storage bucket

Abstract

This utility model discloses a storage bucket, including a bucket body with a storage cavity. The bucket body includes an upper body and a lower body, which are movably connected. The top of the upper body is provided with an opening that connects the storage cavity to the external space. The upper body can rotate around a rotating shaft that is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the bucket body to adjust the orientation of the opening, thus realizing a storage bucket with variable tilt direction and tilt angle of the opening, which is convenient for users to view and retrieve items.

Description

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application No. 202422644547.7, filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration on October 31, 2024, entitled “Grain Bucket”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This utility model relates to the field of household utensils, and in particular to a storage bucket. Background Technology

[0003] In existing technologies, storage bins can be placed on countertops or shelves for convenient access to items. Traditional storage bins are typically cylindrical, which makes it difficult for users to retrieve items, especially when there are few items remaining. The cylindrical design makes it hard for users to see what's left, and items at the bottom are also difficult to remove. Users often have to use tools, tilt the bin, or move the entire container to see and access items, which is time-consuming, laborious, and inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, this application provides a storage bin with a movable part of its structure. By rotating the movable part of the structure, the bin can be tilted to adjust the orientation of the opening, thus realizing a storage bin with a variable tilt direction and tilt angle, which makes it convenient for users to view and retrieve items.

[0005] This utility model provides a storage bucket, which includes a bucket body, an upper body and a lower body, the upper body and the lower body are movably connected, the upper body and the lower body are provided with a communicating storage cavity, and the upper body is provided with an opening communicating with the external space;

[0006] The upper body includes an upright state and an inclined state, and switches between the upright state and the inclined state by moving relative to the lower body;

[0007] When the upper body is in an upright position, the side walls of the bucket body formed by the combination of the upper body and the lower body are at the same height, so that the opening faces directly upwards of the storage bucket;

[0008] When the upper body is tilted, the height of at least a portion of the side wall of the barrel formed by the combination of the upper body and the lower body is less than the height of the other portion of the side wall, so that the opening faces the side of the storage barrel.

[0009] Technical effect: The bucket is composed of an upper body and a lower body. When the upper body is in an upright position, the opening faces directly upwards. At this time, the side walls of the bucket formed by the upper and lower bodies are at the same height, allowing more items to be stored in the storage cavity. When the upper body changes from an upright position to an inclined position, at least part of the side wall height of the bucket is less than the height of the other part of the side wall, so that the opening faces the side of the storage bucket. Users can observe the situation inside the bucket without changing their standing position, and it is also convenient to take items out of the bucket.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the upper body and the lower body are rotatably connected, and the upper body rotates relative to the lower body to switch between the upright state and the tilted state.

[0011] Technical effect: The upper body and the lower body are rotatably connected, so that the upper body can switch between the upright state and the tilted state by only needing to rotate one of the upper body or the lower body relative to the other, which improves the convenience of use for the user.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the upper body rotates relative to the lower body about a rotation axis, and the rotation axis is inclined relative to the upper body and / or the lower body.

[0013] Technical effect: The upper body rotates relative to the lower body around a rotation axis, and the rotation axis is tilted relative to the upper body and / or the lower body, so that the upper body rotates in an inclined manner, thereby making it easier for the upper body to switch between the upright state and the inclined state, improving the convenience of use for the user.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the upper body is provided with a first inclined surface, which is an inclined surface at the bottom of the upper body that slopes from a first reference point to a fourth reference point, and the height from the first reference point to the top surface of the upper body is lower than the height from the fourth reference point to the top surface.

[0015] When the upper body is driven, the upper body rotates relative to the lower body, causing the first reference point of the first inclined surface to rotate to the position of the fourth reference point of the first inclined surface when the upper body is upright. Since the height of the first reference point to the top surface of the upper body is lower than the height of the fourth reference point to the top surface of the upper body, the height of the side wall where the first reference point of the barrel formed by the combination of the upper body and the lower body is located is less than the height of the side wall where the fourth reference point is located after rotation, thereby causing the opening to face the side of the storage barrel.

[0016] Technical effect: Since the height from the first reference point to the top surface of the upper body is lower than the height from the fourth reference point to the top surface, when the upper body rotates relative to the lower body, the positions of the first reference point and the fourth reference point change with each other, which can realize whether the side walls of the barrel formed by the combination of the upper body and the lower body are consistent, thereby realizing the switching of the upper body between the upright state and the tilted state. The structure is simple and easy to use.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the lower body is provided with a second inclined surface, and the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are in contact.

[0018] Technical effect: The first and second inclined surfaces fit together, preventing items from flowing out from the gap between the first and second inclined surfaces, thus improving the sealing performance of the barrel.

[0019] In one possible implementation, one of the upper body and the lower body is provided with a first rotating structure, and the other of the upper body and the lower body is provided with a second rotating structure, wherein the first rotating structure and the second rotating structure are rotatably connected.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the first rotating structure includes a protrusion, the protrusion having a snap-fit ​​portion, the snap-fit ​​portion being connected to the second rotating structure.

[0021] In one possible implementation, the second rotating structure is a rotating ring, which is a ring protruding from the inner wall of the upper body or the lower body. The snap-fit ​​part snaps into the bottom wall or top wall of the rotating ring and can rotate relative to the bottom wall or top wall of the rotating ring.

[0022] Technical effect: The locking part engages with the bottom or top wall of the rotating ring and can rotate relative to the bottom or top wall of the rotating ring, which allows the upper body and the lower body to rotate relative to each other. At the same time, it can also limit the upper and lower bodies to prevent them from separating during rotation, thus improving the stability of the overall structure of the barrel.

[0023] In one possible implementation, the second rotating structure is a limiting groove, which is a groove on the inner wall of the upper body or the lower body. The snap-fit ​​part is inserted into the limiting groove to connect the upper body and the lower body, and the snap-fit ​​part rotates relative to the limiting groove.

[0024] Technical effect: The snap-fit ​​part is inserted into the limiting groove to connect the upper body and the lower body, and the snap-fit ​​part can rotate relative to the limiting groove. The setting of the limiting groove can save the use of materials and save material costs. Moreover, the snap-fit ​​part is directly connected to the limiting groove, and the assembly process is simple.

[0025] In one possible implementation, the first rotating structure further includes a rotating disk and a rolling element, the rolling element being movably disposed on the rotating disk and capable of rolling relative to the second rotating structure.

[0026] In one possible implementation, the rotating disk has a receiving hole, the rolling element is disposed in the receiving hole and the rolling element protrudes from both ends of the receiving hole.

[0027] Technical effect: The rolling element is set in the receiving hole, which can limit the rolling element and prevent it from rolling off. At the same time, the two ends of the rolling element protrude from the two ends of the receiving hole, so that the rolling element is in contact with both the upper body and the lower body, thereby reducing the rotational resistance and increasing the rotational efficiency when the upper body rotates.

[0028] In one possible implementation, the first rotating structure further includes a rotating ring having a limiting groove facing the direction of the second rotating structure, and the rotating disk is disposed in the rotating ring and can rotate relative to the rotating ring.

[0029] Technical effect: The rotating disc is set in the limiting groove, which can limit the rotating disc and prevent it from slipping out of the upper or lower body, thereby improving the stability of the barrel structure.

[0030] In one possible implementation, the bottom wall of the limiting structure is further provided with a rotating guide rail, and one end of the rolling element contacts the rotating guide rail and can roll along the rotating guide rail.

[0031] Technical benefits: One end of the rolling element contacts the guide rail, which limits the rolling direction of the rolling element, allowing the upper body to rotate in the desired direction. Simultaneously, the arrangement of the rolling element and the rotating guide rail reduces the contact area between the rolling element and the upper or lower body, reducing rotational resistance and improving rotational efficiency.

[0032] In one possible implementation, the second rotating structure is a protrusion, which is a protrusion on the inner wall of the upper or lower main body.

[0033] In one possible implementation, the protrusion is arranged parallel to the rotating disk.

[0034] In one possible implementation, the storage bin further includes a lid for closing the opening.

[0035] Technical benefits: The cover prevents items inside the storage cavity from falling out of the opening and also blocks moisture from entering the storage cavity, preventing items from getting moldy.

[0036] This utility model further provides a storage bucket, including:

[0037] The barrel has a storage cavity and includes an upper body and a lower body, which are rotatably connected. The top of the upper body has an opening that connects the storage cavity to the external space.

[0038] The upper body rotates relative to the lower body around a rotation axis to adjust the orientation of the opening, and the rotation axis is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel.

[0039] In one possible implementation, when the upper body rotates about the rotation axis relative to the lower body until the upper body is in an inclined state, the opening is in an inclined state relative to the bottom surface of the barrel or relative to the placement plane of the barrel.

[0040] In one possible implementation, when the upper body rotates about a rotation axis relative to the lower body until the upper body is in an inclined state, the opening faces diagonally upwards towards the storage bucket.

[0041] In one possible implementation, when the upper body rotates about a rotation axis relative to the lower body until the upper body is in an upright position, the opening faces directly above the storage bin.

[0042] In one possible implementation, the upper body rotates relative to the lower body about a rotation axis, switching between the upright state and the tilted state.

[0043] In one possible implementation, when the upper body rotates about a rotation axis relative to the lower body until the opening is tilted relative to the bottom surface of the barrel or the placement plane of the barrel, the height of at least a portion of the sidewalls of the barrel formed by the combination of the upper body and the lower body is less than the height of another portion of the sidewalls.

[0044] In one possible implementation, when the upper body rotates about a rotation axis relative to the lower body to an upright position with the opening facing directly above the storage bucket, the height of any region of the side wall of the bucket body formed by the combination of the upper body and the lower body is the same.

[0045] In one possible implementation, when the upper body is rotated to an inclined state, the angle between the top surface of the upper body forming the opening and the bottom surface of the barrel is greater than or equal to 70°.

[0046] In one possible implementation, the top surface of the upper body is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the barrel.

[0047] In one possible implementation, the top of the lower body is provided with a second inclined surface, which is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel or the placement plane of the barrel; the bottom of the upper body abuts against the second inclined surface, and when the upper body rotates relative to the lower body about a rotation axis, the bottom of the upper body slides relative to the second inclined surface.

[0048] In one possible implementation, the rotation axis is perpendicular to the second inclined plane.

[0049] In one possible implementation, the bottom of the upper body is provided with a first inclined surface, which abuts against a second inclined surface. When the upper body rotates relative to the lower body about a rotation axis, the first inclined surface slides relative to the second inclined surface.

[0050] In one possible implementation, the first inclined plane and the second inclined plane have the same inclination angle.

[0051] In one possible implementation, when the upper body rotates about the rotation axis relative to the lower body to an upright position with the opening facing directly above the storage bucket, the first reference point on the first inclined surface with the smallest distance from the top surface of the upper body abuts against the second reference point on the second inclined surface with the largest distance from the bottom surface of the bucket.

[0052] In one possible implementation, when the upper body rotates about the rotation axis relative to the lower body until the opening is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel or the placement plane of the barrel, the first reference point abuts against the third reference point on the second inclined surface that is the closest to the bottom surface of the barrel.

[0053] In one possible implementation, the first inclined surface is provided with a first locking groove, and the second inclined surface is provided with a locking protrusion. When the first reference point abuts against the second reference point, the first locking groove engages with the locking protrusion.

[0054] And / or, the first inclined surface is provided with a second locking groove, and the second inclined surface is provided with a locking protrusion. When the first reference point abuts against the third reference point, the second locking groove engages with the locking protrusion.

[0055] In one possible implementation, one of the lower end of the first inclined plane and the upper end of the second inclined plane is provided with a first rotating structure, and the other is provided with a second rotating structure. The upper body and the lower body are rotatably connected through the first rotating structure and the second rotating structure.

[0056] In one possible implementation, the first rotating structure has a protrusion and the second rotating structure has a recess; when the upper body rotates relative to the lower body about the rotation axis, the protrusion is inserted into the recess and rotatably connected to the recess.

[0057] In one possible implementation, the protrusion is a convex ring formed at the lower end of the first inclined surface and concentrically disposed on the first inclined surface, and the recess is a groove, concave ring, or mating hole disposed on the second inclined surface. The convex ring is inserted into the groove, the concave ring, or the mating hole and is rotatably connected to the groove, the concave ring, or the mating hole.

[0058] In one possible implementation, the sidewall of the convex ring is provided with a fixing protrusion, and the sidewall of the groove, the concave ring, or the mating hole is provided with a fixing groove that mates with the fixing protrusion. When the convex ring is inserted into the groove, the concave ring, or the mating hole, the fixing protrusion engages with the fixing groove.

[0059] In one possible implementation, when the recess is a mating hole provided on the second inclined surface, the convex ring has multiple elastic arms, with a clearance groove between each pair of elastic arms, and a limiting platform is provided at the end of the multiple elastic arms; when the convex ring is inserted into the mating hole until the end of the multiple elastic arms passes through the side wall of the mating hole, the limiting platform engages with the lower end of the side wall.

[0060] In one possible implementation, the protrusion is a convex surface formed at the lower end of the first inclined surface and concentrically disposed with the first inclined surface, and the recess is a groove or mating hole disposed on the second inclined surface. The convex surface is inserted into the groove or the mating hole and is rotatably connected with the groove or the mating hole.

[0061] In one possible implementation, the sidewall of the convex surface is provided with a fixing protrusion, and the sidewall of the groove or the mating hole is provided with a fixing groove that mates with the fixing protrusion. When the convex surface is inserted into the groove or the mating hole, the fixing protrusion engages with the fixing groove.

[0062] In one possible implementation, the second inclined surface is provided with a sliding groove, and a rolling element that rolls along the sliding groove has a diameter greater than the depth of the sliding groove; when the upper body rotates relative to the lower body about the rotation axis, the first inclined surface rolls relative to the second inclined surface through the rolling element.

[0063] In one possible implementation, there are multiple rolling elements, the sliding groove has a rotating disk, the rotating disk has multiple receiving holes, one rolling element is disposed in one of the receiving holes, and the rolling element protrudes from both ends of the receiving hole.

[0064] In one possible implementation, the bottom of the sliding groove is provided with a rotating guide rail, and the rolling element rolls along the rotating guide rail within the sliding groove.

[0065] In one possible implementation, the first inclined surface is provided with a first through hole, and the second inclined surface is provided with a second through hole corresponding to the first through hole. The upper body and the lower body form a connected storage cavity through the first through hole and the second through hole.

[0066] In one possible implementation, the first inclined surface and the side wall of the upper body form the storage cavity, and the lower body forms the base of the storage bucket.

[0067] In one possible implementation, the top of the upper body is provided with a cover for closing the opening.

[0068] The storage bin provided by this utility model includes: a bin body with a storage cavity, the bin body including an upper body and a lower body, the upper body and the lower body being rotatably connected, the top of the upper body having an opening that connects the storage cavity to the external space; the upper body rotates relative to the lower body around a rotation axis to adjust the orientation of the opening, the rotation axis being inclined relative to the bottom surface of the bin body, thus realizing a storage bin with variable tilt direction and tilt angle of the opening, making it convenient for users to view and retrieve items.

[0069] This utility model further provides a storage bucket, including:

[0070] The barrel has a storage cavity and includes an upper body and a lower body, which are detachably connected. The top of the upper body has an opening that connects the storage cavity to the external space.

[0071] When the upper body rotates around the rotating shaft to different positions and connects with the lower body, the orientation of the opening is different, and the rotating shaft is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel.

[0072] In one possible implementation, when the upper body rotates about the rotation axis to an inclined state and connects with the lower body, the opening is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel or relative to the placement plane of the barrel.

[0073] In one possible implementation, when the upper body rotates about a rotation axis to an inclined state and connects with the lower body, the opening faces obliquely upwards towards the storage bucket.

[0074] In one possible implementation, when the upper body rotates about the rotation axis to an upright position and connects to the lower body, the opening faces directly above the storage bucket.

[0075] In one possible implementation, the upper body switches between the upright state and the tilted state by rotating about a rotation axis after detaching from the lower body and then reconnecting to the lower body.

[0076] In one possible implementation, when the upper body rotates about a rotation axis until the opening is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel or relative to the placement plane of the barrel and is connected to the lower body, the height of at least a portion of the sidewalls of the barrel formed by the combination of the upper body and the lower body is less than the height of another portion of the sidewalls.

[0077] In one possible implementation, when the upper body rotates about a rotation axis to an upright position with the opening facing directly above the storage bucket and connects with the lower body, the height of any region of the side wall of the bucket body formed by the combination of the upper body and the lower body is the same.

[0078] In one possible implementation, when the upper body is rotated to an inclined state and connected to the lower body, the angle between the top surface of the upper body forming the opening and the bottom surface of the barrel is greater than or equal to 70°.

[0079] In one possible implementation, the top surface of the upper body is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the barrel.

[0080] In one possible implementation, the top of the lower body is provided with a second inclined surface, which is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel or relative to the placement plane of the barrel; when the upper body is connected to the lower body, its bottom abuts against the second inclined surface.

[0081] In one possible implementation, the rotation axis is perpendicular to the second inclined plane.

[0082] In one possible implementation, the bottom of the upper body is provided with a first inclined surface, and when the upper body is connected to the lower body, the first inclined surface abuts against the second inclined surface.

[0083] In one possible implementation, the first inclined plane and the second inclined plane have the same inclination angle.

[0084] In one possible implementation, when the upper body rotates about the rotation axis to an upright position with the opening facing directly above the storage bucket and is connected to the lower body, the first reference point on the first inclined surface that is closest to the top surface of the upper body abuts against the second reference point on the second inclined surface that is furthest from the bottom surface of the bucket.

[0085] In one possible implementation, when the upper body rotates about the rotation axis until the opening is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel or the placement plane of the barrel and is connected to the lower body, the first reference point abuts against the third reference point on the second inclined surface that is the closest to the bottom surface of the barrel.

[0086] In one possible implementation, the first inclined surface is provided with a first through hole, and the second inclined surface is provided with a second through hole corresponding to the first through hole. When the upper body and the lower body are connected, the storage cavity is formed through the first through hole and the second through hole.

[0087] In one possible implementation, the first inclined surface and the side wall of the upper body form the storage cavity, and the lower body forms the base of the storage bucket.

[0088] In one possible implementation, the top of the upper body is provided with a cover for closing the opening.

[0089] The storage bucket provided by this utility model includes: a bucket body with a storage cavity, the bucket body including an upper body and a lower body, the upper body and the lower body being detachably connected, the top of the upper body having an opening that connects the storage cavity to the external space; when the upper body rotates around a rotating axis to different positions and connects with the lower body, the orientation of the opening is different, and the rotating axis is tilted relative to the bottom surface of the bucket body, realizing a storage bucket with variable tilt direction and tilt angle of the opening, enriching the diversity of storage bucket designs. Attached Figure Description

[0090] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0091] Figure 1 This diagram illustrates a structural schematic of a storage bin provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0092] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the storage bin along the vertical direction is shown;

[0093] Figure 3 An exploded view of one structure of the storage bucket provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0094] Figure 4 This diagram illustrates another structural schematic of the storage bin provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0095] Figure 5 This diagram illustrates a structure of a storage bin in an inclined state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0096] Figure 6A schematic diagram of another structure of the storage bucket provided in this embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0097] Figure 7 This illustration shows another structural diagram of the storage bucket provided in an embodiment of the present invention in an inclined state;

[0098] Figure 8 This diagram illustrates a structural schematic of the upper body of the storage bin provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0099] Figure 9 This invention provides a schematic diagram of the lower main body of a storage bin according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0100] Figure 10 An exploded view of another structure of the storage bucket provided in this embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0101] Figure 11 This illustration shows another structural diagram of the storage bin provided in this embodiment of the present invention in an inclined state;

[0102] Figure 12 An exploded view of yet another structure of the storage bin provided in this embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0103] Figure 13 An exploded view of another structure of the storage bucket provided in this embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0104] Figure 14 This illustration shows another structural diagram of the storage bin provided in this embodiment of the present invention in an inclined state;

[0105] Figure 15 An exploded view of yet another structure of the storage bin provided in this embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0106] Figure 16 This illustration shows another structural diagram of the lower body of the storage bucket provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0107] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0108] 1. Barrel body; 11. Upper main body; 111. Opening; 112. First inclined surface; 1121. First reference point; 1122. Fourth reference point; 1123. First locking groove; 1124. Second locking groove; 1125. First through hole; 12. Lower main body; 121. Second inclined surface; 1211. Second reference point; 1212. Third reference point; 1213. Locking protrusion; 1214. Sliding groove; 1215. Rolling element; 1216. Rotating disc; 1217. Second through hole; 1218. Support arm;

[0109] 2. First rotating structure; 21. Protrusion; 211. Clearance groove; 212. Limiting platform;

[0110] 3. Second rotating structure; 31. Recessed portion;

[0111] 4. Cover;

[0112] 221. Rotating ring; 2121. Snap-fit ​​part; 2221. Receiving hole; 2211. Limiting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0113] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0114] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0115] Furthermore, features specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the same feature, used to distinguish and describe features, without any order or distinction of importance.

[0116] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0117] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0118] The following is for reference. Figures 1 to 3 This describes a storage bucket according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0119] like Figures 1 to 3This application provides a storage bucket, including a bucket body 1. The bucket body 1 includes an upper body 11 and a lower body 12, which are movably connected. The upper body 11 and the lower body 12 are provided with a connected storage cavity, and the upper body 11 is provided with an opening 111 that connects to the external space.

[0120] Furthermore, the upper body 11 includes an upright state and an inclined state, and switches between the upright state and the inclined state by moving relative to the lower body 12;

[0121] Furthermore, when the upper body 11 is in an upright position, the side walls of the barrel formed by the combination of the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 are at the same height, so that the opening 111 faces directly above the storage barrel.

[0122] Furthermore, when the upper body 11 is in an inclined state, the height of at least part of the side wall of the barrel formed by the combination of the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 is less than the height of the other part of the side wall, so that the opening 111 faces the side of the storage barrel.

[0123] The barrel 1 can be a container used to hold items. The storage cavity is the chamber in the barrel 1 for storing items, and the opening 111 is used to place items into the storage cavity. The barrel 1 can be, but is not limited to, cylindrical, prismatic, or cylindrical at the top and spherical at the bottom, etc., and there are no specific limitations here. The "items" mentioned above can include, but are not limited to, solid items (such as rice, flour, grains, toys, parts, etc.), liquid items (such as water, beverages, chemical solutions, etc.), etc., and there are no specific limitations here.

[0124] The upper body 11 and the lower body 12 can be the same shape or different shapes. The upper body 11 and the lower body 12 can be made of materials such as plastic, metal, and rubber, without specific restrictions.

[0125] It is understandable that the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 are movably connected. The upper body 11 and the lower body 12 can be connected to each other and can rotate between them, or the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 can be detached from each other, making the assembly of the two more convenient.

[0126] It is understandable that the upright state of the upper body 11 means that the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 are arranged in a straight line in the vertical direction, so that the structures of the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 are complementary; it can also mean that the opening 111 of the upper body 11 is parallel to the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or to the plane on which the barrel 1 is placed.

[0127] It is understandable that the tilting state of the upper body 11 refers to the overall tilting state of the upper body 11 relative to the lower body 12, or it can be that the opening 111 of the upper body 11 is tilted relative to the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or relative to the plane on which the barrel 1 is placed.

[0128] It is understandable that the upper body 11 can switch between an upright and tilted state relative to the lower body 12. This can be achieved by the upper body 11 rotating or moving relative to the lower body 12 under the limiting effect of the lower body 12. Alternatively, the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 can be detached, allowing the upper body 11 to be removed from the lower body 12, switch between the upright and tilted states, and then reassemble with the lower body 12.

[0129] It is understandable that when the upper body 11 is in an upright state, the side wall height of the barrel 1 formed by the combination of the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 is consistent. This means that the height of the side wall at each position of the end of the upper body 11 to the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or the plane on which the barrel 1 is placed is consistent. At this time, the storage cavity can store more items.

[0130] It is understandable that when the upper body 11 is in an inclined state, the height of at least part of the side wall of the barrel 1 formed by the combination of the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 is less than the height of the other part of the side wall. This means that the distance from at least part of the end of the upper body 11 to the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or the plane on which the barrel 1 is placed is less than the distance from the other part of the end to the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or the plane on which the barrel 1 is placed. At this time, the opening 111 faces the side of the barrel 1.

[0131] In the above possible implementation, the barrel 1 is composed of an upper body 11 and a lower body 12. When the upper body 11 is in an upright state, the opening 111 faces directly upwards of the barrel 1. At this time, the side wall heights of the barrel 1 formed by the combination of the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 are consistent, and more items can be stored in the storage cavity. When the upper body 11 is switched from an upright state to an inclined state, the height of at least part of the side wall of the barrel 1 is less than the height of the other part of the side wall, so that the opening 111 faces the side of the storage barrel. The user can observe the situation inside the barrel without changing the standing position or moving the barrel, and it is also convenient to take out the items inside the barrel.

[0132] In one possible implementation, the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 are rotatably connected, and the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12 so that the upper body 11 switches between an upright state and an inclined state.

[0133] The upper body 11 and the lower body 12 are rotatably connected. This can be achieved by setting mutually cooperating rotating structural components on the upper body 11 and the lower body 12, thereby realizing the rotatable connection between the upper body 11 and the lower body. Alternatively, a separate rotating structure can be set between the upper body 11 and the lower body 12, with each of the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 rotatably connected to a separate rotating structure. Thus, the rotation of the upper body 11 relative to the lower body 12 can switch the upper body 11 between an upright state and an inclined state.

[0134] In the above possible implementations, the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 are rotatably connected, so that the upper body 11 can be switched between an upright state and an inclined state simply by rotating one of the upper body 11 or the lower body 12 relative to the other, which improves the convenience of use for the user.

[0135] In one possible implementation, the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12 about a rotation axis, and the rotation axis is inclined relative to the upper body 11 and / or the lower body 12.

[0136] It is understandable that the tilt of the rotating shaft refers to the tilt of the rotating shaft relative to the opening 111 of the upper body 11, or the tilt of the opening of the lower body 12 at the connection between the lower body 12 and the upper barrel.

[0137] In the above possible implementations, the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12 about a rotation axis, and the rotation axis is tilted relative to the upper body 11 and / or the lower body 12, so that the upper body 11 rotates in an tilted manner, thereby making it easier for the upper body 11 to switch between an upright state and a tilted state, improving the user's convenience.

[0138] In one possible implementation, refer to Figure 3 The upper body 11 is provided with a first inclined surface 112. The first inclined surface 112 is an inclined surface that is inclined from the first reference point 1121 to the fourth reference point 1122 at the bottom of the upper body 11. The height from the first reference point 1121 to the top surface of the upper body 11 is lower than the height from the fourth reference point 1122 to the top surface.

[0139] When the upper body 11 is driven, the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12, causing the first reference point 1121 of the first inclined surface 112 to rotate to the position of the fourth reference point 1122 when the upper body 11 is in an upright state. Since the height of the first reference point 1121 to the top surface of the upper body 11 is lower than the height of the fourth reference point 1122 to the top surface of the upper body 11, the height of the side wall where the first reference point 1121 is located in the barrel 1 formed by the combination of the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 after rotation is less than the height of the side wall where the fourth reference point 1122 is located, thereby causing the opening 111 to face the side of the storage barrel.

[0140] It is understood that the first inclined surface 112 is set on the plane at the bottom of the upper body 11, that is, the plane at the connection between the upper body 11 and the lower body 12. The first reference point 1121 and the fourth reference point 1122 are the two endpoints symmetrical about the axis of rotation, that is, the two endpoints symmetrical about the first inclined surface 112 about the axis of rotation. On both sides of the axis of rotation, in the direction from the first reference point 1121 to the fourth reference point 1122, the bottom surface of the barrel 1 extends in a direction that gradually approaches the bottom surface of the barrel 1 to form the first inclined surface 112.

[0141] It is understandable that the top surface of the upper main body 11 refers to the top surface at the opening 111 of the upper main body 11.

[0142] The height from the first reference point 1121 to the top surface of the upper body 11 is lower than the height from the fourth reference point 1122 to the top surface. This refers to the distance from the two sides symmetrical about the rotation axis to the top surface of the upper body 11. It can be understood that, in the direction extending from the first reference point 1121 to the fourth reference point 1122, the height from the bottom of the upper body 11 or the first inclined surface 112 to the top surface of the upper body 11 gradually increases.

[0143] In the above possible implementations, since the height of the first reference point 1121 to the top surface of the upper body 11 is lower than the height of the fourth reference point 1122 to the top surface, when the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12, the positions of the first reference point 1121 and the fourth reference point 1122 can be interchanged to determine whether the side walls of the barrel 1 formed by the combination of the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 are consistent, thereby enabling the upper body 11 to switch between an upright state and an inclined state. The structure is simple and easy to use.

[0144] In one possible implementation, the lower body 12 is provided with a second inclined surface 121, and the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 are fitted together.

[0145] The first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 are attached together, which means that the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 are complementary inclined surfaces. Complementary means that in one direction of the barrel body, the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 form a complete barrel body 1 shape when the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 are attached together, that is, the shape of the barrel body when the upper body 11 is in an upright state.

[0146] Understandably, the fit between the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 prevents items from flowing out from between the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121, thus improving the sealing performance of the barrel 1. At the same time, it allows the storage cavity of the barrel 1 to store more items.

[0147] In one possible implementation, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3One of the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 is provided with a first rotating structure, and the other of the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 is provided with a second rotating structure. The first rotating structure and the second rotating structure are rotatably connected.

[0148] The first rotating structure and the second rotating structure can be an integral structure set on the upper body 11 or the lower body 12, or they can be separate structures that are detachably connected to the upper body 11 or the lower body 12 and can rotate relative to the upper body 11 or the lower body 12.

[0149] It is understood that the first rotating structure and the second rotating structure can rotate relative to each other. This can be achieved by fixing both the first and second rotating structures to the upper body 11 or the lower body 12, while allowing them to rotate relative to each other. Alternatively, at least one of the first and second rotating structures can be rotatably connected to one of the upper body 11 or the lower body 12.

[0150] It is understood that the first rotating structure and the second rotating structure can be rotating structures disposed on the first inclined surface 112 or the second inclined surface 121.

[0151] In the above possible implementations, by providing a first rotating structure or a second rotating structure on the upper body 11 and the lower body 12, the frictional resistance when the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12 can be reduced, thereby improving the rotation efficiency.

[0152] In one possible implementation, the first rotating structure includes a protrusion 21, which has a snap-fit ​​portion 2121 that is rotatably connected to the second rotating structure.

[0153] The protrusion 21 can be a protrusion located at the bottom of the upper body 11 or the top of the lower body 12, and the protrusion can extend along the axial direction of the barrel storage cavity. The snap-fit ​​part 2121 can be another protruding structure on one side of the protrusion 21, either upward or downward.

[0154] In one possible implementation, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The second rotating structure is a rotating ring 221, which is a ring protruding from the inner wall of the upper body 11 or the lower body 12. The snap-fit ​​part 2121 snaps into the bottom wall or top wall of the rotating ring 221 and can rotate relative to the bottom wall or top wall of the rotating ring 221.

[0155] In the above possible implementations, the snap-fit ​​part 2121 snaps into the bottom wall or top wall of the rotating ring 221 and can rotate relative to the bottom wall or top wall of the rotating ring 221. This allows the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 to rotate relative to each other. At the same time, it can also limit the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 to prevent the lower body 12 and the upper body 11 from separating during rotation, thereby improving the stability of the overall structure of the barrel.

[0156] In one possible implementation, the second rotating structure is a limiting groove, which is a groove on the inner wall of the upper body 11 or the lower body 12. The locking part 2121 is inserted into the limiting groove to connect the upper body 11 and the lower body 12, and the locking part 2121 rotates relative to the limiting groove.

[0157] In the above possible implementations, the snap-fit ​​part 2121 is inserted into the limiting groove to connect the upper body 11 and the lower body 12, and the snap-fit ​​part 2121 rotates relative to the limiting groove. The setting of the limiting groove can save the use of materials and save material costs. In addition, the snap-fit ​​part 2121 is directly connected to the limiting groove, and the assembly process is simple.

[0158] In one possible implementation, refer to Figure 2 The first rotating structure also includes a rotating disk 1216 and a rolling element 1215. The rolling element 1215 is movably disposed on the rotating disk 1216 and can roll relative to the second rotating structure.

[0159] The rolling element 1215 can be, but is not limited to, rollers, rollers, balls, etc., and the rolling element 1215 can also be made of, but is not limited to, rubber, plastic, wood, or metal.

[0160] It is understandable that the rolling element 1215 is movably placed on the rotating disk 1216, and the rotating disk 1216 can limit the rolling element 1215 to prevent it from rolling down randomly.

[0161] It is understandable that the rolling element 1215 can roll relative to the second rotating structure and is movably placed on the rotating disk 1216, so that when the upper body 11 is driven to rotate, the rolling element 1215 can rotate under force, which reduces the frictional resistance between the rotating disk 1216 and the second limiting structure and improves the rotation efficiency.

[0162] In one possible implementation, refer to Figure 3 The rotating disk 1216 is provided with a receiving hole 2221, and the rolling element 1215 is disposed in the receiving hole 2221 and the rolling element 1215 protrudes from both ends of the receiving hole 2221.

[0163] It is understandable that the receiving hole 2221 can be a through hole that passes through the rotating disk 1216, or it can be based on a through hole that passes through the rotating disk 1216 and has a structure that protrudes along the side wall of the through hole, so as to accommodate rolling parts 1215 of different sizes.

[0164] It is understandable that the rolling element 1215 is disposed in the receiving hole 2221 and the rolling element 1215 protrudes from both ends of the receiving hole 2221, which means that the diameter of the rolling element 1215 is greater than the length of the receiving hole 2221, and the bottom wall of the receiving hole 2221 will not contact the plane that is contacted by one end of the rolling element 1215 under the action of the rolling element 1215.

[0165] It is understandable that the rotating disk 1216 can be set on the first inclined surface 112 or the second inclined surface 121. The two ends of the rolling element 1215 protruding from the receiving hole 2221 contact the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121. When the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12, the rolling element 1215 rolls on the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121, reducing the friction between the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 and improving the rotation efficiency.

[0166] Among the above possible implementations, refer to Figure 3 The rolling element 1215 is disposed in the receiving hole 2221, which can limit the rolling element 1215 and prevent it from rolling off. At the same time, the two ends of the rolling element 1215 protrude from the two ends of the receiving hole 2221, so that the rolling element 1215 is in contact with both the upper body 11 and the lower body 12, thereby reducing the rotational resistance and increasing the rotational efficiency when the upper body 11 rotates.

[0167] In one possible implementation, the first rotating structure further includes a rotating ring 221 having a limiting groove 2211 facing the direction of the second rotating structure, and a rotating disk 1216 disposed in the rotating ring 221 and rotatable relative to the rotating ring 221.

[0168] The rotating ring 221 can be a protrusion provided on the upper body 11 or the lower body 12, or a protrusion extending from the inner cavity of the upper body 11 or the lower body 12 to form the rotating ring 221; it can also be a circular structure connected to the upper body 11 or the lower body 12, or other devices that can achieve this function, without specific limitations here.

[0169] It is understood that the rotating ring 221 can be set along the bottom of the upper body 11 or the top of the lower body 12, or it can be set along the inner wall of the upper body 11 or the lower body 12. Preferably, setting the rotating ring 221 along the bottom of the upper body 11 or the top of the lower body 12 makes it easier to connect the upper body 11 and the lower body 12.

[0170] The limiting groove 2211 is a groove provided on one side of the rotating ring 221. The depth of the groove is equal to the height of the rotating disk 1216. The depth of the groove can also be slightly higher or slightly lower than the height of the rotating disk 1216, as long as one end of the rolling element 1215 can protrude from the top of the limiting groove 2211. In this way, when the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12, the rolling element 1215 can roll relative to the second rotating structure.

[0171] Among the above possible implementations, refer to Figure 3 The rotating disk 1216 is disposed in the limiting groove 2211, which limits the rotating disk 1216 to prevent it from slipping from the upper body 11 or the lower body 12, thereby improving the stability of the barrel structure. At the same time, the rotating disk 1216 can rotate relative to the rotating ring 221, which improves the rotation efficiency between the upper body 11 and the lower body 12.

[0172] In one possible implementation, the bottom wall of the limiting groove 2211 is also provided with a rotating guide rail, and one end of the rolling element 1215 contacts the rotating guide rail and can roll along the rotating guide rail.

[0173] It is understood that the rotating guide rail can be two parallel convex rails, an arc-shaped groove on the bottom wall of the limiting groove 2211, or a convex part protruding from the bottom wall with a downward concave part in the middle forming the rotating guide rail, etc. No specific restrictions are made here.

[0174] In the above possible implementations, one end of the rolling element 1215 contacts the guide rail, which can limit the rolling direction of the rolling element 1215 so that the upper body 11 rotates in the desired direction. At the same time, the arrangement of the rolling element 1215 and the rotating guide rail can also reduce the contact area between the rolling element 1215 and the upper body 11 or the lower body 12, reduce rotational resistance, and improve rotational efficiency.

[0175] In one possible implementation, the second rotating structure is a protrusion 21, which is a protrusion on the inner wall of the upper body 11 or the lower body 12.

[0176] In the above possible implementations, the protrusion 21 is a protrusion on the inner wall of the upper body 11 or the lower body 12, so that the protrusion 21 can be integrally manufactured with the upper body 11 or the lower body 12 by means of a mold during production, thereby reducing the use of molds and saving production costs.

[0177] In one possible implementation, the protrusion 21 is arranged parallel to the rotating disk 1216.

[0178] It is understandable that when the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12 and switches between an upright state and an inclined state, the protrusion 21 is set parallel to the rotating disk 1216, which makes the rotation between the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 more convenient and the rotation efficiency is effectively improved.

[0179] In one possible implementation, refer to Figure 1 The storage bin also includes a lid 4, which is used to close the opening 111.

[0180] In the above possible implementations, the cover 4 can prevent items inside the storage cavity from falling out of the opening 111, and can also block moisture from entering the storage cavity to prevent items from getting moldy.

[0181] The implementation process of one embodiment of this utility model is as follows: The barrel 1 is composed of an upper body 11 and a lower body 12. The connection between the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 is two complementary inclined surfaces, namely the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121. When the upper body 11 is in an upright state, the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 are complementary, making the barrel cylindrical. At this time, the opening 111 faces directly upwards of the barrel. When there are few items inside the barrel, the upper body 11 is driven to rotate relative to the lower body 12 from an upright state to a tilted state. During the rotation, the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 rotate in cooperation with the first and second rotation structures. Since the height of one side of the upper body 11 to the top surface of the upper body 11 is less than the height of the other side to the top surface, the lower body 12 corresponding to the side with a smaller height to the top surface of the upper body 11 is higher relative to the bottom surface of the barrel, and the lower body 12 corresponding to the side with a larger distance to the top surface of the upper body 11 is higher relative to the bottom surface of the barrel. Therefore, when the upper body 11 is switched to a tilted state, the positions of the two sides of the upper body 11 are interchanged, so that the higher part corresponding to the lower body 12 is higher and the lower part is lower, thereby causing the opening 111 to tilt and face the side of the barrel.

[0182] Based on the above embodiments, this application further provides a storage bin, such as... Figures 4 to 12 As shown, the storage container includes a container body 1, which has a storage cavity, and includes an upper body 11 and a lower body 12, wherein the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 are rotatably connected, and the top of the upper body 11 is provided with an opening 111 that connects the storage cavity to the external space. The upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12 about a rotation axis to adjust the orientation of the opening, and the rotation axis is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the container body 1.

[0183] A storage bin can be a container used to hold items. The storage bin includes a body 1, and items are stored in the storage cavity of the body 1. For example, the body of the storage bin can be, but is not limited to, a cylinder, prism, elliptical cylinder, drum-shaped cylinder, or a shape with a cylindrical upper end and a spherical lower end; no specific limitation is made here. The storage bin provided in this embodiment can be used to store solid items, such as rice, flour, grains, toys, and parts; it can also be used to store liquid items, such as water, oil, and juice; and it can also be used to store other types of items, without specific limitation.

[0184] The storage container body 1 may include an upper body 11 and a lower body 12. The upper body 11 and the lower body 12 may have the same shape and different materials, and no specific limitation is made in this embodiment. The top of the upper body 11 has an opening 111 that connects the storage cavity and the external space. Users can put or take out items into the storage cavity through the opening 111, and can also view the items stored in the storage cavity through the opening 111.

[0185] The upper body 11 and the lower body 12 are rotatably connected for easy user operation. Specifically, the upper body 11 can rotate relative to the lower body 12 around a rotation axis, realizing a barrel 1 in which the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 can rotate relative to each other, increasing the diversity of storage barrel structures.

[0186] The opening of a traditional storage bin is fixed to face directly above the bin body 1. When users want to take out or put in items or view the items inside the bin body 1, they need to bend over, peek out, change their standing position, or move the bin body to see and take out the items inside the bin body 1. This is inconvenient for taking out or putting in items, especially when there are few items left in the bin body 1, it is particularly difficult and inconvenient to take out the items at the bottom.

[0187] To address the aforementioned drawbacks of storage containers with a fixed, open top, this embodiment provides a storage container where the container body 1 is divided into two rotatably connected parts: an upper body 11 and a lower body 12. The rotation axis around which the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 1 is inclined. Specifically, the rotation axis can be inclined relative to the bottom surface of the container body 1, enabling a storage container with a variable tilt direction and angle for the open top 111. When using the storage container with the tilted rotation axis, the user can apply external force to the upper body 11 to rotate it relative to the lower body 12 around the rotation axis, thereby adjusting the orientation and angle of the open top 111.

[0188] For example, the default state of the storage bin can be that the opening 111 faces upwards, with the tilt angle of the opening 111 being 0°. For instance, a user can rotate the upper body 11 so that the opening 111 faces the user, at which point the tilt direction of the opening 111 faces the user, and the tilt angle is greater than 0°. Through the tilted opening 111, the user can easily view and retrieve items from the bin 1 without bending over, peeking, changing their standing position, or moving the bin, improving the user experience. Alternatively, after retrieving or placing items, the user can continue to rotate the upper body 11 so that the opening 111 faces directly upwards, restoring the default state. This prevents items from spilling out of the opening 111 and keeps the storage bin neatly arranged. In some scenarios, such as display counters, salespeople can rotate the upper body 11 so that the opening 111 faces customers at different angles, easily displaying the items inside the bin 1 to different customers without moving the bin, improving the customer shopping experience.

[0189] In some scenarios, such as small or irregular spaces like a car trunk, the upper body 1 can be rotated to adjust the orientation of the opening 111 according to different placement positions, increasing the versatility of the storage bin structure and realizing multiple uses for one bin.

[0190] For example, the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12 around a rotation axis. This can be achieved by the user directly applying an external force to the upper body 11 to drive its rotation and adjust the orientation of the opening 111, or by the user controlling a remote control to drive the upper body 11 to rotate and adjust the orientation of the opening 111, or by the upper body 11 automatically rotating itself to adjust the orientation of the opening 111 by sensing the user's position through a sensor. In practical applications, other possible methods can also be used to achieve the rotation of the upper body 11 to adjust the orientation of the opening, which is not specifically limited in this embodiment. The upper body 11 is designed with different rotation methods, which can be applied to various styles of storage bins to meet the personalized needs of different users.

[0191] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, when the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12 around the rotation axis until the upper body 11 is in an inclined state, the opening 111 is in an inclined state relative to the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or relative to the placement plane of the barrel 1. When the upper body 11 rotates around the rotation axis to an inclined state, the opening 111 at the top of the upper body 11 will also tilt accordingly, so that the tilt angle of the opening 111 is greater than 0°.

[0192] Wherein, the tilt angle of the opening 111 is greater than 0°, meaning that the tilt angle of the plane containing the opening 111 relative to the reference plane is greater than 0°. In one example, when the upper body 11 rotates to the tilted state, it can be as follows: Figure 5The opening 111 shown is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel 1, where the bottom surface of the barrel 1 serves as the reference plane. In another example, the upper body 11 can also be rotated to the inclined state as follows. Figure 6 The opening 111 shown is tilted relative to the placement plane of the storage bin 1, which serves as the reference plane. With the opening 111 tilted, users can easily view and retrieve items from the bin 1 without bending over, peeking out, changing their standing position, or moving the bin, improving the user experience. Furthermore, the opening 111 can be tilted relative to different reference planes, allowing the storage bin to dynamically adjust to various complex usage scenarios and meet the personalized needs of different users.

[0193] In some embodiments, when the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12 about the rotation axis to an inclined state, the opening 111 faces diagonally upwards towards the storage bin. When the upper body 11 is rotated to the inclined state, the opening 111 can face diagonally upwards towards the storage bin. When the user looks diagonally downwards along the opening 111, their line of sight can be unobstructed to see the items in the storage cavity without bending over or peeking out. When the user takes or puts in items, their arm can easily reach into the storage cavity diagonally downwards along the inclined angle of the opening 111, which is more in line with human-centered design. Furthermore, when the storage bin contains throwable items such as toys, the diagonally upward-facing opening 111 provides a larger throwing opening and a more user-friendly guiding angle, making it easier for the user to put the throwable items into the storage cavity. In practical applications, the appropriate angle of the rotation axis can be designed by combining factors such as the height of the bin, the actual application scenario, and the items stored, to adjust the diagonally upward-facing angle of the opening 111. In this embodiment, the tilt angle of the rotation axis and the tilt angle of the opening 111 are not specifically limited.

[0194] In some embodiments, when the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12 about a rotation axis until the upper body 11 is in an upright position, the opening 111 faces directly upwards towards the storage bin. When the upper body 11 rotates to the default position, i.e., the upright position, the opening 111 faces directly upwards towards the storage bin, retaining the traditional design of the storage bin with the opening 111 facing upwards, satisfying the usage habits of different users. After use, the opening 111 can be adjusted to face directly upwards towards the bin body 1, making the storage bin occupy less space and easy to store.

[0195] In some embodiments, the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12 about a rotation axis, switching between an upright state and an inclined state. This rotation of the upper body 11 relative to the lower body 12 allows it to switch back and forth between upright and inclined states, enabling the storage bin to adapt to different usage scenarios. For example, the initial state of the storage bin can be an upright state. When a user needs to retrieve or place items, the upper body 11 can be rotated relative to the lower body 12 about the rotation axis, changing from an upright state to an inclined state, with the opening 111 facing the user's desired orientation and tilt angle. The user can easily view and retrieve items through the tilted opening. After the user has finished viewing or retrieving items, the user again rotates the upper body 11 relative to the lower body 12 about the rotation axis, restoring the upper body 11 to an upright state, with the opening 111 facing directly upwards, resulting in a neat overall shape, space-saving design, and easy storage. Taking rice storage as an example, the storage bin can be placed on the outside of a cabinet near the door for easy access each day. When the user takes rice, the upper body 11 is rotated to a tilted position, so that the opening 111 faces the user, making it easier to take out the rice from the bucket 1. After taking the rice, the upper body 11 is rotated to an upright position to save cabinet space and make it easier to close the cabinet door.

[0196] In some embodiments, when the upper body 11 rotates about a rotation axis relative to the lower body 12 until the opening 111 is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or relative to the placement plane of the barrel 1, the height of at least a portion of the sidewalls of the barrel 1 formed by the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 is less than the height of another portion of the sidewalls. The height of the sidewall of the barrel 1 can be the length between two intersection points where the sidewall of the barrel 1 intersects the top surface of the upper body 11 and the bottom surface of the lower body 12, respectively. Figure 5 As shown, the left side wall of the storage bin intersects the top surface of the upper body 11 at point A and the bottom surface of the lower body 12 at point B. The length between points A and B is the height of the left side wall of the storage bin. The right side wall of the storage bin intersects the top surface of the upper body 11 at point C and the bottom surface of the lower body 12 at point D. The length between points C and D is the height of the right side wall of the storage bin. The side wall heights of different parts of the bin 1 formed by the combination of the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 are different. The left side wall has the smallest height and is the lowest point of the top surface of the bin 1. The side wall height decreases as it approaches the left side wall. The right side wall has the largest height and is the highest point of the top surface of the bin 1. The side wall height increases as it approaches the right side wall. The different side wall heights allow for the tilting setting of the opening 111. The tilted opening 111 allows users to easily view and retrieve items from the bin 1 without bending over, peeking out, changing their standing position, or moving the bin, thus improving the user experience.

[0197] like Figure 4As shown, when the upper body 11 rotates relative to the body 12 around the rotation axis to an upright position with the opening 111 facing directly above the storage bucket, the height of any area of ​​the side wall of the bucket body 1 formed by the combination of the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 is the same. Figure 4 The lengths between the two intersection points where the side walls of each area of ​​the middle barrel 1 intersect with the top surface of the upper main body 11 and the bottom surface of the lower main body 12 are equal. The equal side wall heights enable the opening 111 to be set upright. The opening 111 facing directly upwards allows the storage barrel to store more items, and it occupies less space, making it easy to store.

[0198] In some embodiments, when the upper body 11 is rotated to a tilted state, the tilt angle of the opening 111 relative to the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or relative to the placement plane of the barrel 1 can be any angle greater than 0 and less than 180°. When the upper body 11 is in an upright state, the opening 111 faces directly upwards towards the barrel 1, with a tilt angle of 0°. When the upper body 11 is in a horizontal state, the opening 111 faces directly to the side of the barrel 1, with a tilt angle of 90°. As the upper body 11 continues to tilt, the opening 111 faces diagonally downwards towards the barrel 1, with a tilt angle between 90° and 180°. Between the upright and horizontal states, the opening 111 faces diagonally upwards towards the barrel 1, making it easier for the user to view and retrieve items. At this point, the closer the upper body 11 is to an upright state, the closer the tilt angle of the opening 111 is to 0°; the closer the upper body 11 is to a horizontal state, the closer the tilt angle of the opening 111 is to 90°. The upper body 11 continues to tilt from a horizontal position, with the opening 111 facing downwards towards the body 1. This downward-sloping opening 111 can shield the items inside the body 1 and prevent other items from accidentally falling into the storage bin. For example, when storing items that are sensitive to light and cannot be sealed with a lid, a storage bin with the opening 111 facing downwards can be used. Or, for example, when the storage bin is a trash can, the opening 111 can be adjusted to face downwards when the trash does not need to be touched, preventing the user's line of sight from directly reaching the trash inside the bin.

[0199] For example, when the upper body 11 is rotated to the tilted state, the angle between the top surface of the upper body 11 forming the opening 111 and the bottom surface of the barrel 1 is greater than or equal to 70°. At this time, the tilt angle of the opening 111 is greater than or equal to 70°, and the opening 111 faces a direction close to the horizontal, which makes it convenient for users to take out the items in the barrel 1. It can also greatly reduce the possibility of other foreign objects accidentally falling into the barrel 1, and ensure that the items in the barrel 1 are not contaminated.

[0200] For example, such as Figure 7As shown, the top surface of the upper body 11 can be set perpendicular to the bottom surface of the barrel 1. At this time, the angle between the top surface of the upper body 11 forming the opening 111 and the bottom surface of the barrel 1 is 90°. The opening 111 faces the horizontal direction, which makes it convenient for users to take out the items inside the barrel 1. It can also prevent dust and other foreign objects from accidentally falling into the barrel 1 and ensure that the items inside the barrel 1 are not contaminated.

[0201] In some embodiments, the lower body 12 has a second inclined surface 121 at its top, which is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or to the placement plane of the barrel 1; the bottom of the upper body 11 abuts against the second inclined surface 121, and when the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12 about a rotation axis, the bottom of the upper body 11 slides relative to the second inclined surface 121. Figure 4 or Figure 5 As shown, the top of the lower body 12 is designed as a slope, which is inclined relative to a reference plane. The reference plane can be either the plane containing the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or the plane on which the barrel 1 is placed. Figure 6 As shown, the top of the lower body 12 is designed as a slope, which is inclined relative to a reference plane, where the reference plane is the plane on which the bucket 1 is placed. The bottom of the upper body 11 abuts against the second slope 121, which supports the upper body 11 and ensures the stability of the overall structure of the storage bucket. The bottom of the upper body 11 slides relative to the second slope 121, enabling the upper body 11 to slide and rotate relative to the lower body 12, achieving a labor-saving effect. For example, the inclined second slope 121 of the lower body 12 can match the inclination angle of the upper body 11, so that the bottom surface of the upper body 11 fits against the second slope 121 of the lower body 12 when in an inclined state, further ensuring the stability of the overall structure of the storage bucket.

[0202] The rotating shaft is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or the plane on which the barrel 1 is placed. The inclination angle of the rotating shaft can be designed to be complementary to the inclination angle of the second inclined surface 121, so that the upper body 11 can rotate around the rotating shaft perpendicular to the second inclined surface 121. In this embodiment, the rotating shaft is perpendicular to the second inclined surface 121. In this way, during the rotation of the upper body 11, the probability of wear on all four sides of the rotating shaft is the same, which can reduce abnormal wear or damage to the rotating shaft and the second inclined surface 121 caused by uneven force, and help extend the service life of the storage barrel.

[0203] In some embodiments, the bottom of the upper body 11 is provided with a first inclined surface 112, which abuts against the second inclined surface 121 at the top of the lower body 12. When the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12 about the rotation axis, the first inclined surface 112 slides relative to the second inclined surface 121. The abutment between the second inclined surface 121 and the first inclined surface 112 supports the upper body 11, ensuring the stability of the overall structure of the storage bucket. The sliding of the abutting first inclined surface 112 relative to the second inclined surface 121 enables the rotation of the upper body 11, achieving the effect of saving effort.

[0204] When the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 abut against each other, the contact between the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 can be a line contact or a surface contact. When the upper body 11 rotates around the rotation axis, the first inclined surface 112 at the bottom of the upper body 11 can slide relative to the second inclined surface 121 along the contact line or the contact surface. The inclination angles of the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 can be the same or different.

[0205] In one implementation, the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 can have the same inclination angle. The first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 remain in close contact throughout the entire rotation of the upper body 11. The second inclined surface 121 provides the largest contact area to evenly distribute the supporting force, making the overall structure of the bucket 1 composed of the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 more stable. Furthermore, as the upper body 11 rotates around the rotation axis, the first inclined surface 112 slides against the second inclined surface 121. The first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121, with the same inclination angle, remain in close contact, preventing the upper body 11 from wobbling during rotation and further ensuring the stability of the overall structure of the storage bucket. In addition, the close contact between the first inclined surface 112 of the upper body 11 and the second inclined surface 121 of the lower body 12 reduces the gap between the upper and lower bodies, preventing small items stored in the storage bucket from leaking out through the gap.

[0206] In another implementation, the inclination angles of the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 can also be different. During the entire rotation of the upper body 11, the upper body 11 slides along the contact line or contact surface of the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121. Since the inclination angles of the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 are different, the contact surface of the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 is not the entire inclined surface of the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121. The first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 are in partial contact, which can reduce the contact area and reduce the frictional resistance. The user can apply a small driving force to drive the upper body 11 to rotate relative to the lower body 12 around the rotation axis, and at the same time drive the first inclined surface 112 to slide relative to the second inclined surface 121.

[0207] For example, when the upper body 11 rotates about the rotation axis relative to the lower body 12 to an upright position with the opening 111 facing directly above the storage bucket, the first reference point 1121 on the first inclined surface 112, which has the smallest distance from the top surface of the upper body 11, abuts against the second reference point 1211 on the second inclined surface 121, which has the largest distance from the bottom surface of the bucket 1. Figure 4 As shown, the point on the first inclined plane 112 closest to the top surface of the upper body 11 is the first reference point 1121, and the point on the first inclined plane 112 furthest from the top surface of the upper body 11 is the fourth reference point 1122. The point on the second inclined plane 121 furthest from the bottom surface of the barrel 1 is the second reference point 1211, and the point on the second inclined plane 121 closest to the bottom surface of the barrel 1 is the third reference point 1212. When the upper body 11 is rotated to an upright position, the opening 111 faces directly upwards from the barrel 1. At this time, the first reference point 1121 abuts against the second reference point 1211, and the third reference point 1212 abuts against the fourth reference point 1122, so that the contact surfaces of the two inclined planes are tightly fitted in the upright position, which can maintain the structural stability of the storage barrel.

[0208] In some embodiments, a first locking groove 1123 is provided on the first inclined surface 112, and a locking protrusion 1213 is provided on the second inclined surface 121. When the first reference point 1121 on the first inclined surface 112 abuts against the second reference point 1211 on the second inclined surface 121, the first locking groove 1123 engages with the locking protrusion 1213. Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the first locking groove 1123 can be positioned on the first inclined surface 112 near the fourth reference point 1122, and the locking protrusion 1213 that mates with the first locking groove 1123 can be positioned on the second inclined surface 121 near the third reference point 1212. The distance between the first locking groove 1123 and the first reference point 1121 is equal to the distance between the locking protrusion 1213 and the second reference point 1211, so that the first locking groove 1123 and the locking protrusion 1213 are securely engaged.

[0209] During the user-driven rotation of the upper body 11 relative to the lower body 12 around the rotation axis, as the upper body 11 approaches an upright position, the first reference point 1121 is about to abut the second reference point 1211, and simultaneously the fourth reference point 1122 is about to abut the third reference point 1212. The user will clearly feel a sudden increase in the resistance to driving the upper body 11 to rotate. Continuing to rotate causes the locking protrusion 1213 to slide into the first locking groove 1123. At this point, the user will clearly feel a sudden decrease in the resistance to driving the upper body 11 to rotate. The user can determine that the upper body 11 has rotated to an upright position through tactile feedback. The first locking groove 1123 engages with the locking protrusion 1213 to achieve mechanical positioning. Through the tactile feedback when the locking protrusion 1213 and the first locking groove 1123 engage, the user can determine that the upper body 11 has rotated to an upright position without visual inspection, providing the convenience of blind operation. Furthermore, the locking protrusion 1213 and the first locking groove 1123 engage, which can keep the upper body 11 in an upright state and prevent the upper body 11 from rotating unexpectedly.

[0210] For example, when the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12 about the rotation axis until the opening 111 is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or the placement plane of the barrel 1, the first reference point 1121 abuts against the third reference point 1212 on the second inclined surface 121, which has the smallest distance from the bottom surface of the barrel 1. Figure 5 As shown, when the upper body 11 is driven to rotate to the tilted state, the opening 111 faces the upper part of the barrel 1. At this time, the first reference point 1121 abuts against the third reference point 1212, the fourth reference point 1122 abuts against the second reference point 1211, and the lower body 12 eccentrically supports the upper body 11. The tilted opening 111 makes it convenient for the user to pick up and put down items.

[0211] In some embodiments, a second locking groove 1124 is provided on the first inclined surface 112, and a locking protrusion 1213 is provided on the second inclined surface 121. When the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12 about the rotation axis until the opening 111 is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or relative to the placement plane of the barrel 1, the second locking groove 1124 engages with the locking protrusion 1213. Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the second locking groove 1124 can be positioned on the first inclined surface 112 near the first reference point 1121, and the locking protrusion 1213 that mates with the second locking groove 1124 can be positioned on the second inclined surface 121 near the third reference point 1212. The distance between the second locking groove 1124 and the first reference point 1121 is equal to the distance between the locking protrusion 1213 and the second reference point 1211, ensuring a secure engagement between the second locking groove 1124 and the locking protrusion 1213.

[0212] During the user's rotation of the upper body 11 relative to the lower body 12 around the rotation axis, when the upper body 11 approaches the tilt state with the largest tilt angle, the first reference point 1121 is about to abut the third reference point 1212, and the fourth reference point 1122 is about to abut the second reference point 1211. The user will clearly feel a sudden increase in the resistance to driving the upper body 11 to rotate. Continuing to rotate causes the locking protrusion 1213 to slide into the second locking groove 1124. At this time, the user will clearly feel a sudden decrease in the resistance to driving the upper body 11 to rotate. The user can determine that the upper body 11 has rotated to the tilt state with the largest tilt angle through tactile feedback. The second locking groove 1124 and the locking protrusion 1213 engage to achieve mechanical positioning. Through the tactile feedback when the locking protrusion 1213 and the second locking groove 1124 engage, the user can determine that the upper body 11 has rotated to the tilt state with the largest tilt angle without visual inspection, providing the convenience of blind operation. Furthermore, the locking protrusion 1213 and the second locking groove 1124 engage with each other, which can keep the upper body 11 in the tilted state with the maximum tilt angle, thus preventing the upper body 11 from rotating unexpectedly.

[0213] During the user's rotation of the upper body 11 relative to the lower body 12 around the rotation axis, the tactile feedback from the engagement of the locking protrusion 1213 with the first locking groove 1123 or the second locking groove 1124 allows the user to determine whether the upper body 11 has rotated to an upright position or to the tilted position with the maximum tilt angle without visual inspection, providing convenience for blind operation. Furthermore, the engagement of the locking protrusion 1213 with the first locking groove 1123 or the second locking groove 1124 keeps the upper body 11 in an upright position or at the tilted position with the maximum tilt angle, preventing accidental rotation of the upper body 11.

[0214] For example, the first locking groove 1123 and the second locking groove 1124 can be configured as an arc shape or a V shape, and the top of the locking protrusion 1213 can be arc-shaped, so that the locking protrusion 1213 can slide smoothly into and out of the first locking groove 1123 or the second locking groove 1124. The first locking groove 1123 and the second locking groove 1124 can be an integral structure with the first inclined surface 11 to avoid the risk of detachment and enhance the stability of the structure.

[0215] In one example, the locking protrusion 1213 can be integrally formed with the second inclined surface 121, which enhances the stability of the structure. In another example, the locking protrusion 1213 may include a mounting groove and a rolling element. The rolling element is mounted in the mounting groove and can roll within it. The rolling element helps the locking protrusion 1213 slide more smoothly into and out of the first locking groove 1123 or the second locking groove 1124. The rolling element can be a ball bearing.

[0216] The axis of rotation around which the upper body 11 rotates can be the geometric center axis of the upper body 11 or a rotation axis with a solid structure. When the rotation axis is a solid structure, it can include a first rotation structure 2 and a second rotation structure 3 that cooperates with the first rotation structure 2. Specifically, the lower end of the first inclined surface 112 and the upper end of the second inclined surface 121 are provided with the first rotation structure 2, and the other is provided with the second rotation structure 3. The upper body 11 and the lower body 12 are rotatably connected through the first rotation structure 2 and the second rotation structure 3. For example, as shown... Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, a first rotating structure 2 is provided at the lower end of the first inclined surface 112, and a second rotating structure 3 is provided at the upper end of the second inclined surface 121. The upper body 11 and the lower body 12 are rotatably connected through the first rotating structure 2 and the second rotating structure 3. When the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12 about the rotation axis of the solid, the first rotating structure 2 and the second rotating structure 3 included in the rotation axis remain connected, ensuring that the upper and lower bodies will not separate. This improves the overall stability of the storage bucket structure and prevents the upper body 11 from separating from the lower body 12 during rotation.

[0217] In one example, the first rotating structure 2 can be an integral structure disposed on the first inclined surface 112 (or the second inclined surface 121), and the second rotating structure 3 can be an integral structure disposed on the second inclined surface 121 (or the first inclined surface 112). In another example, the first rotating structure 2 and the second rotating structure 3 can be structures independent of the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121. In this case, the first rotating structure 2 is detachably disposed on the first inclined surface 112 (or the second inclined surface 121), and the second rotating structure 3 is detachably disposed on the second inclined surface 121 (or the first inclined surface 112). Of course, one of the first rotating structure 2 and the second rotating structure 3 can be an integral structure disposed on the first inclined surface 112 (or the second inclined surface 121), and the other can be detachably disposed on the second inclined surface 121 (or the first inclined surface 112). This embodiment does not impose a specific limitation.

[0218] The first rotating structure 2 has a protrusion 21, and the second rotating structure 3 has a recess 31. When the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12 around the rotating axis, the protrusion 21 inserts into the recess 31 and is rotatably connected to the recess 31. During the rotation of the upper body 11 relative to the lower body 12, the protrusion 21 rotates synchronously with the recess 31. Throughout the rotation process, the recess 31 limits the insertion of the protrusion 21, achieving a reliable rotational connection and preventing the upper and lower bodies from separating.

[0219] For example, the protrusion 21 may be a convex ring or convex surface formed at the lower end of the first inclined surface 112 and concentrically disposed with the first inclined surface 112.

[0220] When the protrusion 21 is a convex ring formed at the lower end of the first inclined surface 112 and concentrically arranged with the first inclined surface 112, the recess can be a groove, concave ring, or mating hole provided on the second inclined surface. The convex ring is inserted into the groove, concave ring, or mating hole and is rotatably connected with the groove, concave ring, or mating hole. The sidewall of the convex ring can be a single-layer structure with the same sidewall as the barrel body 1, or it can be a hollow double-layer structure. The convex ring is concentrically arranged with the first inclined surface 112, so that the geometric axis of rotation of the convex ring relative to the groove, concave ring, or mating hole is completely consistent with the geometric axis of rotation of the upper body 11 relative to the lower body 12, realizing a reliable and stable rotational connection.

[0221] Understandably, to improve the stability of the rotational connection between the upper and lower main bodies and prevent the upper main body 11 from wobbling during rotation, the sidewall of the convex ring can be set to a larger height, and the recess depth of the groove or concave ring can also be set to a larger depth. This allows the convex ring to be inserted deeper into the groove, concave ring, or mating hole, making the rotation of the upper main body 11 relative to the lower main body 12 more stable. Alternatively, a limiting structure can be provided between the convex ring and the groove, concave ring, or mating hole to further improve the stability of the rotational connection between the upper and lower main bodies. For example, the limiting structure could be a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0222] In one implementation, a fixing protrusion can be provided on the side wall of the convex ring, and a fixing groove that mates with the fixing protrusion can be provided on the side wall of the groove, concave ring, or mating hole. When the convex ring is inserted into the groove, concave ring, or mating hole, the fixing protrusion engages with the fixing groove. For example, Figure 9 As shown, the sidewall of the mating hole is formed by the second inclined surface 121 extending axially along the mating hole. When the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12, the fixing protrusion rotates synchronously relative to the fixing groove. When assembling the upper and lower bodies, the protruding ring is aligned and inserted into the groove, concave ring, or mating hole. A downward force is applied to the upper body 11, causing the fixing protrusion on the sidewall of the protruding ring to engage with the fixing groove on the sidewall of the groove, concave ring, or mating hole. This achieves quick and reliable assembly of the upper body 11 and the lower body 12. Furthermore, the engagement of the fixing protrusion and the fixing groove improves the stability of the rotational connection between the protrusion 21 and the recess 31, thereby improving the stability of the rotational connection between the upper and lower bodies. To facilitate assembly, multiple spring arms can be provided on the sidewall of the protruding ring, such as... Figure 8 The design features four spring arms around the convex ring, with a clearance groove 211 between each pair of spring arms, forming a claw-shaped elastic snap-fit ​​structure. During assembly of the upper and lower main bodies, the lower end of the spring arm contacts the side wall of the groove, concave ring, or mating hole, and is compressed by the side wall. The clearance groove 211 provides a gap that causes the spring arm to elastically deform inward, allowing the convex ring to smoothly enter the groove, concave ring, or mating hole until the fixing protrusion on the side wall of the convex ring enters the fixing groove on the side wall of the groove, concave ring, or mating hole. Under the action of elastic force, the spring arm springs back outward to its original shape, causing the fixing protrusion to engage with the fixing groove, thus completing the assembly.

[0223] In another implementation, see Figure 8 and Figure 9 When the recess 31 is a mating hole provided on the second inclined surface 121, the convex ring has multiple elastic arms, with a clearance groove 211 between every two elastic arms, and a limiting platform 212 at the end of each elastic arm. When the convex ring is inserted into the mating hole until the ends of the multiple elastic arms pass through the side wall of the mating hole, the limiting platform 212 engages with the lower end of the side wall. The clearance groove 211 divides the side wall of the convex ring into multiple independent elastic arms, and the gap formed by the clearance groove 211 provides deformation space for the elastic arms, making the convex ring form a claw-shaped elastic snap-fit ​​structure. When assembling the upper and lower main bodies, the convex ring is inserted into the mating hole, and the limiting platform at the top of the elastic arm contacts the side wall of the mating hole and is squeezed by the side wall of the mating hole. The gap provided by the clearance groove 211 causes the elastic arm to deform inward elastically, thereby allowing the convex ring to smoothly enter the mating hole. Continue pressing down on the upper body 11. The limiting platform at the top of the convex ring passes through the side wall of the mating hole. The force of the mating hole side wall pressing the spring arm inward disappears, and the spring arm rebounds outward under the action of elastic force, restoring its original shape. This causes the limiting platform 212 to engage with the lower end of the mating hole side wall, thus completing the assembly. The assembly method is simple. The limiting platform engages with the lower end of the mating hole side wall, resulting in a stable structure. This improves the stability of the rotational connection between the protrusion 21 and the recess 31, thereby improving the stability of the rotational connection between the upper and lower bodies and preventing the upper and lower bodies from separating during rotation.

[0224] When the protrusion 21 is a convex surface formed at the lower end of the first inclined surface 112 and concentrically arranged with the first inclined surface 112, the recess 31 can be a groove or mating hole provided on the second inclined surface 121. The convex surface is inserted into the groove or mating hole and rotatably connected with the groove or mating hole. The convex surface is concentrically arranged with the first inclined surface 112, so that the geometric axis of rotation of the convex surface relative to the groove or mating hole is completely consistent with the geometric axis of rotation of the upper body 11 relative to the lower body 12, realizing a reliable and stable rotational connection.

[0225] Understandably, to improve the stability of the rotational connection between the upper and lower main bodies and prevent the upper main body 11 from wobbling during rotation, the sidewall of the convex surface can be set to a greater height, and the depth of the groove can also be set to a greater depth. This allows the convex surface to be inserted deeper into the groove or mating hole, making the rotation of the upper main body 11 more stable. Additionally, a limiting structure can be provided between the convex surface and the groove or mating hole. Specifically, the sidewall of the convex surface has a fixing protrusion, and the sidewall of the groove or mating hole has a fixing groove that mates with the fixing protrusion. When the convex surface is inserted into the groove or mating hole, the fixing protrusion engages with the fixing groove. The sidewall of the mating hole is formed by the second inclined surface 121 extending downwards along the mating hole. When the upper main body 11 rotates relative to the lower main body 12, the fixing protrusion rotates synchronously relative to the fixing groove. When assembling the upper and lower main bodies, the convex surfaces are aligned and inserted into the grooves or mating holes. A downward force is applied to the upper main body 11, causing the fixing protrusion on the side wall of the convex surface to engage with the fixing groove on the side wall of the groove or mating hole. This enables the upper main body 11 and the lower main body 12 to be assembled quickly and reliably. Furthermore, the engagement of the fixing protrusion and the fixing groove improves the stability of the rotational connection between the protrusion and the recess, thereby enhancing the stability of the rotational connection between the upper and lower main bodies.

[0226] In some embodiments, a sliding groove 1214 is provided on the second inclined surface 121, and a rolling element 1215 is provided in the sliding groove 1214 to roll along the sliding groove 1214. The diameter of the rolling element 1215 is greater than the depth of the sliding groove 1214. When the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12 about the rotation axis, the first inclined surface 112 rolls relative to the second inclined surface 121 through the rolling element 1214. The diameter of the rolling element 1215 is greater than the depth of the sliding groove 1214, causing the rolling element 1215, placed within the sliding groove 1214, to protrude beyond the groove and abut against the first inclined surface 112. When the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12, the first inclined surface 112 of the upper body 11 abuts against the rolling element 1215 and rolls relative to the second inclined surface 121 of the lower body 12 under the action of the rolling element 1215. Compared with the sliding friction between the first and second inclined surfaces, the rolling friction between the first inclined surface 112 and the rolling element 1215 is significantly reduced when using the rolling element 1215. This greatly reduces the driving force required for the user to rotate the upper body 11, making the upper body 11 rotate more smoothly and faster relative to the lower body 12 around the rotation axis, thus achieving a time-saving and labor-saving effect. For example, the rolling element 1215 can be a ball bearing, and there can be multiple balls bearings of the same size.

[0227] To prevent multiple rolling elements 1215 from clustering together, a rotating disk 1216 can be provided within the sliding groove 1214. The rotating disk 1216 has multiple receiving holes, with each rolling element 1215 positioned within one receiving hole, protruding from both ends of the hole. By using the multiple receiving holes on the rotating disk 1216 to position and isolate the multiple rolling elements 1215, the problem of uneven force on the first inclined surface 112 affecting the smoothness of rotation caused by multiple rolling elements 1215 rolling together during the rotation of the upper body 11 is solved. The number of receiving holes can be equal to the number of rolling elements 1215. Figure 9 As shown, the number of rolling elements 1215 can be 6. Six receiving holes are evenly arranged on the rotating disk 1216, so that the six rolling elements 1215 are evenly distributed in the sliding groove 1214 and the interval between them remains unchanged. The evenly distributed multiple rolling elements can jointly support the first inclined surface 112 of the upper body 11, realize uniform force, and help to further improve the rotation smoothness.

[0228] A rotating guide rail is provided at the bottom of the sliding groove 1214, and the rolling element 1215 rolls along the rotating guide rail within the sliding groove 1214. When the rolling element 1215 rolls within the sliding groove 1214, the rotating disk 1216 may collide back and forth with the side wall of the sliding groove 1214. In this embodiment, a smooth track is formed at the bottom of the sliding groove 1214 to create the rotating guide rail for the rolling element 1215. When the upper body 11 rotates relative to the lower body 12, the rolling element 1215 rolls along the rotating guide rail. The rotating guide rail provides a precise rolling trajectory for the rolling element 1215, preventing the rotating disk 1216 from colliding with the side wall of the sliding groove 1214, thereby improving rotational smoothness.

[0229] In some embodiments, such as Figure 10 As shown, the first inclined surface 112 has a first through hole 1125, and the second inclined surface 121 has a second through hole 1217 corresponding to the first through hole 1125. The upper body 11 and the lower body 12 form a connected storage cavity through the first through hole 1125 and the second through hole 1217. The upper body 11 and the lower body 12 each have upper and lower storage spaces, which are connected by the first through hole 1125 at the bottom of the upper body 11 and the second through hole 1217 at the top of the lower body 12, forming a storage bucket with two layers of storage space. The larger storage cavity can store more items, meeting the needs of large-capacity storage. The storage cavity of this storage bucket is a partially adjustable tilt angle cavity, such as... Figure 11 As shown, the upper storage space formed by the upper body 11 is rotatable, while the lower storage space formed by the lower body 12 is fixed in orientation.

[0230] In some embodiments, such as Figure 12As shown, the first inclined surface 112 and the side wall of the upper body 11 form a storage cavity, and the lower body 12 forms the base of the storage bucket. The storage space of the upper body 11 serves as the storage cavity of the storage bucket to store items, and the lower body 12 serves as the base of the storage bucket. The side wall of the upper body 11 and the upper surface of the first inclined surface 112 form a storage bucket with a storage space. The overall tilt angle of the storage cavity of this storage bucket is adjustable, driving the upper body 11 to rotate relative to the lower body 12 around a rotation axis. The angle of the entire storage cavity is variable, enriching the diverse design of the storage bucket. When the upper body 11 rotates to the desired angle... Figure 5 When tilted as shown, the user can directly see the items at the bottom of the bucket through the tilted opening. Moreover, when there are few items left in the storage cavity, the tilt angle forms a slope. Under the influence of gravity, the remaining items naturally gather at the lowest point of the storage cavity, making it easy for the user to remove the remaining items.

[0231] In some embodiments, such as Figure 10 and Figure 12 As shown, the top of the upper body 11 is provided with a cover 4, which is used to close the opening 111. The design of the cover 4 can prevent foreign objects such as dust and water droplets from falling into the storage cavity. For example, when the stored items need to be protected from moisture, a sealing strip can be set at the connection between the cover 4 and the upper body 11. After the cover 4 is closed, the sealing strip can block the storage cavity from the external space, preventing moisture from entering the storage cavity and causing the items to become damp or even moldy.

[0232] Based on the above embodiments, the present invention further provides a storage bucket, comprising:

[0233] This application provides another type of storage container, such as... Figures 4 to 12 As shown, the storage container includes a container body 1 with a storage cavity, and includes an upper body 11 and a lower body 12, wherein the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 are detachably connected. The top of the upper body 11 has an opening 111 that connects the storage cavity to the external space. The upper body 11 can rotate around a rotation axis to connect with the lower body 12 at different positions, with the opening 111 facing different directions. The rotation axis is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the container body 1.

[0234] A storage bin can be a container used to hold items. The storage bin includes a body 1, and items are stored in the storage cavity of the body 1. For example, the body of the storage bin can be, but is not limited to, a cylinder, prism, elliptical cylinder, drum-shaped cylinder, or a shape with a cylindrical upper end and a spherical lower end; no specific limitation is made here. The storage bin provided in this embodiment can be used to store solid items, such as rice, flour, grains, toys, and parts; it can also be used to store liquid items, such as water, oil, and juice; and it can also be used to store other types of items, without specific limitation.

[0235] The storage container body 1 may include an upper body 11 and a lower body 12. The upper body 11 and the lower body 12 may have the same shape and different materials, and no specific limitation is made in this embodiment. The top of the upper body 11 has an opening 111 that connects the storage cavity and the external space. Users can put or take out items into the storage cavity through the opening 111, and can also view the items stored in the storage cavity through the opening 111.

[0236] The upper body 11 and the lower body 12 are detachably connected. The upper body 11 and the lower body 12 can be connected by a structure that facilitates disassembly, such as a snap fastener, a magnetic connector, or a locking ring; no specific limitation is made here. Furthermore, the upper body 11 can be reconnected to the lower body 12 after being disassembled and rotated to different angles.

[0237] Traditional storage bins typically have a single, one-piece structure with a fixed opening facing directly upwards. When users need to take or view items inside the bin, they have to bend over, lean out, change their standing position, or move the bin to see and retrieve the items. This makes it inconvenient to take or retrieve items, especially when there are few items left in the bin, making it particularly difficult and inconvenient to retrieve items from the bottom.

[0238] To address the aforementioned drawbacks of storage containers with a fixed, open top, this embodiment provides a storage container where the container body 1 is divided into two detachably connected parts: an upper body 11 and a lower body 12. The upper body 11 rotates around an inclined axis. Specifically, the axis can be tilted relative to the bottom surface of the container body 1, allowing the storage container to have a variable tilt direction and angle for the open top 111. When a tilted opening is desired, the user can apply external force to the upper body 11 to rotate it around the axis to different positions and connect it to the lower body 12, thereby adjusting the orientation and angle of the open top 111.

[0239] For example, the default state of the storage bin can be that the opening 111 faces upwards, with the tilt angle of the opening 111 being 0°. For instance, a user can detach the upper body 11 from the lower body 12, then rotate the upper body 11 so that the opening 111 faces the user, and then reconnect the upper body 11 to the lower body 12. At this point, the tilt direction of the opening 111 of the bin 1 faces the user, with a tilt angle greater than 0°. Through the tilted opening 111, the user can easily view and retrieve items from the bin 1 without bending over, peeking, changing their standing position, or moving the bin, improving the user experience. Alternatively, after retrieving items, the user can again detach the upper body 11 from the lower body 12, then rotate the upper body 11 so that the opening 111 faces directly upwards, and then reconnect the upper body 11 to the lower body 12, thus restoring the default state and keeping the storage bin neatly arranged.

[0240] In some scenarios, such as a small or irregular space like a car trunk, the upper body 11 can be rotated to different positions to connect with the lower body 12 to adjust the orientation of the opening 111, increasing the diversity of the storage bin structure and realizing multiple uses for one bin.

[0241] For example, the upper body 11 can rotate around the rotation axis to different positions. This can be achieved by the user applying external force to the upper body 11 to drive its rotation and adjust the orientation of the opening, or by the upper body 11 automatically separating from the user's position via a sensor and then rotating itself to different positions before connecting with the lower body 12 to adjust the orientation of the opening 111. In practical applications, other possible methods can also be used to achieve the rotation of the upper body 11 and its connection with the lower body 12 to adjust the orientation of the opening. This embodiment does not impose specific limitations. The upper body 11 is designed with different rotation modes, which can be applied to various styles of storage bins to meet the personalized needs of different users.

[0242] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, when the upper body 11 rotates around the rotation axis to an inclined state and connects with the lower body 12, the opening 111 is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or relative to the placement plane of the barrel 1. When the upper body 11 rotates around the rotation axis to an inclined state, the opening 111 at the top of the upper body 11 will also tilt accordingly. The inclined upper body 11 is connected to the lower body 12, so that the opening 111 of the storage barrel is in an inclined state with an inclination angle greater than 0°.

[0243] Wherein, the tilt angle of the opening 111 is greater than 0°, meaning that the tilt angle of the plane containing the opening 111 relative to the reference plane is greater than 0°. In one example, when the upper body 11 rotates to the tilted state, it can be as follows: Figure 5 The opening 111 shown is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel 1, where the bottom surface of the barrel 1 serves as the reference plane. In another example, the upper body 11 can also be rotated to the inclined state as follows. Figure 6 The opening 111 shown is tilted relative to the placement plane of the storage bin 1, which serves as the reference plane. The tilted opening 111 allows users to tilt and retrieve items. For storage bins placed on countertops, this side-access opening is more ergonomic, allowing users to easily view and retrieve items without having to lean out, change their standing position, or move the bin, thus improving the user experience. Furthermore, the opening 111 can be tilted relative to different reference planes, enriching the diverse design of the storage bin to adapt to various complex usage scenarios and meet the personalized needs of different users.

[0244] When the upper body 11 rotates around the pivot to an inclined state and connects with the lower body 12, the opening 111 faces diagonally upwards towards the storage bin. When the upper body 11 rotates to the inclined state, the opening 111 can face diagonally upwards towards the storage bin. When the user looks diagonally downwards along the opening 111, their line of sight can be unobstructed to see the items inside the storage cavity without bending over or peeking. When the user retrieves or places items, their arm can easily reach into the storage cavity diagonally downwards along the inclined angle of the opening 111, which is more in line with human-centered design. Furthermore, when the storage bin contains throwable items such as toys, the diagonally upward-facing opening 111 provides a larger throwing opening and a more user-friendly guiding angle, making it easier for the user to easily and conveniently put the throwable items into the storage cavity. In practical applications, the appropriate angle of the pivot can be designed based on factors such as the height of the bin, the actual application scenario, and the items stored, to adjust the diagonally upward-facing angle of the opening 111. In this embodiment, no specific limitations are made on the tilt angle of the pivot and the tilt angle of the opening 111.

[0245] When the upper body 11 rotates around the rotation axis to an upright position and connects with the lower body 12, the opening 111 faces directly upwards towards the storage bin. With the upper body 11 in an upright position, the opening 111 can face directly upwards towards the storage bin, allowing for the storage of more items. This retains the traditional design of a storage bin with the opening 111 facing upwards, catering to the usage habits of different users. Furthermore, the opening 111 facing directly upwards towards the bin body 1 results in a smaller footprint for the storage bin, making it easier to store.

[0246] After the upper body 11 detaches from the lower body 12, it rotates around the rotation axis and reconnects to the lower body 12, switching between an upright and tilted state. The upper body 11 rotates to different positions around the rotation axis after separating from the lower body 12, allowing it to switch back and forth between an upright and tilted state, thus enabling the storage bin to adapt to different usage scenarios.

[0247] In some embodiments, when the upper body 11 rotates about a rotation axis to an inclined state relative to the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or relative to the placement plane of the barrel 1 and connects with the lower body 12, the height of at least a portion of the sidewalls of the barrel 1 formed by the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 is less than the height of another portion of the sidewalls. The height of the sidewalls of the barrel 1 can be the length between two intersection points where the sidewalls of the barrel 1 intersect with the top surface of the upper body 11 and the bottom surface of the lower body 12, respectively. Figure 5As shown, the left side wall of the storage bin intersects the top surface of the upper body 11 at point A and the bottom surface of the lower body 12 at point B. The length between points A and B is the height of the left side wall of the storage bin. The right side wall of the storage bin intersects the top surface of the upper body 11 at point C and the bottom surface of the lower body 12 at point D. The length between points C and D is the height of the right side wall of the storage bin. The side wall heights of different parts of the bin 1 formed by the combination of the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 are different. The left side wall has the smallest height and is the lowest point of the top surface of the bin 1. The side wall height decreases as it approaches the left side wall. The right side wall has the largest height and is the highest point of the top surface of the bin 1. The side wall height increases as it approaches the right side wall. The different side wall heights allow for the tilting setting of the opening 111. The tilted opening 111 allows users to easily view and retrieve items from the bin 1 without bending over, peeking out, changing their standing position, or moving the bin, thus improving the user experience.

[0248] When the upper body 11 rotates around the rotation axis to an upright position with the opening 111 facing directly above the storage bucket and is connected to the lower body 12, the height of any area of ​​the side wall of the bucket body 1 formed by the combination of the upper body 11 and the lower body 12 is the same. For example... Figure 4 As shown, the lengths between the two intersection points where the side walls of each area of ​​the barrel 1 intersect with the top surface of the upper body 11 and the bottom surface of the lower body 12 are equal. The equal side wall heights enable the opening 111 to be set upright. The opening 111 facing directly upwards allows the storage barrel to store more items and occupies less space, making it easy to store.

[0249] In some embodiments, when the upper body 11 is rotated to an inclined state and connected to the lower body 12, the inclination angle of the opening 111 relative to the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or relative to the placement plane of the barrel 1 can be any angle greater than 0 and less than 180°. When the upper body 11 is in an upright state and connected to the lower body 12, the opening 111 faces directly upwards from the barrel 1, with an inclination angle of 0°. When the upper body 11 is in a horizontal state and connected to the lower body 12, the opening 111 faces directly to the side of the barrel 1, with an inclination angle of 90°. When the upper body 11 continues to tilt and connect to the lower body 12, the opening 111 faces diagonally downwards from the barrel 1, with an inclination angle between 90° and 180°. Between the upright state and the horizontal state, the opening 111 faces diagonally upwards from the barrel 1, and the upward-sloping opening 111 facilitates the user's viewing and retrieval of items. At this point, the closer the upper body 11 is to an upright position, the closer the tilt angle of the opening 111 is to 0°; the closer the upper body 11 is to a horizontal position, the closer the tilt angle of the opening 111 is to 90°. If the upper body 11 continues to tilt from a horizontal position, the opening 111 will face diagonally downwards towards the bin 1. This downward-sloping opening 111 can shield the items inside the bin 1 and prevent other items from accidentally falling into the storage bin. For example, when storing items that are sensitive to light but cannot be sealed, a storage bin with the opening 111 facing diagonally downwards can be used. Similarly, when the storage bin is a trash can, the opening 111 can be adjusted to face diagonally downwards when the trash is not needed, preventing the user's view from directly seeing the trash inside the bin.

[0250] For example, when the upper body 11 is rotated to an inclined state and connected to the lower body 12, the angle between the top surface of the upper body 11 forming the opening 111 and the bottom surface of the barrel 1 is greater than or equal to 70°, and the opening 111 is oriented close to the horizontal direction, which makes it convenient for users to take out the items inside the barrel 1, and can also greatly reduce the possibility of other foreign objects accidentally falling into the barrel 1, ensuring that the items inside the barrel 1 are not contaminated.

[0251] For example, such as Figure 7 As shown, the top surface of the upper body 11 is set perpendicular to the bottom surface of the barrel 1. At this time, the angle between the top surface of the upper body 11 forming the opening 111 and the bottom surface of the barrel 1 is 90°. The opening 111 faces the horizontal direction, which makes it convenient for users to take out the items in the barrel 1. It can also prevent dust and other foreign objects from accidentally falling into the barrel 1 and ensure that the items in the barrel 1 are not contaminated.

[0252] In some embodiments, the lower body 12 has a second inclined surface 121 at its top, and the second inclined surface 121 is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or relative to the placement plane of the barrel 1; when the upper body 11 is connected to the lower body 12, its bottom abuts against the second inclined surface 121. Figure 4 or Figure 5As shown, the top of the lower body 12 is designed as a slope, which is inclined relative to a reference plane. The reference plane can be either the plane containing the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or the plane on which the barrel 1 is placed. Figure 6 As shown, the top of the lower body 12 is designed as a slope, which is inclined relative to the reference plane, where the reference plane is the plane on which the bucket 1 is placed. The bottom of the upper body 11 abuts against the second slope 121, which supports the upper body 11 and ensures the stability of the overall structure of the storage bucket.

[0253] The rotating shaft is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or the placement plane of the barrel 1. The inclination angle of the rotating shaft can be designed to be complementary to the inclination angle of the second inclined surface 121, so that the rotating shaft is perpendicular to the second inclined surface 121. In this way, when the upper body 11 is rotated to any angle to connect the lower body 12, the upper and lower bodies can be connected or separated perpendicular to the second inclined surface 121 of the lower body 12, which is convenient for installation and disassembly.

[0254] The upper body 11 may have a first inclined surface 112 at its bottom. When the upper body 11 is connected to the lower body 12, the first inclined surface abuts against the second inclined surface 121. The second inclined surface 121 abuts against the first inclined surface 112 to support the upper body 11 and ensure the stability of the overall structure of the storage bucket.

[0255] When the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 come into contact, the contact between the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 can be a line contact or a surface contact. The supporting force of the second inclined surface 121 on the first inclined surface 112 will vary depending on the contact area and the contact position. The inclination angles of the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 can be the same or different.

[0256] In one implementation, the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 have the same inclination angle. After the upper and lower main bodies are connected, the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 can fit tightly together. The second inclined surface 121 can provide the largest contact area to evenly distribute the supporting force, making the overall structure of the bucket 1 composed of the upper main body 11 and the lower main body 12 more stable and preventing the upper main body 11 from shaking, thus further ensuring the stability of the overall structure of the storage bucket. In addition, the tight fit between the first inclined surface 112 of the upper main body 11 and the second inclined surface 121 of the lower main body 12 can reduce the gap between the upper and lower main bodies, preventing small particles stored in the storage bucket from leaking out of the gap.

[0257] In another implementation, the inclination angles of the first inclined plane 112 and the second inclined plane 121 can also be different to suit the actual needs of different scenarios. No specific limitation is made here.

[0258] like Figure 4As shown, when the upper body 11 rotates around the rotation axis to an upright state with the opening 11 facing directly above the storage bucket and is connected to the lower body 12, the first reference point 1121 on the first inclined surface 112, which is the closest to the top surface of the upper body 11, abuts against the second reference point 1211 on the second inclined surface 121, which is the furthest from the bottom surface of the bucket 1. Figure 4 The point on the first inclined surface 112 closest to the top surface of the upper body 11 is the first reference point 1121, and the point on the first inclined surface 112 furthest from the top surface of the upper body 11 is the fourth reference point 1122. The point on the second inclined surface 121 furthest from the bottom surface of the barrel 1 is the second reference point 1211, and the point on the second inclined surface 121 closest to the bottom surface of the barrel 1 is the third reference point 1212. When the upper body 11 rotates to an upright position with the opening 111 facing directly above the storage barrel and connects with the lower body 12, the first reference point 1121 abuts against the second reference point 1211, and the third reference point 1212 abuts against the fourth reference point 1122, so that the contact surfaces of the two inclined surfaces are tightly fitted in the upright position, which can maintain the structural stability of the storage barrel.

[0259] like Figure 5 As shown, when the upper body 11 rotates around the rotation axis until the opening 111 is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or the placement plane of the barrel 1 and connects with the lower body 12, the first reference point 1121 abuts against the third reference point 1212 on the second inclined surface 121, which has the smallest distance from the bottom surface of the barrel 1 or the placement plane of the barrel 1. When the upper body 11 is driven to rotate to the inclined state and connect with the lower body 12, the opening 111 faces the upper part of the barrel 1. At this time, the first reference point 1121 abuts against the third reference point 1212, the fourth reference point 1122 abuts against the second reference point 1211, and the lower body 12 eccentrically supports the upper body 11. The inclined opening 111 facilitates the user to take out and put in items.

[0260] In some embodiments, the first inclined surface 112 and the second inclined surface 121 may be provided with positioning structures, such as positioning protrusions and positioning grooves, or snap-fit ​​holes and snap-fit ​​posts, so as to accurately position and connect the upper and lower bodies and keep them in the current position, so as to prevent the connection between the upper and lower bodies from becoming loose or even causing the upper and lower bodies to separate.

[0261] In some embodiments, such as Figure 13As shown, the first inclined surface 112 has a first through hole 1125, and the second inclined surface 121 has a second through hole 1217 corresponding to the first through hole 1125. When the upper body 11 and the lower body are connected, a connected storage cavity is formed through the first through hole 1125 and the second through hole 1217. The upper body 11 and the lower body 12 each have upper and lower storage spaces, which are connected as one unit through the first through hole 1125 at the bottom of the upper body 11 and the second through hole 1217 at the top of the lower body 12, forming a storage bucket with upper and lower storage spaces. The larger storage cavity can store more items, meeting the needs of large-capacity storage. The storage cavity of this storage bucket is a cavity with a partially adjustable tilt angle, such as... Figure 14 As shown, the orientation of the upper storage space formed by the upper body 11 is variable, while the orientation of the lower storage space formed by the lower body 12 is fixed.

[0262] In some embodiments, such as Figure 15 As shown, the first inclined surface 112 and the side wall of the upper body 11 form the storage cavity of the storage bucket, and the lower body 12 forms the base of the storage bucket. The storage space of the upper body 11 serves as the storage cavity of the storage bucket to store items, and the lower body 12 serves as the base of the storage bucket. The side wall of the upper body 11 and the upper surface of the first inclined surface 112 form a storage bucket with a storage space. The overall tilt angle of the storage cavity of this storage bucket is adjustable, driving the upper body 11 to rotate around a rotation axis and connect to the lower body 12. The angle of the entire storage cavity is variable, enriching the diverse design of the storage bucket. Figure 5 As shown, when the upper body 11 is rotated to the tilted state and connected to the lower body 12, the user can directly see the items at the bottom of the bucket through the tilted opening. Moreover, when there are few items left in the storage cavity, the tilt angle forms a slope. Under the influence of gravity, the remaining items naturally gather at the lowest point of the storage cavity, making it easy for the user to remove the remaining items.

[0263] In some embodiments, to improve the supporting force of the second inclined surface 121, the lower body 12 can be configured as a solid structure or a hollow structure, with multiple such structures arranged in the hollow structure. Figure 16 The support arm 1218 shown makes the second inclined surface 121 more robust, effectively extending the service life of the storage bin.

[0264] In some embodiments, such as Figure 13 and Figure 15 As shown, the top of the upper body 11 is provided with a cover 4, which is used to close the opening 111. The design of the cover 4 can prevent foreign objects such as dust and water droplets from falling into the storage cavity. For example, when the stored items need to be protected from moisture, a sealing strip can be set at the connection between the cover 4 and the upper body 11. After the cover 4 is closed, the sealing strip can block the storage cavity from the external space, preventing moisture from entering the storage cavity and causing the items to become damp or even moldy.

[0265] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some embodiments," "a possible implementation," "furthermore," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0266] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A storage bucket, characterized in that, include: The barrel has a storage cavity and includes an upper body and a lower body, which are rotatably connected. The top of the upper body has an opening that connects the storage cavity to the external space. The upper body rotates relative to the lower body around a rotation axis to adjust the orientation of the opening, and the rotation axis is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel.

2. The storage bucket according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the upper body rotates relative to the lower body around the rotation axis until the upper body is in an inclined state, the opening is in an inclined state relative to the bottom surface of the barrel or relative to the placement plane of the barrel.

3. The storage bucket according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the upper body rotates relative to the lower body around the rotation axis until the upper body is in an inclined state, the opening faces diagonally upwards towards the storage bucket.

4. The storage bucket according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, When the upper body rotates relative to the lower body around the rotation axis until the upper body is in an upright position, the opening faces directly above the storage bucket.

5. The storage bucket according to claim 4, characterized in that, The upper body rotates relative to the lower body around a rotation axis, switching between an upright state and an inclined state.

6. The storage bucket according to any one of claims 1 to 3 and 5, characterized in that, When the upper body rotates relative to the lower body around the rotation axis until the opening is tilted relative to the bottom surface of the barrel or the placement plane of the barrel, the height of at least a portion of the sidewalls of the barrel formed by the combination of the upper body and the lower body is less than the height of another portion of the sidewalls.

7. The storage bucket according to claim 6, characterized in that, When the upper body rotates about the rotation axis relative to the lower body to an upright position with the opening facing directly above the storage bucket, the height of any area of ​​the side wall of the bucket body formed by the combination of the upper body and the lower body is the same.

8. The storage bucket according to any one of claims 1 to 3, 5, and 7, characterized in that, When the upper body is rotated to an inclined state, the angle between the top surface of the upper body forming the opening and the bottom surface of the barrel is greater than or equal to 70°.

9. The storage bucket according to claim 8, characterized in that, The top surface of the upper body is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the barrel.

10. The storage bucket according to any one of claims 1 to 3, 5, 7, and 9, characterized in that, The top of the lower body is provided with a second inclined surface, which is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel or the placement plane of the barrel; the bottom of the upper body abuts against the second inclined surface, and when the upper body rotates relative to the lower body around the rotation axis, the bottom of the upper body slides relative to the second inclined surface.

11. The storage bucket according to claim 10, characterized in that, The rotation axis is perpendicular to the second inclined plane.

12. The storage bucket according to claim 11, characterized in that, The bottom of the upper body is provided with a first inclined surface, which abuts against the second inclined surface. When the upper body rotates relative to the lower body around the rotation axis, the first inclined surface slides relative to the second inclined surface.

13. The storage bucket according to claim 12, characterized in that, The first inclined plane and the second inclined plane have the same inclination angle.

14. The storage bucket according to claim 13, characterized in that, When the upper body rotates relative to the lower body around the rotation axis to an upright position with the opening facing directly above the storage bucket, the first reference point on the first inclined surface with the smallest distance from the top surface of the upper body abuts against the second reference point on the second inclined surface with the largest distance from the bottom surface of the bucket.

15. The storage bucket according to claim 14, characterized in that, When the upper body rotates relative to the lower body around the rotation axis until the opening is tilted relative to the bottom surface of the barrel or the placement plane of the barrel, the first reference point abuts against the third reference point on the second inclined surface that is the closest to the bottom surface of the barrel.

16. The storage bucket according to claim 15, characterized in that, The first inclined surface is provided with a first locking groove, and the second inclined surface is provided with a locking protrusion. When the first reference point abuts against the second reference point, the first locking groove engages with the locking protrusion. And / or, the first inclined surface is provided with a second locking groove, and the second inclined surface is provided with a locking protrusion. When the first reference point abuts against the third reference point, the second locking groove engages with the locking protrusion.

17. The storage container according to any one of claims 12 to 16, characterized in that, One of the lower end of the first inclined surface and the upper end of the second inclined surface is provided with a first rotating structure, and the other is provided with a second rotating structure. The upper body and the lower body are rotatably connected through the first rotating structure and the second rotating structure.

18. The storage bucket according to claim 17, characterized in that, The first rotating structure has a protrusion, and the second rotating structure has a recess; when the upper body rotates relative to the lower body around the rotating axis, the protrusion is inserted into the recess and rotates with the recess.

19. The storage bucket according to claim 18, characterized in that, The protrusion is a convex ring formed at the lower end of the first inclined surface and concentrically arranged on the first inclined surface. The recess is a groove, concave ring, or mating hole provided on the second inclined surface. The convex ring is inserted into the groove, the concave ring, or the mating hole and is rotatably connected to the groove, the concave ring, or the mating hole.

20. The storage bucket according to claim 19, characterized in that, The side wall of the convex ring is provided with a fixing protrusion, and the side wall of the groove, the concave ring, or the mating hole is provided with a fixing groove that mates with the fixing protrusion. When the convex ring is inserted into the groove, the concave ring, or the mating hole, the fixing protrusion engages with the fixing groove.

21. The storage bucket according to claim 19, characterized in that, When the recessed portion is a mating hole provided on the second inclined surface, the convex ring has multiple elastic arms, and there is a clearance groove between every two elastic arms. The ends of the multiple elastic arms are provided with limiting platforms. When the convex ring is inserted into the mating hole until the ends of the multiple elastic arms pass through the side wall of the mating hole, the limiting platform engages with the lower end of the side wall.

22. The storage bucket according to claim 18, characterized in that, The protrusion is a convex surface formed at the lower end of the first inclined surface and concentrically arranged with the first inclined surface. The recess is a groove or mating hole provided on the second inclined surface. The convex surface is inserted into the groove or the mating hole and is rotatably connected with the groove or the mating hole.

23. The storage bucket according to claim 22, characterized in that, The sidewall of the convex surface is provided with a fixing protrusion, and the sidewall of the groove or the mating hole is provided with a fixing groove that mates with the fixing protrusion. When the convex surface is inserted into the groove or the mating hole, the fixing protrusion engages with the fixing groove.

24. The storage container according to any one of claims 12 to 16, 18 to 23, characterized in that, The second inclined surface is provided with a sliding groove, and a rolling element that rolls along the sliding groove is provided in the sliding groove. The diameter of the rolling element is greater than the depth of the sliding groove. When the upper body rotates relative to the lower body about the rotation axis, the first inclined surface rolls relative to the second inclined surface through the rolling element.

25. The storage bucket according to claim 24, characterized in that, There are multiple rolling elements, and the sliding groove has a rotating disk. The rotating disk has multiple receiving holes, and one rolling element is disposed in one of the receiving holes, with the rolling element protruding from both ends of the receiving hole.

26. The storage bucket according to claim 25, characterized in that, The bottom of the sliding groove is provided with a rotating guide rail, and the rolling element rolls along the rotating guide rail within the sliding groove.

27. The storage container according to any one of claims 12 to 16, 18 to 23, 25, and 26, characterized in that, The first inclined surface is provided with a first through hole, and the second inclined surface is provided with a second through hole corresponding to the first through hole. The upper body and the lower body form a connected storage cavity through the first through hole and the second through hole.

28. The storage container according to any one of claims 12 to 16, 18 to 23, 25, and 26, characterized in that, The first inclined surface and the side wall of the upper body form the storage cavity, and the lower body forms the base of the storage bucket.

29. The storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 to 16, 18 to 23, 25, and 26, characterized in that, The top of the upper body is provided with a cover, which is used to close the opening.

30. A storage bucket, characterized in that, include: The barrel has a storage cavity and includes an upper body and a lower body, which are detachably connected. The top of the upper body has an opening that connects the storage cavity to the external space. When the upper body rotates around the rotating shaft to different positions and connects with the lower body, the orientation of the opening is different, and the rotating shaft is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel.

31. The storage bucket according to claim 30, characterized in that, When the upper body rotates around the rotation axis to an inclined state and connects with the lower body, the opening is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel or relative to the placement plane of the barrel.

32. The storage bucket according to claim 31, characterized in that, When the upper body rotates around the rotation axis to an inclined state and connects with the lower body, the opening faces diagonally upwards towards the storage bucket.

33. The storage container according to any one of claims 30 to 32, characterized in that, When the upper body rotates around the rotation axis to an upright position and connects with the lower body, the opening faces directly above the storage bucket.

34. The storage bucket according to claim 33, characterized in that, The upper body switches between the upright state and the tilted state by rotating around the rotation axis after detaching from the lower body and then reconnecting to the lower body.

35. The storage container according to any one of claims 30 to 32, 34, characterized in that, When the upper body rotates around the rotation axis until the opening is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel or relative to the placement plane of the barrel and is connected to the lower body, the height of at least a portion of the sidewalls of the barrel formed by the combination of the upper body and the lower body is less than the height of another portion of the sidewalls.

36. The storage bucket according to claim 35, characterized in that, When the upper body rotates around the rotation axis to an upright position with the opening facing directly above the storage bucket and connects with the lower body, the height of any area of ​​the side wall of the bucket body formed by the combination of the upper body and the lower body is the same.

37. The storage container according to any one of claims 30 to 32, 34, and 36, characterized in that, When the upper body rotates to an inclined state and connects with the lower body, the angle between the top surface of the upper body forming the opening and the bottom surface of the barrel is greater than or equal to 70°.

38. The storage bucket according to claim 37, characterized in that, The top surface of the upper body is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the barrel.

39. The storage container according to any one of claims 30 to 32, 34, 36, and 38, characterized in that, The top of the lower body is provided with a second inclined surface, which is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel or the placement plane of the barrel; when the upper body is connected to the lower body, the bottom abuts against the second inclined surface.

40. The storage bucket according to claim 39, characterized in that, The rotation axis is perpendicular to the second inclined plane.

41. The storage bucket according to claim 40, characterized in that, The bottom of the upper body is provided with a first inclined surface, and when the upper body is connected to the lower body, the first inclined surface abuts against the second inclined surface.

42. The storage bucket according to claim 41, characterized in that, The first inclined plane and the second inclined plane have the same inclination angle.

43. The storage bucket according to claim 42, characterized in that, When the upper body rotates around the rotation axis to an upright position with the opening facing directly above the storage bucket and is connected to the lower body, the first reference point on the first inclined surface that is closest to the top surface of the upper body abuts against the second reference point on the second inclined surface that is furthest from the bottom surface of the bucket.

44. The storage bucket according to claim 43, characterized in that, When the upper body rotates around the rotation axis until the opening is inclined relative to the bottom surface of the barrel or the placement plane of the barrel and is connected to the lower body, the first reference point abuts against the third reference point on the second inclined surface that is the closest to the bottom surface of the barrel.

45. The storage container according to any one of claims 41 to 44, characterized in that, The first inclined surface is provided with a first through hole, and the second inclined surface is provided with a second through hole corresponding to the first through hole. When the upper body and the lower body are connected, the storage cavity is formed through the first through hole and the second through hole.

46. ​​The storage container according to any one of claims 41 to 44, characterized in that, The first inclined surface and the side wall of the upper body form the storage cavity, and the lower body forms the base of the storage bucket.

47. The storage container according to any one of claims 30 to 32, 34, 36, 38, and 40 to 44, characterized in that, The top of the upper body is provided with a cover, which is used to close the opening.

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