A foldable storage box includes a box body which includes a bottom support portion, a plurality of first side enclosure portions each including a first enclosure cloth and a rigid first side support plate detachably coupled to the first enclosure cloth, and a plurality of second side enclosure portions, wherein the first side enclosure portions and the second side enclosure portions are mounted to the bottom support portion and are capable of being moved between a folded state in which the first side enclosure portions and the second side enclosure portions are collapsed and folded on the bottom support portion and an unfolded state in which the bottom support portion, the first side enclosure portions and the second side enclosure portions define a storage cavity with an access opening.
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. A foldable storage box, comprising a box body which comprises:
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein two of said first side enclosure portions are provided and opposite to each other, two of said second side enclosure portions are provided and opposite to each other, wherein each of said two first side enclosure portions is provided between said two second side enclosure portions, wherein each of said two second side enclosure portions is provided between said two first side enclosure portions.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein in said folded state, said first side support plates are folded to overlap on said bottom support portion, said first enclosure cloths are then folded to overlap on said first side support plates, and said second side enclosure portions are folded to overlap on said first enclosure cloths.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein said bottom of said first enclosure cloth is connected to said bottom support portion while said bottom of said first side support plate is pivotally connected to said bottom support portion.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein said first side support plate comprises a first rigid panel and an enclosing cloth, wherein said first rigid panel is disposed in said enclosing cloth, wherein said enclosing cloth is coupled to said bottom support portion to enable said first rigid panel being folded among said folded state, said first unfolded state, and said second unfolded state.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein each of said two second side enclosure portions comprises a second rigid panel and a second enclosure cloth, wherein said second rigid panel is disposed in said second enclosure cloth, wherein in said second unfolding mode, said two second side enclosure portions are rigid to keep said first enclosure cloths and said second side enclosure portions in an upright posture, wherein said second enclosure cloths are connected to said first enclosure cloths.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein said first enclosure cloth comprises a first body layer and an attaching layer connected to a top of said first body layer and is positioned at an inner side of the first body layer, wherein said upper end of said first side support plate is detachably retained between said attaching layer and said first body layer when said first side support plate is detachably connected to said first enclosure cloth.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein each first side enclosure portion comprises a detachable coupling means which comprises a first coupling element provided on said first side support plate and a second coupling element provided on said attaching layer, said first coupling element is detachably coupled with said second coupling element to allow each first enclosure cloth to detachably couple with said corresponding first side support plate, such that via said detachable coupling means, said first side support plate is enabled to move between said first unfolded position and said second unfolded position.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein said first side support plate comprises a first rigid panel and an enclosing cloth, wherein said first rigid panel is disposed in said enclosing cloth, wherein said first coupling element is provided at an inner side of said enclosing cloth, said second coupling element is provided between said attaching layer and said first body layer, wherein in said second unfolded mode, said first coupling element is positioned between said enclosing cloth and said bottom support portion when said first side support plate is folded on said bottom support portion.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein each of said two second side enclosure portions comprises a second rigid panel and a second enclosure cloth, wherein said second enclosure cloth comprises two second body layers, wherein said second rigid panel is disposed in said second enclosure cloth between said two second body layers, wherein said bottom of said second enclosure cloth is connected to said bottom support portion.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein said bottom support portion comprises a bottom support panel and a bottom cloth, wherein said bottom support panel is disposed in said bottom cloth, wherein said bottom cloth is connected to said enclosing cloth and said first enclosure cloth.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein said plurality of first side enclosure portions comprise four first side enclosure portions, said plurality of second side enclosure portions comprise two second side enclosure portions which are opposite to each other, wherein said four first side enclosure portions form two integral first side enclosure portions each comprising two said first side enclosure portion which are connected to each other, wherein each of said two integral first side enclosure portions is provided between said two second side enclosure portions, wherein each of said two second side enclosure portions is provided between said two integral first side enclosure portions, wherein said box body further comprises two said bottom support portions and a partition portion disposed in said box body to form two box units each having said nondeformable storage cavity in said first unfolded state and said deformable storage cavity in said second unfolded state.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein in said folded state, said first side support plates are folded to overlap on said bottom support portions, said first enclosure cloths are then folded to overlap on said first side support plates, and said second side enclosure portions are folded to overlap on said first enclosure cloths, wherein said bottom support portions are folded to overlap with each other, such that said first side enclosure portions and said second side enclosure portions are sandwiched between said bottom support portions.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein said bottom of said first enclosure cloth is connected to said bottom support portion while said bottom of said first side support plate is pivotally connected to said bottom support portion.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein said first side support plate comprises a first rigid panel and an enclosing cloth, wherein said first rigid panel is disposed in said enclosing cloth, wherein said enclosing cloth is coupled to said bottom support portion to enable said first rigid panel being folded among said folded state, said first unfolded state, and said second unfolded state.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein each of said two second side enclosure portions comprises a second rigid panel and a second enclosure cloth, wherein said second rigid panel is disposed in said second enclosure cloth, wherein in said second unfolded mode, said two second side enclosure portions are rigid to keep said first enclosure cloths and said second side enclosure portions in an upright posture, wherein said second enclosure cloths are connected to said first enclosure cloths.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein said first enclosure cloth comprises a first body layer and an attaching layer connected to a top of said first body layer and is positioned at an inner side of the first body layer, wherein said upper end of said first side support plate is detachably retained between said attaching layer and said first body layer when said first side support plate is detachably connected to said first enclosure cloth.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein each first side enclosure portion comprises a detachable coupling means which comprises a first coupling element provided on said first side support plate and a second coupling element provided on said attaching layer, said first coupling element is detachably coupled with said second coupling element to allow each first enclosure cloth to detachably couple with said corresponding first side support plate, such that via said detachable coupling means, said first side support plate is enabled to move between said first unfolded position and said second unfolded position.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein said first side support plate comprises a first rigid panel and an enclosing cloth, wherein said first rigid panel is disposed in said enclosing cloth, wherein said first coupling element is provided at an inner side of said enclosing cloth, said second coupling element is provided between said attaching layer and said first body layer, wherein in said second unfolded mode, said first coupling element is positioned between said enclosing cloth and said bottom support portion when said first side support plate is folded on said bottom support portion.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein each of said two second side enclosure portions comprises a second rigid panel and a second enclosure cloth, wherein said second enclosure cloth comprises two second body layers, wherein said second rigid panel is disposed in said second enclosure between said two second body layers, wherein said bottom of said second enclosure cloth is connected to said bottom support portion.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein said two bottom support portions are connected to form an integral bottom support portion, wherein each of said two bottom support portions comprises a bottom support panel and a bottom cloth, wherein said bottom support panel is disposed in said bottom cloth, wherein said bottom cloth is connected to said enclosing cloth and said first enclosure cloth.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein said partition portion comprises a partition cloth and a partition rigid panel which is detachably disposed in said partition cloth.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein said partition portion comprises a bottom edge which is spaced apart from said integral bottom support portion while a top edge which is positioned at said access opening.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein said box body further comprises a top wrapping layer which is wrapped on tops of said first side enclosure portions and said second side enclosure portions, wherein said attaching layer comprise an upper end portion and a lower end portion, wherein said top wrapping layer is wrapped and connected on said upper end portion of said attaching layer, wherein said second coupling element is attached to said lower end portion of said attaching layer at a position between said attaching layer and said first body layer, wherein said access opening is defined around said top wrapping layer.
. The foldable storage box, as recited in, wherein said box body further comprises a top wrapping layer which is wrapped on tops of said first side enclosure portions and said second side enclosure portions, wherein said attaching layer comprise an upper end portion and a lower end portion, wherein said top wrapping layer is wrapped and connected on said upper end portion of said attaching layer, wherein said second coupling element is attached to said lower end portion of said attaching layer at a position between said attaching layer and said first body layer, wherein said access opening is defined around said top wrapping layer.
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This application is a Continuation-In-Part application that claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 120 to a non-provisional application, application Ser. No. 18/630,781, filed on Apr. 9, 2024, which is a non-provisional application that claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 to a China application number CN202322330969.2, filed on Aug. 29, 2023, wherein the entire content of which is expressly incorporated herein by reference.
The present invention relates to relates to technical field of household goods, especially relates to a foldable storage box.
A storage box is an indispensable household item. In order to save occupied space, many kinds of existing storage boxes can realize the effect of folding; however, for an existing general foldable storage box, a support plate thereof is a separate plate. In the need to support the storage box, the support plate is placed on both sides of a box body to support sidewalls of the storage box stand up. In the need to fold the storage box, the support plate is required to be taken out to fold the sidewalls of the storage box.
Although the box body can be folded and unfolded, the movable support plate is easy to shake when used and is not convenient for packaging and transportation because it exists independently.
In order to solve the above problems, the present disclosure provides a foldable storage box. By fixing a bottom support portion of the box body with side enclosure portions, no shaking occurs, and it is convenient for packaging and transportation.
Based on above, the present disclosure provides a foldable storage box, including a box body; wherein the box body is arranged with a bottom support portion and a plurality of side enclosure portions; a bottom of each of the plurality of side enclosure portions is fixed to a corresponding side edge of the bottom support portion; the plurality of side enclosure portions are rotatable with respect to the bottom support portion, to move close to the bottom support portion for folding the box body or to move away from the bottom support portion for opening the box body.
In some embodiments, the plurality of side enclosure portions include two opposing first side enclosure portions and two opposing second side enclosure portions; a length of each of the two opposing first side enclosure portions is greater than a length of each of the two opposing second side enclosure portions.
In some embodiments, each of the two opposing first side enclosure portions is arranged with a first side support plate and a first enclosure cloth disposed on an outer side of the first side support plate; the first enclosure cloth is arranged with a first splice portion, and the first side support plate is arranged with a second splice portion mated to the first splice portion.
In some embodiments, the first splice portion and the second splice portion are male and female Velcro, male and female snap fasteners, or male and female zipper tapes.
In some embodiments, each of the two opposing second side enclosure portions is arranged with a second side support plate and a second enclosure cloth wrapped around the second side support plate; the second enclosure cloth is connected to the first enclosure cloth.
In some embodiments, a pulling strap is arranged on a side of the second enclosure cloth facing an interior of the box body.
In some embodiments, the bottom support section is arranged with a bottom support plate and a bottom cloth wrapped around the bottom support plate, and a lower edge of the first enclosure cloth and a lower edge of the second enclosure cloth are both connected to the bottom cloth.
In some embodiments, the lower edge of the first enclosure cloth and the lower edge of the second enclosure cloth are connected to the bottom cloth by lathe stitching.
The present disclosure provides a foldable storage box including a box body. The box body is arranged with a bottom support portion and multiple side enclosure portions; each adjacent two of the multiple side enclosure portions are disconnected; a bottom of each of the multiple side enclosure portions is fixed to a corresponding side edge of the bottom support portion; the multiple side enclosure portions are rotatable with respect to the bottom support portion, to move close to the bottom support portion for folding the box body or to move away from the bottom support portion for opening the box body. In this way, by fixing the bottom support portion of the box body with the side enclosure portions, no shaking occurs, and it is convenient for packaging and transportation.
The present invention further provides a foldable storage box, comprising a box body which comprises:
According to an embodiment, the plurality of first side enclosure portions comprise two first side enclosure portions which are opposite to each other, the plurality of second side enclosure portions comprise two second side enclosure portions which are opposite to each other, wherein each of the two first side enclosure portions is provided between the two second side enclosure portions, wherein each of the two second side enclosure portions is provided between the two first side enclosure portions.
According to an embodiment, the plurality of first side enclosure portions comprise four first side enclosure portions, the plurality of second side enclosure portions comprise two second side enclosure portions which are opposite to each other, wherein the four first side enclosure portions form two integral first side enclosure portions each comprising two the first side enclosure portion which are connected to each other, wherein each of the two integral first side enclosure portions is provided between the two second side enclosure portions, wherein each of the two second side enclosure portions is provided between the two integral first side enclosure portions, wherein the box body further comprises two the bottom support portions and a partition portion disposed in the box body to form two box units each having the storage cavity in the unfolded state
According to an embodiment, a folding of the first enclosure cloth is independent from the first side support plate to allow the box body to have a first unfolding mode and a second unfolding mode, wherein in the first unfolding mode, the first side support plate is detachably connected to the first enclosure cloth to unfold both of the first side enclosure portions and the second side enclosure portions to define the storage cavity, wherein in the second unfolding mode, the first side support plates are respectively detached from the first enclosure cloths and folded on the bottom support portion while the first enclosure cloths and the second side enclosure portions are unfolded to define the storage cavity.
According to an embodiment, a bottom of the first enclosure cloth is connected to the bottom support portion while a bottom of the first side support plate is pivotally connected to the bottom support portion, an upper end of the first side support plate is detachably connected to the first enclosure cloth, when the upper end of the first side support plate is detached from the first enclosure cloth, the first side support plate is separated from the first enclosure cloth to fall towards the bottom support portion.
According to an embodiment, the first side support plate comprises a first rigid panel and an enclosing cloth, wherein the first rigid panel is disposed in the enclosing cloth.
According to an embodiment, each of the two second side enclosure portions comprises a second rigid panel and a second enclosure cloth, wherein the second rigid panel is disposed in the second enclosure, wherein in the second unfolding mode, the two second side enclosure portions are rigid to keep the first enclosure cloths and the second side enclosure portions in an upright posture.
According to an embodiment, the first enclosure cloth comprises a first body layer and an attaching layer integrally connected to a top of the first body layer and is positioned at an inner side of the first body layer, wherein the upper end of first side support plate is detachably retained between the attaching layer and the first body layer when the first side support plate is detachably connected to the first enclosure cloth.
According to an embodiment, each first side enclosure portion comprises a detachable coupling means which comprises a first coupling element provided on the first side support plate and a second coupling element provided on the attaching layer, the first coupling element is detachably coupled with the second coupling element to allow each first enclosure cloth to detachably couple with the corresponding first side support plate.
According to an embodiment, the first side support plate comprises a first rigid panel and an enclosing cloth, wherein the first rigid panel is disposed in the enclosing cloth, wherein the first coupling element is provided at an inner side of the enclosing cloth, the second coupling element is provided between the attaching layer and the first body layer, wherein in the second unfolding mode, the first coupling element is positioned between the enclosing cloth and the bottom support portion when the first side support plate is folded on the bottom support portion.
According to an embodiment, each of the two second side enclosure portions comprises a second rigid panel and a second enclosure cloth, wherein the second enclosure cloth comprises two second body layers, wherein the second rigid panel is disposed in the second enclosure between the two second body layers, wherein a bottom of the second enclosure cloth is connected to the bottom support portion.
According to an embodiment, the bottom support portion comprises a bottom support panel and a bottom cloth, wherein the bottom support panel is disposed in the bottom cloth.
According to an embodiment, the partition portion comprises a partition cloth and a partition rigid panel which is detachably disposed in the partition cloth.
According to an embodiment, the partition portion comprises a bottom edge which is spaced apart from the integral bottom support portion.
According to an embodiment, the box body further comprises a top wrapping layer which is wrapped on tops of the first side enclosure portions and the second side enclosure portions, wherein the attaching layer comprise an upper end portion and a lower end portion, wherein the top wrapping layer is wrapped and connected on the upper end portion of the attaching layer, wherein the second coupling element is attached to the lower end portion of the attaching layer at a position between the attaching layer and the first body layer.
Still further objects and advantages will become apparent from a consideration of the ensuing description and drawings.
These and other objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, the accompanying drawings, and the appended claims.
The following description is disclosed to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the present invention. Preferred embodiments are provided in the following description only as examples and modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The general principles defined in the following description would be applied to other embodiments, alternatives, modifications, equivalents, and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
Referring to, the present disclosure discloses a foldable storage box including a box body, where the box bodyis arranged with a bottom support portionand multiple side enclosure portions.
A bottom of each of the multiple side enclosure portionsis fixed to a corresponding side edge of the bottom support portion; the multiple side enclosure portionsare rotatable with respect to the bottom support portion, to move close to the bottom support portionfor folding the box bodyor to move away from the bottom support portionfor opening the box body.
In some embodiments, the multiple side enclosure portionsinclude two opposing first side enclosure portionsand two opposing second side enclosure portions; a length of each first side enclosure portionis greater than a length of each second side enclosure portion, and the box bodyis rectangular in shape. In other embodiments, the length of each first side enclosure portionis equal to the length of each second side enclosure portion, and the box bodyis square in shape.
Each first side enclosure portionis arranged with a first side support plateand a first enclosure clothdisposed on an outer side of the first side support plate; the first enclosure clothis arranged with a first splice portion, and the first side support plateis arranged with a second splice portionmated to the first splice portion. In some embodiments, the first splice portionand the second splice portionare male and female Velcro. In other embodiments, the first splice portionand the second splice portionmay be male and female snap fasteners or male and female zipper tapes, as long as they are able to realize the joining and fixing functions.
Each second side enclosureis arranged with a second side support plateand a second enclosure clothwrapped around the second side support plate; the second enclosure clothis connected to the first enclosure clothand is arranged with a pulling ringat a connection area with the first enclosure cloth. In some embodiments, a pulling strapis arranged on a side of the second enclosure clothfacing an interior of the box bodyto facilitate the movement of the box bodyafter storing items.
The bottom support sectionis arranged with a bottom support plateand a bottom clothwrapped around the bottom support plate, and a lower edge of the first enclosure clothand a lower edge of the second enclosure clothare both connected to the bottom cloth. In some embodiments, the lower edge of the first enclosure clothand the lower edge of the second enclosure clothare connected to the bottom clothby lathe stitching, so as to realize the fixing of the side enclosure portionand the bottom support portion.
As shown in, when it is necessary to fold the box bodyin an opened state, the first splice portionand the second splice portionare separated, such that the first side support plateis rotated toward the bottom support portionand affixed to the bottom support portion, and then the second side enclosureis rotated toward the bottom support portionand affixed to the first side support plate, thereby completing in folding the box body. When it is necessary to open the box bodyas shown in, the pull ringis pulled, such that the first side support plateand the second side enclosure portionrotate away from the bottom support portion, and then the first splice portionand the second splice portionare engaged to complete the opening of the box body, as shown infor storing items.
In summary, the foldable storage box proposed in the present disclosure includes a box body, where the box bodyis arranged with a bottom support portionand multiple side enclosure portions; a bottom of each of the multiple side enclosure portionsis fixed to a corresponding side edge of the bottom support portion; the multiple side enclosure portionsare rotatable with respect to the bottom support portion, to move close to the bottom support portionfor folding the box bodyor to move away from the bottom support portionfor opening the box body. In this way, by fixing the bottom support portionof the box bodywith the side enclosure portions, no shaking occurs, and it is convenient for packaging and transportation.
Referring toof the drawings, a foldable storage box according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. The foldable storage box comprises a box bodywhich comprises a bottom support portion, a plurality of first side enclosure portions, and a plurality of second side enclosure portions, the first side enclosure portions, and the second side enclosure portionsare foldably connected to the bottom support portionto move between a folded state in which the first side enclosure portionsand the second side enclosure portionsare folded to be stacked on the bottom support portionand an unfolded state in which the first side enclosure portionsand the second side enclosure portionsare unfolded to define a storage cavitywith an access openingfor placing and storing items in the storage cavity.
In the unfolded state, the box bodyprovides an organized storage cavityfor storing items such as clothing, toys, tools, or office supplies. In the folded state, the box bodyserves as a compact unit for transport or storage when not in use. Particularly, the first side enclosure portionsand the second side enclosure portionsare collapsed and overlapped on the bottom support portionto reduce the overall height and volume of the foldable storage box, so that this compact design is ideal for transportation as the collapsed box takes up minimal space in shipping or travel scenarios as well is ideal for storage in confined spaces, such as closets, car trunks, or under furniture.
In this embodiment, the box bodycomprises two first side enclosure portionsand two second side enclosure portions, the two first side enclosure portionsare opposite to each other, the two second side enclosure portionsare opposite to each other. Each of the two first side enclosure portionsis arranged between the two second side enclosure portions, and each of the two second side enclosure portionsis arranged between the two first side enclosure portions. Accordingly, the four side enclosure portionsandform an enclosing wall portion connected to the bottom support portionto define the storage cavity.
According to this embodiment, a length of each first side enclosure portioncan be larger than a length of each of the two second side enclosure portions, so that the enclosing wall portion is formed in a rectangular shape. Alternatively, the length of each first side enclosure portioncan be larger than the length of each of the two second side enclosure portions, so that the enclosing wall portion is formed in a square shape.
Each of the first side enclosure portionscomprises a first side support plateand a first enclosure cloth, both of the first side support plateand the first enclosure clothare connected to the bottom support portion. More specifically, the first side support plateis pivotally connected to the bottom support portion, so as to allow the first side support plateto be moved between the folded state and the unfolded state.
The first side support platecomprises a first rigid paneland an enclosing clothwhich is connected to the bottom support portion, the first rigid panelis disposed in the enclosing clothto enable the first side plateto be rigid and keep an upright posture in the unfolded state. Accordingly, the first rigid panelensures the structural stability of the first side support plate, the enclosing clothprovides a smooth and customizable exterior, enhancing visual appeal while offering functional adaptability.
In this embodiment, the first enclosure clothis provided adjacent to the first side plateand a bottom of the first enclosure clothis connected to the bottom support portion, but is not fixed with the first side plate. The first enclosure clothcan be detachably connected to the first side platewhen the box bodyis in the unfolded state.
The inclusion of the first rigid panelin the first side support plateensures the side walls are structurally sound and remain upright when unfolded. The separation of the first enclosure clothfrom the first side support plateenhances flexibility, allowing the cloth to adjust or fold independently when needed.
Particularly, the first enclosure clothcan be detached from the first side support plate, offering multiple operational benefits. The first enclosure clothis able to be cleaned since they are not covered by the first side platewhen they are detached from each other. The rigid side support platecan collapse onto the bottom support portionwithout interference from the first enclosure cloth.
Accordingly, in the unfolded state, the detachable connection between the first side support plateand the first enclosure clothprovides operational flexibility: the first enclosure clothcan be connected to the first side support platefor added support and a defined storage cavity. Alternatively, the first enclosure clothcan remain unattached for specific applications where rigid enclosure of the first side enclosure portionsare unnecessary.
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October 9, 2025
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