Receptacle

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 Art

[0002] Conventionally, synthetic resin containers for storing various objects have been known. For example, the container disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a lid and a container. The container stores the contents inside, and the lid can be closed for carrying. However, since the containers cannot be stacked and connected, carrying is inconvenient.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present invention provides a container that can be stacked and connected for easy carrying.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the container according to claim 1 of the present invention is a synthetic resin container including a lid and a container, wherein the container is configured to be stackable, and a connecting portion is rotatably provided on the top surface of the lid, and the container is provided with an engaged portion that can be engaged and connected with the connecting portion of the lid of the container.

[0006] According to the above features, by engaging the connecting portion with the engaged portion, the stacked containers can be connected and fixed, and can be easily carried.

[0007] Furthermore, the container according to claim 2 of the present invention is characterized in that the connecting portion can be accommodated in the accommodating 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.

[0008] According to the above characteristics, when stacking and fixing the containers, the connecting portion can be rotated so as to rise and used. On the other hand, when the connecting portion is not used, it can be accommodated in the accommodating portion on the top surface and will not get in the way.

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

[0010] According to the above characteristics, 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 body, ribs are provided on the gripping portion of the handle, and the tips of the ribs are curved.

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

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

[0014] According to the above characteristics, it is less likely to cause hand pain even when a person grips the gripping portion.

Advantages of the Invention

[0015] According to the container of the present invention, it can be stacked, connected, and carried.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0017] 100 Lid 130 Top surface 200 Container 400 Connecting part 500 Engaged part 800 Container

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

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

[0019] First, FIGS. 1 and 2 show the container 800 of the present invention. Note that FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of the container 800, FIG. 2(a) is a plan view of the container 800, FIG. 2(b) is a right side view of the container 800, and FIG. 2(c) is a left side view of the container 800. In FIG. 2, the handle and the connecting part on the right side are removed and shown.

[0020] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the container 800 has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape entirely 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, and can rotate around the hinge 110 to open and close the container 200. Then, with an arbitrary content accommodated inside the container 200, the lid 100 is closed, and the lid 100 is fixed by a buckle 120 on the front side 102 so that the lid 100 cannot be opened. In this state, if the handle 300 is lifted and held by hand, the container 800 can be carried.

[0021] Further, the lid 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 will be described later, 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 it can be used for positioning during stacking. Note that the accommodating portion 140 in which the handle 300 described later is accommodated has no convex portion 131 and is open, so it is easy to lift the handle 300. Also, a convex portion 131 may be provided outside the accommodating portion 140. A concave portion 132 is provided in a part of the convex portion 131, and a belt or the like used for carrying the container 800 can be hung without slipping.

[0022] Also, a accommodating portion 140 recessed downward from the top surface 130 is provided on the top surface 130 of the lid 100. The accommodating portion 140 is configured to have a size capable of accommodating the handle 300, and a bearing portion 141 for rotatably fixing the handle 300 is provided.

[0023] On the front side 102, which is the long side of the lid 100, a buckle 120 for fixing the lid 100 so that it does not open is arranged. On the other hand, on the side sides 103, which are the short sides on both sides of the front side 102, a connecting part 400 is arranged. As will be described later, when the stacked containers 800 are connected and fixed by the connecting part 400 and the containers 800 are carried, a load is applied to the connecting part 400 due to the weight of the lower container 800. On the other hand, a load is applied to the buckle 120 due to the weight of the container 200 of the lower container 800. Therefore, by dispersing the position of the connecting part 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 does not concentrate on a part of the lid 100, preventing damage to the lid 100 or the lid 100 from accidentally opening. Although the connecting part 400 is arranged on the side sides 103 on both sides of the front side 102, it is not limited to this, and the connecting part 400 may be arranged on the front side 102 side.

[0024] Also, on the top surface 130 of the lid 100, a receiving part 150 that is recessed downward from the top surface 130 is provided. The receiving part 150 is configured to have a size capable of receiving the connecting part 400, and a shaft part 151 for rotatably fixing the connecting part 400 is provided. Further, on the flat bottom surface 152 of the receiving part 150, a convex part 153 that protrudes upward from the bottom surface 152 is provided, and the convex part 153 is configured to be insertable into the insertion hole 430 of the connecting part 400. As will be described later, when the containers 800 are stacked and the connecting part 400 of the lower container 800 is rotated upward and engaged with the engaged part 500, the convex part 153 is easy to connect vertically in order to prevent the position of the stacked upper container 800 from shifting. In addition, a concave part 154 is provided at the edge of the receiving part 150, and by putting a finger into the concave part 154, it becomes easier to pull up the connecting part 400 accommodated in the receiving part 150 upward.

[0025] Further, a buckle 120 for fixing the lid 100 is rotatably attached to the front wall 202 on the long side of the container 200. On the side walls 203 on the short sides on both sides of the front wall 202, an engaged portion 500 for engaging the connecting portion 400 is provided. The engaged portion 500 is provided in a recess 204 recessed inward from the side wall 203. At the upper end portion 510 of the engaged portion 500, a locking hole 520 recessed downward is formed. Note that a horizontal mold parting line is provided in accordance with the upper end portion 510 of the engaged portion 500, and since the upper side is a horizontal slide and the lower side is a downward mold, a relatively simple mold structure can be achieved. Also, the lower side of the recess 204 is open, and the lower side of the locking hole 520 is also open. Since both are open downward, a simple structure of the molding die can be achieved. 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 connecting portion 400. Note that FIG. 3(a) is a perspective view of the back side of the connecting portion 400, FIG. 3(b) is a side view of the connecting portion 400, and FIG. 3(c) is a perspective view of the front side of the connecting portion 400.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 3, the connecting portion 400 is a plate-like member made of synthetic resin, metal, or the like, and includes a thin-walled portion 410 and a thick-walled portion 420 that is thicker than the thin-walled portion 410. The thick-walled portion 420 is provided with a shaft hole 421 that is connected to the shaft portion 151 of the accommodating portion 150 of the lid body 100. By connecting and fixing the shaft portion 151 of the lid body 100 to the shaft hole 421 of the connecting portion 400, the connecting portion 400 can rotate about the shaft portion 151. Then, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in a state where the connected connecting portion 400 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 150, the thin-walled portion 410 is flush with the top surface 130, and the thick-walled portion 420 is also flush with the convex portion 131 of the top surface 130. Therefore, in the stacked state of the container 800, it is possible to further prevent collapse. Further, the thick-walled portion 420 may be recessed or protrude from the convex portion 131 of the top surface 130. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and in a state where 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 the thin-walled portion 410 may be recessed slightly downward from the top surface 130. Note that the thin-walled portion 410 is provided with a sink mark prevention recess 411 (sink mark). Further, the thick-walled portion 420 may also be provided with a sink mark prevention recess (sink mark).

[0028] Further, an insertion hole 430 penetrating from the front side to the back side is provided around the center of the connecting portion 400. As will be described later, a belt can be inserted through this insertion hole 430. Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in a state where the connecting portion 400 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 150, the convex portion 153 of the accommodating portion 150 is inserted into the insertion hole 430 of the connecting portion 400. Since the insertion hole 430 is a horizontal hole, the inserted belt is less likely to shift. Further, since the resin width above the insertion hole 430 is thicker than the vertical width of the horizontal hole insertion hole 430, breakage around the insertion hole 430 is prevented. In particular, it is preferable that the vertical width of the horizontal hole insertion hole 430 is equal to or within three times the wall thickness of the outer periphery of the horizontal hole.

[0029] Further, an engaging portion 440 is provided so as to protrude from the back surface side of the connecting portion 400. This engaging portion 440 is configured to be engageable with the upper end portion 510 of the engaged portion 500 of the container 200. Further, a locking claw 441 protruding downward is provided at the tip of the engaging portion 440. This locking claw 441 locks into the locking hole 520 of the engaged portion 500 of the container 200, and the connecting portion 400 can be strongly engaged and connected by 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. Therefore, the belt passed through the insertion hole 430 is centered, and the balance is good when the container 800 is lifted. Further, the width of the connecting portion 400 is preferably at least half of the short side of the container 800, more preferably at least 2 / 3. Further, the connecting portion 400 is configured to be rotatable 180°. Therefore, when stacking, by rotating the connecting portion 400 180° and arranging it outside, it is less likely to interfere with the stacking.

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

[0031] As shown in FIG. 4, the handle 300 is a substantially U-shaped member made of synthetic resin, metal, etc., 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. A shaft portion 321 is provided at the tip of the arm portion 320. By connecting and fixing the shaft portion 321 to the bearing portion 141 (see FIG. 2) of the accommodating portion 140 of the lid body 100, the handle 300 can rotate about the bearing portion 141. And as shown in FIG. 1, in the state where the connected and fixed handle 300 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 140, the gripping portion 310 and the arm portion 320 of the handle 300 are flush with the top surface 130. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and in the state where the handle 300 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 140, the handle 300 may protrude slightly above the top surface 130, or the handle 300 may be slightly recessed below the top surface 130.

[0032] In addition, the gripping portion 310 is provided with ribs 330, and the gripping portion 310 is reinforced by the ribs 330. Specifically, the ribs 330 are erected at right angles to the flat bottom portion 311 of the gripping portion 310, and include a lower end rib 331, a central rib 332, and an upper end rib 333. Also, the ribs 330 are provided on both the front side and the back side of the bottom portion 311. When the handle 300 is injection-molded with a synthetic resin or the like, since the ribs 330 are provided at right angles to the bottom portion 311, the mold can be removed vertically from the front side and the back side. Also, even when a person directly grips the gripping portion 310 without using the cover member 350 described later, the tip 334 of the rib 330 is curved, making it easier for a person to grip the gripping portion 310. Further, as shown in FIG. 4(b), the entire lower side 312 of the gripping portion 310 is also curved in plan view, making it easier to grip the gripping portion 310. Also, the upper end 313 of the gripping portion 310 is planar, making it easier for a person to grip the gripping portion 310. Note that the ribs 330 are not limited to the shape shown in FIG. 4, and any shape may be used as long as the gripping portion 310 can be reinforced. Note that, since the thickness of the portion pushed by the ejector pin when the cover member 350 is demolded is increased, a recess 319 is provided in the gripping portion 310 so that the thickened portion does not interfere.

[0033] Also, the handle 300 includes a cover member 350. The cover member 350 is a substantially U-shaped member made of a synthetic resin, metal, or the like, and is configured to be able to cover the gripping portion 310. Specifically, the cover member 350 includes a flat surface portion 351, a back surface portion 352, and a lower surface portion 353 that connects the opposing surface portion 351 and back surface portion 352. Fixed claws 354 that protrude inward are provided on the surface portion 351 and the back surface portion 352. Also, the upper side on the opposite side of the lower surface portion 353 is an opening 355. Note that the cover member 350 may be made of any material, but it is preferably made of the same material as the gripping portion 310.

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

[0035] Also, as shown in FIG. 5(b), since 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, when a person grips the cover member 350, the cover member 350 is difficult to deform and easy to grip. Also, since the lower surface portion 353 is curved in the same way as the tip 334 of the rib 330, it is easier for a person to grip the cover member 350. Further, since the inner surface of the lower surface portion 353 is in contact with the tip 334 of the rib 330, when a person grips the cover member 350, the cover member 350 is difficult to deform and 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 plan view, so it is easier to grip the cover member 350. Also, since the cover member 350 having a substantially U-shaped cross section is attached by fitting it from below the gripping portion 310, even if a person grips the cover member 350 and applies force, the cover member 350 is difficult to come off from the gripping portion 310. Note that the cover member 350 is optionally attached, and the handle 300 may not include the cover member 350.

[0036] Next, FIGS. 6 to 8 show a mode of connecting the stacked containers 800. Note that FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the container 800 before stacking, FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the state in which the stacked containers 800 are connected, and FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B - B shown in FIG. 7.

[0037] As shown in Fig. 6, when stacking the containers 800, the connecting part 400 of the lower container 800 is rotated so as to rise upward from the top surface 130. Note that the connecting part 400 is rotated to the outside of the engaged part 500 so as not to interfere with the engaged part 500. In this state, the upper container 800 is placed on the top surface 130 of the lower container 800. Then, as shown in Figs. 7 and 8, the connecting part 400 of the lower container 800 is rotated toward the engaged part 500 of the upper container 800, and the connecting part 400 is engaged with the engaged part 500. Then, the upper container 800 and the lower container 800 are connected. And if the handle 300 of the upper container 800 is lifted and grasped, the stacked containers 800 can be easily carried. Also, when the containers 800 are not connected, the connecting part 400 can be accommodated in the accommodating part 150, so it does not get in the way. Note that the connecting part 400 of the upper container 800 may be lifted, and a belt 900 or the like may be inserted through the insertion hole 430 of the connecting part 400. The container 800 can be carried by the belt 900, which is highly convenient.

[0038] Also, as shown in Fig. 8, since the locking claw 441 of the connecting part 400 is engaged with the locking hole 520 of the engaged part 500, the connection between the connecting part 400 and the engaged part 500 is stronger. Also, since the engaged part 500 is provided in the concave part 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, in the connected state, since the connecting part 400 does not protrude from the side surface of the container 800, it leads to preventing damage to the connecting part 400 and the like. Also, when releasing the connected state, since there is a space for inserting a finger into the concave part 204 above the connecting part 400 in the connected state, the connection can be easily released by inserting a finger into that space and rotating the connecting part 400 outward. Note that the container 800 of the present invention is in the form of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box provided with the lid 100 and the container 200, but is not limited thereto, and any form such as a bucket or a container may be used as long as it is provided with a lid and a container and can accommodate any object to be accommodated. Also, legs may be provided on the bottom surface of the container 800.

[0039] Note that the container of the invention of the present application is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and combinations are possible within the scope described in 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 container made of synthetic resin, comprising a lid and a container, wherein the containers are configured to be stackable, a connecting portion is rotatably provided on the top surface of the lid, the container is provided with an engaged portion that can be engaged and connected with the connecting portion of the lid of the container, the connecting portion is provided with an insertion hole through which a belt can be inserted, a convex portion configured to be insertable into the insertion hole of the connecting portion is provided on the top surface of the lid, the engaging portion of the connecting portion includes a locking claw that can be locked in a locking hole of the engaged portion, the locking claw of the connecting portion protrudes downward from the engaging portion, and the locking hole of the engaged portion opens upward, the engaging portion of the connecting portion locks from the side to the upper end side of the locking hole of the engaged portion, and the locking claw of the connecting portion is inserted and locked into the locking hole of the engaged portion from above, the connecting portion can be accommodated in a housing portion provided on the top surface of the lid, and can be rotated so as to rise upward from the top surface and connected to the engaged portion, a convex portion protruding upward from the top surface is provided on the outer periphery of the top surface of the lid, in a state where the connecting portion is accommodated in the housing portion, a part of the connecting portion protrudes above the top surface of the lid and is arranged side by side with the convex portion, a concave portion is provided at the edge of the housing portion, a concave portion is provided in a part of the convex portion, when the containers are stacked, the legs of the upper container are arranged inside the convex portion on the top surface of the lower container, a concave portion is provided in the connecting portion, the engaged portion is open at the upper and lower sides, the connecting portion includes a thin-walled portion and a thick-walled portion thicker than the thin-walled portion, in a state where the connecting portion is accommodated in the housing portion, the thick-walled portion of the connecting portion protrudes above the top surface of the lid and is arranged side by side with the convex portion, when the containers are stacked, in a state where the connecting portion is connected to the engaged portion, a space for inserting a finger is provided in the concave portion above the connecting portion. A container characterized by the above.

2. A container made of synthetic resin, comprising a lid and a container, wherein the containers are configured to be stackable, a connecting portion is rotatably provided on the top surface of the lid, the container is provided with an engaged portion that can be engaged and connected with the connecting portion of the lid of the container, the connecting portion is provided with an insertion hole through which a belt can be inserted, a handle is provided on the top surface of the lid, ribs are provided on the gripping portion of the handle, the tips of the ribs are curved. The connecting portion can be accommodated in a receiving portion provided on the top surface of the lid body, and can be rotated so as to rise upward from the top surface and can be connected to the engaged portion. A convex portion protruding upward from the top surface is provided on the outer periphery of the top surface of the lid body. In a state where the connecting portion is accommodated in the receiving portion, a part of the connecting portion protrudes upward from the top surface of the lid body and is arranged side by side with the convex portion. A concave portion is provided at the edge of the receiving portion. A concave portion is provided in a part of the convex portion. When the containers are stacked, the legs of the upper container are arranged inside the convex portions on the top surface of the lower container. A concave portion is provided in the connecting portion. The engaged portion has openings at the upper and lower sides. The connecting portion includes a thin-walled portion and a thick-walled portion thicker than the thin-walled portion. In a state where the connecting portion is accommodated in the receiving portion, the thick-walled portion of the connecting portion protrudes upward from the top surface of the lid body and is arranged side by side with the convex portion. When the containers are stacked, in a state where the connecting portion is connected to the engaged portion. The container is characterized in that there is a space for inserting a finger in the concave portion above the connecting portion.

3. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that a part of the wall thickness of the outer periphery of the insertion hole is thickened.

4. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that the handle includes a cover member covering the gripping portion.

5. A handle and a receiving portion for receiving the handle are provided on the top surface of the lid body. The container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that in a state where the handle is received in the receiving portion, the handle is flush with the top surface of the lid body or lower than the top surface of the lid body.

6. A convex portion protruding upward from the top surface is provided on the outer periphery of the top surface of the lid body. A handle and a receiving portion for receiving the handle are provided on the top surface of the lid body. The container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the convex portion is not provided in the receiving portion for receiving the handle.

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