 1 are provided with a surrounding plate 2 extending upward. The surrounding plate 2 has a hollow handle groove 3. The frame 1 is provided with a plurality of placement holes 4 for placing the bottle. The plurality of placement holes 4 are distributed in a honeycomb pattern and are independently arranged. A flexible support 5 is placed at the bottom of each placement hole 4, and a drainage hole 6 is also provided at the bottom of each placement hole 4.

[0022] In this embodiment, the enclosure 2 has two short sides and two long sides, each long side has two handle grooves 3, and each short side has one handle groove 3.

[0023] In the above structure, the enclosure 2 consists of two short sides and two long sides, forming a rectangular structure. This not only provides all-around protection for the bottle holder but also enhances the overall structural stability. The design of two handle slots 3 on each long side and one handle slot 3 on each short side, for a total of six handle slots 3, greatly improves the operability of the bottle holder. This distribution allows the operator to easily grasp the bottle holder from multiple angles and positions, enabling them to find the most suitable gripping point whether carrying it alone or in a group.

[0024] The double-groove design on the long side is especially suitable for heavier or larger bottle holders, as it can distribute the weight and reduce the burden on one hand. The single-groove design on the short side is suitable for rapid movement or operation in confined spaces. This flexible handle design not only facilitates daily use but also provides the possibility of rapid response in emergencies, which helps to improve laboratory safety. In addition, the hollow design of handle groove 3 also helps to reduce the overall weight while ensuring sufficient structural strength.

[0025] In this embodiment, the distance between adjacent mounting holes 4 is not less than 5cm, and the diameter of the drain hole 6 is 8-11mm.

[0026] The distance between adjacent shelf holes 4 is no less than 5cm. While maximizing the use of space, it ensures that each bottle has enough independent space. This spacing effectively prevents bottles from colliding with each other and greatly reduces the risk of breakage. Especially during transportation, this design can significantly reduce accidents caused by vibration or shaking. At the same time, this spacing also provides operators with enough space to safely pick up and put down bottles, reducing the collisions that may occur during hand operation.

[0027] As for the 68-11mm diameter design of the drain hole, it is the optimal choice after weighing various factors. This size is large enough to quickly drain any liquid that may overflow, preventing liquid from accumulating at the bottom of the bottle holder, thereby reducing the risk of cross-contamination and the potential safety hazards caused by liquid accumulation. At the same time, this size is not too large to prevent small utensils or fragments from accidentally falling. In addition, this size of drain hole is also easy to clean and maintain, and can be easily cleaned with common cleaning tools to ensure the long-term hygiene of the bottle holder.

[0028] Example 2: As shown in the figure, a trolley includes a frame 8 and a pulley assembly 7 disposed at the bottom of the frame 8, and also includes at least one flexible bottle holder as in Example 1. The frame 8 is provided with multiple placement platforms that are spaced apart vertically, and the flexible bottle holder is placed on at least one placement platform.

[0029] In the above structure, the frame 8 provides structural support as the overall frame 1, ensuring the durability and load-bearing capacity of the trolley. The bottom pulley assembly 7 greatly improves the mobility of the trolley, allowing the operator to easily move a large number of instruments between different areas of the laboratory, significantly improving work efficiency.

[0030] The multi-level placement platform not only improves the utilization of vertical space, but also provides the possibility of layered storage for equipment of different sizes and types. Each platform can hold one or more flexible bottle holders. This modular design concept allows the trolley to be flexibly configured according to different experimental needs. The fit between the flexible bottle holders and the placement platform further enhances the stability of the overall structure and effectively prevents the bottle holders from sliding or tipping over during transportation.

[0031] In addition, this design indirectly solves the problem of protecting photosensitive samples, because the multi-layer structure itself can provide a certain degree of light shielding effect. It also makes it easier for experimenters to organize and arrange equipment according to experimental procedures or sample types, thereby improving the orderliness and efficiency of the experimental process.

[0032] In this embodiment, there are three placement platforms, namely a first placement platform 9, a second placement platform 10, and a third placement platform 11. The first placement platform 9 is fixed to the lower part of the frame 8, the third placement platform 11 is fixed to the upper part of the frame 8, and the second placement platform 10 is located between the first placement platform 9 and the third placement platform 11.

[0033] In the above structure, the first placement platform 9, fixed to the lower part of the frame 8, provides a stable storage position for heavy or large-volume equipment, enhancing the overall structural stability. The third placement platform 11, fixed to the upper part of the frame 8, is suitable for storing light or frequently used equipment, facilitating quick access. The second placement platform 10, located between the first placement platform 9 and the third placement platform 11, forms a functional balance zone. It avoids the inconvenience of the bottom layer and is not as restricted by height as the top layer, making it very suitable for storing items of medium weight or moderate usage frequency. Thus, the overall structure achieves the optimal combination of load-bearing gradient distribution, efficient space utilization, and ease of operation.

[0034] In this embodiment, the second placement platform 10 is movable up and down within the frame 8 via a lifting mechanism 12. The lifting mechanism 12 includes a lead screw 13, a nut sleeve 14, and a drive assembly 15. A guide post 16 is vertically fixed inside the frame 8. One end of the second placement platform 10 is slidably engaged with the guide post 16. The lead screw 13 is vertically rotatably disposed within the frame 8. The nut sleeve 14 is fixed to the other end of the second placement platform 10 and is threadedly engaged with the lead screw 13. The drive assembly 15 is disposed on the frame 8 and is used to drive the lead screw 13 to rotate.

[0035] The second placement platform 10 achieves height adjustability through the lifting mechanism 12. This design greatly enhances the flexibility and adaptability of the trolley. Operators can easily adjust the position of the second platform according to equipment of different heights or different experimental needs, which can maximize space utilization and provide customized storage space for equipment of special shapes or sizes. This dynamic adjustment capability not only meets the needs of various experimental scenarios, but also improves loading efficiency while ensuring safety.

[0036] The guide post 16, which is vertically fixed inside the frame 8, slides with one end of the second placement platform 10, providing stable guidance and support and effectively preventing the platform from swaying or tilting during lifting. The vertically rotatable setting of the lead screw 13 and its threaded engagement with the nut sleeve 14 constitute a classic lead screw transmission mechanism. This design can accurately convert rotational motion into linear motion, enabling the platform to move smoothly up and down. The nut sleeve 14 is fixed to the other end of the second placement platform 10, ensuring the reliability and stability of the transmission.

[0037] The advantages of the above design are: it can achieve precise height adjustment to meet different experimental needs, and the lifting process is smooth and vibration-free, protecting fragile equipment, while not taking up extra space.

[0038] In this embodiment, the drive assembly 15 includes a worm 17, a worm wheel 18, a rotating shaft 19, and an adjusting handwheel 20. The rotating shaft 19 is rotatably mounted on the outside of the frame 8 via the mounting base 21. The worm 17 is coaxially fixed with the rotating shaft 19. The worm wheel 18 is coaxially fixed on the upper part of the lead screw 13 and meshes with the worm 17. The adjusting handwheel 20 is fixed to one end of the rotating shaft 19.

[0039] In the above structure, the rotating shaft 19 is rotatably mounted on the outside of the frame 8 via the mounting base 21, which ensures the stability of the structure and facilitates the operator's access. The worm gear 17 is coaxially fixed with the rotating shaft 19, ensuring the reliability of power transmission. The worm wheel 18 is fixed on the lead screw 13 and meshes with the worm wheel 17. This worm wheel 18 and worm gear 17 mechanism can not only achieve a large transmission ratio and provide precise control, but also has a self-locking function to prevent the platform from sliding down on its own when stationary.

[0040] In addition, in some application scenarios where the lifting adjustment frequency is reduced, the drive assembly 15 can adopt a more direct transmission form in order to simplify the structure and reduce costs. Specifically, the adjustment handwheel 20 can be directly coaxially fixed to the lower end of the lead screw. At this time, the adjustment handwheel 20 is located in the bottom area of ​​the frame 8.

[0041] In this embodiment, light shields 22 are fixed on the left, right and back of the frame 8, the front of the frame 8 is open, and a light shielding curtain 23 is connected to the front of the frame 8.

[0042] In the above structure, the light shields 22 fixed on the left, right and back of the frame 8 form a U-shaped structure, providing all-round light protection for the equipment stored inside. This design not only effectively blocks the influence of ambient light on photosensitive samples, but also enhances the stability of the overall structure. The open design on the front of the frame 8 ensures that the operator can easily access the equipment, improving work efficiency. The light shielding curtain 23 can be easily lowered when light protection is needed, providing complete light isolation for the entire space. When operating, it can be easily lifted or pulled aside without hindering the access of the equipment.

[0043] In this embodiment, each placement platform is provided with a leakage hole 24, and a removable sealing plug 25 is connected to the leakage hole 24.

[0044] In the above structure, the drain hole 24 effectively drains accumulated water or spilled liquid from the platform, preventing liquid residue from causing hygiene hazards. Especially during transportation, the liquid inside the bottle may spill due to vibration; the drain hole 24 allows for timely drainage of spilled liquid, keeping the platform dry and clean. A removable sealing plug 25 is connected to the drain hole 24, allowing the sealing plug 25 to be inserted to close the drain hole 24 when drainage is not required, keeping the platform completely sealed and preventing liquid leakage.

[0045] In this embodiment, push handles 26 are fixed on the left and right sides of the frame 8, respectively. This facilitates pushing the entire unit.

[0046] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A flexible bottle holder for placing irregularly shaped bottles, comprising a frame, characterized in that: The frame has surrounding panels extending upwards on its four sides. The surrounding panels have perforated handle grooves. The frame has multiple placement holes for placing bottles. The multiple placement holes are distributed in a honeycomb pattern and are set independently to each other. Each placement hole has a flexible support at its bottom and a drainage hole at its bottom.

2. The flexible bottle holder for placing irregularly shaped bottles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The enclosure has two short sides and two long sides, each of the long sides having two handle slots and each of the short sides having one handle slot.

3. A flexible bottle holder for placing irregularly shaped bottles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance between adjacent mounting holes shall be no less than 5 cm, and the diameter of the drainage hole shall be 8-11 mm.

4. A trolley, comprising a frame and a caster assembly disposed at the bottom of the frame, characterized in that: It also includes at least one flexible bottle holder for placing irregularly shaped bottles as described in any one of claims 1-3, wherein the frame is provided with a plurality of vertically spaced placement platforms, and the flexible bottle holder is placed on at least one of the placement platforms.

5. A trolley according to claim 4, characterized in that: The number of placement platforms is three, namely a first placement platform, a second placement platform and a third placement platform. The first placement platform is fixed to the lower part of the vehicle frame, the third placement platform is fixed to the upper part of the vehicle frame, and the second placement platform is located between the first placement platform and the third placement platform.

6. A trolley according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second placement platform is movable up and down within the vehicle frame via a lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism includes a lead screw, a nut sleeve, and a drive assembly. A guide column is vertically fixed inside the vehicle frame. One end of the second placement platform is slidably engaged with the guide column. The lead screw is vertically rotatable within the vehicle frame. The nut sleeve is fixed to the other end of the second placement platform and threadedly engaged with the lead screw. The drive assembly is mounted on the vehicle frame and is used to drive the lead screw to rotate.

7. A trolley according to claim 6, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a worm, a worm wheel, a rotating shaft, and an adjusting handwheel. The rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the outside of the frame via a mounting base. The worm is coaxially fixed to the rotating shaft. The worm wheel is coaxially fixed to the upper part of the lead screw and meshes with the worm. The adjusting handwheel is fixed to one end of the rotating shaft.

8. A trolley according to claim 4, characterized in that: The left, right and back of the frame are all fixed with sunshades, the front of the frame is open, and a sunshade curtain is connected to the front of the frame.

9. A trolley according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each of the placement platforms is provided with a drain hole, and a removable sealing plug is connected to the drain hole.

10. A trolley according to claim 4, characterized in that: Push handles are fixed to the left and right sides of the frame respectively.

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