storage box

Abstract

Storage box comprising a box body and a box cover, characterized in that the box cover is movably connected to the box body, wherein a frame body for supporting installation and use is arranged inside the box body.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The present utility model relates to the technical field of containers for storing objects, in particular a storage box. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] A storage box (also known as a storage crate, freight box, item storage box, etc.) is a container for storing, transporting, and protecting items, widely used in industry, logistics, warehousing, households, and other fields. Various types of storage boxes exist with different specifications, materials, designs, and features to suit diverse storage needs and usage environments.

[0003] There is also a foldable storage box, which is another popular storage container. The unfolding or folding of the storage box is achieved through a collapsible structure, offering the advantages of space saving, easy portability and handling, good durability, versatility, and easy cleaning.

[0004] However, the state-of-the-art foldable storage box can only be folded / unfolded into a predetermined position during actual use, or the unfolded position cannot be maintained for long after folding has occurred. There is room for improvement in addressing these problems. CONTENTS OF THE PRESENT USE SAMPLE

[0005] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a storage box to solve the problems raised in the above background of the technology.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purposes, the following technical solutions are provided according to the present utility model: a storage box comprising a box body and a box cover, wherein the box cover is movably connected to the box body, and wherein a frame body is arranged inside the box body for supporting installation and use.

[0007] As a further solution of the present utility model for the storage box, it is provided that the frame body comprises a sleeve or an X-support arrangement, wherein the sleeve or the X-support arrangement is used solely for supporting and using the box body.

[0008] As a further solution of the present utility model for the storage box, it is provided that a cartridge sleeve is attached and installed inside the box body, wherein the sleeve is movably connected to the cartridge sleeve, wherein an adhesive closure is attached and installed on one side of the box body, wherein the sleeve is passed through from one end of the cartridge sleeve and is movably connected to the adhesive closure, wherein the adhesive closure is movably connected to the cartridge sleeve.

[0009] As a further solution of the present utility model for the storage box, it is provided that the X-support arrangement comprises a base cylinder, a plug-in seat, a fastening cylinder and a support arm, wherein the box body comprises a box base, a box upper frame and a box cloth, wherein one side of the box cloth is fixedly connected to the box base, wherein the other side of the box cloth is fixedly connected to the box upper frame, wherein the plug-in seat is movably connected to an inner circumferential wall of the base cylinder, wherein the fastening cylinder is rotatably connected to an outer circumferential wall of the base cylinder, wherein the support arm is fixedly connected to the fastening cylinder, and wherein an end of the support arm remote from the fastening cylinder is hooked onto the box body via a positioning ring.wherein inside each of the two sets of fastening cylinders a ratchet wheel with opposite angles is attached and installed, wherein a plug rod is attached and installed on one side of the plug seat, wherein an engagement seat is rigidly connected to one side of the plug rod, wherein a through-hole is arranged inside the base cylinder, wherein the engagement seat is movably connected to the through-hole, and wherein the two sets of ratchet wheels are each movably connected to the engagement seat.

[0010] As a further solution of the present utility model for the storage box, it is provided, further comprising a folding layer, that one side of the folding layer is firmly connected to the base of the box, wherein the other side of the folding layer is firmly connected to the upper frame of the box.

[0011] As a further solution of the present utility model for the storage box, it is provided that a pull cord head is attached and installed on one side of the plug-in rod, wherein one end of the pull cord head is movably connected to the box base or the folding layer.

[0012] As a further solution of the present utility model for the storage box, it is provided that the box cover has a cover body, wherein a shielding ring is arranged inside the cover body, wherein a ring cover plate is arranged on one side of the box cover, wherein the ring cover plate is movably connected to the box cover via a snap groove.

[0013] As a further solution of the present utility model for the storage box, it is provided that the shielding ring has one of the square, circular or polygonal shapes.

[0014] As a further solution of the present utility model for the storage box, it is provided that the box cover has one of the flat, beveled or curved surfaces.

[0015] Compared to the prior art, the advantageous effects of the present utility model are: 1. Inside the X-shaped support structure of the present utility model, a unidirectional locking mechanism is also provided. Pulling the upper end of the box body causes the support arm to unfold via the positioning ring. Upon release, the support arm does not move in the opposite direction but remains locked in the position at which the user releases their hand, allowing the user to adjust the height of the box body as needed. Unlike other storage boxes equipped with crosses, X-shaped frames, or similar structures, the box body according to the present utility model can be shaped and used in any position with a height adjustment. There is no issue of collapse or retraction after release, making it adaptable to surrounding placement requirements and offering good aesthetic performance.2. By providing an opening on one side of the box cover for the direct supply of material, the box cover comprising a cover body, wherein a shielding ring is arranged inside the cover body, and wherein a ring cover plate is arranged on one side of the box cover, the ring cover plate being movably connected to the box cover via a snap-fit ​​groove. In the present application, the box body and the box cover can be used separately. The box cover and the box body are separated before the large items are placed inside, and then the large items are placed inside.Furthermore, in the present application, a shielding ring is arranged inside the cover body, so that small items such as children's toys, coins, napkins, and small household appliances can be inserted into the box body through the shielding ring without separating the box body from the cover. As long as the condition is met that the item can be inserted through the shielding ring, ease of use is high. 3. This is achieved by attaching and installing a pull cord head to one side of the connecting rod, with one end of the pull cord head movably connected to the box base or the folding layer. When unfolding the box body, the position of the base cylinder must be determined; otherwise, the two support arms will be difficult to open. The base cylinder can thus be positioned on the inner wall of the box body using the pull cord head. The problem of the support arm not being able to unfold during movement is then avoided. 4. By providing a movable slot on one side of the box base or box cloth, wherein a positioning ring is attached and installed inside the movable slot, the positioning ring having a positioning ring seat, with spring plates distributed in an annular arrangement around the circumference of the positioning ring seat, and a positioning head attached and installed at one end of the positioning ring seat, the support arm being expandably connected to the positioning ring seat via a spring plate. Therefore, the support arm can be moved by the

[0016] The spring plate on the outer circumference of the positioning ring is extended and falls without exerting external force, thus achieving good support performance of the box body. SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING Fig. Figure 1 is a schematic representation of the overall structure of a storage box according to the present utility model; Fig. Figure 2 is a schematic representation of the divided structure of a box body and a box cover in a storage box according to the present utility model; Fig. Figure 3 is a schematic representation of the assembly of a folding layer and an X-support arrangement in a storage box according to the present utility model; Fig. Figure 4 is an enlarged view of A in Fig. 3 in a storage box according to the present utility model; Fig. Figure 5 is a schematic representation of the divided structure of a base cylinder and a plug-in seat in a storage box according to the present utility model; Fig. Figure 6 is a sectional view of a fastening cylinder in a storage box according to the present utility model; Fig. Figure 7 is a schematic representation of the assembly of a box base, a box top frame and a positioning ring in a storage box according to the present utility model; Fig. Figure 8 is a schematic representation of the structure of a positioning ring in a storage box according to the present utility model; Fig. Figure 9 is a schematic representation of the structure of a sleeve, a cartridge sleeve and an adhesive closure in a storage box according to the present utility model; Fig. Figure 10 is an embodiment of a shielding ring in a storage box according to the present utility model.

[0017] Reference symbols: 1. Box base; 2. Box upper frame; 3. Box cloth; 4. Positioning ring; 41. Positioning ring seat; 42. Spring plate; 43. Positioning head; 5. X-support assembly; 51. Base cylinder; 52. Plug seat; 53. Mounting cylinder; 54. Support arm; 55. Ratchet wheel; 56. Plug rod; 57. Engagement seat; 58. Pull cord head; 59. Through opening; 6. Cover body; 61. Buckle groove; 62. Shielding ring; 63. Ring cover plate; 7. Folded layer; 8. Movable slot; 9. Sleeve; 10. Cartridge sleeve; 11. Adhesive closure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] In the present embodiment, the storage box comprises a box body and a box cover, the box cover being movably connected to the box body, and the interior of the box body contains a Fig. The support frame shown in Figure 9 (for supporting, installing and using the box body) is arranged, also with reference to the one in Figure 9. Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 X-support arrangement 5 shown. In the present embodiment, the support frame and the X-support arrangement 5 are two types of support devices that can effectively be used side by side. However, the support frame is evenly supported at the four corners inside the box body, as shown in Figure 2. Fig. Figure 9 illustrates the simple structure of the support frame, with the sleeve 9 consisting of two hinged rods, and the cartridge sleeve 10 being a fabric bag structure manufactured as a single piece during the production of the box body. The adhesive closure 11 is a tear-off adhesive structure that can be adapted to the cartridge sleeve 10 on one side and rests against the sleeve 9 on the other to support the box body, offering the advantages of simple manufacturing and convenient use.

[0019] In other embodiments, the storage box comprises a box body and a box cover, wherein the box cover is movably connected to the box body, and wherein an X-support arrangement 5 for folding in and out is arranged inside the box body, with reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. The X-support assembly 5 is different. The X-support assembly 5 is a one-piece structure, distinct from the support frame, and can be used for quickly supporting the box body. The X-support assembly 5 can be used to support the box body when the storage box is in use. Specifically, it is suspended from the positioning ring 4 on one side of the box body via two movable support arms 54 within the X-support assembly 5. Pulling on the top of the box body drives the movement of the support arm 54 through the positioning ring 4, thereby unfolding the box body for use.

[0020] Inside the X-support arrangement 5, a unidirectional locking structure is also arranged in the present utility model. The upper end of the box body is pulled, so that the movement of the support arm 54 is driven by the positioning ring 4 to unfold the box body. After release, the support arm 54 does not move in the opposite direction but is locked in the position in which the person releases their hand, so that the height of the box body can be adjusted by the person as needed. Unlike other storage boxes equipped with crosses, X-shaped frames, or similar structures, the box body according to the present utility model can be formed and used in any position with a height adjustment. There is no problem of collapse or retraction after release, thus adapting it to the surrounding placement requirements.

[0021] In other embodiments, an opening for the direct supply of material is provided on one side of the box cover, wherein the box cover has one of the flat, beveled or curved surfaces, with reference to Fig. 2. The use of stacked items is facilitated when the box cover rests on a flat surface. A beveled or curved surface of the box cover makes it easier to direct water droplets to the edge, thus keeping the box cover clean. Furthermore, the box cover is provided to have a cover body 6, with a shielding ring 62 arranged inside the cover body 6, and a ring cover plate 63 arranged on one side of the box cover, the ring cover plate 63 being movably connected to the box cover via a snap-fit ​​groove 61. In the present application, the box body and the box cover can be used separately. The box cover and the box body are separated before the large items are placed inside, and then the large items are placed inside.

[0022] Furthermore, in the present application, a shielding ring 62 is arranged inside the cover body 6, so that small objects such as children's toys, coins, napkins, and small household appliances can be installed in the box body through the shielding ring 62 without separating the box body from the box cover, provided that the device can be guided through the shielding ring 62.

[0023] In other embodiments, the shielding ring 62 is provided to have a variety of structures, including, but not limited to, a circular hexadecimal / multi-part structure, a square fountain script structure, a polygonal hexadecimal / multi-part structure, and an annular array structure, wherein the annular array structure may be a hole-like structure with different diameters for placing articles of different sizes or specifications, with reference to Fig. 10.

[0024] In other embodiments, it is further provided that a folding layer 7 is provided, wherein one side of the folding layer 7 is fixedly connected to the box base 1, the other side of the folding layer 7 is fixedly connected to the box upper frame 2, the box body comprising a box base 1, a box upper frame 2 and a box fabric 3, wherein one side of the box fabric 3 is fixedly connected to the box base 1, and the other side of the box fabric 3 is fixedly connected to the box upper frame 2, with reference to Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. In practice, a non-woven fabric, plastic, nylon, or other materials can be used instead of the box cloth 3. The folding layer 7 is merely a legend to indicate that the box cloth 3 is movable, or the folding layer 7 can also serve as an alternative to the use of corrugated rings, provided that the function of the box body being foldable can be fulfilled.

[0025] In other embodiments, the X-support arrangement 5 comprises a base cylinder 51, a plug-in seat 52, a fastening cylinder 53, and a support arm 54, wherein the plug-in seat 52 is movably connected to an inner circumferential wall of the base cylinder 51, with reference to Fig. 4, Fig. 5 and Fig. 6. This movable connection consists of the insertion of the plug-in seat 52 into the base cylinder 51 in the axial direction of the base cylinder 51. After insertion into the base cylinder 51, the engagement seat 57, which is fixedly connected to one end of the plug-in seat 52, can be inserted into the interior of the through-opening 59, thus changing the base cylinder 51 and the plug-in seat 52 from a detachable state to an integrated connection state.

[0026] by the fastening cylinder 53 being rotatably connected to an outer circumferential wall of the base cylinder 51, the support arm 54 being fixedly connected to the fastening cylinder 53, an end of the support arm 54 located away from the fastening cylinder 53 being hooked onto the box body via a positioning ring 4, a ratchet wheel 55 being attached and installed inside each of the two sets of fastening cylinders 53 at opposite angles, a plug rod 56 being attached and installed on one side of the plug seat 52, an engagement seat 57 being fixedly connected to one side of the plug rod 56, a through-opening 59 being arranged inside the base cylinder 51, the engagement seat 57 being movably connected to the through-opening 59, and the two sets of ratchet wheels 55 each being movably connected to the engagement seat 57.

[0027] Inside each of the two sets of fastening cylinders 53, ratchet wheels 55 with opposite angles are fastened and installed, in particular with reference to Fig. 4 and Fig. 5. The plug-in seat 52 is inserted axially into the base cylinder 51, allowing an engagement seat 57, which is rigidly connected to one end of the plug-in seat 52, to be inserted into the interior of the through-hole 59. The engagement seat 57 then projects into the interior of the through-hole 59 and engages in the rotational area of ​​the ratchet wheel 55. Since the two support arms 54 must move in opposite directions when moved, the two ratchet wheels 55 rotate in opposite directions to each other. The movement of the ratchet wheels 55 can be limited after each rotation by their internal hook-shaped design, so that a group of ratchet wheels can only rotate in one direction. The other direction of rotation is prevented, so the structure is a box body, thus achieving the purpose of stopping after release.

[0028] In other embodiments of the present utility model, it is provided that a pull cord head 58 is attached and installed on one side of the connecting rod 56, wherein one end of the pull cord head 58 is movably connected to the box base 1 or the folded layer 7, with reference to Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3 and Fig. 5. When unfolding the box body, the position of the base cylinder 51 must be determined, otherwise the two support arms 54 will be difficult to open. The base cylinder 51 can therefore be positioned on the inner wall of the box body using the pull cord head 58. This prevents the support arm 54 from unfolding during movement.

[0029] In other embodiments, a movable slot 8 is arranged on one side of the box base 1 or the box fabric 3, wherein a positioning ring 4 is attached and installed inside the movable slot 8, wherein the positioning ring 4 has a positioning ring seat 41, wherein spring plates 42 are distributed in an annular arrangement around the circumference of the positioning ring seat 41, wherein a positioning head 43 is attached and installed at one end of the positioning ring seat 41, and wherein the support arm 54 is expandably connected to the positioning ring seat 41 via a spring plate 42, with reference to Fig. 7 and Fig. 8. Therefore, the support arm 54 can be extended and dropped by the spring plate 42 on the outer circumference of the positioning ring 4 without exerting any external force, thus achieving good support performance of the box body.

[0030] In other embodiments, the box body is folded after the X-support arrangement 5 and the positioning ring 4 have been detached when the device is in use, so that the box body can be folded together when not in use to reduce its space requirement.

[0031] Operating principle of the present utility model: Since the box cover is movably connected to the box body, an X-support arrangement 5 for folding and unfolding is arranged inside the box body. The X-support arrangement 5 can be used to support the box body when the storage box is in use. Specifically, it is suspended from the positioning ring 4 on one side of the box body via two movable support arms 54 within the X-support arrangement 5. Pulling on the upper end of the box body drives the movement of the support arm 54 through the positioning ring 4, thereby unfolding the box body for use. A unidirectional locking structure is also arranged inside the X-support arrangement 5. Pulling on the upper end of the box body drives the movement of the support arm 54 through the positioning ring 4 to unfold the box body.After release, the support arm 54 does not move in the opposite direction but remains in the position in which the person releases their hand, allowing the height of the box body to be adjusted by the person as needed. Unlike other storage boxes equipped with crosses, X-shaped frames, or similar structures, the box body according to this utility model can be shaped and used in any position with adjustable height. There is no problem of collapse or retraction after release, thus adapting it to the surrounding placement requirements.

[0032] Simultaneously, it is provided that an opening for the direct supply of material is arranged on one side of the box cover, the box cover comprising a cover body 6, wherein a shielding ring 62 is arranged inside the cover body 6, and wherein a ring cover plate 63 is arranged on one side of the box cover, the ring cover plate 63 being movably connected to the box cover via a snap-fit ​​groove 61. In the present application, the box body and the box cover can be used separately. The box cover and the box body are separated before the large items are placed inside, and then the large items are placed inside.Furthermore, in the present application, a shielding ring 62 is arranged inside the cover body 6, so that small objects such as children's toys, coins, napkins, and small household appliances can be installed in the box body through the shielding ring 62 without separating the box body from the box cover, provided that the device can be guided through the shielding ring 62.

[0033] Finally, it should be noted that only one specific embodiment of the present invention is described above. Naturally, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, and many variations are possible. All variations that can be directly deduced or associated by a person skilled in the art in this field from the disclosure of the present invention should be considered to be covered by the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

[1] Storage box comprising a box body and a box cover, characterized by that the box cover is movably connected to the box body, wherein a frame body is arranged inside the box body for supporting installation and use. [2] Storage box according to claim 1, characterized by that the frame body comprises a sleeve (9) or an X-support arrangement (5), wherein the sleeve (9) or the X-support arrangement (5) is used solely for the support and use of the box body. [3] Storage box according to claim 2, characterized bythat a cartridge sleeve (10) is fastened and installed inside the box body, wherein the sleeve (9) is movably connected to the cartridge sleeve (10), wherein an adhesive closure (11) is fastened and installed on one side of the box body, wherein the sleeve (9) is passed through one end of the cartridge sleeve (10) and is movably connected to the adhesive closure (11), wherein the adhesive closure (11) is movably connected to the cartridge sleeve (10). [4] Storage box according to claim 2, characterized bythat the X-support arrangement (5) comprises a base cylinder (51), a socket (52), a fastening cylinder (53), and a support arm (54), wherein the box body comprises a box base (1), a box upper frame (2), and a box cloth (3), wherein one side of the box cloth (3) is fixedly connected to the box base (1), wherein the other side of the box cloth (3) is fixedly connected to the box upper frame (2), wherein the socket (52) is movably connected to an inner peripheral wall of the base cylinder (51), wherein the fastening cylinder (53) is rotatably connected to an outer peripheral wall of the base cylinder (51), wherein the support arm (54) is fixedly connected to the fastening cylinder (53), wherein an end of the support arm (54) remote from the fastening cylinder (53) is suspended on the box body via a positioning ring (4),wherein a ratchet wheel (55) is fastened and installed at opposite angles inside each of the two sets of fastening cylinders (53), wherein a plug-in rod (56) is fastened and installed on one side of the plug-in seat (52), wherein an engagement seat (57) is firmly connected to one side of the plug-in rod (56), wherein a through-opening (59) is arranged inside the base cylinder (51), wherein the engagement seat (57) is movably connected to the through-opening (59), wherein the two sets of ratchet wheels (55) are each movably connected to the engagement seat (57). [5] Storage box according to claim 4, characterized byin that a movable slot (8) is arranged on one side of the box base (1) and the box cloth (3), respectively, wherein a positioning ring (4) is fastened and installed inside the movable slot (8), wherein the positioning ring (4) has a positioning ring seat (41), wherein spring plates (42) are distributed in an annular arrangement on the circumference of the positioning ring seat (41), wherein a positioning head (43) is fastened and installed at one end of the positioning ring seat (41), wherein the support arm (54) is extensibly connected to the positioning ring seat (41) via a spring plate (42). [6] Storage box according to claim 1, further comprising a folding layer (7), characterized by that one side of the folding layer (7) is firmly connected to the box base (1), wherein the other side of the folding layer (7) is firmly connected to the box upper frame (2). [7] Storage box according to claim 4, characterized bythat a tension band head (58) is fastened and installed on one side of the plug-in rod (56), one end of the tension band head (58) being movably connected to the box base (1) or the folding layer (7). [8] Storage box according to claim 1, characterized by in that the box cover has a cover body (6), wherein a shielding ring (62) is arranged in the interior of the cover body (6), wherein an annular cover plate (63) is arranged on one side of the box cover, wherein the annular cover plate (63) is movably connected to the box cover via a buckle groove (61). [9] Storage box according to claim 8, characterized by that the shielding ring (62) has one of the square, circular or polygonal shapes. [10] Storage box according to claim 8, characterized by that the box cover has one of the flat, beveled or curved surfaces.

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