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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of container, container includes box and door, door is pivotably connected to box around first axis.The container further includes first hinge assembly, first hinge assembly includes first fixed seat, first rotating arm, ratchet and pawl.First fixed seat is connected to box.First rotating arm is pivotably connected to first fixed seat around first axis.Ratchet is connected to first fixed seat and can pivot with first rotating arm.Pawl is movably connected to first fixed seat or box, and pawl is used to be connected to ratchet.Wherein, door is connected to first rotating arm and can pivot with first rotating arm.According to the container of the utility model, by the cooperation of ratchet and pawl, door can be fixed in a certain position after opening, avoid the phenomenon of "mistakenly closing door", ensure the efficiency of loading and unloading.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model generally relates to the technical field of container structures, and more specifically to a container. Background Technology

[0002] Once a standard container door is opened, it cannot be fixed at a certain angle. For details, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 1 The container 10 includes a body 11 and a door 12. A second hinge assembly 13 is provided between the body 11 and the door 12. The second hinge assembly 13 includes a second fixed base 14, a second rotating arm 15, and a second pivot shaft 16. The second fixed base 14 is connected to the door 12. One end of the second rotating arm 15 is pivotally connected to the second fixed base 14 via the second pivot shaft 16. The door 12 is connected to the other end of the second rotating arm 15 away from the second pivot shaft 16 and is able to pivot with the second rotating arm 15.

[0003] In practice, after the container door 12 is opened, it may be accidentally closed due to external interference, affecting loading efficiency. Usually, additional measures are needed to fix the position of the container door 12, which is inconvenient.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need to provide a container that can at least partially solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model description section introduces a series of simplified concepts, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This utility model description section is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0006] To at least partially solve the above problems, this utility model provides a container, the container including a container body and a container door, the container door being pivotally connected to the container body about a first axis, the container further including a first hinge assembly connected to the container body and the container door, the first hinge assembly comprising: A first fixing seat is connected to the housing; A first rotating arm, the first rotating arm being pivotally connected to the first fixed base about the first axis; A ratchet, connected to the first fixed seat and pivotable following the first rotating arm; and A pawl, which is movably connected to the first fixed seat or the housing, is used to engage with the ratchet; The box door is connected to the first rotating arm and can pivot with the first rotating arm.

[0007] Optionally, the first hinge assembly further includes a first pivot axis, the axis of which is the first axis. Both the first rotating arm and the ratchet are connected to the first pivot shaft.

[0008] Optionally, the ratchet has a plurality of ratchets, which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the first pivot axis.

[0009] Optionally, the first axis extends along the height direction of the housing; and / or The pawl is pivotally connected to the first fixed seat about a second axis extending along the height direction of the housing.

[0010] Optionally, the pawl is pivotally connected to the first fixed seat between the engaged position and the released position. The ratchet has a plurality of teeth spaced apart along its circumferential direction. The pawl located at the engagement position engages between two adjacent teeth along the circumferential direction.

[0011] Optionally, the first hinge assembly further includes an elastic member connected to the first fixed seat and the pawl, the elastic member being used to drive the pawl from the release position back to the engagement position.

[0012] Optionally, the first hinge assembly further includes a rotating piece that is pivotally connected to the first fixed base about the first axis; During the opening of the door, the first rotating arm can abut against the rotating plate, causing the rotating plate to pivot around the first axis toward a position closer to the pawl until it abuts against the pawl. When the door is pivoted to the maximum open position, the pawl overcomes the force of the elastic member under the action of the rotating plate and pivots to separate from the ratchet, so that the door can pivot freely around the first axis.

[0013] Optionally, the container further includes a second hinge assembly disposed between the container body and the container door, and the second hinge assembly is connected to the container body and the container door.

[0014] Optionally, the first rotating arm includes: The main body is provided along the thickness direction of the door; A first connecting portion is provided along the width direction of the door, and the first connecting portion is connected to the door and the main body; and The second connecting part is provided along the width direction of the door and is connected to the first fixing base and the main body. Along the width direction of the door, the first connecting part and the second connecting part are located on both sides of the main body.

[0015] Optionally, there are multiple first hinge assemblies, and the multiple first hinge assemblies are spaced apart along the height direction of the housing.

[0016] According to the present invention, the container door can be fixed in a certain position after it is opened by the cooperation of ratchet and pawl, so as to avoid the phenomenon of "accidental closing of the door" and ensure the efficiency of loading and unloading. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The following drawings, which illustrate embodiments of the present invention, are incorporated herein as part of the present invention for understanding the invention. The drawings show embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions, serving to explain the principles of the present invention. In the drawings, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the projection of a container along its length in the prior art. Figure 2 This is a schematic projection of a container along its length according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shown is a partial view of the container with the doors closed. Figure 4 and Figure 5 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a partial view of a container door opening to a certain angle, where the pawl and ratchet are in action. Figure 6 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a partial view of the container door opened to its maximum angle, with the pawl and ratchet disengaged; and Figure 7 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the second hinge assembly in the container shown.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 10 / 110 containers 11 enclosures 12-door 13 Second hinge assembly 14 Second Fixing Seat 15 Second Rotating Arm 16 Second pivot axis 120 First Hinge Assembly 121 First Fixed Seat 122 rotating plates 123 Ratchet 124 pawl 125 First Pivot Axis 126 gear teeth 127 Third pivot axis 130 First Rotating Arm 131 Main Body 132 First Connecting Part 133 Second Connecting Part DL length direction DW width direction DH height direction Detailed Implementation

[0019] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described in order to avoid confusion with embodiments of the present invention.

[0020] To fully understand the embodiments of this utility model, a detailed structure will be presented in the following description. Obviously, the implementation of the embodiments of this utility model is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art.

[0021] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is intended only to describe particular embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. When the terms “comprising” and / or “including” are used in this specification, they 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.

[0022] The ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" used in this utility model are merely identifiers and do not have any other meaning, such as a specific order. Furthermore, for example, the term "first component" does not imply the existence of a "second component," and the term "second component" does not imply the existence of a "first component." It should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," and similar expressions used in this utility model are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be limiting.

[0023] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show representative embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0024] This utility model provides a container.

[0025] Please see Figure 2 The container 110 includes a body 11 and a door 12, the door 12 being pivotally connected to the body 11 about a first axis. The container 110 also includes a first hinge assembly 120, which is connected to the body 11 and the door 12.

[0026] Specifically, please refer to Figures 3 to 7 The first hinge assembly 120 includes a first fixed base 121, a first rotating arm 130, a ratchet 123, and a pawl 124. The first fixed base 121 is connected to the housing 11. The first rotating arm 130 is pivotally connected to the first fixed base 121 about a first axis. The ratchet 123 is connected to the first fixed base 121 and is pivotable following the first rotating arm 130. The pawl 124 is movably connected to either the first fixed base 121 or the housing 11. The pawl 124 is used to engage with the ratchet 123. The door 12 is connected to the first rotating arm 130 and is pivotable following the first rotating arm 130.

[0027] According to this solution, the container 100, through the cooperation of ratchet 123 and pawl 124, can be fixed in a certain position after the container door 12 is opened, so as to avoid the phenomenon of "accidental closing of the door" and ensure the efficiency of loading and unloading.

[0028] The first rotating arm 130 includes a main body 131, a first connecting part 132, and a second connecting part 133. The main body 131 is arranged along the thickness direction of the door 12. The first connecting part 132 is arranged along the width direction DW of the door 12. The first connecting part 132 is connected to the door 12 and the main body 131. The second connecting part 133 is arranged along the width direction DW of the door 12. The second connecting part 133 is connected to the first fixed base 121 and the main body 131. The first connecting part 132 and the second connecting part 133 are respectively connected to both sides of the main body 131 along the width direction DW of the door 12. During the pivoting of the door 12 to its maximum opening angle, the clearance area formed between the main body 131 and the second connecting part 133 can, to a certain extent, avoid the container 11, allowing the door 12 to open as wide as possible, facilitating the loading and unloading of goods.

[0029] Furthermore, the first hinge assembly 120 also includes a first pivot shaft 125, the axis of which is the first axis. The first rotating arm 130 and the ratchet 123 are both connected to the first pivot shaft 125. Preferably, the first axis extends along the height direction DH of the housing 11. The pawl 124 is pivotally connected to the first fixed base 121 about a second axis extending along the height direction DH of the housing 12. The first fixed base 121 is provided with a third pivot shaft 127, and the pawl 124 is connected to the third pivot shaft 127.

[0030] Please continue reading. Figures 3 to 7 The pawl 124 is pivotally connected to the first fixed seat 121 between the engaged position and the released position. It should be noted that the ratchet 123 has a plurality of teeth 126 spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the ratchet 123; the pawl 124 in the engaged position engages between two adjacent teeth 126 along the circumferential direction. Preferably, please refer to... Figure 7 The ratchet 123 has multiple ratchets, which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the first pivot axis 125. Figure 7 In this case, there are two ratchet wheels 123 to increase the engagement force between the pawl 124 and the ratchet wheel 123, ensuring that the position of the door 12 is limited.

[0031] Furthermore, the first hinge assembly 120 also includes an elastic member connected to the first fixed seat 121 and the pawl 124. The elastic member drives the pawl 124 from the open position back to the engaged position. The first hinge assembly 120 also includes a rotating plate 122 pivotally connected to the first fixed seat 121 about a first axis. It should be noted that during the opening of the door 12, the first rotating arm 130 can abut against the rotating plate 122, causing the rotating plate 122 to pivot about the first axis toward the pawl 124 until it abuts against the pawl 124. When the door 12 is pivoted to the maximum open position, the pawl 124, under the action of the rotating plate 122, overcomes the force of the elastic member and pivots to separate from the ratchet 123, thereby allowing the door 12 to pivot freely about the first axis. It is understandable that after the door 12 closes again, the pawl 124, under the action of the elastic member, can pivot from the release position to the engagement position, thereby causing the rotating plate 122 to pivot back to its initial position. Figures 3 to 6 (This is a clockwise pivoting motion). That is, when the door 12 needs to be opened, the ratchet 123 can pivot with the door 12. After reaching a certain angle, the pawl 124 engages the ratchet 123, and the door 12 will not close on its own. After the door 12 is pivoted to the maximum opening angle, the pawl 124 separates from the ratchet 123, and the door 12 can pivot towards the closed position. After the door 12 is closed, the pawl 124 engages the ratchet 123 again under the action of the elastic member.

[0032] Please return to the reference section. Figure 2 The container 110 also includes a second hinge assembly 13, which is disposed between the container body 11 and the door 12. The second hinge assembly 13 is connected to the container body 11 and the door 12. Figure 2 In this case, there are two doors 12, and they are designed to open in opposite directions. Each door 12 is connected to the body 11 by multiple second hinge assemblies 13, which are spaced apart along the height direction DH of the body 11. Furthermore, there are also multiple first hinge assemblies 120. Alternatively, each door 12 is connected to the body 11 by multiple first hinge assemblies 120, which are spaced apart along the height direction DH of the body 11.

[0033] According to the present invention, the container uses a ratchet and a pawl to limit the position of the opening door, avoid the phenomenon of "accidental closing of the door", and ensure the efficiency of loading and unloading.

[0034] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used herein is for descriptive purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Terms such as “set” appearing herein can refer to either a component being directly attached to another component or a component being attached to another component via an intermediary. A feature described in one embodiment may be applied, alone or in combination with other features, to another embodiment, unless that feature is not applicable in that other embodiment or is otherwise stated.

[0035] This utility model has been described through the above embodiments. However, it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit this utility model to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand that many more variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of this utility model, and all such variations and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A container, characterized in that, The container includes a body and a door, the door being pivotally connected to the body about a first axis. The container also includes a first hinge assembly connected to the body and the door, the first hinge assembly comprising: A first fixing seat is connected to the housing; A first rotating arm, the first rotating arm being pivotally connected to the first fixed base about the first axis; A ratchet, connected to the first fixed seat and pivotable following the first rotating arm; and A pawl, which is movably connected to the first fixed seat or the housing, is used to engage with the ratchet; The box door is connected to the first rotating arm and can pivot with the first rotating arm.

2. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first hinge assembly further includes a first pivot axis, the axis of which is the first axis. Both the first rotating arm and the ratchet are connected to the first pivot shaft.

3. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ratchet has multiple ratchets, which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the first pivot axis.

4. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first axis extends along the height direction of the housing; and / or The pawl is pivotally connected to the first fixed seat about a second axis extending along the height direction of the housing.

5. The container according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pawl is pivotally connected to the first fixed seat between the engaging position and the releasing position. The ratchet has a plurality of teeth spaced apart along its circumferential direction. The pawl located at the engagement position engages between two adjacent teeth along the circumferential direction.

6. The container according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first hinge assembly further includes an elastic member connected to the first fixed seat and the pawl, the elastic member being used to drive the pawl from the release position back to the engagement position.

7. The container according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first hinge assembly further includes a rotating piece that is pivotally connected to the first fixed base about the first axis; During the opening of the door, the first rotating arm can abut against the rotating plate, causing the rotating plate to pivot around the first axis toward a position closer to the pawl until it abuts against the pawl. When the door is pivoted to the maximum open position, the pawl overcomes the force of the elastic member under the action of the rotating plate and pivots to separate from the ratchet, so that the door can pivot freely around the first axis.

8. The container according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The container also includes a second hinge assembly disposed between the container body and the container door, and the second hinge assembly is connected to the container body and the container door.

9. The container according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The first rotating arm includes: The main body is provided along the thickness direction of the door; A first connecting portion is provided along the width direction of the door, and the first connecting portion is connected to the door and the main body; and The second connecting part is provided along the width direction of the door and is connected to the first fixing base and the main body. Along the width direction of the door, the first connecting part and the second connecting part are located on both sides of the main body.

10. The container according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The first hinge assembly has multiple components, and the multiple first hinge assemblies are spaced apart along the height direction of the housing.

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