Storage basket and a method for using the storage basket

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of storage, specifically to a storage basket and a method for using the storage basket. The storage basket comprises: receiving cylinder, with bearing component positioned at the opening of receiving cylinder; and receiving bag, with supporting opening component positioned at the opening of receiving bag. The method of using the storage basket includes the following steps: (a) placing items to be stored into receiving bag through the opening positions of receiving bag; (b) lifting one or more receiving bag from receiving cylinder and pouring out or into designated positions the items stored inside receiving bag; (c) placing the aforementioned receiving bag back into receiving cylinder, with the supporting opening component of receiving bag directly resting on the bearing component, thus forming a stable storage space for receiving bag within receiving cylinder, making it easier to transport loaded receiving bag.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A storage basket, comprising:
 a receiving cylinder, with a bearing component positioned at the opening of the receiving cylinder; and   a receiving bag, with a supporting opening component positioned at the opening of the receiving bag, and one or more of the receiving bags can be arranged inside the receiving cylinder;   wherein the supporting opening component can be installed on the bearing component to form a stable storage space for the receiving bag inside the receiving cylinder.   
     
     
         2 . The storage basket according to  claim 1 , wherein the supporting opening component has at least three supporting points, forming a stable contact surface, allowing the supporting opening component to stably rest against the bearing component. 
     
     
         3 . The storage basket according to  claim 1 , wherein the inner edge or outer edge of the bearing component is concave downward, forming a step with a downwardly concave inner edge or outer edge; the supporting opening component stably rests on the step of the bearing component. 
     
     
         4 . The storage basket according to  claim 1 , wherein the bearing component is provided with grooves or slots, and the supporting opening component is provided with connectors, wherein the connectors can directly abut in the grooves or be directly inserted into the slots. 
     
     
         5 . The storage basket according to  claim 1 , wherein supporting elements are provided on the inner side of the bearing component, and the supporting opening component is stably placed on the supporting elements. 
     
     
         6 . The storage basket according to  claim 1 , wherein the upper surface of the bearing component is provided with inwardly or outwardly inclined slopes, and the supporting opening component is stably placed on the inwardly or outwardly inclined slopes. 
     
     
         7 . The storage basket according to  claim 1 , wherein the bearing component is provided with snap-fit structures, and the supporting opening component is also provided with snap-fit structures, allowing the supporting opening component to snap-fit onto the bearing component. 
     
     
         8 . The storage basket according to  claim 7 , wherein the bearing component is provided with at least one first limiting portion, and the supporting opening component is provided with at least one second limiting portion, wherein the first limiting portion cooperates with the second limiting portion to securely install the receiving bag onto the bearing component. 
     
     
         9 . The storage basket according to  claim 1 , wherein the supporting opening component is provided with one or more bent portions, which can directly abut on the bearing component. 
     
     
         10 . The storage basket according to  claim 1 , wherein the supporting opening component and the bearing component are connected by a first connector, establishing a stable positional relationship between the receiving bag and the receiving cylinder. 
     
     
         11 . The storage basket according to  claim 10 , wherein the first connector is a hook; the supporting opening component is provided with at least one hook for directly hanging on the bearing component. 
     
     
         12 . The storage basket according to  claim 1 , wherein the supporting opening component has a supporting frame with supporting strength, the supporting frame being made of metal, wood, bamboo, hard plastic, or a combination thereof;
 wherein the supporting frame is connected to the receiving bag.   
     
     
         13 . The storage basket according to  claim 12 , wherein the supporting frame is wrapped and connected to the opening of the receiving bag. 
     
     
         14 . The storage basket according to  claim 12 , wherein the bottom surface of the supporting frame is connected to the receiving bag;
 or the inner side surface of the supporting frame is connected to the receiving bag;   or the outer side surface of the supporting frame is connected to the receiving bag;   or the upper surface of the supporting frame is connected to the receiving bag;   or the bottom surface and inner side surface of the supporting frame are respectively connected to the receiving bag;   or the bottom surface and outer side surface of the supporting frame are respectively connected to the receiving bag;   or the upper surface and inner side surface of the supporting frame are respectively connected to the receiving bag;   or the upper surface and outer side surface of the supporting frame are respectively connected to the receiving bag;   or the upper surface, inner side surface, and bottom surface of the supporting frame are respectively connected to the receiving bag;   or the upper surface, outer side surface, and bottom surface of the supporting frame are respectively connected to the receiving bag;   wherein the connection between the supporting frame and the receiving bag adopts a combination of adhesive bonding, Velcro bonding, or slot engagement.   
     
     
         15 . The storage basket according to  claim 1 , wherein the bearing component has at least one bearing opening, with each bearing opening used to place at least one receiving bag;
 wherein the bag body of the receiving bag is made of soft PE, non-woven fabric, cotton fabric, nylon, Oxford cloth, polyester fiber, or a combination thereof.   
     
     
         16 . A method of using a storage basket, comprising:
 (a) providing a storage basket, comprising:   a receiving cylinder, with a bearing component positioned at the opening of the receiving cylinder; and   a receiving bag, with a supporting opening component positioned at the opening of the receiving bag, and one or more of the receiving bags can be arranged inside the receiving cylinder;   wherein the supporting opening component can be installed on the bearing component to form a stable storage space for the receiving bag inside the receiving cylinder;   (b) placing items to be stored into the receiving bag through the opening of the receiving bag;   (c) lifting one or more receiving bags directly from the receiving cylinder and pouring out or pouring in items stored in the receiving bag to a designated location;   (d) putting the above receiving bag back into the receiving cylinder, and installing the supporting opening component of the receiving bag on the bearing component, so that the receiving bag forms a stable storage space inside the receiving cylinder.   
     
     
         17 . The method of using a storage basket according to  claim 16 , wherein the storage basket is a laundry basket or a clothes storage basket;
 wherein step (b) specifically comprises: pouring clothes stored in the receiving bag into a washing machine;   or the storage basket is used for toy storage;   or the storage basket is used for storing household small items.   
     
     
         18 . The method of using a storage basket according to  claim 16 , further comprising the following steps before step:
 (a1) installing the bearing component on the receiving cylinder;   (a2) placing the receiving bag inside the receiving cylinder, and installing the supporting opening component on the bearing component.   
     
     
         19 . The method of using a storage basket according to  claim 16 , wherein the supporting opening component has at least three supporting points, forming a stable contact surface, allowing the supporting opening component to stably rest against the bearing component. 
     
     
         20 . The method of using a storage basket according to  claim 16 , wherein the supporting opening component and the bearing component are connected by a first connector, establishing a stable positional relationship between the receiving bag and the receiving cylinder.