Containing body

Abstract

To provide a containing body which can be stacked, connected and transported.SOLUTION: A containing body 800 made of synthetic resin comprises a cover body 100 and a container 200. The containing body 800 is configured to be capable of being stacked. A connecting part 400 is rotatably arranged on a top surface 130 of the cover body 100. A clamped part 500 is arranged on the container 200 such that the connecting part 400 of the cover body 100 of the containing body 800 can be clamped and connected to the clamped part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a container. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, synthetic resin containers for storing various items have been known, and for example, a container disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a lid and a container, and can be carried by storing an item inside the container and closing the lid. However, containers cannot be stacked or connected, making it inconvenient to carry. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 5105188 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a container that can be stacked and connected to be portable. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the container of claim 1 of the present invention is a container made of synthetic resin and comprising a lid and a container, the containers being configured to be stackable, a connecting portion being rotatably provided on the top surface of the lid, and the container being provided with an engaged portion with which the connecting portion of the lid of the container can engage and be connected.

[0006] According to the above feature, by engaging the connecting portion with the engaged portion, the stacked containers can be connected and fixed together, making them easy to carry.

[0007] Furthermore, the container of claim 2 of the present invention is characterized in that the connecting portion can be accommodated in a container provided on the top surface of the lid body, and can be rotated so as to rise upward from the top surface and connected to the engaged portion.

[0008] According to the above features, when stacking and fixing the containers, the connecting portion can be rotated so as to stand up, while when the connecting portion is not in use, it can be stored in the container portion on the top surface so as not to get in the way.

[0009] Furthermore, in the container according to claim 3 of the present invention, the connecting portion is provided with an insertion hole through which a belt can be inserted.

[0010] According to the above feature, the container can be carried using a belt, which is highly convenient.

[0011] Furthermore, the container according to claim 4 of the present invention is characterized in that a handle is provided on the top surface of the lid, a rib is provided on the gripping portion of the handle, and the tip of the rib is curved.

[0012] According to the above feature, the grip portion is reinforced by the ribs, and the tips of the ribs are curved, making it easier for a person to grip the grip portion.

[0013] Furthermore, in the container according to claim 5 of the present invention, the handle includes a cover member that covers the grip portion.

[0014] According to the above feature, even if a person grasps the gripping portion, the hand is unlikely to be hurt. Effect of the Invention

[0015] The container of the present invention can be stacked, connected, and carried. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1]FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view of the container of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 1A is a plan view of the housing body, FIG. 1B is a right side view of the housing body, and FIG. 1C is a left side view of the housing body. [Diagram 3] 1A is a perspective view of the rear surface side of the connecting portion, FIG. 1B is a side view of the connecting portion, and FIG. 1C is a perspective view of the front surface side of the connecting portion. [Figure 4] 1A is an exploded perspective view of the handle, and FIG. 1B is an exploded plan view of the handle. [Diagram 5] 1A is a plan view of the handle, and FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a container before being stacked. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the stacked containers connected together. [Figure 8] 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B in FIG. 7. [Explanation of symbols]

[0017] 100 Lid 130 Top 200 containers 400 Connection section 500 Engaged part 800 units DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0018] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this specification, "upward" refers to a direction facing upward in the vertical direction when the container is placed on a horizontal surface with the top surface facing up, and "downward" refers to a direction facing downward in the vertical direction.

[0019] First, Figures 1 and 2 show a housing body 800 according to the present invention. Figure 1 is an overall perspective view of the housing body 800, Figure 2(a) is a plan view of the housing body 800, Figure 2(b) is a right side view of the housing body 800, and Figure 2(c) is a left side view of the housing body 800. Figure 2 shows the housing body 800 with the handle and the right-side connector removed.

[0020] As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the container 800 is generally rectangular and made of synthetic resin, and includes a lid 100 and a container 200. The lid 100 is connected and fixed to the container 200 by a hinge 110 on the rear side 101 side, and can rotate about the hinge 110 to open and close the container 200. The lid 100 is then closed with any contents stored inside the container 200, and the buckle 120 on the front side 102 fixes the lid 100 so that it does not open. In this state, the container 800 can be carried by raising the handle 300 and holding it in one hand.

[0021] The cover 100 has a flat top surface 130, and a convex portion 131 protruding upward from the top surface 130 is provided on the outer periphery of the top surface 130. As described below, when the containers 800 are stacked on the top surface 130, the outer periphery of the container 200 of the upper container 800 abuts against the convex portion 131, so that the convex portion 131 can be used for positioning when stacking. Note that the container section 140 in which the handle 300 is stored, which will be described later, does not have the convex portion 131 and is open, so that the handle 300 can be easily lifted. The convex portion 131 may be provided on the outside of the container section 140. A concave portion 132 is provided in a part of the convex portion 131, so that the container 800 will not slip even if a belt or the like used for carrying the container 800 is hung on the container 200.

[0022] Additionally, a storage section 140 is provided on top surface 130 of cover 100, recessed downward from top surface 130. Storage section 140 is configured to be large enough to store handle 300, and is provided with a bearing section 141 that rotatably fixes handle 300.

[0023] In addition, a buckle 120 for fixing the lid 100 so that it does not open is arranged on the front side 102, which is the long side of the lid 100, while a connecting portion 400 is arranged on the side sides 103, which are the short sides on both sides of the front side 102. As described below, when stacked containers 800 are connected and fixed by the connecting portion 400 and the containers 800 are carried, a load is applied to the connecting portion 400 due to the weight of the container 200 of the container 800 on the lower side. On the other hand, a load is applied to the buckle 120 due to the weight of the container 200 of the container 800 on the lower side. Therefore, by distributing the position of the connecting portion 400 to which the load is applied and the position of the buckle 120 to which the load is applied to different sides of the lid 100, the load is not concentrated on one part of the lid 100, and the lid 100 is prevented from being damaged or from being opened inadvertently. Although the connecting portions 400 are arranged on the side edges 103 on both sides of the front edge 102, the present invention is not limited to this and the connecting portions 400 may be arranged on the front edge 102 side.

[0024] Moreover, the top surface 130 of the cover 100 is provided with a storage section 150 recessed downward from the top surface 130. The storage section 150 is configured to be large enough to store the connecting section 400, and is provided with an axis section 151 for rotatably fixing the connecting section 400. Furthermore, the flat bottom surface 152 of the storage section 150 is provided with a convex section 153 protruding upward from the bottom surface 152, and the convex section 153 is configured to be insertable into the insertion hole 430 of the connecting section 400. As described later, when the storage bodies 800 are stacked in layers and the connecting section 400 of the lower storage body 800 is rotated upward to engage with the engaged section 500, the convex section 153 prevents the position of the upper storage body 800 from shifting, making it easy to connect the storage bodies up and down. Further, a recess 154 is provided on the edge of the storage section 150, and by inserting a finger into the recess 154, the connecting section 400 stored in the storage section 150 can be easily pulled upward.

[0025] In addition, the buckle 120 for fixing the lid 100 is rotatably attached to the front wall 202, which is the long side of the container 200, and the side walls 203, which are the short side sides of both sides of the front wall 202, are provided with the engaged parts 500 for engaging the connecting parts 400. The engaged parts 500 are provided in the recesses 204 recessed inward from the side walls 203, and the upper end 510 of the engaged parts 500 is formed with the locking holes 520 recessed downward. In addition, a horizontal die dividing line is provided in line with the upper end 510 of the engaged parts 500, and the upper side is configured with a horizontal slide and the lower side is configured with a downward die, so that a relatively simple die structure can be achieved. In addition, the lower side of the recess 204 is open, and the lower side of the locking holes 520 is also open, and since both are open downward, the molding die can be made to have a simple structure. Therefore, a thin rib is formed at the upper end of the locking hole 520 at the position where the horizontal slide and the lower die intersect.

[0026] Next, Fig. 3 shows the coupling part 400. Fig. 3(a) is a perspective view of the back side of the coupling part 400, Fig. 3(b) is a side view of the coupling part 400, and Fig. 3(c) is a perspective view of the front side of the coupling part 400.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 3, the connecting part 400 is a plate-shaped member made of synthetic resin, metal, or the like, and includes a thin part 410 and a thick part 420 that is thicker than the thin part 410. The thick part 420 is provided with an axial hole 421 that is connected to the axial part 151 of the storage part 150 of the lid body 100. The axial part 151 of the lid body 100 is connected and fixed to the axial hole 421 of the connecting part 400, so that the connecting part 400 can rotate around the axial part 151. Then, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, when the connected and fixed connecting part 400 is stored in the storage part 150, the thin part 410 is flush with the top surface 130, and the thick part 420 is also flush with the convex part 131 of the top surface 130. Therefore, when the storage body 800 is stacked, it is possible to further prevent the load from collapsing. The thick part 420 may be recessed or protruded from the convex part 131 of the top surface 130. However, without being limited thereto, when the connecting portion 400 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 150, the thin-walled portion 410 may protrude slightly upward from the top surface 130, or may be recessed slightly downward from the top surface 130. The thin-walled portion 410 is provided with a recess 411 (thickness reduction) as a countermeasure against sink marks. The thick-walled portion 420 may also be provided with a recess (thickness reduction) as a countermeasure against sink marks.

[0028] In addition, a through hole 430 is provided in the center of the connecting part 400, penetrating from the front side to the back side. A belt can be inserted through this through hole 430, as described later. In addition, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, when the connecting part 400 is housed in the housing part 150, the convex part 153 of the housing part 150 is inserted into the through hole 430 of the connecting part 400. Since the through hole 430 is a horizontal hole, the inserted belt is unlikely to slip. In addition, since the resin width above the through hole 430 is thicker than the vertical width of the horizontal hole through hole 430, damage around the through hole 430 is prevented. In particular, it is preferable that the vertical width of the horizontal hole through hole 430 is equal to or within three times the thickness of the outer periphery of the horizontal hole.

[0029] Moreover, an engaging portion 440 is provided so as to protrude from the back side of the connecting portion 400. This engaging portion 440 is configured to be able to engage with the upper end portion 510 of the engaged portion 500 of the container 200. Furthermore, a locking claw 441 protruding downward is provided at the tip of the engaging portion 440. This locking claw 441 is engaged with the locking hole 520 of the engaged portion 500 of the container 200, so that the connecting portion 400 can be more strongly engaged and connected to the engaged portion 500. By providing the engaging portion 440 on both sides of the insertion hole 430, the insertion hole 430 can be provided at the center of the connecting portion 400, so that the belt passed through the insertion hole 430 becomes the center, and the balance is good when the container 800 is lifted. Moreover, it is preferable that the width of the connecting portion 400 is half or more of the short side of the container 800, more preferably, 2 / 3 or more. Moreover, the connecting portion 400 is configured to be able to rotate 180°. Therefore, when stacking, the connecting portion 400 can be rotated 180 degrees and positioned outward, so that it does not get in the way of stacking.

[0030] Next, Figures 4 and 5 show the handle 300. Figure 4(a) is an exploded perspective view of the handle 300, Figure 4(b) is an exploded plan view of the handle 300, Figure 5(a) is a plan view of the handle 300, and Figure 5(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 4, the handle 300 is a generally U-shaped member made of synthetic resin, metal, or the like, and includes a gripping portion 310 configured to be gripped by a human hand, and arm portions 320 on both sides of the gripping portion 310. An axis portion 321 is provided at the tip of the arm portion 320. The handle 300 can rotate around the bearing portion 141 by connecting and fixing the axis portion 321 to the bearing portion 141 (see FIG. 2) of the storage portion 140 of the lid body 100. Then, as shown in FIG. 1, when the connected and fixed handle 300 is stored in the storage portion 140, the gripping portion 310 and the arm portion 320 of the handle 300 are flush with the top surface 130. However, this is not limited thereto, and the handle 300 may be in a state where it protrudes slightly upward from the top surface 130 or the handle 300 is recessed slightly downward from the top surface 130 when the handle 300 is stored in the storage portion 140.

[0032] In addition, the grip portion 310 is provided with a rib 330, which reinforces the grip portion 310. Specifically, the rib 330 is erected perpendicular to the flat bottom portion 311 of the grip portion 310, and includes a lower end rib 331, a central rib 332, and an upper end rib 333. The ribs 330 are provided on both the front and back sides of the bottom portion 311. When the handle 300 is injection molded with synthetic resin or the like, the rib 330 is provided perpendicular to the bottom portion 311, so that the mold can be pulled out from the front and back sides. Even when a person directly grips the grip portion 310 without using the cover member 350 described later, the tip 334 of the rib 330 is curved, so that the person can easily grip the grip portion 310. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4(b), the entire lower side 312 of the grip portion 310 is also curved in a plan view, so that the grip portion 310 is easily gripped. Furthermore, upper end 313 of gripping portion 310 is planar, making it easy for a person to grip gripping portion 310. Rib 330 is not limited to the shape shown in Fig. 4, and may have any shape as long as it can reinforce gripping portion 310. Since the portion pressed by the ejector pin when releasing cover member 350 is thickened, gripping portion 310 is provided with recess 319 so that the thickened portion does not interfere.

[0033] The handle 300 also includes a cover member 350. The cover member 350 is a generally U-shaped member made of synthetic resin, metal, or the like, and is configured to cover the grip portion 310. Specifically, the cover member 350 includes a flat front surface portion 351, a back surface portion 352, and a bottom surface portion 353 that connects the opposing front surface portion 351 and back surface portion 352. The front surface portion 351 and back surface portion 352 are provided with fixed claws 354 that protrude inward. The upper side opposite the bottom surface portion 353 is formed as an opening 355. The cover member 350 may be made of any material, but is preferably made of the same material as the grip portion 310.

[0034] When attaching the cover member 350 to the grip portion 310, the lower side of the grip portion 310 is fitted into the opening 355 of the cover member 350 as shown in Fig. 4. Then, as shown in Fig. 5, the cover member 350 is attached so as to cover the grip portion 310 from the outside. Since the rib 330 of the grip portion 310 is covered with the cover member 350, a person's hand is unlikely to hurt when gripping the grip portion 310. Furthermore, since the fixing claw 354 engages with a part of the grip portion 310 (for example, the central rib 332), the cover member 350 is firmly attached so as not to come off the grip portion 310.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 5(b), the inner surfaces of the front surface portion 351 and the back surface portion 352 of the cover member 350 are in contact with the rib 330, so that when a person grips the cover member 350, the cover member 350 is less likely to deform and is easy to grip. Also, the lower surface portion 353 is curved in the same manner as the tip 334 of the rib 330, so that a person can easily grip the cover member 350. Furthermore, the inner surface of the lower surface portion 353 is in contact with the tip 334 of the rib 330, so that when a person grips the cover member 350, the cover member 350 is less likely to deform and is easy to grip. Also, as shown in FIG. 5(a), the entire lower surface portion 353 of the cover member 350 is also curved in a plan view, so that the cover member 350 is easy to grip. In addition, since the generally U-shaped cover member 350 is attached by fitting it from the underside of the grip portion 310, even if a person grips the cover member 350 and applies force, the cover member 350 is unlikely to come off from the grip portion 310. Note that the cover member 350 is attached optionally, and the handle 300 does not necessarily have to be equipped with the cover member 350.

[0036] Next, Fig. 6 to Fig. 8 show a manner of connecting stacked storage bodies 800. Fig. 6 is a perspective view of storage body 800 before stacking, Fig. 7 is a perspective view of stacked storage bodies 800 connected, and Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B in Fig. 7.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 6, when stacking the storage bodies 800, the connecting part 400 of the lower storage body 800 is rotated so as to rise upward from the top surface 130. Note that the connecting part 400 is rotated outward from the engaged part 500 so as not to interfere with the engaged part 500. In this state, the upper storage body 800 is placed on the top surface 130 of the lower storage body 800. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the connecting part 400 of the lower storage body 800 is rotated toward the engaged part 500 of the upper storage body 800 to engage the connecting part 400 with the engaged part 500. Then, the upper storage body 800 and the lower storage body 800 are connected to each other. Then, by raising and holding the handle 300 of the upper storage body 800, the stacked storage bodies 800 can be easily carried. When the housing bodies 800 are not connected, the connecting part 400 can be stored in the housing part 150 and does not get in the way. The connecting part 400 of the upper housing body 800 may be raised and a belt 900 or the like may be inserted through the insertion hole 430 of the connecting part 400. The housing body 800 can be carried around by the belt 900, which is highly convenient.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 8, the locking claw 441 of the connecting part 400 is engaged with the locking hole 520 of the engaged part 500, so that the connection between the connecting part 400 and the engaged part 500 is stronger. Since the engaged part 500 is provided in the recess 204 of the container 200, when the connecting part 400 is connected to the engaged part 500, the connecting part 400 is less likely to pop out to the side and fits well. Furthermore, since the connecting part 400 does not protrude from the side of the container 800 in the connected state, damage to the connecting part 400, etc. is prevented. When releasing the connected state, since there is a space in which a finger can be inserted in the recess 204 above the connecting part 400 in the connected state, the connection can be easily released by inserting a finger into the space and rotating the connecting part 400 outward. The container 800 of the present invention is in the form of a box having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and including the lid 100 and the container 200, but is not limited thereto, and may be in any form, such as a bucket or container, as long as it has a lid and a container and can accommodate any object. Furthermore, the container 800 may have legs on its bottom surface.

[0039] The container of the present invention is not limited to the above examples, and various modifications and combinations are possible within the scope of the claims and the scope of the embodiments, and these modifications and combinations are also included in the scope of the rights.

Claims

1. A synthetic resin container having a lid and a container, The container is configured to be stackable; A connecting portion is provided on the top surface of the lid body so as to be rotatable, The container is provided with an engaged portion that can be engaged with the connecting portion of the lid of the container.

2. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting portion can be accommodated in a storage portion provided on the top surface of the lid body, and can be rotated so as to rise upward from the top surface and connected to the engaged portion.

3. 3. The container according to claim 1, wherein the connecting portion is provided with an insertion hole through which a belt can be inserted.

4. A handle is provided on the top surface of the lid, The gripping portion of the handle is provided with a rib, 3. The container according to claim 1, wherein the tips of the ribs are curved.

5. The container according to claim 4 , wherein the handle includes a cover member that covers the grip portion.

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