A storage box

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of electronic device technology and discloses a storage box. The storage box includes a lid, a box body, and an unlocking component. The lid includes a cover body and a locking tongue rotatably disposed on the cover body. The locking tongue has a locked position and an unlocked position. The box body is provided with a latch. When the locking tongue is in the locked position, it engages with the latch; when the locking tongue is in the unlocked position, it disengages from the latch. The unlocking component includes an unlocking member movably disposed on the box body. The unlocking member is kinetically connected to the locking tongue, and drives the locking tongue to rotate from the locked position to the unlocked position. This storage box avoids the increase in storage box volume due to the travel of the locking tongue, saving space and optimizing the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic equipment technology, and in particular to a storage box. Background Technology

[0002] With the advancement of technology, wireless earphones have become increasingly popular due to their compact size, portability, and ease of use. Currently, wireless earphones include a charging case and individual earphones that can be stored inside the case for convenient carrying. To prevent the loss of individual earphones, the lid of the charging case can be snapped shut onto the case body and locked in place by a locking mechanism.

[0003] It should be noted that the locking mechanism's latch is usually slidably mounted inside the storage case. The latch travels a considerable distance when moving, which significantly encroaches on the vertical space of the storage case. The only solutions are to increase the distance between the two earphones to ensure the latch's travel distance, or to increase the distance between the latch and the midpoint between the two earphones. Both of these methods increase the size of the storage case and affect the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a storage box that avoids the increase in storage box volume caused by the travel of the locking tongue, thus saving space and optimizing the user experience.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A storage box, comprising:

[0007] A box lid, the box lid including a lid body and a locking tongue rotatably disposed on the lid body, the locking tongue having a locked position and an unlocked position;

[0008] The box body is provided with a latch. When the latch is in the locked position, the latch engages with the latch. When the latch is in the unlocked position, the latch disengages from the latch.

[0009] The unlocking component includes an unlocking member movably disposed on the housing, the unlocking member being kinetically connected to the latch, and the unlocking member driving the latch to rotate from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0010] Preferably, the lid further includes a first elastic element, one end of which abuts against the lid body and the other end of which abuts against the locking tongue. The first elastic element drives the locking tongue to rotate from the unlocked position to the locked position.

[0011] Preferably, the latch is provided with a first inclined surface, and the latch slides against the first inclined surface to rotate the latch from the locked position to the unlocked position; and / or,

[0012] The latch is provided with a second inclined surface, and the latch slides against the second inclined surface to rotate the latch from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0013] Preferably, the unlocking component further includes an unlocking button, which is retractably disposed in the housing, with one end of the unlocking button located outside the housing. The unlocking button is connected to the unlocking component in a transmission manner, and the unlocking button drives the unlocking component to move.

[0014] Preferably, the unlock button is provided with a driving slope, and the moving direction of the unlock button is set at an angle to the moving direction of the unlocking component. The driving slope slides against the unlock button to move the unlocking component.

[0015] Preferably, the unlocking component further includes a second elastic element, one end of which abuts against the housing, and the other end of which abuts against the unlocking button. The second elastic element drives the unlocking button away from the unlocking component.

[0016] Preferably, the unlocking member is provided with a third inclined surface, which slides against the locking tongue, and the unlocking member moves upward and drives the latch to rotate from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0017] Preferably, the box body is provided with a first guide wall, and the unlocking member passes through the first guide wall and is guided and engaged with the first guide wall.

[0018] Preferably, the unlocking component further includes a third elastic element, the side wall of which is provided with a limiting ring, one end of the third elastic element abuts against the first guide wall, the other end of the third elastic element abuts against the limiting ring, and the third elastic element drives the unlocking component to move downward.

[0019] Preferably, the box body is provided with a second guide wall, the unlocking member passes through the second guide wall and is guided and cooperates with the second guide wall, and the limiting ring abuts against the second guide wall to limit the unlocking member.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] This utility model provides a storage box. In this storage box, a locking tongue is rotatably mounted on the lid. The locking tongue has a locked position and an unlocked position. When the locking tongue is in the locked position, it engages with the latch, locking the lid to the box body. When the locking tongue is in the unlocked position, it disengages from the latch, allowing the user to open or close the lid. The unlocking component can move itself to drive the locking tongue from the locked position to the unlocked position, enabling the user to unlock the latch and facilitate the removal and placement of the earphones.

[0022] This storage box connects the latch to the lid by rotating it. This allows the latch to rotate at a relatively small angle, ensuring that the distal end of the latch has sufficient displacement to disengage from the latch. This avoids increasing the size of the storage box due to the travel of the latch, saving space and optimizing the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the closed storage box provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the opening structure of the storage box provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the locking tongue and unlocking component provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the box body provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0028] In the picture:

[0029] 100. Single-ear headphone;

[0030] 1. Box lid; 11. Lid body; 12. Locking tongue; 121. First inclined surface; 13. First elastic element; 14. First guide wall; 15. Second guide wall;

[0031] 2. Box body; 21. Top plate; 22. Lock; 221. Second slope;

[0032] 3. Unlocking component; 31. Unlocking piece; 311. Third inclined surface; 312. Limiting ring; 32. Unlocking button; 321. Driving inclined surface; 33. Second elastic element; 34. Third elastic element. Detailed Implementation

[0033] 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 parts or parts having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or a detachable connection; a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0036] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model provides a storage box, which includes a box body 2 and a box lid 1. The box body 2 is used to place items to be stored, and the box lid 1 can be fastened to the box body 2 to prevent items from being lost. In this embodiment, the storage box is used to store a single earphone 100 as an example for explanation, so the storage box can be an earphone case.

[0038] In this embodiment, the housing 2 includes a top plate 21 with a storage slot for holding the individual earphone 100. Below the top plate 21 is a circuit for charging the individual earphone 100. The top plate 21 encapsulates the circuit, preventing it from being exposed to the external environment and corroding, thus extending its lifespan. It also improves aesthetics, preventing the user from directly observing the circuit. In this embodiment, the top plate 21 is positioned upwards as an example. That is, when the user opens the housing 1, they remove the individual earphone 100 by lifting it upwards.

[0039] In some embodiments, the housing 2 and the lid 1 are separate structures, meaning that the lid 1 can be completely separated from the housing 2, making it convenient for the user to take out and put in the individual earphone 100.

[0040] In some embodiments, the box body 2 and the box lid 1 are rotatably connected by a rotating shaft, allowing the user to rotate the box lid 1 relative to the box body 2 to prevent the box lid 1 from separating from the box body 2 and being lost.

[0041] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, to prevent the earphone 100 from being lost when the lid 1 is opened relative to the body 2 when the user is storing the earphone 100, the lid 1 includes a cover 11 and a locking tongue 12 rotatably disposed on the cover 11. The locking tongue 12 has a locked position and an unlocked position. The body 2 is provided with a latch 22. When the locking tongue 12 is in the locked position, the locking tongue 12 is engaged with the latch 22. When the locking tongue 12 is in the unlocked position, the locking tongue 12 is disengaged from the latch 22.

[0042] In this storage box, when the latch 12 is in the locked position, it engages with the latch 22, locking the lid 1 to the box body 2. When the latch 12 is in the unlocked position, it disengages from the latch 22, allowing the user to open or close the lid 1. This storage box achieves this by rotating the latch 12 to the lid 1, allowing the latch 12 to rotate only a small angle while ensuring sufficient displacement at its distal end to disengage from the latch 22. This significantly reduces the space required for the latch 12, prevents the latch 12's travel from increasing the volume of the storage box body 2, saves space, and optimizes the user experience.

[0043] like Figures 2-5 As shown, in this embodiment, the storage box also includes an unlocking component 3. The unlocking component 3 includes an unlocking member 31 movably disposed on the box body 2. The unlocking member 31 is tractively connected to the locking tongue 12, and the unlocking member 31 drives the locking tongue 12 to rotate from the locked position to the unlocked position. The unlocking component 3 allows the user to control the rotation of the locking tongue 12 using the unlocking member 31. The unlocking member 31 can drive the locking tongue 12 to rotate from the locked position to the unlocked position through its own movement, enabling the user to unlock the locking tongue 12 from the latch 22, so as to facilitate the user to take out and put away the earphones.

[0044] In order to save space, the unlocking component 31 is vertically movable in the storage box. By using the vertical space of the storage box to set the movable unlocking component 31, it is possible to avoid the unlocking component 31 encroaching on the internal space of the storage box when it moves, so as to make room for the circuit board, the single earphone 100, etc., and ensure the compact structure of the storage box, thereby realizing the miniaturization of the storage box.

[0045] In this embodiment, the lid 1 also includes a first elastic element 13. One end of the first elastic element 13 abuts against the lid body 11, and the other end of the first elastic element 13 abuts against the locking tongue 12. The first elastic element 13 drives the locking tongue 12 to rotate from the unlocked position to the locked position. On the one hand, the first elastic element 13 can return the locking tongue 12, which has rotated away from the locked position, to the locked position, preparing for the next locking of the lid 1 and the box body 2. On the other hand, the first elastic element 13 can also ensure the stability of the locking tongue 12, so that when the locking tongue 12 is engaged with the latch 22, the locking tongue 12 will not disengage from the latch 22 due to external vibration or other factors.

[0046] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the latch 12 is provided with a first inclined surface 121, and the latch 22 slides against the first inclined surface 121 to allow the latch 12 to rotate from the locked position to the unlocked position. When the user closes the lid 1 onto the box body 2, the first inclined surface 121 of the latch 12 slides against the latch 22. Since the force exerted by the user on the lid 1 at this time is approximately vertically downward, the driving force will generate a horizontal component force under the action of the first inclined surface 121, thereby causing the latch 12 to rotate from the locked position to the unlocked position. The latch 12 avoids the latch 22, making it convenient for the user to directly close the lid 1 onto the box body 2. Then, the latch 12 rotates to the locked position under the drive of the first elastic element 13, and the latch 12 engages with the latch 22 to complete the locking of the lid 1 and the box body 2.

[0047] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the latch 22 is provided with a second inclined surface 221, and the latch 12 slides against the second inclined surface 221 to rotate the latch 12 from the locked position to the unlocked position. When the user closes the lid 1 of the box body 2, the second inclined surface 221 of the latch 22 slides against the latch 12. Since the force exerted by the user on the lid 1 at this time is approximately vertically downward, the driving force will generate a horizontal component force under the action of the second inclined surface 221, thereby causing the latch 12 to rotate from the locked position to the unlocked position. The latch 12 avoids the latch 22, and after the latch 12 and the latch 22 separate horizontally, the latch 12 rotates to the locked position under the drive of the first elastic element 13, and the latch 12 engages with the latch 22 to complete the locking of the lid 1 and the box body 2.

[0048] It is worth noting that in this embodiment, the above structure can also be provided with a first inclined surface 121 on the latch 12 and a second inclined surface 221 on the latch 22. The first inclined surface 121 and the second inclined surface 221 slide against each other. By the surface contact between the first inclined surface 121 and the second inclined surface 221, wear is reduced and service life is extended.

[0049] Understandably, the unlocking element 31 is located inside the housing 2. To facilitate the user's unlocking of the latch 12 using the unlocking element 31, the unlocking assembly 3 also includes an unlocking button 32. The unlocking button 32 is retractably mounted on the housing 2, with one end located outside the housing 2. The unlocking button 32 is connected to the unlocking element 31, driving the unlocking element 31 to move. By pressing the end of the unlocking button 32 located outside the housing 2, the user can move the unlocking element 31, thereby driving the latch 12 to rotate from the locked position to the unlocked position, allowing the user to open the housing cover 1.

[0050] Since the movement direction of the unlock button 32 is different from that of the unlocking component 31, in order for the unlock button 32 to drive the unlocking component 31 to move upward, the unlock button 32 is provided with a driving ramp 321. The movement direction of the unlock button 32 is set at an angle to the movement direction of the unlocking component 31, and the driving ramp 321 slides against the unlock button 32 to move the unlocking component 31. When the user presses the unlock button 32, the force is horizontal. When the driving ramp 321 contacts the unlocking component 31, the driving ramp 321 generates a vertical component force on the unlocking component 31, enabling the unlocking component 31 to move upward.

[0051] To reduce wear, the contact area between the unlocking component 31 and the driving inclined surface 321 is provided with an arc surface. This structure can reduce the friction between the unlocking component 31 and the driving inclined surface 321, ensuring smooth operation, and also prevent the unlocking component 31 from scratching the driving inclined surface 321, thus ensuring service life.

[0052] It is worth noting that after the user unlocks the lid 1 by pressing the unlock button 32, it is necessary to ensure that the unlocking component 31 can reset, so that the locking tongue 12 can return to the locked position. Figure 3 As shown, to achieve the above objective, the unlocking component 3 further includes a second elastic element 33. One end of the second elastic element 33 abuts against the housing 2, and the other end of the second elastic element 33 abuts against the unlocking button 32. The second elastic element 33 drives the unlocking button 32 away from the unlocking component 31. The second elastic element 33 can drive the unlocking button 32 to reset, thereby avoiding the unlocking component 31 and allowing the unlocking component 31 to descend smoothly to its initial position.

[0053] In this embodiment, when the unlocking member 31 drives the bolt 12 to rotate, the direction of movement of the unlocking member 31 is different from the direction of movement of the bolt 12. In order for the unlocking member 31 to drive the bolt 12 to rotate, the unlocking member 31 is provided with a third inclined surface 311. The third inclined surface 311 slides against the bolt 12, and the unlocking member 31 moves upward and drives the latch 22 to rotate from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0054] When the unlocking component 31 moves upward, the third inclined surface 311 slides and abuts against the latch 12. At this time, the third inclined surface 311 will exert a horizontal force on the latch 12, so that the latch 12 can rotate in the horizontal plane, thereby disengaging the latch 12 from the latch 22 and unlocking.

[0055] To ensure the stability of the unlocking component 31 during movement, the housing 2 is provided with a first guide wall 14. The unlocking component 31 passes through the first guide wall 14 and is guided and engaged with the first guide wall 14. The first guide wall 14 can guide the unlocking component 31, ensuring that the unlocking component 31 will not deviate during movement, so that the third inclined surface 311 of the unlocking component 31 can accurately abut against the locking tongue 12.

[0056] Furthermore, the housing 2 is provided with a second guide wall 15, which is spaced below the first guide wall 14. The unlocking component 31 passes through the second guide wall 15 and is guided and engaged with it. The second guide wall 15 also guides the unlocking component 31, ensuring that it does not shift during movement. Moreover, the first guide wall 14 and the second guide wall 15 are spaced apart, allowing them to guide the unlocking component 31 from two positions with a certain distance between them in the direction of movement, further improving its stability and preventing it from shifting.

[0057] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the unlocking component 3 also includes a third elastic element 34. A limiting ring 312 protrudes from the side wall of the unlocking component 31. One end of the third elastic element 34 abuts against the first guide wall 14, and the other end of the third elastic element 34 abuts against the limiting ring 312. The third elastic element 34 drives the unlocking component 31 to move downward. The third elastic element 34 is used to drive the unlocking component 31 to reset, thereby moving the third inclined surface 311 away from the locking tongue 12, ensuring that the locking tongue 12 can return to the locked position under the action of the first elastic element 13.

[0058] It is worth noting that in this embodiment, the unlock button 32, the unlocking component 31, and the locking tongue 12 are all connected by sliding contact. The locking tongue 12 is reset by the first elastic element 13, the unlock button 32 is reset by the second elastic element 33, and the unlocking component 31 is reset by the third elastic element 34. The advantage of this is that it can ensure that the unlock button 32, the unlocking component 31, and the locking tongue 12 can all return to their initial positions, avoiding the problem of incomplete reset caused by only sliding contact reset.

[0059] like Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment, since the unlocking member 31 has a limiting ring 312, the limiting ring 312 abuts against the second guide wall 15 to limit the unlocking member 31 under the drive of the third elastic member 34, which can ensure the stability of the unlocking member 31. The limiting ring 312 and the third elastic member 34 are both disposed between the first guide wall 14 and the second guide wall 15, and one end of the unlocking member 31 passes through the first guide wall 14, and the other end of the unlocking member 31 passes through the second guide wall 15, ensuring that the unlocking member 31 can only move up and down.

[0060] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A storage box, characterized in that, include: A box lid, the box lid including a lid body and a locking tongue rotatably disposed on the lid body, the locking tongue having a locked position and an unlocked position; The box body is provided with a latch. When the latch is in the locked position, the latch engages with the latch. When the latch is in the unlocked position, the latch disengages from the latch. The unlocking component includes an unlocking member movably disposed on the housing, the unlocking member being kinetically connected to the latch, and the unlocking member driving the latch to rotate from the locked position to the unlocked position.

2. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lid also includes a first elastic element, one end of which abuts against the lid body and the other end of which abuts against the locking tongue. The first elastic element drives the locking tongue to rotate from the unlocked position to the locked position.

3. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The latch is provided with a first inclined surface, and the latch slides against the first inclined surface to allow the latch to rotate from the locked position to the unlocked position; and / or The latch is provided with a second inclined surface, and the latch slides against the second inclined surface to rotate the latch from the locked position to the unlocked position.

4. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The unlocking component also includes an unlocking button, which is retractably disposed in the box body. One end of the unlocking button is located outside the box body. The unlocking button is connected to the unlocking component in a transmission manner, and the unlocking button drives the unlocking component to move.

5. The storage box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The unlock button is provided with a driving slope, and the moving direction of the unlock button is set at an angle to the moving direction of the unlocking component. The driving slope slides against the unlock button to move the unlocking component.

6. The storage box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The unlocking component further includes a second elastic element, one end of which abuts against the housing, and the other end of which abuts against the unlocking button. The second elastic element drives the unlocking button away from the unlocking component.

7. The storage box according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The unlocking component is provided with a third inclined surface, which slides against the locking tongue. The unlocking component moves upward and drives the latch to rotate from the locked position to the unlocked position.

8. The storage box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The box body is provided with a first guide wall, and the unlocking component passes through the first guide wall and is guided and engaged with the first guide wall.

9. The storage box according to claim 8, characterized in that, The unlocking component further includes a third elastic element, and a limiting ring is protruding from the side wall of the unlocking component. One end of the third elastic element abuts against the first guide wall, and the other end of the third elastic element abuts against the limiting ring. The third elastic element drives the unlocking component to move downward.

10. The storage box according to claim 9, characterized in that, The box body is provided with a second guide wall, the unlocking member passes through the second guide wall and is guided and cooperates with the second guide wall, and the limiting ring abuts against the second guide wall to limit the unlocking member.

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