Tape cartridge and storage rack

Abstract

The invention provides a tape cartridge and the like which can stand easily even if a storage rack is not provided with a partition wall. A tape cassette (200) is provided to a shelf plate section (400) of a storage shelf (100). A tape cartridge (200) is provided with: a roll body (231) formed by winding a carrier tape (230) in which a component is housed; and a box main body (210) for storing the roll body (231). In the box main body (210), a clamped part (215) clamped with a clamping part (412) of the frame plate part (400) is arranged at a first part (212) supported by the frame plate part (400).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a tape cassette and a storage rack. Background Art

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a tape cassette in which a carrier tape containing components is stored in a state of being wound into a roll.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-119611 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0007] While studies have been conducted to provide partition walls to prevent the tape cassettes from collapsing when the tape cassettes are stored in an upright state, the partition walls become an obstacle when storing multiple types of tape cassettes having different thicknesses, limiting the number of tape cassettes that can be stored.

[0008] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a tape cassette or the like that can easily stand on its own even without a partition wall in a storage rack.

[0009] Solutions to Problems

[0010] (1) A tape box according to one embodiment of the present invention is arranged on a shelf portion of a storage rack, wherein the tape box comprises: a roll body formed by winding a carrier tape containing components; and a box body that stores the roll body, wherein an engaged portion that engages with an engaging portion of the shelf portion is provided at a first portion supported on the shelf portion in the box body.

[0011] According to this, the engaged portion provided in the first portion of the cassette body engages with the engaging portion provided in the shelf plate portion, so that the engaged portion and the engaging portion engage, and the shelf plate portion can be used to stably support the tape cassette. This makes it easy to support the tape cassette even if the storage rack does not have a partition wall.

[0012] (2) In the tape cassette described in (1) above, the engaged portion may be arranged at one end portion on the front side of the shelf plate portion in the first portion when the cassette body is provided on the shelf plate portion.

[0013] According to this, since the engaged portion is provided at one end portion on the near side of the first portion, the operator can engage the engaged portion with the engaging portion on the near side.

[0014] (3) In the tape cassette described in (2) above, when the cassette body is provided on the shelf plate, a notch portion that engages with a beam portion of the storage rack may be formed at a second portion of the cassette body corresponding to a rear side of the shelf plate.

[0015] According to this, the notch portion formed in the second portion of the cassette body engages with the beam portion of the storage rack, and thus the self-standing stability of the tape cassette can be further improved by this engagement.

[0016] (4) In another aspect of the present invention, a storage rack stores any one of the tape cassettes described in (1) to (3), wherein the storage rack includes a shelf plate on which the tape cassette is placed, and the shelf plate includes an engaging portion with which the engaged portion of the tape cassette engages.

[0017] According to this, the engaged portion of the cassette body engages with the engaging portion of the shelf plate, and thus the engaged portion and the engaging portion engage, so that the shelf plate can be used to stably stand the tape cassette. Thus, the tape cassette can be easily made to stand on its own even if the storage rack does not have a partition wall.

[0018] (5) In the storage rack described in (4) above, the shelf plate portion may be arranged to be inclined such that the front side is positioned upward relative to the back side.

[0019] According to this, the shelf portion is arranged with the front side tilted upward relative to the back side, so the tape cassette can be easily set on the shelf portion by utilizing the tilt. Therefore, the workability when setting the tape cassette on the shelf portion can be improved.

[0020] (6) In the storage rack described in (4) above, it is also possible that a plurality of the shelf plates are arranged in the vertical direction, and the plurality of shelf plates include a first shelf plate portion inclined at an angle higher than the depth side on the front side and a second shelf plate portion along a horizontal plane, and the tape box provided on the first shelf plate portion is larger than the tape box provided on the second shelf plate portion.

[0021] According to this, since the large tape cassette is set on the first shelf plate portion that is inclined with the front side being upward relative to the rear side, the workability when setting the large tape cassette on the first shelf plate portion can be improved.

[0022] (7) In the storage rack described in (6) above, a plurality of the second shelf plates may be arranged in a horizontal direction.

[0023] According to this, since the small tape cassette is placed on the second shelf portion, a plurality of second shelf portions can be arranged in a horizontal direction, thereby increasing the number of small tape cassettes that can be stored.

[0024] (8) In any one of the storage racks of (4) to (7) above, the shelf plate may include a guide portion for guiding the tape cassette in an insertion direction.

[0025] According to this, the guide portion guides the tape cassette in the insertion direction, so the tape cassette can be smoothly set on the shelf portion. This improves the workability when setting the tape cassette on the shelf portion.

[0026] (9) In any one of the storage racks described in (4) to (8), a plurality of the engagement portions may be formed in a comb-teeth shape on the shelf plate.

[0027] According to this, since the plurality of engagement portions are formed in the comb-teeth shape on the frame plate portion, the plurality of tape cassettes can be easily set in the respective engagement portions with a simple structure.

[0028] Effects of the Invention

[0029] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a tape cassette or the like that can easily stand on its own even without a partition wall in a storage rack. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 It is a perspective view showing a schematic structure of a storage rack according to the embodiment.

[0031] Figure 2 This is a side view showing a schematic structure of a storage rack according to the embodiment.

[0032] Figure 3 It is a perspective view showing the first tape cassette according to the embodiment.

[0033] Figure 4 It is a top view showing the first tape box of the embodiment.

[0034] Figure 5 This is a side view showing the first frame plate portion according to the embodiment.

[0035] Figure 6 This is a perspective view showing the first frame plate portion according to the embodiment.

[0036] Figure 7 It is an explanatory diagram showing the operation when the first tape cassette according to the embodiment is inserted.

[0037] Figure 8 This is a side view showing the second shelf portion of the embodiment.

[0038] Description of Reference Numerals

[0039] 100 Storage Racks

[0040] 200 with box

[0041] 200a First tape box

[0042] 200b Second tape box

[0043] 210 box body

[0044] 211 hood

[0045] 212 First Part

[0046] 213 Second Part

[0047] 214 Fall-off prevention unit

[0048] 215 Engaged part

[0049] 216 convex part

[0050] 217 Notch

[0051] 218 handle

[0052] 220 with retaining part

[0053] 230 Carrier Tape

[0054] 231 volumes

[0055] 300 frame

[0056] 400 Shelf

[0057] 410 First Board

[0058] 411 Setting Surface

[0059] 412 snap-fit ​​part

[0060] 413 Guidance Department

[0061] 414 protrusion

[0062] 420 Second rack

[0063] 500 Liang Department

[0064] 501 front end

[0065] H1 save space. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0066] Below, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a tape cassette and storage rack according to an embodiment of the present invention and its variations are described. It should be noted that the embodiment and its variations described below are general or specific examples. The numerical values, shapes, materials, components, configuration positions of the components, and connection forms shown in the following embodiment and its variations are examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. Furthermore, the figures are schematic diagrams, and dimensions and other aspects are not necessarily strictly illustrated. Furthermore, in the figures, the same or identical components are denoted by the same reference numerals. In the following description, the X-axis direction represents the width of the storage rack 100, the Y-axis direction represents the depth of the storage rack 100, and the Z-axis direction represents the height (vertical direction) of the storage rack 100. The Y-axis direction also represents the insertion direction of the tape cassette 200.

[0067] Furthermore, expressions such as "parallel" and "orthogonal" that indicate relative directions or orientations also include situations where the directions or orientations are not strictly parallel. For example, "two directions are parallel" not only means that the two directions are completely parallel, but also means that they are substantially parallel, which includes, for example, a difference of a few percent. Furthermore, simply referring to the "X-axis direction" means both directions or any one direction parallel to the X-axis. The same applies to terms related to the Y-axis and Z-axis.

[0068] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing a schematic structure of a storage rack 100 according to the embodiment. Figure 2 This is a side view showing the schematic structure of the storage rack 100 according to the embodiment. Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, the storage rack 100 is a rack for storing multiple tape cassettes 200. Specifically, the storage rack 100 includes a frame 300, multiple shelf panels 400, and multiple beams 500. In this embodiment, the storage rack 100 is illustrated as having shelf panels 400 arranged in three stages along the Z-axis direction. However, the storage rack 100 may have a number of stages other than three. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a first tape cassette 200a, as an example of a tape cassette 200, is arranged on the middle and lower stages of the storage rack 100, and a second tape cassette 200b, as an example of a tape cassette 200, is arranged on the upper stage of the storage rack 100. The first tape cassette 200a is larger than the second tape cassette 200b.

[0069] [With box]

[0070] Here, the first tape cassette 200a is illustrated as the tape cassette 200 for explanation. The second tape cassette 200b is essentially constructed identically to the first tape cassette 200a, and therefore details regarding the second tape cassette 200b are omitted. It should be noted that the second tape cassette 200b differs from the first tape cassette 200a in that the box body 210 storing the tape roll is smaller in size. In other words, the first tape cassette 200a and the second tape cassette 200b store tape rolls of different sizes. In the following description, parts of the second tape cassette 200b corresponding to parts of the first tape cassette 200a may be labeled with the same reference numerals, and their description may be omitted.

[0071] Figure 3 It is a perspective view showing the first tape cassette 200a according to the embodiment. Figure 4 In the description of the first tape cassette 200a, the X-axis direction is the thickness direction of the first tape cassette 200a, the Y1-axis direction is the height direction of the first tape cassette 200a, and the Z1-axis direction is the width direction of the first tape cassette 200a.

[0072] like Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the first tape cassette 200a has a flat outer shape with the thickness direction being the X-axis. The first tape cassette 200a includes a cassette body 210 and a tape holding portion 220. The cassette body 210 is the main portion of the first tape cassette 200a and holds a roll 231 formed by winding a carrier tape 230 containing components.

[0073] Specifically, the box body 210 includes a pair of covers 211 arranged along the X-axis. The space between the covers 211 forms the storage space H1 for storing the roll 231. By placing a divider (not shown) between the covers 211, the X-axis spacing between the covers 211, and therefore the X-axis spacing of the storage space H1, can be adjusted. This allows multiple types of rolls 231 with varying X-axis lengths (thicknesses) to be stored in the storage space H1. The X-axis length of the storage space H1 can be adjusted within a range of, for example, 4 mm to 200 mm by placing dividers of varying lengths.

[0074] In the box body 210, the end in the negative direction of the Z1 axis is set as the first part 212, and the end in the positive direction of the Y1 axis is set as the second part 213. The first part 212 and the second part 213 are not open, and the movement of the roll 231 stored in the storage space H1 is restricted. On the other hand, the ends in the positive direction of the Z1 axis and the negative direction of the Y axis of a pair of covers 211 are open, and the roll 231 moves forward and backward relative to the storage space H1 from the open parts. A foldable fall-off prevention part 214 is provided in the corners in the positive direction of the Y axis and the positive direction of the Z1 axis of the pair of covers 211. The fall-off prevention part 214 is a part that prevents the roll 231 from falling off from the storage space H1. Specifically, when the fall-off prevention part 214 is folded, the roll 231 is allowed to exit from the storage space H1. On the other hand, when the fall-off prevention part 214 is unfolded (refer to Figure 3 ), which can restrict the movement of the roll 231 from the storage space H1, thereby preventing the roll 231 from falling off.

[0075] The first portion 212 is a portion supported by the shelf portion 400 when the first tape cassette 200a is stored in the shelf portion 400 (see Figure 2 In this state, the Y1-axis negative direction of the first portion 212 is on the front side of the shelf plate 400, and the Y1-axis positive direction of the first portion 212 is on the back side of the shelf plate 400. Furthermore, the second portion 213 is located on the back side of the shelf plate 400.

[0076] like Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, an engaged portion 215 is provided at one end of the first portion 212 in the negative Y1-axis direction, which engages with the frame plate portion 400. Specifically, the engaged portion 215 protrudes outward (in the negative Z1-axis direction) from the portion adjacent to the engaged portion 215 in the negative Y1-axis direction. The engaged portion 215 is a convex portion extending elongated in the Y1-axis direction.

[0077] A ridge 216 is provided at the other end of the first portion 212 in the negative Y-axis direction. Specifically, the ridge 216 protrudes outward (in the negative Z1-axis direction) relative to the portion adjacent to the ridge 216 in the positive Y1-axis direction. The ridge 216 is a convex portion extending in the Y1-axis direction.

[0078] The engaged portion 215 and the protruding strip 216 are attached to the cover 211 in the negative direction of the X axis, of the pair of covers 211. That is, even if the spacing between the pair of covers 211 in the X axis direction is adjusted, the positional relationship between the cover 211 in the negative direction of the X axis, the engaged portion 215, and the protruding strip 216 remains constant.

[0079] The second portion 213 has notch portions 217 formed at both ends in the Z1-axis direction. Each notch portion 217 is a notch open in the positive direction of the Y1-axis.

[0080] Open handles 218 are formed at the ends of the pair of covers 211 in the Y1-axis negative direction. An operator can easily transfer the first tape cassette 200a by gripping the handles 218.

[0081] The tape holding portion 220 is disposed at an end portion of the first tape cassette 200a in the negative direction of the Y1 axis. The tape holding portion 220 is a portion that holds the carrier tape 230 pulled out from the roll 231 in the storage space H1.

[0082] Storage rack

[0083] Next, the details of the storage rack 100 will be described. Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, the frame 300 of the storage rack 100 is a rectangular parallelepiped framework that supports multiple shelf panels 400 and multiple beams 500. The shelf panels 400 are fixed to the lower, middle, and upper ends of the frame 300. While the frame 300 in this embodiment illustrates an example where each shelf panel 400 is open in the positive, negative, positive, and negative directions of the Y axis, it is sufficient to open at least the front side (negative Y axis) of each shelf panel 400. This allows for easy insertion and removal of the tape cassette 200 from the front side of each shelf panel 400.

[0084] The plurality of shelf plates 400 include a first shelf plate 410 and a second shelf plate 420. The first shelf plate 410 constitutes the middle and lower steps of the storage rack 100, and the second shelf plate 420 constitutes the upper step.

[0085] [First shelf]

[0086] Figure 5 1 is a side view showing the first shelf plate portion 410 according to the embodiment. Figure 6 : is a perspective view showing the first frame plate portion 410 of the embodiment. Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 3 shows the first frame plate portion 410 constituting the lower step, but the same also applies to the first frame plate portion 410 constituting the middle step.

[0087] like Figure 5 as well as Figure 6As shown, the first frame portion 410 includes a setting surface 411 and a plurality of engaging portions 412. The setting surface 411 is a surface that supports the first tape cassette 200a and is formed by the main surface (upper surface) of the first frame portion 410. The setting surface 411 is inclined relative to the horizontal plane (XY plane). Specifically, the setting surface 411 is inclined with the front side (negative direction of the Y axis) being upwards relative to the depth side (positive direction of the Y axis). The angle formed by the setting surface 411 and the horizontal plane (XY plane) is preferably within a range of not less than 3 degrees and not more than 12 degrees. When the angle is less than 3 degrees, the engagement between the engaging portion 412 and the engaged portion 215 becomes unstable. On the other hand, when the angle exceeds 12 degrees, the first tape cassette 200a is pulled into the depth side, and operability is reduced. It should be noted that the angle is more preferably within a range of not less than 5 degrees and not more than 10 degrees.

[0088] Each engaging portion 412 is a portion for engaging the engaging portion 215 of the first tape box 200a. Each engaging portion 412 is arranged in the negative direction of the Y axis relative to the setting surface 411. A plurality of engaging portions 412 are arranged along the X axis. Specifically, each engaging portion 412 is a recess formed by arranging a plurality of sheet materials extending along the Y axis at predetermined intervals in the X axis direction. More specifically, one engaging portion 412 is a recess formed by a pair of sheet materials adjacent to each other in the X axis direction. In this way, a plurality of engaging portions 412 are formed into a comb-teeth shape.

[0089] like Figure 5 As shown, the first tape cassette 200a is supported by the setting surface 411 in a self-standing state. Figure 5 The partially enlarged view of FIG shows the state in which the engaged portion 215 of the first tape cassette 200a is engaged with the engaging portion 412. As shown in this figure, the engaged portion 215 of the first tape cassette 200a is engaged with each engaging portion 412, thereby stabilizing the posture of the first tape cassette 200a. As a result, the first tape cassette 200a can easily stand on its own.

[0090] like Figure 6 As shown, a guide portion 413 for guiding the first tape box 200a along the Y-axis direction (insertion direction) is provided on the setting surface 411. The guide portion 413 has a plurality of cylindrical protrusions 414. Each protrusion 414 protrudes from the setting surface 411 and is arranged in a matrix. Specifically, with respect to one engaging portion 412, three protrusions 414 are arranged in a row along the Y-axis direction. That is, with respect to each engaging portion 412, a plurality of protrusions 414 are arranged in a row. With respect to the plurality of protrusions 414 arranged in a row, the first tape box 200a is pressed in the positive direction of the Y-axis while in contact, so that the first tape box 200a is guided along the insertion direction. It should be noted that the guide portion 413 may be in any form as long as it can guide the first tape box 200a along the insertion direction. For example, it may be a guide portion in the form of a guide rail extending along the insertion direction.

[0091] like Figure 5 As shown, the beam portion 500 is a long strip along the X-axis direction, and a pair of beam portions 500 are arranged on the deep side of the first frame plate portion 410. The pair of beam portions 500 are arranged at intervals along the Z-axis direction. The beam portion 500 is made of sheet material, and the end in the positive direction of the Y-axis is fixed to the frame 300, and the front end portion 501 in the negative direction of the Y-axis is bent. The front end portion 501 of the beam portion 500 engages with the notch portion 217 of the first tape box 200a. That is, by engaging the beam portion 500, the self-supporting posture of the first tape box 200a is stabilized, making it difficult to collapse. It should be noted that the beam portion 500 can also be a flat bar.

[0092] Figure 7 It is an explanatory diagram showing the operation when the first tape cassette 200a according to the embodiment is inserted.

[0093] like Figure 7 As shown, the operator holds the handle 218 and inserts the first tape box 200a into the setting surface 411 of the first frame plate portion 410. At this time, the operator presses the first tape box 200a in the positive direction of the Y axis after making the side surface of the protrusion 216 contact the protrusion 414 of the guide portion 413. At this time, the first tape box 200a moves smoothly toward the depth side due to the inclination of the setting surface 411. As the first tape box 200a moves with the posture change in such a way that the entire protrusion 216 approaches the setting surface 411, it moves in the positive direction of the Y axis. Finally, the beam portion 500 is configured and engaged in each notch portion 217 of the first tape box 200a. In conjunction with this, the engaged portion 215 of the first tape box 200a is engaged with the engaging portion 412 of the first frame plate portion 410.

[0094] [Second shelf]

[0095] The first shelf plate portion 410 constitutes the middle and lower steps of the storage rack 100 , and the second shelf plate portion 420 constitutes the upper step. Figure 8 1 is a side view showing the second shelf plate portion 420 according to the embodiment.

[0096] like Figure 8 As shown, multiple second frame sections 420 are arranged horizontally. Specifically, a pair of second frame sections 420 are arranged along the Y-axis. While each second frame section 420 differs in size and orientation from the first frame section 410, its basic structure is the same as that of the first frame section 410. Therefore, components of the second frame section 420 that are equivalent to those of the first frame section 410 are sometimes designated with the same reference numerals, and their description is omitted.

[0097] Each second frame plate portion 420 is disposed with its installation surface 411 parallel to the horizontal plane (XY plane). Note that the installation surface 411 of each second frame plate portion 420 may be inclined relative to the horizontal plane (XY plane).

[0098] Here, in the second frame plate portion 420 in the negative Y-axis direction, the negative Y-axis direction is the front side, and the positive Y-axis direction is the back side. Therefore, the engaging portions 412 of the second frame plate portion 420 in the negative Y-axis direction are positioned in the negative Y-axis direction relative to the mounting surface 411, and engage with the engaged portions 215 of the second tape cassette 200b mounted on the mounting surface 411. This engagement facilitates the second tape cassette 200b to stand independently.

[0099] On the other hand, in the second frame plate portion 420 in the positive Y-axis direction, the positive Y-axis direction is the front side, and the negative Y-axis direction is the back side. Therefore, the engaging portions 412 of the second frame plate portion 420 in the positive Y-axis direction are arranged in the positive Y-axis direction relative to the installation surface 411, and engage with the engaged portions 215 of the second tape cassette 200b installed on the installation surface 411. This engagement facilitates the second tape cassette 200b to stand independently.

[0100] Two pairs of beams 500 are arranged above the boundaries of each second frame plate portion 420, facing away from each other. One pair of beams 500 engages with the notch 217 of the second tape cassette 200b provided on the second frame plate portion 420 in the negative direction of the Y axis. The other pair of beams 500 engages with the notch 217 of the second tape cassette 200b provided on the second frame plate portion 420 in the positive direction of the Y axis. This engagement of the beams 500 stabilizes the self-supporting posture of the second tape cassette 200b, making it less likely to collapse.

[0101] [Effect]

[0102] As described above, the engaged portion 215 of the first portion 212 of the cassette body 210 engages with the engaging portion 412 of the shelf plate 400. Thus, the engaged portion 215 and the engaging portion 412 engage, allowing the shelf plate 400 to stably support the tape cassette 200. Thus, even if the storage rack 100 lacks a partition wall, the tape cassette 200 can be easily supported.

[0103] Since the engaged portion 215 is provided at one end portion on the near side of the first portion 212, the operator can engage the engaged portion 215 with the engaging portion 412 on the near side. Therefore, the workability of the engaging operation can be improved.

[0104] The notch 217 formed in the second portion 213 of the cassette body 210 engages with the beam 500 of the storage rack 100 . This engagement further enhances the self-standing stability of the tape cassette 200 .

[0105] The shelf plate 400 is arranged with the front side tilted upward relative to the back side, so that the tape cassette 200 can be easily set on the shelf plate 400 by utilizing the tilt. Therefore, the workability when setting the tape cassette 200 on the shelf plate 400 can be improved.

[0106] Furthermore, the shelf plate 400 is tilted so that the front side is more upward than the rear side. Therefore, when the notch 217 of the tape cassette 200 engages with the beam 500 of the storage rack 10, the weight of the tape cassette 200 acts on the beam 500, generating friction. This improves the engagement between the notch 217 and the beam 500.

[0107] Since the large first tape cassette 200 a is set on the first shelf plate 410 with the front side tilted upward relative to the back side, workability when setting the large first tape cassette 200 a on the first shelf plate 410 can be improved.

[0108] Since the small second tape cassette 200b is provided on the second shelf plate portion 420, a plurality of second shelf plate portions 420 can be arranged in a horizontal direction, thereby increasing the number of small second tape cassettes 200b that can be stored.

[0109] Since the guide portion 413 guides the tape cassette 200 in the insertion direction, the tape cassette 200 can be smoothly set on the shelf portion 400. This improves the workability when setting the tape cassette 200 on the shelf portion 400.

[0110] The plurality of engagement portions 412 are formed in a comb-teeth shape on the frame plate portion 400 , and thus the plurality of tape cassettes 200 can be easily mounted on the respective engagement portions 412 with a simple structure.

[0111] (other)

[0112] While the tape cassette and storage rack according to the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects, and the scope of the present invention encompasses all modifications within the meaning and scope of the equivalents of the patent claims.

[0113] For example, in the above embodiment, the engaged portion 215 of the tape cassette 200 is a convex portion, and the engaging portion 412 of the frame plate portion 400 is a concave portion. However, the engaged portion may be a concave portion, and the engaging portion may be a convex portion. Furthermore, the shapes of the engaged portion and the engaging portion are not limited to a concave-convex structure as long as they engage with each other.

[0114] In the above embodiment, the shelf 400 is shown as a fixed type. However, the shelf may also include an angle adjustment mechanism that allows adjustment of the angle of the mounting surface relative to the horizontal plane (XY plane). This angle adjustment mechanism allows adjustment to suit the shape and weight of the tape cassette, as well as the operator's preference, further improving operability.

[0115] Furthermore, configurations constructed by arbitrarily combining the components included in the above-described embodiment and its modifications are also included in the scope of the present invention.

[0116] Industrial Applicability

[0117] The present invention can be applied to a tape cassette and a storage rack for storing the tape cassette.

Claims

1. A tape cassette, mounted on a shelf of a storage rack, wherein: The tape box has: a roll body formed by winding the carrier tape containing the components; and a box body storing the roll body, In the box body, an engaged portion that engages with the engaging portion provided on the shelf plate is provided at a first portion supported by the shelf plate.

2. The tape cassette according to claim 1, wherein The engaged portion is arranged at one end portion on the front side of the shelf plate portion in the first portion when the box body is installed on the shelf plate portion.

3. The tape cassette according to claim 2, wherein: When the box body is provided on the shelf plate, a notch portion that engages with a beam portion of the storage rack is formed at a second portion of the box body corresponding to a rear side of the shelf plate.

4. A storage rack for storing the tape cassette according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The storage rack includes a shelf portion on which the tape cassette is placed. The shelf portion includes an engaging portion with which the engaged portion of the tape cassette engages.

5. The storage rack according to claim 4, wherein: The shelf plate portion is arranged to be inclined such that the front side is positioned upward relative to the rear side.

6. The storage rack according to claim 4, wherein: The shelf plate is arranged in a plurality in the vertical direction. The plurality of shelf plates include a first shelf plate portion inclined at an angle upward from a front side relative to a rear side, and a second shelf plate portion extending along a horizontal plane. The tape cassette provided on the first frame portion is larger than the tape cassette provided on the second frame portion.

7. The storage rack according to claim 6, wherein: A plurality of the second frame plates are arranged in a horizontal direction.

8. The storage rack according to claim 4, wherein: The shelf portion includes a guide portion that guides the tape cassette in an insertion direction.

9. The storage rack according to claim 4, wherein: The frame plate portion has a plurality of engaging portions formed in a comb-teeth shape.

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