Foldable container

Abstract

To provide a folding container that looks good after folding and can be easily stored on a shelf or the like. The collapsible container 1 has first rectangular side panels 12 facing each other. R , 12 L and a second side panel 11 rotatably attached to the short side of the first side panel. FR , 11 RR , 11 FL , 11 RL and a removable bottom panel 16 having a long side substantially the same length as the long side of the first side panel and a short side substantially the same length as the long side of the second side panel, the second side panel being divided at substantially the center of the long side of the second side panel into a right panel 11. FR , 11 RR and left panel 11 FL , 11 RL and a connector 15 that rotatably connects the right panel and the left panel.

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] Conventionally, a foldable storage box that solves the inconvenience of storage and carrying around due to space occupation is known (see Patent Document 1). In this regard, Patent Document 1 describes a foldable storage box that includes a bottom frame 1 with frameworks 2 provided on both sides, a side frame 3 rotatably connected between the frameworks 2 on both sides, one framework 2 rotatably connected to one side of the bottom frame 1, a stopper provided on the side of the framework 2 closer to the bottom frame 1, a covering layer covering the outer walls of the bottom frame 1, the framework 2, and the side frame 3, and a handle member 7 provided on the side frame 3, and that the engagement between the bottom frame 1, the side frame 3, and the framework 2 and the covering layer allows the box to function as a storage box and can be folded into a plate-like structure when stored or carried around, thereby saving space. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3244513 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the foldable storage box described in Patent Document 1 is folded with the bottom frame 1 still inside, and as a result the bottom frame 1 interferes and the storage box does not become flat after folding, but remains bulging to a certain extent. This results in an unattractive appearance after folding, and makes it difficult to store unless there is a certain amount of storage space available.

[0005] Furthermore, the foldable storage box described in Patent Document 1 is folded with the side frame 3 arranged so that it is continuous with the short side of the framework 2, so the overall length of the long side of the framework 2 plus the long side of the side frame 3 is long, and when trying to store it on a shelf, it will stick out from the shelf due to its length, which creates the problem of it looking poor when stored.

[0006] The present invention was devised in light of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a foldable container that looks good when folded and is easy to store on a shelf or the like. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the folding container of the present invention comprises a first rectangular side panel facing each other, a second side panel rotatably attached to the short side of the first side panel, and a removable bottom panel having a long side of approximately the same length as the long side of the first side panel and a short side of approximately the same length as the long side of the second side panel, wherein the second side panel includes a right panel and a left panel divided at approximately the center of the long side of the second side panel, and a connector rotatably connecting the right panel and the left panel. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the container folding structure of the present invention, it is possible to provide a foldable container that looks good when folded and is easy to store on a shelf or the like. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a collapsible container according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2(A) is an enlarged view of a connecting portion between a right panel and a left panel formed by dividing a second side panel of a foldable container according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and FIG. 2(B) is a cross-sectional view of a connector. [Diagram 3]FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating a folding procedure of the foldable container according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 4(A) is a schematic oblique view of a foldable container according to another embodiment, and FIG. 4(B) is an enlarged view of the connection portion between the right and left panels that are divided into a second side panel according to another embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The drawings are schematic or conceptual, and the dimensions of each component, the size ratio between components, etc. are not necessarily the same as those in reality. Even when the same components are shown, the dimensions and ratios between components may be different depending on the drawing. In addition, in the drawings attached to this specification, the shape, scale, aspect ratio, etc. of each part may be changed or exaggerated from the actual ones in order to make it easier to understand.

[0011] [Overview of the configuration of the foldable container according to this embodiment] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a foldable container according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The foldable container 1 according to the present embodiment has a first side panel 12. R and 12 L The first side panel 12 is made of a lining material, and the second side panel 11 is made of a lining material, and the bottom panel 16 is made of a lining material (see FIG. 1). R and 12 L are disposed opposite to each other and have a rectangular shape. The bottom plate 16 can be easily removed from the foldable container 1. When the bottom plate 16 is attached to the foldable container 1, the first side panel 12 is fixed to the foldable container 1 so that the bottom plate 16 does not fall off the foldable container 1 and functions as the bottom surface of the foldable container 1. R and 12 L The receiving device 17 is provided so as to protrude from the lower end of each of the R (17 L ) and two bottom supports 18 R (18 L ) (see FIG. 3(B)). In the foldable container 1 of this embodiment, the receiving device 17R (17 L The bottom receiving portion 18 is made of the same metal as the frame material described later, but is not limited to this and may be made of plastic or the like. R (18 L The number of the bottom receiving portions 18 is not limited to two, but may be one, or may be three or more. R (18 L The bottom receiving portion 18 of this embodiment is in the form of a belt, but is not limited to this and may be in the form of a narrow rope. R (18 L ) is made of PP resin, but is not limited to this and may be made of cloth or paper.

[0012] First Side Panel 12 R (12 L ) and the second side panel 11 have a base skeleton made of a rod-shaped frame material with a diameter of about 3 mm, and the ends of belt-shaped members made of polypropylene (PP) are attached to the frame material. The wall surfaces of the above-mentioned side panels are formed by crossing and joining multiple belt-shaped members with each other (see Figure 1).

[0013] Each second side panel 11 is connected to a first side panel 12 R and 12 L Each second side panel 11 is rotatably attached to the short side of the second side panel 11 (see FIG. 1). FR (11 RR ) and left panel 11 FL (11 RL ) and is composed of (see Figure 1). Right panel 11 FR (11 RR ) and left panel 11 FL (11 RL ) are rotatably connected by connectors 15 to form second side panels 11. Note that, in FIG. 1, two connectors 15 are provided on each second side panel 11, but this is not limited thereto, and three or more connectors may be provided.

[0014] In addition, the first side panel 12 R (12 L Handles 13 and 14 are provided on the first side panel 11 and the second side panel 12, but these are not essential components of the foldable container of this embodiment (FIG. 1). Needless to say, the provision of handles 13 and 14 makes the foldable container easier to carry.

[0015] [Function and action of connectors] Fig. 2(A) is an enlarged view of a connecting portion between a right panel and a left panel formed by dividing a second side panel of a foldable container according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and Fig. 2(B) is a cross-sectional view of a connector. Here, the function of the connector 15 will be described. The connector 15 connects the right panel 11 RR and left panel 11 RL Each inner end frame material 11 RRF and 11 RLF It has the function of connecting them together (see Figure 2(A)).

[0016] The connector 15 is connected to the frame material 11 on one side. RRF or 11 RLF The frame material 11 has a through hole (recess) into which the frame material 11 is inserted (see FIG. 2(B)). RRF (11 RLF ) are almost the same diameter, so that the right panel 11 RR and left panel 11 RL and the right panel 11 RR and left panel 11 RL and can be rotated via a connector 15 (see FIG. 2(A)).

[0017] [How to fold the folding container] Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating a procedure for folding the foldable container according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. Note that in Fig. 3, the handle portion 13 is omitted from the illustration in order to make it easier to understand how the foldable container is folded.

[0018] First, the bottom plate 16 is removed (see Fig. 3(A) and Fig. 3(B)). Then, the right panel 11 connected by the connector 15 is removed. FR (11 RR ) and left panel 11 FL (11 RL ) is positioned on the inside of the first side panel 12. R (12 L ) as the hinge on the right panel 11 FR (11 RR ) and left panel 11 FL (11 RL ) is folded (see FIG. 3(B), FIG. 3(C) and FIG. 3(D)). R (18 L ) gradually bends as the foldable container 1 is folded.

[0019] The final completely folded state is shown in FIG. 3(E). In the case of the foldable container 1 of this embodiment, the second side panel 11 is connected to the right panel 11. RR and left panel 11 RL It consists of two divided panels, the right panel is 11 RR and left panel 11 RL are rotatably connected via a connector, so that when folded, these are folded inside each other, and the folding container 1 in the folded state has a compact size, looks good even after folding, and can achieve the revolutionary effect of being easy to store on a shelf or the like.

[0020] The above-described embodiments are described for the purpose of facilitating understanding of the present invention, and are not described for the purpose of limiting the present invention. Therefore, each element disclosed in the above embodiment is intended to include all design modifications and equivalents that fall within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0021] [Modifications of the foldable container 1 of this embodiment] Fig. 4(A) is a schematic perspective view of a foldable container according to another embodiment, and Fig. 4(B) is an enlarged view of a joint between a right panel and a left panel formed by dividing a second side panel according to the other embodiment. In the foldable container 1 according to the present embodiment described above, the right panel 11 FR (11 RR ) and left panel 11 FL (11 RL However, instead of the connector 15, the knitted material constituting the side surfaces of the right and left panels may be used as the connecting member (see FIG. 4(A)). That is, the frame material 11 constituting the right and left panels RRF (11 RLF Even with a foldable container 1 having a structure in which the right and left panels are connected by wrapping a portion of the knitted material around the foldable container 1, effects similar to those of the foldable container 1 of the above-described embodiment can be achieved. [Explanation of symbols]

[0022] 1. Foldable container 11…Second side panel 11 FR ,11 RR …Right panel 11 FL ,11 RL …Left panel 12 R ,12 L …first side panel 13,14...Handle part 15…Connector 16…Bottom plate

Claims

1. a first rectangular side panel facing each other; a second side panel rotatably attached to a short side of the first side panel; a removable bottom panel having a long side substantially the same length as the long side of the first side panel and a short side substantially the same length as the long side of the second side panel; The second side panel includes a right panel and a left panel that are divided at approximately the center of the long side of the second side panel, and a connector that rotatably connects the right panel and the left panel. Foldable container.

2. A receiving device is provided so as to protrude inward from the lower end of the first side panel. The collapsible container according to claim 1 .

3. At least two bottom supports are provided so as to be continuous from the lower end of one of the second side panels to the lower end of the other of the second side panels. The foldable container according to claim 1 or 2.

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