A storage container for easy use

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of storage containers convenient to use, including container lower part, container upper part, connecting column, operating part and locking part, container upper part and container lower part form the sealed storage cavity, connecting column is detachably set on container upper part, gas passage is opened on connecting column, gas passage is used for storage cavity and outside atmosphere communication, operating part is movably connected on connecting column and is formed with unlocking state and locking state, in unlocking state, so that storage cavity and outside atmosphere communication, in locking state, so that storage cavity and outside atmosphere cut off, locking part limits operating part and connecting column to be in unlocking state or locking state. Operating part cooperates locking part and can stably control storage cavity and outside atmosphere communication or cut off, prevent vibration, accidental touch and lead to storage cavity sealing failure when transporting or storing, improve the storage quality of article;Connecting column is detachably set, convenient for cleaning gas passage, replace aging component, improve container reusability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of storage structures, and in particular to a storage container that is easy to use. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of tea storage, the airtightness of storage containers directly affects the quality of tea. Most existing tea canisters consist of a canister body and a lid. Some canister bodies and lids rely on threaded connections and are sealed with silicone rings. When the storage container is subjected to collisions, vibrations, or long-term use, the lid is prone to loosening, allowing outside air and moisture to enter the canister body and affect the quality of the tea. Some canister bodies and lids use interference fits or multiple sealing structures. After sealing, the internal gas is consumed, which can easily lead to a pressure difference between the canister body and the lid. This makes it difficult for users to open the lid and makes it inconvenient to take out or put in tea. Therefore, improvements are needed. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention addresses the shortcomings of existing tea canisters, such as poor sealing reliability and difficulty in opening, by providing a new, easy-to-use storage container.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model achieves this through the following technical solution: A user-friendly storage container includes a lower part and an upper part, which together form a sealed storage cavity. It also includes a connecting column, an operating component, and a locking component. The connecting column is detachably mounted on the upper part of the container and has a gas channel for communicating the storage cavity with the outside atmosphere. The operating component is movably connected to the connecting column and has an unlocked state and a locked state. In the unlocked state, the storage cavity is connected to the outside atmosphere; in the locked state, the storage cavity is isolated from the outside atmosphere. The locking component restricts the operating component and the connecting column to be in either the unlocked or locked state.

[0005] The operating mechanism controls whether the storage chamber is connected to or isolated from the outside atmosphere. Combined with the locking mechanism, it enhances the stability of opening and closing the storage chamber, preventing seal failure due to vibration or accidental contact during transportation or storage, ensuring storage safety, and improving the storage quality of items such as tea. Opening or closing the storage chamber requires only the operation of the operating mechanism, offering the advantage of simple operation. The detachable connecting column is located on the top of the container, facilitating cleaning of the gas passage, replacement of worn parts, and increasing the container's reusability.

[0006] Preferably, in the above-described easy-to-use storage container, the connecting column has a mating part for engaging with a locking member. At least one locking member and at least one mating part are provided. The locking member is connected to the operating member. The operating member drives the locking member to move towards or away from the mating part. The locking member restricts the operating member and the connecting column to be in an unlocked or locked state through the mating part.

[0007] Both the mating parts and locking components support multiple quantity settings, and their quantity and layout can be adjusted according to container size and sealing level requirements, thus improving overall versatility.

[0008] Preferably, in the above-described easy-to-use storage container, the mating part is one or more recesses distributed on the connecting post, the locking element is an elastic ball, and the locking element is locked in at least one recess to restrict the operating element from being in an unlocked or locked state from being in a connecting post.

[0009] The locking or unlocking of the connecting column and locking component is achieved by the insertion and engagement of the recess and the elastic ball. On the one hand, the engagement between the locking component and the mating part forms a clear sense of position, and the user can judge whether it is locked in place by feel or sound, reducing the rate of operational errors and improving the user experience and ease of operation. On the other hand, the contact between the recess and the elastic ball is a point contact, with little wear, and it can still maintain a stable locking effect after long-term use, extending the service life of the container.

[0010] Preferably, in the above-described easy-to-use storage container, a limiting cavity is formed on the outer wall of the connecting column, the mating part is disposed in the limiting cavity, the operating member covers the connecting column and moves toward or away from the connecting column, in the locked state, the operating member is pressed against the upper part of the container, and in the unlocked state, the operating member is separated from the upper part of the container.

[0011] The limiting cavity can limit the movement direction of the locking component, further improving the accuracy of the locking component and the mating part; the operating component is pressed against the upper part of the container and works with the upper part of the container to achieve full sealing of the connecting column, thereby reliably isolating the storage cavity from the outside atmosphere.

[0012] Preferably, in the above-described easy-to-use storage container, a partition block is provided on the inner wall of the limiting cavity, and a clearance slope is provided on the partition block. The partition block applies resistance to the locking member in the opposite direction of the locking member's movement.

[0013] The partition block prevents the locking element from being inserted into or removed from the recess, and the ramp allows the operating element to pass through the partition block, preventing the operating element from moving due to collision and improving the stability of the locking element in controlling the operating element in the locked or unlocked state.

[0014] Preferably, in the above-described easy-to-use storage container, the connecting column is provided with a guide groove extending along the movement direction of the operating component, the inner wall of the operating component is provided with a guide column, the guide column is inserted into the guide groove and slides back and forth in the guide groove.

[0015] The cooperation of guide grooves and guide posts further restricts the sliding direction of the operating component, and further improves the accuracy of the locking component in keeping the operating component in the unlocked or locked state.

[0016] Preferably, in the above-described easy-to-use storage container, an extension ring is provided on the outer surface of the upper part of the container, and a sealing ring is coaxially sleeved on the outside of the extension ring. The lower part of the operating member extends outward to form an abutting slope. In the locked state, the end of the operating member abuts against the outer surface of the upper part of the container, and the abutting slope abuts against the outer side wall of the sealing ring and the extension ring.

[0017] The sealing ring and extension ring increase the tightness of the operating component against the upper outer surface of the container, further enhancing the effectiveness of the operating component in isolating the storage cavity from the outside atmosphere.

[0018] Preferably, in the above-described easy-to-use storage container, the operating component includes an outer shell and an inner core. A fixing protrusion is provided on the outer wall of the inner core, and a fixing ring groove is provided on the inner wall of the outer shell. The fixing protrusion is inserted into the fixing ring groove and engaged. The inner core is inserted into the outer shell and engaged. One end of the locking component is detachably provided on the inner wall of the inner core.

[0019] The outer shell and inner core are connected in a detachable manner through a snap-fit ​​engagement of a fixed protrusion and a fixed ring groove, which has the advantages of simple structure and easy assembly.

[0020] Preferably, in the above-described easy-to-use storage container, a guide post is provided on the outer wall of the inner core, and a guide groove is provided on the inner wall of the outer shell to engage with the guide post, the guide groove being connected to the fixing ring groove.

[0021] The insertion and connection of the guide post and the guide groove facilitates the alignment of the fixing protrusion and the fixing ring groove, improving the ease of disassembly and assembly of the outer shell and the inner core. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention in the locked state; Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the present invention in the unlocked state; Figure 3This is an exploded structural diagram of the operating component, connecting column, locking component, and sealing ring of this utility model. Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of the operating component, connecting column, locking component, and sealing ring from another perspective.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Lower part of container; 2. Upper part of container; 21. Extension ring; 211. Sealing ring; 3. Storage cavity; 4. Connecting post; 41. Gas passage; 42. Fitting part; 43. Limiting cavity; 44. Guide groove; 5. Operating element; 51. Guide post; 52. Abutting slope; 53. Outer shell; 531. Fixing ring groove; 532. Guide groove; 54. Inner core; 541. Fixing protrusion; 542. Guide post; 6. Locking element; 7. Separating block; 71. Leaving slope. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-4 The present invention will be further described in detail with reference to specific embodiments, but these are not intended to limit the present invention: Example

[0025] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a user-friendly storage container includes a lower part 1 and an upper part 2, which together form a sealed storage cavity 3. It also includes a connecting post 4, an operating component 5, and a locking component 6. The connecting post 4 is detachably mounted on the upper part 2 and has a gas channel 41 for communicating between the storage cavity 3 and the outside atmosphere. The operating component 5 is movably connected to the connecting post 4 and has an unlocked state and a locked state. In the unlocked state, the storage cavity 3 is connected to the outside atmosphere; in the locked state, the storage cavity 3 is isolated from the outside atmosphere. The locking component 6 restricts the operating component 5 and the connecting post 4 to be in either the unlocked or locked state.

[0026] Preferably, the connecting post 4 has a mating part 42 for cooperating with the locking member 6. At least one locking member 6 is provided, and at least one mating part 42 is provided. The locking member 6 is connected to the operating member 5. The operating member 5 drives the locking member 6 to move towards or away from the mating part 42. The locking member 6 restricts the operating member 5 and the connecting post 4 to be in an unlocked or locked state through the mating part 42.

[0027] Preferably, the mating part 42 is one or more recesses distributed on the connecting post 4, and the locking member 6 is an elastic ball. The locking member 6 is locked in at least one recess to restrict the operating member 5 from being in an unlocked or locked state from being in a connecting post 4.

[0028] Preferably, a limiting cavity 43 is formed on the outer wall of the connecting column 4, and the mating part 42 is disposed in the limiting cavity 43. The operating member 5 covers the connecting column 4 and moves toward or away from the connecting column 4. In the locked state, the operating member 5 is pressed against the upper part 2 of the container. In the unlocked state, the operating member 5 is separated from the upper part 2 of the container.

[0029] Preferably, a partition block 7 is provided on the inner wall of the limiting cavity 43, and a clearance slope 71 is provided on the partition block 7. The partition block 7 applies resistance to the locking member 6 in the opposite direction of movement to the locking member 6.

[0030] Preferably, the connecting column 4 is provided with a guide groove 44 extending along the movement direction of the operating member 5, and the inner wall of the operating member 5 is provided with a guide column 51, which is inserted into the guide groove 44 and slides back and forth in the guide groove 44.

[0031] Preferably, an extension ring 21 is provided on the outer surface of the upper part 2 of the container, and a sealing ring 211 is coaxially sleeved on the outside of the extension ring 21. The lower part of the operating member 5 extends outward to form an abutting slope 52. In the locked state, the end of the operating member 5 abuts against the outer surface of the upper part 2 of the container, and the abutting slope 52 abuts against the outer wall of the sealing ring 211 and the extension ring 21.

[0032] Specifically, in this embodiment, the connecting column 4 includes a base and a main body. The base is detachably mounted on the inner surface of the upper part 2 of the container. The main body is integrally formed on the upper surface of the center of the base and extends out from the top of the upper part 2 of the container. The gas channel 41 extends along the height direction of the connecting column 4, and the upper and lower openings of the gas channel 41 are respectively located on the upper surface of the main body and the lower surface of the base. The base can be detachably mounted on the upper part 2 of the container by means of adhesive bonding, thread fixing, or snap-fit ​​fixing.

[0033] The limiting cavity 43 and the guide groove 44 are provided in two ways and extend along the height direction of the connecting column 4. The two limiting cavities 43 are located on the opposite outer walls of the main body, and the two guide grooves 44 are located on the opposite outer walls of the main body and are staggered with the two limiting cavities 43. This makes the force on the operating member 5 more balanced when it slides along the connecting column 4, and the operating member 5 can move more stably.

[0034] The mating parts 42 are provided in two sets and are respectively disposed in two limiting cavities 43. Each set of mating parts 42 consists of two recesses spaced apart along the height direction of the main body. The recesses are connected to the gas channel 41, and the separator 7 is disposed between adjacent recesses. The limiting cavity 43 has a flow port connected to the gas channel 41 on its lower inner wall near the gas channel 41. The plane of the upper inner wall of the flow port is higher than the upper surface of the extension ring 21.

[0035] The locking element 6 has elastic deformation capability. There are two locking elements 6, which are symmetrically distributed on the inner wall of the operating element 5. The locking element 6 includes a column that is engaged with the operating element 5 and a hemisphere located at one end of the column. A protruding ring is coaxially arranged on the column of the locking element 6. The outer diameter of the protruding ring is larger than the maximum outer diameter of the hemisphere. A positioning block is integrally formed on the inner wall of the limiting cavity 43, located above the mating part 42. The positioning block is used to clamp the protruding ring to the outside.

[0036] More specifically, when the storage cavity 3 is to be isolated from the outside atmosphere, the operating member 5 is moved towards the upper part 2 of the container. When the lower end of the operating member 5 is pressed against the outer surface of the upper part 2 of the container, the abutting slope 52 is pressed against the extension ring 21 and the sealing ring 211, thus achieving full sealing of the connecting column 4. This reliably isolates the storage cavity 3 from the outside atmosphere. At the same time, the hemisphere on the locking member 6 is locked in the lower groove, thus preventing the operating member 5 from moving. This improves the stability of the storage cavity 3 in a sealed environment, not only preventing the upper part 2 of the container from loosening due to collision, but also improving the storage quality of tea and other items.

[0037] To connect the storage cavity 3 to the outside atmosphere and open the upper part 2 of the container, simply move the operating part 5 away from the upper part 2 of the container. When the locking part 6 is locked in the groove away from the upper part 2 of the container, the positioning block abuts against the convex ring, which in turn works with the partition block 7 to prevent the operating part 5 from moving up and down, thus preventing the operating part 5 from detaching from the connecting post 4 and ensuring the stability of opening the storage cavity 3.

[0038] At this time, the external gas and the storage cavity 3 can exchange gases through the lower sink, the flow port, and the gas channel 41, so that the internal gas pressure of the storage cavity 3 is balanced with the external pressure, and the upper part 2 of the container can be opened smoothly.

[0039] The upper part 2 of the container can be detachably installed on the lower part 1 of the container by means of threaded connection, sliding connection, snap connection or clearance fit. The fitting height between the upper part 2 and the lower part 1 of the container is greater than half the height of the lower part 1 of the container, thereby further ensuring the airtightness of the storage cavity 3 and further improving the storage quality of items such as tea.

[0040] Preferably, the operating component 5 includes a housing 53 and an inner core 54. A fixing protrusion 541 is provided on the outer wall of the inner core 54, and a fixing ring groove 531 is provided on the inner wall of the housing 53. The fixing protrusion 541 is inserted into the fixing ring groove 531 and engaged. The inner core 54 is inserted into the housing 53 and engaged. One end of the locking component 6 is detachably provided on the inner wall of the inner core 54.

[0041] Preferably, the outer wall of the inner core 54 is provided with a guide post 542, and the inner wall of the outer shell 53 is provided with a guide groove 532 that is inserted and engaged with the guide post 542. The guide groove 532 is connected to the fixing ring groove 531.

[0042] Furthermore, the inner core 54 is cylindrical, and a connecting hole is provided on the inner sidewall of the inner core 54. One end of the column of the locking member 6 is engaged in the connecting hole. The outer diameter of the convex ring on the locking member 6 is larger than the inner diameter of the connecting hole and is in contact with the inner wall of the inner core 54. Thus, when the inner core 54 is sleeved on the outside of the connecting column 4 and inserted into the outer shell 53, the hemispherical end of the locking member 6 can be limited in the limiting cavity 43, thereby realizing the assembly of the locking member 6.

[0043] In summary, the above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. All equivalent variations and modifications made within the scope of the patent application of this utility model shall fall within the scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A user-friendly storage container, comprising a lower part (1) and an upper part (2), wherein the upper part (2) and the lower part (1) together form a sealed storage cavity (3), characterized in that: It also includes a connecting column (4), an operating component (5), and a locking component (6). The connecting column (4) is detachably mounted on the upper part (2) of the container. A gas channel (41) is provided on the connecting column (4). The gas channel (41) is used to connect the storage cavity (3) with the outside atmosphere. The operating component (5) is movably connected to the connecting column (4) to form an unlocked state and a locked state. In the unlocked state, the storage cavity (3) is connected to the outside atmosphere. In the locked state, the storage cavity (3) is isolated from the outside atmosphere. The locking component (6) restricts the operating component (5) and the connecting column (4) to be in the unlocked state or the locked state.

2. The easy-to-use storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting post (4) has a mating part (42) for cooperating with the locking member (6). At least one locking member (6) and at least one mating part (42) are provided. The locking member (6) is connected to the operating member (5). The operating member (5) drives the locking member (6) to move closer to or further away from the mating part (42). The locking member (6) restricts the operating member (5) and the connecting post (4) to be in an unlocked or locked state through the mating part (42).

3. The easy-to-use storage container according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mating part (42) is one or more recesses distributed on the connecting post (4), the locking member (6) is an elastic ball, and the locking member (6) is locked in at least one recess to restrict the operating member (5) and the connecting post (4) to be in an unlocked or locked state.

4. A user-friendly storage container according to any one of claims 2-3, characterized in that: The outer wall of the connecting column (4) has a limiting cavity (43), the mating part (42) is disposed in the limiting cavity (43), the operating part (5) covers the connecting column (4) and moves toward or away from the connecting column (4). In the locked state, the operating part (5) is pressed against the upper part (2) of the container. In the unlocked state, the operating part (5) is separated from the upper part (2) of the container.

5. A user-friendly storage container according to claim 4, characterized in that: A partition block (7) is provided on the inner wall of the limiting cavity (43), and a clearance slope (71) is provided on the partition block (7). The partition block (7) applies resistance to the locking member (6) in the opposite direction to the movement of the locking member (6).

6. A user-friendly storage container according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting column (4) is provided with a guide groove (44) extending along the movement direction of the operating member (5). The inner wall of the operating member (5) is provided with a guide column (51). The guide column (51) is inserted into the guide groove (44) and slides back and forth in the guide groove (44).

7. A user-friendly storage container according to claim 4, characterized in that: An extension ring (21) is provided on the outer surface of the upper part (2) of the container. A sealing ring (211) is coaxially sleeved on the outside of the extension ring (21). The lower part of the operating member (5) extends outward to form an abutting slope (52). In the locked state, the end of the operating member (5) abuts against the outer surface of the upper part (2) of the container, and the abutting slope (52) abuts against the sealing ring (211) and the outer wall of the extension ring (21).

8. A user-friendly storage container according to claim 4, characterized in that: The operating component (5) includes a housing (53) and an inner core (54). A fixing protrusion (541) is provided on the outer wall of the inner core (54), and a fixing ring groove (531) is provided on the inner wall of the housing (53). The fixing protrusion (541) is inserted into the fixing ring groove (531) and engaged. The inner core (54) is inserted into the housing (53) and engaged. One end of the locking component (6) is detachably disposed on the inner wall of the inner core (54).

9. A user-friendly storage container according to claim 8, characterized in that: The inner core (54) has a guide post (542) on its outer wall, and the outer shell (53) has a guide groove (532) on its inner wall that is inserted into the guide post (542). The guide groove (532) is connected to the fixing ring groove (531).

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