Multifunctional box and application thereof

Abstract

A multifunctional box and an application thereof. The multifunctional box comprises a box body (2) and a box cover (1) for covering the box body, wherein the box body is detachably connected to the box cover, an end face of the box cover is a panel (11), and a pair of foldable support frames (12) is hinged to the box cover. In an unfolded state, the two support frames support the box cover to serve as a table, and in a folded state, the support frames are folded and stored in the box cover.

Description

Multifunctional box and its application

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority based on the Chinese patent application filed with the State Intellectual Property Office of China on April 2, 2024, with application number: 202420659855.4, and the name of the invention: "A multifunctional box and its application". The content of the Chinese patent application is hereby introduced into the text of this application. Technical Field

[0003] The invention belongs to the field of furniture, and in particular relates to a multifunctional box and application thereof. Background Art

[0004] Integrating folding tables into storage furniture such as packing boxes, trolley cases, or camping boxes can reduce the number of items users need to carry when going out, making it easier for users to place items or work in different scenarios. This is one of the popular research and development directions for luggage products.

[0005] Existing folding tables for suitcases, such as CN220141054U, have folding table functionality integrated into the case, but the various pieces that make up the tabletop are not tightly connected, which places certain restrictions on the items that can be stored in the case. Furthermore, implementing this folding table functionality requires adding multiple tie rods and connectors to the suitcase, resulting in a complex structure, inconvenient installation, and a high weight. While the upper end surface of the case can be used as a tabletop, this limits the removal and storage of items within the case. Therefore, utilizing the upper end surface of the case and facilitating the removal and storage of items within the case is essential. Summary of the Invention

[0006] One of the purposes of the present invention is to overcome the defects of the prior art and provide a multifunctional box.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide an application of the multifunctional box as a camping box, a luggage box or a packing box.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide a table and chair combination.

[0009] The technical solutions of the present invention are as follows:

[0010] A multifunctional box comprises a box body and a box cover which covers the box body. The box body and the box cover are detachably connected. The end face of the box cover is a panel. A pair of foldable support frames are hinged on the box cover. In the open state, the two support frames support the box cover to form a table. In the folded state, the support frames are folded and stored in the box cover.

[0011] In some possible implementations, two hinge points are respectively provided on two opposing sides of the box cover, two limiting protrusions are provided between the two hinge points on the box cover side surfaces, the hinged ends of the support frame form arc-shaped or broken-line limiting portions, and the ends of the limiting portions are hingedly connected to the box cover side surfaces at the hinge points;

[0012] The limiting protrusion contacts the limiting portion when the support frame is opened, thereby limiting the support frame from rotating outward.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the support frame includes two parallel support arms and a connecting arm connecting the two support arms, the two support arms respectively have a hinged end formed at one end, and the connecting arm is connected to the other end opposite to the hinged end.

[0014] In some possible implementations, a hinge point on the same side of each of the two box covers is hinged to a hinge end of the support frame.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the support frame is made of a hard metal tube.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the box includes a pull rod and rollers, the pull rod is fixedly arranged on the rear surface of the box, and the two rollers are hinged to each other at the rear side of the box.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the box further includes a stop bump provided on the lower surface of the box, and the height of the stop bump is the distance between the lowermost edge of the roller and the lower surface of the box.

[0018] In some possible implementations, two opposite outer side walls of the box cover are pivotally connected with buckles, and corresponding positions of the box cover are provided with slots that engage with the buckles.

[0019] The multifunctional box can be used as a camping box, a luggage box or a packing box.

[0020] The present invention provides a multifunctional box with an integrated folding table function. The present invention designs the box lid into a folding table. Compared with existing multifunctional boxes with similar functions, there is no need to assemble multiple table boards, and no connecting structures such as telescopic rods are used in the structure of the folding table. Only a foldable support frame is provided in the box lid. When in use, the support frame only needs to be opened to form a table. The present invention has the advantages of simple structure and easy use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a multifunctional box provided in an embodiment, wherein the pull rod is in a retracted state;

[0022] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of a lid of a multifunctional box provided in an embodiment, wherein the support frame is folded and stored in the lid;

[0023] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the box cover shown in FIG2 being inverted;

[0024] FIG4 is an enlarged view of portion A in FIG3 ;

[0025] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the lid of the multifunctional box provided in an embodiment, with the support frame opened;

[0026] FIG6 is a schematic diagram of the box cover shown in FIG5 being inverted;

[0027] FIG7 is an enlarged view of portion B in FIG6 ;

[0028] FIG8 is a schematic diagram of the multifunctional box provided in the embodiment, wherein the pull rod is in a stretched state;

[0029] FIG9 is a rear view of the multifunctional box shown in FIG8;

[0030] FIG10 is a bottom view of the multifunctional box shown in FIG8;

[0031] FIG11 is an enlarged view of portion C in FIG8 .

[0032] Reference numerals in the figure: 1-box cover; 11-panel; 111-side of the box cover; 112-hinge point; 113-limiting protrusion; 12-support frame; 121-limiting part; 122-support arm; 123-connecting arm; 2-box body; 21-pull rod; 22-roller; 23-stop protrusion; 24-clip. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The technical solution of the present invention is clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the present invention; it is obvious that the embodiment described above is only one implementation method of the present invention, and all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the following embodiments without making any creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may also be an element in the middle. When an element is considered to be "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an element in the middle. In the present invention, the terms "upper", "lower", "bottom", "back", "side", etc. indicate that the orientation or position relationship is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the purpose of simplifying the description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0035] This embodiment provides a multifunctional case with an integrated folding table function, including a case lid 1 and a case body 2 as shown in FIG1 . A buckle 24 is provided on the case body 2, and a corresponding position of the case lid 1 is provided with a slot 13 as shown in FIG2 . As shown in FIG11 , the slot 13 and the buckle 24 engage with each other to achieve the closing of the case body 2 and the case lid 1 . The connection method between the case lid 1 and the case body 2 is not a primary technical feature of the present invention and is provided herein for illustrative purposes only. In other possible implementations, those skilled in the art may use any existing detachable connection method to close the case lid 1 and the case body 2 .

[0036] Figures 2-7 illustrate the structure of the lid 1. Specifically, the end face of the lid 1 is a panel 11, to which a pair of foldable support frames 12 are hingedly connected. A retaining slot 13 is defined on the outer side of the lid. Specifically, referring to Figure 3, two hinge points 112 are provided on each of the two opposing sides 111 of the lid 1. Two limiting bumps 113 are positioned between the two hinge points 112 on the same lid side 111. These hinge points 112 are hingedly connected to the hinged ends of the support frames 12. The limiting bumps 113 are used to limit the rotation angle of the support frames 12, thereby limiting the degree of opening.

[0037] Furthermore, it can be seen from Figures 3, 5 and 6 that in this embodiment, the support frame 12 is roughly U-shaped, and the support frame 12 includes two support arms 122 arranged in parallel, one end of the two support arms 122 is connected by a connecting arm 123, and the other end of the support arm 122 away from the connecting arm 123 is a hinged end, and each support frame 12 includes a hinged end bent to form a limiting portion 121.

[0038] In this embodiment, each support frame 12 has two hinged ends, which are respectively hinged to hinge points 112 on the same side of two lid side surfaces 111. In other possible implementations, the two hinged ends can be respectively hinged to two hinge points 112 on the same lid side surface 11, or can be hinged to hinge points 112 on different sides of the lid side surfaces 111.

[0039] In this embodiment, the support frame 12 is U-shaped. When the support frame 12 is opened, the connecting arm 123 has a larger contact area with the ground, thereby providing better support and greater stability. In addition, compared to the four straight support frames 12, the connecting arm 123 can also limit the relative position of the two support arms 122 connected thereto, further increasing the stability of the support frame 12. According to the above technical concept, in other possible implementations, the support frame 12 can also have two support arms 122 and a connecting arm 123 connecting the support arms 122. These support arms 122 and connecting arms 123 can be arc-shaped, broken-line-shaped, or wavy-shaped. Suboptimally, the connecting arm 123 may not abut the ground when the support frame 12 is opened. In this case, the connecting arm 123 can be connected to the ends of the two support arms 122, or to the middle of the two support arms 122, or to the middle of one support arm 122 and to the end of the other support arm 122.

[0040] The following is an explanation of the coordination between the support frame 12 and the box lid 1. The support frame 12 is bent at its hinged end to form a limiting portion 121, and the end of the limiting portion 121 is movably hinged to the hinge point 112. When the support frame 12 is in a folded state, the structure of the box lid 1 is shown in Figures 2 and 3, and the support frame 12 is completely stored in the box lid 1. As can be seen from Figure 4, at this time, the limiting portion 121 is not in contact with the limiting protrusion 113. Afterwards, the support frame 12 rotates along the hinge point 112 in a direction away from the panel 11 until it reaches the open state shown in Figures 5 and 6, at which point the support frame 12 supports the box lid 1 to form a table. Among them, as shown in Figure 7, the limiting portion 121 abuts against the limiting protrusion 113, preventing the support frame 12 from continuing to rotate outward.

[0041] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the support frame 12 is made of a hard metal tube, which has good supporting capacity and is small in size and light in weight. When the support frame 12 is opened, it can better support the box cover 1. When folded and stored in the box cover 1, it requires less space and has a light weight, making it easy to carry.

[0042] Furthermore, the multifunctional case provided in this embodiment is also a trolley case having rollers 22 and a stop structure (i.e., a stop bump 23). Referring to Figures 8-10, in this embodiment, two rollers 22 are positioned opposite each other on the sides and rear of the case 2. The outer tube of a pull rod 21 is fixedly mounted on the rear surface of the case 2, with the pull rod 21 positioned between the two rollers 22. A stop bump 23 is positioned on the lower surface of the case 2, away from the pull rod 21 and rollers 22. The height of the stop bump 23 is equivalent to the distance between the lowest edge of the rollers 22 and the lower surface of the case 2. To move the multifunctional case, simply pull the pull rod 21 to tilt the case 2 backward, and the stop bump 23 will lift off the ground. To stop the case 2 from moving, simply lay the case 2 flat, at which point the stop bump 23 will contact the ground, preventing unintended movement of the rollers 22.

[0043] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms used in this specification are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the invention. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0044] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0045] The above-described embodiments merely illustrate several implementations of the present invention, and while their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to make numerous variations and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present invention, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the patent for this invention shall be determined by the appended claims. Industrial Applicability

[0046] The present invention discloses a multifunctional box and its application. The multifunctional box includes a box body and a box lid that covers the box body. The box body and the box lid are detachably connected. The end surface of the box lid is a panel. A pair of foldable support frames are hingedly connected to the box lid. In the open position, the two support frames support the box lid to form a table. In the folded position, the support frames fold and retract within the box lid. Compared with existing multifunctional boxes with similar functions, the multifunctional box does not require the assembly of multiple table panels, nor does it use connecting structures such as telescopic rods in the structure of folding tables. Only the foldable support frames are provided within the box lid. When in use, the support frames only need to be unfolded. This has the advantages of simple structure, ease of use, and industrial applicability.

Claims

1. A multifunctional box, comprising a box body and a box cover that covers the box body, wherein the box body and the box cover are detachably connected, characterized in that: The end surface of the box cover is a panel, and a pair of foldable support frames are hinged on the box cover. In the open state, the two support frames support the box cover to form a table. In the folded state, the support frames are folded and stored in the box cover.

2. The multifunctional box according to claim 1, wherein: Two hinge points are respectively provided on two opposite sides of the box cover, and two limiting protrusions are provided between the two hinge points on the side of the box cover. The hinge end of the support frame forms an arc-shaped or broken-line limiting portion, and the end of the limiting portion is hinged to the side of the box cover at the hinge point; The limiting protrusion abuts against the limiting portion when the support frame is opened, thereby limiting the support frame from rotating outward.

3. The multifunctional box according to claim 2, wherein: The support frame includes two parallel support arms and a connecting arm connecting the two support arms. The two support arms are respectively formed with the hinge end at one end, and the connecting arm is connected to the other end opposite to the hinge end.

4. The multifunctional box according to claim 3, wherein: Each hinge point on the same side of the two box cover sides is hinged to one hinge end of the support frame respectively.

5. The multifunctional box according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The support frame is made of a hard metal tube.

6. The multifunctional box according to claim 1, wherein: The box body comprises a pull rod and rollers. The pull rod is fixedly arranged on the rear surface of the box body, and the two rollers are hinged to the rear side of the box body relative to each other.

7. The multifunctional box according to claim 6, wherein: The box body further comprises a stop protrusion arranged on the lower surface of the box body, and the height of the stop protrusion is the distance between the lowermost edge of the roller and the lower surface of the box body.

8. The multifunctional box according to claim 1, wherein: Two opposite outer side walls of the box cover are pivotally connected with buckles, and corresponding positions of the box cover are provided with clamping grooves that cooperate with the buckles.

9. Use of the multifunctional box according to any one of claims 1 to 8 as a camping box, a luggage box or a packing box.

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